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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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Inflation jump paves the way for more interest rate pain
Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful…
The FrontDid the Secret Service fail Donald Trump?
Top security experts say the President’s safety is in doubt after a third failed assassination attempt, and the incident in Washington DC has sparked a…
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Albo’s crackdown on Big Tech’s use of journalism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian…
The FrontWhy is Prince Harry styling himself as a statesman?
He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is…
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King Charles’ US trip to go ahead in wake of attempted shooting
Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald…
The FrontWhy do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith?
A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical…
The FrontAustralia’s top 25 TV shows from Blue Murder to Bluey
Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe. Find…
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Trump v Harry: President says prince ‘isn’t speaking for the UK’
Donald Trump responded to remarks by Prince Harry calling on America to “honour its international treaty obligations” in Ukraine. Plus, Kyle…
The FrontWhy Albo won’t be doing a gas tax
It’s the big idea of the moment - a gas tax to pay for big public costs like the NDIS. But - as Kevin Rudd found out - flashy new resource taxes are very…
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Trump ‘never asked’ for Australia’s help: Albo
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump’s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the annual general…
The FrontWho’ll be first to get booted from the NDIS?
160,000 people will be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a crackdown the Government says is essential to fix a chaotic free-for-all…
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Sandilands’ on-air spray at ARN exec
Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands claimed an executive of the ARN radio network would be, quote, “gone in eight months” in an explosive on-air…
The FrontThe kids’ video games inspired by ISIS and Nazis
If you have kids in your life, they’re playing Roblox - and they’ve probably been exposed to contact with strangers, ultra-violent material and…
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Trans doctor at centre of UK legal stoush registered as ‘female’ in NSW
A transgender doctor at the centre of a costly legal battle in the UK has been registered as female by Australia’s medical regulator. Plus, Xi Jinping…
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Jordan Peterson’s ‘catastrophic’ injury from psychiatric drugs
A world-famous academic disappears from public life - and Jordan Peterson’s daughter revealed has a "catastrophic" neurological injury. Plus, Treasurer…
The FrontThe beloved Australian treats getting jammed
Beloved Australian ginger beer maker Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is watching costs soar thanks to the Iran war, and - like many suppliers - it’s being told…
The FrontRussell Crowe brings out the Beast
Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell “by the balls” is a wild Port Kembla ride…
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Ben Roberts-Smith bailed in Sydney
Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court. Plus…
The FrontHow oil from Iran and Russia gets into our fragile fuel supply chain
As a spectacular refinery fire heaps pressure on the Government to amp up its emergency fuel response, we take a close look at the complex, shaky global supply…
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Refinery blaze threatens fragile fuel supply
Australia’s fuel supply could be disrupted for months after a blaze erupted at one of the nation’s two domestic oil refineries. Plus, the Albanese…
The FrontSussex Inc: The money-making ‘Royal Tour’ cashes in
The Queen said a firm ‘no’ to Meghan and Harry’s half-in, half-out royal-commercial model. They’re doing it anyway, with yoga, a…
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Rinehart, Rio Tinto ordered to pay millions in royalties
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has been ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to her father’s former business associates…
The Front‘Admiral Hollywood’ and Australia’s giant military shakeup
Straight-talking new defence boss Mark Hammond got his start scrubbing decks as a junior sailor in the Royal Australian Navy - and now faces the huge challenge…
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Qantas to slash flights and lift prices
Qantas is slashing flights and lifting prices, and will suspend several regional routes - in its response to the fuel crisis triggered by the war in Iran…
The FrontGout Gout: the teenager thriving on our unrealistic expectations
He runs 19.67 in the 200m and is two years ahead of schedule for Olympic glory - and Queensland sprint star Gout Gout, who’s only just finished high…
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We're ready for the Gulf, says new defence boss
Anthony Albanese announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as Chief of the Defence Force, and Hammond said the Navy is ready and able to deploy warships to the…
The FrontJackie O’s claim - and why Chris Bowen fell into Liam Bartlett’s trap
Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, Steve Jackson reveals today. Plus, how Seven’s Liam Bartlett successfully got…
The FrontThe hot Mossad spy drama Hedley Thomas is hooked on
It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is…
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Israel, Lebanon to negotiate on Hezbollah disarmament
Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week…
The FrontTrump didn’t chicken out. But did he make Iran stronger than ever?
Absurd, ridiculous, insane, offensive, fantastical - and that’s just Donald Trump’s words. As for his actions, our Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan…
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Bruce Lehrmann’s appeal bid dismissed by High Court
An application by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann for special leave to appeal the outcome of his defamation action against Network Ten has been thrown…
The FrontIs Canva actually profitable?
A nasty surprise for digital disruptors as the AI revolution sideswipes companies like Canva, which themselves helped transform the economy and wipe out whole…
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Strait of Hormuz to reopen as US, Iran make a deal
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen for two weeks as Iran agreed to a ceasefire deal on Wednesday – but the regime warned it’s a temporary pause in…
The FrontIs Twiggy Forrest secretly negotiating world peace?
