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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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The FrontOff Campus: the global blockbuster making consent sexy
‘Book girlies’ with an insatiable appetite for happily-ever-after romance have fuelled the biggest phenomenon in publishing and TV right now - Off…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: dodgy landlord?
An investigation by the UK’s National Audit Office found the former Prince charged staff to rent cottages on his former home on the Windsor Estate. Plus…
The FrontPure, cold rage: are politicians exploiting white teen’s murder?
Grief and fury have greeted the release of harrowing video showing UK police handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak on suspicion of racial hate crime as he died…
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Elon Musk to become world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk will become the world’s first trillionaire when his company SpaceX is listed on the Nasdaq. Plus, the government’s property tax shake-up…
The FrontNobody hates like the Labor Party - and their brawling could sink our submarines
Old enemies on one side - critics on the other - that’s life these days for Richard Marles, the deputy prime minister, defence minister and the man in…
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BRS case slowed by ‘national security’ concerns
Prosecutors in the war crime murder case against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith say they can’t serve the brief of evidence against the former…
The FrontDid Buckingham Palace cover up for Andrew?
A victim of the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has accused the Royal household of failing to act on a trove of emails she says contained evidence of the…
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‘What the f… are you doing?’: Trump’s heated call with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump reportedly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call following claims by Iran that Israel violated…
The FrontThe incredible submarine survival story you've never heard
20 seconds to save 60 Australian lives in the depths of the Indian Ocean: today The Australian launches a new video and audio documentary series The Flood…
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White Fox’s billionaire founders are raking it in
Cosy hoodies and tight party dresses have put White Fox clothing label founders Daniel and Georgia Contos on the Richest 250 list, and now their financial…
The FrontCan Simon Robinson tame the ABC?
Stars with planet-sized egos. Newsroom staff with big opinions. Audiences with high expectations and low patience. That’s the hot mix awaiting the new…
The FrontAmazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game
We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran…
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Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO…
The FrontABC sacks an ex-bikie – for hosting a podcast
The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the…
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Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff
Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an…
The FrontWhy Gina Rinehart is circling Channel Seven
She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into…
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Inflation’s down - but not enough
Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise. Read more: Economy slumps…
The FrontThe killer disease you thought was gone
At least one patient is dead and scores are infected with diphtheria, a disease that haunted humanity for thousands of years and killed millions of children…
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The ISIS bride who’s suing Australia
An ISIS bride left behind in a Syrian refugee camp, is preparing a legal challenge to be allowed to return to Australia. Plus, senior NSW police face…
The FrontWhy our defensive spy boss is on high alert
Intelligence agencies couldn't have prevented the Bondi attack even if they had more money, says ASIO’s boss Mike Burgess - but he says we’re on…
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Juiced-up James Magnussen comes last at Enhanced Games
Gold swimsuit-clad Australian swimmer James Magnussen has finished last in his 100 metres freestyle race at the Enhanced Games. Plus, the government’s…
The FrontTracy Grimshaw's $500k 60 Minutes gig
Nine picks up a fifth 60 Minutes reporter from in-house on an old-school giant salary, while rumours fly about a State of Origin dream team reunion…
The FrontKylie’s mic drop: Netflix blockbuster reveals the Minogue we never knew
Australia’s beloved singer is getting the Netflix documentary treatment, but Kylie MInogue waited until the very last minutes of the last episode to…
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Iran moves to control more of the Strait of Hormuz
Information published by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority suggests Iran is expanding its oversight of the Strait of Hormuz to the coastal…
The FrontThe spine surgery that changed 12-year-old Oscar’s life
Today on The Front, a beautiful story about courage and love: a young boy with a powerful will to love, a mother’s devotion and the doctors and nurses in…
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King Charles alive and well after mistake radio death announcement
A British radio station has apologised for erroneously announcing King Charles III had died. Plus, economists warn of house price drop after tax reforms and a…
The FrontThe furious army of young entrepreneurs coming for Albo
Young entrepreneurs are smashing up Anthony Albanese on social media, furious about his budget’s changes to capital gains tax, which they say punishes…
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Kylie’s secret second cancer battle
