Episodes

  • 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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    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Rob Bailey

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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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    CREDITS:

    Hosted and created by Meshel Laurie

    Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard

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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.

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

    1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732

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    CREDITS:

    Host: Meshel Laurie

    Guest: Joe Frost

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard

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    18 mins
  • Forgotten Bombs: The Other Bali Bombings
    Jan 4 2026

    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/

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    59 mins
  • Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders with Debi Marshall *Re-Issue*
    Dec 21 2025

    Veteran journalist and True Crime author Debi Marshall joins us to talk about her book, Banquet: The Untold Story of Adelaide’s Family Murders. It follows on from her Foxtel series and podcast, Frozen Lies.

    You can buy the book HERE.

    This episode is a re-issue of episode #228 from September 10th, 2021.

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    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: Debi Marshall

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    56 mins
  • Neil Mitchell’s Life in Crime
    Dec 14 2025

    Neil Mitchell is a legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who became one of the youngest editors of an Australian newspaper in 1985 at The Herald.


    He went on to write for The Age before beginning his extraordinary 37-year run on 3AW, where his talkback show made him a dedicated supporter of victims of crime.


    His podcast Neil Mitchell Asks Why is available wherever you get your podcasts, and he joins Australian True Crime to talk about the cases that stay with him.


    Click here to listen to Neil Mitchell Asks Why.


    We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.


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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: Neil Mitchell

    Executive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard


    GET IN TOUCH:

    https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/

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    56 mins
  • Shortcut: The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International
    Dec 10 2025

    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.


    This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality.


    Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be confirmed.


    If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

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


    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

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    16 mins
  • The Yosemite Serial Killer (With a Twist) - ATC International
    Dec 10 2025

    This week for ATC International, we travel back to 1999, when the locals of the Yosemite Valley were being terrorised by a serial killer with an exceeding brutality.


    Between the months of February and July, Carole Sund, Silvina Pelosso, Juliana Sund and Joie Ruth Armstrong were all murdered by Cary Stayner. The full list of his crimes however, are still yet to be confirmed.


    If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:

    Lifeline on 13 11 14

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


    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    44 mins