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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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Episodes
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Hedley Thomas enters Chris Dawson trial, and vape crackdown
Health watchdogs target ‘dangerous’ e-cigarettes, saying they don’t help smokers quit - but are politicians willing to take on Big Tobacco? And the Chris…
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Trump: villain or buffoon, and a reject’s revenge
A self-published author makes history, shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award after the publishing industry rejected him. Is Donald…
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Buzz Lightyear gets cancelled, and a huge leap for tiny computers
Australian researchers’ big breakthrough on quantum computing that could solve the energy crisis and make food cheaper. And, why are the Republicans and half…
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Lisa Wilkinson blows up Brittany trial, and Navratilova’s crusade
‘Fairness’ before trans inclusion is the right path for sport, says tennis great and LGBT pioneer Martina Navratilova. The Brittany Higgins trial is delayed…
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What's fair in trans sport, and detective denies Dawson claim
Trans women who’ve been through male puberty are banned from elite swimming, but may be welcome in soccer. So what’s fair? Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek…
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Big squeeze on polluters, and RM Williams goes vegan
Energy policy is turning into Anthony Albanese’s first big test, as he battles to fix a broken system while bringing emissions down. Plus…
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History war raging in schools, and underworld bombshell hits Teacher’s Trial
Hotly-awaited testimony from the heart of Sydney gangland in the Chris Dawson murder trial. Plus, what schoolkids are learning about a very controversial…
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Cops under fire in Dawson trial, and who gets a pay rise?
$40 a week for cleaners, carers and waiters - what will it do to the economy? Our workplace expert cuts through the spin. And the Teacher’s Pet murder…
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Who’s to blame for energy crisis, and Chris Dawson caught on tape
Blackouts, failing coal power and and sky-high gas prices: who’s to blame, and can we fix it? Plus, Chris Dawson in a new phone intercept with sister…
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Cocaine diver’s mysterious past, and a third boat arrives
Bruno Borges was tattooed, superfit Brazilian adventurer - so how did he end up dead in Newcastle Harbour during an allegedly botched cocaine importation?…
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Gun-toting teachers, and Dougie Walters, AM
An electrifying speech by young massacre survivor Cameron Kasky as Americans beg for gun control. And, cricket legends Doug Walters and Shane Warne lead a list…
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Dawson brothers’ phone intercept, and is Virgin boss really a bully?
The babysitter had a motive to get rid of Lyn, alleged killer’s brother claims.Plus, Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka is facing bullying claims - but is she…
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Citizenship door for terrorists, A Dawson’s day in court, and is inflation really here to stay?
Have Australia’s doors just reopened for dual citizen foreign fighters? A High Court ruling could return their citizenships to them. The inflation…
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The Gumnut Fairy gives evidence, and Albo’s republic
Anthony Albanese’s created a minister for the republic - but is anyone in the mood? Politics guru Paul Kelly with a reality check. Plus, the Dawson trial…
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Australia’s mafia bosses, Google’s big chill, and a win for Shandee
The feared Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta rule a network of up to 5000 Italian mafia operatives in Australia’s underworld, cops say. Plus, Google gets a…
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Chinese jet’s ‘aggression’, Rex ghost flights, and Hedley’s crusade
Chinese fighter plane aggressively challenges a RAAF aircraft. Plus, just 10 passengers on a 170-seat jet: why Rex is struggling. And, what shocked Hedley…
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Dawson’s hunt for Lyn, Australian war baby and ScoMo’s ghost
An Australian baby girl was born as the bombs fell on Ukraine. Now, a quest to bring little Valerie home. Dutton’s inner circle, as the Liberals…
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Devastating DNA failure, and new hope for Assange
A huge development in murder of 23-year-old Shandee Blackburn, with police revealing systemic failures in DNA testing. Will Anthony Albanese step up for Julian…
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Sudden halt to Dawson trial, surviving Yuendumu, and Albo’s cabinet
The outback survival story of one courageous young woman. Plus the Chris Dawson murder trial comes to a sudden halt. And Anthony Albanese’s Cabinet steps…
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Cannon-Brookes’ blitz, Dawson’s side of the story and Dutton’s soft side
A young Chris Dawson is conjured up in the Teacher’s Pet trial, saying he’d love to know where Lyn is. New Liberal leader Peter Dutton shows his…
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Mystery witness in Teacher’s Trial, and will the Greens blow up the Voice?
