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Forgery & Foul Play: Who Killed Les Ball?

Leslie Ball didn't just disappear, someone went to extraordinary lengths to erase him.But a trail of forged signatures, fraud and burnt evidence couldn't keep this 33-year-old cold case buried forever.In this episode Xanthe and Tim are joined by News.com.au investigative reporter Jo Townsend to untangle the mysterious 1993 disappearance of 71-year-old Leslie Ball. Townsend details her deep dive into her podcast Witness: Perfect Alibi, exposing how an ex-cop's web of fake documents and fabricated timelines obscured the reality of Ball's murder. Together, they explore the dark financial motives, the devastating emotional impact on Ball's daughter Le-Chelle and the haunting theory of where his remains may be hidden. Learn more about the investigation here at news.com.auOr Listen to 'Witness: Perfect Alibi' on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Watch our full video episodes on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19. Mai

Book Club: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

We've got mail - and opinions. Luke pens his reply to Virginia Evans modern epistolary masterpiece and smash lit-hit of 2026 'The Correspondent', including why a book composed entirely of correspondence can be more compelling than prose, what it teaches us about making meaning of our lives, the beauty of connecting to others (and ourselves) and why we should all start writing letters again! And if you like The Correspondent, Luke share's an expertly curated list of similar titles thanks to our friends at Hachette. Thanks to Hachette - for the list of their expert readalikes for The Correspondent, go to https://www.hachette.com.au/news/in-the-good-books and for more, visit www.hachette.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18. Aug.

Mr Rent-A-Kill: The Underworld Hitman Who Disappeared

For years, Christopher Flannery AKA 'Mr Rent-a-Kill' was the man Australian mobsters hired to make people disappear - until he became a target and vanished into thin air himself.In 1985, after becoming a volatile liability who simply knew too much about corrupt police and syndicate bosses, the feared assassin vanished without a trace. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe sit down with former detective and author Duncan McNab to unravel Flannery's violent trajectory from a troubled youth in Melbourne to the high-stakes underworld of Sydney. Together, they examine the infamous hit on police officer Mick Drury, his shady links to notorious corrupt cop Roger Rogerson and the lingering theories behind Australia's most enduring underworld disappearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21. Aug.

Erin Patterson's lies

Erin Patterson's interest in foraging for wild mushrooms was at the centre of the second day of her appeal against her convictions for murder and attempted murder, which she has always denied, as prosecutors zeroed in on the lies she told police. The DPP also put forward its case for why she should never be released from prison as they appeal her sentence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.08.2025

Feeding toddlers & tackling the beige food era with Luka from Boob to Food

Last episode we spoke about starting solids with our babies. But does it get any easier as they age? We’re now navigating toddlers, food tantrums and of course that beige food era. So we got our fave expert - Luka McCabe from Boob to Food - to join us to break down the best ways to handle this new stage of feeding, and hopefully raise some foodies along the way! Luka is a nurse, midwife is a registered nurse, midwife, and certified nutrition consultant, helping parents navigate their child's food journey from infancy through toddlerhood. BOOB TO FOOD WEBSITE - boobtofood.com INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/boobtofood INSTAGRAM Baby Talk - https://www.instagram.com/babytalk_podcast/ Tayla - https://www.instagram.com/tayla.broad/ Lana - https://www.instagram.com/lanamurphy__/ EMAIL babytalkpodcast@nine.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11. Aug.

‘Falsely Convicted’ with Neil Mercer: True Stories of Injustice in Australia

From unvetted science to coerced confessions, catastrophic failures in Australia's justice system have stolen decades from innocent people for crimes they didn't commit. In this episode Xanthe and Tim sit down with Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Neil Mercer to discuss his new book, Falsely Convicted. Mercer details how the Australian criminal justice system has catastrophically failed innocent people through police misconduct, prosecutorial oversights and unvetted expert testimony.Their conversation highlights heartbreaking real-world cases, including a former teacher jailed on biologically impossible abuse claims and a man who served 20 years for murder based on the testimony of an unqualified pathologist. They also examine the tragic case of Gene Gibson - a cognitively impaired Indigenous man coerced into a confession without an interpreter - underscoring the immense barriers vulnerable suspects face. Neil Mercer gives a sobering insight into the devastating personal toll of wrongful convictions and the extraordinary effort required to overturn them. For more information on ‘Falsely Convicted’ visit allenandunwin.com Watch the full video episode on Youtube at Crime Central Australia HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4. Aug.

Port Arthur: The Massacre That Changed Australia

The Port Arthur massacre remains the deadliest mass shooting in Australian history - a tragedy that shattered lives and transformed the country’s gun laws.On a quiet Sunday afternoon in April 1996, 35 people were killed and dozens more wounded when a gunman opened fire at the tourist site and continued on an hours-long deadly rampage. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe discuss how the events of that tragic day played out and the lasting legacy and impact of the massacre. They also delve into the life of the shooter, exploring his troubled upbringing, his bizarre relationship with a wealthy heiress, and the complex psychological questions that continue to surround one of Australia’s most infamous killers. For more information on ‘The Alannah & Madeline Foundation’ mentioned in this episode - click here. Watch the full video episode on Youtube at Crime Central Australia HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21. Juli

Changing the Narratives of Masculinity, with Dr Zac Seidler

'Becoming a man is a process of subtraction' - so says one of the leading experts in masculinity and men's mental health. But why? And what can we do to change that? In this episode, Luke is joined by Dr Zac Seidler: clinical psychologist, Global Director of Research at Movember and Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Together, they dismantle the many stories men are told, and learn to tell themselves, about how they should be - from how the pressures of self-optimization culture creates isolated "lone-wolves", to the "perception gap" that keeps men from expressing themselves, and how reading, especially fiction, can serve as an antidote, and a path to empathy and authenticity. What are your thoughts? Let us know and have your voice notes featured on the podcast: email goodbooks@taptmedia.com.au. Stay connected on our socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inthegoodbooks_podcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inthegoodbooks_podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11. Juni

3. Kevin Docherty: 47 Years Searching For Answers

A twin brother's 47-year fight for answers, suspicious letters and a new witness who may hold the key to where Kay Docherty is buried.In this episode, Kevin Docherty shares the heartbreaking story of his sister Kay Docherty, who vanished alongside her friend Toni Cavanagh in 1979. Nearly five decades on, Kevin recalls the night they disappeared, the suspicious letters sent to their families days later, and the long fight for answers after police initially treated the case as a runaway. He also reveals new information from a recently emerged witness that may not only point to Ivan Milat, but to a potential burial site that has never been searched. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2. Juni

Is There A Byron Bay Serial Killer?

Mysterious disappearances, unsolved deaths & terrifying stories - Is a killer stalking Byron Bay? And could there be more than one?In 2019, 18-year-old Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez vanished after a night out in Byron Bay and was never seen again. Since then, the disturbing death of Jackson Stacker and the mysterious cases of Hugo Palmer and Erwan Ferrieux, among others, have become part of a chilling theory that a serial killer may be stalking northern New South Wales. As social media speculation collides with real police investigations, stories of alleged close calls and suspicious encounters continue to emerge. Are these tragedies connected - or has internet-fuelled fear created a modern Australian myth? In this episode, Tim & Xanthe separate fact from speculation and explore the stories that continue to terrify locals and travellers alike. Watch our full video episodes on Youtube on the Crime Central Australia channel. Follow us on Instagram @Motive&Method See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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