Bar wars: From a horrifying ordeal to a safety beacon

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule by audio@news.com.au

Jul 10, 202627:07Society & Culture

Bar owner Dominic Porter and his family survived first an attack on his business then a horrifying home invasion. He tells Andrew Rule about how it inspired him to create a community safety app. More about the WatchTower...

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