Is Australia ready for Indigenous recognition - and could the Greens blow it all up? And the Teacher’s Pet murder trial hears of a mystery witness, as…
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Dawson’s other babysitter, and the ‘climate wars’ power hangover
The Supreme Court hears from Chris Dawson’s other babysitter - whom he wanted to move into the family home prior to meeting JC. And households in…
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Don’t stand so close to me, and the dance-party virus
There’s a vaccine for monkeypox. So why aren’t we all taking it? Don’t Stand So Close To Me, a song about illicit lust, became a schoolgirl…
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Albo’s whiplash, and the naked babysitter
Anthony Albanese transforms into globetrotter PM at the Quad in Tokyo. Evidence in the Teacher’s Pet trial that Lyn Dawson saw her babysitter swimming…
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Lyn Dawson’s diamonds, and would Albo go to war with China?
Accused killer Chris Dawson used his missing wife’s diamonds in his lover’s new ring, a court hears. Talk of war over Taiwan has all eyes on…
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Albo’s big climate call, and Peter Dutton vs Peter Dutton
The giant crossbench wants climate action now - so will they get it? PM Anthony Albanese off to Japan, as his team is sworn in and the pressure mounts to…
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PM Albo, Lib wipeout and a new power generation
Labor wins with huge swings to Greens and independents. So how does Albo govern - and what now for the Liberal party? Political editor Simon Benson’s key…
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Who should I vote for? Plus Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’ called a liar
Our spin-free policy guide to help you cast your vote. Plus, Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’ accused of lying in the Teacher’s Pet trial…
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Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’, and the Katherine Deves effect
Former babysitter ‘JC’ tells the Teacher’s Pet trial she accompanied Chris Dawson to hire a hitman to kill wife Lyn, and felt like his…
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The Teacher’s Pet gives evidence, and paypacket pain
It's the news no one wanted at the end of the campaign - inflation has outstripped wages growth. What does this mean for your pay packet? And the…
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BONUS: The Front Live
Yesterday The Australian hosted an exclusive event for it's subscribers, a panel including investigations writer Sharri Markson, Editor at Large Paul Kelly…
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The fight for WA, and Lyn Dawson’s sister’s day in court
Will the Mark McGowan factor be enough for Labor in Western Australia? Lyn Dawson’s sister breaks down in court, as the Teacher’s trial gathers…
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Chris Dawson’s defence, and which first-home policy is best?
Explosive allegations in the Christopher Dawson murder trial, as he denies killing wife Lyn and witnesses come under fire. Plus the first homebuyer schemes…
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Hedley Thomas on judges and journalism, plus the PM’s $50k first-home plan
Witness evidence begins today in the Teacher’s Pet trial. Hedley Thomas on how we got here. Plus, new developments in Shandee’s Story. And Scott…
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Cryptocurrency’s new debut, the Westie wannabes, and The Teacher’s Trial
Could Crypto ETFs be better than opening up a digital wallet, and buying cryptocurrency itself? And we meet the westie wannabes fighting for Parramatta’s…
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Teacher’s Pet defence, Debate 3 and Labor’s big poll news
Christopher Dawson may argue he is of good character with no criminal record, a court hears, as he pleads not guilty to murdering wife Lyn. Labor would win an…
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Bad news for the Teals, and is Britain breaking up?
