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The Front
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 insights from our newsrooms.
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Headlines: New laws to target Nazis in NSW
New laws targeting Nazi hate speech could be enacted in NSW within the next fortnight. Plus, a warning from the RBA and tributes for radio titan John Laws. See…
The FrontLiberal showdown over net zero
The Liberals will decide once and for all if they’ll dump net zero at a special party room meeting on Wednesday, as Sussan Ley’s leadership hangs…
The FrontUnelected and all-powerful: the secrets of great political chiefs-of-staff
Blunt, sweary and indispensable - that’s the cliche of political chiefs-of-staff like the West Wing’s CJ Cregg. Today we hear the stories of the…
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Headlines: Israeli, Palestinian protesters in football clash, AUKUS boss is out
Arrests and anti-Israel chanting have marred a Europa League football clash in the British city of Birmingham featuring Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston…
The FrontErin Patterson’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ arguments decoded
From the jury’s motel arrangements to a crown prosecutor’s ‘unfair’ words: today we dig into exactly how mushroom murderer Erin…
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Bruce Lehrmann fails to show up in court
Police prosecutor and magistrate note the non-appearance of Bruce Lehrmann in a Tasmanian court where he’s due to defend a charge of stealing a Toyota…
The FrontHow Trump plans to destroy Zohran Mamdani
An ultra charismatic self-proclaimed social democrat has just been elected mayor of New York - and made himself a seriously formidable enemy in Donald J Trump…
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Headlines: Kentucky crash death toll expected to rise
Andy Beshear, Governor of the US state of Kentucky, said he expected the death toll from a plane crash at Muhammad Ali International Airport to rise. Plus…
The FrontOne journo’s raw account of the day Australian politics changed forever
It’s nearly 50 years since the dismissal of the Whitlam government - a story that shaped the journalism, and the life, of our own editor-at-large Paul…
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Erin Patterson’s get-out-of-jail bid
She’s in virtual solitary confinement in a women’s prison surrounded by terrorists and child abusers - but mushroom murderer Erin Patterson…
The FrontOptus: when offshoring goes horribly wrong
Senior heads will roll at Optus over September’s fatal triple 0 outage - just not yet. That’s the takeout from a Senate inquiry into the three…
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Ex-prince Andrew could lose his Falklands War medal
The British government is examining stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of the medals he won in 1982’s Falklands War, where he served as a Royal Navy…
The FrontCan Sussan Ley survive the ‘killing season’?
The Coalition has sunk to its worst approval rating in 40 years of Newspoll, while leader Sussan Ley has plunged further into the negatives. Can she &ndash…
The Front‘My dog could do that’: Australia’s war on contemporary art
Today on The Front. Remember Piss Christ? Bill Henson. Blue Poles. Why do Australians get so angry about art? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You…
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How William and Kate swung the axe on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
Three generations of Royals have brutally frozen out their own siblings - Elizabeth, William and now Charles, who’s buckled to pressure from the Prince…
The FrontA lonely death in paradise: Suzanne Rees and the Lizard Island tragedy
How on earth was an adventurous 80-year-old lady left behind by her luxury cruise ship? Three decades after the horrific deaths of Tom and Eileen Lonergan…
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Trump ramps up nuclear tests as he meets President Xi
Donald Trump is heaping praise on Anthony Albanese, declaring he’ll sort out North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un and talking up his friendship with…
The FrontWilliam’s ultimatum to Beatrice and Eugenie: get Andrew out
The Prince of Wales - whose wife Catherine wants Prince Andrew out of her family’s life - has reportedly issued an edict to Princesses Beatrice and…
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Hamas 'hostage scam' in Gaza: Remains buried, then dug up for cameras
As Gaza turmoil rages and hostage families wait for 13 more bodies to be returned, Israel is accusing Hamas of taking a hostage’s remains, burying them…
The FrontWiseTech: Sex, walkouts and now police raids
Tech success story WiseTech weathered allegations of sexual drama - now it's being raided by the cops. What’s going on at Australia’s most dramatic…
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Headlines: Elderly lady dies after cruise ship ‘leaves without her’
It’s one of Australia’s most exquisite tourist destinations, but now Queensland Police and the coroner are investigating how an 80-year-old solo…
The FrontMossad says this is Iran's antisemitic mastermind
A senior Iranian officer from the ultra-elite Quds Force orchestrated antisemitic attacks in Australia and around the world, according to Israeli spy agency…
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Headlines: Prince Andrew’s rich property pitch
