We normally talk about the hidden characters in Australian history. Dame Nellie Melba was far from that. 
But while the opera singer's achievements are recognised in our cuisine and our currency, what's less known is her secret life as a prankster. Ben Oliver from Drinking History Tours tells the story. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw 

We normally talk about the hidden characters in Australian history. Dame Nellie Melba was far from that. 
But while the opera singer's achievements are recognised in our cuisine and our currency, what's less known is her secret life as a prankster. Ben Oliver from Drinking History Tours tells the story. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

In Black and White

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

Nellie Melba: Melbourne's mischief maker

In Black and White podcast: Todd the Timelord

The incredible tale of Todd the Timelord, another forgotten character from our history.

It seemed like science fiction at the time, but in the late 1800s one scientist and his team ventured forth into the deep Outback to connect Australia to the world.

Author Adam Courtenay rejoins the show to tell the extraordinary tale of Charles Todd. 



Learn more about the tale in Courtenay's book, Mr Todd's Marvel, at:

https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay

It seemed like science fiction at the time, but in the late 1800s one scientist and his team ventured forth into the deep Outback to connect Australia to the world.
Author Adam Courtenay rejoins the show to tell the extraordinary tale of Charles Todd. 
 
Learn more about the tale in Courtenay's book, Mr Todd's Marvel, at:
<a href="https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713224458428000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0EILINYkJ3XDP7JuYUVFrR">https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay</a>

Todd the Time Lord

In Black and White podcast: The jailbird dynasty

Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT

The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.



Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.

If you or anyone you know needs help:

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT
The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.
 
Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.
If you or anyone you know needs help:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

The jailbird dynasty: Part 2

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.

Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.
If you or anyone you know needs help:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars.
Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm. If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Nellie Melba: Melbourne's mischief maker

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