Hume & Hovell – ‘Knowing the Past, but not captive to it’
As the 200th anniversary approached, Michael O’Donnell revisited the epic journey of Hume and Hovell, whose expedition reached the shores of Corio Bay near present‑day Lara on 16 December 1824. In this podcast, he traces how attitudes toward colonial exploration, expansion, and settlement have evolved; while acknowledging the profound and destructive impact these endeavours had on First Nations communities. This reflection was first published in Investigator magazine, Vol. 58, No. 4, December 2024.
Voices from the past … stories for today
Stories of Geelong brings the region’s history to life through narrated articles from the Geelong Historical Society’s archives. Each episode features a reading of a published piece; illuminating the people, places, and events that shaped our community. Whether you’re a local, a researcher, or simply curious, these stories offer a window into Geelong’s past, told in the voices of today.