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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 FrontNaveed Akram’s alleged history of ISIS links before Bondi massacre
As charges are laid against 24-year-old alleged Bondi mass murderer Naveed Akram, we look at allegations he had longstanding links to the Islamic State…
The FrontRed hot anger: Josh Frydenberg’s powerful attack on the Prime Minister
Former federal Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg seems like a man destined to return to politics as he unleashes a furious tirade against Anthony Albanese…
The FrontJews don’t want ‘thoughts and prayers’
In the aftermath of the Bondi beach massacre, some of the loudest performative mourners were people who’ve spent the years since October 7, 2023…
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Fired-up Premier passionately defends cops over Bondi massacre
Cops with handguns were shot while taking down a gunman with a rifle: that's NSW Premier Chris Minns' passionate response to criticisms of police actions at…
The FrontThis crisis will make Albo or break him: veteran journo Paul Kelly
Editor-at-large Paul Kelly says the Bondi Beach massacre is a much greater challenge for Anthony Albanese than the choice John Howard faced after the 1996 Port…
The FrontTougher gun laws are coming
National Cabinet will meet to consider tougher firearm restrictions in the aftermath of the Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre, as the Department of Home Affairs…
The FrontJews slaughtered in a terrorist massacre at Bondi Beach
Police declare a terrorist incident and are raiding homes after Jewish community events and a glorious beach day were shattered by a horrifying mass shooting…
The FrontBen Abraham: Hitmaker who's not too cool for Christmas
Melbourne's low-key superstar Ben Abraham has written monster hits and performed at the GRAMMYs. He also started a tradition of wildly popular Christmas gigs…
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Brittany Higgins is bankrupted by the Federal Court
A trustee will take over Brittany Higgins’ financial affairs, as her husband faces bankruptcy proceedings of his own. Plus, football legend Stephen…
The FrontNeale Daniher: The voice MND cannot silence
Through 13 years with motor neurone disease, AFL legend and Big Freeze founder Neale Daniher has honed a remarkable philosophy for living. Today, we hear his…
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Headlines: PM dodges questions on parliamentary travel entitlements
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won’t say if his government will make changes to parliamentary travel entitlements. Plus, a big change to US travel and…
The FrontA Greens senator, her husband and 78 taxpayer-funded flights
Sarah Hanson-Young used public funds to fly her lobbyist husband to and from Canberra 78 times - and Trade Minister Don Farrell flew his wife a distance…
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Tears and cheers as kids are booted off social media
Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s is now in effect—hear the reaction from an advocate and the Communications Minister. Plus…
The FrontWill expense-happy minister Anika Wells have to go?
Today the federal government’s much-vaunted social media reform kicks in - but Communications Minister Anika Wells has another drama to sort out…
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Prince Harry’s big win - and Meghan Markle’s phone number fail
Prince Harry has won a review of his security arrangements in the UK - and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is reportedly claiming to have lost her seriously…
The FrontHow trans activism took over corporate Australia
After phenomenal success in reducing HIV transmissions, the former AIDS Council of NSW - ACON - pivoted to become a hugely influential lobby group with a new…
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Breaking: Jet-setting Anika Wells’ ever-growing travel tally
Communications Minister Anika Wells billed taxpayers thousands of dollars for members of her family to attend sporting events around the country. See…
The FrontDid a green dream poison this pristine valley?
The peaceful Pioneer Valley was meant to be a renewable energy hotspot – but farmers say their water has been contaminated. Today, when a green energy…
The FrontPunk fashion goddess Vivienne Westwood gets the NGV blockbuster treatment
A new show reveals the pure rebellious genius of Comme des Garcons’ Rei Kawakubo and Sex Pistols muse Vivienne Westwood. This edition of The Front is…
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What happened to Virginia Giuffre’s millions?
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre didn’t leave a will when she died by suicide in April. Now, a bitter legal battle has erupted over her estate…
The FrontCould ‘Australia’s most evil parents’ get out of jail?
The Australian’s investigative podcast Shadow of Doubt in 2023 raised serious doubts over the convictions of parents nicknamed Australia’s most…
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Did the Government fib about ISIS brides?
Widows and children stranded in Syria after the collapse of the so-called caliphate are now back in Australia - and the Government says it didn’t…
The FrontChina left a pop star to play an empty stadium
The superstar of Japanese pop, Ayumi Hamasaki, is the latest victim of a geopolitical dispute that’s flaring big-time. It’s China versus Japan -…
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Federal Court throws out Bruce Lehrmann’s ‘hopeless’ case
Justice Michael Lee was right to find, on the balance of probabilities, that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins - that’s the decision from the full…
The FrontWhy Labor won’t admit the Brittany Higgins ‘cover-up’ was fake
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher - who aggressively pursued the concept of a Liberal conspiracy to cover up the rape of Brittany Higgins - has refused to say…
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Headlines: How ABC Antoinette Lattouf case cost taxpayers $2.6m
It was embarrassing, unnecessary - and expensive. The ABC’s bungled handling of two casual radio presenting shifts by Antoinette Lattouf cost the…
The FrontGrief and a gold coffin: the legal drama engulfing a star footballer’s family
Joan Taufua, mother of NRL star Payne Haas, was living in a grief-induced fantasy world when she was involved in a car accident where three people died…
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Headlines: Trump’s call with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
Donald Trump confirms he spoke on the phone with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as tensions between the two nations rise. Plus, Marles spruiks Defence…
The FrontThe sun erupted. A plane suddenly fell. Should we worry?
