Territory Famous

Territory Famous explores the Northern Territory where crocodiles lurk, rivers run wild, and the landscapes are as dangerous as they are beautiful. Host Kellie Arrowsmith dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, and bizarre outback mysteries, capturing the courage and resilience of the people who call the Top End home.

Territory Famous is a society podcast hosted by Kellie Arrowsmith, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kellie Arrowsmith hosts Territory Famous, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #42

  The Daly River: Crocodiles, Close Calls and Tragedy

  Oct 3, 202619 minS1

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. The Daly River is one of the Northern Territory's most iconic waterways. It's also home to some very large saltwater crocodiles. In this episode of Territory Famous, we look at a series of stories from the Daly River, beginning with the death of 26-year-old Stuart, who entered the river while trying to get away from police in 2010. We also remember Keith, who was just days away from his 21st birthday when he was taken by a crocodile while attempting to cross the river, and hear the incredible story of Johnny, who survived a crocodile attack in 1990. Then there are the people who, despite everything we know about the Daly River, still decided that getting into the water was preferable to being arrested. A warning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners: this episode discusses Aboriginal people who have passed away. I have used first names only throughout the episode out of respect for those featured and their families. Follow Territory Famous on social media for episode updates, photos, videos and other Territory stories. Please feel free to message me with any feedback or stories you would like to have covered on the podcast. Researched and written by: Kellie Arrowsmith Audio editor: Bar Brawl Records https://www.facebook.com/BarBrawlRecords Cover art: http://www.joshbauer.com/ "Skimpy' - a Territory memoir: Kellie Arrowsmith Books - Hachette Australia Follow Territory Famous: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561090053520 Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/territoryfamous/ Tik Tok: Territory Famous (@territoryfamous) | TikTok

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  Episode #41

  What happened at Wagait Beach? Investigating the death of Jonathan Hempel

  Sep 26, 202618 minS1

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In June 2018, American soil scientist Jonathan Hempel was living at Wagait Beach, across the harbour from Darwin, with his partner Cathy Lin. On the night of June 4, the pair caught the ferry home from Cullen Bay. Not long after they arrived at their property, Jonathan was critically injured in an incident involving Cathy's Landcruiser. At first, what had happened appeared to have a straightforward explanation. But as police and the NT Coroner began looking more closely at the circumstances surrounding Jonathan’s death, questions emerged that weren’t so easily answered. What followed was a police investigation, criminal charges and a coronial inquest that would eventually lead Coroner Greg Cavanagh to raise some serious concerns of his own. This week on Territory Famous, we look at the death of Jonathan Hempel, what happened that night at Wagait Beach, and why years later, there are still questions about exactly what happened. Follow Territory Famous on social media for episode updates, photos, videos and other Territory stories. Please feel free to message me with any feedback or stories you would like to have covered on the podcast. Researched and written by: Kellie Arrowsmith Audio editor: Bar Brawl Records https://www.facebook.com/BarBrawlRecords Cover art: http://www.joshbauer.com/ "Skimpy' - a Territory memoir: Kellie Arrowsmith Books - Hachette Australia Follow Territory Famous: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561090053520 Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/territoryfamous/ Tik Tok: Territory Famous (@territoryfamous) | TikTok

