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Haunted Hills

82 EpisodesProduced by Tegan DawsonWebsite

A podcast about small towns, big stories sharing the vibe through there history, true crime and legends.

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Bendigo True Crime episode

April 29th, 2023

21:55


Bendigo Crime covers stories about storekeepers who used bad weights to steal from prospectors.

A bigamist and a man who did not keep his promises and more.

Bendigo History

April 14th, 2023

38:51


This episode is about the history that today is known as Bendigo

The traditional owners of Bendigo are the Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) people Taungurung …

Beechworth, Victoria - True Crime

March 25th, 2023

25:39

Hear about the historical true crime from the Beechworth area. Hear about the local rules, robbery, murder, adultery and more.

 

Over on Patreon is …

Beechworth History part two

March 12th, 2023

23:30

The final part to the Beechworth History and Kibell family.

Beechworth History Part 1

February 25th, 2023

38:27

Beechworth and Miners, Grocers, Truck drivers the Kibell's - Christopher and Joseph. 

 

Over on Patreon is part one of the Beechworth Breakouts

Introduction to Beechworth

February 11th, 2023

24:09

There is a lot to say about Beechworth Victoria also many of its landmarks have been there since close to when it was converged upon as a gold mining …

Mansfield, Victoria Crime episode

January 21st, 2023

24:55

This true crime episode is from Mansfield Victoria. The Traditional Custodians of Country are the people of the  the traditional owners of this land are the Taungurung clan -Taungurung people, also spelt Daung Wurrung.

Mansfield Victoria, History

January 7th, 2023

19:19

Hear about historical people from Mansfield Victoria including a soldier who fought in the Boer War. Hear about the McMillan's from the Mansfield …

Omeo Crime - Victoria Australia

November 26th, 2022

27:03

Omeo true crime has a number of murders in it. Which his different for our usual crime episodes which usually have less featured - because there are less and more crime. 

 

We are not posting any episodes during …

Omeo History

November 12th, 2022

19:26


One of the bonus episodes about the oldest woman who lived and died in Gippsland in 1933, spent sometime in Omeo. There is also a well known murder …

Pt 3:Karin Beasant and Jamaica Inn

October 30th, 2022

28:02

The final instalment of the Spooktober episodes, for Karin and Jamaica Inn along with some extra paranormal content as well. 

Part 2: Jamaica Inn with Karin Beasant

October 22nd, 2022

36:55

Part two to the interview with Karin Beasant about the Jamaica Inn on the Bodmin Moor. Continuing with the historical and paranormal of this special place.

Pt 1. Jamaica Inn with Karin Beasant

October 8th, 2022

35:52


The Jamaica Inn is a historic place that attracts spirits maybe off the moor or has such a long history many spirits have stayed and call it home some for a season some for longer.
 

For Halloween Month we have a special …

Stratford Victoria, Cime

September 24th, 2022

15:39

Three murders in one small town in Gippsland Victoria. Plus other crimes.

Startford History

September 10th, 2022

25:54

The history of Stratford Victoria, on the Avon river. Stratford was named after Shakespeare's home town, Stratford-on-Avon, it was in the council area of Avon adjacent to bushy park. Settlers started coming out to take …

True Crime in San Remo, Victoria

August 27th, 2022

17:18

This true crime episode is from San Remo Victoria. The Traditional Custodians of Country are the people of the The Bunurong People.
 
Hear about horse crimes, theft, other crimes and a murder. 
 
True crime podcasts or …

San Remo History

August 13th, 2022

27:45


Before it was named San Remo by the settlers it would have been named something else. Prior to this it was named Griffiths point then colloquially - …

Corinella Crime episode

July 23rd, 2022

16:31

Corinella is a small town on the coast in Bass Coast Shire, with French Island off the coast that ran a prison. 

 

Hear about financial disputes, prison escapes, murder and more in this episode of small town crime. 

Corinella History

July 9th, 2022

26:45

This episode looks at the township of Corinella, the traditional owners of this land are the Bunerong People who would have had different names for …

Korumburra Crime

June 25th, 2022

29:44

Korumburra Crime history -Hear about strikers, assaults, arson and horse thieving and family of sly grog traders. 

