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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
The FrontFresh woes for a grand old lady, and lights go out in Europe
After 184 years of glamour, David Jones’ future is in question. Eli Greenblat has the inside word on fresh woes for the grand old lady of retail, and…
The FrontTricky turf for the NRL, and party like it’s 1922
Rugby league’s governing body meets today to decide its policy on trans athletes in both elite and community footy. Our chief sportswriter Jessica…
The FrontLabor’s Twitter trap, and is your interest rate going up?
With a fresh Newspoll today revealing a tiny budget bounce for Scott Morrison, the PM will call an election any day. So do voters hate ScoMo as much as Twitter…
The FrontPresident Zelensky’s plea to Australians, and a true-crime tragedy
Hear the haunting moment Volodymyr Zelensky begs Australia to help his battered homeland. Plus, star novelist Matthew Condon’s real-life thriller: the…
The FrontTelstra’s $2.4 million woman, and showtime for Anthony Albanese
Australia’s biggest telco has a new boss - so can Vicki Brady turn Telstra into a lean, mean competitive machine? What does Albo stand for? We’re…
The FrontSpending for the suburbs
Budget special edition: How your wallet wins – or not – and expert breakdown from The Australian’s journalists. To find out more about The…
The FrontOscars boilover, and no pressure Josh
Can Josh Frydenberg save the Government with today’s federal Budget? Our editor-at-large Paul Kelly’s hot take. And the spectacular Oscars moment…
The FrontPrince Harry’s no-show, and Simon Benson’s budget lowdown
Shovel out the cash, or keep something in the kitty? That’s the big call for tomorrow’s Budget, and we’ve got Political Editor Simon Benson…
The FrontChina’s big Pacific push, and Josh Cavallo makes history
Editor Michelle Gunn joins us with news of China’s growing Pacific ambition, moving closer to establishing a military base. There is just one openly gay…
The FrontBig budget news on welfare and petrol, and billionaire Ryan Stokes’ rev-up for business
On The Front today - A budget scoop about fuel excise and what’s giving the Government an unexpected revenue boost. Business columnist Damon Kitney…
The FrontKimberley Kitching’s funeral, and Star Casino inquiry set for high rolling witness
Today, on the Front - political luminaries from across the spectrum have joined in grief in Melbourne, remembering Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching in a highly…
The FrontSouth Australia’s new leader, and Europe changes its tone on refugees
Today, on the Front - South Australia dumps a first-term Coalition government, and we meet the man who’s taking over. Jacquelin Magnay joins Claire…
The FrontIntroduction
The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories…