Episode 1: The Ambush
Australia was left in shock when four young police officers were ambushed on the driveway of a property in the Queensland outback town of Wieambilla: two were executed in cold blood, two were forced to fight for their lives, and an innocent neighbour was murdered. Before the coronial inquest begins…
New from us: The Ultimate Sacrifice
A year on from Hannah's Story, host Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge share an update and invite you to listen to their new podcast,The Ultimate Sacrifice. Tap here for episodes 1 & 2, droping Monday, July 15th Apple Podcasts Spotify Two weeks before Christmas in 2022, what should have bee…
6. Hannah's Legacy
Amidst the grief, there is a story of hope. There has to be, to give Hannah a voice and to ensure her legacy. So how are Hannah's family, friends and all those touched by the tragedy finding a way forward? Sue & Lloyd Clarke are working tirelessly to turn Small Steps 4 Hannah into a movement: ch…
5. Lessons Learned
We cannot talk about Hannah Clarke without acknowledging the other women killed in similar circumstances. It’s Australia’s shame - on average one woman is killed every week by a partner or former partner. In this episode, we ask Queensland’s Police Commissioner and former Attorney General what ha…
4. The Inquest
Two years have passed since the unimaginable murder of Hannah and her children. Now the Coronial Inquest begins, with new evidence drawing back the curtain on how this young family’s life was lived and lost. Disturbing details made public for the first time, along with CCTV footage, phone calls, a …
3. 19th February, 2020
It was a day that shocked Australia: the day Rowan Baxter killed Hannah Clarke and their three children, dousing them in petrol and setting them on fire in a quiet suburban street. We return to the scene of the crime with witnesses, journalists, the lead paramedic - complete strangers caught up in …
2. Red Flags
When Hannah left Rowan Baxter things took a dramatic turn, his behaviour escalating from concerning to dangerous. Those around them understood, for the first time, just how controlling he was. By putting the relationship under a microscope we can identify the tactics he used, and how he manipulated…
1. Hannah Clarke
In February 2020, the name Hannah Clarke was etched into the national consciousness. But who was Hannah? She was a natural leader, full of energy and positivity. She was a supportive friend, loyal daughter and sister, but most of all an incredible mother. As we try to understand the evolution of…
Introducing: Hannah’s Story
In February 2020 the name Hannah Clarke was etched into the national consciousness after her estranged husband killed her and their three young children in one of the most horrific acts of domestic violence Australia has seen. It sparked outrage, shock and a community conversation about a form of …