The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Blue Origin rocket New Glenn explodes during Cape Canaveral engine test

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne. 

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne. 

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Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad

KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal

Lendlease was told ‘nothing to see here’ in KPMG audit scandal

John Farnham: A Living Legend tribute to be held in September 2026

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida&rsquo;s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG&rsquo;s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/blue-origin-loses-rocket-in-huge-explosion-on-launch-pad/news-story/a00bfc1d2ba3c2442af4e1b5861ee14f">Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/kpmg-australia-boss-quits-suddenly-amid-escalating-audit-crisis/news-story/c436defad534e45feb027b4529d4a429">KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/lendlease-was-told-nothing-to-see-here-in-kpmg-audit-scandal/news-story/a884f1aaf9666fd45d2629072ef5aaf2">Lendlease was told &lsquo;nothing to see here&rsquo; in KPMG audit scandal</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/john-farnham-a-living-legend-tribute-to-be-held-in-september-2026/news-story/40be56c3b78de87f5fea8c9b203d495c">John Farnham: A Living Legend tribute to be held in September 2026</a>

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. 

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

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 <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

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.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

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.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; 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 <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies

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007: First Light: James Bond video game is Amazon MGM’s first foray into 007 universe

We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6.

We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover

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. 

We can&rsquo;t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game &lsquo;007: First Light&rsquo;, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It&rsquo;s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos&rsquo; Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/james-bond-franchise-rebooted-as-gritty-video-game-after-amazon-takeover/news-story/4525ab858a5314c97959c26e0e093ff7">James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover</a>
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.&nbsp;

Amazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game

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Why was ex-Mongols bikie gang member Mahmood Fazal sacked from ABC Four Corners?

The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster? 

The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster? 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place

Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘ignored’ bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims

ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly

Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was ‘pushed’

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. 

 

The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter &ndash; who also happened to be an ex-bikie &ndash; in the space of a day. So, what&rsquo;s going on at the national broadcaster?&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/abc-sacks-four-corners-reporter-but-defend-hiring-him-in-first-place/news-story/b7bfa4c3bc3014167671dd7fc11db756">ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/death-threats-deaf-ears-claims-abc-ignored-bikieturnedreporter-crime-link-claims/news-story/4255c0369e3c9b147719c90095eac82e">Death threats, deaf ears: ABC &lsquo;ignored&rsquo; bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/abc-news-boss-justin-stevens-quits-suddenly/news-story/b7ae07e1ddeb46b091a4e92ae13a4292">ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/hugh-marks-refuses-to-deny-abc-news-boss-justin-stevens-was-pushed/news-story/c58ce2c1ca2d0062de0732534398c9a9">Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was &lsquo;pushed&rsquo;</a>
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.&nbsp;
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ABC sacks an ex-bikie – for hosting a podcast

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff 

Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP.

Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP.

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‘No apology for taking strong action’: NRL backs Ashley Klein’s controversial send-off of Kalyn Ponga

Bondi hero cop recovers from surgery on shock tumour only found after shooting

Another ISIS-linked Australian charged with terror offences

Federal government sues manufacturer 3M for $2bn over toxic chemical contamination

Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/tolu-koula-details-shock-of-concussion-hit-that-resulted-in-kalyn-ponga-send-off/news-story/db691b87cec07035711c724d918bee6f">&lsquo;No apology for taking strong action&rsquo;: NRL backs Ashley Klein&rsquo;s controversial send-off of Kalyn Ponga</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/bondi-hero-cop-recovers-from-surgery-on-shock-tumour-only-found-after-shooting/news-story/ff78f98930508fe5148a833830f0b48e">Bondi hero cop recovers from surgery on shock tumour only found after shooting</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/another-isislinked-australian-charged-with-terror-offences/news-story/a9d5d8513bba975267216497890098a9">Another ISIS-linked Australian charged with terror offences</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/federal-government-sues-manufacturer-3m-for-2bn-over-toxic-chemical-contamination/news-story/d025ffffd7918b0ba41967192a92d0e5">Federal government sues manufacturer 3M for $2bn over toxic chemical contamination</a>

Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff 

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Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies

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