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.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

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Aug 14, 2023 · 13 min
Why we’re backing the bush for the net-zero transition
Resources Minister Madeleine King and mining magnate Gina Rinehart weighed in on the future of the regions at The Australian’s Bush Summit. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2023 · 16 min
A big idea for Indigenous education
What if there was a simple solution to one of Australia’s toughest problems - getting Indigenous kids to stay in school and go to uni? This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, in collaboration with Claire Harvey. It’s edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 · 14 min
It’s Tilly time: Can we win the World Cup?
Can the Matildas back up their World Cup dream run in tomorrow night’s quarter final? Our expert thinks they’re only just getting started. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2023 · 14 min
Don’t get mad. Get bank shares
A record $10.2 billion CBA profit - and $10.4 million for the CEO - might make your blood boil. Here’s how to get your slice of the cash. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2023 · 11 min
Mystery of the deadly mushrooms
How did a peaceful family lunch turn deadly? We meet the journalist who broke the story of a most-baffling case. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2023 · 13 min
Why Juukan Gorge law had to go
Pro-Voice campaigners celebrate as WA dumps a law that was supposed to protect Aboriginal heritage - but just caused more problems. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2023 · 13 min
The legal loophole giving terrorists their citizenship back
The citizenship of Australians affiliated with Islamic State could be reinstated thanks to a curious legal loophole. We unpack what it means. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2023 · 15 min
Paul McCartney doesn’t want to seem bossy
At 81, the songwriter who defined a century is on his way to Australia, as a new generation comprehends his pure musical genius. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2023 · 13 min
Why can’t we talk about Treaty?
Indigenous leaders have long spoken about Treaty. It’s in the Uluru Statement. So why is it now the word that can’t be spoken? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2023 · 17 min
The Australian ‘lost boy’ stuck in Syria
A teenager taken to ISIS territory when he was just 10 was presumed dead - but now it appears he may be alive and in a Syrian jail. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2023 · 12 min
What Barbie and Big Law have in common
How to make things fairer for women without discriminating against men? Big law firms are grappling with the same problem as Barbie. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2023 · 12 min
Could future wars be fought in space?
Critical defence talks have produced a number of landmark deals between Australia and the US – and one has us turning our eyes to the skies. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2023 · 12 min
When billionaires go to war
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, takes on another ultra-rich family over iron ore mining billions from the Pilbara. So - who really deserves the spoils? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet and Jasper Leak, who composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2023 · 12 min
Wallabies woo the disappointed dads
Rugby Australia’s bold new ad campaign sees Eddie Jones take on the doubters - but where are all the players? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also wrote our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2023 · 14 min
Your new favourite novelist
Shankari Chandran - who also happens to be a human rights lawyer and a mother of four - wins the Miles Franklin award. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes producer Kristen Amiet, multimedia editor Lia Tsamoglou, and original music by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 24, 2023 · 11 min
How China’s brutal trade war backfired
Beijing’s fury over Covid-19 saw Australian exporters banned and punished - but it barely made a blip on our economy. Why not? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and our music is by Jasper Leak See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2023 · 14 min
Albo’s battle to get Labor under control
Labor’s left moves to condemn the AUKUS subs deal and recognise Palestine at the party’s brawl-a-thon national conference. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2023 · 13 min
Could China control our solar grid?
There’s a national security risk lurking on our rooftops - solar technology made by Chinese-owned companies with direct links to Beijing. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes producer Kristen Amiet and editor Tiffany Dimmack. Original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2023 · 14 min
Has Dan Andrews killed the Comm Games?
Dan Andrews’ 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has thrown the event’s future into doubt. We break down the political and sporting disaster. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and produced by Kristen Amiet. It’s edited by Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2023 · 18 min
The Voice arguments, decoded
Is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament hopeful, or scary? We decode the opposing camps’ official referendum pamphlets. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.