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

Podcast website

www.theaustralian.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Can Yes woo the ‘burbs? 29.08.2023

As the PM descends on gritty Elizabeth in Adelaide to set the date of the Voice referendum, David Penberthy unpacks its chances.  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. T...

Kyiv reacts to a warlord’s demise 28.08.2023

Ordinary Ukrainians tell of elation and doubt as they process Kremlin claims about the death of feared Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.  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 Ti...

Where in the world is Annastacia Palaszczuk? 27.08.2023

Queensland’s Premier went on holiday as speculation about the future of her leadership swirls. We unpack what’s waiting for her on home soil. 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...

Who’s Vivek Ramaswamy? 24.08.2023

The youngest and least experienced Republican presidential candidate rattles his rivals in a US candidates’ debate haunted by the ghost of Donald Trump. 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 edite...

Domino’s and the pizza revolt 23.08.2023

Scrounging, shoplifting and simply refusing to shell out: how shoppers are handling the crazy cost of food and drink.  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. Original music...

PNG’s plea for Australian cops 22.08.2023

Shocking violence escalates in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands, as we find out what’s stopping Australia rushing to PNG’s aid.  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....

Why China has a baby shortage 21.08.2023

Infant formula companies reel as Chinese fertility plummets - so why aren’t babies booming, and what does it mean for Australian exporters? 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 L...

Big business has a plan to make Australia rich 20.08.2023

The Business Council of Australia has unveiled a new plan for overcoming Australia’s economic woes and setting us up for the future. 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...

Labor goes to war - with itself 17.08.2023

Anthony Albanese pledges 10,000 jobs to avoid a humiliating AUKUS moment at Labor’s explosive national conference. 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 and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasp...

A new asylum-seeker dilemma 16.08.2023

How the fall of Kabul triggered a new wave of Afghan asylum-seekers, and what the federal Government’s going to do about 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Our musi...

Has branch stacking made a comeback in Victoria? 15.08.2023

Forged signatures and footing the bill: why allegations of branch stacking are mounting against one of Dan Andrews’ closest allies.  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...

Why we’re backing the bush for the net-zero transition 14.08.2023

Resources Minister Madeleine King and mining magnate Gina Rinehart weighed in on the future of the regions at The Australian’s Bush Summit. 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 regul...

A big idea for Indigenous education 13.08.2023

What if there was a simple solution to one of Australia’s toughest problems - getting Indigenous kids to stay in school and go to uni?  This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, in collaboration with Claire Harvey. It’s edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

It’s Tilly time: Can we win the World Cup? 10.08.2023

Can the Matildas back up their World Cup dream run in tomorrow night’s quarter final? Our expert thinks they’re only just getting started. 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 re...

Don’t get mad. Get bank shares 09.08.2023

A record $10.2 billion CBA profit - and $10.4 million for the CEO - might make your blood boil. Here’s how to get your slice of the cash.    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 Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, with or...

Mystery of the deadly mushrooms 08.08.2023

How did a peaceful family lunch turn deadly? We meet the journalist who broke the story of a most-baffling case.  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 multimedia editor...

Why Juukan Gorge law had to go 07.08.2023

Pro-Voice campaigners celebrate as WA dumps a law that was supposed to protect Aboriginal heritage - but just caused more problems.  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 legal loophole giving terrorists their citizenship back 06.08.2023

The citizenship of Australians affiliated with Islamic State could be reinstated thanks to a curious legal loophole. We unpack what it means. 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...

Paul McCartney doesn’t want to seem bossy 03.08.2023

At 81, the songwriter who defined a century is on his way to Australia, as a new generation comprehends his pure musical genius.  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 Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Kristen...

Why can’t we talk about Treaty? 02.08.2023

Indigenous leaders have long spoken about Treaty. It’s in the Uluru Statement. So why is it now the word that can’t be spoken?  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. Origi...

The Australian ‘lost boy’ stuck in Syria 01.08.2023

A teenager taken to ISIS territory when he was just 10 was presumed dead - but now it appears he may be alive and in a Syrian jail.  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...

What Barbie and Big Law have in common 31.07.2023

How to make things fairer for women without discriminating against men? Big law firms are grappling with the same problem as Barbie.  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...

Could future wars be fought in space? 30.07.2023

Critical defence talks have produced a number of landmark deals between Australia and the US – and one has us turning our eyes to the skies.  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...

When billionaires go to war 27.07.2023

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, takes on another ultra-rich family over iron ore mining billions from the Pilbara. So - who really deserves the spoils?  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...

Wallabies woo the disappointed dads 26.07.2023

Rugby Australia’s bold new ad campaign sees Eddie Jones take on the doubters - but where are all the players?   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 Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tif...

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