As aircraft become more computerised - and even pilotless - they’re also more vulnerable to space events like the giant solar flare that put an Airbus…
The FrontSex cardigans - and other reasons to love Wicked: For Good
At two hours, 18 minutes, Wicked: For Good is a sequel for the superfans - but it’s also drawing huge box office. Nikki Gemmell is here to rave about a…
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Germany is preparing for war with Russia
German military officials have been actively planning for a potential land war with Russia, detailing a massive, 1,200-page NATO response in "Operation Plan…
The FrontBarnaby’s bombshell: what Joyce is really thinking
One of Australia’s best-known and most colourful politicians, Barnaby Joyce, is quitting the National Party to sit as an independent—and he hasn't…
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Barnaby Joyce to become an independent
It’s a huge move for the longtime Nat, who says the party simply doesn’t allow him to properly represent his constituents in the NSW seat of New…
The FrontHow The Australian reported the anti-Semitism crisis
The Australian has released a collection of our reporting and commentary on Australia’s antisemitism crisis. Commentary Editor Nicholas Jensen reflects…
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Headlines: Ukraine peace deal close to being done
The White House says Ukraine is close to signing a peace deal that will end its almost-four-year war with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The FrontTrump’s new bromance with Xi Jinping
For one president to call another is a big deal. When it’s China’s Xi Jinping ringing Donald J Trump - both men who like to be the most powerful…
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Pauline Hanson and the ‘crime against cooking’
From a burka in Parliament to suspension from the Senate - and now a very controversial steak lunch: Pauline Hanson knows her way around a sandwich press and a…
The FrontWhy Chris Bowen is Labor’s least-loved minister
The ‘four Fs’ spell a fossil fuel-free future that includes … gas? The man entrusted with explaining this tricky idea to Australians is…
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‘Having a lend’: BoM’s $100m website fail lashed
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has lashed the Bureau of Meteorology after the true cost of its controversial website redesign was revealed. See…
The FrontAre world leaders ganging up on Trump?
Donald Trump is fuming over a decision by world leaders – including Anthony Albanese – to defy his policy agenda at the G20 summit. Is it a sign…
The FrontA rockstar violinist - and a lot of push-ups
Chief Culture Correspondent Tim Douglas has an adventure to make us all jealous, involving world-famous musician Richard Tognetti and a surprising amount of…
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The furious ex-minister coming for Albo over Brittany Higgins case
Former Coalition minister Linda Reynolds, victorious in her court battles against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz, is now taking aim at Prime Minister…
The FrontNeck-and-neck Ashes series shapes up
The Ashes test cricket series is steeped in 150 years of history – and the Australian and English teams haven’t been this evenly matched in…
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Breaking: COP’s out: Bowen cedes climate summit to Turkey
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen cedes hosting rights for the COP 31 climate summit to Turkey – but he hasn’t given up completely…
The FrontA war on woke education that just might work
The Cape York Partnership wants to balance personal responsibility with an actual fair go - and it wants governments to legislate a radical new national plan…
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Headlines: Saudi Arabia wants American jets - and a Palestinian state
Donald Trump is announcing $1 trillion in deals with Saudi Arabia, and will sell American F-35 supersonic jets - but crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is…
The FrontDonald Trump’s massive MAGA break-up
Republican congresswoman and former MAGA hype girl Marjorie Taylor Greene and Trump have fallen out big time. So, who really owns MAGA, and why is Donald Trump…
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New Victorian Liberal leader Allan’s ‘worst nightmare’
Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party on Tuesday after her predecessor Brad Battin lost a spill motion. Plus, Nine cuts 50 jobs. See…
The FrontWhy Liberal progressives want conservative commando Andrew Hastie to lead
He opposes high immigration, net zero, late-term abortion and same-sex marriage - but Andrew Hastie is now the preferred leader of many Liberal moderates…
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Breaking: Trump backs vote to release Epstein files
US President Donald Trump has given up trying to dissuade Republicans from voting to release the so-called Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The FrontThe assassins circling hapless UK PM Keir Starmer
A crackdown on asylum seekers looms this week for the scandal-plagued UK Labour government - but can it save embattled PM Sir Keir Starmer, as three credible…
The FrontThe ‘best movies’ list that kicked off a culture clash
How can you compare Succession to Bluey, Parasite to Barbie? And what defines ‘the best’ anyway? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You…
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Headlines: ‘Mean Girls' lawsuit twist pits Reynolds against Wong and Gallagher
A new twist in the Brittany Higgins-sparked feud between three of politics’ most senior women: Cabinet ministers Penny Wong and Katy Gallagher at odds…
The FrontAustralia’s own Dr Death
A blockbuster new podcast from The Australian and our investigative star reporter Hedley Thomas: Sick To Death is the horrifying true story of a surgeon who…
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Trump and Epstein: the new emails
Donald Trump labels the late Jeffrey Epstein a ‘paedophile and a creep’ after Democrats release fresh emails between the convicted child sex…
The FrontTrump’s suing the BBC. Should the ABC worry?
Donald Trump says he’ll sue the BBC for a $1 billion; part of a pattern of lawsuits over what Trump says is unfair and selective reporting. What exactly…
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Headlines: Setka charged for alleged intimidation, harassment
Former CFMEU boss John Setka has been charged by police for allegedly harassing the union’s government-appointed administrator. Plus, a potentially…
The FrontFrom sport to the cell block: who gets to be a woman?
Until now, it’s been judges trying to grapple with big questions of gender and justice. Now, politicians and sporting administrators face big decisions…
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Men to be banned from women’s Olympic sports
The International Olympic Committee will ban men from competing in women’s sport in time for the 2028 Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The FrontWhy ‘shy’ Gough was blindsided by the Dismissal
50 years ago today, an Australian governor-general sacked the Prime Minister. A new book reveals something about Gough Whitlam’s character that might…