Shandee's Story

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The Poisoned Wife – and a cop who didn’t buy her husband’s story

September 13, 2026

Journalist Hedley Thomas joins us with a special insight into where his blockbuster podcast investigation The Poisoned Wife is heading. After the 1986 murder of Rosslyn McQueen, the Homicide Squad rolls into tiny Lockwood, Victoria to question husband Ray, who is infatuated with a teenage girl - and the police interview changes everything.  He suspects a neighbour of poisoning his wife Ros. Meanwhile, Ray’s attention is focused on a vulnerable 17-year-old girl.  Read more abou...

Hedley Thomas’ new podcast investigation, The Poisoned Wife

August 21, 2026

Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? Today’s launch day for something very special here at The Australian: a new Hedley Thomas cold case investigation. The Poisoned Wife is a podcast examination of how a 30-year-old pregnant mother died of strychnine poisoning in her own home - and nobody has been brought to justice. Who killed Rosslyn McQueen? How key witness in Rosslyn McQueen murder broke her 40-year silence on case Subscribers to The Australian hear new episodes first on Apple Podcasts, on T...

Why rapists and murderers should be sweating

June 16, 2026

A man who was acquitted for rape is facing another trial as prosecutors seek leave to invoke Queensland’s new double jeopardy laws, in a huge development arising from The Australian’s podcast Shandee’s Story. This is “the tip of the iceberg”, says our national chief correspondent Hedley Thomas, who’s here today.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Shandee’s Story: Double jeo...

True North True Crime · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Shandee's Story?

Shandee's Story is hosted by Hedley Thomas. Its publicly listed email is audio@news.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Shandee's Story?

The publicly listed email for Shandee's Story: audio@news.com.au.

How many listeners does Shandee's Story have?

Podseeker estimates Shandee's Story reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Shandee's Story?

Shandee's Story typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior police, government, legal, forensic-science, or criminal-justice professionals with direct knowledge of the case, forensic testing, investigative procedures, or related institutional failures. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major police, government, legal, or forensic institutions; Direct involvement in high-profile criminal investigations or justice-system reform; Recognized expertise in forensic science, criminal law, policing, or evidence integrity. Recent guests include Mick Fuller.

How hard is it to get booked on Shandee's Story?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Shandee's Story cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Cold Cases, Forensic Science, and Criminal Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.