The Teacher's Trial

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From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

Recent Episodes
  • From The Front: The first kiss Chris Dawson says proves his innocence
    Mar 31, 2025 – 13:54
  • From The Front: Chris Dawson is staying in jail
    Jun 13, 2024 – 17:44
  • Listen to episode 1 of BRONWYN
    May 31, 2024 – 01:12:25
  • From The Front: Hedley Thomas’ new cold case podcast, 'Bronwyn'
    May 24, 2024 – 20:31
  • From The Front: The Teacher's Appeal
    May 13, 2024 – 18:59
  • Bonus episode: Hedley reads Chapter 1 of his new book, The Teacher's Pet
    Nov 10, 2023 – 25:30
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 7: Between The Lines
    Sep 29, 2023 – 01:24:39
  • The Teacher’s Accuser Episode 6: Ducking And Weaving
    Sep 22, 2023 – 01:23:09
  • From The Front: Three more years for Chris Dawson
    Sep 15, 2023 – 18:28
  • From The Front: Inside podcasting with Hedley Thomas and David Murray
    Sep 8, 2023 – 43:52
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 5: Truth
    Jun 30, 2023 – 59:51
  • It's back: The Teacher's Pet returns for Australian listeners
    Jun 30, 2023 – 00:35
  • From The Front: Chris Dawson found guilty of carnal knowledge
    Jun 28, 2023 – 02:42
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 4: Closing Arguments
    Jun 16, 2023 – 01:27:14
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 3: Cross-examination
    Jun 9, 2023 – 01:04:58
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 2: ‘A Pleasure To Teach’
    Jun 2, 2023 – 01:01:49
  • The Teacher's Accuser Episode 1: A New Trial
    May 29, 2023 – 01:02:21
  • Introducing The Teacher's Accuser
    May 29, 2023 – 01:34
  • Episode 22 - It’s Over
    Dec 2, 2022 – 01:44:28
  • Episode 21 - Shanelle
    Nov 11, 2022 – 01:36:31
  • Introducing Shandee's Legacy
    Sep 27, 2022 – 01:12
  • Verdict Episode 3 - Lyn's Legacy
    Sep 16, 2022 – 01:05:17
  • Verdict Episode 2 - He Said, She Said
    Sep 9, 2022 – 01:16:12
  • Verdict Episode 1 - Before And After
    Sep 2, 2022 – 01:10:36
  • GUILTY
    Aug 30, 2022 – 02:26
  • Episode 17 - Anticipation
    Aug 26, 2022 – 01:14:56
  • Episode 16 - Save The Date
    Aug 19, 2022 – 01:07:52
  • Episode 15 - Super Sleuths
    Aug 12, 2022 – 01:06:21
  • Episode 14 - Memory Lane
    Aug 5, 2022 – 01:06:31
  • Episode 13 - Twins unplugged
    Jul 29, 2022 – 01:11:30
  • Episode 12 - Sue
    Jul 22, 2022 – 58:43
  • Episode 11 - The Defence Closes
    Jul 15, 2022 – 01:53:15
  • Episode 10 - The Crown Closes
    Jul 8, 2022 – 01:08:43
  • Episode 9 - ’She Took Off’
    Jul 3, 2022 – 01:05:57
  • Episode 8 - The Reporter And The Cop
    Jul 1, 2022 – 01:48:20
  • The Front - Daily updates as Hedley Thomas appears at the trial
    Jun 26, 2022 – 13:54
  • Episode 7 - Fruit Barn
    Jun 24, 2022 – 01:20:14
  • Episode 6 - Gangland
    Jun 17, 2022 – 01:36:20
  • Episode 5 - Intercepted
    Jun 10, 2022 – 01:23:30
  • Episode 4 - Sex, Lies and Videotape
    Jun 2, 2022 – 01:17:20
  • Episode 3 - Bruises
    May 27, 2022 – 01:22:34
  • Episode 2 - Groomed
    May 20, 2022 – 01:26:19
  • Episode 1 - Court
    May 13, 2022 – 01:02:37
  • Introduction
    May 12, 2022 – 00:54
Recent Reviews
  • YvetteLloyd
    Truely amazing
    Thank you all for working so hard on getting to the truth !!
