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    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 (349)

    The tobacco wars

    The tobacco wars

    What seems to be a minor way to dodge a luxury tax, may instead be fanning the flames of a new gangland battle. 
    Andrew Rule explains.

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    Life and Times - Episode 3 - The innocent and the guilty

    Life and Times - Episode 3 - The innocent and the guilty

    Andrew Rule speaks with Olivia Jenkins on the complexities of writing about the accused, the victims and the families involved in crime cases.

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    Life and Times - Episode 2 - Reporting trauma

    Life and Times - Episode 2 - Reporting trauma

    Andrew Rule has covered several horrific events in his time in the newsroom. He talks with crime writer Olivia Jenkins about reporting on disasters.

    If you want to listen to the full bonus episode in which Andrew talks about what it was like covering the Bali Bombings and how to deal with the trauma of reporting on something like that, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts today or the Herald Sun App. Produced by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.

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    Life and Times - Episode 1 - Introducing Life and Times

    Life and Times - Episode 1 - Introducing Life and Times

    In a new miniseries from Life and Crimes, Andrew Rule sits down with young crime journalist Olivia Jenkins to talk about how the job of reporting has changed over the years.

    If you want to listen to the full bonus episode in which Andrew talks about when he experienced a shooting inside a courthouse, subscribe to Crime X+ on Apple Podcasts today or the Herald Sun App. Produced by Andrea Thiis-Evensen.

     

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    The Rohypnol brothers

    The Rohypnol brothers

    Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of sexual assault and may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

    The Jaz brothers ran Mama Hooch, a trendy bar that attracted young women. For years, they drugged and assaulted them.

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    Too deadly to let live

    Too deadly to let live

    The story of Gavin 'Capable' Preston, a notorious Melbourne criminal whose extreme violence inevitably caught up with him.

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    Worms in the Apple Isle - part 3

    Worms in the Apple Isle - part 3

    Did imprisoned child killer James Ryan O'Neill take the Beaumont children in 1966?

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    Worms in the Apple Isle part 2

    Worms in the Apple Isle part 2

    Shane Barker was killed in his driveway in 2009 but the case went cold. For a decade, his former parents-in-law lived a quiet life in rural Tasmania, saying nothing. Until the day the police arrested them for murder.

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    Worms in the Apple Isle part 1

    Worms in the Apple Isle part 1

    Self-described 'mad scientist' Rory Jack Thompson decided to make his wife vanish by cutting her into tiny pieces. The grotesque crime committed exactly 40 years ago is one of many carved into Tasmania's dark history. 

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    When lightning hit the Higgins house

    When lightning hit the Higgins house

    The Higgins family was filled with media high-flyers. But when a stranger entered their lives, a storm started brewing.

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    Death in the driveway

    Death in the driveway

    When concreter Salvatore Rotiroti was found bashed to death outside his Geelong home, it opened up fractures in his sprawling family. And it left a son searching for answers.

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    Dying Rose

    Dying Rose

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Reporter Douglas Smith joins the show to outline his new podcast series about investigations into the deaths of indigenous women across Australia.

    Learn more about Dying Rose: https://dyingrose.com.au/
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    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders requiring crisis support can call 13YARN (13 92 76)
    If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual abuse or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
     Men experiencing anger or relationship issues can call Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491
    In an emergency, call 000

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    BONUS EPISODE The "human glove" murder mystery

    BONUS EPISODE The "human glove"  murder mystery

    WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. In the depths of the 1930s depression, a grusome find shocked the nation. And it would take a true detective and some brand new technology to crack the case. Host of the In Black and White podcast, Jen Kelly, joins the show with more.

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    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-black-and-white/id1466009446
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hTeZWwNn4tog31decnE4z

    Website: https://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw

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    Echoes of the Great Train Robbery

    Echoes of the Great Train Robbery

    It's been 60 years since perhaps the most famous heist in the world. Andrew Rule tells the story of the crime and its links very close to home.

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    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 5

    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 5

    Last year the late gangland lawyer sat down with Andrew Rule to talk about the crooks he defended and his own problems with the law. This episode was first published for subscribers at heraldsun.com.au and the Crime X+ channel. 

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    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 4

    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 4

    Last year the late gangland lawyer sat down with Andrew Rule to talk about the crooks he defended and his own problems with the law. This episode was first published for subscribers at heraldsun.com.au and the Crime X+ channel. 

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    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 3

    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 3

    Last year the late gangland lawyer sat down with Andrew Rule to talk about the crooks he defended and his own problems with the law. This episode was first published for subscribers at heraldsun.com.au and the Crime X+ channel. 

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    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 2

    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 2

    Last year the late gangland lawyer sat down with Andrew Rule to talk about the crooks he defended and his own problems with the law. This episode was first published for subscribers at heraldsun.com.au and the Crime X+ channel. 

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    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 1

    BONUS EPISODE: Andrew Fraser in his own words: Part 1

    Last year the late gangland lawyer sat down with Andrew Rule to talk about the crooks he defended and his own problems with the law. This episode was first published for subscribers at heraldsun.com.au and the Crime X+ channel. 

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    Footy fiends and scoundrels: Part 2

    Footy fiends and scoundrels: Part 2

    What happens when footy players fall in with bad company? Andrew Rule tells more tales of on field champions who turned off-field felons.

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