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Australian True Crime

Australian True Crime

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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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  • The Day They Blew Up The Police Station: The Russell Street Bombing *Re-Issue*
    Jan 11 2026

    Retired Victoria Police Chief Inspector Rob Bailey has seen a lot over the course of his career. Among many other things, he was part of the legendary Victorian armed robbery squad in its heyday, and he was an eyewitness to what remains the most audacious attack ever carried out by the criminal underworld against Australian law enforcement, the bombing of Police Headquarters in Melbourne’s Russell Street.

    This episode is a re-issue of episode #98 from April 25th, 2019.

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    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Rob Bailey

    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

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    35 mins
  • The Real Dog Day Afternoon - ATC International
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode of ATC International, we're going to the movies. We're looking at the real story behind the 1995 classic film, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino.

    It's known as a classic heist flick. But the true story is based on the complicated gay relationship between a Vietnam veteran, and a man desperate to transition and live as a woman.

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    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

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    45 mins
  • Shortcut: Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings
    Jan 5 2026

    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 2005, three bombs exploded at Jimbaran Bay in Bali, killing and injuring civilians in an attack that once again targeted a popular tourist area.

    The attack came just three years after the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.

    Our guest is Joe Frost, one of the teenagers on a trip from Newcastle who survived the attack and recently created the podcast Forgotten Bombs Bali 2005.

    You can listen to Forgotten Bombs: Bali 2005 wherever you get your podcasts.

    You can get in touch with Joe Frost at 9.6 Digital.

    Join our Facebook Group here.

    Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.

    For Support:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

    13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

    Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380

    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Joe Frost

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

    Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook

    Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.

    Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

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    18 mins
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Disturbing and fabulous....all in the one episode. What a great insight into the depths of the trolling world and those dedicated to make changes

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The topic was repeated again & again, interrupted by the advertisementfor upcoming shows & I found it boring.

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