The Front
The Front
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.Follow the podcast:
Does everyone hate the hate speech laws?
Unsalvageable. Rushed. Too far. Not far enough. Everyone’s got something to say about a bill designed to curb antisemitism and prevent another tragedy like the Bondi massacre. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. …
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Why Iran's mullahs fear Trump - and Netanyahu
It was supposed to be a glorious Islamic revolution, but since 1979 Iran’s regime has brutally repressed its own people and sponsored terror around the world. Today, foreign editor Greg Sheridan on the future for a regime that wants to destroy the US and Israel - and deeply fears them. We’re cove…
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The fate Alan Jones fears most
Former talkback superstar Alan Jones is fighting serious charges in the local court. Today, media diary editor Steve Jackson joins us to discuss how the trial will unfold and how legacy media, especially radio, are coping with a drastically reshaped landscape. This episode of The Front is presente…
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Loyalty and labour in the brutal business of beauty
Mecca is a billion-dollar Australian cosmetics empire with legions of devoted fans, thanks to a genius loyalty scheme. Its founder Jo Horgan, one of the country’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, has a message of female empowerment. But Mecca’s also had to deal with women - customers and staff - ques…
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Is this Novak Djokovic’s last dance?
He’s won here more than anywhere else – but will the 2026 Australian Open mark the end of Novak Djokovic’s monumental career? Read more about the Australian Open, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented a…
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Left to die: The haunting questions after Lizard Island cruise ship tragedy
Suzanne Rees died after allegedly being left on tropical Lizard Island by the Coral Expeditions cruise company late in 2025, even after a historic tragedy that was supposed to make tropical adventures safer. Then the same ship was stuck on a reef off PNG - and passengers are left wondering if anyth…
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What are Erin Patterson’s chances on appeal?
Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer, has always denied deliberately poisoning four elderly relatives - and she’s indicated she will appeal her conviction on three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. The Australian’s Ellie Dudley joins us to look ahead to the appeal, and Patterson’s life…
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Why Meghan Markle’s podcast flopped - and some truly great shows to enjoy
Nobody does hilarious advice like the Brits - and nobody does sanctimonious girl-talk like the Californians. Today, we recommend some great podcasts to catch over summer, and some you can safely avoid. This episode of The Front is hosted by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by L…
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The epic humiliation of Prince Andrew - and Virginia Giuffre’s mysterious last days
Prince Andrew has always denied participating in the sexual abuse of Virginia Giuffre - but her powerful memoir cost the former Duke of York everything. Today, our reporter Paige Taylor reflects on covering the last days of Giuffre’s troubled and too-short life. This episode of The Front is prese…
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96-year-old superstar artist Yayoi Kusama’s next move
How did Yayoi Kusama - a recluse who lives in a psychiatric facility - become the world’s biggest-selling artist? Today we reflect on the most significant presentation of Kusama’s work, a blockbuster NGV show that drew 600,000 visitors - and what Kusama has planned next. Plus, Donald Trump reshapes…
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