Follow a team of reporters from The Advertiser as they piece together the untold story of how the authorities react to the deaths of Aboriginal women and girls.

Based in an Australian city best known for its churches and festivals, the team traces the twists and turns of a growing scandal, travelling across state and international borders to document the voices of those dying to be heard.

This podcast goes deep inside their investigation. If you haven’t heard this story yet, you’re lucky. For some, it is a matter of life and death.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that these stories contain images and voices of people who have died.

A young mother missing in plain sight, her family’s quest for answers and a town that holds on to its secrets. READ THE FULL STORY

A beloved daughter is found dead and mauled by dogs just metres from her family’s kitchen window. READ THE FULL STORY

A mum refuses to accept the verdict of police after her daughter’s death is found to be a suicide. READ THE FULL STORY

The investigation goes international, after a grieving mother leaves Australia behind her. READ THE FULL STORY

As a young woman lies dead on the ground, shocking footage reveals the police response. READ THE FULL STORY

A teenage girl with everything to live for found dead in a male public toilet, while a young man walks free. READ THE FULL STORY

A national inquiry, a country coming to terms with its own identity and a confrontation with police. READ THE FULL STORY