In this episode, we explore one of the most secretive and controversial locations in Australia: the Pine Gap Listening Post. Located deep in the heart of the Outback, this joint United States-Australia intelligence facility has been shrouded in secrecy since its establishment in the late 1960s. We delve into the history of Pine Gap, its role in global intelligence gathering, and the controversies that have surrounded its operations. As well as examining the implications of Pine Gap's close relationship with the United States, its role in the War on Terror, and the concerns raised by civil liberties groups and activists, this episode offers a wealth of UFo sightings and strange occurances.

This episode offers a fascinating insight into the complex and secretive world of international espionage and the often fraught relationships between national security and civil liberties.



Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Sources cited:
Walker, Steven. 2019. "State surveillance and subterfuge increases." The Morning Star, October 6. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/state-surveillance-and-subterfuge-increases.

The Nautilus Institute. 2016. "Pine Gap: an introduction." February 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://nautilus.org/publications/books/australian-forces-abroad/defence-facilities/pine-gap/pine-gap-intro/.

Cronau, Peter. 2017. "Pine Gap plays crusial role in America's wars, leaked documents reveal." ABC Radio National, August 21. Accessed August 17, 2021. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-20/leaked-documents-reveal-pine-gaps-crucial-role-in-us-drone-war/8815472.