The Front

Victorian Teal independent Ben Smith had a secret church meeting with One Nation’s Mike Brown – but neither side will cop to how or why it happened. 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 Jos...

The glowing reviews of Adolescence all say it’s a ‘tough watch’. But is it fair to boys - and parents? Luckily our expert Tim Douglas has watched it for us - and today we dive deep into the misogyny, toxic masculinity and storytelling techniques in Netflix’s four-part series that has taken the world by storm.   Find out more about The Front podcast  here . Yo...

Her claims of being abused by Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein rocked the Royals – but Virginia Roberts Giuffre just wanted a quiet life in Perth. Now she’s at the centre of a real-life medical mystery and is preparing to face court.  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 a...

A new study shows boys slipping further behind in schools as debate about their mental health and online influences dominates the culture. 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. O...

A so-called Chinese spy ship is circumnavigating Australia, apparently mapping the seabed and the location of undersea cables. What exactly is Beijing up to?   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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen A...

In the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal, Christopher Michael Dawson – who was covered in our podcast The Teacher’s Pet – says he’s not guilty of unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl.   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 prese...

This election will get deeply personal as Labor tries to wrong foot Peter Dutton and the Coalition homes in on Anthony Albanese’s judgment.  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 Jasper Leak....

Gaitok. Rick. Saxon. Gary. Tim. Chloe. Chelsea. Piper. Victoria. Who could be the White Lotus killer - and who’s the victim? Join us for the ultimate deep dive as the season 3 finale approaches.  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 by Clair...

Top Trump administration officials accidentally shared sensitive information with The Atlantic’s editor. Should they have been texting about it at all? 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by...

Labor is cracking down on the illicit tobacco trade in a big way – and it comes at a cost to the budget’s bottom line. 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 in collaboration with Claire Harvey, and it’s ed...

A $27 billion deficit and a ‘cute’ $5-a-week tax cut which the Coalition is already opposing. Our experts’ verdict on a budget Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese hope will win them an election.  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 pr...

Sarah Schwartz and Zara Cooper both say they’re fighting antisemitism - so how did cross words on social media turn into a matter for the courts?  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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edi...

National editor Dennis Shanahan breaks down the strategy Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers think might help them win an election.  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 produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kr...

If you loved Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall, get ready for The Last Anniversary. Today - how Nicole Kidman ensured this Australian story got an Australian location, cast and accent. 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 by...

Virtual Gaming Worlds founder Laurence Escalante is one of the new faces of wealth in Australia, featured in The List: Australia’s Richest 250. 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by T...

Another Richest 250 list – another billionaire breakup to keep things interesting, and a new name cracks into the Top 10.  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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack....

As the International Olympic Committee meets to elect a new president with a mandate to overhaul the Games, the candidates are united on one issue: trans women will be banned from female sporting categories.  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 prese...

Law students who refuse to perform an Acknowledgement of Country will be failed. Janet Albrechtsen unpacks what it means for the law – and Australia. 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edite...

Investor John Hancock says dealing with his billionaire mother Gina Rinehart is ‘not easy’ and critiques some of her investment decisions.  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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edit...

A genius, a superstar - and maybe a paedophile. The complex Michael Jackson is the subject of a big-ticket musical fresh from Broadway, now playing in Australia.  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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Ami...

Celebrity chef Matt Moran on food waste, fake meat, and his plans for a tiny country pub ahead of The Australian’s Global Food Forum. 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Ou...

Police say a caravan ‘terror’ plot was a hoax and anti-Semitic attacks weren’t motivated by hatred of Jews - but that’s small comfort for members of Australia’s Jewish community. 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...

Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull are at each other’s throats just hours before tariffs kick in. What does it mean for our economy? 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our te...

Star Entertainment has been saved from failure by competing takeover bids by the US-based Bally’s Corporation and partners from Hong Kong. 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 Jasper Leak. Our re...

With Love, Meghan is a syrupy lifestyle-cooking show on Netflix that has been widely panned. Today - why Netflix wants to go again, and what we all misunderstood about Meghan Markle Sussex.  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 produced and presented by Cla...