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  Episode #40

  Matt Wright: The Secret Recordings Played at His Trial

  Sep 19, 20261h 12mS1

  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. During Matt Wright's 2025 Supreme Court trial, the jury heard a series of secretly recorded conversations and intercepted phone calls involving Wright, his family, friends and colleagues. In this episode of Territory Famous , I'm taking you inside those recordings. Some are crystal clear. Others are so difficult to understand that even the people involved in the conversations disputed what could actually be heard. They cover everything from helicopter flight hours and maintenance records to Sebastian Robinson, the crash investigation, what happened at the crash site and Wright's own thoughts about the case against him. You'll hear a number of the actual recordings that were played to the jury, including conversations the prosecution relied on as part of its case and recordings the defense said supported a very different interpretation of what Wright had been doing. Where the audio was too poor to be useful (or where I chose not to play it for privacy reasons) I've used the court transcript to explain what was said and how it was used during the trial. This episode follows my earlier coverage of the Matt Wright trial and contains strong language. Territory Famous covers true stories, court cases, history and some of the more unusual characters and events from Australia's Northern Territory. Follow Territory Famous on social media for episode updates, photos, videos and other Territory stories. Please feel free to message me with any feedback or stories you would like to have covered on the podcast. Researched and written by: Kellie Arrowsmith Audio editor: Bar Brawl Records https://www.facebook.com/BarBrawlRecords Cover art: http://www.joshbauer.com/ "Skimpy' - a Territory memoir: Kellie Arrowsmith Books - Hachette Australia Follow Territory Famous: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561090053520 Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/territoryfamous/ Tik Tok: Territory Famous (@territoryfamous) | TikTok

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  Episode #39

  Matthew Rosewarne: The Investigation and the Inquest

  Sep 12, 202649 minS1

  In May 2016, Matthew Rosewarne was found dead at his home in Darwin from a gunshot wound to the neck. Police believed Matthew had taken his own life, but as more information became available, questions began to emerge about the way his death had been investigated. There was the position of the gunshot wound, a safety catch that was still engaged, evidence that wasn't collected and parts of the scene that weren't properly examined. Despite those issues, Police remained convinced they knew what had happened. Eventually, Matthew's death went before the NT Coroner, where the original investigation came under serious scrutiny. In this episode of Territory Famous, I go through Matthew's life and his struggles with alcohol, the events leading up to his death, what happened during the police investigation and what eventually came out at the coronial inquest. This is also a case that raises some bigger questions about investigative bias and what can happen when Police settle on one explanation early in an investigation. A quick apology before you listen — my voice still isn't quite 100%, so please bear with me. I didn't want to put this episode off any longer and hopefully it's not too distracting. If you enjoy Territory Famous, please follow or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Ratings and reviews also really help other people find the show. Follow Territory Famous on social media for episode updates, photos, videos and other Territory stories. Please feel free to message me with any feedback or stories you would like to have covered on the podcast. Researched and written by: Kellie Arrowsmith Audio editor: Bar Brawl Records https://www.facebook.com/BarBrawlRecords Cover art: http://www.joshbauer.com/ "Skimpy' - a Territory memoir: Kellie Arrowsmith Books - Hachette Australia Follow Territory Famous: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561090053520 Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/territoryfamous/ Tik Tok: Territory Famous (@territoryfamous) | TikTok

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  Episode #38

  The Disappearance of Richard Roe: What Happened at Lake Bennett?

  Sep 5, 202644 minS1

  In November 2016, Richard Roe disappeared in the Northern Territory. His car was found abandoned near the Stuart Highway, but Richard was nowhere to be found. Despite an extensive police investigation and searches of the surrounding area, he has never been located. The circumstances surrounding Richard’s disappearance raised plenty of questions, and the case was eventually examined at a coronial inquest. In this episode, we look at Richard’s disappearance, the investigation and the inquest, and the questions that still remain about what happened to him. Richard is still very much loved and missed by his family, who have spent years waiting for answers about what happened to him. If you have information that could help locate Richard or explain his disappearance, there is currently a $250,000 reward for information that leads to his location and, if foul play is established, a conviction. Follow Territory Famous on social media for episode updates, photos, videos and other Territory stories. Please feel free to message me with any feedback or stories you would like to have covered on the podcast. Researched and written by: Kellie Arrowsmith Audio editor: Bar Brawl Records https://www.facebook.com/BarBrawlRecords Cover art: http://www.joshbauer.com/ "Skimpy' - a Territory memoir: Kellie Arrowsmith Books - Hachette Australia Follow Territory Famous: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561090053520 Instagram: https://www.intagram.com/territoryfamous/ Tik Tok: Territory Famous (@territoryfamous) | TikTok

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