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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 FrontWhy Beijing hates Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai
Does the harsh sentencing of a publisher under Beijing’s new national security laws spell the end of Hong Kong’s “one country, two…
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‘Strip Grace Tame’s Australian of the Year honours’: Joyce
Barnaby Joyce says 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame should be stripped of her honours after she led a chant of “globalise the intifada” at a…
The FrontJapan is about to arm itself to the teeth. How angry will China get?
With a stunning election mandate, re-elected Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi will end Japan’s formal pacifism, create a national intelligence…
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Was Jeffrey Epstein a Mossad spy?
Jeffrey Epstein files reveal an FBI report suggesting he was a Mossad agent, plus extensive communications with former Israeli Labor prime minister Ehud Barak…
The FrontWhy ASIO spies are furious with the ABC
Intelligence agency ASIO issues a pre-emptive denial of an ABC Four Corners story on the Bondi massacre. It’s awkward timing for the ABC, with…
The FrontWhich politician is Australia’s biggest Traitor?
It’s the reality TV format sweeping the world and we couldn’t resist asking Canberra bureau chief - and Traitors devotee - Richard Ferguson to…
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‘Absolutely devastated’: Gus’ grandparents react to SA Police bombshell
South Australian police say they’ve identified a suspect in the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont and confirm they’re now treating the case…
The FrontAndrew and Fergie are destroyed. Epstein’s next victim: Britain’s PM
Keir Starmer knew Lord Peter Mandelson was closely connected to Jeffrey Epstein, but made him the UK’s ambassador to Washington DC anyway. After the…
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Bondi Junction killer’s psychiatrist ‘failed to spot psychosis’
“Wholly unsatisfactory”: that’s a coroner’s verdict on the actions of a psychiatrist who took Bondi Junction killer Joel Cauchi off his…
The FrontAntisemitism barrister’s daughter is a pro-Palestine protester
A passionate young woman with strong views about Palestine: Lauren Lancaster is unknown outside student politics, but the former University of Sydney student…
The FrontHow the Brittany Higgins case caused panic in Prime Minister's office
In new court documents former Prime Minister Scott Morrison faces new accusations he froze out and victimised a senior staffer after the rape of Brittany…
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Reserve Bank admits they got it wrong
The Reserve Bank of Australia has put the cash rate up for the first time in two years. As mortgage rates follow suit, we explore the thinking behind the…
The FrontGovernment spends too much. Interest rates go up. How do we stop it?
The Treasurer says it’s not his fault. The Reserve Bank has been caught napping. But it’s clear we are spending too much and going too slow on…
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Outlaw Dezi Freeman is probably dead, say cops
He’s been on the run for six months since allegedly shooting dead two police officers in Victoria’s High Country, and now police are saying the…
The FrontHow China crushed Beijing’s crazy traffic noise
No honking. No blaring engines. No exhaust. The Chinese government has crushed Beijing’s incredible noise pollution, in response to residents&rsquo…
The FrontThe wildest Oscar campaign in film history
Timothee Chalamet, Gen Z’s only movie superstar, is Oscar-worthy as Marty Mauser - a relentless, charming and often-times horrible hero in a film set in…
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Albo’s national gun buyback is a shemozzle
A national crackdown on gun ownership is in jeopardy, with Anthony Albanese struggling to get the states and territories to sign up to his gun buyback, aimed…
The FrontSwearing at work can get you sacked now
What are we allowed to say in the office these days - if we show up at all? As courts thrash out work-from-home rights, the battleground just got a lot more…
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Right v Right: the Libs’ leadership stalemate
Headlines: Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor - plus a phalanx of senior Liberal right figures - held a summit on Thursday to work out who can roll Sussan Ley for…
The FrontHow Hezbollah and the Houthis will react to a Trump Iran strike
Donald Trump calls it a ‘beautiful armada’: an American aircraft carrier group now pointing its missiles directly at Iran. But will Trump actually…
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Trump: “You can’t have guns”
Headlines: A new take on second-amendment rights from Donald Trump, as he dramatically scales back ICE’s immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota…
The FrontShould Muslim preachers be monitored?
The Muslim community must keep the wolves from their flock, says Scott Morrison in a sweeping new proposal to crack down on antisemitic hate speech. We analyse…
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Alleged Nazi jailed after Australia Day rant
The Front’s afternoon headlines: A magistrate has denied bail to Sydney man Brandan Koschel, 31, who allegedly made an antisemitic speech at a March for…
The FrontWhy is TV's biggest star going rogue?
As Nine baffles its staff by allowing Karl Stefanovic to launch his own rival show, the beancounters are about to become all-powerful at rival network Seven…
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‘Intifada’ chants at Australia Day rallies
Today's afternoon headlines from The Front: at Australia Day rallies across the nation, chants of 'Intifada' and scuffles between rival protestors. Plus, the…
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Defiant Sussan Ley says she’s not going anywhere
Sussan Ley says she’s confident she’ll be leader of the Liberal party when parliament resumes next month. Plus, Osaka apologises after heated…
The FrontHow long has Sussan Ley got?
The Coalition has split again and Sussan Ley’s leadership is hanging by a thread. So, how long has she got – and will she jump or wait to be…
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The Coalition calls it quits – again
Nationals leader David Littleproud announced his party is walking away from the Coalition for the second time in less than a year. Plus, Australia remembers…
The FrontAfter Adelaide, who are writers festivals for?
Australia’s longest-running writers festival was sensationally cancelled after a controversial author was axed from the line-up. Is bringing her back…
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Headlines: Trump will ‘work something out’ on Greenland
US President Donald Trump has downplayed tensions with NATO leaders, but didn’t rule out taking Greenland by force. Plus, rebel Nats await their fate and…
The FrontGreenland: How far will Trump really go?
