Childers
Paul Cochrane
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S2E30 Remembering Julie with David and Dee O'Keeffe
The family of Irish backpacker Julie O'Keeffe remember her in this emotional episode on the 25th anniversary of the fireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See…
S2E29 The Reflections of Memorial Mastermind Sam di Mauro
Sam di Mauro was responsible for developing the Memorial to the victims of the Palace fire. On the 25th anniversary he reflects on the work he createdSupport this show…
S2E28 Rob Jansen Returns to Childers 25 Years On
Dutch backpacker Rob Jansen escaped the Palace Hostel fire. He has returned to pay his respects and say thank you to the local community on the 25th anniversarySupport this show…
S2E27 Chat With Good Friend of Sebastian Westerveld and Adam Rowland - Daiman McIntyre
Daiman McIntyre met Seb and Adam as young backpackers in early 2000. In this episode he returns to Childers for the first time in 24 years and reflects on his time spent with his travel…
S2E26 Childers Fire Fighters Bob Winkelmann & Hayden Whitaker
Bob Winkelmann & Hayden Whitaker were the first-responder fire fighters when the Palace Backpacker Hostel was set alight. 25 years on they sat down to reflect on that night, the work required to…
S2E25 Creator of "The Palace" Stage Production Rod Ainsworth
The Childers community has long been applauded and celebrated for how it responded in the wake of the fire at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in June 2000. Those efforts are now the inspiration behind…
S2E24 Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Helen Blackburn
These days Helen Blackburn is the Mayor of Bundaberg Regional Council which will host a 25th anniversary service in a few days time. But she also has her own attachment to the Childers tragedy…
S2E23 Childers Is Returning With New Episodes
It's been five years since Childers: The Full Story was released. Now, as the 25th anniversary of the tragic fire in the small Queensland town is about to be marked, we are re-visiting the story. New…
S1E22 22 - Farewell
Immediately after the fire, the Childers community embraced the backpackers as their own. It made the task of saying goodbye and returning to normality even more difficult. A simple thank you has…
S1E21 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…
S1E20 20 - Neil
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…
S1E19 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…
S1E18 18 - Memorial
It took just two years and four months for the Palace to be re-opened following a full re-build on the site of the exisiting hostel. There was considerable consultation with the community and the…
S1E17 17 - Window
In the months after the fire, Council commenced its plan to restore the Palace and bring about some normality for neighbouring businesses affected by the June 2000 tragedy. But striking a deal to…
S1E16 16 - Guilty
Immediately after they escaped the burning Palace, a number of backpackers reported their suspicions and identified the primary suspect to police. Authorities then set about piecing together a case…
S1E15 15 - Krueger
The man who lit the Palace Backpackers Hostel was well known to police. He had an extensive criminal history across multiple states and had caused immeasurable trauma to a family who had invited him…
S1E14 14 - Man Hunt
The Childers community and surrounding towns were on edge. They feared for their safety as the man dubbed Australia's most wanted was on the loose for five days after the fire. During a violent…
S1E13 13 - Princess
The burden of a week of intense grief and trauma was weighing heavily on the survivors and the Childers community. The town needed a lift. It came in the form of the first Royal visit to the region…
S1E12 12 - Rob
The strong Dutch contingent staying at the Palace brought a unique energy to the backpacker group. And in June 2000 they found a common bond through the love of their national football team. But the…
S1E11 11 - James
Three days after the fire a highly emotional memorial service was held in the Community Centre. It featured the full suite of Government officials, but the focus was on the group of survivors, lead…
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Childers has published 31 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Documentary, History.
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