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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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August 19 · 15 min
‘A colossal failure’: Erin Patterson’s bid for a fresh trial
A ‘colossal failure’ and a ‘catastrophic miscarriage of justice’: that’s the claim from mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s lawyers as she launches a bid to get out of jail. Today, the appeal - and how the Crown is trying to ensure Pattersons is put away for even longer. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Appeals in mushroom killer case: Freedom bid or more time for Erin Patterson Inside the court where Erin Patterson will learn whether she will be freed Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson’s appeal kicks off 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 19 · 2 min
Camilla reveals pain of staying silent about King’s cancer
The Queen reveals how difficult it was in 2024 to remain silent about the King’s - still undefined - cancer diagnosis, as it’s revealed Princess Diana’s brother will write a book about her life. Plus, the Sydney Swans take action against players caught up in an alleged late-night Melbourne incident, although nobody has been charged. Read more: Diana’s brother Charles promises ‘revelations’ in book on her life Voice architect Marcia Langton calls for national agency on social cohesion Sydney players stood down for remainder of season over serious breach of club standards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 18 · 11 min
Cannabis is linked to psychosis. Why is it legal?
A new study shows cannabis use is linked to the early onset of psychosis - and so-called medicinal cannabis is just as risky as rolling a joint. So why is this product legal? That’s today’s story. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Medicinal cannabis risks adult psychosis, Australia-led study finds 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 18 · 2 min
Billionaire quits over schoolboy charges scandal
Transport billionaire Arthur Tzaneros has resigned from his positions as managing director and chief executive of his family-owned company ACFS Port Logistics. Plus, new details have emerged about an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans AFL players. Read more: ACFS chief Arthur Tzaneros resigns after Scots College WhatsApp comments Swans alleged sexual assault incident sparked by claims of ‘inappropriate touching’ AFL great Luke Hodge says ‘Bloods Culture’ is broken as Dean Cox, Sydney leaders speak on alleged sexual assault See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 17 · 13 min
‘Visa stress’: a sex offender’s fight against deportation
It’s ISIS Brides all over again: today, Paul Garvey joins us with the tale of a 50-year old child sex offender from Sierra Leone who says his bridging visa is making him so stressed he is a further risk to the community. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Taxpayers foot nine-month hotel bill for high-risk immigration detainee Abuse survivor deemed ‘credible’ by judge now faces deportation to Nauru Government blunder reveals secret Nauru deal details lawyers ‘will not forget’ 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 17 · 2 min
Police investigating Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations
Victorian Police are investigating claims of a sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel allegedly involving Sydney Swans players. Plus, bonus bets and enhanced odds will be restricted and Australians will be able to register to opt out from online wagering ads under new changes to the federal Government’s gambling reform package. Read more: Sydney Swans players linked to ‘sexual assault allegations’ after MCG game Labor to tighten gambling reform bill as talks continue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 16 · 15 min
Glitchy goldmine: Kyle Sandilands Live’s $5.5m debut
One week in, a whole lot of technical drama and a huge payday: the Kyle Sandilands Live app already has 55,000 subscribers. That’s an exclusive by our Media Diary editor Steve Jackson, and he’s here to discuss how KS Live is shaping up as Kyle and crew enter week two, straight off an exhausting weekend trying to fix the gremlins. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read Jacko’s Media Diary every Monday Jenna Clarke’s take on Kyle’s pirate radio setting sail 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 14 · 9 min
Why is everyone lusting after a man made of wicker?
What is it about modern men that has women lusting over everything from wicker furniture to dragon sex? It’s not even in cinemas yet, but the new film Wicker has kicked our fantasy obsession into overdrive – and revealed something curious about the state of modern romance. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. From wicker men to IKEA benches: The romantasy trend driving a new obsession This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and sound design 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 14 · 2 min
Albo’s DM conversations with host of ‘melongate’ podcast
Anthony Albanese knew what he was in for when he appeared on a racy podcast, according to host Nikki Osborne, who says she invited the PM by sliding into his direct messages on Instagram. Plus, one of Australia’s top pilots says the air traffic control system at Sydney Airport is at “breaking point”, and Jacinta Allan quits politics. Read more: Anthony Albanese defends controversial ‘melon’ remarks and shifts blame to comedian Commentary by Gemma Tognini: DJ Albo’s latest spin can’t hide the rot at the top Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: How did a podcaster catch a question-avoidant Anthony Albanese on Takaichi’s melons? Sydney Airport air traffic control ‘at breaking point’ after three near-disasters Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan quits politics weeks after being forced from top job See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 16 min
Could the property freakout tip us into recession?
