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The Case Of is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom for Australia's biggest trials, unpacking major trials recently heard in court and cases in the headlines. This podcast will explain how it all works and answer your questions along the way. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of. The response to Mushroom Case Daily was overwhelming, with more than 8,000 emails from listeners, many of them noting how the coverage had given them unprecedented insight into Australia's criminal judicial system. We decided to convert the podcast into an ongoing trial coverage feed to continue delivering on this front, following cases that capture the public's attention. Our most recent season covers the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley, who was killed when she went for a walk with her dog on one of north Queensland's idyllic beaches, in 2018. Seven years later, 41-year-old Rajwinder Singh fought the charge of her murder at a trial in Cairns. Additional seasons of The Case Of include The Croc Wrangler, following the reality star and Northern Territory celebrity Matt Wright, charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the investigation of a fatal helicopter crash. The Romance Scam follows the trial and appeal of Perth woman Donna Nelson, who was charged with drug trafficking in Japan. Snowtown Parole follows serial killer James Vlassakis's parole proceedings. Easey St Murders follows the committal hearing for alleged killer Perry Kouroumblis, who police believe attacked Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their Melbourne terrace house. Kumanjayi Walker is a six-part series revisiting the murder trial and coronial inquest that followed the police shooting of a young Walpiri man in Yuendumu, in 2019. The Mushroom Lunch continues to follow all proceedings related to Erin Patterson's triple murder conviction in July 2025.

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High Court has last word on Obeids' corruption appeal

2026/02/04

The Obeids' made $30 million in a corrupt conspiracy to profit from mining, and that money has never been recovered. Until yesterday, Eddie Obeid, his son Moses, and former NSW Labor Minister Ian McDonald continued to protest their innocence through the courts. In this episode, the ABC's High Court reporter Elizabeth Byrne joins Stephen Stockwell in Canberra to break down the Obeid's and McDonald's final attempt to appeal their convictions, and how it was shut down. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

What happened when Andrew Tate sued an Adelaide YouTuber

2026/02/03

Self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are trying — and failing — to sue an Adelaide YouTuber, Nathan Pope, for defamation. The case is being brought in a Florida court despite none of the parties residing in that US state. In this episode, South Australian ABC reporter George Yankovich takes us through the defamation case, how he first came across Nathan Pope's work, and what the next step is for the Tate brothers. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email [email protected] with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Why Greg Lynn's murder conviction was thrown out

2026/01/29

Greg Lynn has returned to court this week, a month after the dramatic revelation his murder conviction would be overturned and a retrial set. In June 2024, a jury found Greg Lynn guilty of murdering Carol Clay but not guilty of murdering her camping partner, Russell Hill. In this episode, reporter Sacha Payne unpacks the "substantial miscarriage of justice", that three judges decided warranted the quashing of Lynn's conviction and a retrial for Carol Clay's alleged murder. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email [email protected] with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Tom Silvagni's rape conviction and the limitations of privilege

2026/01/27

A son of AFL royalty used his privilege to its full extent when he was accused of rape, but it didn't stop a jury finding him guilty. In this episode, reporter Alexandra Alvaro explains to Stephen Stockwell how Tom Silvagni's family tried to keep his name out of the news, but how that didn't protect him from a takedown by the judge during sentencing. Now, Tom Silvagni is appealing his conviction. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email [email protected] with your thoughts. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: Six years on, what's changed?

2026/01/22

It's been six years since Kumanjayi Walker was killed by Constable Zachary Rolfe, and six months since Coroner Elizabeth Armitage found that racism was a factor in Kumanjayi's killing. In this episode, Melissa Mackay and Stephen Stockwell examine what has changed in the police force since these damning findings, and the lasting effect on the community. Also, we answer your questions and read some of the heartfelt reflections that have poured in. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: An avoidable death

2026/01/20

Kumanjayi Walker's death was avoidable – this was the Northern Territory Coroner's bombshell finding, delivered via livestream across Australia in July 2025. In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how the Coroner, Elizabeth Armitage arrived at this finding, and talks through the key points in the Coroner's 680-page report, including the recommendations she's proposed to help prevent another unnecessary death in custody. For more on the Coroner's findings check out this article from Mel.You can also read the full report from the NT Coroner here. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised this episode discusses an Aboriginal person who has died. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: Diving deep into the cause of the shooting

2026/01/15

Racist police awards, private text messages and Kumanjayi Walker's troubled upbringing: the NT Coroner went deep when investigating the cause of the Yuendumu shooting in 2019. In this episode Melissa Mackay retraces the evidence presented to the Coronial Inquiry into Kumanjayi Walker's death, with all the tense courtroom moments and alarming revelations. If you want to read more about the awards mentioned in this episode, check out this article by Mel. If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: Police brutality or just doing the job?

