Town Criers Podcast

Town Criers Podcast Uncovering the big stories from the smallest Australian towns.

Join comedian, Damian Callinan and journalist, Kirsten Diprose on this unconventional Aussie road trip.

Have you heard the latest Town Criers Podcast yet?We're off to the little Irish town where even the soil and beer at Mic...
09/02/2026

Have you heard the latest Town Criers Podcast yet?

We're off to the little Irish town where even the soil and beer at Mickey Bourke's Hotel have been known to shine green!

Koroit, in south-west Victoria is steeped in Irish history.

Damian and Kirsten uncover Koroit's fine sporting history of Ferret Racing, the community's brilliant campaign to save St Brigid's Hall and the two Popstars of the 2000s who now call Koroit home.

How well do the locals know their Irish history? How well do they know their famous soil? We test this and more!

Featured locals include:
* Rachael Houlihan - Warrnambool Standard reporter and Kirkstall local
* Adele McDonald and Barry Brody - Koroit Irish Festival
* Paddy Kelly - A "real Koroit Irishman"
* Gerard "Cactus" Kearney - Local gardener and gravedigger
* Danielle Stearman and Scott Cain (Koroit's very own Popstars!)
* Karen Foster - Mayor of the Moyne Shire + some young Mayors in the making!
* Carol McDonald - 15 minutes of Fame, Crossley

This episode (and live show) has been sponsored by the , with support of the .

Thank you for your support!

The latest episode of Town Criers podcast is out now - an Aussie town with an Irish Soul. Koroit, in south-west Victoria...
08/02/2026

The latest episode of Town Criers podcast is out now - an Aussie town with an Irish Soul.

Koroit, in south-west Victoria is steeped in Irish history, with a tight-knit community, legendary football team (6 wins in a row!) and impressive music and arts scene.

Damian and Kirsten uncover Koroit's fine sporting history of Ferret Racing, the community's brilliant campaign to save St Brigid's Hall and the two Popstars of the 2000s who now call Koroit home.

And much more! Episode out on Apple, Spotify and the other ones 🎙️ A big thank you to and for their support.

Would you like the Town Criers to come to you? Let’s chat! Head to our website or us a DM

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06/02/2026

Naaaaaaw… lovers! Scott Cain and Danielle Stearman met on the 2002 Popstars TV Show… Scott won and Danielle came runner up. But the real story is the one they had to hide from the cameras.

They’re still together, singing together… and living in Koroit!

Kirsten Diprose sits down with them on the latest episode of the Town Criers.

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04/02/2026

The most Irish Quiz you’ve ever heard! Paddy Kelly and Barry Brody go head to head… with Damian Callinan as the Quizmaster.

Damo has done his research… asking questions about Koroit’s Irish history and general Ireland knowledge. However things fall about fairly quickly, in this hilarious quiz

Hear the Quiz and much more on the latest episode of Town Criers!

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03/02/2026

Koroit is known for its fun Irish festival, trendy restaurants and family atmosphere. However, recently there have been multiple tragedies that have rocked the region. The community has rallied though, in support of its members.

Rachael is a Kirkstall local and reporter with the Warrnambool Standard. Hear her story … and a look at Koroit in newspaper archives on the latest episode of Town Criers.

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Bonus Town Criers: Koroit episode! Meet Mick McGoldrick, originally from County Cavan, Ireland. He came to Australia fo...
01/02/2026

Bonus Town Criers: Koroit episode! Meet Mick McGoldrick, originally from County Cavan, Ireland.

He came to Australia for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and decided he wanted to stay.

Mick is involved in many local clubs... with his most prominent role being the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club Captain. In this short Bonus episode of Town Criers, we chat about how an Irishman who couldn't swim could somehow become the head of Nippers!



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28/01/2026

Gerard Kearney is the local gardner and also a grave digger in Koroit, VIC. In such a small town, this means he knows many of the people he has buried, including close family members.

He says it’s a privilege and an honour to do this work.

Hear his story and many more, in the latest episode of Town Criers: Koroit - by the



26/01/2026

Bonus Town Criers: Koroit episode! Meet Mick McGoldrick, originally from County Cavan, Ireland.

How could an Irishman who couldn't swim, one day become a surf lifesaving captain?

This is a short but sweet episode featuring a much loved Koroit local Mick McGoldrick. Originally from County Cavan, Ireland, Mick came out to Australia for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and then decided he wanted to stay. Mick is involved in many local clubs. But his most prominent role would have to be the Port Fairy Surf Lifesaving Club captain.

Kirsten also asks Mick about growing up in the 1970s and 80s in Ireland, in an area where violent attacks were occurring during what's now known as The Troubles.

If you haven't already... listen to the full Koroit episode (released just before this one)!

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Koroit ☘️ - an Aussie town with an Irish soul. Episode out now!Join and Kirsten Diprose … on their adventure, meeting ...
16/01/2026

Koroit ☘️ - an Aussie town with an Irish soul. Episode out now!

Join and Kirsten Diprose … on their adventure, meeting locals, sampling the famous soil and learning the sacred art of Ferret Racing.

Damo also read all the books in the historical society, while Kirsten relaxed in town at the Recharge station.

Hear from fabulous locals including Scott Cain and , Rachael Houlihan, .j.foster, … and the most Irish quiz you’ve ever heard with Barry Brody and Paddy Kelly

And much more! Episode out on Apple, Spotify and the other ones 🎙️ A big thank you to Fletcher Jones Family Foundations and for their support.

Would you like the Town Criers to come to you? Let’s chat! Head to our website or us a DM

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☘️We’re off to the little Irish town where even the soil and beer at Mickey Bourke’s Hotel have been known to shine gree...
14/01/2026

☘️We’re off to the little Irish town where even the soil and beer at Mickey Bourke’s Hotel have been known to shine green! 

Koroit, in south-west Victoria is steeped in Irish history, with a tight-knit community, legendary football team (6 wins in a row!) and impressive music and arts scene.
Damian and Kirsten uncover Koroit’s fine sporting history of Ferret Racing, the community’s brilliant campaign to save St Brigid’s Hall and the two Popstars of the 2000s who now call Koroit home.

How well do the locals know their Irish history? How well do they know their famous soil? We test this and more!

Listen on Apple, Spotify etc (link in bio)

Featured locals include:

•Rachael Houlihan - Warrnambool Standard reporter and Kirkstall local

• Adele McDonald and Barry Brody - Koroit Irish Festival 
Paddy Kelly - A “real Koroit Irishman”

•Gerard “Cactus” Kearney -  Local gardener and gravedigger

•Danielle Stearman and Scott Cain (Koroit’s very own Popstars!)

•Karen Foster - Mayor of the Moyne Shire + some young Mayors in the making!

•Carol McDonald - 15 minutes of Fame, Crossley

This episode (and live show) has been sponsored by the Fletcher Jones Family Foundations, with support of the Moyne Shire. Thank you for your support!

Would you like the Town Criers to come to your town? Visit our website.


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