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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
  • The life and death of cop killer Dezi Freeman

    The life and death of cop killer Dezi Freeman
    Apr 10 2026

    Andrew Rule looks at the early years ofthe self-described sovereign citizen, who was shot dead at Thologolong after a seven-month manhunt.

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

    If you or anyone you know needs help
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    18 mins
  • A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing

    A witness to Melbourne's worst bombing
    Apr 3 2026

    WARNING: Disturbing content. Bill Ayes is a former crime journo who was at the right place at the very worst time, when a group of criminals tried to blow up Victoria Police HQ.
    He talks with Andrew about being in the building when the blast happened, and what happened after.

    Read Bill's first person account at:

    https://www.heraldsun.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-victoria/hellish-scene-well-never-forget-russell-street-bombing-the-day-melbourne-lost-its-innocence/news-story/6096adac86275e231aeb667bfa56cf3f

    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 hel
    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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    40 mins
  • Tales from behind bars. Part 2

    Tales from behind bars. Part 2
    Mar 27 2026

    Former prison officer Brian Coglan rejoins the show to tell more stories from one of Australia's toughest prisons

    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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    32 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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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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