Korumburra History

June 11th, 2022

34:08

As with all social history episodes we're going to meet the people because it's the regular people who make the town. We will meet a secretary, …

Noojee Crime

May 21st, 2022

21:29

Hear about theft, cattle rustling, a chop shop - stealing and breaking apart cars and many more, including a fatal shootout. 

Noojee History

May 7th, 2022

33:18

Meet the postmistress, heroes of the bushfires and farmers. 

Crime in Poowong, Gippsland Victoria

April 23rd, 2022

19:57

Poowong Crime from labour disputes to assaults and attempted murder, trespassing and horse thefts, there have been many crimes.

 

Over on our Patreon …

Poowong, Gippsland History

April 9th, 2022

35:45

In Poowong History we will meet the people because it's the regular people who make the town. We will meet a teachers, girl guide captains, cricket …

Leongatha Crime episode

March 26th, 2022

20:13

The Leongatha Crime has some thefts, serious crimes murder and serious assault. 

 

While the serial killer did live in Leongatha the story was told …

Leongatha History Episode

March 12th, 2022

43:06

Meet Leongatha's dress maker, hotelkeeper, soldiers, farmers and butchers.

  This podcast is about the history of Leongatha.   Leongatha according …

Inverloch True Crime

February 26th, 2022

25:02


Today's true crime episode is from Inverloch Victoria. The Traditional Custodians of Country are the people of the Bunerong People.

Inverloch is a sleepy seaside town. But wow, they had a guy who ripped off the Oriental …

Inverloch History

February 12th, 2022

30:33

We're going to meet Inverloch's regular people who make the town. We will meet a boatbuilder, postmaster, storekeeper, mailman, and hotel owner with …

Garnet Ghost Town, Montana

January 1st, 2022

12:56

This town in Garnet Montana, is a ghost town, where the American government will pay you to stay. 

 

This town feels like Walhalla Victoria, except it doesn't seem to take off in the same or if it does it wasn't …

Ghosts of Sale Victoria

December 18th, 2021

59:32


Hear about the ghosts of Sale with guest PollyannaR. See what PollyannaR describes here:

Sale Crime Episode

December 4th, 2021

30:27

Hear about crimes involving the Sale Prison, theft and when mental health was criminalised. 

 

True crime podcasts or episodes usually focus on just …

Sale History

November 20th, 2021

27:56

Hear about Sale Victoria and the location to the East called The Heart.  
 
In this episode you'll meet a lawyer, farmer and doctor.
 
 

Ghosts of Alton, Illinois

November 6th, 2021

50:42


The ghosts of Alton, Illinois cemeteries, ghosts of the past and despair and violence.
 

Hear about Elijah Parish Lovejoy, Alton Military Prison, Enos …

Villisca Iowa and surrounds ghost stories

October 23rd, 2021

40:20

Villisca Iowa's main reported ghost stories come from the ax house, many of the locals don't like this, so I found many ghost stories in the local …

Crime in Villisca Iowa before the ax murder

October 9th, 2021

23:52

Villisca Iowa is well known for an ax murder which has never been solved - in the bonus episode on Patreon we look at the lives of the people who …

Villisca Iowa History

September 25th, 2021

23:04

Villisca is between two tributaries of the Nodaway River, the West and Middle Nodaway Rivers, known as the forks. Probably why it was an attractive place for a town to support local farmers. This town is infamous for …

Snowtown true crime - before the barrels

September 11th, 2021

26:39

What kinds of crimes had happened in Snowtown before then? Listen to the episode as we hear about an armed robbery, poisoning and an escaped prisoner. 

 

Snowtown South Australia has become infamous due to the a ring of …

Snowtown SA History

August 28th, 2021

23:49

This historical episode is about Snowtown, South Australia. The Traditional Custodians of Country are the people of the Kaurna Nation. It is infamously known for the shocking murder cases of the bodies found in barrels …

Ghosts of Warragul Episode

August 14th, 2021

11:47

The ghosts of Warragul, Victoria episodes covers stories about the Warragul Cinema, private residences and a school. 

 

Listen to find out more. 

 

Warragul True Crime Episode

July 31st, 2021

22:39

Hear about Warragul's assaults, accidental killing, broken engagement and other civil actions or crimes.  
 
