Hedley Thomas Sick to Death podcast launch: Australia's Dr Death Jayant Patel

A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who made catastrophic mistakes - and went unchallenged by a broken system.

A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who made catastrophic mistakes - and went unchallenged by a broken system. Hedley Thomas is here for a special episode to mark the launch of Sick To Death, available now in Apple Podcasts and at sicktodeathpodcast.com

This is an episode of our daily news podcast The Front, presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton with Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who made catastrophic mistakes - and went unchallenged by a broken system. Hedley Thomas is here for a special episode to mark the launch of Sick To Death, available now in Apple Podcasts and at <a href="http://sicktodeathpodcast.com">sicktodeathpodcast.com</a>
This is an episode of our daily news podcast The Front, presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton with Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Hedley Thomas’ new podcast: Sick To Death 

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For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved. 

For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved. 

Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, together with retired detective and cold case specialist Damian Loone, who appeared in The Australian’s award-winning podcast series The Teacher’s Pet and The Teacher’s Trial.

Search 'Dear Rachelle' to listen now.

For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved.&nbsp;
Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, together with retired detective and cold case specialist Damian Loone, who appeared in The Australian&rsquo;s award-winning podcast series The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet and The Teacher&rsquo;s Trial.
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Introducing Dear Rachelle

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Virginia and Steve find out exactly what it takes to hold sexual predators accountable in a court of law.

Virginia and Steve find out exactly what it takes to hold sexual predators accountable in a court of law.

Building a case

A special episode of our daily news podcast The Front, featuring Virginia Tapscott with some award news.

A special episode of our daily news podcast The Front, featuring Virginia Tapscott with some award news. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

A special episode of our daily news podcast The Front, featuring Virginia Tapscott with some award news. 
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

From The Front: Virginia Tapscott on a journalist's dilemma

Most discussions around sexual violence centre on the victim. What if the solution lies in better understanding the predator?

Most discussions around sexual violence centre on the victim. What if the solution lies in better understanding the predator?

Abusers and the abused

Another victim comes forward with crucial new information that supports Alex’s story.

Another victim comes forward with crucial new information that supports Alex&rsquo;s story.

Breakthrough

Alex’s death remains shrouded in mystery. This episode retraces her final days.

Alex&rsquo;s death remains shrouded in mystery. This episode retraces her final days.&nbsp;

Girl with a Halo

How people around Virginia reacted to her disclosures of sexual abuse defined the course of her recovery. What does it sound like to tell one of your darkest secrets?

How people around Virginia reacted to her disclosures of sexual abuse defined the course of her recovery. What does it sound like to tell one of your darkest secrets?

Confessions

Alex was loved - and intensely alive. We meet her friends and the man who wanted to spend his life with her, and hear how her trauma bubbled to the surface.

Alex was loved - and intensely alive. We meet her friends and the man who wanted to spend his life with her, and hear how her trauma bubbled to the surface.

A deadly spiral

What happens when you expose sex offenders within your own family? Virginia and Steve find out how far people will go to bury the truth.

What happens when you expose sex offenders within your own family? Virginia and Steve find out how far people will go to bury the truth.

Torn Apart

Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian. Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

 

Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family&rsquo;s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian.&nbsp;Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.
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Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families.

My Sister's Secrets

Virginia Tapscott’s sister died by suicide following a devastating betrayal by a family member. Together with Steve Jackson, she’s on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth – and shine a light on the secrets we all keep.

Virginia Tapscott is on a quest to uncover her family’s darkest truth - and shine a light on the secrets in all our families. This gripping new investigative podcast is created by Tapscott and journalist Steve Jackson, and brought to you by The Australian. Proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.

 

My Sister's Secrets

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