2026/01/13

Zachary Rolfe's trial revolved around a seconds-long shooting, which the jury saw direct evidence of via body-worn video footage. However, it was the intention behind those shots that was debated — and that Mr Rolfe eventually defended from the witness box. In this episode, Melissa Mackay explains how Zachary Rolfe described his actions and intentions under cross examination, before the jury found him not guilty. If you have any questions you'd like Mel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: A cop tried for murder

2026/01/08

Four days after shooting Kumanjayi Walker, Zachary Rolfe was charged with murder. Two years later he was in the Northern Territory Supreme Court arguing against that charge. In this episode, reporter Melissa Mackay describes the unusual series of events that surround this high-profile trial, and talks through the key arguments each side made to the court before the jury found Mr Rolfe not guilty. If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email [email protected]. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Kumanjayi Walker: The night of the shooting

2026/01/06

Kumanjayi Walker and Constable Zachary Rolfe came from two different worlds within Australia. On November 9, 2019, those worlds collided in a fatal confrontation, in a small red house within the remote community of Yuendumu. In the first chapter of The Case of Kumanjayi Walker, reporter Melissa Mackay introduces the two people at the centre of this story, explains how they came face to face that night and how police and the community reacted after the three fatal shots were fired. If you have any questions you'd like Melissa and Stocky to answer in the final episode of this series, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

INTRODUCING: The Case of Kumanjayi Walker

2026/01/01

Kumanjayi Walker was a young Walpiri-Luritja man, shot by a police officer in the remote community of Yuendumu in 2019. It was a confrontation that lasted seconds, but continues to reverberate today. His death caught the nation's attention, sparked a groundswell of activism, and ignited battles within politics and the police force. In The Case Of Kumanjayi Walker, Stephen Stockwell and reporter Melissa Mackay will retrace the murder trial and inquest that followed this death, and unpack the years-long impact. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised a deceased person's name is used in this episode. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Behind the scenes on The Case Of

2025/12/30

It's been a wild ride on The Case Of this year, and now we're revealing the highs and lows of making this podcast, in our end-of-year episode. In this episode, executive producer Clare Rawlinson joins Stephen Stockwell to get his unfiltered perspective on the journey so far, and to reveal the results of our recent listener survey (which received more than 2000 responses!). If you have any questions, you'd like Clare and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Snowtown Parole: Battle over serial killer takes 'unprecedented' turn

2025/12/23

Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis hoped to be out of prison by now, having served his 26-year non-parole period and getting a thumbs up from the parole board for release this year. But South Australia's Attorney General sought a review of that decision, and the Parole Review Commissioner ultimately agreed Vlassakis should remain behind bars. Now, Parole Chair Frances Nelson KC is not happy her decision was overruled, and the battle is evolving into legally uncharted waters. Adelaide reporters Rebecca Brice and James Wakelin return to the pod to break it all down with Stephen Stockwell. If you have any questions you'd like James, Beck or Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Croc Wrangler: Prison time for a tourism icon

2025/12/18

The croc wrangler is in prison. Matt Wright has been sentenced to 10 months jail time for his attempts to interfere with an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash. In this episode, Olivana Lathouris and Matt Garrick join Stephen Stockwell to discuss the sentencing, the damage to his reputation as a tourism icon, and the timing with the birth of his third child. If you have any questions you'd like Oli and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Toyah's Murder: Chris, Stocky and Clare tell you what they really think

2025/12/16

Two trials, weeks of evidence and a guilty verdict – now we can share with you what we think would have convinced the jury Rajwinder Singh murdered Toyah Cordingley, as well as what may have given them pause. In this episode, Chris Testa, Stephen Stockwell and executive producer Clare Rawlinson go over the biggest moments in Singh’s trial; what surprised them, thoughts on the verdict and the effect that cases like this have on the community. For more on the seven-year wait for justice over Toyah Cordingley's murder, you can read Chris Testa's feature here. If you have any questions, you’d like Chris and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

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★★★★★

Nicky Liza. Rogan 2025/11/13

Love this

They do such a good job explaining everything. Quick question what happened to the dog that she was walking. Hopefully you can answer this keep up the...

★★☆☆☆

user789!! 2025/12/01

Not sure anymore

Really liked and looked forward to the show when the topic was the mushroom murders abd others. Except the Melbourne case! What’s so funny about i...

★★★★★

Brennanrachel 2025/07/23

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Can they do this for every trial??? PLEASE!

The hosts are amazing reporters and actually are impartial, letting the judicial system play out as it should! I wish that reporters in the United Sta...

★★☆☆☆

brooklynmuse79 2025/09/17

Her name is…

Rachel, not “Rach.” She’s done all the heavy lifting—call her by her actual name.

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Uberchicpolish 2025/07/30

Episodes too short

It’s a great podcast but the episodes are way too short. Just when it’s getting good it’s over. Every. single. time. Come on guys 15 minutes is nothin...

★★★★★

Jljones3381 2025/07/05

Love

Fantastic show

★★★★★

kkhawkies 2025/06/26

Can’t Get Enough!

I absolutely love this podcast! I was recently introduced to this case and I’ve been on a mission to listen from the beginning to current episode. I’m...

★★★★★

Spod78 2025/06/20

So good!

I am really enjoying this podcast. It is a fascinating story and really well done.

★★★★★

Farfaralla 2025/06/18

Great Podcast

This podcast has been fascinating so far. I appreciate as someone from the United States that a breakdown of the justice system and rules for both the...

★★★★★

🌺Hibiscus 2025/06/04

Amazing

This podcast is very interesting. 100% reccomend, along with all true crime podcasts the ABC makes. Thanks so much for your work and dedication! -Griz...

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