Bruce Lehrmann and Shane Drumgold attend first day of Walter Sofronoff-led inquiry

An inquiry into the ACT’s criminal justice system is underway. Day one delivered drama and a surprise appearance by Bruce Lehrmann.

An inquiry into the ACT’s criminal justice system is underway. Day one delivered drama and a surprise appearance by Bruce Lehrmann.

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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 composed by Jasper Leak.

An inquiry into the ACT’s criminal justice system is underway. Day one delivered drama and a surprise appearance by Bruce Lehrmann.
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.
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 composed by Jasper Leak.

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.

Infighting, Lehrmann, and Logies: Day one of the Sofronoff inquiry

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he knew about Nick Kyrgios alleged cocaine use

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ alleged use of cocaine was an open secret on the tour. 

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios’ alleged use of cocaine was an open secret on the tour. Plus, Anthony Albanese’s pushes back against China at a crucial meeting of regional leaders, and Donald Trump’s White House ballroom will resume construction without approval from Congress.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas claims he knew about Nick Kyrgios alleged drug use before ban was handed down

Albanese pushes back at China’s warning shot over Taiwan

Supreme Court allows Trump to keep building White House ballroom

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios&rsquo; alleged use of cocaine was an open secret on the tour. Plus, Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s pushes back against China at a crucial meeting of regional leaders, and Donald Trump&rsquo;s White House ballroom will resume construction without approval from Congress.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/us-open-2026-australian-veteran-james-duckworth-defeats-french-open-semifinallist-in-first-round/news-story/6eda29d39eeab34c15484d364ee9c647">Stefanos Tsitsipas claims he knew about Nick Kyrgios alleged drug use before ban was handed down</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-one-nation-a-threat-to-senior-labor-and-liberal-mps/live-coverage/65b3e76072b483a3d4608c824d455b30">Albanese pushes back at China&rsquo;s warning shot over Taiwan</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-keep-building-white-house-ballroom/news-story/3cd5c892fd0589d485d93d33a7903794">Supreme Court allows Trump to keep building White House ballroom</a>

‘I knew’: Tsitsipas drops Kyrgios drug bombshell

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Pacific Islands Forum 2026: Taiwan’s attendance sees leaders leave crucial meeting

The Great Game gets down and dirty as China throws a tantrum about Taiwan’s inclusion in the Pacific Islands Forum, and key regional PMs suddenly decide against attending.

The Great Game gets down and dirty as China throws a tantrum about Taiwan’s inclusion in thePacific Islands Forum, and key regional PMs suddenly decide against attending. Ben Packham is here to help us work out what is really going on. 

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Pacific Islands Forum preparations thrown into disarray

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 Great Game gets down and dirty as China throws a tantrum about Taiwan&rsquo;s inclusion in the Pacific Islands Forum, and key regional PMs suddenly decide against attending. Ben Packham is here to help us work out what is really going on.&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/nation/pacific-islands-forum-preparations-thrown-into-disarray/news-story/f9a94b9838f796b190f57d3fc08b96b4">Pacific Islands Forum preparations thrown into disarray</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;

Island meltdown: China’s massive blow-up rocks the Pacific

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Pauline Hanson fires up after One Nation’s Secret Harbour by-election win, Anthony Albanese comments

Anthony Albanese is inciting violence against One Nation – that’s Pauline Hanson’s claim after winning another by-election. Plus, legal experts say Western Australia’s Attorney-General should launch a coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous children in Port Hedland in 2022.

Anthony Albanese is inciting violence against One Nation – that’s Pauline Hanson’s claim after winning another by-election. Plus, legal experts say Western Australia’s Attorney-General should launch a coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous children in Port Hedland in 2022.

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Hanson accuses Albanese of directly inciting violence against her

Top barrister Tom Percy demands inquest into Hawke children’s deaths citing ‘exceptional circumstances’

Anthony Albanese is inciting violence against One Nation &ndash; that&rsquo;s Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s claim after winning another by-election. Plus, legal experts say Western Australia&rsquo;s Attorney-General should launch a coronial inquest into the deaths of three Indigenous children in Port Hedland in 2022.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-pacific-islands-forum-preparations-thrown-into-disarray/live-coverage/5238a9abffffd886e11567e18fc88af5">Hanson accuses Albanese of directly inciting violence against her</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/top-barrister-tom-percy-demands-inquest-into-hawke-childrens-deaths-citing-exceptional-circumstances/news-story/da7d95ddb7ed655cbed8273fe1fc88c8">Top barrister Tom Percy demands inquest into Hawke children&rsquo;s deaths citing &lsquo;exceptional circumstances&rsquo;</a>

Pauline Hanson fires up after byelection win

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Infighting, Lehrmann, and Logies: Day one of the Sofronoff inquiry

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