The Australian

The Front

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

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The Australian

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News

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www.theaustralian.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Democrats, Republicans and a Capitol rioter 03.11.2024

Our reporter Cameron Stewart tracks down a January 6 riot ringleader - and asks ordinary Americans how they’ll vote.   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 Harvey and o...

Qantas scandal just gets bigger 31.10.2024

After the PM denied he solicited flight upgrades, Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie faces questions about her own travel history. 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. The multim...

How do you solve a housing crisis? 30.10.2024

A new alliance is taking a grassroots approach to housing policy as first home buyers and renters struggle to get a foot in the door. 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. Our regular host is Claire...

How Covid policies harmed our kids 29.10.2024

Human rights, the economy, children and vulnerable Australians were all let down by governments’ Covid responses, a new report finds.  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. Voice act...

Can Donald Trump win from here? 28.10.2024

As the polls tighten and more pundits begin to predict a Trump victory, we step into the wild, loud euphoria of Trump’s New York megarally.  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 Stephanie Coombes and edited by Jasper Leak. Our...

Will Queensland kill Albo next? 27.10.2024

  The LNP’s David Crisafulli is elected to fix a youth crime crisis - and the Olympics - as the Greens go backwards. So what does it all mean for the looming federal 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 presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burt...

11 crazy days to the US election 24.10.2024

Can Trump win? Will Harris pull off a miracle? We've got three correspondents on the ground - and today they share frank insights from the campaign trail.  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 B...

Bruce Lehrmann’s big court win 23.10.2024

A judge ruled Bruce Lehrmann can appeal of a Federal Court civil finding he raped Brittany Higgins – and he won’t have to pay Network Ten’s legal costs until it’s done. 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...

It’s crunch time in Queensland 22.10.2024

Queenslanders will cast their ballots in a state election on Saturday. Here’s how the big issues are shaping up as the polls tighten. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia...

Lidia Thorpe makes herself a royal pain 21.10.2024

King Charles doesn’t do glitz - so it was up to a firebrand senator to bring the drama on his first Royal tour of 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 edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor i...

 A roadie-turned-billionaire’s sex scandal 20.10.2024

Once AC/DC’s guitar technician, now a tech titan, Richard White is at the centre of untested allegations about his amorous ways. 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 Claire Harvey and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey a...

The $1.4 billion free lunch 17.10.2024

Queensland Labor’s ‘free’ school lunch scheme is actually super expensive – and it’s turning up the heat on the campaign trail.   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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia edi...

When mining meets the Dreaming 16.10.2024

A $1 billion gold mine. A sacred story about a beautiful native bee. And a giant drama enveloping Tanya Plibersek and opposing groups of Wiradjuri elders. 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 Jasper...

Kevin Rudd tackles Xi Jinping 15.10.2024

The outspoken diplomat takes aim at China’s president, warning the US and Australia must deter Xi Jinping from invading Taiwan or risk catastrophe.  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 Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team i...

Is OnlyFans Bruce Lehrmann’s only option? 14.10.2024

Bruce Lehrmann’s returned to court in an attempt to clear his name – and his lawyer says the only way he could pay legal costs is ‘something silly’ like joining OnlyFans.  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...

Jon Winfield’s side of the story 13.10.2024

In his first and only formal interview with police, Jon Winfield shared his account of what happened to his estranged wife, Bronwyn, in 1993. 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 Josh Burton. Our regular host is...

The battle for women’s votes 10.10.2024

How abortion went from a nothingburger to a big issue for Queensland’s would-be premier David Crisafulli - and Premier Stephen Miles’ own car-crash moment.  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 Jaspe...

Why judges should be ‘therapists’ 09.10.2024

Making court a safe space for offenders - that’s the new guide for judges in specialist court endorsed by one of the country’s most esteemed judicial bodies.  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 Jos...

JD Vance and the abortion battle 08.10.2024

Abortion is the hottest issue in the 2024 US presidential election – and it’s falling to Trump’s sidekick JD Vance to square the Republicans’ position.  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 Burt...

Labor’s big change of tune 07.10.2024

A dramatic shift on Israel and a new tack on housing legislation: National Editor Dennis Shanahan says ‘too slow’ Albanese is already in election mode.  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 Jasper L...

The piano-playing soldier who changed Israel 06.10.2024

On the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, we remember Major Tal Grushka, a 25-year-old killed by Hamas - and revisit an Israel forever changed.  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 and edited by Tiffany Dimmack.  See omnystudio.com/list...

Lawyer X’s life in hiding 03.10.2024

Nicola Gobbo – also known as Lawyer X – is suing the state of Victoria for compensation after years in witness protection. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglo...

Anthony Albanese’s war of words 02.10.2024

The Prime Minister has struggled to articulate the government’s response to an Iranian attack on Israel. It’s part of a bigger political problem.  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. Our regular ho...

How do you police hatred? 01.10.2024

A political row has erupted over the way police handle breaches of Australia’s new hate speech laws following pro-Hezbollah rallies. 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 Clair...

In politics, there’s no place like Queensland 30.09.2024

An election will be formally called in Queensland today, kicking off a campaign that’s sure to draw out the state’s unique political character. 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. Our regular host...

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