A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects…In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW.She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara.Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch.This podcast delves into a shocking crime uncovering new evidence into a case that has haunted a community for almost three decades who killed Penny Hill?
Curtis McGrath Lost His Legs In Afghanistan. Rachel Never Left His Side | Acts of Service
Curtis McGrath was searching for landmines in Afghanistan in 2012 when he stepped on one and lost both legs. Two years into their relationship, Rachel got the call while sharing a bunk room with strangers more than a thousand kilometres away. On this episode of Acts of Service, they join Tiffany Dunk to talk about how they got through that difficult time, and what life looks like now.
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Mark Herewini spent 13 years in the Army, including tours in East Timor, before returning home and becoming a paramedic. His wife Cherelle grew up as an Army kid, so she believed she knew what to expect from life as a military spouse. In this episode of Acts of Service, they join Tiffany Dunk to talk about what life really looks like after service and how their love survived the transition.
18 Feb 2020
You'll love this episode of Investigates about Michael Hutchence...
Loved The Rockstar & The Nanny? You'll love this special episode of our sister podcast Investigates, all about Michael Hutchence...
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30 Jan 2020
The Ghost Files: The new podcast from The Rock Star & The Nanny
From the people who made The Rock Star & The Nanny comes season 2 of The Ghost Files. Listen now: https://play.acast.com/s/the-ghost-files (https://play.acast.com/s/the-ghost-files)
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30 Oct 2019
Investigates: The new podcast from The Rock Star & The Nanny
From the people who brought you The Rock Star & The Nanny comes Investigates. Launching on the 31st of October. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/investigates/id1344649849 (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/investigates/id1344649849)
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10 Oct 2019
Introducing...How I Survived
Love listening to incredible stories about real life people? Why not check out our other podcast How I Survived. It features amazing, first-hand survival stories from people who have faced the unimaginable and escaped with their lives.
You can subscribe here: https://apple.co/2IC81Zb
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9 Jul 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny – Episode 6
In the final episode of the podcast, we take a look at the evidence against each suspect in the Penny Hill murder case. Joining us is Sunday Night reporter Alex Cullen, who has covered the story for Channel Seven program. And we reveal the new development in this case which could finally lead to a conviction.
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1 Jul 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 5
In this episode, we examine the evidence against Penny's boyfriend, Shane Williams. In a brand new interview, we put new facts to Shane… facts that take him by surprise. We also speak to one of the last people to see Penny alive. And they reveal their stern warning to the young nanny.
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23 May 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 4
In this episode, we speak exclusively to Penny Hill's boyfriend, Shane Williams, a person of interest in her murder. Shane was one of the last people to speak with the nanny before she was brutally bashed and left for dead. Shane makes a startling revelation about the case. What could it mean? We also speak with the coroner who presided over the first inquest into Penny's death and we reveal a shocking new twist in the cold case.
Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee
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23 Apr 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 3
What secrets lay in a compartment box found under the bed where Penny Hill had slept? In this episode, we reveal it was the contents of this box which led to a second inquest into Penny's murder. And why had Barbara Baigent, wife of former rock drummer Col Baigent, taken against Penny?
Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee
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15 Apr 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 2
In this episode of The Rock Star & The Nanny, we hear about a suspect in the Penny Hill cold case. We learn from police and family Penny was a country girl who trusted everyone. Police reveal Penny likely new her killer. And we explore the significance of a woman's cries on the night Penny was bashed and left for dead. Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee
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7 Apr 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Episode 1
A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects… In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW. She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara. Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch. In this episode discover more about Penny's last moments - and who became a prime suspect in her death...
Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee
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3 Apr 2019
The Rock Star & The Nanny - Trailer
A rock star, a murdered nanny and FIVE suspects… In 1991, Penny Hill was found brutally bashed on the side of a road in Coolah, NSW. She had just landed a dream job as a nanny for Col Baigent – a former drummer with Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs - and his wife Barbara. Three days after starting work, Penny was left for dead in a ditch. This podcast delves into a shocking crime uncovering new evidence into a case that has haunted a community for almost three decades. Who killed Penny Hill?
Music credit: Poison Ivy by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs; Written by Leiber - Stoller; Label: Linda Lee
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