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ABC digs into the past in new podcast

The Dead Can’t Sue

Listen to The Dead Can’t Sue on ABC Listen

The ABC today announced The Dead Can’t Sue, a witty, new history podcast available now on ABC listen, where two historians delve into the entrails of Australian history, dishing up the best dirt and juiciest scoops on some of our nation’s most intriguing characters.

Hosted by expert historians Alecia Simmonds and Leigh Boucher, the weekly podcast spills the tea on one dead Australian from our past: rebels and ruffians, convicts and conmen, military heroes and martyrs, celebrities and scoundrels.

As well as covering the life story of these characters, Alecia and Leigh pose the big questions that will make the average historian squirm, like: Was Bennelong an unlikely sartorialist? Did Matthew Flinders have a more-than-friendly relationship with navy surgeon George Bass? And why are we, as a nation, so obsessed with criminals like Tilly Devine?

Hosts Alecia Simmonds and Leigh Boucher said: “It’s exciting to have the chance to explore some of the wonderful, weird and inspiring figures who have shaped our national story.

Looking back into the past helps us understand the big forces behind everyday decisions — both for people in the past as well as in our own lives today.”

ABC Head of Audio on Demand, Jessica Radburn said: "If you like your history with a side of gossip, The Dead Can’t Sue is for you. Hosts Alecia and Leigh have a rare chemistry: they make you laugh while leaving lingering thoughts and questions — plus plenty of weird facts for your next pub trivia night.”

Released every Tuesday, the first episode of The Dead Can’t Sue is available now on ABC listen and all major podcast platforms.

Production Credit: Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Hosted by Associate Professors Alecia Simmonds and Leigh Boucher. Supervising and development producer Hannah Reich. Additional development by Beverley Wang. Executive Producer Clare Rawlinson. Audio Studios Manager of Podcasts Eric George. ABC Head of Audio On Demand Jessica Radburn.

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Former 7News Melbourne reporter Estelle Griepink has launched a new podcast, Mum Brain.

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I’d really love to know the full story about Game Changers Radio vs. The Quarter Hour.

Let’s face it - they’re both competing for a very similar audience. And today, both claimed to have the first interview with Duncan Campbell - where he pretty much said the same content on both pods.

Originally, I thought I heard Wade say his podcast would be 15mins, like a couple of times per week. Now it’s daily - and even imposing on the Saturday Ritual of GCR.

Are the podcasts truly ok going up against each other, or is there becoming some real competition between the two?

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GRIPPING PODCAST REVEALS HOW EPSTEIN WHISTLEBLOWER VIRGINIA GIUFFRE WAS LET DOWN BY AUSTRALIAN AUTHORITIES

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SERIES EXAMINES HOW JUSTICE SYSTEM IS FAILING WOMEN SUFFERING DOMESTIC ABUSE

Virginia Giuffre is known for taking on the world’s most famous paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, and the former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Lesser known was the battle she fought behind closed doors, including what happened in the months leading up to her death in Perth, Western Australia. This is at the centre of a gripping new podcast from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and WAToday.

The four-part investigative series, titled Virginia, by Good Weekend senior writer and Walkley Award winner Melissa Fyfe and WAToday journalist Carla Hildebrandt, launches tomorrow, Saturday, July 11, with weekly episodes available on all major podcast platforms.

With access to Virginia’s diaries, court documents, personal texts to her friends and family and exclusive interviews with those with her until the end, the series pieces together what happened in those last months before she took her life in April 2025.

Virginia examines the violence both she and her husband reported against each other, the interim restraining order filed against her, the removal of her children by a magistrate, and the system she turned to for protection that ultimately let her down.

Journalist Carla Hildebrandt said: ”The series raises questions about how police and the courts treat domestic violence victims and how far we have to go. It explores the systemic failures that preceded her death and asks what must change to prevent similar tragedies.”

Journalist Melissa Fyfe said: “What began as a look into the battle for Virginia’s estate soon turned into a much bigger story - if this could happen to Virginia who had a high profile and financial means, could it happen to women across Australia?”

The first episode tracks Virginia’s childhood, her descent into Epstein’s web and her chance meeting of her-husband-to-be, Australian Robbie Giuffre, in Thailand.

The pair met in October 2002 when Virginia, then 19, was on holiday in Thailand after escaping the clutches of Epstein. They married in 10 days and lived almost all of their 22-years of married life in Australia.

The second episode reveals the first signs of abuse noticed by Virginia’s family when she was living in the United States and a horrifying incident in Colorado that would have lasting consequences for Robbie, ultimately leading to the family returning to Australia to live.

The third episode examines the last four months of Virginia’s life, including the West Australian police response to a violent incident between Robbie and Virginia, and how Virginia ended up losing access to her two youngest children for six months.

The final episode details Virginia’s increasing isolation and the circumstances surrounding a social media post by Virginia that rippled out across the globe.

Melissa Fyfe said: “By the end of her life, Virginia was a wealthy woman. And a famous campaigner for justice. Despite this, she still fell through the gaps of our justice and police systems.”

Carla Hildebrandt said: “One of the most confronting parts of investigating this story was realising that after years of reforms and growing awareness around domestic violence, victims are still too often misunderstood, disbelieved and left to navigate systems that fail them.”

New episodes of Virginia will be released every Saturday from July 11 across The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, WAToday, APPLE, SPOTIFY, PODCAST APP among others

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Christie Hayes is launching her new solo podcast Christie Hayes Daily on Monday morning (August 3). It follows her radio colleague Dan Taylor joining ABC Northern Tasmania last week, meaning the duo’s podcast came to an end.

