This week, we're bringing you immersive deep dives — quite literally.

Travel with us to the small coastal town of Esperance in Western Australia, where three fatal shark attacks in three years have left locals reeling.

The sea has long been central to the identity and lifestyle of those living along the spectacular coastline.

But as this small community slowly comes to terms with the string of tragedies, it's also navigating its relationship to the ocean and the apex predator that swims within it.

Explore our multimedia feature article, or listen to the story as part of Shifting Cultures, a special series from RN's Earshot.

Then, read a troubling investigation by Background Briefing, revealing the stories behind women falsely accused of an almost unimaginable crime.

Two mothers were accused of poisoning their own children at the same Sydney hospital. Both were charged and spent years separated from their families, only to be found not guilty.

So, how did the system fail these families?

You can also listen to the story on the ABC listen app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Enjoy your weekend,
Anna Levy, deputy RN digital editor

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For the residents of this small Australian town, a series of shark attacks prompted an almost existential crisis. What does it mean to love the ocean when it's a place of so much grief?

Two women are accused of poisoning their own children by staff at the same hospital. Both are found not guilty. Did the system fail these families?

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