The much-vaunted teal independents would win just two seats from the Liberals, a new poll suggests - but they’d be huge losses to the Coalition. Northern…
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The Teacher’s Trial, and fashion gets real
Former teacher Christopher Dawson - the subject of The Teacher’s Pet podcast - has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Lyn. The Crown alleges…
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Amber v Johnny a TikTok horror, and the Great Debate
A new generation’s celebrity supertrial - actor Johnny Depp vs ex-wife Amber Heard - gets very dark. Plus, the ScoMo v Albo shouting match - what we…
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Trump’s new ‘hillbilly’ bromance, and the world’s greatest martini
How The Donald became the Godfather of the Republican Party - and propelled his former critic towards the Senate. Plus, Australian expat chefs in Paris, LA…
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America’s Roe v. Wade fury, and a battle for coal country
Furore in the United States after a draft Supreme Court ruling on women’s rights And the struggle between coal and climate in Labor heartland, where an…
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Coal-killing billionaire strikes again, and banks push up rates
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to kill off coal - and he’s copying his buddy Elon Musk’s aggressive two-strike pursuit of Twitter to…
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Guy Sebastian’s ‘stolen’ fortune, and MPs who refuse to slum it
Trial to commence over the alleged theft of singer Guy Sebastian’s millions by a powerful talent agent. And the politicians who live up to 40km from the…
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Expat families escaping China, and Labor’s big ideas
The extraordinary measures Australian families are taking to escape locked-down Shanghai. And Labor’s campaign launch: starring Russell Crowe…
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A fight over Kokoda, and the politicians who just want to snuggle
Why some locals want to ban Australian pilgrims from the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. Plus - reckon you’re a politics genius? Test yourself in our…
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Huge mortgage decision, and crucial MP backs ScoMo
Buying a house? Maybe wait till Tuesday. Here’s why. And the independent MP who’s breaking away from the pack. To find out more about The Front you…
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Elon Musk: genius or maniac? And how to fix the Pacific
The richest man in the world just became the most powerful. We unpack Elon Musk. And why Labor wants to keep talking about the Pacific - and the Government…
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A fresh antidote to cancel culture, and a new Newspoll
What happens if, instead of cancelling controversial figures of history, we stare them straight in the face? We take a look at how artists are re-examining the…
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Anzac Day stories of our incredible WWII vets, and what’s up with wages?
Stories of courage and love from World War II, including the secret family pain of a beloved Indigenous leader. Plus, Labor says it can push up…
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Elon Musk’s big payday, and a Pacific stuff up or step up?
While most of the world’s car makers are struggling to put wheels on the road, Tesla has reported profits of $3.3 billion profit on marking its biggest…
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The big face-off, and a new feminist campaign
The big debate: ScoMo and Albo have faced off for the first time. We’ll explore who won and why, with our national editor Dennis Shanahan. And feminists…
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Footy’s ‘dissent’ crackdown, and the election gets nasty
The big election debate is on tonight, as ScoMo and Albo flip the switch to ‘scary’. So just how worried should we be about cashless welfare cards…
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Albo’s Newspoll crash, and a battle for the Liberals’ soul
Anthony Albanese has crashed to Shorten-esque approval ratings in Newspoll - but the Coalition’s primary vote has gone backwards. Simon Benson joins us…
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The Greens’ China surprise, and big questions of faith
Week 2 of campaigning begins with a startling claim from the Greens on why it’s “racist” to worry about China’s ambitions. And are…
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Fifty shades of green, and the end of cheap donuts
From teal to emerald: can the Greens, GetUp! and climate independents grab power? The airports who stole Easter, and how you can sail through check-in. And US…
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ScoMo’s happy place, and a new AFL boss
What’s driving the PM’s supreme confidence? Campaign Day 4 sees two new big policies: Labor on health and the Coalition on fuel. Plus the latest on…
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Oh no Albo, and 1.3 million new jobs
Get ready for fresh attack ads as the Coalition makes Labor pay for an excruciating first-day stumble, and the PM pledges to create 1.3 million new jobs. To…
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Here we go: 40 days to change the nation
The election is set for May 21 and fresh Newspoll figures show the race is tightening already. Political editor Simon Benson joins us to break down the numbers…
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Rescuing a Ukrainian granny, and campaign hecklers
‘Silly old bugger’ was Bob Hawke’s legendary putdown to an angry pensioner - so how will Morrison and Albanese handle the inevitable campaign…
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An outback ‘killerating’, and Grand Prix’s big return
A stunning development in one of Australia’s greatest murder mysteries - the 2017 disappearace of Paddy Moriarty and his dog Kellie from a tiny outback…