Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation. Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart. Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed. In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on. This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ten years ago, on &lt;strong&gt;December 15, 2014&lt;/strong&gt;, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: &lt;strong&gt;The Sydney Siege.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Introducing The Sydney Siege

The title of this episode is the exact words that Jason Westbrook told me when he informed us about a new letter from the police. In this episode, we hear more about that letter and what's next in the fight for the truth about what happened to Eden Westbrook. almost 10 years ago. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The title of this episode is the exact words that Jason Westbrook told me when he informed us about a new letter from the police.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we hear more about that letter and what's next in the fight for the truth about what happened to Eden Westbrook. almost 10 years ago. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stop the Games ...

An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny. Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick. The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding.  In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story. Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one? Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth. Coming to your favourite podcast app Wednesday 27th of November. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;An Australian social media star with over 1 million followers known for sharing posts about her 1-year-old child’s illness has come under scrutiny.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Her husband claims he had no knowledge of her actions, but allegations have surfaced that she was administering prescription medication to her child to make the child appear sick.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The story has sent social media into a frenzy, with intense debates and speculation. Police are now investigating, and the woman has gone into hiding. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this podcast, we explore these shocking allegations and attempt to uncover the truth behind the story.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Could this be a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Did social media create a monster—or reveal one?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join us as we speak with friends, family, anonymous sources, and experts to uncover the truth.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coming to your favourite podcast app Wednesday 27th of November. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Introducing - Poisoned

Last night, on the 19th of November 2024, Senator Jacqui Lambie passionately spoke about Eden Westbrook in the Senate and urged the Attorney General to take action. This is a short bonus episode of her speech. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Last night, on the 19th of November 2024, Senator Jacqui Lambie passionately spoke about Eden Westbrook in the Senate and urged the Attorney General to take action.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This is a short bonus episode of her speech. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 You Seriously Are Shameful – Bonus Episode

In this episode, we sense a glimmer of hope with a recent breakthrough in another case in Tasmania. There are similarities to the case of Helen Bird, who died over 14 years ago and was initially ruled a suicide but has now been confirmed as a murder. The striking similarities in both cases have given Jason and Amanda the chance to ask more questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sense a glimmer of hope with a recent breakthrough in another case in Tasmania. There are similarities to the case of Helen Bird, who died over 14 years ago and was initially ruled a suicide but has now been confirmed as a murder.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The striking similarities in both cases have given Jason and Amanda the chance to ask more questions. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A Possible Breakthrough?

15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania.
One night after a minor disagreement with her family she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into the town. 
The family don’t believe she took her own life. 
This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation, the witness that was last to see Eden Alive, missing evidence, new information and a tiny town with a dark secret.
This is 'Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story'
You can now watch shorts from each episode here <a href="https://bit.ly/3KrQ3s6">https://bit.ly/3KrQ3s6</a>
******CONTENT WARNING *******
This podcast references suicide and suicidal ideation
Listener discretion is advised
Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/37sbC5QZBOs3RBYQFzlA9p?domain=findahelpline.com/">https://findahelpline.com</a>

15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania.  One night after a minor disagreement with her family she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into the town.   The family don’t believe she took her own life.   This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation, the witness that was last to see Eden Alive, missing evidence, new information and a tiny town with a dark secret.

Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story

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