Territory Famous

Kellie Arrowsmith

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.

  1. 5d ago

    The Stuart Highway Mystery: The Joshua & Deborah Mason Case

    In 2022, a disturbing discovery on the Stuart Highway left Northern Territory police with more questions than answers. A human leg had been found beside the highway, but police didn’t know who it belonged to, what had happened, or whether there was a missing person somewhere out there. What followed was an investigation that slowly pieced together the events of one night — a crash, a decision not to call police, and an attempt to conceal what had happened. In this episode, I take you through the events leading up to the crash, the investigation that eventually uncovered the truth, and the very different roles played by Joshua Mason and his mother, Deborah. I also look at their lives before the offending, the circumstances surrounding their decisions that night, and what the judge considered when sentencing them. This is a story about a woman who lost her life, a family left grieving, and the consequences of the decisions made afterwards. This episode discusses death, grief, alcohol, drug use, mental health, suicide and criminal offending. Territory Famous is a podcast about true stories, true crime, NT history, folklore and the people and events that have shaped the Northern Territory. 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

  2. Jul 19

    The Night a Plane Was Stolen in Alice Springs

    In August 2000, a quiet morning at Alice Springs Airport turned into one of the Territory’s most unusual aviation tragedies. Bryan Dallos had been receiving treatment for serious mental illness when he left the hospital where he was being cared for. Days later, he entered the general aviation area of Alice Springs Airport, gained access to an aircraft, and took off in a plane he was not trained to fly. The flight ended in tragedy when the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off, leaving behind a series of questions that would be examined during a Northern Territory coronial inquest. In this episode of Territory Famous, we look at Bryan Dallos’ story, the events leading up to the crash, the investigation, and the recommendations that followed, including questions around mental health services, communication between agencies, airport security, and aviation crash investigations in the Northern Territory. This is a story about a tragic chain of events, a complex set of circumstances, and the difficult questions left behind after a life was lost. 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

  3. Jul 5

    Goat Island, NT: The Pub Surrounded by Crocodiles

    Goat Island isn't what you think it is. Despite the name, there aren't any goats. What you will find is a pub in the middle of the crocodile-infested Adelaide River, a Danish bloke known as King Kai, a "pet" crocodile named Casey, a tiny dog that spent years chasing a three-metre saltwater crocodile, and a frying pan that somehow became part of Territory history. In this episode of Territory Famous, I dive into the bizarre story of Goat Island Lodge, the man who bought an island because he hated traffic lights, the heartbreaking fate of Pippa the terrier, and the stories that have made this one of the Northern Territory's most unique destinations. If you've ever wondered what it's like to have a beer surrounded by some of Australia's biggest saltwater crocodiles, this one's for you

  4. Jun 29

    Alice Springs House Fire: What the Inquest Found

    This episode covers the coronial inquest findings into the death of Mitchell Thomas following a fatal house fire in the Northern Territory. The coroner concluded the fire was caused by electrical arcing in degraded wiring located in the roof cavity of the home. The property was public housing, built in the late 1980s, and evidence presented during the inquest highlighted long-standing maintenance and electrical safety concerns consistent with broader issues in parts of the NT housing system. Mitchell Thomas died as a result of smoke inhalation during the rapid escalation of the fire. The inquest focused heavily on the condition of the property, inspection processes, and whether the housing environment met appropriate safety standards. Following the findings, the coroner issued recommendations aimed at improving electrical safety oversight, maintenance systems, and inspection regimes within NT Housing. The death was ruled accidental, with no evidence of suspicious circumstances or criminal involvement. Instead, the findings highlighted systemic failures in housing maintenance as a key contributing factor. This episode explores the inquest outcome, the broader safety concerns raised, and what the case reveals about housing conditions and risk in remote and public housing contexts in the Northern Territory. 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

  5. Jun 29

    Crocs gone wild - Territory Famous version

    Well... I stuffed up. 🤦‍♀️ I accidentally uploaded an old Kels Gone Bush episode instead of the new Territory Famous episode because they were both called Crocs Gone Wild. I was going to delete it, but then I realised it's actually a bloody funny episode, and quite a few of you had already downloaded it. So I'm leaving it there as a little bonus. The real Territory Famous: Crocs Gone Wild is out now, featuring some of the NT's most unforgettable crocs, including Sweetheart, Elvis, the croc that turned up in a lounge room, and the crocs that broke into a barramundi farm. So, thanks to my little mix-up, you're getting a bonus this week! I'll also be uploading another brand-new Territory Famous episode later today, so you'll have two fresh episodes to enjoy. Thanks for sticking with me, and I hope you enjoy them both! 🐊

  6. Jun 21

    Crocs Gone Wild: Top End Crocodile Chaos

    Oops... Wrong Crocs! 🐊😂 Well... this wasn't the plan. I accidentally uploaded an old Kels Gone Bush episode instead of the new Territory Famous episode because they both happened to be called Crocs Gone Wild. I was going to delete it, but quite a few people had already downloaded it, and honestly... it's still a bloody entertaining episode. So instead of pretending it never happened, I'm leaving it here as a bonus. So yes, you'll hear me say, "Welcome to Kels Gone Bush," and yes, there are a few Queensland croc stories mixed in. That's because this is the original episode. The brand-new Territory Famous: Crocs Gone Wild is also available now, so thanks to my little stuff-up, you've ended up with two croc episodes instead of one this week. Hope you enjoy the extra episode... even if it wasn't exactly planned! 😂🐊 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

  7. Jun 14

    The Hidden Valley Dog Attack Inquest

    The episode centers on the deaths of two men at Hidden Valley near Darwin, whose deaths led to a coronial inquest and renewed scrutiny of dog management across the Territory. We'll explore what happened, the evidence presented to the coroner, and the recommendations that followed. We'll also take a closer look at the role of camp dogs in remote communities and the challenges surrounding dog populations, ownership, and public safety. But the story doesn't end with the inquest. We'll examine several later attacks from across the Northern Territory that show the issue continued long after the Hidden Valley deaths. I also share my own experience from 2011, when I was chased by four camp dogs while working in a remote Territory community—an encounter that gave me a small glimpse into how quickly these situations can escalate. This episode discusses fatal dog attacks, serious injuries, and animal welfare issues that some listeners may find distressing. Sources for this episode include coronial findings, court documents, contemporary news reports, and government records. Territory Famous is an independent Australian podcast exploring the people, places, crimes, mysteries, and extraordinary stories of the Northern Territory. 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

  8. Jun 6

    Arnhem Land, 1988: The Dennis Rostron Case

    In this episode of Territory Famous, we examine the case of Dennis Rostron, one of the Northern Territory's most confronting family homicide cases. In 1988, five members of Rostron's family were killed at an outstation near Maningrida in Arnhem Land. Drawing on Supreme Court records, contemporary newspaper reporting, parole decisions and later interviews, we follow the events leading up to the shootings, the devastating impact on the community, the decades Rostron spent in prison, and the circumstances surrounding his eventual release on parole more than 30 years later. This episode contains discussion of murder, family violence, trauma and death that some listeners may find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the names of deceased persons and discussion of death. Sources for this episode include Northern Territory Supreme Court judgments, historical newspaper archives, parole board material and contemporary news reporting. 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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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.

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  • Creator
    Kellie Arrowsmith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kellie Arrowsmith
  • Show Website
    Territory Famous