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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eSafety Commission Julie Inman Grant compliance notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam

If you have kids in your life, they’re playing Roblox - and they’ve probably been exposed to contact with strangers, ultra-violent material and maybe content that glorifies the Nazis and ISIS. Today - the federal Government’s launching a war on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to force them to protect children.

If you have kids in your life, they’re playing Roblox - and they’ve probably been exposed to contact with strangers, ultra-violent material and maybe content that glorifies the Nazis and ISIS. Today - the federal Government’s launching a war on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to force them to protect children.

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

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 and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

If you have kids in your life, they&rsquo;re playing Roblox - and they&rsquo;ve probably been exposed to contact with strangers, ultra-violent material and maybe content that glorifies the Nazis and ISIS. Today - the federal Government&rsquo;s launching a war on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to force them to protect children.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<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>.
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 and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

The kids’ video games inspired by ISIS and Nazis

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Dr Beth Upton registered by AHPRA to practise in Port Macquarie, Kempsey

A transgender doctor at the centre of a costly legal battle in the UK has been registered as female by Australia’s medical regulator. Plus, Xi Jinping calls for passage through Strait of Hormuz to be restored and Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. 

A transgender doctor at the centre of a costly legal battle in the UK has been registered as female by Australia’s medical regulator. Plus, Xi Jinping calls for passage through Strait of Hormuz to be restored and Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. 

Read more: 

Trans doctor Beth Upton at centre of UK dispute now working in Australia

China's Xi calls for normal Hormuz passage

Vance set to depart for talks as Iranians stall: report

Apple hardware executive John Ternus to become CEO after Tim Cook steps down

A transgender doctor at the centre of a costly legal battle in the UK has been registered as female by Australia&rsquo;s medical regulator. Plus, Xi Jinping calls for passage through Strait of Hormuz to be restored and Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/trans-doctor-beth-upton-at-centre-of-uk-dispute-now-working-in-australia/news-story/22f7df294aac8587b87eeb610fa55d2b">Trans doctor Beth Upton at centre of UK dispute now working in Australia</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/usiran-talks-appear-on-track-trump-disinclined-to-extend-truce/live-coverage/0e0f35ad53e47c81d019c510e0de2623#:~:text=5%20minutes%20ago-,China%27s,-Xi%20calls%20for">China's Xi calls for normal Hormuz passage</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/usiran-talks-appear-on-track-trump-disinclined-to-extend-truce/live-coverage/0e0f35ad53e47c81d019c510e0de2623#:~:text=Vance%20set%20to-,depart,-for%20talks%20as">Vance set to depart for talks as Iranians stall: report</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/apple-hardware-executive-john-ternus-to-become-ceo-after-tim-cooks-steps-down/news-story/ebda4fc111b294b2dabf22f7a4bcd65b">Apple hardware executive John Ternus to become CEO after Tim Cook steps down</a>

Trans doctor at centre of UK legal stoush registered as ‘female’ in NSW

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Ben Roberts-Smith war-crimes allegations explained: Can Victoria Cross recipient get a fair trial?

Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers will seek a permanent stay of the war crime murder case against the highly decorated soldier, alleging he can’t get a fair trial - as prosecutors reveal they’ve granted immunity to soldiers who admit killing unarmed Afghans, in return for their testimony against Roberts-Smith.

Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers will seek a permanent stay of the war crime murder case against the highly decorated soldier, alleging he can’t get a fair trial - as prosecutors reveal they’ve granted immunity to soldiers who admit killing unarmed Afghans, in return for their testimony against Roberts-Smith.

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

Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers consider making a bid to stop his war crimes trial

Ben Roberts-Smith makes first public comments since war crime charges

Ben Roberts-Smith leaves Silverwater prison, free on bail, ahead of war crimes trial

Chris Merritt’s commentary: Justice system on trial as Ben Roberts-Smith faces historic war crime charges

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

Ben Roberts-Smith&rsquo;s lawyers will seek a permanent stay of the war crime murder case against the highly decorated soldier, alleging he can&rsquo;t get a fair trial - as prosecutors reveal they&rsquo;ve granted immunity to soldiers who admit killing unarmed Afghans, in return for their testimony against Roberts-Smith.
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/nation/ben-robertssmith-to-make-first-public-statement-since-war-crimes-charges/news-story/9a753eaa0bdaaf87c571e719b57341cd">Ben Roberts-Smith&rsquo;s lawyers consider making a bid to stop his war crimes trial</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/ben-robertssmith-to-make-first-public-comments-since-war-crime-charges/news-story/7678d453904702951589bcf70cb0902d">Ben Roberts-Smith makes first public comments since war crime charges</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-fights-for-freedom-ahead-of-war-crimes-trial/news-story/f74ee71d41ae7b5030aa891dd9bb53c3">Ben Roberts-Smith leaves Silverwater prison, free on bail, ahead of war crimes trial</a>
Chris Merritt&rsquo;s commentary: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/justice-system-on-trial-as-ben-robertssmith-faces-historic-war-crime-charges/news-story/57c0561ce10567ff0696d3312ac2c34c">Justice system on trial as Ben Roberts-Smith faces historic war crime charges</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Can Ben Roberts-Smith get a fair trial?

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

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