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That's ACA is a weekly podcast taking you behind the scenes of Australia's favourite current affairs show 'A Current Affair'.
Join reporters Steve Marshall and Lizzie Pearl as they dissect stories, share their own experiences and talk to our reporters about their weird and wonderful stories Aussies Love.
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Have you ever wondered what’s under the Prime Minister’s Christmas tree? Well, you’ve come to the right place… As Steve and Lizzie see off the year, the whole team at ACA wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. See you in 2026!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You don’t know ACA unless you know Leila McKinnon. From her time reporting overseas to her viral interview with Corey Worthington. Leila’s seen it all and always has a crazy story to tell. She’s holding down the fort over summer, so we take a walk down memory lane with her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taxes… They're a universal chore. While most of us anticipate a small rebate after a year's hard work, the people at the center of this investigation found their reality was dramatically different. We talk to Queensland reporter Dan Nolan about his deep dive exposing the ruthless tactics the ATO uses against its targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A difficult conversation which needs to be had. We chat with Queensland reporter Davina Smith about how she brought Giaan Ramsay and her family's heart breaking story to your screens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An accused mastermind behind Australia's largest Ponzi scheme, a botched inside job, one very loud choir and freedom with a Scottish twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lizzie talks to the former pastor claiming to make millinos 'landlording' subletting rental properties on Airbnb- so is it genius or unethical?Plus we get to go behind the scenes of Delta's Christmas Special.The collective outrage over the Bureau of Meteorology's new website.And Lizzie saves a possum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when the show's on the road?Lizzie and Steve have both gotten the call up- but they weren't first pick.Plus the couple, swindling families in the outback, they come into town but leave owing locals money.And he's the footy star turned literary heart-throb- trading his boots for the outback where he can be his authentic self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No one knows A Current Affair quite like Marty King. He's been there for the big news events, and he's spun a couple of great yarns over the years. And there's no assignment he loves more than Melbourne Cup Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She's always been candid - but never more so than now. Ally Langdon sits down with media icon Ita Buttrose to talk about sex as an older person, her new life in a wheelchair, her rollercoaster time at the ABC and her new book 'Unapologetically Ita'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes it’s not always a good idea to accept an ACA interview… For Monique, she found out the hard way. The heist that’s straight from the Pink Panther playbook. Plus Captain underpants shafted, but look who’s laughing now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane was only going out for a dart and the next thing he knows he's being run over by a food delivery driver. Plus the social media scandal that rocked a community - one mum's alleged crime against her baby girl for likes, follows and sympathy. And Kerry's had enough, his neighbours are driving him batshit crazy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's it like sitting a metre away from a triple murderer?Our reporter Sam Cucchiara covered one of the biggest and most high profile murder trials in Australia- Erin Patterson's mushroom murders. He was also the only one to talk to her in the early aftermath before she was arrested. Plus his encounter with an angry neighbour and their hose on his first day of the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We put the feelers out to see what you wanted to know about ACA. From best interviews, the cul-de-sac of creeps to why we turn off the comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave is one brave man - and he didn't care he was only in his tighty whities when he ran out to help his neighbour, but then the law turned on him. Plus a beloved lollipop lady fights to save her job. And thanks to your help a shelter is saved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She's a rebel with a cause. Sister Angela Mary Doyle - thenun, who defied the government to help treat AIDS patients in the 1980's. It's just one of the many reasons she is so loved as she turns 100.As Ally Langdon found out, this sister is still as passionate as she is witty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We take a look at some of the longest chases on A Current Affair that left our reporters a bit out of breath, yet they still managed to ask the hard questions. So imagine for some reporters who also do it in heels! Plus... what happens when the tables are turned and we have to run?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's it like covering some of the biggest crimes in Australian history? We asked Simon Bouda, A Current Affair's Crime Editor. He also talks to us about making and maintaining contacts over the years- leading to some great friendships. Plus the his time as a corrie running away from gun fire and literally landing in s**t. And he's behind one of the greatest chases in the show's history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we talk about tip offs from viewers - the stories we wouldn't be able to tell without the help of our viewers. Plus the weight watchers love triangle that ended up in court over a saucy pic.And what's in a name? Because all these people want is a personalised plate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
She’ll cry with you, laugh with you and she’ll bloody hold ‘em to account. A Current Affair host Ally Langdon join us on this special episode- hot off her Logies win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Squatters make their way into our stories almost as often as they help themselves to other people's homes. We speak to our Reporter Zarisha Bradley as she confronts a family of squatters in one case and how she played peacemaker in another.Plus the Cabbie that was caught red handed ripping off his customer. And the power of social media got us onto Trump the Corgi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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