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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May 20 · 3 min
Kylie’s secret second cancer battle
Kylie Minogue revealed she had a secret second battle with cancer in a new Netflix documentary. Plus, Chris Minns’ surprise attack on the federal government’s income tax policy and Arsenal’s historic English Premier League win. Read more: Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Minns blasts Albanese government over bracket creep Commentary by Greg Brown: Chris Minns gets the memo that Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers missed on income tax Inside the methods that ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19 · 16 min
Shopping for a wife in China’s elite singles market
Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. No photos, laminated fact sheets, and desperate parents: Inside Shanghai’s stunted love market 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 19 · 2 min
US delays Iran strikes following Gulf leaders’ pleas
The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament. Read more: Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire unite for new ARN show PM flags delay on drafting trusts tax grab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18 · 14 min
Axeman's promise: Mark Butler vows 'no Robo-NDIS’
People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see Sarah Ison’s full interview with Health Minister Mark Butler by subscribing to our YouTube channel. NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn 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 18 · 2 min
Latham’s ex denies Richard White ‘insider trading’ allegations
The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans. Read more: Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White Trump’s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17 · 16 min
Nine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco
Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot. 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 Complex BRS case will test Defence Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise 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 15 · 14 min
Sex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today
Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Jilly Cooper’s Rivals review – all hail TV’s filthiest hit 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 15 · 3 min
China ‘won’t supply weapons to Iran’: Trump
US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final. Read more: ‘We’re the hottest’: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi Surprise ‘death tax’ buried in federal budget’s small print ‘Celine Dion with a bogan heart’: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14 · 13 min
The watchdog who savaged Coles
Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds How Australia’s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers ‘gaming the system’ 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 14 · 4 min
Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes. Read more: Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President’s high-stakes China talks Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Coast apartment PM denies junked election pledges were just 'political lines' Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13 · 16 min
Call the King: UK PM Keir Starmer tries to save himself
Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay – and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM UK continues its slide as Labour leadership saga drags on Anthony Albanese warns British Labour against ousting Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis After this ‘WTF moment’, Keir Starmer’s fate is out of his hands Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Keir Starmer’s leadership in crisis after Labour election disaster, fuelling fears for Britain’s future 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.
May 13 · 2 min
Former NSW police boss to lead NT child protection review
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes. Read more: Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers Property developer Harry Triguboff slams tax changes as ‘very bad’ for Australia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12 · 13 min
How Labor will rake in the cash
Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election war-chest as Anthony Albanese positions Labor for the 2028 election. Today, our journos’ frank and funny take on Budget 2026. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see our videos by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Every major announcement broken down Oversold and underachieving: our snap verdicts How Chalmers became the highest taxing treasurer of all time 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.
May 12 · 2 min
Pauline for PM? One Nation’s big plan
A One Nation-Liberal-Nationals coalition with whomever wins the most votes in charge: that’s Pauline Hanson’s big new idea to chuck Anthony Albanese out of office. Check out The Front’s afternoon headlines here. Read more: Pauline Hanson calls on Angus Taylor to back One Nation if she wins more seats at the election Forget the policies - for One Nation voters, it’s all the optics Liberal Party faces terminal decline after catastrophic Farrer by-election loss Hanson, Farage and Trump show centre-right must fight or die After One Nation’s Farrer win, lobbyists are scrambling to sign up One Nation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11 · 16 min
The journo who scooped everyone on today’s ‘crisis’ budget
The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston understands the budget like nobody else, and is here with what to expect, and why Labor is going for broke on trusts, negative gearing and capital gains tax. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Tax hikes, spending cuts: what we know so far about Budget 2026 Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers is going for broke. Will we end up a poorer country? Budget to offer tax relief for struggling businesses in Covid fix Budget scoop: Jim Chalmers’ cash handouts for every working Australian Taxman Jim Chalmers targets trusts for minimum levy 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 11 · 2 min
ISIS brides to stay in jail over ‘slavery’ charges
Two women accused of buying and keeping a slave in Syria will remain in prison after delaying their bid to apply for bail. Plus, a netball mum who’s facing charges over alleged racist abuse of a Jewish under-12 girls’ team says she has no problem with Jews. Read more: ISIS widows drop bid for freedom over alleged Yazidi slave trading Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin told to ‘just deal with’ alleged antisemitic abuse at netball game Tax hikes, spending cuts: what we know so far about Budget 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10 · 14 min
Confusion reigns as radio giant ARN battles Kyle and Jackie O
Investors see cause for alarm at the annual general meeting of troubled broadcaster ARN. That’s in today’s Media Diary with Steve Jackson - along with a Greens senator’s Bananas in Pyjamas boast, and an amusing snafu at Tapt Media, formerly Nine Radio. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Advertiser backlash at ARN post-Kyle and Jackie O Steve Jackson’s Media Diary DJ Lattouf drops the hammer on ABC chiefs Audio clips: ABC, Network Seven 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 8 · 11 min
The ultimate motherly act: a Swedish death clean
This Mother’s Day we’re looking at döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning - a system of decluttering before you die. Writer Charlotte Ree’s mother has adopted the practice and unearthed a trove of memories. But is the process the ultimate motherly act, or a little too confronting? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. 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.
May 8 · 3 min
ISIS brides behind bars after dramatic Australian return
A group of so-called ISIS brides will spend the weekend in police custody after returning to Australia from Syria. Plus, Anika Wells apologises for non-compliant taxpayer-funded travel expenses and Sir David Attenborough turns 100. Read more: ISIS brides remanded in custody, bail application set for Monday Wells repays $10k after 'four mistakes' in family travel claims 'She has paid back the money': PM backs 'very good minister' Sir David Attenborough at 100: A life in pictures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7 · 14 min
Push and shove as One Nation eyes its first big win
One Nation’s on the brink of collecting its first federal lower house seat, and there’s been physical altercations at the polling booths already. Today, political editor Geoff Chambers on the very dramatic race for Farrer, the seat that’s up for grabs after the retirement of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Vacant Ley or valiantly: Libs still headed for defeat in Farrer by-election One Nation makes accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith its poster boy for Farrer by-election Nationals’ leader Matt Canavan ‘worried’ about country, not losing Farrer Farrer candidate Michelle Milthorpe lent on Climate 200 donors for help with six-figure campaign costs 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.