Hedley Thomas The Poisoned Wife podcast series investigates the unsolved murder of pregnant mother Rosslyn McQueen

Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today’s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. 

Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today’s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. The Poisoned Wife is a podcast examination of how a 30-year-old pregnant mother died of strychnine poisoning in her own home - and nobody has been brought to justice.

Who killed Rosslyn McQueen?

How key witness in Rosslyn McQueen murder broke her 40-year silence on case

Subscribers to The Australian hear new episodes first on Apple Podcasts, on The Australian’s app and thepoisonedwife.com, where you’ll find photos, videos, timelines, stories and more.

See the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

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

Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today&rsquo;s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. The Poisoned Wife is a podcast examination of how a 30-year-old pregnant mother died of strychnine poisoning in her own home - and nobody has been brought to justice.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/who-killed-rosslyn-mcqueen/news-story/e932b5f03261d8b847c5c3b6fd84b3a0">Who killed Rosslyn McQueen?</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/how-key-witness-in-rosslyn-mcqueen-murder-broke-her-40year-silence-on-case/news-story/fb8f08c83aac23965ec57ca29009a37b">How key witness in Rosslyn McQueen murder broke her 40-year silence on case</a>
Subscribers to The Australian hear new episodes first on Apple Podcasts, on The Australian&rsquo;s app and <a href="http://thepoisonedwife.com">thepoisonedwife.com</a>, where you&rsquo;ll find photos, videos, timelines, stories and more.
See the video by subscribing to our&nbsp;<a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Hedley Thomas’ new podcast investigation, The Poisoned Wife

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Prince Harry, wife Meghan Markle, and children Archie and Lilibet to return to UK

The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle have enrolled their two children, Archie and Lilibet, in English schools and are planning an imminent return to the country they left in 2020 amid a storm of claims about bullying, racism and family divisions.  Plus, missing hiker Lily Cooper found deceased and KPMG to cut hundreds of staff.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle have enrolled their two children, Archie and Lilibet, in English schools and are planning an imminent return to the country they left in 2020 amid a storm of claims about bullying, racism and family divisions.  Plus, missing hiker Lily Cooper found deceased and KPMG to cut hundreds of staff.

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Harry and Meghan to return to live in the UK

Hiker Lily Hooper, 18, found dead after eight days in NSW Southern Highlands

KPMG begins brutal 500 jobs cull amid audit scandal fallout

The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle have enrolled their two children, Archie and Lilibet, in English schools and are planning an imminent return to the country they left in 2020 amid a storm of claims about bullying, racism and family divisions.&nbsp; Plus, missing hiker Lily Cooper found deceased and KPMG to cut hundreds of staff.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/harry-and-meghan-to-return-to-live-in-the-uk/news-story/2a1e462bdaa53dabd668ededf26c519e">Harry and Meghan to return to live in the UK</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/hiker-lily-hooper-18-found-after-eight-days-in-nsw-southern-highlands/news-story/7dddf559b941d6b35e316dea1d971166">Hiker Lily Hooper, 18, found dead after eight days in NSW Southern Highlands</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/kpmg-begins-brutal-500-jobs-cull-amid-audit-scandal-fallout/news-story/fbd20bbcbec285e0215c733011c4b9b8">KPMG begins brutal 500 jobs cull amid audit scandal fallout</a>

How Prince Harry’s return to the UK will work 

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Victorian Court of Appeal hears fresh trial application by mushroom murderer Erin Patterson

A ‘colossal failure’ and a ‘catastrophic miscarriage of justice’: that’s the claim from mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s lawyers as she launches a bid to get out of jail. Today, the appeal - and how the Crown is trying to ensure Pattersons is put away for even longer. 

A ‘colossal failure’ and a ‘catastrophic miscarriage of justice’: that’s the claim from mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s lawyers as she launches a bid to get out of jail. Today, the appeal - and how the Crown is trying to ensure Pattersons is put away for even longer. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Appeals in mushroom killer case: Freedom bid or more time for Erin Patterson

Inside the court where Erin Patterson will learn whether she will be freed

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal kicks off

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

A &lsquo;colossal failure&rsquo; and a &lsquo;catastrophic miscarriage of justice&rsquo;: that&rsquo;s the claim from mushroom murderer Erin Patterson&rsquo;s lawyers as she launches a bid to get out of jail. Today, the appeal - and how the Crown is trying to ensure Pattersons is put away for even longer.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/appeals-in-mushroom-killer-case-freedom-bid-or-more-time-for-erin-patterson/news-story/18ac6d7b007008a114fbc4480a017e3a">Appeals in mushroom killer case: Freedom bid or more time for Erin Patterson</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/inside-the-court-where-erin-patterson-will-learn-whether-she-will-be-freed/news-story/c47fc94c722b8351a2f01e8908196c07">Inside the court where Erin Patterson will learn whether she will be freed</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/mushroom-murderer-erin-pattersons-appeal-kicks-off/news-story/42b4bcb41f25ce6bebf1ec44bcd3aa60">Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson&rsquo;s appeal kicks off</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

‘A colossal failure’: Erin Patterson’s bid for a fresh trial

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/42891f56-4b90-4869-b962-b4ab00aed222/transcript

Queen Camilla on King’s Cancer, Charles Spencer’s Diana Book, Sydney Swans Players Suspended

 The Queen reveals how difficult it was in 2024 to remain silent about the King’s - still undefined - cancer diagnosis, as it’s revealed Princess Diana’s brother will write a book about her life. Plus, the Sydney Swans take action against players caught up in an alleged late-night Melbourne incident, although nobody has been charged. 

The Queen reveals how difficult it was in 2024 to remain silent about the King’s - still undefined - cancer diagnosis, as it’s revealed Princess Diana’s brother will write a book about her life. Plus, the Sydney Swans take action against players caught up in an alleged late-night Melbourne incident, although nobody has been charged.

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Diana’s brother Charles promises ‘revelations’ in book on her life

Voice architect Marcia Langton calls for national agency on social cohesion

Sydney players stood down for remainder of season over serious breach of club standards

The Queen reveals how difficult it was in 2024 to remain silent about the King&rsquo;s - still undefined - cancer diagnosis, as it&rsquo;s revealed Princess Diana&rsquo;s brother will write a book about her life. Plus, the Sydney Swans take action against players caught up in an alleged late-night Melbourne incident, although nobody has been charged.
Read more:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/dianas-brother-charles-promises-revelations-in-book-on-her-life/news-story/c436c0f17cd1674048ea39bf960af64e">Diana&rsquo;s brother Charles promises &lsquo;revelations&rsquo; in book on her life</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/voice-architect-marcia-langton-calls-for-national-agency-on-social-cohesion/news-story/5465a321c9988a3cf2a4708fd4b9e7ac">Voice architect Marcia Langton calls for national agency on social cohesion</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-swans-players-wait-to-learn-punishments-from-club-after-serious-breach-of-standards/live-coverage/cbe8c3c72b43c35e1b22dd8fcc0e63b3">Sydney players stood down for remainder of season over serious breach of club standards</a>

Camilla reveals pain of staying silent about King’s cancer

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Hedley Thomas’ new podcast investigation, The Poisoned Wife

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