Joey and Shirley fought the law
The annals of Australian true crime history aren’t filled with too many romantic tales. But the one of the most sweet – and violent, is the ballad of Joey and Shirley Hamilton.
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A gangster, a lambo and an honest man
When Joe Taranto went to sell his prized sports car, he had no idea he had just passed the keys over to a most notorious villain.
The murder of Michelle Buckingham
Michelle Buckingham’s violent and senseless death was a macabre mystery and a stain on the Shepparton area for more than 30 years – until a journalist and cop started asking questions.
Backup is three hours away. Part 2
Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas returns to the show to tell more stories of remote policing.
Latest True Crime
Teen tackled in citizen’s arrest inside Gold Coast home
A teenager has been tackled and placed under citizen’s arrest during an alleged break and enter at a Gold Coast home. Read what happened.
Cancer fraudster escapes $500k fine, gets ‘Netflix treatment’
Fake cancer fraudster Belle Gibson has escaped paying a ballooning $500,000 fine because of a botched legal claim against the influencer whose scam is now being retold in a Netflix series.
How The Punisher’s Brothers 4 Life alliance proved fatal
Melbourne crime figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim became a target when he linked up with the Sydney-based Brothers for Life gang, according to sources.
Motorbike procession leads Punisher’s gold coffin to cemetery
Two days after Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was murdered in a brazen execution-style shooting, distraught family and friends have farewelled the slain underworld figure in Melbourne’s north at an emotional service.
Child sex offender found hiding in boys’ toilets at Sydney school
A notorious child sex offender — with a string of convictions for flashing kids — was found hiding in the boys’ toilets at a Sydney school, a court has heard.
Rats reveal surprise finding on cocaine addiction
A study using lab rats and cocaine is helping scientists understand why certain people develop drug use disorders while others do not. And one finding was not what they expected.
High level Hells Angels join forces as new underworld race emerges
More details have emerged of how Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli planned to expand his network before being detained, as a new underworld race is on to find his insider on Sydney’s docks.
Lone Wolf bikie kingpin nabbed in dramatic global sting
Australian Jordan Curry, who worked with conspirators to keep drug prices high and bring cocaine and meth to Sydney and Melbourne, has pleaded guilty after being caught in a global sting.
‘Powerful drug’ Aussie bikie gangs want nothing to do with
Police are scrambling to remove a drug 100 times more powerful than heroin off our streets after a Melbourne couple died taking what they thought was cocaine.
What fast-tracked trial means for accused mushroom killer
In another dramatic twist, Erin Patterson has opted to forgo a major step in the legal process, instead heading straight to trial in the Supreme Court. Here’s what it means for the accused mushroom cook.
The top lawyers fighting to free accused mushroom cook killer
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has hired two of Australia’s top legal minds to run her defence. Here is why they’re seen as some of the best in the business.
‘We’re not cult-like’ How staying silent cost town at centre of mushroom meal
The town of Korumburra was unwittingly thrust into the spotlight in the wake of the deadly mushroom meal. But the decision to stay tight-lipped took an unexpected toll on locals.
‘Horrendous’ final moments of mushroom lunch victims
Erin Patterson’s in-laws likely spent their final moments writhing in agony as they succumbed to the death cap mushrooms allegedly inside their beef wellington lunch, a toxicologist has revealed.
‘Appalling and shocking’ racism in police forces, inquiry finds
An almost three-year federal probe has found Indigenous women and children are being murdered at shocking rates, with its harrowing findings finally released.
Another major accolade for the Tiser’s Dying Rose podcast
The Advertiser’s Walkley Award-winning podcast has taken home another top gong against some of the country’s best audio productions.
Bombshell moments from Dying Rose podcast
Six deaths. One national shame. Compelling true crime podcast Dying Rose follows a team of reporters as they piece together the untold story of how the authorities react to the deaths of Aboriginal women and girls. These are the bombshell moments from Dying Rose.
