The Sydney Siege

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic Lindt Cafe Siege, we sit down with survivor Louisa Hope for an emotional and insightful conversation about that fateful day in December 2014. A decade later, Louisa reflects on the harrowing events, the lives lost, and the extraordinary resilience that has carried her forward. In this special episode, Louisa shares her journey over the past ten years—from healing and advocacy to building a legacy of hope through her work in the community. We discuss how the siege shaped her perspective, the lessons she has learned about trauma and recovery, and the importance of honouring the past while looking towards the future. If you want to hear a detailed account of how the 17-hour siege unfolded inside the cafe, start with Episode 1: The Red Flags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of the Sydney Siege series, explore the outcomes of the inquest into the Lindt Café siege and the lessons Australia has learned since those tragic days in December 2014.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The siege is over. Two innocent people have lost their lives, the gunman is dead, and Louisa and her mum are left badly wounded.   This marks the beginning of recovery—for both Louisa and Australia—after the tragedy of the Sydney Siege.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content WarningThis episode contains graphic information that may be disturbing for some listeners. Discretion is advised. It’s 1:43 AM inside the Lindt Café, moments before police storm in. Two hostages lose their lives, and Louisa and her mum are both shot.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.