The Front

Hamas killed or injured thousands in a surprise attack on Israel. Our expert unpacks how the Gaza militants’ deadly plot went undetected. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is C...

The sensational fraud trial of former cryptocurrency golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried. We unpack what it means for the future of crypto. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire...

The Queensland government will reopen an inquiry into its troubled DNA lab after new evidence of flawed automated testing processes emerged. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou with Jasper Leak. Our...

Between the lines with our two superstar journos: Hedley Thomas’ memoir The Teacher’s Pet and Trent Dalton’s novel Lola in the Mirror.  Find tickets and information about Hedley Thomas' book tour here , and Trent Dalton's book tour here . Find out more about The Front podcast here . You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This ep...

The Australian Federal Police is losing dozens of officers every month – and the police union says it’s because pay is on a downward spiral. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regu...

Mortgage fatigue is preventing Australian borrowers from getting a better deal on their loans – and it’s costing them thousands of dollars. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our r...

Queensland will knock the GABBA down in 2025 – and it could make the Brisbane Lions a premiership-winning team without a homeground. Subscribers can read John Stensholt’s profile of Collingwood boss Jeff Browne on The Australian’s website. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This e...

Jacinta Allan is Premier after a chaotic caucus meeting – but the real challenge is ahead of her. We unpack a wild 24 hours in politics. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regula...

The female frontrunner for Victoria’s top job – and what Daniel Andrews’ departure means for struggling opposition leader John Pesutto.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regula...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the Working Future white paper yesterday. We unpack what it means for inflation and the underemployed. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular...

In the age of cancel culture, why Channel Seven is taking a big punt on football’s wildest man.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper Leak...

Anthony Albanese calls a 12-month inquiry that won’t examine curfews, school shutdowns, padlocked playgrounds or Premiers. Why not?  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack...

An ad agency helps youth climate activists lure friends and family into clicking a recipe link that secretly skews their news feeds. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou....

Not in my back yard – Labor’s heartland isn’t happy about wind farms or giant cables as we transition to renewables.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia ed...

Indigenous boy Benny, 11, desperately wants to live with the white foster parents who’ve cared for him since infancy - but authorities have other plans.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edit...

A government inquiry has sparked fresh interest in the disappearance of Eloise Worledge – but experts say it doesn’t go far enough. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular h...

Grey, shrunken and hiding his face, Chris Dawson is sentenced for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. Hedley Thomas joins us. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou....

In this special episode, No campaigner Jacinta Nampijinpa Price tells The Australian’s Great Voice Debate the referendum should be defeated.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our r...

Is the No campaign racist? Accusations and fiery ripostes amp up the emotion as we near referendum day. The question ignites a passionate dispute as campaigning heats up Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, with a...

Two months in, experts are worried about Australia’s world-first decision allowing psychedelics to be used in treatment of mental illnesses. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany...

Daylight assassination, forbidden love and a shocking tomb raid: welcome to Melbourne’s wild new underworld battle.  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. The multimedia e...

The US wants us to step up - so why does Australia cancel space deals and keep secrets from our closest ally?  Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and ori...

Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey and David Murray reveal how our smash-hit podcasts get made. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is c...

Two leading Yes campaigners are taking a different tack ahead of the Voice referendum. We unpack if it’s a sign of bigger things to come. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our reg...

In this special episode, Noel Pearson makes the case for voting Yes on October 14 – and says a ‘soft no’ could become a powerful Yes vote. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regu...