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Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling new evidence.

Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - Shandee@theaustralian.com.au

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling new evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from people in the finance industry and together we'll explain key concepts of investing in the ASX, the ...

Murder, bikies and a small town’s secrets: the story of Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie delves into the dark underbelly of the Aussie outback. Lisa Govan was last seen outside a bikie clubhouse in 1999, her body has never been found and no arrests made. Reporters Natalie Bonjolo and Ben Harvey’s true crime investigations took them back in time, to a place of bikies, skimpies, gold, legalised prostitution, drugs, big pubs and tough cops. The Kalgoorlie that Lisa disappeared from was the genuine wild west. Now, Police hope a Coroner’s inquest can break the bikie code of ...

More exciting adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare and his friends! Based on the best-selling picture book which has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide, this gentle series is about the love and friendship between father and son, wise Big Nutbrown Hare and inquisitive Little Nutbrown Hare. They are joined in their adventures with all their friends: Little Field Mouse, Little Grey Squirrel, Little Redwood Fox and Little White Owl. Guess How Much I Love You is a timeless classic for a new generation.

Based on the best-selling picture book which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. Little Nutbrown Hare and his father, Big Nutbrown Hare, romp through more charming adventures in this gentle series about the love and friendship between father and son. Everyone’s favourite characters return: fun-loving Little Field Mouse, mischievous Little Grey Squirrel and tricky Little Redwood Fox are back as well as Little White Owl with her tales of mystery.

Welcome to "Soldiers 5," a remarkable podcast brought to you by the Royal Australian Regiment Foundation. Join us as we embark on an extraordinary journey, delving into the captivating stories and experiences of the brave individuals who proudly served in the renowned Royal Australian Regiment (RAR)."Soldiers 5" takes you deep into the heart of this esteemed regiment, offering exclusive interviews with its members. From infantry soldiers to officers, from various eras and deployments, our guests share their unique perspectives, providing a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs they ...

MSK Connect is the official podcast of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, bringing you expert insights and conversations on the latest advancements in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health. This podcast connects you with leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals to discuss key issues shaping the future of the field.

You’ve probably heard that famous 'Well may we say' speech made by Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam on the day he was sacked by the queen’s representative, or seen the grainy footage from the steps of old parliament house. But do you properly understand the extraordinary events leading up to the most dramatic day in Australian political history? How did The Dismissal actually happen? This audio series takes you inside the highest circles of power to uncover pieces of this story that have never been told before.

The Australian Wool Exchange podcast offers a unique window into the world of wool, exploring the trends, technologies, and standards shaping the industry. Hear from experts, growers, stakeholders and industry leaders as they discuss the key factors influencing the wool market today and how Australia will maintain its position as the premier country for sustainable wool production tomorrow. Listen to how Australia is addressing and meeting the new demands of the market, leading the world in efficient sustainability, world first traceability and the real value of wool classing. Whether ...

Australian History: Brilliant stories from Australia’s past.

Everything seems to be accelerating: geopolitics, technology, security threats, the dispersal of information. At times, it feels like a blur. But beneath the dizzying proliferation of events, discoveries, there are deeper trends that can be grasped and understood through conversation and debate. That’s the idea behind Stop the World, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s podcast on international affairs and security. Each week, we cast a freeze-frame around the blur of events and bring some clarity and insight on defence, technology, cyber, geopolitics and foreign policy.

Inspiring stories of Australian Kadampa Buddhists sharing how their meditation journey started, what their favourite practices are, what difficulties they have encountered along the way and how they use meditation to overcome them. We'll be posting a new Kadampa Story often, so make sure to subscribe to enjoy each new story. This podcast series is hosted by Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia, it isn't the official Kadampa podcast channel - for that, you can find wonderful short teachings at: https://kadampa.org/podcast

Hosted by an Australian Army Veteran, Care Under Fire Podcast tells the stories of inspiring individuals who have provided good medicine in bad places. In this series, Em speaks with health professionals who have served in war, humanitarian, disaster relief and austere environments both domestically and abroad. By telling the stories of these individuals the series hopes to begin to document the evolution of modern medicine, inspire clinicians to push their practice to the next level and increase the general public’s knowledge of what it is we do. careunderfirepodcast@gmail.com

Get to know the people who are making a difference in the world of international development and philanthropy. Start your journey of discovery to learn who the change-makers are, how their journey began and what inspired them to search for solutions to complex global issues that tackle the root cause of systemic poverty. You’ll hear impactful stories from organisations from around the globe and learn how, with investment and encouragement, they’re creating dynamic solutions that will enable both people and our planet to thrive and flourish. Join host Anubha Rawat for Philanthropod.With ...

Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's Hugh Ronzani as he interviews musicians about all things Baroque, J.S. Bach and the Brandenburg's all new digital stage, Brandenburg One.

Welcome to Murder and Mayhem – the podcast where we explore the dark and mysterious side of writing. It’s a world filled with more evil and crime than you can shake a sharpened stick at – where people save the world from certain destruction, where spies, terrorists and thugs abound, and where the killer could be someone in your very own home. It's also a world often filled with flawed heroes and likeable villains. But above all, it’s a place where we explore the authors who tell these very stories – what makes them tick and how their words manage take us to some of the darkest ...