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Sep 2022
14m 15s

Melissa Caddick twist, and a journo face...

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

Uber-fraudster Melissa Caddick’s disappearance is in the spotlight at a coronial inquest, with fresh - and disturbing - revelations on day one. 

Plus, a TV journalist faces prison for refusing to reveal a source - and what the Government is planning to do about it.

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 Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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