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A suicide note purportedly written by the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is unsealed by a US Federal judge. Plus today in The Front’s afternoon headlines, a new gas reservation policy for the east coast as the Government scrambles to ensure no more blackouts. Read more: Judge unseals purported Epstein suicide note New gas reservation policy welcomed by business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roll out the red carpet and polish the golden chopsticks - Donald Trump is heading to Beijing. Beneath the glitz, there’s serious tension in this relationship, as China backs Iran, defies US sanctions and even stops its citizens reading books by or about The Donald. Our correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. As Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, his political writings remain absent from China’s bookshelves Commentary by Paul Kelly: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have remade the world - can Australia keep up? Minister orders investigation as three workers stood down in Kumanjayi Little Baby case Vacant Ley or valiantly: Libs still headed for defeat in Farrer by-election 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.
The Australian Federal Police say they will be making arrests when so-called ‘ISIS brides’ finally return to Australia on Thursday. Plus, a man wearing a t-shirt depicting a Nazi symbol is moved on from the Antisemitism Royal Commission location, and Anthony Albanese announces big budget changes to Australia’s fuel reserves. Read more: ISIS brides to be arrested upon arrival to Australia on Thursday Swastika-wearing man moved on from commission site Live blog: Bondi massacre inquiry: Virginia Bell Royal Commission public hearings day 3 Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram is set to be hit with 19 new charges, including attempted murder PM announces $10bn fuel security package Trump pauses Project Freedom amid hopes for deal with Iran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A week on from a shocking riot in Alice Springs, what are relations really like between police and Aboriginal people? Today, Liam Mendes joins us from the red centre, where he’s covering the sorry business for a five-year-old child, the justice process for the man accused of murdering her, and what relations are really like between cops and community in some of our most troubled communities. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Man accused of murdering Kumanjayi Little Baby skips first court appearance Court in 2024 ordered Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged killer Jefferson Lewis to live at her town camp Sorry business must not stop debate on town camps, says Indigenous commissioner 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.
Australian workers will receive what Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling an ‘earned income offset’ of up to $300 in next week’s Federal budget. Plus, a Jewish man tells the Antisemitism Royal Commission police encouraged him to drop his complaint against the alleged perpetrator of an antisemitic attack. Read more: Budget scoop: Jim Chalmers’ cash handouts for every working Australian Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 4.35pc as inflation pressures persist Police 'encouraged' victim of antisemitic attack to drop case Live blog: Bondi massacre inquiry: Virginia Bell royal commission public hearings day two live See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On day one of public hearings, the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion stamps its intention clearly: to identify and root out racist abuse of Jews - and not get distracted by semantics. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Commissioner Virginia Bell calls for community recognition of dangers Justice for the dead, freedom from the ‘worst of us’: Alex Ryvchin takes royal commission stand Jewish Council wins role to challenge antisemitism definition at royal commission One Nation makes accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith its poster boy for Farrer by-election 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.
Labor will break an election promise if it follows through on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions in next week’s federal budget. Plus, the PM says Australia and Japan are ‘closer than ever’ and public hearings in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion get underway. Read more: Jim Chalmers says winding back property tax concessions is the ‘right decision’ Commentary by Nick Cater: He helped create the problem, now Jim wants you to pay PM tells Japanese counterpart 'alliance never stronger' Takaichi says joint alliance with the US 'indispensable' Commissioner Bell says hearings will examine 'sharp spike' in antisemitism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A war over copyright where the Daily Mail are not the villains for a change. A surprise hire at Network Seven and a new twist in the King versus Alan Jones - it’s all in today’s Media Diary. Steve Jackson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more: Steve Jackson’s Media Diary every Monday ABC star Sarah Ferguson ‘executive producer’ of animal rights doco A lifetime of journalism, reduced to a label This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this “delicious” comedy. 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.
A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts. Read more: NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby’s family calls for calm Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby’s accused killer Body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home Commentary by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Tragic case of Kumanjayi Little Baby highlights a national disgrace Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was taken See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Antisemitism royal commission interim report: Iran war heightens risk for Jews Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Anthony Albanese can’t whitewash security failures exposed by Bell report Commentary by Alex Ryvchin: Virginia Bell’s report findings a step in the right direction, but little has changed Funding for counter-terrorism fell 'significantly', says Bell Terror training for PM, national cabinet: Bell report This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet with Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police say they have informed the family of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl that she has been found dead. The family has requested the child now be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby, in keeping with Aboriginal tradition. The girl was the niece of Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and was living in squalid conditions in an Alice Springs town camp. Plus, the mother of an accused double murderer to spend time in police custody after being charges laid, and LIV Golf’s uncertain future after Saudi funding is pulled. Read more: Body of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby found in Alice Springs as police accuse fugitive Jefferson Lewis of murder Jacinta Price reveals she is aunt of missing NT five-year-old Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was taken Alleged killer cop’s mum makes legal move in court Saudi Arabia pulls funding from LIV golf. Its star players face a painful road back How the collapse of LIV Golf would affect Aussies stars Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Elvis Smylie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Americans are falling all over King Charles and Queen Camilla, with politicians giving the King a dozen standing ovations during his address to Congress. Charles is on a charm offensive, while Donald Trump wars with British PM Keir Starmer and Charles’ son Prince Harry. So, is it working? Our royal expert Richard Ferguson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Trump, Charles trade jokes in White House dinner speeches Charles warns against America 'turning inward' Commentary by Joe Kelly: Charles to America: our alliance must evolve – AUKUS and shared values in a new era Commentary by Jacquelin Magnay: King’s speech scripted by Starmer 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.
Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful ignorance” and Donald Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House. Read more: Inflation jumps to 4.6pc sparking fears of another Reserve Bank rate rise Inflation spike vindicates fuel excise cut: Treasurer Meta accused of destroying evidence in billionaire Andrew Forrest’s court battle Haute Couture, white tie and tails for state dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top security experts say the President’s safety is in doubt after a third failed assassination attempt, and the incident in Washington DC has sparked a fresh debate in America - not about guns, but about whether comedians are the problem. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Former Secret Service Deputy Director asks how a gunman reached security with weapons Secret Service under scrutiny after gunman breaches perimeter at correspondents’ dinner ‘Sick guy who hates Christians’: Trump details manifesto behind assassination attempt 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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact. Read more: Government won’t profit from its levy on big tech, says federal Assistant Treasurer Big tech must ‘step up’ on news deals, say media bosses AUKUS submarine pact at risk from UK failings, parliamentary report warns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US ‘Always complain, never explain’: Meghan Markle’s new AI business shows her true colours Commentary: Harry and Meghan down under put Hyacinth Bucket to shame 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.
Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. Read more: Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts ‘horrible’ reporter after shooter’s ‘pedophile, rapist’ manifesto claim aired See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever. Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations 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.
Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe. 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.