Prince Andrew says he’ll leave the Royal Lodge where he’s lived rent-free for decades – if he gets two properties in return. Plus, the PM…
The FrontThe radio star, the ex-bikie and the future of Nine Radio
At influential century-old Sydney talk station 2GB, Mornings host Mark Levy has found himself at the centre of a complicated business deal featuring some very…
The FrontJeremy Allen White on setting boundaries with Bruce Springsteen
The Boss in his sad bastard era - that’s the theme of a new biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. It’s about the period of isolation and…
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Headlines: Putin feels the heat on crude oil
China and India have fallen in behind Donald Trump’s tough new sanctions on Russian oil, dramatically curtailing their orders for crude oil…
The FrontHow Prince Andrew threatens the Crown itself
Prince William and King Charles consider Prince Andrew, ex-Duke of York, an existential threat to the Crown. As the UK debates booting Andrew - who denies…
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Trump is demolishing the White House’s East Wing
A grand new ballroom and a whole lot of bulldozers - Donald Trump is bringing property developer energy to the White House, demolishing the storied East Wing…
The FrontWho is crashing gold prices?
Everyone from central banks to jewellery fans were rushing to buy gold - until suddenly the price crashed on Tuesday night. What’s going on - and where…
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Headlines: Brittany Higgins inquiry ‘a matter for Parliament’, says Gallagher
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims she doesn’t have anything further to say about Brittany Higgins’ allegation she was raped in the Parliament…
The FrontWhy Trump wanted to give Albo - and Rudd - a win
Anthony Albanese’s long-awaited meeting with Donald Trump went better than anyone expected – and Kevin Rudd deserves part of the credit, despite an…
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I don't like you: Trump confronts Rudd
A triumphant White House meeting for Anthony Albanese, with a rare earths deal and positive AUKUS talk - but the President confronts ambassador Kevin Rudd in a…
The Front‘Rank dumbness’: Barnaby Joyce and a Coalition in chaos
The talented, mercurial politician who can distil an idea better than anyone in politics says he’s quitting the National Party and maybe considering…
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Headlines: An insane Louvre diamond heist
“Professionals” allegedly used power tools and a crane to pull off a brazen robbery of one of the world’s most-famous museums. Plus, Albo…
The FrontArmytage, Stefanovic and a TV HR disaster
A supremely awkward hosting dilemma at Nine Entertainment’s Today program is just one of the human resources nightmares unfolding in broadcast…
The FrontThe Downton Universe: satin, bosoms, and class
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has a blockbuster finale in cinemas and now HBO’s renewed companion show The Gilded Age for season 4. What’s…
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Sushi chef stabbing plunges Victoria into crime crisis
Shocking footage of a young woman being stabbed in the chest in an unprovoked attack on a Melbourne city street has plunged the Victorian government into…
The FrontThe political women locked in an undying Brittany Higgins-inspired feud
Former minister Linda Reynolds - Brittany Higgins’ ex-boss - wants justice. Her new targets: Labor foes Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher. You can read more…
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Headlines: Virginia Giuffre accuses Prince Andrew from beyond the grave
Six months after her death, Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre’s memoir is published, including an allegation Prince Andrew considered it his…
The FrontPremier, parents at odds on care for trans kids
The parents of Victorian school children are being cut out of potentially life-altering decisions about how to care for gender dysphoric children by the…
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Headlines: Trump’s warning to Hamas amid Gaza City bloodshed
President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to hold up its side of a peace deal if they don’t want the US to intervene. Plus, cautious words from the RBA and…
The FrontOn a winning streak, Trump turns his attention to Ukraine
Buoyed by his success in the Middle East, Donald Trump has indicated he’ll turn his attention to the conflict raging between Russia and Ukraine. You can…
The FrontFree at last - but some hostages will never return
20 Israeli hostages are freed in return for nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners - and a lingering heartbreak for the remaining 28 deceased captives. You can read…
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Hamas' favourite influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi dies in Gaza
Saleh al-Jafarawi, one of Gaza’s most prominent influencers, reportedly killed in clashes between Hamas and rival militias as Israeli forces pull back…
The FrontThe ‘fantasy’ behind Palestine protests
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters descended on Australia’s cities this weekend. But with a peace deal in the offing, what are they marching for? You…
The FrontDan Brown: mystery maker, or just ‘laughably awful’?
