Dive into the chilling true stories from one of #Australia's most notoriously haunted sites: J Ward in Ararat, Victoria — once a goldfields prison, later the infamous ward for the criminally insane at Ararat Lunatic Asylum (Aradale). Known for its dark history of executions, mistreatment, and restless spirits, J Ward is widely regarded as one of the country's most haunted locations, with reports of apparitions, physical interactions, unexplained voices, and eerie presences that linger in its bluestone walls.In this gripping episode of #SeriouslyStrange, #paranormal researcher and investigator Cat Ward shares her personal experiences after living in a haunted hotel tied to these asylums for 4 years. Hear firsthand accounts of strange encounters, shadowy figures, unexplained phenomena, and what it was like to live amid the echoes of Australia's troubled mental health past.Hosted by #KristianLander and Caroline McKendrick Gibson, who bring their expertise to unpack these eerie tales with open-minded curiosity and critical discussion.Don't miss the Seriously Strange Conference August 2026!BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE — join us for a weekend of lectures, workshops, field reports, and networking on ghosts, UAP, cryptozoology, poltergeists, and more.21–23 August 2026 | University of Worcester, UKSecure your ticket today!🔔 Subscribe for weekly paranormal webinars and podcasts — new Seriously Strange episodes drop regularly!👍 Like, 💬 comment your own strangest paranormal encounter below (what's your most eerie experience?), and share this episode with fellow ghost hunters!🌐 Learn more, become an ASSAP member, and access our full archive:www.ASSAP.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Audible | and more!📺 Watch on: YouTube (@assapwebinars) | Rumble | OdyseeDirect YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@assapwebinars📱 Follow for updates:Facebook: ASSAP GroupX/Twitter: @ASSAParanormalBritish UFOlogy (FB): ASSAP British UFOlogy Group#Paranormal #HauntedHistories #GhostStories #AustraliaHaunted #JWard #AradaleAsylum #CriminallyInsane #ASSAPWebinars #SeriouslyStrange #DownUnderParanormal #LivingHaunted🎙️ Hosted by: Kristian Lander (@KristianLander) and Caroline McKendrick Gibson📅 Recorded live🌐 Join ASSAP and support scientific paranormal research: www.ASSAP.ac.uk