Australians know him as the affable mining billionaire Twiggy - but is Andrew Forrest living a double life as a top-level diplomatic powerbroker? Our North…
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The arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
A Victoria Cross recipient who has always denied being a war criminal has been arrested over five alleged war crimes murders, including two he’s accused…
The FrontInside Iran’s secret underground ‘military cities’
Only now is it becoming clear how Iran has survived the combined might of the US and Israeli military for over a month: cast underground tunnel systems, packed…
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Seal Team Six’s incredible Iran rescue of stranded US colonel
The war in Iran has yielded its most dramatic survival story yet, with the United States pulling off a high-stakes rescue mission for a fighter jet crew member…
The FrontA young woman’s quest for motherhood
Parents are busy hiding them, kids want all of them. But for author Charlotte Ree, she’s freezing them. It’s Easter and we’re talking about…
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Plans by Bahrain, Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the works
The UN Security Council will this weekend vote on a bid by Bahrain to use “defensive” force in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, part of Blake…
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Iran war a ‘decisive, overwhelming victory’ – but still no clear end date after Trump address
Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran a, quote, “decisive, overwhelming victory”, and says America’s objectives in the Middle East are…
The FrontBig AI wants Australia’s creativity - for free
The promise of ultra-productive workplaces fuelled by AI giants and big data centres is very tempting for government - but in return, AI companies want a…
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Trump to world: Sort out your own oil supply
Two weeks, and the US is out of the Iran war: that’s Donald Trump’s blunt message. So why are there 50,000 US military personnel in the Middle…
The FrontVaping causes cancer - so why can’t young people quit?
New research shows e-cigarettes likely cause lung and oral cancers, and scientists are urging vapers to quit now instead of waiting for disease to develop…
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Radio nightmare: Jackie O launches her own lawsuit
She’s supposed to be a star witness for broadcaster ARN in its dispute with fallen star Kyle Sandilands - but now Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is…
The FrontPut down that fuel can: Albo’s here to help
A $2.6 billion taxpayer-funded fuel crisis ‘solution’ sees Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese flick the switch to spending - but does anyone believe…
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Dezi Freeman’s dead: everything we know
A cop-killer shot dead while brandishing a dead officer’s gun: the dramatic end to ‘sovereign citizen’ Dezi Freeman’s violent life…
The FrontKyle vs Jackie O: the courtroom face-off
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson will be called as a witness to claim that Kyle Sandilands subjected her to a prolonged campaign of bullying and harassment -…
The FrontIran’s $3 billion secret art bunker
It’s like something out of Indiana Jones - art curators scrambling to save priceless artworks as bombs rain down. When it comes to casualties of war, the…
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Sandilands ‘traumatised’ by ARN axing
Sacked radio superstar Kyle Sandilands is seeking to fast-track his legal action against ARN after it tore up his 100 million dollar contract. Plus, the…
The FrontThe quiet power of our female billionaires
Our richest men are loud and proud with their opinions about government policy and everything else. But why, when we have record numbers of female…
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Bondi hero given ‘key to the city’ – and free parking for life
Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed an alleged gunman at Bondi Beach on December 14, has been given ‘keys to the city’. Plus, growers’ dire…
The FrontThe plastic billionaires forced to make everything more expensive
You can’t make plastic without resins derived from oil - and now the Iran war is making resin scarcer and much more expensive. That means (you guessed…
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Can Japan save us from a fuel crisis?
Japan’s ambassador to Australia suggested a fuel-for-LNG swap could be on the cards if Australia’s supplies dwindle. Plus, a former Cannon-Brookes…
The FrontHow Pauline Hanson transformed herself
She says she’s still the same - but One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has shifted her persona, policies and language to meet the moments. Dennis Shanahan…
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Air traffic controller’s anguish after fatal Air Canada crash
Details are emerging about how an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck at one of America’s busiest airports. Plus, ARN’s share…
The FrontWhat is Trump's exit ramp from Iran?
As Donald Trump says he’s negotiating an end to the war, what does victory look like? Our Washington, DC correspondent Joe Kelly is here. Read more about…
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Qantas boss says ‘not a single flight cut’ due to fuel shortages
Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson told staff the airline hasn’t cancelled a single flight as a result of fuel shortages. Plus, Bluesfest ticket…
The FrontKyle and Jackie O are on the same side now
The greatest gamble in radio history could blow up in the faces of ARN bosses - plus, why is the star of Jacketgate, Nine veteran Amber Sherlock, taking aim at…
The FrontTimothee Chalamet is right about opera and ballet, isn't he?
A frank remark - a global pile-on - and a lost Oscar. Today, the story of Gen Z superstar Timothee Chalamet and some very angry performers. Richard Ferguson is…
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Albanese’s mosque visit ‘incredibly positive’, despite hecklers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were called “genocide supporters” by members of the Stand4Palestine group as…