Trace

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4.7 (4.1K)
TRUE CRIME
SERIES

An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.

EPISODE 1

S2 01 | Nicola

We meet Nicola Gobbo in a secret location, in hiding, now that her double life as a police informer is out, and she begins telling us her full story.

36 min
EPISODE 2

S2 02 | One of the crew

As the gangland war explodes, both police and criminals start questioning Nicola's allegiances. Where do her loyalties lie?

38 min
EPISODE 3

S2 03 | The darkest night

A drug house burglary smells of police corruption and a police informer is executed.

40 min
EPISODE 4

S2 04 | Rubicon

Nicola crosses the point of no return and becomes a police informer. She'll represent clients, while passing on the underworld's secrets to Victoria Police.

38 min
EPISODE 5

S2 05 | Glittering prize

Nicola wants to be the best source ever, and she leads police to the biggest target of all: the mafia. Her double life is getting riskier, but she can't stop. This episode charts an addiction and a crash.

40 min
EPISODE 6

S2 06 | Whatever it takes

Nicola hits rock bottom, but Victoria Police wants her to take on a new role ... as a witness.

41 min
EPISODE 7

S2 07 | Reckoning

Everything unravels, for Nicola Gobbo and Victoria Police. Their secret is out.

41 min
EPISODE 8

S2 08 | End game

We reveal the story of Nicola Gobbo's audacious bid to return to Australia.

42 min
EPISODE 9

S2 BONUS — The Price

The Royal Commission has released its final report into defence lawyer turned police informer Nicola Gobbo.

41 min
SEASON 2 TRAILER

INTRODUCING Trace season 2 - The Informer

Lawyer Nicola Gobbo represented some of Australia's most dangerous criminals, all the while secretly working as a police informer. Why did she do it?

5 min

See All Season 2 (10)

4.7

out of 5

4,068 Ratings

Investigative journalism at its best

16 July

Stricklandstreet

Listened to series 1 the bookshop murder and series 2 the informant. Well put together podcast. I hope the family of Maria can get some answers. I liked especially hearing from the retired cop who never forgot the case
Hooked!

8 July

Mattyxlp

My fav podcast! So well produced and told. Give me 14 more seasons! Lol
First Class Journalism

12/09/2023

LittlestLegs

Rach and the team should be so proud of both these fascinating and expertly researched and narrated cases. Thank you Trace.
Wow. Amazing Journalism & Story

15/06/2023

AussieDan0

This series, Trace, was a fascinating story of such a sad and pointless Australian murder in the 1980’s. The host has poured her heart and soul into the investigation of this crime, long after Police had stopped. A well produced podcast that will grab the attention of any true crime listener.

An investigative podcast hosted by ABC journalist Rachael Brown, Trace examines the fractures in Australia's criminal justice system, and the decades-long ripples they have caused.