Edwin Flack (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your chance to step back to a time when the world was just beginning to come together in the spirit of competition…

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story follows the remarkable journey of Edwin Flack the first Australian to compete at the modern Olympic Games, and the first to bring home victory on the world stage.

Travelling halfway across the globe to Athens in 1896, Flack entered as an unknown but what unfolded was a story of endurance, determination, and a young nation finding its place among the rest of the world.

His victories were hard-won, his challenges immense, and his legacy quietly woven into the fabric of Australia’s sporting identity.

🎧 So tonight, settle in and let this story of courage, ambition, and history in the making carry you gently through the night

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.

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 The Black Box (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your invitation to step into a story that begins in silence and listens to what’s left behind.

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story explores the invention of the black box flight recorder ,a device born from tragedy, designed to capture the final moments before disaster, and to speak when no one else can.

Created by Australian scientist David Warren, the black box would go on to transform aviation safety around the world. But at its heart, this is more than a story of innovation it’s a story about memory, loss, and the human need to understand what happened in those final, fleeting moments.

What can we learn from the echoes of the past and why do we feel such a pull to hear them?

🎧 Settle in tonight and let this story of invention, mystery, and quiet revelation carry you into the stillness of the night

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
written by Cheralyn Darcey.

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Robert Menzies (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your invitation to step quietly into the long shadow of one of Australia’s most defining figures

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story revisits the life and legacy of Robert Menzies , a man whose voice, vision, and unwavering belief in stability helped shape modern Australia. From his early days as a brilliant young barrister to becoming the nation’s longest-serving Prime Minister, this is a story of ambition, conviction, and the weight of leadership in uncertain times.

Through war, political division, and moments of deep national questioning, Menzies stood firm, crafting not just policy, but identity, speaking to what it meant to be Australian in a changing world.

But beyond the public figure lies something quieter, a man of words, of reflection, of careful thought… and a legacy that still lingers in the rhythm of our politics today.

🎧 Settle in, and let the story of power, persistence, and nation-building carry you through the night.

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
written by Cheralyn Darcey

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 Captain Thunderbolt (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, saddle up for a story that rides the line between legend and lawlessness…

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story follows the life of Captain Thunderbolt , bushranger, outlaw, and one of the most elusive figures ever to roam the Australian frontier.

For years, he evaded capture across the ranges and backroads of New South Wales, becoming a master of disguise and a ghost to the authorities who chased him. But behind the daring escapes and highway robberies lies a deeper story of survival, of love, and of a man who lived by his own rules in a land that offered few second chances.

Was he a criminal or a folk hero shaped by the harsh realities of colonial life?

🎧 Settle in tonight and let this tale of rebellion, resilience, and restless freedom carry you into the shadows of Australia’s past.

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.

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Nightline Bedtime Story — The Rum Rebellion (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your chance to step into one of the most extraordinary moments in Australia’s history…

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story takes you back to 1808, to a young colony still finding its footing, where authority was fragile and power could shift in an instant. The Rum Rebellion remains the only time in Australian history that a government has been overthrown by military force and at its centre, a clash between Governor William Bligh and the powerful New South Wales Corps.

What began as a battle over control, trade, and influence would erupt into something far more dramatic, a governor arrested, a system challenged, and a colony forced to confront who was really in charge.

But beyond the history books lies a deeper story, of greed, survival, and the uneasy beginnings of a nation still learning how to govern itself.

🎧 Settle in tonight, and let this story of rebellion, authority, and upheaval carry you back to a time when everything could change in a single day…

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
written by Cheralyn Darcey

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 Evonne Goolagong Cawley (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your chance to drift into a story that feels as graceful as it is powerful…

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story follows the remarkable life of Evonne Goolagong Cawley, a young girl from a small country town who would go on to captivate the world with her effortless talent, gentle spirit, and quiet determination.

From barefoot beginnings in regional New South Wales to the grand lawns of Wimbledon, her journey is not just one of sporting triumph, but of identity, resilience, and breaking through barriers that once seemed immovable. She didn’t just win titles… she changed what Australians believed was possible.

There’s a softness to her story, a calm strength that never needed to shout, and yet it carried all the way across the world.

🎧 So tonight, settle in and let this story of grace, courage, and quiet brilliance carry you gently through the night.

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
written by Cheralyn Darcey.

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 Fort Scratchley (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, settle in and step back in time to the windswept headland above Newcastle, where history doesn’t just sit quiet, it echoes.

In this Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn takes you deep inside the story of Fort Scratchley , a place built in fear of invasion, shaped by colonial ambition, and forever marked by the thunder of war. From its origins as a coastal defence against a distant Russian threat, to the moment it fired on an enemy during World War II, this is a story of watchfulness, resilience, and the shifting identity of a nation finding its place in the world.

But beyond the cannons and stone walls, there are older stories too, of the land itself, of the people who first stood on that headland, and of the myths that still seem to stir beneath the surface.

This is more than a fort. It’s a memory carved into the coastline.

🎧 Lie back, listen in, and let the past unfold.

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
written by Cheralyn Darcey

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 Robert O’Hara Burke (Catch-Up Episode)

If you missed it live, this is your invitation to step into one of the most haunting journeys in Australian history…

Tonight’s Nightline Bedtime Story follows the ill-fated expedition of Robert O’Hara Burke, a man driven to cross the vast, unknown heart of Australia at a time when the land itself was still largely a mystery to European eyes.

What began as a bold and ambitious mission would become a story of endurance pushed to its limit of miscalculation, isolation, and the fragile line between survival and loss.

Through heat, hunger, and distance, Burke and his party pressed on, chasing a vision that would ultimately cost more than anyone imagined.

It’s a story not just of exploration, but of human vulnerability in the face of a land that cannot be rushed, conquered, or misunderstood.

🎧 Settle in tonight and let this powerful, sobering story of ambition and consequence carry you deep into the quiet of the Australian interio

The Nightline Bedtime Australian History Story is shared every weeknight on The Nightline with Cheralyn Darcey just after the 11pm news.
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Podcast Catch-Up: Romance Scams and Getting Help with Kylie Dennis

Romance scams are one of the most devastating forms of fraud, and many people who experience them suffer in silence. In this Nightline catch-up, private investigator and former police detective Kylie Dennis from Two Face Investigations joins Cheralyn to talk about how these scams work, why victims often feel unable to speak up, and the important first steps to getting help.

Kylie shares practical advice, warning signs to watch for, and where support is available if you or someone you care about has been targeted.

Listen back to the full conversation and learn how to protect yourself and others.https://www.twofaceinvestigations.au

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 Meadow Gardening with Maddy Ward

Meadow-style gardens are becoming one of the biggest trends in home gardening, and for good reason. In this Nightline catch-up, horticulturist Maddy Ward from the Botanic Gardens of Sydney joins Cheralyn to talk about how these relaxed, naturalistic plantings can transform a backyard into a vibrant, wildlife-friendly space.

From choosing the right plants to creating that effortless “wild meadow” look, Maddy shares practical tips to help you bring colour, movement and pollinators into your garden. 🌼🐝

Listen back to the full conversation and discover how to start your own meadow garden at home.

https://www.botanicgardens.org.au

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