Australian True Crime

From The Teacher's Pet to Bronwyn - Hedley Thomas

Jul 3, 2024

Investigative journalist Hedley Thomas discusses his latest podcast 'Bronywn,' digging into the mysterious 1993 disappearance. He reveals the challenges of investigative journalism, uncovering system failures in criminal justice, and navigating the impact of storytelling in podcasting.

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Hedley Thomas delves into the 1993 disappearance of Bronwyn Whitfield, shedding light on her troubled past and mysterious vanishing.

Deep empathy and commitment to justice drive Hedley Thomas's investigative journalism, impacting societal conversations and influencing change through storytelling.

The live show of Australian True Crime features experts discussing high-profile cases like The Teacher's Pet, engaging audiences in in-depth discussions and Q&A sessions.

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Introduction of Australian True Crime Live Show

Australian True Crime, the live show will be hitting the stage featuring criminologist Dr. Xanthi Mallett and former homicide detective Charlie Bazzina for in-depth case discussions and Q&A sessions.

Intro

2min

The Chilling Disappearance of Bronwyn Whitfield

13min

Uncovering Misinformation and Witness Testimonies

14min

Exploring Systemic Failures in Criminal Justice and Uncovering Detective Mistakes

4min

Navigating the Challenges and Impact of Investigative Podcasting

24min

Emphasizing the Importance of Connective Tissue in Podcast Narratives

2min

Impact of Journalistic Style and Empathy in Storytelling

4min

Hedley Thomas is the National Chief Correspondent for The Australian and the investigative journalist behind Australia's most groundbreaking True Crime podcasts.

Many of you will be familiar with Hedley's podcasts. Titles such as The Teacher's Pet, Shandee's Story and The Night Driver.

Now Hedley's back with a new series called Bronywn, in which he's investigating the 1993 disappearance of Lennox Head woman Bronwyn Whitfield.

Hedley Thomas joins us on Australian True Crime to talk about Bronwyn, as well as how he works and how he chooses what cases to investigate.

Bronwyn, as well as all other Hedley Thomas podcasts are available wherever you get your podcasts.

www.bronwynpodcast.com

Australian True Crime LIVE is coming to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this July! It'll be full of special guests and Q+A's, and we can't wait to see you in person. You can find tickets by clicking this link.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie. You can find her on Instagram