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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June 2 · 3 min
‘What the f… are you doing?’: Trump’s heated call with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump reportedly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call following claims by Iran that Israel violated a ceasefire agreement. Plus, Jewish leaders say Grace Tame’s ABC podcast is “tone deaf” and minimum-wage workers get a pay rise. Read more: Trump reportedly tears into Netanyahu over Hezbollah strikes: ‘What the f... are you doing?’ Grace Tame podcast sparks fury as Jewish leaders condemn ABC decision Millions of workers get 4.75 per cent pay rise as businesses warn of financial impact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 1 · 17 min
The incredible submarine survival story you've never heard
20 seconds to save 60 Australian lives in the depths of the Indian Ocean: today The Australian launches a new video and audio documentary series The Flood. Cameron Stewart, the journalist who's been chasing this yarn for decades, is here. Read more about this story and watch video episodes at thefloodpodcast.com, on The Australian’s app, or search “The Flood” on Apple Podcasts and connect your subscription to listen first. The Flood: terror and courage in the deep ‘Twenty seconds from certain death’: at last, the full story of HMAS Dechaineux can be told 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.
June 1 · 2 min
White Fox’s billionaire founders are raking it in
Cosy hoodies and tight party dresses have put White Fox clothing label founders Daniel and Georgia Contos on the Richest 250 list, and now their financial documents show big profits and huge dividends. Plus, Jim Chalmers is buoyant about falling auction clearance rates. Read more: First White Fox financial accounts reveal profits, dividends and how founders built a $1.42bn fortune Auction clearance rate fall 'a good thing' for first-home buyers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31 · 14 min
Can Simon Robinson tame the ABC?
Stars with planet-sized egos. Newsroom staff with big opinions. Audiences with high expectations and low patience. That’s the hot mix awaiting the new ABC news boss, who arrives as ABC management sort-of not-really denies sacking the last bloke. Today, media editor James Madden’s here to discuss ABC management’s bid to remake the national broadcaster’s culture. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Outsider tasked with a big fix at ABC ABC news boss quits abruptly Jewish radio station’s giant battle This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29 · 13 min
Amazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game
We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover 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.
May 29 · 2 min
Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne. Read more: Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal Lendlease was told ‘nothing to see here’ in KPMG audit scandal John Farnham: A Living Legend tribute to be held in September 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28 · 13 min
ABC sacks an ex-bikie – for hosting a podcast
The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘ignored’ bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was ‘pushed’ 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.
May 28 · 3 min
Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff
Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP. Read more: ‘No apology for taking strong action’: NRL backs Ashley Klein’s controversial send-off of Kalyn Ponga Bondi hero cop recovers from surgery on shock tumour only found after shooting Another ISIS-linked Australian charged with terror offences Federal government sues manufacturer 3M for $2bn over toxic chemical contamination See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27 · 11 min
Why Gina Rinehart is circling Channel Seven
She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John Stensholt, is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Billionaire Gina Rinehart funding Bruce McWilliam’s Southern Cross Media share buy Southern Cross takeover deal sparks questions over tax and who’s in control Billionaire Alex Waislitz says Southern Cross must make room for Bruce McWilliam New chief ends executive bloodletting by reinstating ousted Seven boss This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27 · 2 min
Inflation’s down - but not enough
Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise. Read more: Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers’ budget threatens downturn Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26 · 12 min
The killer disease you thought was gone
At least one patient is dead and scores are infected with diphtheria, a disease that haunted humanity for thousands of years and killed millions of children. Vaccines all but eliminated diphtheria, but now an outbreak centred on remote Aboriginal communities has experts seriously worried. What’s causing it - and are we doing enough to fight back? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more: Could this outbreak have been stopped? Disease spreads to multiple states It’s not just about vaccination - but it’s an indictment of our nation This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26 · 2 min
The ISIS bride who’s suing Australia
An ISIS bride left behind in a Syrian refugee camp, is preparing a legal challenge to be allowed to return to Australia. Plus, senior NSW police face uncomfortable questions at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Read more: Albanese outlines three points on return of ISIS brides ISIS bride barred from Australia named as family prepares urgent legal action Royal commission live: Police commander says ‘no need to stay’ email ‘poorly worded’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25 · 12 min
Why our defensive spy boss is on high alert
Intelligence agencies couldn't have prevented the Bondi attack even if they had more money, says ASIO’s boss Mike Burgess - but he says we’re on the brink of the highest possible terrorist threat alert, and is investigating more suspected Iranian hits on Australian soil. Today, what we’re learning as the Antisemitism Royal Commission drills into the security services. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Royal commission: NSW Police threat assessment highlighted religious celebrations 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.
