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Childers
Palace Backpackers Hostel Fire
Palace Backpackers Hostel
Memorial
Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel Fire
Palace Backpacker Fire
Community Resilience
Emergency Response
Queensland
Childers Backpackers Hostel Fire
Childers Fire Rescue
Sebastian Westerweld
Adam Rowland
Daiman Mcintyre
25th Anniversary
Survivors
Community Support
Community Remembrance
Australian History
Rod Ainsworth

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The family of Irish backpacker Julie O'Keeffe remember her in this emotional episode on the 25th anniversary of the fire

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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 created

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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 anniversary

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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 buddies

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Recent Guests

Sam di Mauro
Artist and creator of the memorial for the Palace Backpacker Fire
Episode: The Reflections of Memorial Mastermind Sam di Mauro
Rob Jansen
Survivor of the Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel fire
Episode: Rob Jansen Returns to Childers 25 Years On
Daiman McIntyre
Friend of victims Sebastian Westerweld and Adam Rowland
Episode: Chat With Good Friend of Sebastian Westerveld and Adam Rowland - Daiman McIntyre

Host

Paul Cocker
Host of Childers, the Full Story of the Palace Backpackers Hostel Fire, highlighting survivor stories and community reflections.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 659 ratings
  • Powerful and Moving Account of a dark day and the resilience shown in its aftermath.

    A truly compassionate reflection of the tragedy of the Palace Backpackers Hostel fire, the lives lost and the way a small town rallied around to support the survivors, the families of the lost and honour the ‘Palace 15.’

    Be ready to gun the gamete of emotion listening to accounts of those who were there and the families of the young men and women who never came home from their grand adventure.

    Well done Paul, for bringing us such a heartfelt podcast to honour all who were lost or affected by... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acer_83
    Australia7 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I was backpacking when the fire happened and remember it well. Having spent a couple of days in Childers and visited the memorial I searched out more info on the fire and found this podcast. The people of Childers really are a special group. Prepare for tears when listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Legodic
    Australia10 months ago
  • Sad story well told

    Such a well put together podcast - incredibly hard to listen to at times but such a very sad event well told.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coldie 23
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent

    An excellent and respectfully made podcast, well done on doing this sad story justice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sk78078
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Very well researched and executed. Thoroughly recommend a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rehctelf1958
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its powerful emotional narratives and respectful treatment of a tragic story.
Many reviews highlight the podcast's ability to evoke empathy and connect listeners to the community's shared grief.
The storytelling is described as compelling and heartbreaking, offering a respectful tribute to both victims and survivors.

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Creator of "The Palace" Stage Production Rod Ainsworth
Q: What must have taken some socializing early in the piece to get that across the line?
Ainsworth acknowledges the skepticism surrounding the project but believes that through community involvement and conversations, they were able to create a performance that resonates with the audience.
Creator of "The Palace" Stage Production Rod Ainsworth
Q: How do we do this?
Ainsworth expresses that the project was never intended to trivialize the tragic event and emphasizes the importance of a thoughtful representation of the community's experience.

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This podcast focuses on the harrowing events surrounding the Palace Backpackers Hostel fire in Childers, Australia, which tragically took the lives of 15 young people in June 2000. Through moving personal stories and reflections from survivors, victims' families, firefighters, and community members, the podcast highlights the immense emotional weight of this tragic event. Each episode not only serves as a commemoration of the lives affected but also uncovers the resilience of the Childers community in grappling with their shared loss and striving to honor those who perished. As it revisits the past, it invites listeners to reflect on themes of tragedy, memory, and community strength.

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