The President claims the United States needs to buy or take the Danish territory to stop China or Russia from moving in – but is it a bad deal? The…
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Brooklyn Beckham’s explosive rant about his famous folks
In a lengthy Instagram post, 26-year-old Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents, Victoria and David, of trying to “endlessly ruin” his relationship…
The FrontIs Harry’s High Court battle a way home?
Prince Harry returns to England’s high court for what may be the final time this week. Could it open the door to reconciliation with his royal family?…
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‘It starts with me’: Albanese’s vow to Bondi families
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with family members of the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack following the opening of an extraordinary parliamentary…
The FrontAlbo’s shot at redemption after Bondi backflips
The Australian’s National Editor Dennis Shanahan says the Albanese government can redeem itself after weeks of flat-footedness and confusion by outlining…
The FrontDoes everyone hate the hate speech laws?
Unsalvageable. Rushed. Too far. Not far enough. Everyone’s got something to say about a bill designed to curb antisemitism and prevent another tragedy…
The FrontWhy Iran's mullahs fear Trump - and Netanyahu
It was supposed to be a glorious Islamic revolution, but since 1979 Iran’s regime has brutally repressed its own people and sponsored terror around the…
The FrontThe fate Alan Jones fears most
Former talkback superstar Alan Jones is fighting serious charges in the local court. Today, media diary editor Steve Jackson joins us to discuss how the trial…
The FrontLoyalty and labour in the brutal business of beauty
Mecca is a billion-dollar Australian cosmetics empire with legions of devoted fans, thanks to a genius loyalty scheme. Its founder Jo Horgan, one of the…
The FrontIs this Novak Djokovic’s last dance?
He’s won here more than anywhere else – but will the 2026 Australian Open mark the end of Novak Djokovic’s monumental career? Read more about…
The FrontLeft to die: The haunting questions after Lizard Island cruise ship tragedy
Suzanne Rees died after allegedly being left on tropical Lizard Island by the Coral Expeditions cruise company late in 2025, even after a historic tragedy that…
The FrontWhat are Erin Patterson’s chances on appeal?
Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer, has always denied deliberately poisoning four elderly relatives - and she’s indicated she will appeal her…
The FrontWhy Meghan Markle’s podcast flopped - and some truly great shows to enjoy
Nobody does hilarious advice like the Brits - and nobody does sanctimonious girl-talk like the Californians. Today, we recommend some great podcasts to catch…
The FrontThe epic humiliation of Prince Andrew - and Virginia Giuffre’s mysterious last days
Prince Andrew has always denied participating in the sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre - but her powerful memoir cost the former Duke of York everything. Today…
The Front96-year-old superstar artist Yayoi Kusama’s next move
How did Yayoi Kusama - a recluse who lives in a psychiatric facility - become the world’s biggest-selling artist? Today we reflect on the most…
The FrontMossad’s next job: destroy the Houthis
A devilishly difficult New Year job awaits Israel: how to deal with a fractured, degraded - but still seriously dangerous Shia Muslim guerrilla movement in…
The FrontNagi v Brooki: Who won the great food ‘plagiarism’ fight?
Beloved cookbook author Nagi Maehashi accused cookie queen Brooke Bellamy (who denied the claim) of plagiarising her recipes for baklava and chocolate caramel…
The FrontHow Robert Irwin is redefining Australian masculinity
We first met Robert Irwin when he was an adorable toddler. Now he’s sending women wild for very different reasons - because the 22-year-old wildlife…
The FrontWhy Meghan will ‘never set foot in the UK again’
After a dramatic year for the House of Windsor, our Europe correspondent (and royal expert) Jacquelin Magnay reflects on the King’s moves to go hard on…
The FrontHigh-tech – and hilarious – cricket commentary
A new generation of cricket commentators is heralding the game into a new, high-tech – and sometimes hilarious – era. The Australian’s Media…
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and a request for ‘fun girls’
Headlines: The former Duke of York denies any wrongdoing or knowledge of the child sex offending by his close friends Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein…
The FrontWere Jesus and Mary real? A journalist’s quest for truth
On Christmas Eve, we ask: is the Nativity story about real people, real events - or something else? Foreign editor Greg Sheridan is on assignment: back in time…
The FrontThe real reason Albo won’t just say ‘sorry’
Stubborn and unwilling to take personal responsibility: that’s the take from Political Editor Geoff Chambers, as Anthony Albanese backs himself into a…
The FrontInside the alleged plan to slaughter Jews on Bondi Beach
Disturbing new details of last Sunday’s Bondi Beach terror attack have come to light after court documents in the police case against alleged gunman…
The FrontLeeser unleashes as PM announces hate speech law reforms
Jewish Liberal MP Julian Leeser called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to urgently establish a federal royal commission in the wake of last Sunday’s…
The FrontDo we need a Bondi royal commission?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stopped short of committing to a royal commission following the Bondi Beach massacre, opting instead for a government…
The FrontThe work-from-home option keeping bosses up at night
Australia's top CEOs are furious over the proposed Victorian law to mandate the right to work from home, calling it a "disaster for productivity." So how do…
The FrontAlbanese to destroy ‘hundreds of thousands’ of guns
The federal and state governments will share the cost of a national gun buyback and impose limits on the number of firearms any individual can own - but the…
The FrontDoes Anthony Albanese finally get it?
After an exhausting week, a huge pivot from Anthony Albanese. The federal Government will legislate a crackdown on anti-Semitism and hate preachers from…
The FrontSweeping reforms to hate speech laws in wake of Bondi massacre
Jewish leaders said a crack down on hate speech by the Albanese Labor government is welcome, but long overdue. Plus, mourners farewell 10-year-old Matilda in…