Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership following Makersfield by-election win

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will launch a challenge for the UK Prime Ministership after winning a resounding by-election victory in Makersfield. Plus, a retired Army Major accuses the Australian Defence Force of ‘fabricating evidence’ in crash probe, and The Australian’s Culture section wins journalism’s top prize.

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will launch a challenge for the UK Prime Ministership after winning a resounding by-election victory in Makersfield. Plus, a retired Army Major accuses the Australian Defence Force of ‘fabricating evidence’ in crash probe, and The Australian’s Culture section wins journalism’s top prize.

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‘Voted for change’: Burnham sets up Starmer fight with Makerfield win

Analysis by Jacquelin Magnay: Andy Burnham’s win sparks Labour civil war with Keir Starmer’s leadership in peril

Commentary by Patrick Maguire: Labour voters want a revolution or the party’s over

Fatal MRH-90 chopper crash ‘foreseeable’, report ‘corrupted’: test pilots

The Australian’s new Culture section secures top journalism award in its first year

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will launch a challenge for the UK Prime Ministership after winning a resounding by-election victory in Makersfield. Plus, a retired Army Major accuses the Australian Defence Force of &lsquo;fabricating evidence&rsquo; in crash probe, and The Australian&rsquo;s Culture section wins journalism&rsquo;s top prize.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/andy-burnham-to-defy-prime-minister-with-leadership-bid-as-change-is-coming/news-story/2a4f6c290b147a4f3183326c1fd19a26">&lsquo;Voted for change&rsquo;: Burnham sets up Starmer fight with Makerfield win</a>
Analysis by Jacquelin Magnay: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/andy-burnhams-win-sparks-labour-civil-war-with-keir-starmers-leadership-in-peril/news-story/5490ab67f8875f180a780ab0cdb9fbad">Andy Burnham&rsquo;s win sparks Labour civil war with Keir Starmer&rsquo;s leadership in peril</a>
Commentary by Patrick Maguire: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/labour-voters-want-a-revolution-or-the-partys-over/news-story/0dd32125cd7fe68328fde6739e6050e7">Labour voters want a revolution or the party&rsquo;s over</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/defence/fatal-mrh90-chopper-crash-foreseeable-report-corrupted-test-pilots/news-story/09d8b88fde29f14f089af2055e9819c2">Fatal MRH-90 chopper crash &lsquo;foreseeable&rsquo;, report &lsquo;corrupted&rsquo;: test pilots</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/the-australians-new-culture-section-secures-top-journalism-award-in-its-first-year/news-story/e2dbc125950770d75ff792df6a8e30b2">The Australian&rsquo;s new Culture section secures top journalism award in its first year</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. 

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.

 Keir Starmer is a dead PM walking after rival's big win

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Leviticus movie review: Geordie Gray on the Australian horror film filling cinemas around the globe

Once dismissed as dangerous and unworthy, Australian horror is now a global box-office phenomenon.

Once dismissed as dangerous and unworthy, Australian horror is now a global box-office phenomenon. Geordie Gray is here to explore the terrifying new film Leviticus - a Sundance hit that captures the dread of regional isolation - and trace the evolution of the genre from the controversial Wake in Fright to modern ‘elevated’ horror movies like The Babadook and Talk to Me.

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

Australian horror was once banned – now it’s booming

Backrooms: Inside the film that began as a meme

The Babadook breathes new life into horror genre

When a young Indigenous couple brings home their baby, things take a sinister turn

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. 

 

Once dismissed as dangerous and unworthy, Australian horror is now a global box-office phenomenon. Geordie Gray is here to explore the terrifying new film Leviticus - a Sundance hit that captures the dread of regional isolation - and trace the evolution of the genre from the controversial Wake in Fright to modern &lsquo;elevated&rsquo; horror movies like The Babadook and Talk to Me.
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/australian-horror-was-once-banned-now-its-booming/news-story/1f08ba142550acafa8156028e0c514d3">Australian horror was once banned &ndash; now it&rsquo;s booming</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/backrooms-inside-the-film-that-began-as-a-meme/news-story/ee86786c118e8a6fdfd2ce835e6a102d">Backrooms: Inside the film that began as a meme</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/the-babadook-breathes-new-life-into-horror-genre/news-story/67e35ec6b96eb4dfb42d4301a474f522">The Babadook breathes new life into horror genre</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/when-a-young-indigenous-couple-brings-home-their-baby-things-take-a-sinister-turn/news-story/f90549dab511ad12d4dd72dc88d99bf8">When a young Indigenous couple brings home their baby, things take a sinister turn</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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Choc tops and chainsaws: the Australian horror boom

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Why did Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers backflip on capital gains tax reforms announced in 2026 federal budget?

