Right to Information

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed. In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on. This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The title of this episode is the exact words that Jason Westbrook told me when he informed us about a new letter from the police. In this episode, we hear more about that letter and what's next in the fight for the truth about what happened to Eden Westbrook. almost 10 years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.  In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story. Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one? Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.Coming to your favourite podcast app Wednesday 27th of November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night, on the 19th of November 2024, Senator Jacqui Lambie passionately spoke about Eden Westbrook in the Senate and urged the Attorney General to take action. This is a short bonus episode of her speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sense a glimmer of hope with a recent breakthrough in another case in Tasmania. There are similarities to the case of Helen Bird, who died over 14 years ago and was initially ruled a suicide but has now been confirmed as a murder. The striking similarities in both cases have given Jason and Amanda the chance to ask more questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore the various Right to Information requests made regarding the death of Eden Westbrook. We dive into questions surrounding the missing CCTV footage, the girl we’ve named "Kate," and the involvement of disgraced pedophile detective Paul Reynolds in the case.  If you would like to sign the petition to reopen a public inquest into Eden’s death, please do so here. Your support can make a bigger difference than you know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Menendez vs. Monsters is where we break down the Netflix series on the Menendez brothers and compare it to the real-life case that gripped the world. Did the show stick to the facts, or did it take a few creative liberties? We’ll explore the true crime details, the courtroom drama, and the media storm, all with a fresh Aussie perspective. It’s a deep dive into fact vs. fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very emotional episode, Eden's's brother Dontay, who was 9 at the time of her death, and Sky, who was 11, open up about what it's been like for the family over the past 10 years. We also have an update on the autopsy photo and RTI requests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year ago,, we were able to review Eden's social media messages, but we were left with no real answers—except for the boy she had been talking to just days before she died. We had more questions, and in this episode, we take a forensic deep dive into her social media. We attempt to speak to this boy nearly 10 years later, and we also revisit other messages Eden received in the days and months following her death. These messages might provide some insight into her state of mind in the lead-up to this tragedy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 2024, an unlikely worker was summoned to a video call with his boss. Over the next few days, that worker transferred $40 million of the company's money to someone, somewhere. Subscribe now to get episodes ad-free and early on Apple Podcasts. The first episode drops Monday, 16th September. ** AI voices have been used extensively in this podcast.** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.