Cheng Lei - the author and Sky News anchor who emerged from a Chinese prison with her humanity and sense of humour intact.

From Bridget Jones to Prisoner 21003: Cheng Lei has created a powerful memoir and a Sky News documentary about her 3 years in Chinese detention, falsely convicted of espionage. 

From Bridget Jones to Prisoner 21003: Cheng Lei has created a powerful memoir and a Sky News documentary about her three years in Chinese detention, falsely convicted of espionage. 

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.

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

From Bridget Jones to Prisoner 21003: Cheng Lei has created a powerful memoir and a Sky News documentary about her three years in Chinese detention, falsely convicted of espionage.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

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.&nbsp;
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.

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.

Cheng Lei: the wise, sweary, funny survivor of a Chinese prison

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Pauline Hanson outlines One Nation’s plan for superannuation

One Nation has a new policy for Australians’ superannuation account: the opportunity for renters and homeowners  to hold onto a portion of compulsory superannuation contributions

One Nation has a new policy for Australians’ superannuation account: the opportunity for renters and homeowners  to hold onto a portion of compulsory superannuation contributions. Plus, electric vehicles are officially more popular than old-fashioned gas guzzlers.

Read more: 

Hanson rejects claims early super access will fuel price pressures

How cheap Chinese brands made electric cars the top choice for Australian drivers

One Nation has a new policy for Australians&rsquo; superannuation account: the opportunity for renters and homeowners&nbsp; to hold onto a portion of compulsory superannuation contributions. Plus, electric vehicles are officially more popular than old-fashioned gas guzzlers.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-barnaby-joyce-says-one-nations-early-super-access-plan-would-be-pay-boost/live-coverage/f9a89790d6023c734eeec303922af4cd">Hanson rejects claims early super access will fuel price pressures</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/how-cheap-chinese-brands-made-electric-cars-the-top-choice-for-australian-drivers/news-story/4684c0983c07175ce66ac58601d38286">How cheap Chinese brands made electric cars the top choice for Australian drivers</a>

One Nation’s big plan for super

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Iran war: What does US President Donald Trump do now?

ust eight weeks until the midterm elections and Donald Trump is switching strategy, asking his base to vote Republican as if his own name were on the ballot.

Just eight weeks until the midterm elections and Donald Trump is switching strategy, asking his base to vote Republican as if his own name were on the ballot. But as the Iran war sends cost of living spiralling, will voters buy his claim that America is winning? Cameron Stewart joins us. 

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

Tit-for-tat attacks in ‘under control’ Strait of Hormuz

Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Donald Trump bets on long game to weaken Iran’s war-torn economy

Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

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. 

Just eight weeks until the midterm elections and Donald Trump is switching strategy, asking his base to vote Republican as if his own name were on the ballot. But as the Iran war sends cost of living spiralling, will voters buy his claim that America is winning? Cameron Stewart joins us.&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/the-wall-street-journal/us-strikes-three-iranian-ships-after-missiles-fired-at-american-aircraft-carrier/news-story/67c2bf342191686ee899d4724afc60fc">Tit-for-tat attacks in &lsquo;under control&rsquo; Strait of Hormuz</a>
Commentary by Cameron Stewart:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/donald-trump-bets-on-long-game-to-weaken-irans-wartorn-economy/news-story/fff3395086c9ae2804c924fb95786061">Donald Trump bets on long game to weaken Iran&rsquo;s war-torn economy</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-releases-video-of-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei/news-story/73a95eddeb83df6fcf9e4955271ef431">Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei</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;

Actually, it is about me: Trump’s wild midterm gamble

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/32807bd5-daef-47bd-96f9-b4bd008ca3b6/transcript

Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company QAGOMA exhibition review

Characters developed over six decades have opened the door to Jim Henson’s world for a whole new generation. Now, Henson’s culture-defining works, from the Muppets to The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, will feature in an immense new exhibition at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art.

Characters developed over six decades have opened the door to Jim Henson’s world for a whole new generation. Now, Henson’s culture-defining works, from the Muppets to The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, will feature in an immense new exhibition at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art.

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

Behind the magic of Jim Henson as huge creature exhibition opens in Queensland

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Characters developed over six decades have opened the door to Jim Henson&rsquo;s world for a whole new generation. Now, Henson&rsquo;s culture-defining works, from the Muppets to The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, will feature in an immense new exhibition at Queensland&rsquo;s Gallery of Modern Art.
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/culture/behind-the-magic-of-jim-henson-as-huge-creature-exhibition-opens-in-queensland/news-story/34fd694e829d385cdc9af54935791993">Behind the magic of Jim Henson as huge creature exhibition opens in Queensland</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Nostalgic magic for a digital age: Jim Henson’s new museum blockbuster

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/cf67adb8-aaa5-426c-b8d0-b4bb008221ba/transcript

Cheng Lei: the wise, sweary, funny survivor of a Chinese prison

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