20 - Neil

07/05/20 • 32 min

When Neil Griffith and his University friend Nigel decided to pack up their life in late 1999 and head to Australia on the adventure of a lifetime, they were young, carefree fun-seekers with the world at their feet. But it would be a trip engulfed by multiple episodes of tragedy and trauma and a key role in the investigation into the Palace Backpackers Hostel fire in Childers.

Written and produced by Paul Cochrane

Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso

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Written and produced by Paul Cochrane

Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19 - Legislation

The Childers fire is considered the worst arson attack in Queensland history. The after effects were far-reaching with local businesses and the tourism industry taking both a financial and reputational hit. Solutions needed to be found and that started with fixing Queensland's inadequate fire safety laws.

Written and produced by Paul Cochrane

Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso

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21 - Family

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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