The Front

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July 9 · 4 min
ABC boss admits ‘bad mistake’ on Gaza ‘starving babies’ report
The ABC’s Editorial Director Gavin Fang told the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion the national broadcaster made a ‘bad mistake’ when it broadcast an inaccurate statistic about the conflict in Gaza. Read more: ABC admits ‘bad mistake’ in Gaza ‘14,000 starving babies’ report See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 8 · 15 min
The undying rage of Prince Harry
Can Prince Harry possibly rebuild his relationship with the Royal Family - and the British public - after a humiliating High Court defeat in his case against the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday? Associate Helen Trinca joins us from London to dissect the 436-page judgment and its fallout. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Prince Harry loses Daily Mail privacy case Analysis by Helen Trinca: Harry ignores collateral damage to royals with reckless response to court loss 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.
July 8 · 3 min
Prosecutors fight to use nurses tape in court
Commonwealth prosecutors are fighting to overturn a judge’s decision in the matter of two Sydney nurses accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients. Plus, Telstra is facing questions about the cause of a massive network outage that caused chaos across the country. Read more: Prosecutors fight to use video of Bankstown nurses in court Telstra network outages: telco scrambles to get network working Commentary by Eric Johnston: Telstra’s outage problem is now CEO Vicki Brady’s problem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 7 · 12 min
How we revealed China’s missile launch before it happened
Australia-China relations are at a significant low, after a Chinese submarine launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile in the South Pacific and Anthony Albanese accused Beijing of a ‘provocative’ act that undermined regional peace. Today, the journo who broke the story before the missile was even fired – Ben Packham – joins us from the Solomon Islands. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. China launches sea-based missile in South Pacific after Anthony Albanese signs pact with Fiji Commentary by Ben Packham: China claims this was a routine missile test and not tied to our new Fiji deal. Pull the other one ‘Get used to’ our nukes, says China, as US lashes ‘rapid, opaque’ buildup China missile test a nuclear ‘message’ to Australia China missile test raises an intelligence question for PM Editorial: China’s missile test shows it has got the Pacific message 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 and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 7 · 3 min
Foxtel and Nine scoop $5.3 billion NRL deal
The NRL has eclipsed Aussie Rules for the richest broadcast deal in Australian history, with a $5.3 billion split of the rights between Nine and Foxtel. Plus, Nigel Farage to face questions over multimillion-dollar gift, Richard White steps down as chair of WiseTech, and Belgium crushes the USA’s FIFA World Cup dreams. Read more: Confirmed: NRL crush AFL with record-breaking broadcast deal worth $5.3 billion Watchdog set to interview Farage over $9.6m gift WiseTech billionaire Richard White steps down as chair amid two criminal probes Commentary by Eric Johnston: New WiseTech chair fails first test of independence Even Trump couldn’t save USA from Belgium humiliation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 6 · 28 min
No apology: Howard fires up over Brittany Higgins in new Paul Kelly book
The Twilight of Exceptionalism, a new book by Australia’s most eminent political journalist and historian, Paul Kelly, is packed with startling revelations about the governments of Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison, including ex-PM John Howard’s frank assessment of where his successors went wrong. Paul Kelly’s here with the exclusive first interview on the book, which hits bookshops on July 14. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au 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 Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 6 · 2 min
China fires nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific
Australia is enraged after China fired a submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific after briefing governments including ours of the plan. Plus, England is through to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Mexico. Read more: China to test nuclear missile in South Pacific after Anthony Albanese signs pact with Fiji Red card, penalty dramas as England edge Mexico, Norway beat Brazil See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 5 · 16 min
Reality check: The Karl Stefanovic-Piers Morgan lovefest
Are the mainstream media really dead, or are Karl Stefanovic and Piers Morgan just trying to convince themselves? In a masterclass of reality television that nobody saw coming, Karl sat down with the British firebrand on his superyacht in the South of France. Today, Media Diary’s Steve Jackson joins us to break down the interview, the "business" lessons Karl is trying to learn about the YouTube landscape, and why the mainstream might have more life in it than these two are letting on. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Check out Jacko’s Media Diary here How Karl lost his radio gig Nine’s rush to tie up Stefanovic successor 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.
July 4 · 29 min
The Flood - Episode 4: The Fallout
The Royal Australian Submarine HMAS Dechaineux has just limped back to port after a catastrophic flood came within seconds of sinking her and her 60 crew members. Suddenly, the navy has a crisis on its hands. How will it deal with this near-disaster? What will it mean for the new Collins Class fleet? How will the navy explain it publicly? And what about the crew who have been traumatised by this near-death experience? In Episode 4 we investigate the human, strategic and public relations fallout from The Flood. Subscribers hear new episodes of The Flood first. Listen at thefloodpodcast.com, in The Australian’s app or search for “The Flood” on Apple Podcasts to connect your subscription. Plus, get exclusive access to photos, videos, timelines, and more at the website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 3 · 16 min
Jack River vs Big AI ‘bullsh*t’: a singer’s crusade
As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Australian songwriters’ fury as Big Tech ‘blatant theft’ for AI training revealed by Andrew McMillen AI giants could get a free pass – and gut creators’ rights by Rod Sims Boy Swallows Universe author Trent Dalton wanted to ‘vomit’ when told his books were on pirate database by Rosemary Neill 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.
