10 - Kim and Karl
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On June 23, 2000, the Childers Backpacker Hostel fire was the biggest news story in the world. It would have a profound impact on the lives and careers of some of Australia's most prominent journalists. At the forefront, two rival commercial television stations, led by the Seven Network's Kim Skubris and Nine's Karl Stefanovic. This is their story
Written and produced by Paul Cochrane
Original music, sound design & editing by Zoltan Fecso
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