Dying Rose short-listed for Walkley
A team of journalists from The Advertiser have been named finalists in a string of prominent awards for compelling storytelling.
Drug lords behind Australia’s meth supply chain arrested
The Sinaloa cartel boss and El Chapo’s son, who play a huge role in the illicit drug trade on our streets, are now in custody.
AN0M app bust: What’s next after 62 convictions
Criminals using the “secret” AN0M app have been sentenced to three centuries of jail time, with dozens of cases still to hit court. See some of them who’ve been convicted.
Hells Angels’ cunning move to take Comanchero drug trade
The Hells Angels are preparing to take over Australia’s wholesale international drug trade after the arrest of Comanchero kingpin Hakan Ayik in Turkey. This is what’s afoot.
Aussie drug kingpin and bikie broker’s cunning move
An Australian fugitive on the run for a decade in Mexico, who is a key drug broker for bikie gangs, is suspected of taking a dramatic step to avoid capture.
New suspects, witnesses emerge in cold cases
“Legitimate and credible” clues have emerged after The Missing Australia’s inquiries into some of Australia’s most shocking cold cases. See what they are and listen to the whole series.
How a surprise meeting could unlock 51-year-old cold case
It’s a mystery that has endured for decades – but a shock encounter in a tattoo parlour has revealed an incredible behind-the-scenes struggle to find Kirste Gordon and Joanne Ratcliffe.
How snap bus strike changed missing Rhianna’s destiny
An ex-detective can’t get the abduction of Rhianna Barreau, 12, out of his mind. Listen to The Missing Australia podcast to see why, decades on, he thinks the case can still be solved.
Inside the final resting place of Sydney’s lost souls
They are the forgotten and unclaimed, buried in cemeteries across Australia. Dozens of lost souls, some given a pauper’s burial, others whose deaths have gone unnoticed in unmarked graves.
Hillsong loses $100k a week amid ATO investigation
The crippling finances have been exposed in new financial documents, with the Christian megachurch losing an eye-watering $5 million in just one year.
Hillsong twist as Brian Houston starts new church
The megachurch is making a major change to its complaints process amid a tax office investigation into whistleblower documents that was examined in Faith on Trial podcast.
ATO probes Hillsong fraud claims
The Christian megachurch is being investigated by the Australian Taxation Office’s private wealth team over leaked financial records.
Moment I saw myself standing next to a Hillsong paedo
Award-winning journalist Marc Fennell has revealed his mixed — and deeply personal — feelings on the controversial Hillsong, and how he found a photo that he thought never existed.
How I can get your child into my car in less than 60 secs
Scarily, we now live in an era where a new level of stranger danger lurks, writes Madeleine West. See what you can do to protect your child.
How TV star caught sick pedo on TikTok
After she found out a young girl was being followed on TikTok by a man, Madeleine West discovered something shocking that led her straight to the federal police.
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: What Aussie star said to abuser
Former Neighbours star Madeleine West has revealed what she told the “monster” who sexually abused her for years. Read her victim impact statement.
‘I handed them evidence’: How cops miss abused Aussie kids
Vital clues that could lead to young sexual abuse victims are being overlooked – but an unlikely source could help bring paedophiles to justice. See how.
One thing Kathleen Folbigg can’t do anymore
In a sneak peek of a TV documentary, Kathleen Folbigg is happy, relaxed and surrounded by love. But, while she enjoys freedom after 20 years behind bars, it’s clear she still has a long way to go.
Folbigg’s common link with Lindy Chamberlain
Kathleen Folbigg and Lindy Chamberlain have shared a rare connection of murder convictions and acquittals that have captured, reviled and divided the nation.
Diaries of a ‘depressed mother’
Kathleen Folbigg’s diaries belonged to a ‘grieving, depressed mother’, a chief justice has found, as she was granted an unconditional pardon and released from prison.
‘Dismayed, devastated’: Folbigg’s ex-husband upset
Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig, who gave evidence against her, was “absolutely dismayed and devastated” that there was a further inquiry, according to his lawyer.
