Australia Talks – 26 Feb 2026: Do we want humanoid robots & Pensioner sues bank for $379 million

A weekly podcast with relaxed discussion of Australian topics, history, a featured town and a couple of trivia questions with your hosts DK and Ardeet.

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DarkestKnight and Ardeet discuss:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:00:55 – Croc watch

00:19:17 – Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them?

00:49:59 – Two Ticks Town Talk – Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales

01:00:32 – Scammers fleeced pensioner Ian Williams out of $1,338. So he sued his bank for $379 million

01:26:51 – This week in Australian history 20-26 February

01:37:12 – XXXX bottle top quiz

Sources:

Cahill's Crossing - The World's Deadliest Crossing

Australia’s most terrifying wildlife spectacle: 50 saltwater crocs crammed into one small stretch of river waiting to strike

Scammers fleeced pensioner Ian Williams out of $1,338. So he sued his bank for $379 million

Leigh Sales reveals chilling reason why ABC Australian Story episode about pensioner who 'captured the hearts of Australia' was pulled off the air at the last minute

Scam victim at centre of ABC’s axed Australian Story episode admits he hid dark past from show

Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them?

Wikipedia - Bald Rock National Park

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service - Bald Rock National Park

Wikipedia - Australian anniversaries

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