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Sep 2022
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Teacher’s Pet returns and Chris Dawson b...

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

Prisoners are threatening to kill Chris Dawson, his lawyer tells the NSW Supreme Court, begging the judge for special protection. 

Plus, Hedley Thomas joins us to reveal the podcast that started it all – The Teacher’s Pet – is back on the air.

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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