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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

The nuclear debate goes global

The government has side-stepped urging by our AUKUS allies to give civilians faster access to nuclear power. So what happens next? 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Nov 19, 202412 min

The arrest of Alan Jones

What made Alan Jones the most powerful broadcaster in Australian history – and what now that he’s been arrested? 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 informati...

Nov 18, 202413 min

Can Trump and Musk bring peace to Ukraine?

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is optimistic that Trump’s deal-making style could end Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion. But at what price? 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 and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Jasper Leak, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Nov 17, 202413 min

Hope, panic and a brain tumour

Journalist Tansy Harcourt , who was diagnosed with a brain tumour 13 years ago, on how patients have responded to Professor Richard Scolyer’s very public battle with glioblastoma. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is com...

Nov 14, 202413 min

Aussie fund’s super-sized problem

ASIC says it will surveil super funds after it was revealed Cbus failed to pay out death and disability benefits worth millions of dollars. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Nov 13, 202412 min

Who’s who in Team Trump

The hardhead, the hawks, the ‘ice maiden’, the interrogator and the anti-vaxxer: we meet Team Trump’s starting lineup. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Nov 12, 202413 min

Judges disagree over ‘juicy details’

Federal Court chief justice Debra Mortimer disagrees with the ‘open justice’ principles of her superstar judge Michael Lee. 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 and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Jasper Leak, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Nov 11, 202413 min

Why Christmas lunch could be MIA

Christmas cheer could be in supply this year if a bargaining dispute between Woolworths and United Workers Union goes south. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 10, 202410 min

Trump, Putin, Musk and the bros

Putin. Musk. Kennedy. Netanyahu. How will Donald Trump use his power – and his relationships – to change the world? 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...

Nov 07, 202414 min

Kamala’s identity politics fail

Gender, race, celebrity: how Kamala Harris and the Democrats misfired. A special bonus episode with Joe Kelly from the United States. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Nov 07, 202414 min

How Trump came back from the dead

A stunning popular-vote victory, powered by young, Latino, African-American and white men, union voters and people of faith. 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. Our team includes Jasper Leak, Joshua Burton, Tiffany Dimmack and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Nov 06, 202420 min

Quincy Jones and me

A few years ago, Australian musician Jasper Leak found himself collaborating with the world’s most legendary producer – the late Quincy Jones. 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 and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak...

Nov 05, 202411 min

What are NSW Police doing in Bronwyn case?

Bronwyn Winfield’s family worries the police investigation into her disappearance has stalled. Plus, a suspicious cheque raises fresh questions. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak See omnystudio.com...

Nov 04, 202416 min

Democrats, Republicans and a Capitol rioter

Our reporter Cameron Stewart tracks down a January 6 riot ringleader - and asks ordinary Americans how they’ll vote. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 03, 202413 min

Qantas scandal just gets bigger

After the PM denied he solicited flight upgrades, Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie faces questions about her own travel history. 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/list...

Oct 31, 202412 min

How do you solve a housing crisis?

A new alliance is taking a grassroots approach to housing policy as first home buyers and renters struggle to get a foot in the door. 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 inform...

Oct 30, 202413 min

How Covid policies harmed our kids

Human rights, the economy, children and vulnerable Australians were all let down by governments’ Covid responses, a new report finds. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Voice acting by Stephanie Coombes. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Ja...

Oct 29, 202410 min

Can Donald Trump win from here?

As the polls tighten and more pundits begin to predict a Trump victory, we step into the wild, loud euphoria of Trump’s New York megarally. 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 Stephanie Coombes and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Lia Tsamoglou. See omnystudio.com/list...

Oct 28, 202413 min

Will Queensland kill Albo next?

The LNP’s David Crisafulli is elected to fix a youth crime crisis - and the Olympics - as the Greens go backwards. So what does it all mean for the looming federal election? 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 and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/l...

Oct 27, 202411 min

11 crazy days to the US election

Can Trump win? Will Harris pull off a miracle? We've got three correspondents on the ground - and today they share frank insights from the campaign trail. 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 omn...

Oct 24, 202414 min

Bruce Lehrmann’s big court win

A judge ruled Bruce Lehrmann can appeal of a Federal Court civil finding he raped Brittany Higgins – and he won’t have to pay Network Ten’s legal costs until it’s done. 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 pri...

Oct 23, 20249 min

It’s crunch time in Queensland

Queenslanders will cast their ballots in a state election on Saturday. Here’s how the big issues are shaping up as the polls tighten. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Oct 22, 202414 min

Lidia Thorpe makes herself a royal pain

King Charles doesn’t do glitz - so it was up to a firebrand senator to bring the drama on his first Royal tour of Australia. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Oct 21, 202410 min

A roadie-turned-billionaire’s sex scandal

Once AC/DC’s guitar technician, now a tech titan, Richard White is at the centre of untested allegations about his amorous ways. 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 Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 20, 202411 min

The $1.4 billion free lunch

Queensland Labor’s ‘free’ school lunch scheme is actually super expensive – and it’s turning up the heat on the campaign trail. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Oct 17, 202412 min

When mining meets the Dreaming

A $1 billion gold mine. A sacred story about a beautiful native bee. And a giant drama enveloping Tanya Plibersek and opposing groups of Wiradjuri elders. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omn...

Oct 16, 202412 min

Kevin Rudd tackles Xi Jinping

The outspoken diplomat takes aim at China’s president, warning the US and Australia must deter Xi Jinping from invading Taiwan or risk catastrophe. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Jasper Leak and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Oct 15, 202410 min

Is OnlyFans Bruce Lehrmann’s only option?

Bruce Lehrmann’s returned to court in an attempt to clear his name – and his lawyer says the only way he could pay legal costs is ‘something silly’ like joining OnlyFans. 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 Ja...

Oct 14, 202413 min

Jon Winfield’s side of the story

In his first and only formal interview with police, Jon Winfield shared his account of what happened to his estranged wife, Bronwyn, in 1993. 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 and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Oct 13, 202413 min

The battle for women’s votes

How abortion went from a nothingburger to a big issue for Queensland’s would-be premier David Crisafulli - and Premier Stephen Miles’ own car-crash moment. 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 Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 10, 202412 min
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