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The Front
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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 insight from our newsrooms.
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The Odyssey: the five-star epic kicking cinema forward
3d ago00:15:59Tap to summarizeChristopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey is in cinemas now with an epic casting controversy to match. Has Nolan expertly translated this ancient text for a young audience, or ‘lost his integrity’ as Elon Musk alleges? Read more: Christopher Nolan reinvents an ancient epic in his masterful five-star Odyssey Christopher Nolan reveals the ‘tender beauty’ behind his epic new film, The Odyssey Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The undoing of Moira Deeming
4d ago00:16:35Tap to summarizeMoira Deeming - the unpredictable Victorian Liberal MP who took down her own party leader - has come a cropper in a big way and faces the political wilderness. Today, we look at how the straight-talking outsider found herself at odds with her own colleagues, and where she’ll turn next. Our Victorian political editor Anthony Galloway is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Moira Deeming drops court bid against Victorian Liberals; party set to disendorse MP Commentary by Anthony Galloway: Moira Deeming’s embrace of the ‘woke right’ was her undoing This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Australian National University admits failing Jewish students
4d ago00:02:26Tap to summarizeThe Australian National University dismissed complaints from Jewish students about alleged Nazi gestures being made in an online meeting, saying it didn’t believe the gestures were antisemitic. Plus, a healthcare chain kept patients whose data was stolen in the dark for weeks, and England’s World Cup dream dies. Read more: ANU withheld Nazi gesture probe outcome from Jewish students Pauline Hanson’s luxury Sicilian jaunt with billionaire benefactor Gina Rinehart Partnered Health waited weeks to tell patients of major cyber attack Commentary by Robbie Slater: England’s ‘incomprehensible’ tactic destroyed their World Cup dream with a ‘worst in history’ defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How the national gun buyback died
5d ago00:14:58Tap to summarizeWhat’s a national gun buyback if it’s not really national and not many guns will be bought back? Anthony Albanese’s big post-Bondi massacre reform has faltered politicians panic about regional voters and fight over money. How did we get here? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. National gun buyback criticised as NSW Premier confirms only two jurisdictions remain Governments silent on crucial gun buyback details as industry frustration grows Cost of NSW gun buyback revealed at almost half a billion dollars This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Australian creativity to be protected from AI: Albanese
5d ago00:04:26Tap to summarizePrime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday he’ll establish a new office of AI within his own department to consolidate his government’s response to AI’s meteoric rise. Plus, Qantas tests its new ultra-long-haul aircraft and American football star Folarin Balogun breaks his silence over that Donald Trump phone call. Read more: PM vows 'strongest protections' for creatives, journalists Qantas pushes new A350 jet to its limits on historic test flight 'More pressure than we needed': Trump intervention hurt USA says BalogunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who'll meet Spain in the World Cup final?
6d ago00:12:53Tap to summarizeJust five more sleeps until the FIFA World Cup Final - and today we’re lining up the contenders for the cup, the ageing lions and the young superstars who’ve made this tournament so gripping - and asking: what’s with all the rolling-on-the-pitch histrionics? Our football columnist Josh Whittington is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. World Cup 2026: France, England, Spain, Argentina remain - who to hate, and who to back Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line Commentary by Josh Whittington: FIFA World Cup takes a breath: Erling Haaland fires, Cristiano Ronaldo exits and the Socceroos feel the reality check FIFA boss Gianni Infantino opens door to controversial 64-team World Cup format This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Atlassian staff bonus shake-up as share price dives
6d ago00:03:18Tap to summarizeAtlassian staff will be paid a mix of cash and shares instead of so-called “equity refresh grants” after the company’s share value halved. Plus, investors in talks for a stake in the Melbourne Storm and KIIS FM’s ratings keep falling. Read more: Atlassian swaps equity for cash bonuses for staff amid share price slump Melbourne Storm sale: Chinese consortium in negotiations to purchase club for $160 million KIIS of death as listener exodus continues to plague ARNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Iran’s ‘pirates’ will do next
1w ago00:13:49Tap to summarizeDonald Trump’s peace in the Middle East has failed for a second time, with war restarting with Iran to match the active hostilities still raging in Gaza. Now, the battered Iranian regime is asserting its control of the Strait of Hormuz. So is this modern-day piracy something we just have to get used to - or is there a way back? Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Iran attacks neighbours as US promises Tehran will ‘pay’ and war in the Middle East resumes ‘Expect bigger strikes today’: US military starts new attack on Iran Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Donald Trump finally accepts Iran’s radicals aren’t interested in peace with new round of strikes This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Hezbollah bunker discovered under 12th-century castle
1w ago00:02:17Tap to summarizeThe Israeli Defence Forces say they’ve discovered a vast tunnel network belonging to Hezbollah under a 12th-century castle in southern Lebanon. Plus, auction clearance rates bounce back and Richard Scolyer is farewelled at the Sydney Opera House. Read more: IDF finds huge Hezbollah tunnel maze under Crusader castle Australian auction clearance rates rebound to a near two month high State memorial service for former Australian of the Year Richard ScolyerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TV star’s dad goes rogue in defence of his girl
1w ago00:13:23Tap to summarizeA father rushing to the defence of his daughter - we can all identify with that - but in the case of one Channel Seven reporter, Dad decided to critique the performance and appearances of other TV reporters. Steve Jackson edits The Australian’s Media Diary and he’s here with the story that’s got all of broadcast media talking. Read more about this story here and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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