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What happened to 3-year-old Lachie Jones? - ATC International Jan 21, 2026

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In 2019, three-year-old New Zealand boy Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxygenation pond near his home, with police ruling it an accidental drowning.

His father, unconvinced by the official finding, sought the help of investigative journalists Melanie Reid and Bonnie Sumner, hosts of Delve: The Boy in the Water.

In this bonus international episode of Australian True Crime, they share insights from the long-awaited inquest inside the Coroners Court.

You can listen to Delve: The Boy in the Water, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Host: Meshel Laurie

Guests: Melanie Reid and Bonnie Sumner

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

This episode contains extra content from Newsroom NZ, Stuff and The Platform NZ

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Shortcut: The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner Jan 18, 2026

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

On the December 9th, 1925, a 44-year-old man by the name of Bill Wallace was arrested in Melbourne for the fatal shooting of electrician Ernest Williams after a dispute over smoking in a cafe.
Refusing to explain who he was, Wallace was declared unfit to stand trial and spent the rest of his life in Aradale Psychiatric Hospital, becoming the world’s oldest prisoner at the age of 107.
Our guest is Gideon Haigh, discussing his new book, Who Is Wallace?

You can buy Who Is Wallace? directly from Gideon for $50
Transfer to:
BSB 733 152, Account number 525322, then email your postal address to gideonhaigh@hotmail.com
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Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: Gideon Haigh
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The Story of the World's Oldest Prisoner Jan 18, 2026

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You can watch the video version of this episode here.

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Host: Meshel Laurie
Guest: Gideon Haigh
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Shortcut: The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders Jan 15, 2026

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes.

Pamela Nathan is a clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 40 years’ experience working in prisons, courts and forensic hospitals, and a long history of listening to people whose crimes have shocked the public.

Pamela has recently published a book titled Pain Bleeds Crime, which takes us inside the inner worlds of violent offenders to explore how trauma, silence and past harm shape acts of extreme violence, not as excuses, but as revelations about what lies beneath the crime.

Pamela also reflects on her work in central Australia with young people through CASSE, Creating A Safe Supportive Environment, where she served as CEO for a decade and continues as a board member.

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Guest: Pamela Nathan

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The Inner Worlds of Violent Offenders Jan 15, 2026

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Content warning: this conversation includes discussion of child sexual abuse. Support services can be found further down in these show notes.

Pamela also reflects on her work in central Australia with young people through CASSE, Creating A Safe Supportive Environment, where she served as CEO for a decade and continues as a board member.

You can purchase your copy of Pain Bleeds Crime here.

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Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Pamela Nathan

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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The Day They Blew Up The Police Station: The Russell Street Bombing *Re-Issue* Jan 11, 2026

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Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary Victorian armed robbery squad in its heyday, and he was an eyewitness to what remains the most audacious attack ever carried out by the criminal underworld against Australian law enforcement, the bombing of Police Headquarters in Melbourne’s Russell Street.

This episode is a re-issue of episode #98 from April 25th, 2019.

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Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Rob Bailey

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The Real Dog Day Afternoon - ATC International Jan 09, 2026

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In this episode of ATC International, we're going to the movies. We're looking at the real story behind the 1995 classic film, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino.

It's known as a classic heist flick. But the true story is based on the complicated gay relationship between a Vietnam veteran, and a man desperate to transition and live as a woman.

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CREDITS:

Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

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Shortcut: Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings Jan 05, 2026

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.

In 2005, three bombs exploded in Bali, with two at Jimbaran Bay and a third in Kuta, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted popular tourist areas.

The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.

Our guest is Joe Frost, one of the teenagers on a trip from Newcastle who survived the attack and recently created the podcast Forgotten Bombs Bali 2005.

You can listen to Forgotten Bombs: Bali 2005 wherever you get your podcasts.

You can get in touch with Joe Frost at 9.6 Digital.

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Guest: Joe Frost

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Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings Jan 04, 2026

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In 2005, three bombs exploded in Bali, with two at Jimbaran Bay and a third in Kuta, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted popular tourist areas.

The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.

Our guest is Joe Frost, one of the teenagers on a trip from Newcastle who survived the attack and recently created the podcast Forgotten Bombs Bali 2005.

Watch the video version of this episode here.

You can listen to Forgotten Bombs: Bali 2005 wherever you get your podcasts.

You can get in touch with Joe Frost at 9.6 Digital.

Join our Facebook Group here.

Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

For Support:

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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

Blue Knot Helpline:1300 657 380

CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Joe Frost

Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders with Debi Marshall *Re-Issue* Dec 21, 2025

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Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies.

You can buy the book HERE.

This episode is a re-issue of episode #228 from September 10th, 2021.

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Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Debi Marshall