Just to let you know there was a cross …

Warragul History Episode

July 17th, 2021

31:01


Warragul formed as a town in 1882. It also was built around the railway line. The land as the Kurnai Nations people would have known and utilised had …

Skidmore Missouri and surrounds ghosts and legends

July 3rd, 2021

38:34

While Skidmore Missouri has many tragedies occurring there, there aren't many stories of hauntings that have become well known. So this episode mostly focuses on the stories surrounding Skidmore Missouri. Maybe for the …

Skidmore Missouri - True Crime Episode

June 19th, 2021

29:02


Skidmore Missouri is another town well known mainly because of a crime that occurred there. But then when you start looking at this small farming community with a post office, rail line and hotel - but a number of …

Skidmore Missouri - History

June 5th, 2021

18:13

Skidmore Missouri has a present-day population of 250 people which is really interesting and likely wouldn't be known so infamously if not for a …

Wilson's Promontory Overview

May 22nd, 2021

19:30

This episode will look at the people, history, crime and legends of Wilson's Promontory, Victoria - A tourist destination in Gippsland.

As with all history episodes we're going to meet the people because it's the …

32. Moe Ghost Episode

May 8th, 2021

32:51

Moe, Victoria is filled with ghosts - stories dating back to the 1880's probably some from before even then which we just haven't heard about. Many happy children again with the interaction of the spirit with them, …

31. Moe True Crime

April 24th, 2021

32:09


Content Warning (CW) the last story before the bonus content discusses infanticide and suicide (it's not usually something I give a warning for, but in this case, I think it is important.)
 

Today Moe, Victoria has a …

30. Moe History Episode

April 10th, 2021

22:47


Hear about Moe Victoria's History through the gardener, baker and hotel keeper.
 

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Walhalla History or take a virtual tour 

Portsea History and Lakes …

29. Portsea Paranormal Episode

March 27th, 2021

50:21

This was recorded during the February 2021 snap lockdown (in Victoria). 

This is an interview-style episode with members of the Mornington Peninsula …

28. Portsea Crime Episode

March 13th, 2021

53:08

Portsea True Crime episode on this infamous small town, a holiday town appears to lead the charge in changing the regulations and laws around …

People of the Portsea Quarantine Station and Cheviot

February 27th, 2021

22:56

Meet the people of the Quarantine Station (also Sanitation Station, Officer Cadet Training, leprosy camps), the cricketers of Portsea and some heroes of the Cheviot disaster. Cheviot Beach or the back beach at Portsea …

26. The legends of Roswell New Mexico

February 13th, 2021

54:50

Join Haunted Hills host, Tegan and Bex, from her podcast Tu Tía Bruja as they explore and discuss the legends and paranormal of Roswell New Mexico. 
 
You'll hear about, disembodied ghosts oh my! Extraterrestrial spirits, …

25. True Crime in Roswell New Mexico

January 30th, 2021

27:53

The Roswell NM historical crimes covered in this episode cover gaming, threats, shots fired in the main street, and arson. 

 

New Mexico is one of the places known as the wild, wild west the stomping ground of Billy the …

24. Roswell History

January 16th, 2021

44:26


A social history of Roswell New Mexico. You might know this infamous small town as the place aliens crashed (well it was at Corona...) anyway this episode isn't that one - yet. 
 
As always we're going to met the Butcher, …

23. Morwell Ghost Episode

January 2nd, 2021

40:41

Hear about the Morwell paranormal experiences, a goat man, UFOs, a copper ghost and more.
 
Further details for this episode: https://www.hauntedhillstours.com.au/events/event/25-morwell-ghost-stories-episode/
 
Previously …

1944 Royal Commission Yallourn Bushfire

December 26th, 2020

1:15

Now only available on Patreon and Haunted Hills Shop

The 1944 Royal Commission after the Valentines Day fires in the Morwell and Traralgon Shires which impacted the electrical security of the Victoria Australia. Other …

8b Traralgon History - Christmas Gift

December 25th, 2020

1:26

Now only available on Patreon or Haunted Hills Shop. 
 
This bonus episode is Traralgon History, the one that was released focussed on fire in the main street. However I had found tons of other interesting people such as …

6b Rosedale True Crime

December 23rd, 2020

1:29

Now only available on Patreon or Haunted Hills Shop
 
This bonus episode is the true-crime episode of Rosedale, Victoria. It kind of blends in a legend …

22. Morwell Crime

December 19th, 2020

33:06

In the Morwell History episode, we explored the agriculture sector, so I continued the theme in the Morwell True Crime episode.  I thought I'd check …

21. Morwell History

December 5th, 2020

33:36

Morwell History - this episode looks at the agriculture and early settlers the farmers, orchard owners, Publicans, lawyers and many others.

