DNA analysis identifies Australian WWI troops killed in Battle of Fromelles

Australian soldiers killed in a WW1 battle were identified using DNA analysis. Now, they’ll be laid to rest by newly discovered relatives.

Australian soldiers killed in a WW1 battle were identified using DNA analysis. Now, they’ll be laid to rest by newly discovered relatives.

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

Australian soldiers killed in a WW1 battle were identified using DNA analysis. Now, they’ll be laid to rest by newly discovered relatives.
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 and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. 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.

Life after death: How fallen WWI diggers got their names back

White House Correspondents Association dinner shooting: President Donald Trump presses on with ballroom construction, lashes 60 Minutes over Cole Allen manifesto

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. 

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. 

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Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts ‘horrible’ reporter after shooter’s ‘pedophile, rapist’ manifesto claim aired

Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-war-trump-shooting-latest-president-details-manifesto-behind-assassination-attempt/live-coverage/0af2c8decb939be4b60ce8798823bb98#/entry/15304143">Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts &lsquo;horrible&rsquo; reporter after shooter&rsquo;s &lsquo;pedophile, rapist&rsquo; manifesto claim aired</a>

 King Charles’ US trip to go ahead in wake of attempted shooting

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/6772a74e-d32f-4d1b-a3cc-b43900672020/transcript

Anzac Day 2026: Victoria Cross recipient Keith Payne says he’d march beside Ben Roberts-Smith

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.  Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. 

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.  Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. 

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

Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war

Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations

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. 

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it&rsquo;s Australia&rsquo;s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.&nbsp; Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today.&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/century-of-sacrifice-how-two-brave-women-are-united-by-hidden-cost-of-war/news-story/148ee9e0be075d4ff8a030b0582f140f">Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-told-by-australias-mostdecorated-soldier-we-are-all-on-your-side/news-story/da70239e0335d8317a1290cc146b4bcc">Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations</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;

Why do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith?

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Best Australian TV Shows of all time: The top 25 list

Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe.

Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe. 

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.

Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia&rsquo;s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast <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.

Australia’s top 25 TV shows from Blue Murder to Bluey

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/2fb3740d-3436-44af-8cc0-a91900716aa5/clips/2d72363f-6643-49e5-becc-b43600488085/transcript

Life after death: How fallen WWI diggers got their names back

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