Untold Territory

Rob's life journey began in Adelaide growing up in an academic and musical family. He studied Agricultural Science and ended up in the Northern Territory in the mid 1960’s working for the NT Government Department of Primary Industries at a research farm at Tortilla Flats, an hour or two South of Darwin.

Whilst growing rice and working with buffaloes, Rob soon became involved in activism, in particular the Free East Timor movement. A cause that has seen him organising rallies and conferences in Darwin, supporting and saving refugees and organising boat loads of food and aid to East Timor. 

Now heading into his eighties, Rob has spent a lifetime of activism and a love of agricultural science. He is not afraid to call a spade a spade and does not suffer fools gladly. 

This is an epic story that only Rob Wesley Smith can tell.

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Deb is suddenly single with a baby girl with serious health issues.

She tries to make it work with co-parenting but living in a very Caucasian town rural Australia with a Chinese daughter proved very tough.

A 5 day holiday in Darwin changed her path again and becomes what Deb believes to be he best thing that could of happened to her and Mai.

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Debra Moore has been a social worker for most of her life and currently works as a Senior Adoption Practitioner, helping over 110 families adopt!

She adopted a baby girl of Chinese heritage with a multitude of serious health issues. Her daughter's life expectancy was not the best, but Deb loved her to her hearts capacity and Mai has recently turned 25!

Deb has travelled the world, volunteered in Tonga, trekked across the desert and slept under the stars - but counts Darwin as the biggest blessing in her life.

Join Megan as she talks to Deb about her colourful life and hopes for the future.

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*It is recommended you listen to Part One first*

'Shaz' continues to take us on her life journey in part two!

She talks about the people that inspire her, the importance of having a life plan and letting go of the small stuff!

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Join us for part one of Shazza's story!

Sharon Hillen tells her life story with a grin across her face the whole time. Despite the many tragedies she has faced, she has lived a life she loves and is proud of it.

'Shaz' was the famous snake lady at Expo '88 and has been to some of the most remote parts of the NT with her work. Currently the CEO of a local regional council, the environment remains a great passion that she will continue to nurture until the end.

Her love for her husband Gary and their extended families knows no bounds. Sharon has tread an adventurous path and is looking forward to the future filled with many more adventures in her well-deserved retirement.

We are waiting for your book Shaz! xx

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We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees.

This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and what they love about Country Shows. Thank you Shannon Coutts for set up and staging for Crow Corner and Ben Coutts from Nutrien Ag Solutions Katherine for the spot in your Pavilion and of course, Shaun Coutts for the muscle - it was fabulous.

The guest line up for the second episode:

Ladies from Victoria

Glen Boss

Simone Cameron

Natasha Fyles

Patrick Di

Jess and Ceny from YLEN

Geoff Newton

Jo Nicol

Ros Beckhouse

Rachelle McLean

Zack

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We took a different road in the story telling at Crow Corner because it was an opportunity too good to miss. We attended the annual Katherine Show, established in 1966, to have quick chats with attendees.

This is an outback Country Show that has been integral in our family since its inception, so we took Crow Corner to the Show and talked to random people passing by about their experiences and what they love about Country Shows. Thank you Shannon Coutts for set up and staging for Crow Corner and Ben Coutts from Nutrien Ag Solutions Katherine for the spot in your Pavilion and of course, Shaun Coutts for the muscle - it was fabulous.

The guest line up for the first episode:

John Jansen

Heather DIngle

Josh Burgoyne

Rachelle Balfour-Quinn

Doug Kelly

Ed

Bernadette Burke

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Toni sat down with Ingrid Stonhill for a cracking yarn recently! Ingrid is the current CEO of Katherine Town Council. Born in the 'Land of the Log White Cloud' she now counts herself as a proud Aussie!

From Mooloolaba to Maningrida, Christchurch to Fiji and everywhere in between, this dynamic lady leads a life of passion and convistion.

While attending University in New Zealand, a tragedy changed her trajectory in life when she realised that she needed to give it her all because life really is such a precious gift. This led to her to spending a number of years in the USA working for a world famous blues musician as his media organiser, before heading off to London and meeting her future husband.

With a young family she continued her education, gaining a number degrees in business management, before they moved to the Gold Coast in Queensland, where Ingrid took on the CEO position Neighbourhood Watch Australasia, which took her all over Australia.

She took a leap of faith and applied for (and was successful) as the CEO of a very remote indigenous community in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

Working in such a remote location with a completely different culture changed her in many ways and finally led her to Katherine, a little Township of 11,000 people in outback Northern Territory. Ingrid proclaims that Katherine has the an unreal number of extraordinary, strong, resilient and powerful women. And we reckon she is one of them!

Ingrid has a warmth and genuineness you will feel in every word she speaks. A wonderful interview that shows how amazing the Untold Territory really is!

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Alice Beilby is the Managing Director of Savannah Solutions, a consultancy and workforce development company, which she proudly founded in 2008. Alice is of Gungarri/Kamilaroi descent and has lived in the NT since 1982.

Growing up in Outback Queensland, along with her seven brothers and sisters, she was driving bulldozers for her hard working Father as soon as her feet could touch the pedals. She attended 15 schools in 9 years.

From putting herself through University, to managing the largest mango packing shed in the Northern Territory, and becoming the very first Chief Fire Control Officer of the NT… and most likely the first Indigenous Woman to be the Fire Control Officer in our country… Alice’s story is the epitome of determination and hard work. 

She is continually learning and jumping head first into the opportunities that arise in our frontier Territory, and Alice’s story is not finished yet!

So sit back with us on the couch at Crow Corner and listen to this remarkable woman’s untold story.

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Mia Carey is an 11 year old that knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up.

While interviewing Mia's mum, Romy Carey, Megan took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Mia about her life so far.

With crickets chirping in the background, she records some great life advice for her future self and tells a cracking yarn!

There is no doubt that Mia has her mums spirit, tenacity and beautiful soul! This short unedited interview will really make you day.

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