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The Guardian Australia launched a new podcast this week covering the court trial of Alan Jones, with new episodes uploaded every Friday.

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ABC listen becomes a multi-platform storytelling destination with launch of video podcasts

ABC listen has launched video podcasts in the ABC listen app. The video gives Australian audiences a new way to experience the ABC’s growing slate of video-first and video-enhanced podcasts.

The launch of video responds to changing Australian audience behaviour and reflects the ABC’s ongoing investment in being a multi-platform storyteller. Nielsen’s 2026 Podcast Listen & Watch Report found while audio remains the foundation of podcast consumption, with 90% of monthly podcast consumers choosing to listen, 62% also engage by watching.

New features include adjustable playback speed, portrait and full screen viewing, episode download and the ability to resume playing — all within the ABC’s free home for audio and video podcast content.

ABC Director Audio Ben Latimer said: “Our video podcasts have been performing well off platform and the addition of video capability in ABC listen supports our ambition to create a single destination for the ABC’s full content catalogue.

“This launch of video means we can bring more of that experience into our own free, trusted environment, alongside the live radio, podcasts, music, news, kids, sport and audiobooks Australians already come to ABC listen for.”

ABC Head of Audio On Demand Jessica Radburn said “Podcast audiences are increasingly moving between listening and watching and ABC listen is evolving with them. What sets this apart is that it’s free, always accessible and sits alongside the ABC’s extensive audio offering — audiences don’t need to leave ABC listen to watch the shows they already listen to.”

Titles launching with video for the first time in August include the popular new history series The Dead Can’t Sue and The Case Of, featuring coverage of three new high-profile trials including the Alan Jones case.

Audiences will also have access to video episodes from ABC podcasts including If You’re Listening, Another Cuppa with Granny Bingo, Assassins, Like A Version and That’s Business with Alan Kohler among others.

ABC Chief Digital & Information Officer Damian Cronan leads the team who built and maintain ABC listen in house and said the update responds to changing audience behaviour:

"We’re moving into a world where audio, video and text aren’t separate experiences anymore.

“They’re all part of the same story, and audiences expect to move between them without friction. Our technology stack needs to be flexible to meet this change in audience behaviour.”

To watch video podcasts on ABC listen you will need to be on the latest version of the app, iOS Listen App version 9.34 and Android Listen App version 2026.07.14776. Download the latest version from your app store.

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Governor-General and Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal

New SBS podcast How Australia Works helps migrants to navigate Australia’s democracy

At a time when public trust and civics education are declining, SBS is today launching a five-part multilingual podcast How Australia Works. Featuring real life stories and lived experiences, the seriesexplains Australian democracy for migrants to strengthen their sense of belonging and participation in civic life.

The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, officially launched the initiative at Admiralty House in Sydney today, before a gathering of community leaders.

“It is vital for the health of our democracy that all Australians understand how our system of government works and how they can participate in and contribute to our society,” Her Excellency said. “There are few more powerful contributors to social cohesion than feeling a sense of belonging. Understanding our democracy and system of government is central to that. It’s not always easy to participate in this when you are new to Australia. SBS’s initiative to make our nation’s democratic institutions more accessible to diverse and multilingual communities is an important contribution to our nation.”

Hosted by Australian hip hop artist and community leader Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal, better known as L-FRESH The LION, the podcast features five 20-minute episodes in English which have been adapted into six five-minute episodes in more than 60 languages.

Singh brings a fresh and engaging approach to topics including how Australian democratic institutions work, the separation of powers, how laws are made and how daily life connects into government systems. He said the podcast was “very timely” in a period when social cohesion is fraying.

A federal parliamentary committee report* concluded last year that current civics education is “fragmented and inequitable” and recommended strengthening culturally appropriate access to civics education for adults so that all can participate fully in Australia’s democracy.

“It feels so relevant to be having conversations with people about how the systems in Australia actually work,’’ Singh said. “To make that knowledge not just available and accessible – but also relatable by using real stories and lived experiences. This will empower people to engage more readily with our country on all levels.”

Dr Nick Pappas AM, SBS Chair, said: “SBS was envisioned more than 50 years ago as a bridge to assist new migrants to understand government services and this project is a modern successor to that original mission. Our principal function remains to inform, educate and entertain all Australians, which includes actively helping new citizens to participate fully in Australian society.”

Pamela Cook, SBS Acting Director of Language and Audio Content, said: “Some people who have recently arrived in Australia bring varied experiences of government, authority and institutions, and may not yet be familiar with how Australian systems work. This multilingual series provides practical, accessible information to help audiences understand and navigate these systems, supporting a stronger sense of belonging and participation in Australian civic life.”

This latest initiative follows on the heels of last year’s SBS Audio civics project, which re-expressed the National Anthem and Citizenship Pledge in more than 60 languages and was launched at a citizenship ceremony at Government House in Canberra on Australian Citizenship Day in 2025 (17 September).

SBS’s Learn English and Australia Explained services also carry extensive multilingual resources to help new migrants successfully settle in Australia. This includes the “Australian Citizenship” video and podcast series available in 10 languages and the explainer article “How do you prepare for the Australian citizenship test?” available in more than 30 languages.

About Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal

Better known by his stage name L-FRESH The LION, Sukhdeep Singh Bhogal is an Australian hip hop artist and community leader. He was born and raised in south west Sydney to Punjabi-Sikh parents. He has worked across community to build projects, which include performances at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and sharing speaking stages with leaders such as Malala Yousafzai.

Resources

How Australia Works Podcast series

*From Classroom to Community: Civics education and political participation in Australia.

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