Kylie Minogue revealed she had a secret second battle with cancer in a new Netflix documentary. Plus, Chris Minns’ surprise attack on the federal…
The FrontShopping for a wife in China’s elite singles market
Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from…
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US delays Iran strikes following Gulf leaders’ pleas
The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl…
The FrontAxeman's promise: Mark Butler vows 'no Robo-NDIS’
People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man…
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Latham’s ex denies Richard White ‘insider trading’ allegations
The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard…
The FrontNine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco
Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On…
The FrontSex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today
Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics…
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China ‘won’t supply weapons to Iran’: Trump
US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden…
The FrontThe watchdog who savaged Coles
Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the…
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Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza…
The FrontCall the King: UK PM Keir Starmer tries to save himself
Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but…
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Former NSW police boss to lead NT child protection review
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and…
The FrontHow Labor will rake in the cash
Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election…
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Pauline for PM? One Nation’s big plan
A One Nation-Liberal-Nationals coalition with whomever wins the most votes in charge: that’s Pauline Hanson’s big new idea to chuck Anthony…
The FrontThe journo who scooped everyone on today’s ‘crisis’ budget
The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston understands the budget like nobody else, and is here with what to expect, and why Labor is going for…
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ISIS brides to stay in jail over ‘slavery’ charges
Two women accused of buying and keeping a slave in Syria will remain in prison after delaying their bid to apply for bail. Plus, a netball mum who’s…
The FrontConfusion reigns as radio giant ARN battles Kyle and Jackie O
Investors see cause for alarm at the annual general meeting of troubled broadcaster ARN. That’s in today’s Media Diary with Steve Jackson - along…
The FrontThe ultimate motherly act: a Swedish death clean
This Mother’s Day we’re looking at döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning - a system of decluttering before you die. Writer Charlotte…
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ISIS brides behind bars after dramatic Australian return
A group of so-called ISIS brides will spend the weekend in police custody after returning to Australia from Syria. Plus, Anika Wells apologises for…
The FrontPush and shove as One Nation eyes its first big win
One Nation’s on the brink of collecting its first federal lower house seat, and there’s been physical altercations at the polling booths already…
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Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘suicide note’ revealed
A suicide note purportedly written by the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is unsealed by a US Federal judge. Plus today in The Front’s afternoon…
The FrontHow China shadow-banned Donald Trump
Roll out the red carpet and polish the golden chopsticks - Donald Trump is heading to Beijing. Beneath the glitz, there’s serious tension in this…
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ISIS brides to face arrest on return
The Australian Federal Police say they will be making arrests when so-called ‘ISIS brides’ finally return to Australia on Thursday. Plus, a man…
The FrontThe reality of policing in Alice Springs
A week on from a shocking riot in Alice Springs, what are relations really like between police and Aboriginal people? Today, Liam Mendes joins us from the red…
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Albo’s $300 gift to every worker
Australian workers will receive what Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling an ‘earned income offset’ of up to $300 in next week’s Federal budget…
The Front“I smell Jews”: Vile abuse on the school bus
On day one of public hearings, the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion stamps its intention clearly: to identify and root out racist abuse…
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Treasurer says property tax shake-up is the ‘right decision’
Labor will break an election promise if it follows through on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions in next week’s federal…
The FrontA photographer risked his life for this shot. One media outlet won’t pay
A war over copyright where the Daily Mail are not the villains for a change. A surprise hire at Network Seven and a new twist in the King versus Alan Jones -…
The FrontDevil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly flies economy?
The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated…
The FrontVigilante rage in Alice Springs: Our reporter’s eyewitness account
A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s…
The FrontBondi report urges more cops for Jewish gatherings
Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of…
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Missing five-year-old girl’s body found in Alice Springs
Police say they have informed the family of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl that she has been found dead. The family has requested the child now be…
The FrontHow King Charles reeled in Donald Trump
The Americans are falling all over King Charles and Queen Camilla, with politicians giving the King a dozen standing ovations during his address to Congress…