How living large killed Sam Abdulrahim
Like many gangsters before him, Sam Abdulrahim couldn’t help but live in the spotlight in his hometown. And just like them, it painted a target across his tattooed back.
How living large killed ‘Sam the sham’
Like many gangsters before him, Sam Abdulrahim couldn’t help but live in the spotlight in his hometown. And just like them, it painted a target across his tattooed back.
How living large killed Sam Abdulrahim
Like many gangsters before him, Sam Abdulrahim couldn’t help but live in the spotlight in his hometown. And just like them, it painted a target across his tattooed back.
How The Punisher became latest casualty in deadly fight game
Kickboxer Sam Abdulrahim has joined a long list of nasties who reached the lethal end of the crime caper via the boxing scene, Andrew Rule writes.
The real ‘Cocaine Cassie’: Cassie Sainsbury Pt.1
Cassandra Sainsbury’s life changed forever when she was caught with 5.8kg of cocaine in Columbia. She spent three years in the notorious jail – a place so horrific she thought she’d leave in a body bag. Cassie joins Gary Jubelin to sh
Riots and revenge attacks: Carl Scully and Mark Goodwin
An altercation between lifeguards and beachgoers on Sydney’s popular Cronulla Beach is seen as the catalyst for more than 10 days of violence and unrest. Former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin join Gary Jubelin, sharing their insider experiences of policing and governing through the Cronulla Riots.
Cocaine Cassie’s brothel and dental chair torture admission
Cassie Sainsbury has told Gary Jubelin about how her life spiralled out of control in a brothel, before she was thrown in a Colombian jail where she was tortured. Listen to the podcast.
Inside the Cronulla Riots: Carl Scully and Mark Goodwin
The Cronulla Riots shocked the nation. For more than 10 days, violence erupted across the popular Sydney beach. Many were injured, for others, their lives changed forever. Former NSW Police Minister Carl Scully and former Assistant Commissioner Mark Goodwin join Gary to share what happened during the Cronulla Riots.
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Major overhaul to Bali bombing site for Aussies
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
‘Looking for a van’: Couple arrested on ‘periphery’ of terror probe’s post
A couple arrested on the “periphery” of the anti-Semitic terror investigation had posted on Facebook just last month asking to buy a caravan.
Speedy escape of The Punisher’s killers may be their undoing
A mobile speed camera located just metres from where a crew of gunmen torched a ute after executing Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim will play a key part in the investigation.
Watch: Dramatic arrest of fugitive at sea
He had been on the run for 18 days and was more than 4000km away from where he should have been. But as fugitive Hussein Chamas and two others were sailing off the NT coast on a yacht bound for somewhere, authorities were still on the hunt.
Punisher knew his days were numbered but family reeling at ruthless killing
Even as his dangerous underworld foes closed in, the man known as “The Punisher” was juggling to remain in constant touch with loved ones while trying to stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
Criminals let ‘back onto street’ as watchhouses overflow
Under-strain police lock ups from Gold Coast to Brisbane are hitting capacity as police struggle to keep criminals off streets – and ferry offenders between them to find space.
Footage reveals moment The Punisher was taunted by underworld rival
Sam Abdulrahim was told by an exiled tobacco kingpin that he was “lucky” to be alive. Watch the exchange between the two gangland identities.
‘No more lies’: Andrews faces new legal threat over crash statements
Daniel and Catherine Andrews have been given 28 days to apologise and pay compensation after being hit with new legal action over a near-fatal car crash with a teenage cyclist in Blairgowrie.
Cops probe alleged car dispute before man shot in the neck
Detectives are investigating whether an ongoing dispute over a car is at the centre of a shooting which has left one man with a neck wound and a second man in custody on remand accused of shooting with intent to murder.
‘He doesn’t deserve to be here’: Call to deport suspected Apex gang member
A man who was allegedly part of the notorious Apex street gang then freed from immigration detention following a High Court ruling has been accused of being involved in a terrifying attempted home invasion.
