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Season 1, Episode 6

S1 06 | Limbo

New evidence has been found. So can police test it for a trace of the killer? What happened to crucial documents? And a new confession. It is nearly a year since the James brothers applied for a new coronial inquest into their mum's murder, but the case hangs in legal limbo.
Season 8 Trailer

INTRODUCING — What Became of Jack?

When a fit young man disappears from a picnic spot, leaving a trail of strange clues behind him, a community begins to suspect the worst. The belongings he leaves behind are discarded in a way that seems nonsensical, and to some, even sinister. Is he missing, has he left town or has there been a crime? Concern turns to suspicion and online speculation as weeks turn into months, with no sign of Jack. Now, ABC journalist Rob Burgin investigates what became of Jack, tracing the fragments of that night through a web of small Queensland towns, where everyone knows everyone, everyone knows something, but no one can agree on what became of Jack. Coming soon, What Became of Jack?: the latest season of the ABC's award-winning true crime podcast, Unravel. Follow or favourite to be notified when the first episode releases. Credits Host and reporter: Rob BurginProducer and fact checker: Jake MorcomSupervising producers: Alex Mann and Yasmin ParryTheme composition and additional music: Martin Peralta and Ashley CadellSound design and additional music: Emrys CroninExecutive producers: Tim Roxburgh and Eric GeorgeHead of Audio on Demand: Jessica Radburn
27/04/2021

The Quiz Master's Retirement Plan

Russell Cheek spent his thirties touring Australia in the beloved performance group, The Castanet Club. He poured himself into the art and the lifestyle. For him, the band was his life, there was no Plan B. So, when The Castanets breaks up, he finds himself middle aged, broke and at a creative loose end. His solution: he writes away to Sale of the Century. But does he have what it takes to win eight nights in a row — and take home the jackpot? A big thanks to NBN Newcastle and Fremantle Australia for providing access to some of the archival audio in this episode. Archival audio is used courtesy of Fremantle Australia.
Season 1, Episode 4

Chapter 4 | The Lab Rat

Jill starts the fight to get on a drug trial that won’t cure her cancer but could buy her a few more years.
Season 6, Episode 8

BONUS | Behind the scenes on Mr Big

Go behind the scenes of the podcast with reporter Alicia Bridges, who answers questions about how she investigated Mr Big. Asking the hard questions is Rachael Brown, the host of the ABC's first true crime podcast, Trace. They discuss some of the challenges and dilemmas around reporting on the story, how Alicia came across the case, and some of the things that didn't make it in to the podcast.
25/05/2021

The Search for T5

Narelle Grech was a teenager when she first discovered that she'd been conceived using donor sperm. As her shock turned to deep curiosity, Narelle decided — she had to meet this man. All she has to go on is his donor code, T5. It leads her on a search that spans two decades, take her across continents and results in a landmark law that allows donor-conceived people to learn the identity of their donor — and vice versa. Thanks to the ABC's Damien Carrick and Sarah Dingle for the use of archival interviews in this episode.
15/11/2022

A Deadset Sick Warrior – Fred Leone’s family story about a king, escape and connection to country 

Fred Leone is an award-winning musician and a descendant of a great Garrwa warrior named Garrinjamaji. This is his story.
Season 6, Episode 1

01 Mr Big | The secret recording

A killer is caught on tape talking about a murder with a mysterious crime boss. Earlier, on a summer's night in suburban Melbourne, a mother of three is stabbed, and her house is set on fire. Firefighters race to the house, but the blaze is too intense. Police begin their investigation close to the home of the victim, Mary Cook. Journalist Alicia Bridges looks into the case. She will spend years trying to work out what the tape really means, and finding out about the crime boss on it, Mr Big.
Season 3, Episode 2

02 Spies in the Outback | Politics, pressure and protest

As the Cold War enters the 70s, it becomes clear that Pine Gap is really a spy base with eyes on the Soviets – and it's putting Alice Springs in the nuclear crosshairs.
13/06/2023

How a scientist built the biggest hip hop battle in Australia

A Korean-Australian kid risks everything when he throws himself into the underground world of dance battles.

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