Our Little Edey – The Eden Westbrook Story

Acclaimed journalist and podcaster Camille Bianchi has launched a compelling new investigative series, Back to the Wall.

Bianchi, known for her work on award-winning crime series including The Nurse and Inside the Tribe with Tim Elliott, turns her attention to one of the darkest and most infamous chapters in Australian criminal history and a theory recently raised in the New South Wales Parliament.

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In November 1994, Sydney woman Revelle Balmain disappeared after attending what was believed to be her final appointment of the day. More than three decades later, her disappearance remains one of Australia’s most enduring mysteries. 

In Revelle Balmain: The Last Appointment, we revisit the final hours before she vanished and speak with people who knew her best  including former boyfriends, her stepsister Sue-Ellen, and one of the last people known to have seen Revelle alive.

Through their memories, new interviews and a fresh examination of the case, the series explores who Revelle was, what was happ...

This special episode is being released across both Our Little Edey and Badge of Betrayal, as new information intersects with both stories  the death of Eden Westbrook and wider questions surrounding Tasmania Police.

A former Tasmania Police staff member shares what Sergeant Robert “Cookie” Cook told her about his time in St Helens, while another witness comes forward with fresh allegations and a disturbing memory involving “Kate.”

Plus, we bring you the latest developments from the parliamentary inquiry into Tasmania Police.

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Camille Bianchi is a journalist and podcaster who has worked on a number of acclaimed crime series, including The Nurse, Inside the Tribe and Rotten Apple.

Her latest project is a little different.

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Serial killer Ivan Milat’s story is one of the most infamous in Australian history. So why are there still so many unanswered questions about his movements in the lead-up to his arrest in the 1990s?

Could his crimes have been covered up for decades? What was his connection to Kings Cross?

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In this rush-release episode we delve into two submissions that were made public today in the government inquiry into Taspol. 

The first is from the DPP, and the second is from Taspol. It poses some interesting questions.

We also get more information from inside Taspol for 4 current serving officers, which again pose more questions.   

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Six months after first speaking to us anonymously, serving senior police officer “Tom” returns with new allegations about what happens inside Tasmania Police when misconduct involves senior ranks. He explains what he calls “off-book investigations” — matters allegedly handled outside normal reporting and oversight processes — and why he believes they can be used to avoid scrutiny. Tom also reveals the extraordinary position he now finds himself in: having spoken out to help expose these issues, he fears that his involvement in this podcast could complicate his ability to come forward to the parliamentary inquiry

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses allegations of sexual misconduct, workplace power imbalance and fear of reporting within policing. The allegations discussed have not been tested in court and have not been independently established. Identifying details have been deliberately withheld.

A detailed anonymous email lands with Badge of Betrayal, containing serious allegations involving a serving female police officer and a more senior colleague.

But this episode is about something bigger than one allegation.

What happens when a police officer believes the person they may need to report has more power inside the organisation than...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains confronting and graphic descriptions of alleged child sexual abuse and sexual assault, including allegations involving a child, grooming, coercion and abuse by a person in a position of authority. It also contains discussion of suicide and police misconduct. Some listeners may find this episode extremely distressing. Please take care while listening and skip this episode if these subjects may be harmful or triggering for you.

Another serving Tasmanian police officer has come forward after listening to Badge of Betrayal.

Still wearing the badge today, he has asked us to protect...

More than eleven years after Eden Westbrook’s death, Jason and Amanda are still fighting for answers.

In this special crossover episode with Badge of Betrayal, we look at where Eden’s case stands today, the push to have it reopened, the coronial reform process and the involvement of former senior Tasmanian police officer Paul Reynolds.

We also return to the police records from the night Eden died — uncovering calls, movements and witness accounts that raise new questions about what was happening in St Helens before and after Eden was found.

The question remain...

A new witness comes forward.

As Tasmania's Parliamentary Inquiry into police misconduct officially begins, we examine what it could mean for Badge of Betrayal, the questions it will investigate, and why parliamentary privilege may encourage more people to finally speak.

Then, an anonymous witness takes us back to Tasmania's notorious street groups of the 1970s and '80s, revealing what they knew about convicted child exploiter Gary Devine long before his crimes became public.

Finally, we revisit the unanswered mystery surrounding Paul Reynolds' desperate requests for $50,000, his contact with a criminal associate, and...

For 15 years, Tasmania Police said the matter was investigated.

Now, after months of Right to Information requests, Badge of Betrayal has obtained 61 pages of internal investigation files that have never been publicly examined in full.

Inside those documents are admissions from police officers who contacted escort services, records showing one officer made 34 contacts with prostitutes over a two-month period, evidence that an officer lied during the investigation, and an Integrity Commission intervention that forced Tasmania Police to reopen the case.

