True Blue Conversations - Margaret Cunneen SC - “The Boxing Butterfly A Life Of Conviction”
True Blue Conversations Podcast
Release Date: 11/12/2024
True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN Craig Ball
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Welcome back to season 6 of True Blue Conversations podcast: On this week’s podcast, I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment veteran Craig Ball. Craig passed Commando selection in 2000 as a reservist and went full-time in 2006. He deployed to Afghanistan as a signaller in the 2nd Commando Regiment in 2010 and 2012. Craig spoke about how veterans struggle with transition after service, returning from a warzone, and migrating back into civilian life. Today, Craig is passionate about helping veterans and working in the mental...
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True Blue Conversations - NSW Rural Fire Service Area Commander Southwestern Chief Superintendent Kelwyn White
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On this weeks podcast, I speak with NSW Rural Fire Service Area Commander Southwestern Chief Superintendent Kelwyn White. Kelwyn commenced her service with the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2002 and, since then has worked across NSW in District, State, and Area-based roles. Kelwyn has been both a salaried officer and a volunteer during her service. Kelwyn's commitment, especially in Community Risk & Community Engagement, is held in the highest regard by her peers and the community. Kelwyn continues to be a proud advocate for engaged communities, playing a significant leadership and...
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True Blue Conversations - Margaret Cunneen SC - “The Boxing Butterfly A Life Of Conviction”
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On this weeks podcast, I spoke with Australian barrister & Public Prosecutor now defence lawyer Margaret Cunneen SC. For over four decades, Margaret Cunneen helped put away some of Australia's worst, as a crown prosecutor and, as her profile grew, so did the media attention, Margaret recalls the headline cases that helped establish her reputation, the controversies she became embroiled in. In 2022 Margaret published her autobiography “ The Boxing Butterfly” A Life Of Conviction is a career chronicle of Margaret Cunneen SC—the boxing butterfly who turned the tables on ICAC, amidst...
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True Blue Conversations - Col. Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell Retired A - 10 Warthog Pilot & Best Selling Author
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On this week’s episode I spoke with Colonel Kim “KC” Campbell DFC “Retd” served in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. Kim is a keynote speaker sharing her story about a life changing combat experience while weaving in ideas and lessons about leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and decision making in stressful environments. Kim has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Academy and has a Master of...
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True Blue Conversations - Western Australian Police Officer Detective Kristi McVee
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On this week’s episode I spoke with Western Australian Police Officer Kristi McVee, a former detective and specialist child interviewer, she spent years investigating child sexual abuse and prosecuting pedophiles. In this chat, she gets real about the scope of the problem and the challenges you face as a cop chasing down pedophiles. She spent 10 years in the police force before retiring from the force. When she retired, she believed there was a better way to help. By taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach, she knew she could help prevent child abuse and break the cycle...
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True Blue Conversations - Veteran Rod Henderson - Australian 3RAR Paratrooper, Army Aviation Loadmaster & Author
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On this week’s Episode 101: I spoke with Rod Henderson former 3RAR Paratrooper & Army Aviation Loadmaster. Rod spent a total of 22 years within the Australian Defence Force both serving as a paratrooper with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, he was part of Operation Interfet, in 1999 the Australian-led International Force East Timor. Rod then transferred to Army Aviation, working with Black Hawks and Chinooks, including as a door gunner. Rod has deployed on warlike and humanitarian operations to Timor, Pakistan, New Guinea, and Afghanistan....
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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 3
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On this week’s podcast Episode 100: Part 3 the Final part of a 20 years of service in the Special Forces. I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamburger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, including Timor Leste, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During one of his deployments in Afghanistan, he was awarded a Commendation for Gallantry. The citation reads "Corporal Hamburger’s gallantry in...
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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 2
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On this week’s podcast Episode 100 part 2: I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamburger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, including Timor Leste, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During one of his deployments in Afghanistan, he was awarded a Commendation for Gallantry. The citation reads "Corporal Hamburger’s gallantry in the face of heavy, accurate and sustained enemy fire ultimately...
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True Blue Conversations - AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL FORCES 2ND COMMANDO REGIMENT VETERAN CRAIG HAMBURGER PART 1
True Blue Conversations Podcast
On this week’s podcast Episode 100: I spoke with former Australian Special Forces 2nd Commando Regiment operator Craig Hamberger who enlisted into the Australian Defence Force in 1999; and served his country proudly for 20+ years. During his posting to 4 Royal Australian Regiment as a Commando, Craig deployed on multiple operations, including Timor Leste, Iraq, and Afghanistan. During one of his deployments in Afghanistan, he was awarded a Commendation for Gallantry. The citation reads "Corporal Hamburger’s gallantry in the face of heavy, accurate and sustained enemy fire...
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True Blue Conversations - Television Journalist 60 Minutes Reporter Amelia Adams
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On this week’s podcast, I speak with Television Journalist Amelia Adams. Amelia has been a journalist for more than 21 years; more than 14 of those with the 9 Network. Before joining the 60 Minutes team in 2022, she was Nine’s Senior Foreign Correspondent in North America. Amelia’s live reporting from the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection saw her win two Kennedy Awards and a Walkley nomination. She has also reported from war zones in Ukraine and Iraq. Amelia covered the volatile final year of Donald Trump’s presidency and led the 9News coverage of the unprecedented 2020...
info_outlineOn this weeks podcast, I spoke with Australian barrister & Public Prosecutor now
defence lawyer Margaret Cunneen SC.
For over four decades, Margaret Cunneen helped put away some of Australia's worst,
as a crown prosecutor and, as her profile grew, so did the media attention, Margaret
recalls the headline cases that helped establish her reputation, the controversies she
became embroiled in.
In 2022 Margaret published her autobiography “ The Boxing Butterfly” A Life Of
Conviction is a career chronicle of Margaret Cunneen SC—the boxing butterfly who
turned the tables on ICAC, amidst prosecuting murderers, pedophiles and
rapists—as she launches into her new chapter as a defence barrister. In her rearview
mirror, Cunneen sees her trial successes—her convictions—interspersed with the
flak from the ground fire of some colleagues who resented her success and were
determined to stop her climb to greater heights. She regrets nothing and is satisfied
with what she does. As Madam Crown, she empathised with the victims and their
families. Now, as defence counsel, she empathises with the accused she defends.
And what stories she tells! Some are gruesome and confronting, such as prosecuting
the irreverent Skafs for gang rape, Robert ‘Dolly’ Dunn for pedophilia, the Butcher of
Bega for unspeakable medical malpractice and the Charbaji Brothers for an ice-
fuelled torture session that ended in murder. Others—especially relating to her
defence clients, are filled with humanity. Margaret is a wife Mother and Grandmother
loves her NRL and is a passionate Manly fan, she is deeply faithful we spoke about
the many high-profile cases she has been involved with the toll of being in the public
sector, and how Margaret dealt with some of the terrible cases she has worked on
over the 45 years. This was a ripping chat.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Margaret Cunneen SC
Editor: Kyle Watkins
Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway