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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

Who is alleged killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon? (Best of 2024)

This episode of The Front originally aired on February 26. It's presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our reporter Liam Mendes first met cop Beau Lamarre-Condon 10 years ago. Now Beau’s accused of murdering couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202412 min

The nobility of beach cricket (Best of 2024)

This episode originally aired on January 12. It's presented and produced by Matthew Condon and edited by Jasper Leak. Cricket non-expert and journalist Matthew Condon tries to reignite his family’s passion in the noble art of summer beach cricket, with mixed results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202414 min

Hollywood’s mind-control games

How social media turned the world against Hollywood superstar Blake Lively, who’s launched a bombshell lawsuit to recover her reputation. 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. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who composed our music. S...

Dec 23, 202415 min

Immigration detention’s drug problem

Drugs are running rampant in Australia’s detention centres – and it’s threatening to become an election headache for the Labor party. 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 info...

Dec 22, 202411 min

The most magical Christmas movies

From Love Actually and Red One to The Grinch and Home Alone, we turn up the aircon and snuggle in for some Christmas classics. 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 produced and edited by Jasper Leak. Our theme is written by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 20, 202416 min

The early childhood education revolution

Labor’s plan for early childhood education puts kids at the centre of policy-making for the first time – and there could be more to come. 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 Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Dec 19, 202412 min

Labor’s big cash splash

The government will spend an additional 60 billion dollars this financial year – so, could drag out the central bank’s fight against inflation? 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 pr...

Dec 18, 202411 min

Calling bull on Blue Zones

Have we been fooled about the so-called ‘Blue Zones’ where everyone lives to 100? Today - how the science really stacks 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Dec 17, 202412 min

Jim Chalmers talks the talk

The Australian takes a closer look at the Treasurer’s turn of phrase – and we unpack what it says about Jim Chalmers’ leadership ambitions. 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 in...

Dec 16, 202414 min

A glamour sport’s dark secret

Behind the glory of pole-vaulting gold medallists Nina Kennedy and Steve Hooker are allegations of abuse and authorities who didn’t do enough. 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, Stephanie Coombes, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who composed our music. See omny...

Dec 15, 202414 min

Run away to the circus with us

It’s one of those crazy newsroom assignments - join Cirque Du Soleil for the day! Today we go inside Cirque’s world of magical realism with a whole lot of heart. 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 Jasper Leak, who also edited the episode. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. ...

Dec 13, 202412 min

‘Delighted’ Deeming’s defamation win

The political future of Victorian Liberal Party leader John Pesutto is up in the air after a judge ruled he defamed independent MP Moira Deeming. 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 priv...

Dec 12, 202413 min

Labor’s big plan for little kids

Labor will spend more than $3bn on childcare if it wins the next election. Is it enough to get Aussie families back on board? 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....

Dec 11, 202413 min

Remote communities’ mental healthcare crisis

Health editor Natasha Robinson unpacks research that demonstrates how the system is failing Aboriginal people when it comes to mental illness. 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 priva...

Dec 10, 202413 min

Syria’s hard-won freedom from a dictator

Syria’s brutal regime has been toppled by rebels after 50 years of tyranny. Who’ll fill the massive political vacuum created by its end? 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 Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Dec 09, 202412 min

Does anti-Israel sentiment equal antisemitism?

Benjamin Netanyahu condemns the Albanese government after a synagogue firebombing - and Anthony Albanese is spurred to declare the attack ‘terrorism’. 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 producer is Kristen Amiet, and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who ...

Dec 08, 202416 min

How to write an award-winning book

Porcelain beaches, honeycomb cliffs and a girl in the wilderness: today, meet the winner of our inaugural Australian Fiction Prize. 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 produced and edited by Jasper Leak, who also wrote our music. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Tiffany Dimmack and Stephanie Coombes. See ...

Dec 06, 202414 min

Chris Dawson’s carnal knowledge appeal

Convicted murderer Christopher Michael Dawson says NSW District Court chief judge Sarah Huggett made ‘errors’ in convicting him for the grooming and abuse of a 16-year-old schoolgirl. 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 com...

Dec 05, 202411 min

Why you’re paying for PNG’s new NRL team

What can Australia offer the Pacific that China can’t? Rugby league. Today, why our ‘soft diplomacy’ means taxpayers will fund a $600 million PNG rugby league side. 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...

Dec 04, 202412 min

Anthony Albanese plays it safe

The Australian’s Editor-At-Large Paul Kelly unpacks the PM’s brilliant strategic mind – and asks if he’s the right person for the top job. 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...

Dec 03, 202413 min

What’s going on in Syria?

A fresh conflict in Syria has pushed the Middle East to the brink. Our expert unpacks who’s involved – and what they’re fighting for. 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 ...

Dec 02, 202413 min

Albanese vs Plibersek

Why the PM is tussling with his own Environment Minister, as the fate of Tasmanian salmon becomes their latest battleground. 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 music is composed by Jasper Leak, and our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/li...

Dec 01, 20249 min

Yayoi Kusama, 95-year-old art superstar

Yayoi Kusama dominates the art world from her home, a psychiatric facility in Japan. Today, why she’s on a career high. 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 produced and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. Original music is by Jasper Leak. See omny...

Nov 29, 202413 min

Alcohol-related dementia: a love story

Experts say reducing the amount we drink can reduce our risk of dementia. Today - one couple’s inspiring story. 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 with assistance from Stephanie Coombes, and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystu...

Nov 28, 202413 min

Should granny-killer cop be jailed?

A judge weighs Crown bid to jail NSW cop who fatally Tasered 95-year-old dementia patient Clare Nowland. 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 information....

Nov 27, 202411 min

Is this humiliation for Hezbollah?

A truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon looks a lot like victory for Benjamin Netanyahu. So what now for 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Joshua Burton, Jasper Leak and Stephanie Coombes, with original music by J...

Nov 26, 202412 min

From homeless kid to cricket superstar

A story that makes Dickensian London look like Disneyland: the remarkable rise of Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal. 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. Our team includes Jasper Leak, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Nov 25, 202411 min

Labor limps toward the finish line

There are just four sitting days before the end of the parliamentary year, and the government is facing some big hurdles on key election issues. 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 Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Nov 24, 202413 min

Justice Michael Lee tackles antisemitism

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has shared his family’s deeply personal story in a powerful call to action delivered on Thursday night. 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 Jasper Leak. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 21, 202415 min

The ghosts of lunchboxes past

When did devon-and-sauce sandwiches give way to organic bento boxes? And are we ruining the fun of childhood food? 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 20, 202412 min
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