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Phia's Brother Corey Was No Angel. Mar 07, 2021

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Phia Power’s brother Corey wasn’t exactly a model citizen, but should that make us any less interested in seeing justice for his murder?

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Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb

With thanks to Phia Power.

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Barrenjoey Road - Update - #193 Feb 28, 2021

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Neil Mercer and Ruby Jones are still investigating the crimes of Neville Tween, who stalked Sydney’s Northern Beaches without apparent impunity in the 70s and 80s. He trained up dozens of other sex offenders and released them into the community too. How did he get away with so much for so long? The unsolved disappearance of Trudy Adams was just the beginning. The book, Barrenjoey Road is out now, through ABC books.

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With thanks to Neil Mercer

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The Husband Poisoner - #192 Feb 21, 2021

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Sydney experienced a noticeable uptick in homicides post WWII, and as police made more and more arrests the startling truth emerged. Women represented a much higher proportion of offenders than ever before and their MO struck fear into husbands nation wide.

Dr Tanya Bretherton joins us to discuss the phenomenon and her book, THE HUSBAND POISONER

Show notes for Episode 192:

Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb

With thanks to Dr Tanya Bretherton

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The Unsolved Frankston & Tynong North Murders - #191 Feb 14, 2021

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Author Brian Willams is back with another deep dive into crime - this time the baffling Tynong and Frankston North Serial Killings that are still unsolved 40 years since the discovery of three female murder victims who were ritualistically concealed in Victorian bushland.

We also spoke to Brian for Episode #59 about his book about serial killer Martha Needle .

Show notes for Episode 191:

Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb

With thanks to Brian Williams

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The Vanishing Criminal - #190 Feb 07, 2021

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There was a time in Australia where crime was hectic - armed robberies, a racket in stolen goods like stereos that could be sold quickly, an explosion in the heroin trade, shocking gun crimes including at Hoddle Street Melbourne, Strathfield Plaza in Sydney and Port Arthur in Tasmania .

Even former Prime minister the late Bob Hawke and his family were directly touched by the impacts of the drug trade when he and then wife Hazel spoke to the nation about their daughter’s heroin addiction.

By 2000, Australia had the highest rate of burglary, the highest rate of assault, sexual assault and robbery and the second highest rate of motor vehicle theft among 25 countries included in an international crime victim survey, included the United States, the UK and Europe.

But then something happened.

Researchers Don Weatherburn and Sara Rahman explored the downward trend in crimes that’s become the book The Vanishing Criminal.

Show notes for Episode 190:

Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb

With thanks to Don Weatherburn author of The Vanishing Criminal

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Stalking Claremont - #189 Jan 31, 2021

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The Claremont Serial Killer. Bret Christian is a journalist from Perth, in fact he's a newspaper owner and he's been following the Claremont serial killer case from the very beginning. Now, after sitting through every day of the trial he's written the definitive book, Stalking Claremont, and he joins us exclusively to talk about it.

I've read it and it's great. It's a very intense story, especially when you think about what a great mystery it was for so long. To find out how obvious this guy actually was... well it's just mind-boggling. I hope you like the episode. “After The Night” The Stan Original documentary series about Perth's first serial killer is streaming now.

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Show notes for Episode 189:

Your hosts are Meshel Laurie and Emily Webb

With thanks to this week's guest Bret Christian, whose new book “Stalking Claremont” is available now.

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Lynne McGranger (Yes, it's Irene!) Jan 27, 2021

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Hi friend. We're back next week with all new Australian True Crime but in the meantime, please give our new show Calm ya Farm a try. It’s a short drop of practical wisdom from unlikely gurus. This one is Home and Away’s Irene!

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Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the Acknowledgement of Country.

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Spotlight Series: Stalking Australia: She ain't no Mary Poppins Jan 26, 2021

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Another instalment of our Spotlight series, where we showcase one of our favourite podcasts.

Stalking is prevalent in Australia. There are hundreds of cases reported every year. These people’s existence have been besieged by a stalker. Survivors often are voiceless and have no place to tell their stories. This podcast is giving a voice to these victims. A place to tell their stories. Hopefully we can help others who are in this terrible situation to fight back.

Bringing up children is a hard job any day of the week. But throw into the mix two young children with maladaptive behaviour, and a young mother who has just undergone spinal surgery, leaving her in a wheelchair during recuperation. Now, what was needed here was a nanny who could fly in like Mary Poppins and help Shannon with the children and chores. What flew in was a mother's worst nightmare.

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If you or someone you know is being stalked please reach out for help:

Literally millions are stalked every year, yet there is still so much stigma, silence, and shame around this subject. It’s time we speak up. Together, we can all break the silence on this unacceptable, illegal, and far-too-widespread behaviour.

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Spotlight Series: Still Not Asking For it - Episode 2 Jan 18, 2021

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The 2nd part of the Still Not Asking For It podcast, presented by Rory Banwell.

Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.

The Still Not Asking For It Project was born in July 2014. Rory was pregnant and when her and her partner discovered they were pregnant with a girl, the first thing someone said was 'well, time to buy a gun'; it was then that the shocking nature of embedded rape culture slapped me across the face.

Australian girls have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted at some time in their life. Australian men have a 1 in 23 chance (80% of those assaults occurring before age 10), members of LGBTQIA+ community have a 1 in 2 chance and rates of sexual assault for those with an intellectual disability stand at 90%. We have a problem and SNAFI aimed to do something about it.

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A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this podcast. In particular Tullia Connor for her guidance, support and time.

To the participants, this project wouldn't have been possible without you.

Thank you for sharing your stories and for helping me to create a powerful piece of art.

Hear the 2nd part of this podcast here.

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If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please contact 1800Respect on 1800 737 732.

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Spotlight Series: Still Not Asking For It - Episode 1 Jan 12, 2021

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Our Spotlight Series continues with the Still Not Asking For It podcast, presented by Rory Banwell.

Warning: please be advised this episode contains graphic content.

Music courtesy of bensound.com

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this podcast. In particular Tullia Connor for her guidance, support and time.

To the participants, this project wouldn't have been possible without you.

Thank you for sharing your stories and for helping me to create a powerful piece of art.

Hear the 2nd part of this podcast here.

FB: @facebook.com/stillnotaskingforit.rbp

IG: @rorybanwell @stillnotaskingforitproject

Website: @stillnotaskingforit.org

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please contact 1800Respect on 1800 737 732.

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