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 Australian's daily news podcast The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also ...
May 08, 2025•14 min
For two decades, the family of murdered 23-year-old woman Rachelle Childs have fought for answers. Though her killer is still at large, they believe her case case can be solved. Dear Rachelle is hosted and investigated by journalist Ashlea Hansen, together with retired detective and cold case specialist Damian Loone, who appeared in The Australian’s award-winning podcast series The Teacher’s Pet and The Teacher’s Trial. Search 'Dear Rachelle' to listen now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Apr 09, 2025•4 min
Where is Bronwyn Winfield? The devoted mum has been missing since 1993 – and the man behind The Teacher’s Pet is on the case. Go to theaustralian.com.au/bronwyn to listen. Plus, you can read more about this case and see exclusive stories, maps, timelines, graphics, video and more. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/lis...
May 24, 2024•21 min
We’re heading back to the tiny town that’s haunted by a huge mystery to unpack why the world is losing it over Larrimah. Find out more about The Front podcast here . You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Nov 23, 2023•13 min
It’s been more than four years since Patrick ‘Paddy’ Moriarty and his dog Kellie went missing from the town of Larrimah. A lot has happened in that time, including a two-part coronial inquest in which most of the tiny town’s residents were called to give evidence. This episode, we get you reacquainted with Paddy and Larrimah, before sharing the coroner’s explosive findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 8
Kylie and Caro discuss the second part of the inquest into the death of Paddy Moriarty, including eight secret tapes recorded by police and the coroner’s findings. You’ll hear a reading of the contents of the tapes, what it was like in the courtroom, and we’ll talk about what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 9
Today Coroner Greg Cavanagh is expected to deliver his findings on the case of Paddy Moriarty. The Australian's new daily news podcast The Front updates the status of the case as at the morning of 07/04/22. To get daily news updates from The Front, search for The Front in your podcast app and press the follow or subscribe button. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 07, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
One of the most peculiar things about Paddy Moriarty’s disappearance is that his dog, Kellie, is missing too. We investigate the strange twist that might be the key to this mystery, and what his absence means for a town on the brink of vanishing.Music credits:Kevin Macleod - Thinking Music Steve Combs - Play the Hook and Leave Doctor Turtle - Let's Just Get Through Christmas Chris Zabriskie - The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist III electric-tric - Sketch 10 Chris Zabriskie - Unfoldment Revealm...
May 09, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Paddy Moriarty loved a tall tale and was known as a larrikin. Some of the potential reasons for his disappearance sound like a tall tale themselves. There are sinkholes, crocodiles and a dangerous highway that others have vanished on. And by all accounts, Paddy had a bit past.Music credits:Kevin Macleod - Thinking Music Rest You Sleeping Giant - Old Tape Loops Chris Zabriskie - The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist III Steve Combs - A Vital Piece of Music for All Your Soundtrack Needs Steve Comb...
May 06, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
For people in Larrimah, the hardship isn’t just that Paddy Moriarty’s missing. Or that he’s probably not coming back alive. They’re facing the idea that one of their neighbours might have done something terrible.Music credits:Kevin Macleod - Thinking Music Chris Zabriskie - The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist III Mink Lungs - Black Balloon Komiku - Ambiant Hope Swelling - Night I Lee Rosevere - Late Night Tales electric-tric - Sketch 23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 04, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
If there’s one thing Larrimah’s residents can agree on, it’s that Paddy Moriarty and Fran Hodgetts have been fighting for years. Now the grandmother, who make pies for a crust, has people driving past her teahouse accusing her of murder. But she has her own theory about what happened to Paddy.Music credits:Kevin Macleod - Thinking Music Doctor Turtle - New Boots Rag Doctor Turtle - I Snost I Lost Steve Combs - A Vital Piece of Music for All Your Soundtrack Needs Josh Woodward - Cant Take Our Lov...
May 02, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
As police begin to suspect Paddy Moriarty has met with foul play, existing tensions in Larrimah flare up. The town has been in a civil war for more than a decade. There’s a missing train, a secret cricket match and accusations of theft, arson and hooning. A rusty filing cabinet may hold the answer to what tore this Tidy Town apart. Music credits:Captive Portal - When We Were Once Rest You Sleeping Giant - An Old Parlor Guitar Kai Engel - Slum Canto Komiku - Champ de Tournesol Komiku - Ambiant Ho...
Apr 29, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Paddy Moriarty was a larrikin — and when he goes missing under mysterious circumstances, the tiny town of Larrimah finds itself in the midst of an outback mystery. This is Never Never country, it’s easy to get lost here. But there are plenty of other ways a man can disappear, and all of the town’s 11 residents have a theory about what happened. Music credits Doctor Turtle - New Boots Rag Doctor Turtle - I Snost I Lost Kevin Macleod - Thinking Music Cullah - Master of the Universe Josh Woodward -...
Apr 27, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