Then, in a Badge of Betrayal exclusive, a former correctional officer who worked i...

In this explosive episode of Badge of Betrayal, a former Tasmania Police officer who worked alongside Reynolds speaks publicly about the culture they witnessed firsthand. They describe allegations of bullying, intimidation and a workplace where many were too afraid to speak up.

The former officer also shares why they believe Reynolds was treated differently to others, raising serious questions about whether he was a protected figure within the organisation and how that may have influenced accountability.

This is a confronting firsthand account that sheds new light on the culture surrounding one of Tasmania Police's most c...

In breaking news from Tasmania, parliament has announced  an Inquiry into Tasmania Police responses to allegations of officer misconduct. It will look at 

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This episode discusses alleged child sexual abuse and includes some graphic descriptions drawn from official Commission evidence. The content may be triggering or distressing. We encourage listeners to prioritise their well-being and pause or skip this episode if needed.

This isn’t hindsight. It’s a timeline.

In Episode 14, we go back inside the Ashley Youth Detention Centre and lay out the documented overlap appointments, movements, and professional relationships that now sit beside sworn Commission evidence.

As RTI requests unfold and more insiders come forward, this investigation keeps widening.

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In the this fast tracked new episode, On Thursday Feb 12th - The Greens have called for a Parliamentary Inquiry into theReynolds matter after fresh information from the Badge of Betrayal podcast. 

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In this episode a second current serving police officer comes forward. They attended Reynolds funeral and have their own experience inside Taspol. 

We also explore the links between Reynolds, James Griffin and the U-turn program that ran between 2003- 2013 in Tasmania.   

For clarity Mission Australia delivered the U Turn program as a contracted provider within a government-led youth justice initiative. The allegations discussed in this episode relate to former police officers and individuals, not Mission Australia or its staff. Mission Australia did not employ Paul Reynolds and had no role in supervising his conduct.

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Up until now, we haven’t been able to secure an interview with a family member of Reynolds — but in this episode, that changes.

Speaking under the protection of anonymity, a verified source takes us inside the Reynolds family unit, offering rare insight into what was happening behind closed doors.

We also speak with Tom Wallace-Pannell from Maliganis Edwards Johnson, the lawyer representing victim-survivors of Reynolds’ offending across decades in Tasmania. You can contact them here 

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This episode exposes how youth sport and positions of authority were used as gateways to abuse in Tasmania for Reynolds and others. 

Through the Weiss Review, survivor testimony, and a firsthand account from a former player, we examine how trust, reputation, and police power created unchecked access to children — and a culture of silence inside change rooms.

We also investigate the U-Turn program and the unresolved questions surrounding those involved.

Mission Australia delivered the U Turn program as a contracted provider within a government-led youth justice initiative. The allegations discussed in this episode rel...

Thanks to the hundreds of emails we’ve received about this case, many people have been asking what’s next for Jason and Amanda, what’s happening with the case, and whether there have been any new developments.

In this episode, we take you through the full picture of the outstanding questions, the key issues still unresolved, and what could happen next in the search for answers about what happened to Edey.

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In this episode, we examine how institutions respond when serious allegations emerge inside their own ranks. Drawing on Right to Information documents, parliamentary records and broadcast interviews, we trace the timeline that led to a full police funeral for the late Paul Reynolds in September 2018 at a time when professional standards investigations were already underway. This is not a story about assigning personal blame, but about process, timing and decision-making, and how actions taken in the moment can be judged very differently years later.

If this episode is triggering, please pause and seek support. 

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alleged child sexual abuse and institutional violence. Some content may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Support resources are listed in the show notes.

In this episode of Badge of Betrayal, we return to Alysha, the whistleblower who helped expose abuse at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre.

For the first time, we also hear from a former detainee, now an adult, who speaks anonymously about his experiences inside the centre. His voice has been altered and identifying details removed.

This conversation was approached with care, ex...

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death. 

Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal  

Seven referrals. Five known to police before 2024. Two still active. As insiders speak anony...

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death. 

Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal  

In this episode, we examine how Paul Reynolds’ police honours funeral was approved.

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Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced police officer who helped investigate Eden's death. 

Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks, we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes, you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - it’s called Badge of Betrayal  

****A content warning before we begin: this episode contains references to suicide and suici...

Thanks for listening to Our Little Edey, regular listeners will know the background of Paul Reynolds the disgraced cop who helped investigate Eden's death. 

Many of you have asked if we could share more of the show in this feed some over the next few weeks we will share the most relevant to the Eden Westbrook story. To hear all the episodes you can follow the show on the app your listening to now - its called Badge of Betrayal  

In this episode, we hear from a current serving Tasmanian police officer a man who spe...

