New podcast delves into a Queensland tragedy

A new podcast series from 9News Queensland and 9Podcasts launches today, delving into the harrowing events of December 12, 2022, when two police officers were murdered in a shocking ambush at Wieambilla.

The Ultimate Sacrifice confronts the haunting question: how did a routine callout lead to Queensland’s deadliest police shooting?

Over four episodes dropping in the first two weeks, The Ultimate Sacrifice examines the events leading up to the deaths of six people.

From Monday, July 29, the podcast will continue by tracking the four-week coronial inquest into the massacre with frequent episodes.

Listeners will receive updates on unfolding evidence and conclusions, including testimonies, new details, previously unheard recordings, and crucial evidence revealing the heroism and camaraderie displayed on that day.

The Ultimate Sacrifice is available now wherever you get your podcasts. It is produced in a partnership between 9News and 9Podcasts.