May 2025

From The Front: Roger Rogerson’s first kill? The mystery of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan

The 1974 murder of ‘Shotgun Johnny’ Regan has never been solved. Now, his family wants answers. That’s where The Australian’s new cold case investigation The Gangster’s Ghost comes in. Subscribers can listen to Episodes 1 and 2 now at gangstersghost.com.au. This episode of The A ... Show More

13m 42s

May 2025

Listen to Episode 1 of The Gangster's Ghost: Dead Man Talking

The family of slain gangster Stewart John Regan has been frustrated by an unwillingness on the part of the NSW Police Unsolved Homicide Unit to share information about its investigation into his death. Police say they're reluctant to share important files because they're concerne ... Show More

43m 47s

Nov 2025

Hedley Thomas’ new podcast: Sick To Death

<p>A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who made catastrophic mistakes - and went unchallenged by a broken system. Hedley Thomas is here for a special episode to ma ... Show More

18m 19s

Sep 2022

Teacher’s Pet returns and Chris Dawson begs for protection

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 podcas ... Show More

14m 8s

May 2022

Episode 1: Court

Four decades after former star footballer and high school teacher Chris Dawson allegedly murdered his wife Lyn, a murder trial her family feared would never happen has begun. The prosecution revealed that a new witness - a former Newtown Jets team-mate of the accused wife killer ... Show More

1h 2m

May 2022

Introducing: The Teacher's Trial

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here. ... Show More

54s

Oct 2022

Budget day, and Shandee’s ex in court

What to expect in today’s budget. Plus, John Peros pleads not guilty to assault. 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 Kri ... Show More

11m 31s

Aug 2024

From The Front: John Peros defamation case dismissed

In this episode of our daily news podcast, a QLD Supreme Court judge dismisses the defamation action brought against The Australian by the man acquitted of killing Shandee Blackburn. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Austral ... Show More

19m 56s

Apr 2024

Curtains fall again on Lehrmann defamation trial

It was a wild day in the Federal Court, as the epic defamation showdown between Bruce Lehrmann and Channel Ten took another twist. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episo ... Show More

17m 58s

Jul 2024

From The Front: John Peros v The Australian

From our daily news podcast The Front, John Peros' defamation action against Hedley Thomas, Shannah Blackburn and the publishers of The Australian. For free daily news, search 'The Front' wherever you listen, and subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. This episode is pr ... Show More

15m 51s

May 2024

Lehrmann’s fresh blow in Ten case

A fiery day in the federal court defamation matter of Bruce Lehrmann vs Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, as lawyers wrangle over costs. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This ... Show More

14m 51s

From The Front: Chris Dawson is staying ...