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May 2022
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Introducing The Teacher's Trial

THE AUSTRALIAN
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From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian comes The Teacher's Trial. This is the first episode.

New episodes of The Teacher's Trial are published every Friday for the duration of the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. 

Search for "The Teacher's Trial" wherever you listen, or read The Australian's coverage of the trial on The Australian's website.

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