They're the modern day pirates picking cold gold from the seabed. But the abalone poachers of southern Australia are only ever a step or two in front of the law.

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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.&nbsp;

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule.

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.

They're the modern day pirates picking cold gold from the seabed. But the abalone poachers of southern Australia are only ever a step o...

Diving for the cocaine of cuisine

Part 2 Car thefts in Victoria

While car theft isn't a new thing, it has seen a dramatic surge as organised crooks steal cars for parts - or far, far worse.

While car theft isn't a new thing, it has seen a dramatic surge as organised crooks steal cars for parts - or far, far worse.

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While car theft isn't a new thing, it has seen a dramatic surge as organised crooks steal cars for parts - or far, far worse.
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Grand Theft Auto: Melbourne City

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The fight for George Watson's will

A fight for  inheritance  has opened up a decades-old family mystery.

A fight for  inheritance  has opened up a decades-old family mystery.

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A fight for&nbsp;&nbsp;inheritance&nbsp;&nbsp;has opened up a decades-old family mystery.
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Without a will and a way

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Coby Webb - the tracker cop

Captain Coby Webb has spent a career working with dogs in law enforcement. She tells Andrew about the cases she's worked and the people she's helped find using canine expertise.

Captain Coby Webb has spent a career working with dogs in law enforcement. She tells Andrew about the cases she's worked and the people she's helped find using canine expertise.

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Captain Coby Webb has spent a career working with dogs in law enforcement. She tells Andrew about the cases she's worked and the people she's helped find using canine expertise.
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The tracker cop

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Diving for the cocaine of cuisine

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