Australia Talks – 2 Nov 2026: Tom Trumble interview (Historian, Author, Podcaster, Speaker)
A special episode this week as DK and Ardeet interview Tom Trumble.
Tom is an Australian historian, author, podcaster and speaker with a knack for bringing out the humanity and tension in stories of people in extreme situations.
We focus on the story of his grandfather Brian Rofe and his role in a remarkable rescue from Timor during the Second World War.
Doing an interview was something new for us. Let us know what you think at AustraliaTalks@proton.me
Details and links for Tom:
Contact email: podcastinextremis@gmail.com
Tom Trumble
The Greatest Escape of the Pacific –In Extremis - Stories from the Edge of History – Apple Podcasts
Tom Trumble - Penguin Books Australia
Virtual War Memorial | Bryan ROFE MBE
Trapped | Australian War Memorial
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31 Oct 2026
Two Ticks Town Talk – Port Essington, Northern Territory (from 29 Oct 2026 Australia Talks)
This is the Two Ticks Town Talk on Port Essington, Northern Territory from the 29 Oct 2026 full episode of 'Australia Talks' with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Sources:
Port Essington, NT - Aussie Towns
Historical Australian Towns: Victoria Settlement, Port Essington, Northern Territory: Remote Ruins
The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington
Port Essington - Wikipedia
The doomed attempt to claim Australia's north for the British Empire - ABC News
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30 Oct 2026
Australia Talks – 29 Oct 2026: Defence Roundup + Less alcohol changes nightlife
A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.
Contact us at AustraliaTalks@proton.me
DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:34 – Croc watch – mystery ring found in enormous crocodile poo
00:18:14 – Defence roundup – Ghost Shark, Recruitment numbers and PNG recruiting
00:54:34 – Port Essington, Northern Territory
01:12:14 – Nightlife changing due to falling alcohol consumption
01:27:42 – This week in Australian history 23-29 Oct
01:45:00 – XXXX bottle top quiz
Sources:
Gatorland Expert Finds Ring in Crocodile Droppings, Orlando
Nightlife venues embrace 'experience economy' as alcohol consumption falls - ABC News
Flinders University reveals Gen Z is drinking less alcohol - Flinders University
Queensland night-life tsar John Collins recommends liquor law overhaul - ABC News
Ghost Sharks get 'teeth' as secret drone subs unveiled | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader | St George, NSW
'Ghost Shark' sea drone shows off attachments
Ghost Shark and other drones get teeth – CONTACT magazine
Speartooth LUUV - C2 Robotics Pty Ltd
Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV): Ocius™
We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up? | Aukus | The Guardian
Australian Defence Force opening recruitment to PNG university students under $65 million trial - ABC News
After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?
Port Essington, NT - Aussie Towns
Historical Australian Towns: Victoria Settlement, Port Essington, Northern Territory: Remote Ruins
The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington
Port Essington - Wikipedia
The doomed attempt to claim Australia's north for the British Empire - ABC News
Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries
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