Israel and Hamas

Peace, for now

After two years of bloodshed, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement that involves a return of the remaining hostages and a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza to behind an unspecified line. All sides are proclaiming partial victory – but there is still much to be determined

By Ruth Michaelson

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The Lab Detective

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Kathleen Folbigg experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.

She was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.

Until a different type of detective entered her life. A scientist working in a lab who uncovered the truth behind the deaths.

This is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice, and an investigation into why Kathleen's story may not be the last.