Fresh inquiry into Queensland’s DNA lab gets underway in Brisbane as Dr Kirsty Wright seeks answers in Shandee Blackburn murder case

Public hearings for a rare second inquiry into catastrophic failings at Queensland’s forensics lab are about to get underway in Brisbane.

Public hearings for a rare second inquiry into catastrophic failings at Queensland’s besieged forensics lab are about to get underway in Brisbane. 

In this episode of Shandee’s Legacy, Hedley Thomas, David Murray, Claire Harvey, and Matthew Condon drill down into the questions yet to be answered about Project 13: who knew what and when, and why didn’t the lab’s new boss raise it at the first inquiry? 

We also get to know the new legal team brought in to lead the new inquiry.

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.

For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.

If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Public hearings for a rare second inquiry into catastrophic failings at Queensland’s besieged forensics lab are about to get underway in Brisbane. 
In this episode of Shandee’s Legacy, Hedley Thomas, David Murray, Claire Harvey, and Matthew Condon drill down into the questions yet to be answered about Project 13: who knew what and when, and why didn’t the lab’s new boss raise it at the first inquiry? 
We also get to know the new legal team brought in to lead the new inquiry.
To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story"> shandee.com.au</a>.
For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.
If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why.  

To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - Shandee@theaustralian.com.au

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. &nbsp;
To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a>

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved.

Shandee's Story

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. 

Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au

To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - Shandee@theaustralian.com.au

 

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher&rsquo;s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why.&nbsp;
Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au
To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a>
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Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Listen on our app.

Shandee’s Legacy Episode 12: History Repeating

Hear Live Lehrmann trial updates

We're covering another huge trial every day on The Australian's daily news podcast The Front.

We're covering another huge trial every day on The Australian's daily news podcast The Front.

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

We're covering another huge trial every day on The Australian's daily news podcast The Front.
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian’s app.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

Queensland DNA lab Project 13 inquiry : Commissioner Annabelle Bennett SC delivers findings

Annabelle Bennett SC has delivered her findings in the Project 13 inquiry – and nobody has been held responsible for the historic DNA disaster.

There was no fanfare when Commissioner Annabelle Bennett SC handed down her findings from the Project 13 inquiry.

Only disappointment that the inquiry failed to hold anyone responsible for the biggest disaster in the lab’s history. 

In this episode of Shandee’s Legacy, Dr Kirsty Wright joins Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, and David Murray to dissect and comment on the findings from this rare second inquiry, the future of a lab at the heart of the criminal justice system, and the case which started all of this: the slaying of Shandee Blackburn in 2013.

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.

For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.

If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

There was no fanfare when Commissioner Annabelle Bennett SC handed down her findings from the Project 13 inquiry.
Only disappointment that the inquiry failed to hold anyone responsible for the biggest disaster in the lab’s history. 
In this episode of Shandee’s Legacy, Dr Kirsty Wright joins Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, and David Murray to dissect and comment on the findings from this rare second inquiry, the future of a lab at the heart of the criminal justice system, and the case which started all of this: the slaying of Shandee Blackburn in 2013.
To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story"> shandee.com.au</a>.
For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.
If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Shandee’s Legacy Episode 14: Closing Ranks

Shandee’s Legacy Episode 13:  Science Speak

Public hearings in a second inquiry into the lab and the disastrous Project 13 have concluded. Closing submissions have been delivered. And still questions are left unanswered.

Public hearings in a second inquiry into the lab and the disastrous Project 13 have concluded. Closing submissions have been delivered. And still questions are left unanswered.

Why was the automated process unleashed on precious crime-scene samples? Who wrote the mysterious and damning Project 13 report? And why didn’t the lab’s new boss flag it in the first inquiry?

In this episode, Hedley Thomas, David Murray, and Matthew Condon dissect a baffling week in Brisbane’s Magistrates Court – and what it all means for the investigation into the murder of Shandee Blackburn.

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.


For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.
If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Public hearings in a second inquiry into the lab and the disastrous Project 13 have concluded. Closing submissions have been delivered. And still questions are left unanswered.
Why was the automated process unleashed on precious crime-scene samples? Who wrote the mysterious and damning Project 13 report? And why didn’t the lab’s new boss flag it in the first inquiry?
In this episode, Hedley Thomas, David Murray, and Matthew Condon dissect a baffling week in Brisbane’s Magistrates Court – and what it all means for the investigation into the murder of Shandee Blackburn.
To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.
 For daily updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app. If you need support, Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14.

Shandee’s Legacy Episode 12: History Repeating

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