After the most bruising five weeks of his prime ministership, Anthony Albanese has announced four big - and very complicated - changes to the controversial capital gains tax and death tax measures in the Budget - but will it be enough to quell the fury of young investors and entrepreneurs who feel the government’s let them down?

After the most bruising five weeks of his prime ministership, Anthony Albanese has announced four big - and very complicated - changes to the controversial capital gains tax and death tax measures in the Budget - but will it be enough to quell the fury of young investors and entrepreneurs who feel the government’s let them down?

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

Winners and losers as government overhauls small business tax breaks after industry backlash

Backflips and backdowns: what you need to know about the budget changes

Commentary by Judith Sloan: Labor’s tax reform teaches a masterclass in incompetence

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. 

After the most bruising five weeks of his prime ministership, Anthony Albanese has announced four big - and very complicated - changes to the controversial capital gains tax and death tax measures in the Budget - but will it be enough to quell the fury of young investors and entrepreneurs who feel the government&rsquo;s let them down?
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>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/winners-and-losers-as-government-overhauls-small-business-tax-breaks-after-industry-backlash/news-story/af37dd39cae4d430f0e9e3ba50f45365">Winners and losers as government overhauls small business tax breaks after industry backlash</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/backflips-and-backdowns-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-budget-changes/news-story/69d04b35c5d99096fb92f9ab7eaf6b9b">Backflips and backdowns: what you need to know about the budget changes</a>
Commentary by Judith Sloan:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/labors-tax-reform-teaches-a-masterclass-in-incompetence/news-story/5654c7c058dbc054bcd00bc0f0bac7c1">Labor&rsquo;s tax reform teaches a masterclass in incompetence</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;

Albo’s Pauline-powered backflip

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Jackie ‘O’ Henderson forges ahead with ARN legal claim after Kyle Sandilands settles

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s barrister said they’re “very much progressing” her unfair dismissal claim against ARN after her former co-host Kyle Sandilands settled with the network.

ackie ‘O’ Henderson’s barrister said they’re “very much progressing” her unfair dismissal claim against ARN after her former co-host Kyle Sandilands settled with the network. Plus, Israel’s dismay over US-Iran deal and the World Cup is rocked by spying claims.

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Jackie O vows to proceed with $82m suit against radio giant ARN

‘Catastrophic’: Israel dismayed as Trump, Pezeshkian officially sign deal


Commentary by Joe Kelly: Trump’s deal sees America concede while Iran delays on nuclear program

World Cup rocked by drone 'spying' claims

ackie &lsquo;O&rsquo; Henderson&rsquo;s barrister said they&rsquo;re &ldquo;very much progressing&rdquo; her unfair dismissal claim against ARN after her former co-host Kyle Sandilands settled with the network. Plus, Israel&rsquo;s dismay over US-Iran deal and the World Cup is rocked by spying claims.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/jackie-o-vows-to-proceed-with-82m-suit-against-radio-giant-arn/news-story/2156850c8a0ea3c927b552561109833c">Jackie O vows to proceed with $82m suit against radio giant ARN</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trump-deal-with-iran-opens-oil-tap-for-iran/news-story/e99f3f6ace8ab2fd3edeae42d8a56dec">&lsquo;Catastrophic&rsquo;: Israel dismayed as Trump, Pezeshkian officially sign deal </a>
Commentary by Joe Kelly: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trumps-deal-sees-america-concede-while-iran-delays-on-nuclear-program/news-story/7c4f59ffbb5897a290f7159f26cf00bc">Trump&rsquo;s deal sees America concede while Iran delays on nuclear program</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/fifa-world-cup-all-the-latest-news-results-and-updates-from-day-7/live-coverage/a522770c8299700a21b5c8d073837669#/entry/15900165:~:text=PINNED-,HIGHLIGHT,-World%20Cup%20rocked">World Cup rocked by drone 'spying' claims</a>

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson forges ahead with ARN legal claim

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Keir Starmer is a dead PM walking after rival's big win

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