Childers
Paul Cochrane
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Welcome to Childers
Childers
05/24/20 • 4 min
On June 23, 2000, the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Childers was set alight while its guests slept. It was the worst arson attack in Queensland history. The perpetrator, Robert Long, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on arson and two counts of murder. 15 people were killed. 69 managed to escape but their lives would never be the same. This is the full story of the miraculous tales of escape, bravery and pure selflessness by a community which wrapped its arms around these young men and women from across the world and took them in as their own.
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08 - Mick
Childers
06/07/20 • 23 min
When it came to media spotlight, Childers was no shrinking violet, but it certainly wasn't overrun with regular requests. Nothing could prepare it for the avalanche of media that was about to quickly descend on the town though, led by a local news crew and its intrepid cameraman.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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07 - Julie
Childers
06/04/20 • 32 min
Just three months before the Palace Backpackers Hostel fire, the O'Keeffe family, who were visiting from Ireland, met for dinner at a popular Sydney hotel. It was the night before their daughter Julie and her two travel companions were heading north to work on the farms in Childers and they'd never seen her happier. It was the last time they would see her alive.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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22 - Farewell
Childers
07/09/20 • 34 min
Immediately after the fire, the Childers community embraced the backpackers as their own. It made the task of saying goodbye and returning to normality even more difficult. A simple thank you has never felt like enough. 20 years on, their gratitude and appreciation of the small Queensland town they are forever linked to is stronger than ever
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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11 - James
Childers
06/14/20 • 24 min
Three days after the fire a highly emotional memorial service was held in the Community Centre. It featured the full suite of Government officials, but the focus was on the group of survivors, lead by James Whitehurst, who coined the term which would become synonymous with the 15 victims.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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10 - Kim and Karl
Childers
06/11/20 • 28 min
On June 23, 2000, the Childers Backpacker Hostel fire was the biggest news story in the world. It would have a profound impact on the lives and careers of some of Australia's most prominent journalists. At the forefront, two rival commercial television stations, led by the Seven Network's Kim Skubris and Nine's Karl Stefanovic. This is their story
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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18 - Memorial
Childers
06/30/20 • 33 min
It took just two years and four months for the Palace to be re-opened following a full re-build on the site of the exisiting hostel. There was considerable consultation with the community and the victims' families before agreeing on what would be a stunning memorial to the Palace 15. But getting to that highly emotional unveiling was far more complex than Council had first imagined.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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06 - Bill
Childers
06/02/20 • 29 min
Childers was Bill Trevor's town and he led his community with pride and purpose. But his leadership would face its sternest test when the centrepiece of the main street - the Palace Backpackers Hostel - was set alight in an arson attack on 23 June, 2000. But with the help of an army of community volunteers, the local Mayor would put measures in place to ensure the backpackers were taken care of and Childers wouldn't be defeated.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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04 - Jessica
Childers
05/28/20 • 26 min
It took Jessica Wiegand 8 months waitressing in a London restaurant to earn enough money to get her visa for Australia. And when she arrived it was everything she hoped for. Travel and sightseeing. She headed north to spend a few weeks working on the farms in Childers and had just started to make new acquaintances when her world was turned upside down.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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21 - Family
Childers
07/07/20 • 28 min
The fire at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Childers on June 23, 2000 changed lives forever. It took young men and women way too soon and caused immeasurable trauma to those who escaped the building that night. They would return home a very different version of the carefree backpacker who set off on the travel adventure of a lifetime, leaving families to pick up the pieces.
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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FAQ
How many episodes does Childers have?
Childers currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Childers cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Childers?
The episode title 'Welcome to Childers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Childers?
The average episode length on Childers is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Childers released?
Episodes of Childers are typically released every 2 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Childers?
The first episode of Childers was released on May 24, 2020.
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