# Melbourne History

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From Summer Camp Tenets to Embroidery-Inspired Art with Lachlan Bell

Eestlus (Estonianness) is a state of being, identity, and feeling that has a multiplicity of variations. This time on EstoCast, we’re fortunate to hear about it from an Estonian-Australian point-of-view. Coming from Sydney, Australia, Lachlan Bell is an artist and designer, a researcher in the fiel…

The Magicians: The Kakistocracy – The Reign of a Fool

By Rachel Lawson What happens when Death comes out of the closet… as your former superhero emperor? In this riotous dark fantasy, Blake Alexander—aka Blue Midnight, now crowned Dark Midnight, King of Death—struggles to rule the realm of grim reapers while babysitting a puppet emperor: Aureus the Ro…

Melbourne History - Andrew Lemon with Glenn Manton - Sun 04 Jan, 2026

Andrew Lemon, multi-award winning Australian Historian joins Glenn Manton to talk about Melbourne's history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "world's oldest lesbian"

To the outside world, Monte Punshon was utterly respectable. But her perfect 19th-century diction disguised her wild past as a bad girl who hung out at edgy Melbourne bars and secret drag parties and was monitored in the lead-up to WWII by security services who suspected her Japanese teacher was a …

Dark Matter Part Two: Melbourne Uni Stories

What is a dark matter, to you? Darkness is so dependent on the individuals perception. This week, we are once again bringing you stories inspired by ‘dark matter’ from the Masters of Journalism students at the University of Melbourne.  A warning that one of our tales contains themes of child abus…

Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 20 June 2024

Nick Murray, Dan Houston, Caroline Wilson, Dane Swan, James Willett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Ho and Nerida McPherson

Jess Ho, author of 'Raised By Wolves' chats about their "memoir with bite"; Pavlova Queen Nerida McPherson talks about how she'll be giving away her pav secrets in upcoming pavlova workshops; the team talk about what could be the fastest closure of a restaurant in Melbourne history, and they ask “W…

The Story Of Melbourne's Lanes - Book Interview - 13 Oct, 2024

Richard Broome, Nicole Davis and Helen Stitt chat with Philip and Simon about the new book "The Story of Melbourne's Lanes".  a 250+ page tome of great Melbourne History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Ludlam, Jim White, AFLW Wages, Melbourne History

Kulja and Dylan are joined by urban planning expert Dave Nichols, who delves into the significance of the names of places, the convoluted origin of the name of Melbourne, and the truth behind the English lord that is the city’s namesake. AFLW player Libby Birch discusses the opportunity for the in…

6B - Box Hill - Surrey Park Dive with Ria Soemardjo and John from the Surrey Park Model Boat Club

The final steps of Dan & Ria’s journey towards Box Hill pass through Surrey Park, near Elgar and Canterbury Rds, where an old clay quarry is now filled with water and life. The Surrey Park Model Boat Club meets at Surrey Park Lake every Wednesday and Sunday to sail their incredibly detailed hand …