‘A factoid dude, but it ain’t art’ says guest Jack Marx on Dan Brown and his latest novel The Secret of Secrets. Brown’s books sell by…
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Breaking: Israel’s government gives peace deal the green light
Israel’s government has approved the first phase of a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, as well as Qatari and Egyptian negotiators. Plus…
The FrontTrump’s peace hinges on Hamas disarming. So what now?
There was jubilation across the Middle East on Thursday as Donald Trump announced Hamas had agreed to his peace plan. Now, they have to follow though. You can…
The FrontBreaking: Opera House protest off, Middle East peace deal is on
Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic peace deal, while a NSW court blocked a pro-Palestinian protest planned for Sunday. See…
The FrontThe environmentalists at war with Chris Bowen
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has accused a group of environmentalists of spreading misinformation. But he can’t – or won’t…
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Breaking: Qantas hackers demand ransom, or else
Hackers who stole troves of Qantas customer data are threatening to release the data unless the airline pays up. Plus, an Opera House protest bid returns to…
The FrontThe extremists behind anti-Semitic Gaza ‘celebrations’
As Jewish people commemorated October 7, Pro-Palestinian extremists celebrated Hamas’ atrocities at rallies and in pro-terror graffiti. You can read more…
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Headlines: Hamas leaders demand terrorists’ release
Hamas reportedly demanded the release of prominent terrorists held in Israeli prisons to secure its commitment to a peace plan for Gaza. Plus, Western Sydney…
The FrontHamas v Hamas: what a terror split means for hopes of peace
The Middle East is closer than ever to a peace deal – but infighting among members of Hamas risks blowing the whole thing up. You can read more about…
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Breaking: Latham’s ex bailed following revenge porn charges
Nathalie Matthews was granted bail on Monday following her arrest on revenge porn charges. Plus, Albanese and Marape ink defence treaty and Trump talks up…
The FrontTokyo’s ‘Thatcher’ lands Japan’s top job
Sanae Takaichi is the first woman to be elected to lead Japan’s conservative Liberal Democratic Party, and the country’s probable next PM. Can she…
The FrontWill Teddy swim…or sink on the NRL’s big stage?
The 2025 NRL grand final is here and the code’s decision to book American singer Teddy Swims has stoked the flames of an age-old debate: The grand final…
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Opera House Palestine demo sparks fear and fury
A flashpoint as police seek to block Palestine Action Group protest for October 7 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to mark two years since Hamas&rsquo…
The FrontHow a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3
Investors who poured millions into the Public Hospitality Group are unlikely to recoup their cash after founder Jon Adgemis declared bankruptcy. Today: how…
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Headlines: Hamas open to Trump’s Gaza peace plan
A peace plan proposed by Donald Trump to end the conflict in Gaza is edging closer to an agreement. Plus, the mushroom killer’s next move and last…