The Front

Hedley Thomas joins us as convicted killer Chris Dawson hears his second wife describe him as a predator who abused her as a schoolgirl.  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 Di...

Murderer Christopher Michael Dawson is back before the courts, this time pleading not guilty to unlawful sex with a 16-year-old schoolgirl.  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...

Sam Kerr is in career-defining form. Our expert says she could put the Matildas on the path to glory at the World Cup in July.  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 Joshua Burton. Our regular host is...

Power bills will jump by hundreds of dollars per year from July 1. Our expert unpacks what’s driving the Default Market Offer increase. 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 regul...

ABC bosses admitted they were slow to act on racist abuse of Stan Grant. We unpack what happens when social media and news reporting meet. 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 D...

Covid left Victorians a $31b debt hangover, and while the Opposition busies itself with infighting, Premier Dan Andrews hunts for savings. 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 Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany D...

A senior officer’s explosive evidence has further exposed the deep rift between Police and the ACT’s Director of Public Prosecutions. 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 Dimmac...

A new deal that will see Australian companies take a slice of Washington’s $369bn Inflation Reduction Act. Our expert breaks the deal down. 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...

Journalist Richard Guilliatt reveals what he believes after years investigating a family sex-abuse nightmare for top-rating podcast Shadow of Doubt.  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 b...

Australia’s recycling system is buckling under ever-increasing demand – and we’re still making our waste someone else’s problem. 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 host...

The former manager of Queensland’s troubled DNA lab is still in a job almost six months after its catastrophic failings were exposed. 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 regular hos...

Rock-climbers, bushwalkers and traditional custodians: the messy clash of cultures when parks like Wollumbin get locked 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multime...

A new government report has exposed systemic failings in Australia’s school system. Experts say going back to basics could solve them. 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 regula...

The Brittany Higgins drama keeps rolling, as ACT DPP Shane Drumgold rains bombshells at a sensational Board of Inquiry hearing. 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 T...

There’s a lot to be gleaned about the government – and the Prime Minister – from the way it spends its money. Expert Dennis Shanahan explains. 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. Ou...

Political guru Paul Kelly’ leads our analysis of a Budget that shakes up bulk billing, welfare, energy and family budgets -- so can Labor change to match?  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 ed...

All the news from Jim Chalmers’ budget, with a big improvement in the forecasts, a mini-surplus -- and a risk of waking the inflation dragon. 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 Tiffan...

An inquiry into the ACT’s criminal justice system is underway. Day one delivered drama and a surprise appearance by Bruce Lehrmann. 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....

Business leaders are pulling out all the stops to entice employees back to the office. But do they risk losing talent to get bums in seats? 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...

Happy and glorious - a new King of Australia is crowned, with the love of his life by his side. A special bonus episode live from the Coronation.  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 T...

A flaky, crusty baking economy is burgeoning across Australia - and it’s even threatening to topple the pub crawl.  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 Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed aged care will receive the biggest boost of any sector in the May 9 budget. Is it enough to save it? 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 Dim...

Our experts weigh in on whether the government’s crackdown will keep vapes out of kids’ hands and put Big Tobacco in its place. 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 host...

Newly minted NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley gives his first interview about how the NDIS should be funded – and what it should pay for.  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 Jasper Leak. The...

The Australian’s cartoonist Johannes Leak shares how Barry Humphries showed up for his late father, Bill Leak, in more ways than one. Subscribers to The Australian can read Johannes Leak’s tribute to the late entertainer and satirist here . This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor i...