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Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors., sihnes a light on the dark corners of Australian life.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

THREE-PART SPECIAL: The Ascot Vale shed where they locked Prue Bird before they killed her is gone. The 13-year-old was no runaway - bu...

A mother's torment: Where is Prue's body?

Life and Crimes podcast:  Louise and Charmian  Faulkner

When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.

When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.

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When Louise Faulkner and her daughter Charmian went missing in 1980, all signs pointed to an unspeakable possibility.
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The sins of the father?

Life and Crimes podcast: abalone poachers

Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.

Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.

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Abalone poaching has plagued Australian waters for decades. Now a mix of triad money and local divers is threatening entire ecosystems.
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Cowboys of the coast

Life and Crimes podcast: The dentist

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.

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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. He betrayed someone who trusted him with an ugly sexual assault. And it took time and determination to bring him to justice.
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A mother's torment: Where is Prue's body?

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