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Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

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Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.

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  • Machete madness

    Machete madness
    Jun 13 2025

    What once was a tool for the tropics is causing havoc on southern streets. Andrew Rule looks at the recent ban on machetes.

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    21 mins
  • A poachers' paradise?

    A poachers' paradise?
    May 31 2025

    Early morning bayside walkers often spot masked men with a bag in one hand and a speargun in the other. Here’s what they’re really up to and why our government is turning a blind eye.

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    29 mins
  • Ballarat bullets and where not to find them

    Ballarat bullets and where not to find them
    May 30 2025

    How do you lose thousands of rounds of ammunition? Andrew Rule outlines how a dispute with a real estate agent can turn into a safe full of missing bullets.

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    36 mins

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Thoroughly interesting and intriguing. Andrew keeps you interested throughout the podcast. I find Andrew doesn't extend the story more than it needs to

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Too many ads

Good content but way too many ads for such short episodes. im trying to binge the episodes related to underbelly at work but the ads are overbearing.

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