Three months after the budget that blew up the property sector, Anthony Albanese’s claiming triumph for first homebuyers - but if that’s the case, why are new mortgage applications crashing and auctions falling silent? And what about fresh predictions of 14.5 per cent price slumps crushing confidence so hard we end up in recession? We've brought our property writer Mackenzie Scott in to make it all make sense. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Anthony Albanese’s housing fix offers little hope for struggling first-home buyers Perth and Brisbane property prices tumble as housing market enters ‘perfect storm’ Banks set to slash home loan rates in looming mortgage war Property bosses warn the worst is yet to come for tenants Albanese’s housing targets in doubt as new home construction faces slump 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 13 · 2 min
Huge pay rise for Telstra boss despite outage disaster
Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady is getting a pay rise after an embarrassing network outage. Also today in The Front’s headlines edition: counsel for former radio host Alan Jones has asked a witness - the former girlfriend of a man known as Complainant J - if she fabricated her evidence in anticipation of financial reward. The witness rejected the suggestion - but there’s fresh drama in the proceedings after prosecutors amended the charges against Jones. Alan Jones trial: Crown prosecutors extend timeline of alleged assaults by two years Telstra chief’s pay jumps 11pc to $6.8m despite bonus cut over triple-0 failure Darwin slips disaster robs Bangladesh of dream start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 12 · 14 min
The near-misses causing airport chaos
Something alarming is going on at Australian airports: aircraft on the tarmac involved in near-miss incidents that could have been catastrophic. Plus, critical shortages of air traffic controllers and a public fight between the Government and the agency in charge of keeping us safe. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Flight attendant injured in second near miss at Sydney Airport in a fortnight Sydney Airport near misses spark dressing down of Airservices chief by Minister King Two Qantas planes in runway near-miss at Sydney Airport prompts safety probe Sydney Airport chaos strands passengers as major airlines face widespread delays 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 12 · 2 min
Bragg unveils Coalition immigration plan
Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has put a number on immigration for the coalition, which says it wants to link net overseas migration to housing completions. Plus, Nigel Farage to face an opponent with a bin on his head in this week’s Clacton by-election. Read more: Bragg puts a number on Coalition migration plan, attacks One Nation monoculture Nigel Farage faces off with Count Binface in very British by-election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 11 · 14 min
Melongate: How Albo created a diplomatic disaster
Nobody covers politics like Dennis Shanahan, and today our National Editor is here with a withering take on the big story lighting up politics this week: Anthony Albanese, a gross joke about melons and breasts, and a disastrous attempt to spin the PM out of trouble. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Japan formally raises Anthony Albanese’s ‘melons’ podcast joke Anthony Albanese denies he made a crude joke out of Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s ‘melons’ Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise to Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in QT ‘melons’ stoush Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: Anthony Albanese mired in a melon-drama of his own making Anthony Albanese’s ‘melons’ gaffe was bad – Tanya Plibersek’s defence is worse Why shaky Albanese should be wary of his midterm slump Commentary by Shingo Yagami: PM’s sexist melon joke was not only ungracious, it betrayed the close bond of our two nations 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 11 · 2 min
Work from home ‘right’ gets iced
Is working from home a workplace right? That question is blowing up Victorian politics as Premier Ben Carroll seeks to appease furious businesspeople by delaying a work from home law until July 2027 - after the State election. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines edition: the Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent but is still warning inflation is too high. Read more: Commentary by Anthony Galloway: Victorian Labor wedged itself on work from home Interest rates held steady as weak inflation and housing fears mount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 10 · 16 min
How Atlassian’s tech bromance died
Warring wives, competing values and a broken culture: Tech Bros, a new book by The Australian’s John Stensholt and Perry Williams, reveals the inside story of how Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes built Australia’s most successful tech business and lost their friendship. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Atlassian founders’ rift so deep they endured a ‘year of not talking’ Scott Farquhar’s ‘easy’ password sparked crisis that almost destroyed Atlassian ‘Annie is going to be really jealous’: Mike Cannon-Brookes’ closest staffer ‘bullied’ wife Margin Call: Billionaire Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes’ tough reading task for new hires 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 10 · 2 min
Sandilands back on air amid tech snafus
Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands has returned to the airwaves in the hotly anticipated launch of his independent production. Plus, Iran releases footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and Australians ditch diesel cars for Chinese EVs. Read more: Kyle Sandilands spotted leaving Sydney studio after podcast launch disaster Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Australian interest in diesel cars dives amid cheap Chinese EV boom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 9 · 12 min
The star who wants to ‘destroy’ Alan Jones
Former broadcaster Ray Hadley will this week enter the witness box to give evidence in the criminal trial of his former close colleague and rival Alan Jones, who’s pleaded not guilty to 22 charges involving sexual contact with young men. Jones’ barrister has already told the trial Hadley wanted to destroy Jones, and he’ll be giving evidence for the Crown. Liam Mendes joins us. Check out The Front in video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Jones accuser lied to his mother, court hears Sordid Alan Jones claims echo around his ears Media Diary: Hadley to face off against Jones in court 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 and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 16 min
Ariana Grande is vanishing. Are we allowed to have an opinion?
Ariana Grande is a 33-year-old superstar who is vanishing before our eyes. Are we allowed to say that? Is it OK for the rest of us to have opinions about the body of one of the world’s most photographed women? By expressing concern – or something else – about someone who looks so unwell, are we making things worse: projecting our own problems and hang-ups on the most talented among us? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back' Commentary by Bianca Farmakis: Ariana Grande is the latest symbol of an issue we still haven’t resolved This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 2 min
Meta’s billion-dollar court defeat
Meta has been ordered to pay $1.34 billion in penalties for social media harms to children. Plus, a new defence pact has been established against Iran, and significant staff shortages have caused delays at Sydney Airport. Read more: Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey to sign defence pact amid warnings of attacks by Iran proxies Meta ordered to pay $1.34bn to address harm to kids from social media Sydney Airport chaos strands passengers as major airlines face widespread delays See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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