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>

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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;
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.

Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff 

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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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Gina Rinehart's big move: the billionaires circling Southern Cross Media for control of Channel Seven, The West Australian, The Sunday Times, Hit, Triple M and LiSTNR

She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. 

She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John Stensholt, is here. 

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

Billionaire Gina Rinehart funding Bruce McWilliam’s Southern Cross Media share buy

Southern Cross takeover deal sparks questions over tax and who’s in control

Billionaire Alex Waislitz says Southern Cross must make room for Bruce McWilliam

New chief ends executive bloodletting by reinstating ousted Seven boss

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

 

She&rsquo;s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart&rsquo;s third foray into entertainment - so what&rsquo;s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John Stensholt, is here.&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/billionaire-gina-rinehart-funding-bruce-mcwilliams-southern-cross-media-share-buy/news-story/dcb2d2ba730ea11ca78297b6cc36889a">Billionaire Gina Rinehart funding Bruce McWilliam&rsquo;s Southern Cross Media share buy</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/dataroom/southern-cross-takeover-deal-sparks-questions-over-tax-and-whos-in-control/news-story/a3eaa5721e6c0090e4688454d91eae1f">Southern Cross takeover deal sparks questions over tax and who&rsquo;s in control</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/billionaire-alex-waislitz-says-southern-cross-must-make-room-for-bruce-mcwilliam/news-story/0e61fb02987acbd323e2562721d45fa5">Billionaire Alex Waislitz says Southern Cross must make room for Bruce McWilliam</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/new-chief-ends-executive-bloodletting-by-reinstating-ousted-seven-boss/news-story/a34f39dd8c9bd30d5aa9ca6ecb456f9c">New chief ends executive bloodletting by reinstating ousted Seven boss</a>
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;
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Why Gina Rinehart is circling Channel Seven

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Headline inflation eases to 4.2% but rate hike risk possible at next RBA meeting

Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise.

Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise.

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Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers’ budget threatens downturn

Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes

Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/economy-slumps-as-high-inflation-and-chalmers-budget-threatens-downturn/news-story/14c57fb7a848dc265d8524bdb2d0c205">Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers&rsquo; budget threatens downturn</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/asx-200-on-inflation-watch-after-mixed-us-session/live-coverage/ce9a4221902fcf7d75b3d437bd4d5adb">Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes</a>

Inflation’s down - but not enough

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Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff

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