Episodes
We're bringing you the first episode of the ABC's newest podcast: Saving the Franklin. This is another epic political saga that played out in the era following Gough Whitlam. It started with a proposal to dam an inland beach paradise in Tasmania's rugged west. After the mysterious disappearance of one of the activists opposing the scheme, the stage was set for a new wave of politics and protest as the state's Hydroelectric Commission turned to its next target: The Franklin River. Listen to...
Published 05/08/23
Queensland in the 1950s: god-fearing, morally upstanding, tough on crime. Beneath the surface, a murky world of gambling, drugs and brothels kept in check by three crooked cops known as The Rat Pack. For thirty years, they ran a complex system of bribery and extortion as they pocketed the profits. But this trio never dreamed how things would end. That the women they exploited - madams, sex workers, entrepreneurs - would be their demise. Journalist Matt Condon weaves a David and Goliath...
Published 08/31/22
The Fine Cotton Ring In was one of the biggest scandals in Australian horseracing history. A plan to swap a slow horse with a much faster look-alike involved a motley crew of small-time crooks, a couple of horses and a hell of a lot of hair dye. What were they thinking? Dig is a history podcast with a fresh take on an iconic story from Australia's not-so-glorious past.
Published 03/02/22
Have you ever wandered around a museum and thought “How on Earth did all of this stuff get here?” You’re not alone. Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today those objects are housed in genteel institutions across the UK and the world. They usually come with polite plaques. Stuff The British Stole tells the stories about the not-so-polite history behind those looted objects. If you’re a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like this series.
Published 11/03/21
Have you ever wandered around a museum and thought "How on Earth did all of this stuff get here?" You're not alone. Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today those objects are housed in genteel institutions across the UK and the world. They usually come with polite plaques. Stuff The British Stole tells the stories about the not-so-polite history behind those looted objects. If you're a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like this series.
Published 11/03/21
Have you ever wandered around a museum and thought "How on Earth did all of this stuff get here?" You're not alone. Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today those objects are housed in genteel institutions across the UK and the world. They usually come with polite plaques. Stuff The British Stole tells the stories about the not-so-polite history behind those looted objects. If you're a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like this series.
Published 11/03/21
In 1975, Australia was transfixed by the disappearance of Juanita Nielsen. Juanita was a journalist, fashion model, socialite and Sydney's most famous anti-gentrification activist. 46 years later, the new series of Unravel True Crime looks into Juanita's suspected murder - who might have killed her and why? What made Juanita a target? If you're a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like Unravel: Juanita.
Published 07/12/21
In 1975, Australia was transfixed by the disappearance of Juanita Nielsen. Juanita was a journalist, fashion model, socialite and Sydney’s most famous anti-gentrification activist. 46 years later, the new series of Unravel True Crime looks into Juanita’s suspected murder – who might have killed her and why? What made Juanita a target? If you’re a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like Unravel: Juanita.
Published 07/12/21
The ABC has just launched China, If You're Listening, a new narrative podcast about how the relationship between Australia and China came to the verge of collapse, hosted by Matt Bevan. If you're a fan of The Eleventh, this is going to feel familiar.
Published 06/09/21
The ABC has just launched China, If You're Listening, a new narrative podcast about how the relationship between Australia and China came to the verge of collapse, hosted by Matt Bevan. If you're a fan of The Eleventh, this is going to feel familiar.
Published 06/09/21
If you enjoy Australian stories exquisitely told, we think you might enjoy this taste test of another fantastic new ABC storytelling podcast. Each week, Days Like These introduces you to one regular human as they live through something wild. This episode tells the real life consequences of conspiracy theories. When Kasey discovers her mum has disappeared down some deep QAnon rabbit holes and now thinks the earth is flat, she no longer knows what to tell her kids. FaceTime with gran is likely...
Published 12/23/20
If you enjoy Australian stories exquisitely told, we think you might enjoy this taste test of another fantastic new ABC storytelling podcast. Each week, Days Like These introduces you to one regular human as they live through something wild. This episode tells the real life consequences of conspiracy theories. When Kasey discovers her mum has disappeared down some deep QAnon rabbit holes and now thinks the earth is flat, she no longer knows what to tell her kids. FaceTime with gran is likely...
Published 12/23/20
Published 12/23/20
In the days, months and years following The Dismissal, more clues emerge about exactly what went down, and who was pulling strings behind the scenes. In this final episode, we uncover the key names and players history almost left behind, and those still fighting to reveal them. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh *WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
Published 03/23/20
In the days, months and years following The Dismissal, more clues emerge about exactly what went down, and who was pulling strings behind the scenes. In this final episode, we uncover the key names and players history almost left behind, and those still fighting to reveal them. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh *WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
Published 03/23/20
The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/16/20
The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/16/20
The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/16/20
The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/16/20
Gough Whitlam and his political rival Malcolm Fraser enter a high stakes stalemate, each side daring the other to blink. As the problems mount for the government, a grave warning emerges from the most unlikely of quarters. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/09/20
Gough Whitlam and his political rival Malcolm Fraser enter a high stakes stalemate, each side daring the other to blink. As the problems mount for the government, a grave warning emerges from the most unlikely of quarters. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/09/20
Gough Whitlam and his political rival Malcolm Fraser enter a high stakes stalemate, each side daring the other to blink. As the problems mount for the government, a grave warning emerges from the most unlikely of quarters. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/09/20
Young feminist Elizabeth Reid gets a job advising Gough Whitlam on women's issues. As this idealistic new recruit tries to work within the system to change it, she gets caught smack in the middle of an epic struggle between the nation's most powerful men. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/02/20
Young feminist Elizabeth Reid gets a job advising Gough Whitlam on women's issues. As this idealistic new recruit tries to work within the system to change it, she gets caught smack in the middle of an epic struggle between the nation's most powerful men. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/02/20
Young feminist Elizabeth Reid gets a job advising Gough Whitlam on women's issues. As this idealistic new recruit tries to work within the system to change it, she gets caught smack in the middle of an epic struggle between the nation's most powerful men. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Published 03/02/20