Rachael Brown pioneered true-crime podcasting at the ABC, with her series, Trace. Season 1 reviewed the 1980 cold case of Maria James and sparked a new coronial inquest. Season 2 told the story of defence-barrister-turned-police-informer Nicola Gobbo. In 2025, Rachael co-hosted the ABC’s groundbreaking Mushroom Case Daily podcast, covering the trial of Erin Patterson. Rachael is a three-time Walkley Award winner. She holds the ABC’s inaugural role of Development Executive — True Crime, and is developing and producing true crime projects across Audio (podcast) and Screen (documentary).

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The ABC is an essential part of the fabric of Australians’ way of life. With an ongoing commitment, the ABC continues to explore the nation’s culture by supporting the best creative talent to tell and share their stories. As expressed in its charter, science, the arts and factual content is an essential part of the organisation’s remit, and this work has been acknowledged both domestically and internationally with multiple industry awards. Owned by all Australians, the ABC strives to have a positive impact on the nation by kick starting conversations that can help shape and inspire communities and society at large.