If you thought Newtown’s only horror story was trying to find parking, think again.

From highway robbers on Parramatta Road, to larrikin gangs running riot in Leichhardt, to actual buried secrets under Pioneers Memorial Park, their are shadows lurking in its past.

Heather Jones is a local history buff, social researcher, author, and founder of Dark Tales — aka the Inner West’s unofficial Queen of Spooky.

Heather joined 2SER Breakfast to chat about her work and forthcoming live events for Halloween!