To coincide with the launch of Qtopia Sydney, the world’s largest museum and cultural centre dedicated to queer history and the LGBTQIA+ community, historian Garry Wotherspoon joins us for a fascinating exploration of Australia’s queer history from colonial days to the present. Find out more: https://qtopiasydney.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten.Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries.More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten.Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries.More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten.Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries.More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Nazi war machine marched toward the Baltic, diplomat Chiune Sugihara disobeyed orders and risked his life to save 6000 Jews. Australian author Linda Margolin Royal tells the tale - and her own connection to that remarkable Japanese hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While he's largely forgotten now, Daniel Mannix was a titanic name of the first half of the last century. The Catholic bishop of Melbourne wielded power at the pulpit and the ballot box. And he was never shy of expressing an opinion on controversial issues, from conscription to communism, to independence for the land of his birth. Andrew McConville from the State Library joins the show with more.Like this episode? Get features, backgrounders, and more at http://heraldsun.com.au/ibawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we tell three tales of people who made Australia just that little bit more colourful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we bring together the ripping yarns of some of the nation's greatest liars and frauds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we tell stories of the people who, by choice or circumstance, found themselves lurking through Australia's underbelly. If you or anyone you know needs helpLifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Pacific War to the Titanic disaster, here are three tales of Aussies who found themselves in the thick of the action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.