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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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Episodes
  • How a nightmare became a beacon of hope

    How a nightmare became a beacon of hope
    Jul 4 2025

    When a group of young people took their own lives in a suicide cluster in the Macedon Ranges, local parents vowed to give kids the language to cope with the once-taboo subject of mental health. This episode was edited by Jasime Geddes.

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    Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au

    Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
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    20 mins
  • A battler truckie vs the law

    A battler truckie vs the law
    Jun 27 2025

    Peter Boland is the sole carer for his quadriplegic, brain-injured son “PJ”. An obscure glitch in a gearbox upgrade left the veteran truck driver, who has never lost his license, navigating a legal nightmare.

    Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts

    Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au

    Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
    Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help
    Lifeline: 13 11 14
    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • Out of bounds

    Out of bounds
    Jun 20 2025

    When former AFL umpire Troy Pannel's car crashed last week it ended a story of shipping, racing and elite sport. And it may have started another one that plays out in court.

    Subscribe to Crime X+ to hear episodes early and ad free, unlock bonus content and access our slate of award-winning true crime podcasts

    Have a question for one of our Q+A shows? ask it at: lifeandcrimes@news.com.au
    Like the show? Get more at https://heraldsun.com.au/andrewrule
    Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au

    Crimestoppers: https://crimestoppers.com.au/

    If you or anyone you know needs help
    Lifeline: 13 11 14
    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    34 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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