The Front

Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump went better than anyone expected – and Kevin Rudd deserves part of the credit, despite an awkward confrontation with the President. Editor-At-Large Paul Kelly shares his take.  You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode...

A triumphant White House meeting for Anthony Albanese, with a rare earths deal and positive AUKUS talk - but the President confronts ambassador Kevin Rudd in a supremely awkward moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The talented, mercurial politician who can distil an idea better than anyone in politics says he’s quitting the National Party and maybe considering joining Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Today, Greg Sheridan on the latest snafu in an Opposition struggling to hang on to its own talent.  You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the webs...

“Professionals” allegedly used power tools and a crane to pull off a brazen robbery of one of the world’s most-famous museums. Plus, Albo touches down in DC and the latest from Queensland’s troubled DNA lab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A supremely awkward hosting dilemma at Nine Entertainment’s Today program is just one of the human resources nightmares unfolding in broadcast television.  Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our te...

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has a blockbuster finale in cinemas and now HBO’s renewed companion show The Gilded Age for season 4. What’s his secret formula for making history sexy?  Find out more about The Front podcast  here . You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-...

Shocking footage of a young woman being stabbed in the chest in an unprovoked attack on a Melbourne city street has plunged the Victorian government into damage control mode.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former minister Linda Reynolds - Brittany Higgins’ ex-boss - wants justice. Her new targets: Labor foes Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher.  You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes...

Six months after her death, Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre’s memoir is published, including an allegation Prince Andrew considered it his ‘birthright’ to have sex with her. The Duke of York denies any wrongdoing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The parents of Victorian school children are being cut out of potentially life-altering decisions about how to care for gender dysphoric children by the state’s school system, but the state government doesn’t want to talk about it. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The F...

President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to hold up its side of a peace deal if they don’t want the US to intervene. Plus, cautious words from the RBA and Candace Owens’ court loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buoyed by his success in the Middle East, Donald Trump has indicated he’ll turn his attention to the conflict raging between Russia and Ukraine. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our regular host...

20 Israeli hostages are freed in return for nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners - and a lingering heartbreak for the remaining 28 deceased captives.  You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team inclu...

Saleh al-Jafarawi, one of Gaza’s most prominent influencers, reportedly killed in clashes between Hamas and rival militias as Israeli forces pull back and Donald Trump flies in to greet hostages.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters descended on Australia’s cities this weekend. But with a peace deal in the offing, what are they marching for? You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular...

‘ A factoid dude, but it ain’t art’ says guest Jack Marx on Dan Brown and his latest novel The Secret of Secrets. Brown’s books sell by the boatload, but can he really write? Literary Editor Caroline Overington joins Marx to dissect Brown’s appeal: from his love of puzzles to his ‘romantic nincompoop’ hero, Robert Langdon. Find out more about The Front pod...

Israel’s government has approved the first phase of a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, as well as Qatari and Egyptian negotiators. Plus, Bowen big concession on renewables figures and a look at Australia’s top innovators.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was jubilation across the Middle East on Thursday as Donald Trump announced Hamas had agreed to his peace plan. Now, they have to follow though. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host...

Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic peace deal, while a NSW court blocked a pro-Palestinian protest planned for Sunday.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has accused a group of environmentalists of spreading misinformation. But he can’t – or won’t – explain his own department’s figures. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by...

Hackers who stole troves of Qantas customer data are threatening to release the data unless the airline pays up. Plus, an Opera House protest bid returns to court and Optus outage bungle is revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jewish people commemorated October 7, Pro-Palestinian extremists celebrated Hamas’ atrocities at rallies and in pro-terror graffiti.  You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our regular host is...

Hamas reportedly demanded the release of prominent terrorists held in Israeli prisons to secure its commitment to a peace plan for Gaza. Plus, Western Sydney University is once again the target of a cyber attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East is closer than ever to a peace deal – but infighting among members of Hamas risks blowing the whole thing up. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey...

Nathalie Matthews was granted bail on Monday following her arrest on revenge porn charges. Plus, Albanese and Marape ink defence treaty and Trump talks up Middle East negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.