Hedley Thomas’ new podcast: Sick To Death

The terrible toll for victims affected by the DNA lab’s ongoing failure is laid bare by Magda.

Eighteen months after her alleged rape, the mining site worker is still waiting for the lab to tell her what, if anything, is happening with the forensic testing of ...

The new director of the lab, former NSW Police Force Commissioner Mick Fuller, is tasked with leading the lab out of ruin and transforming it into a world-class facility. 

He shares his plans for salvaging the lab with Hedley and explains why he is the right person ...

Queensland opens a commission of inquiry into DNA testing at the state’s main forensics  laboratory after accusations its been failing victims of crime. Today, Hedley Thomas tells us how his search for Shandee’s Story led to the inquiry - and what this could mean for her case. Fi ...  Afficher plus

The South Australian Director of Public Prosecutions examines the evidence and reveals a bombshell finding, while conflicting witness accounts continue to cause confusion. Is it possible Anthea was killed by a random stranger? Detectives finally confront Jeff Hall in a tense inte ...  Afficher plus

A devastating indictment of forensic practices at a major lab. Plus, the magic of Buddy Franklin. 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 ...  Afficher plus

Police from Anthea's home city conduct their own investigation into the Brunei murder. They examine how Jeff Hall got blood-like stains on his shirt, the timeline, and his alibis are revisited, casting doubt on previous accounts. A crucial witness sighting of Anthea is scrutinise ...  Afficher plus