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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 insights from our newsrooms.

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September 4 · 2 min
Kyrgios enters treatment, ending drug ban
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios will enter a drug treatment program, effectively ending his three-month suspension from the sport. Plus, bird flu appears in Sydney, and Emirates new premium economy upgrades. Read more: Nick Kyrgios enters drug treatment program as his three month ban for cocaine use comes to an end Bird flu detected in Sydney for first time Emirates unveils ‘world first’ privacy screens for its premium economy cabin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 15 min
Audacious wine heist leaves Australian collectors in the dark
It’s Friday and many of us need a stiff drink – especially the veteran wine collectors who’ve allegedly been robbed in what appears to be an audacious heist from storage facilities around the country. It’s the high-end version of a crime epidemic that’s sweeping retail and our journo Eli Greenblat, who broke the yarn, is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The great wine heist: Collectors left abandoned by storage giant 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.
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September 3 · 3 min
Ousted KPMG operations boss sues following audit scandal
The nightmare engulfing professional services giant KPMG just got worse, with news the firm’s former Chief Operations Officer Eileen Hoggett is suing. Plus, JD Vance says the world may have reached its so-called “end days”, and The Australian’s Chief Film Critic Nikki Gemmell’s first-ever one-star movie review. Read more: Former KPMG exec Eileen Hoggett sues firm seeking documents The Antichrist may already be among us, claims JD Vance & Sons: A bloodless and inert film even Bill Nighy cannot save See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 11 min
Dear Pauline: The secret One Nation email that fell into our inbox
We all know the feeling; you accidentally CC the wrong person and suddenly you’re in a world of email-induced pain. Today, how a confidential One Nation legal note found its way to The Australian and what it tells us about the party’s behind-the-scenes melodrama. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Whoops! Pauline Hanson’s $750-an-hour lawyer suffers epic email clanger From 2019: One Nation rift erupts in Senate showdown 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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September 1 · 11 min
‘A spit in the face’: surrogate kids rewrite the rules
Every kid wants to know they were wanted. Children born to surrogate mothers know that for sure - but they also have very strong opinions about the strict laws governing surrogacy in Australia, from whether birth mothers should be paid to who their real parents are. Today, thoughts from inside these very modern families. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Children of surrogates give emotional evidence to law review 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.
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September 1 · 9 min
Island meltdown: China’s massive blow-up rocks the Pacific
The Great Game gets down and dirty as China throws a tantrum about Taiwan’s inclusion in the Pacific Islands Forum, and key regional PMs suddenly decide against attending. Ben Packham is here to help us work out what is really going on. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Pacific Islands Forum preparations thrown into disarray 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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September 1 · 3 min
‘I knew’: Tsitsipas drops Kyrgios drug bombshell
Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ alleged use of cocaine was an open secret on the tour. Plus, Anthony Albanese’s pushes back against China at a crucial meeting of regional leaders, and Donald Trump’s White House ballroom will resume construction without approval from Congress. Read more: Stefanos Tsitsipas claims he knew about Nick Kyrgios alleged drug use before ban was handed down Albanese pushes back at China’s warning shot over Taiwan Supreme Court allows Trump to keep building White House ballroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 31 · 10 min
Island meltdown: China’s massive blow-up rocks the Pacific
The Great Game gets down and dirty as China throws a tantrum about Taiwan’s inclusion in the Pacific Islands Forum, and key regional PMs suddenly decide against attending. Ben Packham is here to help us work out what is really going on. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Pacific Islands Forum preparations thrown into disarray 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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August 31 · 3 min
Pauline Hanson fires up after byelection win
Anthony Albanese is inciting violence against One Nation – that’s Pauline Hanson’s claim after winning another by-election. Plus, legal experts say Western Australia’s Attorney-General should launch a coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous children in Port Hedland in 2022. Read more: Hanson accuses Albanese of directly inciting violence against her Top barrister Tom Percy demands inquest into Hawke children’s deaths citing ‘exceptional circumstances’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 30 · 16 min
The ABC’s Sentient scandal: Sarah Ferguson’s documentary drama
It’s the story the ABC doesn’t want you to know about - the drama over who knew what and when about an external project. Today, Media diarist Steve Jackson joins us to reveal how the ABC even edited a politician’s words to cut all mention of the controversy. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Sarah Ferguson listed as ‘key creative’ in funding bid despite ABC chief’s denial Sarah Ferguson’s two-year delay to disclose secret film link ABC rejects Sarah Ferguson doco amid row over ethics and funding Read the latest edition of Jacko’s Media Diary here. 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.