Ex-immigration detainee preyed on children within a month of being released
It can be revealed a former ringleader of a child exploitation gang was jailed after admitting to multiple breaches of his reporting obligations as a registered sex offender.
‘Oh Jesus Christ’: Wild melee erupts on Coast tram
Footage has emerged of the moment a woman allegedly launched into a wild rage on board a packed Gold Coast tram, leaving passengers in shock. SEE THE VIDEO
Dodgy insurers to bikies and crims targeting pension pots warned
The insurance and superannuation industry is being put on notice amid warnings that pensions will be a new target for crooks.
Shock link between UK child killer and Aussie bishop stabbing
The teen who murdered three little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England had searched for material on the stabbing of a Sydney bishop.
Why Bali bombing ‘mastermind’ could escape trial
After almost two decades inside Guantanamo Bay, Indonesia wants to repatriate alleged Bali bombings terror plotter Hambali – but that may end with him never being put on trial.
Cheap Chinese devices used to spy on Aussies
International hackers are using cheap, Chinese-made home security devices – including doorbells – to spy on Australians at home and work. See how they do it.
Low-profile Melbourne crime boss flashes $1.6m watch
A 27-year-old underworld figure who stays off social media and is regarded as an “extremely clever guy” has had his staggering wealth highlighted in one photo.
Cop’s alleged illegal act for criminal lover
A police officer allegedly accessed the restricted police files on her criminal lover and supplied a lengthy intelligence report to an acquaintance.
‘Extremism’: Startling fail in deradicalisation report
A landmark report into the impact of deradicalisation programs — designed to deter people from terror and violent extremism — has revealed shocking results.
Accused kidnappers who allegedly tortured man with a hammer to stand trial
Three people who allegedly kidnapped a Melbourne man off the street and tortured him with a hammer have been ordered to stand trial in the County Court.
She was twice raped in her home 40 years ago. Now there’s a new lead
The emotional grandson of Jessie Lauder say her family are clinging to hope that a new lead in her two horrific attacks back in the 80s will finally lead to justice.
School kid to ISIS terrorist: How ‘Mother’s Day Bomb Plotter’ was freed
As a Melbourne teenager, dubbed the “Mother’s Day Bomb Plotter”, he was recruited by Islamic State. He’s one of many kids being lured under the radar of terror watch lists. See how.
Hardcore teens run wild as youth crime surges
Young repeat offenders are causing carnage across Victoria, including one 16-year-old boy who is facing 32 separate aggravated burglary charges.
Failed NRL prodigy ordered to repay fraud victims
A former NRL bad boy has been spared further jail time so he can pay back the victims he ripped off to the tune of $163,000 in a “Ponzi-style” investment scam.
‘Grand Theft Auto’: Kidnapper on ‘mission’ to torture man for ransom
A money-hungry kidnapper likened the detention and torture of a man, who was held for ransom in Sydney for six violent days, to a “real-life” Grand Theft Auto mission.
Horrifying moment showgirl knifed on Las Vegas Strip
Chilling video has emerged of a knife rampage that resulted in the slaying of a showgirl as she walked down the strip in her feathered costume. See the video. Warning: Graphic
Man charged with rape over Virgin crew attack in Fiji
A Fijian man who allegedly attacked a female Virgin flight crew member has been charged with rape. The incident has sparked a war of words in Fiji among nightclub owners over safety.
Backup is three hours away. Part 1
Former country cop Mark ‘Trigger’ Tregellas joins the show to tell tales of his many adventures in remote corners of Victoria.
‘Not where we want to be’: Terror threat warning for Aussies
The Australian government never wanted our terror threat level to be where it is now. This is what security officials are doing after the New Orleans attack as they “take advice” from the US.
Australia under threat as ISIS targets more recruits
Islamic State are threatening to unleash carnage again and there is one disturbing tactic that has terror experts worried.
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