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The Front

The Australianwww.theaustralian.com.au

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. 

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

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Episodes

Bruce Lehrmann heads back to court

Bruce Lehrmann is charged with two counts of rape relating to an alleged 2021 incident in Toowoomba. He’s likely to plead not guilty. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnys...

Jun 16, 202412 min

Chris Dawson is staying in jail

Chris Dawson has suffered another humiliation, losing an appeal against his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette in 1982. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 13, 202418 min

The miracle baby Australia doesn’t want

A brain-injured baby rescued by an Australian charity worker has been refused citizenship by embattled Immigration Minister Andrew Giles. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 12, 202415 min

Pandastic news for China bond

China’s premier Li Qiang is coming to talk trade, defence and cuddly ambassadors. So why has Albo been coy about it? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Jun 11, 202413 min

The mysterious death of Dr Michael Mosley

TV medico Michael Mosley changed all our lives - and died in tragic and mysterious circumstances. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 10, 202414 min

A daring rescue mission in broad daylight

Israel rescued four people held hostage by Hamas on Saturday. We unpack what this means for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnyst...

Jun 09, 202417 min

Peter Costello denies assault — and a fresh twist in Bronwyn podcast

Nine chairman denies knocking journalist to the ground – and Hedley Thomas reveals a chilling twist in Bronwyn podcast. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Jun 06, 202418 min

Jail threat for social media execs

The Government should impose criminal penalties on social media giants that flout Australian law, says News Corp boss Michael Miller. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 05, 202414 min

A shocking three-decade criminal rampage

The New Zealand-born criminal who’s been offending for three decades – and why the federal government hasn’t deported him. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Jun 04, 202413 min

Giles’ drone drama, and Brittany Higgins’ big day

The immigration disaster engulfing the federal Government is getting worse. Plus, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz tie the knot. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 03, 202411 min

Swimming rebel’s act of defiance

How officials robbed a young woman of her Olympic dream - and the truth about fellow swimmer Dawn Fraser’s 10-year-ban. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Jun 02, 202415 min

Inside the drama at Nine and ABC

A senior ABC journalist rebuked by the boss, allegations flying at Nine – what’s going on in Australian media? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 30, 202414 min

Is this a dead minister walking?

A fresh immigration disaster as the Government lets violent foreign criminals stay in Australia. Will the PM sack his minister? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 29, 202412 min

Can Australia really defend itself?

We can’t hire foreigners to build nuclear subs and don’t have a local workforce either – so is AUKUS doomed? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 28, 202416 min

Former DPP doubles down on Bronwyn Winfield

Nicholas Cowdery told Bronwyn Winfield’s family there was “no evidence” her husband killed her – and he’s sticking by it. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 27, 202417 min

The billionaire vs the silk

After 14 rollicking, scandal-riven years, Britain’s Conservatives want one more chance - but are Britons inspired by Keir Starmer’s Labour? This episode of The Front was produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 26, 202414 min

Hedley Thomas’ new cold case podcast: Bronwyn

Where is Bronwyn Winfield? The devoted mum has been missing since 1993 - and the man behind The Teacher’s Pet is on the case. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

May 23, 202421 min

Fatal turbulence at 37,000 feet

Nervous flyer? Maybe you should be. We explain how turbulence killed one Singapore Airlines passenger and injured dozens more in a terrifying mid-air incident. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

May 22, 202413 min

The warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest

A prosecutor at the UN’s criminal court seeks the arrest of senior leaders of Israel — a democracy — and Hamas, a terror group running a one-party state. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnyst...

May 21, 202416 min

The mysterious death of Iran’s brutal president

Tensions and conspiracy theories in the Middle East as an aged chopper carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister crashes in heavy fog. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 20, 202414 min

The ‘scamdemic’ costing Australians billions

Australians are losing millions to scams run out of brutal “factories” around the globe – but the attention of law enforcement is elsewhere. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. Se...

May 19, 202413 min

Bonnets are back in fashion - and Dutton’s crime crusade

The Opposition Leader stakes his future on tackling domestic violence and knife crime - and we talk the big business of Fashion with Vogue. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Kristen Amiet is our producer and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

May 16, 202412 min

Dawson’s appeal goes down to the wire

The fight over a contentious piece of evidence in the appeal of Christopher Michael Dawson has gone down to the wire as the hearing wraps up. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

May 15, 202412 min

Chris Dawson’s ‘good character’ questioned

His barrister says Dawson’s good character deserves greater consideration – but the Supreme Court justices hearing his appeal aren’t so sure. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. S...

May 15, 202414 min

Lollies for everyone in a ‘tricky’ Budget

A $9.3 surplus, then years of deficits - our experts on the Budget’s aim to ease living costs while avoiding an inflation sugar rush. 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. This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey, and recorded and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Matt Condon, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/lis...

May 14, 202418 min

Chris Dawson ‘wanted it all’

The convicted murderer from The Teacher’s Pet podcast launches an appeal, arguing he’s not guilty of wife Lyn’s murder. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

May 13, 202420 min

Paul Kelly on Jim Chalmers’ dilemma

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he’s got the balance right ahead of the Federal budget. So, what’s driving him – and kind of budget will it be? 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See...

May 12, 202415 min

Can Bruce Lehrmann find millions for Ten’s legal fees?

Justice Michael Lee hits “liar” Bruce Lehrmann with a huge legal bill - and slams Ten and Lisa Wilkinson’s journalism. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

May 10, 202421 min

The teacher’s appeal: Dawson heads back to court

Almost two years after he was found guilty of murder, Chris Dawson will appeal his conviction in the NSW Supreme Court. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

May 09, 202415 min

Big Chocolate's problem with Australia

Sweets manufacturer Mars says it’s struggling with Australia’s high wages, transport and energy costs, as well as soaring ingredient prices. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/li...

May 08, 202414 min
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