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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
  • Return of the Postcard Bandit

    Return of the Postcard Bandit
    Feb 6 2026

    As good crooks go, Brenden James Abbott was one of the best in the badness business. Now, with a new drama and a new doco about him on screens, Andrew Rule reviews his chaotic career.

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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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    27 mins
  • The bookie robber's brother. Part 2

    The bookie robber's brother. Part 2
    Jan 30 2026

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT Author Gregory M Carroll rejoins the show to talk about living through the bloody aftermath of the great bookie robbery.

    Lean more about Gregory's book:
    https://gregorymcarroll.com/

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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
    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

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    33 mins
  • The bookie robber's brother. Part 1

    The bookie robber's brother. Part 1
    Jan 16 2026

    Author Gregory M Carroll's big brother was one of the notorious gang that pulled off one of the biggest heists in Australian history.
    Now Gregory has written a fictionalised account of the crime, and the men who pulled it off.

    Lean more about Gregory's book:
    https://gregorymcarroll.com/

    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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    31 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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