May 25 · 4 min
Juiced-up James Magnussen comes last at Enhanced Games
Gold swimsuit-clad Australian swimmer James Magnussen has finished last in his 100 metres freestyle race at the Enhanced Games. Plus, the government’s CGT reforms face changes, Dezi Freeman inquest gets underway, clear-air turbulence causes problems for Cathay Pacific, and Cheng Lei takes her memoir to the stage. Read more: CGT changes to reach beyond tech sector, says PM ‘I had no choice’: Freeman’s chilling words after police shootings Severe turbulence injures 10 on Cathay flight in a reminder of importance of seatbelts Journalist Cheng Lei confronts China’s ‘culture of fear’ with her story 'Unprecedented' warning followed October 7 attacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24 · 15 min
Tracy Grimshaw's $500k 60 Minutes gig
Nine picks up a fifth 60 Minutes reporter from in-house on an old-school giant salary, while rumours fly about a State of Origin dream team reunion. That’s in today’s Media Diary - and editor Steve Jackson is on The Front with Claire. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read Steve Jackson’s Media Diary here. Huge moves at Southern Cross Media as McWilliam becomes second biggest shareholder 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.
May 22 · 17 min
Kylie’s mic drop: Netflix blockbuster reveals the Minogue we never knew
Australia’s beloved singer is getting the Netflix documentary treatment, but Kylie MInogue waited until the very last minutes of the last episode to reveal the biggest news of all. Read more: Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Kylie Minogue’s private family to finally appear on screen in new documentary Kylie on entertainment industry: Would be nice not to be asked about your age This episode of The Front was produced by Kristen Amiet and hosted by Claire Harvey, with editing by Lia Tsamoglou. Our theme is by Jasper Leak, and our team also includes Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22 · 3 min
Iran moves to control more of the Strait of Hormuz
Information published by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority suggests Iran is expanding its oversight of the Strait of Hormuz to the coastal territories of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Plus, the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission provides long-awaited guidance for single-sex spaces and Rome’s “hot priest” drops a bombshell. Read more: Iran moves to expand Hormuz control into foreign waters Single-sex spaces must be based on biological sex, UK rules Hot priest is not priest? Papal pin-up is an immaculate deception See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21 · 13 min
The spine surgery that changed 12-year-old Oscar’s life
Today on The Front, a beautiful story about courage and love: a young boy with a powerful will to love, a mother’s devotion and the doctors and nurses in our public hospitals who make magic every single day. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Inside the cutting-edge surgery that will change Oscar’s life for good 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.
May 21 · 3 min
King Charles alive and well after mistake radio death announcement
A British radio station has apologised for erroneously announcing King Charles III had died. Plus, economists warn of house price drop after tax reforms and a man who allegedly stole photography equipment from a victim of the Bondi terror attack is named. Read more: Radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’ death Australian house prices set for major fall after budget tax changes, Morgan Stanley warns Danny Ridley charged with stealing camera of Bondi terror attack victim Peter Meagher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20 · 15 min
The furious army of young entrepreneurs coming for Albo
Young entrepreneurs are smashing up Anthony Albanese on social media, furious about his budget’s changes to capital gains tax, which they say punishes people who try to get ahead. The PM seems to think it’s funny, but this is no joke. Wealth editor Julieanne Sprague is here with her take on a fightback the Government didn’t see coming. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Anthony Albanese answers flood of internet memes on CGT changes Tech workers plan exodus as treasurer’s tax overhaul ‘assaults innovation’ Budget leak: Tax smack to hit every asset class 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.