Every story has a beginning. The death of Jaidyn Leskie had its roots in a family melodrama that spanned generations. 
 

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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.

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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.

Every story has a beginning. The death of Jaidyn Leskie had its roots in a family melodrama that spanned generations....

Tragedy in Moe. Part 2

Part 2 Life and Crimes: Peter Boland's legal nightmare

Peter Boland is the sole carer for his quadriplegic, brain-injured son “PJ”. An obscure glitch in a gearbox upgrade  left the veteran truck driver, who has never lost his license, navigating a legal nightmare.

Peter Boland is the sole carer for his quadriplegic, brain-injured son “PJ”. An obscure glitch in a gearbox upgrade  left the veteran truck driver, who has never lost his license, navigating a legal nightmare.

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Peter Boland is the sole carer for his quadriplegic, brain-injured son &ldquo;PJ&rdquo;. An obscure glitch in a gearbox upgrade &nbsp;left the veteran truck driver, who has never lost his license, navigating a legal nightmare.
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A battler truckie vs the law

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Life and Crimes: Troy Pannell

When former AFL umpire Troy Pannel's car crashed last week it ended a story of shipping, racing and elite sport. And it may have started another one that plays out in court.

When former AFL umpire Troy Pannel's car crashed last week it ended a story of shipping, racing and elite sport. And it may have started another one that plays out in court.

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When former AFL umpire Troy Pannel's car crashed last week it ended a story of shipping, racing and elite sport. And it may have started another one that plays out in court.
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Out of bounds

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Part 3 Life and Crimes: Machete ban

What once was a tool for the tropics is causing havoc on southern streets. Andrew Rule looks at the recent ban on machetes.

What once was a tool for the tropics is causing havoc on southern streets. Andrew Rule looks at the recent ban on machetes.

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What once was a tool for the tropics is causing havoc on southern streets. Andrew Rule looks at the recent ban on machetes.
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Machete madness

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