The Front

PM Anthony Albanese met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. We unpack what it means for the future of Australia’s relationship with China. 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 Joshua Burton. Our regular host is...

Our expert unpacks why Queensland’s under-fire DNA lab destroyed thousands of crime-scene samples – and why we’re only hearing about it now. 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 i...

Labor hardens its position on the Israel-Hamas war, warning Israel risks losing the world’s support.  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. The multimedia editor...

A decision to dramatically overhaul DNA testing in Queensland could have jeopardised thousands of cases. We unpack why no-one’s copping to it. 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 mu...

Australia will face England in the first test since the Ashes on Saturday. We unpack what to expect after an unpredictable ODI World Cup run. 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 mul...

War in the Middle East is underway – but not as expected. Our correspondent unpacks why Israel changed tack in its mission to destroy Hamas. 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 mult...

A fresh inquiry into Queensland’s DNA lab starts in Brisbane today. What to expect - and why survivors of sex crimes have new reason to hope.  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 Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The m...

Name suppression is lifted over unproven sexual assault charges against Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, Yes advocates on the possible way forward.  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 multime...

Seven alleged kingpins to face court over a giant alleged money laundry.. Today, the inside story of what got the cops suspicious.  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. Original music...

Over 200 people are being held hostage by Hamas, Ohad and Raz Ben Ami among them. We hear of their daughter’s desperation to find them. 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 multimedi...

Meg Lanning took two big breaks from the game that propelled her to international stardom. We unpack what to expect from her return.  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...

Anthony Albanese lands in the US today on a mission to extract the AUKUS submarines deal from a frozen Congress.   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. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper...

Our music critic says Hackney Diamonds, the new album from everyone’s favourite octogenarians, is astoundingly good. 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 Lia Tsamoglou, and sound design is by Tiffany Dimmack. Our producer is Kri...

Terrified Israelis are acquiring guns and ammunition as trust in law enforcement fades. We unpack the lasting cultural impact it could have. 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. Origin...

The firebrand Senator's parents Bess Price, a former cabinet minister, and her husband, teacher Dave Price, on a remarkable family story.  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 multim...

A Federal Court judge found the ABC defamed Heston Russell. We unpack how the ABC lost the defamation battle – and went to war with itself. 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 multi...

The Voice to Parliament failed at the referendum. Our political expert unpacks where we go from here on reconciliation and recognition. 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 Cla...

Australians will vote on an Indigenous Voice on Saturday, October 14. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve got all the arguments for and against.  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 Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany...

As many panicked Israelis flee, thousands are returning home. From the streets of Tel Aviv, Yoni Bashan reports on what their future holds. 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. Origina...

Winston Peters is poised for a triumphant return to government October 14. Our New Zealand expert unpacks his colourful 50-year career. 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. The multi...

Our expert Cameron Stewart on how everyone responds to a fresh war in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the United States and Saudi Arabia. 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...

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...