Weekly Crime Brief Podcast

Steve Cook

Weekly Crime Brief is your curated wrap of Australia’s biggest crime stories — published weekly on social media and Substack. Love true crime — but not the endless doom scrolling, or trying to remember where you saw that story again? Curated by Steve Cook, a former law enforcement investigator, writer, and avid true crime podcast listener. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. Warning: contains descriptions of violence. Subscribe to get the Weekly Crime Brief and follow Weekly Crime Brief on social media for your weekly fix.

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Yesterday · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief 6 Sept 26: Unsolved murder of Debbie Bunworth
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 13 September 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Western Melbourne Unsolved, the unsolved murder of Debbie Bunworth. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Support is available from Lifeline on 📞 13 11 14. Other help including domestic and family violence Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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September 5 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief - 6 Sept 26 - Unsolved disappearance of Veronica Green
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 6 September 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Western Melbourne Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Veronica Green. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Support is available from Lifeline on 📞 13 11 14. Other help including domestic and family violence Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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August 29 · 6 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 35 - 30 August 2026
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 30 August 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Central Victoria Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Damian Partridge – Burder. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Support is available from Lifeline on 📞 13 11 14. Other help including domestic and family violence Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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August 22 · 8 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 34
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 23 August 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Central Victoria Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Krystal Fraser. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Support is available from Lifeline on 📞 13 11 14. Other help including domestic and family violence Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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August 15 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 33
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 16 August 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Central Victoria Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Terrence Floyd. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Support is available from Lifeline on 📞 13 11 14. Other help including domestic and family violence Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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August 8 · 6 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 32
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 9 August 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Central Victoria Unsolved, the unsolved disappearances of Maureen Braddy and Allan Whyte If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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August 1 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 31
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 2 August 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Perth Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Sarah McMahon If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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July 25 · 9 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 30
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware this edition contains the image and the name of a missing person and reference to another deceased person. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 26 July 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Perth Unsolved, the unsolved abduction of Magdeleen Marguerite Dempster. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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July 18 · 9 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 29
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 19 July 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Perth Unsolved, the unsolved abduction and murder of Gerard Ross. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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July 11 · 9 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 28
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 12 July 2026. 📰 Some stories may update on the Substack website and App, after the podcast and/or newsletter is first published It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Perth Unsolved, the 1990 unsolved murder of Paul Andrew McKinnon If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! 🎙️ Help Shape An Upcoming Podcast I'm researching a new longform podcast from Weekly Crime Brief exploring crime reporting, local journalism and the changing media landscape in the Northern Territory. If you're a current or former NT resident, journalist or media worker, I'd love your input. 📋 Take the survey here 🗣️ ☎️ You can also leave a short voice message, for possible use in the future podcast. Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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July 4 · 9 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 27
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime which some people might find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware this edition contains the image and the name of a suspected deceased person. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 5 July 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Townsville Unsolved, the unsolved suspected murder of Linden Jeffery Malayta. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! 🎙️ Help Shape An Upcoming Podcast I'm researching a new longform podcast from Weekly Crime Brief exploring crime reporting, local journalism and the changing media landscape in the Northern Territory. If you're a current or former NT resident, journalist or media worker, I'd love your input. 📋 Take the survey here 🗣️ ☎️ You can also leave a short voice message, for possible use in the future podcast. Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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June 20 · 10 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 26
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 11 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, including animal cruelty which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 21 June 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Townsville Unsolved, the unsolved murder of Anthony Jones. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! 🎙️ Help Shape An Upcoming Podcast I'm researching a new longform podcast from Weekly Crime Brief exploring crime reporting, local journalism and the changing media landscape in the Northern Territory. If you're a current or former NT resident, journalist or media worker, I'd love your input. 📋 Take the survey here 🗣️ ☎️ You can also leave a short voice message, for possible use in the future podcast. Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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June 13 · 10 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 25
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 11 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 14 June 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Townsville Unsolved, the unsolved murder of Catherine Pamela Graham. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! 🎙️ Help Shape An Upcoming Podcast I'm researching a new longform podcast from Weekly Crime Brief exploring crime reporting, local journalism and the changing media landscape in the Northern Territory. If you're a current or former NT resident, journalist or media worker, I'd love your input. 📋 Take the survey here Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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June 6 · 11 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 24
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 15 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 7 June 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Sydney Unsolved, the unsolved murder of William Anthony Rogers. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! 🎙️ Help Shape An Upcoming Podcast I'm researching a new longform podcast from Weekly Crime Brief exploring crime reporting, local journalism and the changing media landscape in the Northern Territory. If you're a current or former NT resident, journalist or media worker, I'd love your input. 📋 Take the survey here Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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May 30 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 23
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 31 May 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Sydney Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Stephen Jelfs. Written and produced by a real person! If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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May 23 · 9 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 22
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, which some people might find distressing. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 24 May 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. This week in Sydney Unsolved, the unsolved disappearance of Lynette Melbin. Written and produced by a real person! If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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May 16 · 8 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 21
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 10 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, which some people might find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders listeners should be aware this episode, contains references to a deceased person. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 17 May 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. Starting this week is Sydney Unsolved, with the unsolved murder of Maria Smith. Written and produced by a real person! If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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May 9 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 20
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 8 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, including violence against children and animal cruelty, which some people might find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders listeners should be aware this episode, contains references to a deceased person. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 10 May 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. Written and produced by a real person! If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Traumatic event support is available from Lifeline. You can also call them for help on 13 11 14. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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May 2 · 5 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 19
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 6 minutes. 🎧 Content warning - this is a crime news podcast. It will contain descriptions of crime, including violence against children, which some people might find distressing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders listeners should be aware this episode, contains the name of a deceased person. For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 3 May 2026. It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. Written and produced by a real person! If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Traumatic event support is available from Lifeline. You can also call them for help on 13 11 14. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe
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April 25 · 7 min
Weekly Crime Brief Podcast - Edition 18
Listen to the Australian crime news from this week in under 8 minutes. 🎧 For the full stories and links go to the Weekly Crime Brief newsletter, also out today, 19 April 2026. This week's Tasmania Unsolved spotlight case is Victoria Cafasso. Know about an unsolved Aussie case I should cover? Email: weeklycrimebrief@gmail.com It’s all your Australian crime news, wrapped up once a week — so you can catch up at your own pace. Written and produced by a real person! Content warning - this is a crime news podcast and newsletter. It contains descriptions of crimes. If you have information about an unsolved crime in Australia, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Follow Weekly Crime Brief on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe via Substack to get the newsletter and podcast direct to your inbox! Theme music: original_soundtrack Pixabay.com Get full access to Weekly Crime Brief at weeklycrimebriefau.substack.com/subscribe

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