From their first foothold in the cane fields of Queensland, the Calabrian mafia spread to become major players in the Australian underworld. Andrew Rule charts the trail of blood left behind in their rise. 
 

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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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.

From their first foothold in the cane fields of Queensland, the Calabrian mafia spread to become major players in the Australian underw...

The Calabrian crew. Part 1

Donna fights Festival Hall assaults. Part 1

In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.

In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.

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In the first of a four-part special, Andrew Rule talks to a woman, Donna, who after a horrifying assault, has fought for half a century for justice.
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 A 50-year quest for justice. Part 1

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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career in catching crooks

Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Narelle Fraser joins the show to recount some of the worst criminals she investigated.
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 2

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Former cop Narelle Fraser

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state.
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WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT: Former cop Narelle Fraser joins the show to talk about her remarkable career going up against some of the worst crims in the state. Find out more about the documentary The Policewoman at:&nbsp;<a href="https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792835203664000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0y1YtrD7bRN5_zw8oTBfKY">https://filmquarter.com.au/thepolicewoman</a>
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The Policewoman: Narelle Fraser's career catching evil men. Part 1

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The Calabrian crew. Part 1

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