This introductory promo for Bondi Badlands sets the stage for journalist Greg Callaghan’s true crime investigation into a series of hate crimes against Sydney's gay community in the late 1980s. Delving into the murders, assaults and disappearances that occurred around the Bondi region, Callaghan layers the voices of first-hand sources to drive home the human cost of violence that echoes on through the decades.

The audio collage draws on both personal and systemic lenses, building a quick, enticing glimpse into the scope of the podcast's investigation. The mention of a gang of serial killers is intercut with intimate clips naming specific victims, and frustrations over the inactivity of local police. In this brief trailer, Callaghan brings to the fore the indifference and prejudice that contributed to decades of unanswered questions. By creating a platform for the victims’ families and loved ones, the series presents the emotional dimension of these unsolved cases while reclaiming the stories of those killed.

As part of Australia’s strong tradition of investigative podcasting, this clip from Bondi Badlands exemplifies how the format has been used to revisit forgotten histories, expose injustice and amplify suppressed voices.