The Front

Anxious wait for Brittany Higgins as jury deliberates. Plus, how Australia failed the Covid test.  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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsa...

Decision day on Brittany Higgins’ rape claim. Plus, what went wrong for Liz Truss? 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and orig...

Senators Michaelia Cash and Linda Reynolds grilled in Bruce Lehrmann rape trial. Plus, floods smash food supply and livelihoods. Visit Services Australia for flood-relief assistance and resources.   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 Clair...

A show of strength from China’s supremo. Plus, last days of the trial sparked by Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation.  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 Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia e...

A former PM’s foreign policy intervention, and a journo lifts the lid on billionaire Andrew Forrest’s business.  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 edi...

Female scientists were ‘punished’ for blowing the whistle at troubled DNA lab, inquiry hears. Plus, integrity watchdog sharpens its teeth.  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. The m...

A trove of new census data paints a picture of how and where we work in a post-pandemic world. Plus, the Bali bombings, 20 years on. 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...

Victoria’s anti-consorting laws have never been deployed in the state. Plus, the Queensland lab inquiry enters its second phase. 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 Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The...

A startling new claim from Lyn Dawson’s daughter.  Plus, league hardman James Graham’s brain scan results.  This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Withering questioning from the barrister of accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, the tasty secrets of a thriving bush town.  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. The mu...

Brittany Higgins returns to the witness box on the second day of the trial of Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, Essendon’s new CEO’s 30-hour stint. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Brittany Higgins told a friend after allegedly being raped. Plus, top bureaucrat says he was ‘misled’ by under-fire forensics lab. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of Australian women and children head home from Syrian detention camps. Plus, Shandee Blackburn’s ex-boyfriend launches defamation action. This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jury’s up for the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, pleading not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins. Plus, Penrith snatches the NRL Grand Final This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AGL pledges to close down its Loy Yang power station, 10 years earlier than expected. Plus, Melissa Caddick's husband gives confusing evidence at the inquest into her disappearance. 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 Yoni Bashan, produced...

Queensland’s DNA lab failed to return a profile on blood-smeared glass. Plus, the National Anti-Corruption Commission is all-but a done deal. 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. The...

The hacker behind a massive Optus data breach has made an unexpected move. Plus, The Star Casino responds to bombshell inquiry findings. 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 Yoni Bashan, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimma...

Managers at a Queensland DNA lab ignored scientists when changing testing protocols. Plus, Optus cops the blame for a massive data breach. 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 Nick Jensen, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burt...

Queensland opens a commission of inquiry into DNA testing at the state’s main forensics  laboratory after accusations its been failing victims of crime. Today, Hedley Thomas tells us how his search for Shandee’s Story led to the inquiry - and what this could mean for her case. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for Th...

What’s driving the scientists pushing for Kathleen Folbigg’s freedom? Plus, the battle to pardon a 25-year-old ‘framed’ by corrupt cops. 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 Joshua Burt...

Welcome to Australia. Now hand over your phone, says Border Force.  Plus, a new racism controversy blows up for the AFL. 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. The multim...

A devastating indictment of forensic practices at a major lab. Plus, the magic of Buddy Franklin. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsam...

Chris Dawson won’t get parole without revealing where he disposed of Lyn, under new laws. Plus, a funeral fit for a Queen. 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 mult...

Jacquelin Magnay is the only Australian journo inside Westminster Abbey for tonight’s funeral. Plus, an NRL legend’s concussion horror.  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 Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton...

Adnan Syed, the convicted murderer from the Serial podcast, could walk free. Plus, should we relax about ageing? 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. The multimedia edi...