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The Front
Hosted by The Australian · EN
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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Nobody hates like the Labor Party - and their brawling could sink our submarines
Yesterday00:14:47Tap to summarizeOld 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 charge of driving through the biggest military investment Australia’s ever made - the nuclear powered AUKUS submarines. So - is the deal falling apart? Can Marles stare down the haters? Greg Sheridan is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hanson finally turns up to Estimates to grill brass Watch our submarine documentary: The Flood Episode 1 Xenophobia makes us less safe: Marles This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →BRS case slowed by ‘national security’ concerns
2d ago00:03:10Tap to summarizeProsecutors 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 soldier because revealing its contents could prejudice national security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Did Buckingham Palace cover up for Andrew?
2d ago00:14:40Tap to summarizeA 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 former Prince Andrew’s alleged misconduct in public office. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing – but this latest twist is causing all kinds of problems for the UK’s royal family. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Buckingham Palace protected Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein victim claims How former Prince Andrew’s trade envoy role sowed the seeds of his downfall UK royal family’s dilemma over Andrew’s daughters 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 →‘What the f… are you doing?’: Trump’s heated call with Netanyahu
3d ago00:03:20Tap to summarizeUS President Donald Trump reportedly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call following claims by Iran that Israel violated a ceasefire agreement. Plus, Jewish leaders say Grace Tame’s ABC podcast is “tone deaf” and minimum-wage workers get a pay rise. Read more: Trump reportedly tears into Netanyahu over Hezbollah strikes: ‘What the f... are you doing?’ Grace Tame podcast sparks fury as Jewish leaders condemn ABC decision Millions of workers get 4.75 per cent pay rise as businesses warn of financial impactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The incredible submarine survival story you've never heard
3d ago00:17:49Tap to summarize20 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. Cameron Stewart, the journalist who's been chasing this yarn for decades, is here. Read more about this story and watch video episodes at thefloodpodcast.com, on The Australian’s app, or search “The Flood” on Apple Podcasts and connect your subscription to listen first. The Flood: terror and courage in the deep ‘Twenty seconds from certain death’: at last, the full story of HMAS Dechaineux can be told 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 →White Fox’s billionaire founders are raking it in
4d ago00:02:59Tap to summarizeCosy 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 documents show big profits and huge dividends. Plus, Jim Chalmers is buoyant about falling auction clearance rates. Read more: First White Fox financial accounts reveal profits, dividends and how founders built a $1.42bn fortune Auction clearance rate fall 'a good thing' for first-home buyersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Can Simon Robinson tame the ABC?
4d ago00:14:37Tap to summarizeStars with planet-sized egos. Newsroom staff with big opinions. Audiences with high expectations and low patience. That’s the hot mix awaiting the new ABC news boss, who arrives as ABC management sort-of not-really denies sacking the last bloke. Today, media editor James Madden’s here to discuss ABC management’s bid to remake the national broadcaster’s culture. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Outsider tasked with a big fix at ABC ABC news boss quits abruptly Jewish radio station’s giant battle This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Amazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game
6d ago00:13:56Tap to summarizeWe 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 earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover 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 →Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies
1w ago00:02:44Tap to summarizeA 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 resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne. Read more: Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal Lendlease was told ‘nothing to see here’ in KPMG audit scandal John Farnham: A Living Legend tribute to be held in September 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABC sacks an ex-bikie – for hosting a podcast
1w ago00:13:12Tap to summarizeThe 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 national broadcaster? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘ignored’ bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was ‘pushed’ 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.
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