Shandee's Story
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<p>Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. </p> <p>Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au</p> <p>To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - <a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a></p> <p> </p>
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Why rapists and murderers should be sweating
National Chief Correspondent Hedley Thomas discusses the groundbreaking double jeopardy case stemming from "Shandee's Story" and its implications for justice.
December 4, 2025
Shandee's Legacy Episode 18: Unfinished Business
<p>It's been four years since Hedley, Dr Kirsty Wright and Vicki and Shannah Blackburn first Zoomed in late 2021 about the forensic testing anomalies in Shandee's case. </p> <p>In the final episode of Shandee's Legacy for now, the podcast’s focus turns to the future and a bid to solve Shandee's case.</p> <p>Hedley and Karina look into the status of Shandee's crime scene samples and those from other historical cases as Queensland’s Attorney-General Deb Frecklington pledges they will be re-tested.</p> <p>The senior lawyer in a defamation case brought by Shandee's former boyfriend over an episode of the podcast unpacks the high-stakes legal contest so far - and the potential for a full-blown trial.</p> <p>To read more about this story, plus see images, videos, timelines, and more, visit<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story"> shandee.com.au</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
November 27, 2025
Shandee's Legacy Episode 17: A Fuller Future
<p>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. <br><br>He shares his plans for salvaging the lab with Hedley and explains why he is the right person for the top job, even though he's not a scientist.<br><br>A confidential briefing note from the lab to Queensland Health in March 2023 warned of critical risks and a lack of confidence in the lab's scientists and science. Two years later, Dr Kirsty Wright says the issues demanded a temporary shut down of the lab. Instead, the lab persisted with testing and providing potentially unreliable results to the police and courts. </p> <p>To read more about this story, plus see images, videos, timelines, and more, visit<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story"> shandee.com.au</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
55 total episodes available with 6 transcripts
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- What is Shandee's Story?
<p>Shandee Blackburn was brutally murdered as she walked home from work - but this cold-case can still be solved. Gold Walkley-winning journalist Hedley Thomas - who created The Teacher’s Pet and The Night Driver - goes deep to find out who killed Shandee, and why. </p> <p>Episodes of the podcast first, plus exclusive stories, videos, pictures and extraordinary evidence are available with a subscription through The Australian's app, or at shandee.com.au</p> <p>To contact Hedley Thomas anonymously with any information on Shandee's Story email here - <a href="mailto:Shandee@theaustralian.com.au">Shandee@theaustralian.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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