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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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How Atlassian’s tech bromance died
Yesterday00:16:28Tap to summarizeWarring wives, competing values and a broken culture: Tech Bros, a new book by The Australian’s John Stensholt and Perry Williams, reveals the inside story of how Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes built Australia’s most successful tech business and lost their friendship. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Atlassian founders’ rift so deep they endured a ‘year of not talking’ Scott Farquhar’s ‘easy’ password sparked crisis that almost destroyed Atlassian ‘Annie is going to be really jealous’: Mike Cannon-Brookes’ closest staffer ‘bullied’ wife Margin Call: Billionaire Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes’ tough reading task for new hires 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 →Sandilands back on air amid tech snafus
Yesterday00:02:32Tap to summarizeSacked radio host Kyle Sandilands has returned to the airwaves in the hotly anticipated launch of his independent production. Plus, Iran releases footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and Australians ditch diesel cars for Chinese EVs. Read more: Kyle Sandilands spotted leaving Sydney studio after podcast launch disaster Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Australian interest in diesel cars dives amid cheap Chinese EV boomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The star who wants to ‘destroy’ Alan Jones
2d ago00:12:57Tap to summarizeFormer broadcaster Ray Hadley will this week enter the witness box to give evidence in the criminal trial of his former close colleague and rival Alan Jones, who’s pleaded not guilty to 22 charges involving sexual contact with young men. Jones’ barrister has already told the trial Hadley wanted to destroy Jones, and he’ll be giving evidence for the Crown. Liam Mendes joins us. Check out The Front in video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Jones accuser lied to his mother, court hears Sordid Alan Jones claims echo around his ears Media Diary: Hadley to face off against Jones in court This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ariana Grande is vanishing. Are we allowed to have an opinion?
4d ago00:16:59Tap to summarizeAriana Grande is a 33-year-old superstar who is vanishing before our eyes. Are we allowed to say that? Is it OK for the rest of us to have opinions about the body of one of the world’s most photographed women? By expressing concern – or something else – about someone who looks so unwell, are we making things worse: projecting our own problems and hang-ups on the most talented among us? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back' Commentary by Bianca Farmakis: Ariana Grande is the latest symbol of an issue we still haven’t resolved This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Meta’s billion-dollar court defeat
4d ago00:02:10Tap to summarizeMeta has been ordered to pay $1.34 billion in penalties for social media harms to children. Plus, a new defence pact has been established against Iran, and significant staff shortages have caused delays at Sydney Airport. Read more: Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey to sign defence pact amid warnings of attacks by Iran proxies Meta ordered to pay $1.34bn to address harm to kids from social media Sydney Airport chaos strands passengers as major airlines face widespread delays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why the antisemitism Royal Commission is boiling over
5d ago00:16:14Tap to summarizeEmotions are running high at the Bondi Beach massacre Royal Commission, with accusations of grandstanding and the pursuit of clickbait - and even the commissioner’s getting fired up. In today’s episode, how one Jewish leader found himself being cross-examined about the actions of Israel at a forum that many thought would be about easing tensions, rather than inflaming them. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Royal Commission: Peak Jewish body slams protest lawyers’ ‘clickbait theatrics’ NSW Premier Chris Minns slams lawyers for ‘disappointing’ royal commission questions Teen misogyny fuels rise in racism and extremism in schools, expert tells royal commission ‘We were the bad guys’: Former neo-Nazi tells royal commission how he was radicalised 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 →ABC apologises for Gina Rinehart ‘torture’ skit
5d ago00:03:09Tap to summarizeThe ABC’s managing director Hugh Marks has told Gina Rinehart the broadcaster is sorry for a skit aired in the Race Around The World program on July 12. Plus, experts say Australia should be urgently vaccinating birds and other animals against the H5N1 bird flu, and Geelong’s secret concussion deal with player. Read more: ABC apologises for airing ‘disgusting’ Gina Rinehart video on Race Around the World Our bird flu vaccinations are grounded while Kiwis fly AFL club Geelong strikes secret deal to make player liable for future brain injuriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The secret deal between fireys and politicians
6d ago00:15:22Tap to summarizeIt’s the bombshell report sending shockwaves through Victorian politics. After an eight-year investigation, findings by Operation Richmond into dealings between the Andrews government and the United Firefighters Union are out in the open. And though no findings of corruption have been made, it’s creating a massive headache for Victoria’s new premier, who’s preparing to hit the campaign trail. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Serious concerning conduct’: IBAC slams Dan Andrews, his ministers and Peter Marshall over union dealings UFU chief Peter Marshall slams damning IBAC report as ‘creative writing’ ‘C-bombs, f-bombs and secrets’: Inside the backroom deal that landed Dan Andrews and Peter Marshall in IBAC Commentary by Damon Johnston: A 116-page guide to how Dan Andrews stuffed Victoria ‘We are extremely proud of Jane, we miss her every day’; family’s tribute to courageous minister This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Meta losing big money as legal bills stack up
6d ago00:03:16Tap to summarizeThe parent company of Facebook and Instagram has lost billions of dollars in profits as bills from multiple lawsuits stack up. Plus, the government winds back its so-called “widow’s tax”, a new desl to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Jetstar passengers facing a new fee for using overhead lockers, Read more: Meta’s soaring $2.4bn legal bill wipes out profit growth amid multiple lawsuits Labor moves to neutralise ‘widow’s tax’ and testamentary discretionary trust issues US aiming for Hormuz deal on Wednesday: Axios Jetstar to charge passengers for using overhead lockers for carry-on bagsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The little school getting big results the old fashioned way
1w ago00:13:43Tap to summarizeMulti-lingual migrant students are boosting literacy and numeracy results in schools across Australia. That’s according to the latest results from the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy, released on Wednesday. Education Editor Natasha Bita unpacks this year’s NAPLAN results – and goes inside one school that’s boosting skills the old-fashioned way. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Bilingual students top the class in surprise NAPLAN results Old-school teaching methods paying off with startling results This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and 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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