  • Deeghoulie
    Rough if you recently binged Teachers Pet
    I loved Teachers Pet and really didn’t mind the repetition that others noted in that podcast but I am struggling with how much THIS podcast borrows and repeats information from the original. Granted, I know the original aired in 2018 so I can understand the need to remind listeners of the details. However, for those who just finished the Teachers Pet, prepare to do a lot of skipping ahead. I was hoping this would cover the details of trial versus recounting how the original podcast was made.
  • Outsidepiece
    The best out there.
    Been listening since the beginning and now the verdict. Riveting. Excellence.
  • FNOMINL
    Big ups for shining the bright light!
    Lyn thanks you a million times over! I’m certain of it! This podcast was a string contributing factor to shining light on too much important information and interviews that were at risk of growing dim! My nay issue was both series was the repetitive and oft unnecessary examination of some miscellaneous detail being milked for content! Overall, good job!
  • MaverickAbundance
    WOW!
    I’m on episode 1, I can’t believe the argument from defense appeal! I listened to the Teachers Pet Podcast. It was done with journalistic integrity.
  • Neebonator
    Decent podcast, with issues
    Very repetitive, if there is no new information to dissect (such as when waiting for the verdict), don’t make new episodes. Very self congratulatory of Hedley Thomas, you’re a good podcaster, but you didn’t solve the crime. And now that the trial is over, you just can’t let go. How many episodes are you going to release going over the same thing, with one episode seriously dissecting every single word the judge wrote? *Sigh* Unsubscribe. The Teacher’s Pet was better, but even that was repetitive.
  • Dib
    Too much repetition
    I would’ve appreciated fewer episodes with each one having all new court content rather than the “fillers” of the exact same material we’ve heard over and over. How many times did we have to listen to the same recounting of an event, with no new analysis or information to add?
  • @debrn60
    Great work
    Congratulations on 2 great podcasts and justice for Lyn and her family
  • Kyoostar1
    Frustrating technical problems
    The content of the podcast is excellent. I had listened to Teacher’s Pet, and am very interested. However, technically, in the middle of a sentence practically every other sentence it cuts off for a few seconds then either continues or I have to hit reverse button and then play again. I was hoping it was a fluke with just one episode but I’m #4 now and it’s been the same all the way thru. I know it’s not my device because all my other podcasts are fine. It’s a very professionally done podcast so this is surprising. The 5 stars are for content.
  • jojobeenyc
    Thank you!!!
    For doing this podcast and for tirelessly fighting for justice for women!!!!
  • Jules Soet King
    Produced very well!
    Thank you for doing this for Lyn- justice served thanks to you!
  • NZL-appuser
    Well that was obvious!
    Good judge, made the correct call.
  • Seamussf
    Great analysis and gives a voice to Lynne
    Excellent commentary - empathetic and fair. Also gives a voice back to Lynne and her family. The balance of court coverage and background by Hedley Thomas is fantastic. I hope she gets justice.
  • Kjeanbanks24
    Wow!
    This production is very high quality with some really talented and articulate hosts who not only know this case really well, but played a key role in bringing it into the light.
  • jkf890
    Biased
    Hard to listen because it’s just so one sided
  • Joan Gold
    Very informative! Highly recommend it!
    Very well done, thoughtful and informative podcast. This is such a sad case, I appreciate how respectful this podcast addresses the information.
  • PodcastTruths
    Listening with bated breath
    As a non-Aussie listener, I appreciate all of The Australian podcasts and the way they give victims a voice, present the information with empathy and without bias. Poor Lynne and her daughters! And JC! I hope this case reaches the right conclusion, including Lynne’s resting place so her poor family can finally know. I am very interested to see what happens next.
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