The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Reserve Bank of Australia lifts cash rate by 25 basis points in March 2026

The Reserve Bank raised the cash by a quarter of a percent on Tuesday, taking it to 4.1 per cent. 

The Reserve Bank raised the cash by a quarter of a percent on Tuesday, taking it to 4.1 per cent. Plus, Bowen calls petrol panic-buying ‘un-Australian’, Naveed Akram back in court, and Grace Tame is lashed by Israel’s Australian embassy. 

The Reserve Bank raised the cash by a quarter of a percent on Tuesday, taking it to 4.1 per cent. Plus, Bowen calls petrol panic-buying &lsquo;un-Australian&rsquo;, Naveed Akram back in court, and Grace Tame is lashed by Israel&rsquo;s Australian embassy.&nbsp;

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.

More mortgage pain for Australian homeowners

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Health Minister Mark Butler discusses plans to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme and curb NDIS spending

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see Sarah Ison’s full interview with Health Minister Mark Butler by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year

Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted

Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn

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. 

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see Sarah Ison&rsquo;s full interview with Health Minister Mark Butler 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/ndis-growth-jumps-to-113-per-cent-in-year/news-story/c5cb944b97a9d453d6f13b2378f3dabc">NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/family-supports-to-be-considered-before-ndis-funding-granted/news-story/35b6b677dd34c8e5b4f37de9aca2d38a">Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/budget-2026-ndis-savings-set-to-hit-185bn/news-story/f818e17fe624bfc40aeb7f09aa9acb4a">Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn</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;

Axeman's promise: Mark Butler vows  'no Robo-NDIS’

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Mark Latham’s ex-girlfriend Nathalie Matthews refutes Richard White insider trading allegations

The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans.

The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans.

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Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White

Trump’s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn

 

The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest White House renovation plans.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/mark-lathams-former-partner-nathalie-matthews-denies-receiving-insider-trading-tips-from-richard-white/news-story/0d35255421107c8359db6e11469ac7a7">Mark Latham&rsquo;s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/trumps-latest-white-house-renovation-plan-a-helipad-on-the-south-lawn/news-story/9546a83034cec3792c0f9ad28e21353e">Trump&rsquo;s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn</a>
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Latham’s ex denies Richard White ‘insider trading’ allegations

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Stan’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth on Trial & Seven vs Nine ratings war

Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot. 

Underbelly and Blue Murder weretaken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot. 

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

Read Steve Jackson’s Media Diary here 

Complex BRS case will test Defence

Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise

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. 

Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won&rsquo;t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.&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/author/steve-jackson">Read Steve Jackson&rsquo;s Media Diary here&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-case-is-complex-and-will-test-defence/news-story/6fec4070ce036edc646c22e62ce30e07">Complex BRS case will test Defence</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/how-sevens-news-chief-plans-to-beat-nine-after-interesting-period-of-disruption/news-story/75cd6584090d3586073db945e441ce77">Seven&rsquo;s Ray Kuka plots Nine&rsquo;s demise</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;

Nine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco

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More mortgage pain for Australian homeowners

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