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August 28 · 12 min
The lonely hero: a very Gen-Z Spider-Man is here to save cinema
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has made more than $2 billion at the box office. Today, The Australian’s editor of Culture, Milanda Rout joins us to explore how the complex, interconnected stories of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe are helping superheroes grow up - and making the movies cool again. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. New Spider-Man film sees a tortured Tom Holland grapple with adult loneliness Spider-Man and The Odyssey smash records in second-biggest weekend for Australian cinema 'Spider-Man' soars to huge $355 million opening in North America 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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August 28 · 3 min
Virgin’s smart fuel hedge leads to bumper profit
Virgin Australia announced a bumper profit on Friday, with shareholders set to receive their first dividends in almost two decades. Plus, Australia will provide $5 million in aid to Nepal. Read more: Fresh flood warning for Himalayas as search continues for 39 missing Australians Outdoor education leader Michael Keats named among 39 Australians missing in Nepal floods Albanese details aid package for Nepal Virgin Australia posts strong profit and dividend after dodging fuel price crisis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 14 min
Stop the visa hop: inside Labor’s migration crackdown
Nothing makes Labor politicians sweat like an immigration controversy – and now the federal government has come up with a crackdown to bring migration numbers down in the attempt to appease the right, while trying not to alienate the left. Will it work? And what problem are we trying to solve, anyway? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Revealed: Labor to target students, visitor visas in migration crackdown Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Can Labor pull off its ‘tough on immigration’ act? 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.
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August 27 · 4 min
Named: The Australian family of four missing in Nepal
Sydney couple Sreedharan and Lakshmi Iyer are missing in the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed thousands in Nepal and Tibet, along with their two sons, Rishab and Rudhra. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines: a huge AFL fine for the Geelong Cats and tributes for the late actor Tim Curry and artist Yayoi Kusama. Read more: One man's ‘agonising’ wait for mate as Wong confirms ‘at least’ 34 Australians missing ‘It came at lightning speed’: how the sudden flood devastated Nepal Geelong hit with $140,000 fine over Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver Rocky Horror’s Tim Curry dies aged 80 Yayoi Kusama, legendary artist of polka dots and pumpkins, dies aged 97 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 26 · 12 min
Meghaissance: how Archie and Lilibet are driving the Sussexes’ UK return
Where’s my castle? Where’s my pony? Those are perfectly reasonable questions for a young prince or princess to ask - and now Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor are about to get the answers as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex splash down on a sceptical Britain. So what will the Meghaissance actually look like? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. California dreams kaput, Harry and Meghan plan their UK comeback Britons want Harry to make up with Will, but see trouble ahead Prince Harry and Meghan’s return could be short-lived Prince Harry’s third act: will it be a drama - or cause a crisis? 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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August 26 · 5 min
How Dolly Parton planned what happens next
Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’ to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now. Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed. Read more: Dolly Parton, the big haired, big hearted queen of country From poverty to global superstardom: Dolly Parton dies, aged 80 Antisemitism royal commission pushes back final report to avoid Bondi massacre anniversary Antisemitism royal commission a ‘lost opportunity’ without an extension: security chiefs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 25 · 15 min
How our journo sniffed out a sneaky new super tax
The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston scooped everyone before the federal Budget and keeps breaking huge yarns about more nasty surprises you weren’t supposed to know about. Now Matt’s revealing another whopper: the tax change that means super funds will pay a higher effective tax rate on some investments. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Labor’s hidden super tax to hit $372bn worth of assets despite promises to carve out retirees Jim Chalmers faces new backdown over ‘stealth tax’ hitting millions of super funds Labor backbencher goes to ground after she admits tax changes might be too broad 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.
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August 25 · 3 min
Ralph Carr jailed for six years for 2023 rape
Former talent agent Ralph Carr will spend up to six years in a Victorian prison after he was convicted of raping a woman at his home in Melbourne in 2023. Plus, ANU apologises to a whistleblower academic and the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion wraps up early. Read more: Celebrity agent Ralph Carr jailed for six years for raping woman ANU payment, apology to Julie Bishop whistleblower Liz Allen for ‘indefensible treatment’ Royal commission to end by Wednesday, shortening final hearings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 24 · 13 min
Why insurers are walking away from footy
Concussion is possibly the greatest threat to the football codes Australians love. Some insurers say head trauma has such potentially devastating lifelong consequences they won’t insure against it. So where does that leave the players who put their bodies - and brains - on the line? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. AFL concussion crisis deepens as players are stripped of head injury insurance Hostplus quietly targets AFL players with concussion cover as insurance crisis deepens Sponsor GMHBA ‘monitoring’ Geelong Cats closely over controversial concussion player pact Geelong Cats concussion waiver sparks push for mandatory player safety clauses Corporate standards forgotten by AFL directors ‘sniffing the liniment’ says Jeff Kennett 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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August 24 · 3 min
‘Money well spent’: Minns backs Royal Commission extension
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion should be longer and more comprehensive, according to a growing chorus of Jewish and other leaders – and NSW Premier Chris Minns backs an extension of public hearings. Plus, Sydney Swans players scrapped from the Brownlow Medal ceremony and police raids at the CFMEU. Read more: Chris Minns says antisemitism royal commission should run a ‘couple of weeks’ more if needed AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon fronts the media for the first time amid Sydney Swans scandal CFMEU HQ raided by Victoria Police, five people in custody See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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