From Down Under to Down South
From Down Under to Down South is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.
After moving from Australia to Tennessee in 2018, I began noticing the subtle cultural differences most people miss — the way politeness sounds different, the way goodbyes stretch longer, the way everyday moments quietly reveal what’s different.
Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.
It’s not outrage or culture wars. And it’s not a travel diary. It’s simply one Australian perspective on life between two countries.
If you’ve ever lived overseas, loved two places at once, or found yourself caught between familiar and foreign — you’ll feel at home here.
New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.
From Down Under to Down South
Australia's 10 Most Dangerous Cities (Crime Statistics 2025)
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Headlines about “dangerous cities” can sound dramatic — but what do the numbers actually say?
In this episode, I look at the latest 2025 crime statistics across Australian cities and explore how risk is measured, what types of offences are most common, and how context changes the picture.
We’ll examine:
• Which cities record higher rates of certain crimes
• The difference between perception and data
• How crime trends vary by category (property, violent, etc.)
• And how Australia compares internationally
As someone who now lives in the United States, I’m also interested in how conversations about safety differ between countries — and how easily rankings can shape reputation.
This isn’t about labelling cities.
It’s about understanding the numbers behind the headlines — and what they do (and don’t) mean for everyday life.
If you’re considering a move, planning a visit, or simply curious about how Australian cities compare, this is a measured look at the data.
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