***This episode contains strong language and discusses themes that may be confronting for some listeners.We’ve chosen to include these moments as they were said, because they reflect the raw emotion and reality of what this family has experienced.”

It’s been more than a decade since Eden’s death but for her family, nothing about this has settled.

In this episode, we return to Jason and Amanda as they open up about where things stand today  from building a new home with their own hands, to the ongoing toll of rumours, online attacks, and a com...

Introducing a new way to fall to sleep gently... Silent Secrets. Over 25 episodes now available free. In this episode hear the story of  
a nameless man, a cryptic note, and a mystery that lingers on a quiet Adelaide beach. In this episode of Silent Secrets, let the gentle telling of the Somerton Man’s story carry you into calm and restful sleep.

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If you are a long time listener of Our Little Edey then you would be aware of the allegations of systemic failings within Tasmanian police. In this episode of Badge of Betrayal we sit down with “Tom,” a current serving senior Tasmanian police officer who risks his career to speak candidly about the culture inside Taspol. Across a covert, one-off meeting, Tom reveals why allegations of family violence, sexual misconduct, and predatory behavior inside the force are now “at epidemic levels,” and why systems meant to stop offenders like Paul Reynolds failed for decades.

He walks us through...

New online comments reignite debate around Eden’s death. We revisit witness accounts, examine public records, and separate what’s known from what remains unresolved.

If you want to listen to our new podcast around disgraced police officer Paul Reynolds follow the show Listen to Badge of Betrayal here  

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In the final episode of 2025, we speak with Jason and Amanda about the devastating fire that tore through St Helens and the surrounding East Coast, threatening homes, livelihoods, and a community already carrying deep scars.

Jason and Amanda reflect on the recent passing of Eden’s Law, the weight of grief that continues to shape their family, and the renewed push for answers surrounding Eden’s death.

We also address new allegations concerning Paul Reynolds, which have emerged following the release of the podcast Badge of Betrayal — allegations that raise serious questions about historical conduct, oversig...

Here is a sneak peek of the new show about Paul Reynolds, the cop who had his name all over the Eden Westbrook case. If you want to hear more, follow Badge of Betrayal on your favourite podcast app. 

Senior Sergeant Paul Reynolds was a familiar face in Tasmanian policing, a mentor, a coach, and a man people trusted.

But on a quiet night in Westbury, everything shifted. Just hours after celebrating his wedding anniversary, four officers from Professional Standards knocked on his door with a warrant to seize his devices. The allegation: Reynolds was a...

In Our Little Edey, you’ve heard about disgraced former police officer Paul Reynolds, who took his own life while under investigation for grooming and child sexual offences.

For almost three years, we’ve believed there was much more that needed to be examined, not only in how he handled this case, but across his nearly forty-year career with Tasmania Police.

In this exclusive sneak peek, made especially for listeners of Our Little Edey, we reveal details of our new investigation  and how you can be among the first to hear what we uncover next.

If you listen to Our Little Edey, Jay and the team at Podshape have a new investigative podcast about the death of an 18-year-old boy.  Kane Moore was a classic North Queensland larrikin—goofy, big-hearted, and outdoorsy. He grew up by the river, loved his motorbike, doted on the family’s German shepherd Poppy, and wore the kind of haircut that got him in strife at school. He lived with his dad and sister just minutes from Rupertswood Park, where he and his mates often hung out.

Then, in April 2023, Kane’s aunt Katie and his sister walked...

Thursday, 11 September, was a monumental day for the Westbrook family in their search for the truth about what really happened to their 15-year-old daughter.

This episode captures that powerful moment — and looks ahead to what comes next.

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18-year-old Kane Moore went to a party with mates in Townsville in 2023.

The next morning, his sister found him dead in a park.

Police and the coroner say it was a horrible accident. His family wants to know what happened to their Kano—and they believe someone knows something.

Is there Moore To The Story?

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In this episode, we have new information that we can finally share about a hairband that was found at the location of Eden's death. 

Plus Jacqui Lambie raises Eden's case again in the senate.

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August 11th is Eden Westbrook’s 26th birthday, her family isn’t lighting candles — they’re still chasing the truth. For years, Jason and Amanda Westbrook have fought political red tape, silence, and shifting governments to uncover what really happened to their daughter. As Tasmania stalls on a bill that could finally open the case, this episode marks another year without closure — and a family refusing to stop asking questions.

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We know many listeners use true crime to fall asleep, and while we get why, we wanted to offer you a less unsettling way to drift off.

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In this short bonus episode, we share an unexpected twist at the 11th hour: the parliamentary bill that, if passed, would grant Jason and Amanda access to Eden’s autopsy photos has taken a shocking turn. 
 

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