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Australian True Crime

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia"s suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

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57:27

The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

Australian True Crime ·

2026/10/04

In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam. When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic. His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity focused on suicide prevention and online safety, and works to educate young people, parents and communities about the dangers of online sexual extortion

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15:21

Shortcut: The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth

Australian True Crime ·

2026/10/04

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In 2022, teenager Mac Holdsworth was the victim of an online sexual extortion scam. When Mac couldn’t meet the demands for money, nude photos of him were shared with his contacts. The results of that night were catastrophic. His father, Wayne Holdsworth, has since dedicated himself to telling Mac’s story. He founded SmackTalk, a charity

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22:05

True Crime Tonight: The Cornell 7

Australian True Crime ·

2026/10/04

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: How responses to allegations of sexual offending have changed over the years The Cornell 7 An interview with John Herbert about his book, Crossroads. Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do

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24:24

The Backstories of Australia’s Most Colourful Characters

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/30

John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent. He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison. His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the pivotal moments that changed the course of their lives and their paths towards redemption. You can purchase your copy of Crossroads here. You can

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9:04

Shortcut: The Backstories of Australia’s Most...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/30

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. John Herbert describes himself as prison adjacent. He's a Sydney-based boxing trainer who spent decades running a gym in Merrylands, where he worked with young men at risk of heading into crime or prison. His book Crossroads tells the firsthand stories of 13 Australian men whose lives have involved crime, incarceration, sport and adversity, exploring the

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25:48

Helen Garner's Fascination with Crime

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/29

Recently, our friends at Law The Podcast recorded an episode with Helen Garner, and we thought it was too good not to share with our Australian True Crime audience. Enjoy! Show notes: Acclaimed Australian writer Helen Garner discusses her fascination with crime and how encounters with real-life cases have influenced her writing. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest:Helen Garner Editor:Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original musicby

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47:30

The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/27

In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood. Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his bookDay 9 at Wooreen. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can purchase your copy of Day 9 at Wooreen here. You can learn more

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14:49

Shortcut: The Day a Prison Escapee Kidnapped a School

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/27

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In 1977, teacher Rob Hunter and his nine students were taken hostage at a rural Victorian school by convicted kidnapper and prison escapee Edwin John Eastwood. Rob joins us to recount what happened, the people who helped bring the ordeal to an end, and how he spent the decades that followed coming to terms with the experience, as told in his bookDay 9 at

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20:26

True Crime Tonight: Patrick Clancy Speaks

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/27

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: A juror from The Vampire Gigolo case calls in Patrick Clancy’s interview on 60 Minutes An interview with Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do

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57:21

Australia's Devastating Week of Domestic Violence

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/24

Australia has suffered at least five domestic violence deaths in the last seven days. Way above our already appalling average. We have two guests for today's episode: Kylie Druett is a co-founder of Australian Voices for the Silenced, an advocacy organisation representing families affected by domestic violence-related homicides, and will speak about the long-term impact on those left behind. Karen Bevan, CEO of Full Stop Australia, will discuss the recent spate of alleged domestic violence-related

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18:43

True Crime Tonight: Snowtown Killer Gets Parole

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/22

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: Last week's episode of Australian True Crime "The House of Horrors in Katanning" James Vlassakis gaining parole Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have information regarding any of

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51:50

The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/20

In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine. Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his innocence. Almost 40 years on, investigative journalist Hedley Thomas has revisited the evidence in his new podcast The Poisoned Wife. You can

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15:07

Shortcut: The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/20

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In April 1986, 30-year-old Rosslyn McQueen was found dead inside her home in Lockwood, near Bendigo, five months pregnant with her second child, with a toxicology report finding she had died from a massive dose of strychnine. Her husband, Ray McQueen, was eventually charged with her murder, but the case never went to trial and he has always maintained his

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35:07

Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders *Re-Issue*

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/17

We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole. The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John Bunting. Journalist Jeremy Pudney, who wrote the definitive book on these murders Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murders joined us to talk about the

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13:12

Shortcut: Snowtown: The Bodies in the Barrels Murders...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/17

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. We are re-issuing this episode from 2019 given that James Vlassakis has been granted parole. The shocking discovery of eight dismembered bodies in six barrels in the South Australian town of Snowtown made headlines around the world. In total there were 12 victims of a killing team of three men from the North Adelaide suburbs, led by the depraved John

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21:17

True Crime Tonight: Ruby Discovers Serial

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/15

This week on True Crime Tonight we discuss: This month in crime history with Michael Adams from the Forgotten Australia podcast Season one of Serial The mistrial of Lindsay Clancy Hosted by Meshel Laurie, True Crime Tonight airs Sundays from 6-7pm on KIIS, breaking down the biggest crime stories, documentaries and cases everyone’s talking about. Got a question or comment you want played on the show? Get involved by sending us a voice message on our True Crime Hotline here. Do you have

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48:52

The House of Horrors in Katanning

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/13

In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job. Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys. Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian Scandal and the story behind it. ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can purchase your copy of To Be Believed: A West

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14:57

Shortcut: The House of Horrors in Katanning

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/13

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In 1985, Maggie Dawkins arrived in Katanning for what was supposed to be a short-term job. Instead, she became an advocate for young people at the St Andrews Hostel, where convicted paedophile Dennis McKenna abused dozens of boys. Maggie has spent the past 40 years fighting for survivors, and joins us to discuss her book To Be Believed: A West Australian

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15:22

Shortcut: The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/10

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In January 2022, Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life, in a case that has raised complex questions around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility. Her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, all died in the attack, and Clancy’s

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40:47

The Unresolved Case of Lindsay Clancy - ATC...

Australian True Crime ·

2026/09/09

In January 2022, Lindsay Clancy was accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home before attempting to take her own life, in a case that has raised complex questions around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility. Her children, Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, all died in the attack, and Clancy’s first trial ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. Former prosecutor and trial attorney Margaret McLean joins us to discuss

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