The Front

The Australian

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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Sep 28, 2025 · 15 min
Seven News battles its own star reporter
A senior, award-winning Seven News reporter has been stood down after she initiated a class action against the network for allegedly underpaying staff. It comes amid leadership turmoil, a ratings nosedive and widespread fears among staff about further cost-cutting. Today, what’s going on at the legacy broadcaster? View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2025 · 14 min
The shy superstar of Aboriginal art
Bigambul-Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore - who’s already won the world’s most prestigious art prize - is bringing his masterwork kith and kin to Australia. Today - how Moore creates powerfully emotional art from Aboriginal stories of family, love and loss. 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.
Sep 26, 2025 · 3 min
NATO warns Putin: we’ll shoot down your jets
Tensions are high after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned Russia that its warplanes could be shot down if they stray over European territory, a stance backed by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Trump has imposed a 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made pharmaceutical products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 12 min
From Snoop to Goyder: all the AFL grand final gossip
Geelong v Brisbane? Sure - but the real AFL GF drama is high in the Olympic Room corporate suite, where our own John Stensholt will be prowling for the secrets of Australia’s business titans. View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2025 · 2 min
Albo wants on the UN Security Council
Little old Australia wants a seat on the world’s most powerful body - the United Nations Security Council. Also in today’s headlines: drama at Premier Investments and stationery powerhouse Smiggle, with billionaire Solomon Lew ripping in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 9 min
Gas: a fossil fuel rises from the dead
A generation ago, gas was fighting for its life. Now, it’s an essential part of keeping the lights on. But do we have enough? And will it hamper the net zero transition? View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos and videos and additional reporting on the website or on The Australian’s app. 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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 min
Breaking: Another $150,000 for sacked Antoinette Lattouf
Sacked radio presenter Antoinette Lattouf has been awarded an additional $150,000 in penalties after a judge found she was unfairly terminated by the ABC. Plus, Albo finally meets Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 13 min
Do Donald Trump’s autism claims stack up?
Does paracetamol cause autism? There’s no evidence it does - but Donald Trump and American medical authorities are telling doctors its use in pregnancy could be associated with a higher risk. Read more about this episode, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2025 · 1 min
Headlines: Why Trump is avoiding Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has missed out on a meeting with US President Donald Trump yet again, but he’s keeping busy in New York City. Plus, a fresh scandal envelops the Duke and Duchess of York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2025 · 14 min
Can Albo make his Palestine dream a reality?
Anthony Albanese claims Palestinians want a homeland just as much as Jews do. But is Palestinian statehood an achievable dream or a symbolic gesture? Political Editor Geoff Chambers joins us from New York City. View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2025 · 5 min
‘Lost boys’: why Charlie Kirk’s widow forgives his alleged killer
Grief, vengeance and mercy are the themes of huge Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona, as Donald Trump announces Presidential medal of freedom and Kirk’s widow Erika says she forgives his alleged killer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2025 · 14 min
Can – and should – Optus survive its new 000 catastrophe?
Less than two years after an historic outage blocked Australians from contacting emergency services, Optus is once again scrambling to regain the public’s trust. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 19, 2025 · 13 min
Inside the showbiz machine with Netflix sensation Midnight Til Morning
With a song by Benson Boone and Amy Allen, plus a heap of raw talent and years of grind, an Australian-US boy band stands on the cusp of stardom - but can they break through in today’s fragmented, algorithmic, AI-tinted music business? 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 produced by 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.
Sep 19, 2025 · 4 min
Now Trump wants Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers sacked
Stephen Colbert’s gone, Jimmy Kimmel is suspended - now Donald Trump’s war on late night hosts continues, with the President demanding NBC sack Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers. Plus, Brittany Higgins' husband, David Sharaz, has been ordered to pay Linda Reynolds $92,000 in damages for defamation, with Higgins also facing a substantial payment and launching an appeal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 11 min
The realpolitik behind Albanese’s $8 billion climate bombshell
We’ve got to halve emissions in a decade in order to hit the Government's bold new climate goal - so what’s really behind the target, and will climate policy kill off any more leaders? View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. 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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 18, 2025 · 3 min
Breaking: How can we halve emissions in 10 years?
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions must halve in the next decade to reach the Government’s big new goal of 62 to 70 per cent reduction on 2005 levels by 2035. Why not faster? Why not slower? And how will we get there? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 12 min
Defence deal derailed as PNG snubs Albanese
Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a sweeping mutual defence treaty - but it could all be scuttled by China. There were awkward scenes in Port Moresby as the planned signing ceremony fizzled out - the second time Albanese’s been snubbed by a Pacific partner this month. Today - what the deal would mean - and why it could all go badly wrong. View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. 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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 min
Breaking: Kirk’s alleged killer ‘confesses’ in texts
Prosecutors say the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk confessed to the crime in text messages to his roommate. Plus, the PM’s PNG defence deal fails to launch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 9 min
What's with Jacinta Allan's China charm offensive?
Charming students and greenlighting giant Chinese energy projects: just weeks after Dan Andrews’ parade photo call, Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is wooing Beijing despite Canberra’s deep sensitivities about the relationship. View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2025 · 2 min
Headlines: Super Retail CEO sacked in affair fallout
Super Retail CEO Anthony Heraghty has been terminated effective immediately after the company said he misled them about a workplace affair. Plus, the PM’s PNG pact hits a snag and a rock front man’s musical tribute to his mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.