July 3 · 2 min
The $20 Million ‘I do’: Inside Taylor and Travis’s Manhattan lockdown
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding Today’s live news blog including bird flu spreading to NSW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 2 · 15 min
Toy Story 5: Pixar’s battle against the devices Steve Jobs built
It’s the kids’ movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 – produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs – is in cinemas, and it’s a devastating takedown of technology’s influence on childhood. Technology Editor Jared Lynch helps us make sense of all the big feelings. And just like the movie, there’s a heartwarming conclusion – promise. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Toy Story’s new villain: Pixar, Lego, and the fight for a screen-free childhood Nikki Gemmell’s review: Can the classic toys save childhood from modern tech? 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.
July 2 · 4 min
‘A different time’: Gillard reflects on controversial gender legislation
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act. Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland. Read more: ‘A different time’: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 1 · 15 min
Your emergency World Cup bluffer’s guide
It’s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. Today, our ‘football’ expert Josh Whittington is here with a bluffer’s guide: he’ll break down the unexpected delights of this World Cup, how the global superstars stack up and whether soccer is ready to truly take on league and Aussie Rules for Australians’ hearts. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Commentary by Josh Whittington: Skip the dance recital and ban the stutter-step: A fan’s survival guide to World Cup madness This World Cup is like a school crosscountry run: fast-flowing, long-lasting and it is giving us a stitch 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.
July 1 · 3 min
Nine chief’s last-minute pitch for NRL broadcast rights
Channel Nine Chief Executive Matt Stanton wants the full broadcast rights for the National Rugby League – and he’ll make an eleventh-hour bid to NRL boss Peter V’landys to get them. Plus, Elon Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism online, building approvals drop again, and Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles comeback stymied by Australian Maya Joint. Read more: Nine CEO Matt Stanton will make direct pitch to Peter V’landys for NRL rights in full ‘More toxic’: Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism Building approvals down for third month in a row Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon to Australian Maya Joint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 12 min
Chris Bowen’s climate consolation prize
Australians want action on climate change – just not too fast. That's the take from Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who's spoken exclusively to The Australian ahead of a huge global climate summit where he's promising Australia will reject any radical policy changes. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Expect no ‘massive breakthrough’ at COP, Chris Bowen warns COP it on the chin: Chris Bowen ‘must focus on fuel crisis’ Chris Bowen to serve as COP31 president after Australia cedes hosting rights to Turkey This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 30 · 3 min
Fraudsters serve time for NDIS rorts
Seventeen fraudsters who rorted the multi-billion-dollar National Disability Insurance Scheme have spent a collective 60 years in jail since 2022, newly released data shows. Plus, Labor MP Josh Burns calls for new vilification laws and Treasurer Jim Chalmers leaves the door open for super for teens. Read more: NDIS fraudsters jailed for 60 years as taskforce seizes $50m in assets Labor MP Josh Burns calls for new vilification laws Treasurer keeps door open to deal on superannuation for minors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 29 · 14 min
The Jewish leader calling for compulsory national service
Dedicated police protection, social media accountability, and national service for all Australians: that’s how businessman and philanthropist Steven Lowy says we can solve the scourge of Antisemitism in Australian society. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Businessman Steven Lowy urges new police unit to protect Jewish Australians ‘Deepfake’: Bondi survivor tells of ‘relentless tsunami of Jew hatred’ Analysis by Geoff Chambers: Steven Lowy lays out the horrors and ‘the hatred that goes unnamed’ that Jews face in today’s Australia Commentary by Simon Benson: Why ministers should be put in the dock in antisemitism probe 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.
June 29 · 4 min
Australian man to face Thai court after teen’s alleged murder
Police allege Simon Peter Carman murdered 17-year-old Tunchanok Dunholma following a dispute over money. Plus, England’s test cricket captain calls it quits in shock call, and the US and Iran agree to resume peace talks. Read more: Perth man accused of murdering teen in Thailand had guns seized by police England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket Commentary by Robert Craddock: Ben Stokes’ retirement will rock the fragile world of English cricket US and Iran agree to stop fight over the Strait of Hormuz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 28 · 15 min
Did the Ben Roberts-Smith drama end Karl Stefanovic’s career?
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, appears to have been quietly bankrolling Karl Stefanovic’s podcast - and that’s lucky, since the former Nine star now needs the show to stay afloat after losing his TV job. Today, Steve Jackson’s here to discuss how Stefanovic’s defiance of Nine’s party line on Ben Roberts-Smith and Charlie Teo contributed to his departure - Plus another very expensive media exit. Check out this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more: Networks shun Stefanovic as he settles with Nine The outburst that ended Karl’s career 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 and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.