For more …

20. Walhalla Ghost Episode

November 21st, 2020

51:52

Walhalla the abode of the gods or ghosts?
 
Is it because the people abandoned it a paranormal proof or more a push of economic factors?
 

Thanks to Trev and Mick W, patrons who shared their Walhalla and surrounds …

19. Walhalla True Crime

November 7th, 2020

55:44

Join Haunted Hills Host Tegan and Patron, Mick W from Latrobe Valley Paranormal Detectives as they discuss the cases, what they think should have …

18. Walhalla History

October 24th, 2020

34:26

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This episode focuses on the people who made history in 1888 during Walhalla's Great Fire - the heroes …

17. True Crime Mallacoota

October 10th, 2020

29:13

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Mallacoota Crime, wow it was hard to find. Which is so odd. Where there are people usually there is a …

16.Mallacoota History

September 26th, 2020

27:57
Join us for live discussion in upcoming episodes for $16.91 you can be part of the conversation   ABOUT THIS EPISODE Let's meet Mallacoota's gardener, farmer and surveyor The Lighthouse keepers, fisherman and …

15. Lakes Entrance True Crime

September 12th, 2020

29:50
Join us for live discussion in upcoming episodes for $16.91 you can be part of the conversation   ABOUT THIS EPISODE Discover the true-crime of Lakes Entrance.    Small towns have an interesting conversation when it …

14. Lakes Entrance History

August 29th, 2020

35:23


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In this episode, I'm sharing the history of the lakeside vacation town Lakes Entrance. This is a small …

13. Yallourn Ghost Stories

August 15th, 2020

17:43


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Meet the ghosts of Yallourn and other small towns nearby as well as some listener experiences. There are …

12. Yallourn True Crime

August 1st, 2020

27:02

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Yallourn was a perfect garden city designed with grand ideals of equality. However, the number of …

11. Yallourn History

July 18th, 2020

40:23
Join us for live discussion in upcoming episodes for $16.91 you can be part of the conversation   ABOUT THIS EPISODE I like to focus on the people because the town creates commonality between the people, building …

10. Traralgon Ghost stories

July 4th, 2020

38:21

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Firstly the reason these stories are important to me is that ghosts were people once.
It’s fascinating to …

9. Traralgon True Crime

June 21st, 2020

1:05:06


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Before I get into it, I do feel the need to tell you there are two crimes against children. Section to …

8. Traralgon History

June 7th, 2020

29:42

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
 
As with all good historical tales,
you might meet the butcher, baker, and candlestick maker,
 a nurse, rail worker and a bootmaker.
 
I like to focus on the people because the town creates commonality …

1. Haunted Hills (updated)

June 2nd, 2020

40:01

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: 
 
In the first-ever podcast, Tegan Dawson, previous tour guide and owner of Haunted Hills Tours, divulges the narrative of the …

4. Brown Coal Mine Ghost

May 31st, 2020

34:46

Tegan Dawson, is your ghost whisperer for this episode sharing the ghost stories from the Brown Coal Mine, which is known as Yallourn North. It’s a small town, not a ghost town.
 
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7 Rosedale Ghost

May 23rd, 2020

35:22


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Death was a constant companion out here, 
they died in all manner of …

6. Rosedale Crime

May 9th, 2020

31:07


ABOUT THIS EPISODE
 
The gold from Rosedale stopped over on its way from the goldfields of Walhalla, Victoria.
As a result, some locals think the banks …

5. Rosedale History

April 25th, 2020

28:25
Join us for live discussion in upcoming episodes for $16.91 you can be part of the conversation   ABOUT THIS EPISODE   In this episode, your host Tegan Dawson shares the history of Rosedale.   Leave us a voicemail:

3. Brown Coal Mine Crime

March 29th, 2020

35:53


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Yallourn North had a wide variety of …

2. Brown Coal Mine History

March 15th, 2020

36:35
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The second episode of the Haunted …

Introducing Haunted Hills

February 18th, 2020

0:25


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Haunted Hills is a podcast obsessed with small towns. Tegan Dawson, the host, grew up in a small town, or two - the house …

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