Territory Famous
Kellie Arrowsmith
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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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S1E27 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…
S1E26 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…
S1E25 The Alice Springs Balloon Disaster & The Ansett Hijacking
This week on Territory Famous we're looking at two extraordinary events that unfolded in the skies above the Northern Territory.First, we revisit the dramatic 1972 hijacking of Ansett Flight 232, a…
S1E24 Beyond the Impact: The Nicholas Cassidy Cover-Up
In June 2011, 25-year-old Levi Griffiths was walking home along a dark stretch of road in Darwin’s rural area when his life was tragically cut short.What happened afterwards would shock the Northern…
S1E23 Ben Hoffmann Part 2: The Trial, Courtroom Chaos & Life Sentence
In Part 2 of the Ben Hoffmann case, Territory Famous follows the long and chaotic court process that unfolded after the 2019 Darwin shootings.What began as a murder trial quickly became one of the…
S1E22 Ben Hoffman (Part One: The Shootings)
In 2019, Ben Hoffman was involved in a drug-fueled shooting rampage that resulted in a serious violent incident and multiple shots being fired.This episode focuses on the events of the shooting…
S1E21 Six Men, Two Brothers: The Airport Hotel Bashing
In this episode, I’m covering a pretty full-on pub bashing that happened at the Airport Hotel in Darwin back in 2007.This one stood out to me straight away because I actually used to work there as…
S1E20 Zak Grieve Part 3: Christopher Malyschko — Prison, Kronic, and a Death in Custody
This is the third and final episode in the Zak Grieve series.In this episode, we focus on Christopher Malyschko — the man who carried out the killing of Ray Niceforo — and what happened after the…
S1E19 The Story of Zak Grieve Part 2 - Justice and injustice
In Part 2 of Zak Grieve’s story, we move beyond the events of that night and into the courtroom, where the real complexities of this case begin to unfold.This episode focuses on what happened after…
S1E18 Territory Famous presents: Zak Grieve – Part 1: Bronwyn Buttery
This episode focuses on the lead-up to the murder of Raffaele “Ray” Niceforo, and the role of Bronwyn Buttery.For years, Bronwyn lived in a relationship marked by control, intimidation and violence.…
No New Episode (But I’ve Got You Covered) – Kel's Gone Bush Favorites
Just a quick update—no episode this week.I'm currently researching and recording a 3-part series on Zak Grieve and his legal battle. The research for this one has taken a lot more time than usual. I…
S1E17 The Humpty Doo Poltergeist | One of Australia’s Wildest Paranormal Cases
In early 1998, a small house in Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory became the centre of one of the most intense and well-documented paranormal cases in Australian history.What started as a few…
S1E16 From the Gold Coast to the Top End: My Life and Travels as a Skimpy Barmaid in the Northern Territory
In this episode of Territory Famous, I’m sharing the story of how a girl from the Gold Coast ended up travelling and working across the Northern Territory as a skimpy barmaid.Moving from the beaches…
S1E15 Crocodile Attacks That Changed the Territory - Part 2: Lanh Van Tran
In August 2014, two months after the tragic death of Bill Scott, another fatal crocodile attack shook the Northern Territory.Lanh Van Tran, a 57‑year‑old fisherman, was on the banks of the Adelaide…
S1E14 Crocodile Attacks That Changed the Territory – Part One: Bill Scott
In June 2014, Bill Scott was on a family fishing trip at a remote billabong in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory when the day turned into something no one could have imagined. While…
S1E13 Matt Wright: The Crash & Conviction
In 2022, a helicopter crash during a crocodile egg-collecting operation in the Northern Territory claimed the life of Chris Wilson, known to many as “Willow.” Pilot Sebastian Robinson survived but…
S1E12 Connellan Air Disaster: The 1977 Alice Springs Airport Suicide Attack
On January 5, 1977, Alice Springs witnessed something no one expected — not an accident, not a mechanical failure, but a deliberate act of destruction.In what became known as the Connellan Air…
S1E11 A Tourist in the Territory: The Isobel von Jordan Story
Correction Notice: In the original recording of this episode, I made a couple of errors : The crocodile attack occurred in the early morning (AM), and the size of the crocodile mentioned should be 15…
S1E10 The Ned Kelly Killer: Jonathan Stenberg
In 2012, Edward Ned Kelly was shot and killed at his home in Broadwater, New South Wales. The man responsible was Jonathan Stenberg.After the murder, Stenberg went on the run — but what followed was…
S1E9 Missing in the Outback: The Disappearance of Claire Hockridge & Jason Richards
The Australian outback is vast, isolated, and unforgiving. A place where distance, heat, and terrain can quickly turn ordinary travel into a life-threatening situation.In this episode of Territory…
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Territory Famous has published 28 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Territory Famous is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 25m.
