A Queensland man is accused extorting his former partner by threatening to expose her alleged past affair with a high-profile public figure.

The identity of the high-profile man has been suppressed even though he's not accused of any wrongdoing.

Cairns reporter Conor Byrne and investigative reporter Grace Tobin join the pod to explain what we can and can't report and why.

If you have any questions you'd like Grace, Conor and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The man originally charged with Isla Bell's murder has made an application to have the only remaining charge against him thrown out permanently. 

Marat Ganiev was charged with Isla's murder after the 19-year-old's body was found at a tip in Melbourne's east in 2024. That charge was then downgraded to manslaughter, and later replaced with attempting to pervert the course of justice. 

Kristian Silva returns to the pod to explain why Marat Ganiev's barrister is now applying for a permanent stay on the remaining charge. 

Listen to our previous episode explaining how Isla’s alleged murder case collapsed. 

If you have any questions you’d like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].   

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of. 

Former powerhouse broadcaster Alan Jones will fight 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, in a trial starting next month.

Pre-trial hearings are underway to nail down evidence and finalise the charges, with Sydney reporter Isobel Roe there for it all.

In this episode, Isobel takes Stocky through the Local Court pre-trial hearings so far in Sydney, and the background to the case.

If you have any questions you'd like Isobel and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Jana Armstrong's family filled a Toowoomba courtroom today to watch her former partner Dharminder Singh face a murder charge.

Senior reporter Cindy Wockner has been following the case and explains the investigation over the past week, and the extraordinary scenes in court this morning.

If you have any questions you'd like Cindy and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Two juries struggled to reach a verdict for Timothy Loosemore, the last eventually settling on manslaughter. In this episode we look at what might have stopped them from convicting him of murder.

In the final part of The Case of The Airbnb Guest, Anna McGuinness and Stocky discuss the questions that may have been left in the jury's mind and we hear what Maree Vermont's children thought of the verdict.

Anna's latest reporting of the case can be found here: Maree Vermont's sons speak of devastation after Airbnb guest found guilty of killing her

If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

The prosecution's final pitch to the jury described Timothy Loosemore as a man who snapped and murdered Maree Vermont, but the defence told them they hadn't heard the evidence to back up that story.

In this episode, Bendigo reporter Anna McGuinness explains the closing arguments and what Timothy Loosemore told police when he was in a hospital bed after the fire.

If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Editor's note 7/7/26: Today's episode has been republished with updated audio after an initial publishing error.

The prosecution describes Timothy Loosemore as an ex-lover driven to murder by rejection. The defence says he's a welcome help around the stone house. So which was he?

In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness tells Stocky how Maree Vermont's friends described the relationship, and what the fire investigator found at the scene.

If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

After welcoming a British visitor named Timothy Loosemore, Maree Vermont's house went up in flames, and her body was found in the ruins. How did things go so wrong?

In this episode, reporter Anna McGuinness explains the prosecution's case against Timothy Loosemore, and how the defence argued back in his trial this year.

If you have any questions you'd like Anna and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected].

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

Two Australian women — Zeinab and Kawsar Ahmad — have been charged with owning a Yazidi slave in Syria while living under ISIS rule.

Reporter James Oaten tells Stocky what life was like for the teenage slave, and the arguments for and against bail for both Kawsar and her daughter Zeinab.

UPDATE 26/6/26: Since publishing this episode, alleged slave-owner Kawsar Ahmad has been granted bail by a Melbourne Magistrate.

More details: 'ISIS bride' Kawsar Ahmad charged with slavery offences is granted bail

ISIS-linked women returning to Australia from Syria will face domestic courts for charges including crimes against humanity: slavery and being member of a terrorist organisation. 

Melbourne reporter James Oaten returns to the pod and explains the legal process to now and the political and media storm these women faced upon their arrival. 

Extra reporting by James Oaten: Australian kids returned from Syria deserve compassion, says grandfather — ABC News

If you have any questions you'd like James and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email [email protected]. 

The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.