The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Jess Wilson elected Victorian Liberal leader, Battin out

ess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party on Tuesday after her predecessor Brad Battin lost a spill motion. Plus, Nine cuts 50 jobs. 

Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party on Tuesday after her predecessor Brad Battin lost a spill motion. Plus, Nine cuts 50 jobs. 

Jess Wilson was elected leader of the Victorian Liberal Party on Tuesday after her predecessor Brad Battin lost a spill motion. Plus, Nine cuts 50 jobs.&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. 

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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 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.

New Victorian Liberal leader Allan’s ‘worst nightmare’

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Jilly Cooper’s Rivals season 2 review: David Tennant, Alex Hassell return for ‘bonkbuster’ series

 Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

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

Jilly Cooper’s Rivals review – all hail TV’s filthiest hit

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. 

Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and &lsquo;80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn&rsquo;t write it today &ndash; and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.
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/jilly-coopers-rivals-review-all-hail-tvs-filthiest-hit/news-story/793a92bf728f05a43fe65ad6dfb943d0">Jilly Cooper&rsquo;s Rivals review &ndash; all hail TV&rsquo;s filthiest hit</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;

Sex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today

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he Front podcast afternoon headlines: Donald Trump says Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

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‘We’re the hottest’: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi

Surprise ‘death tax’ buried in federal budget’s small print


‘Celine Dion with a bogan heart’: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem&rsquo;s going to the Eurovision grand final.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/were-the-hottest-trump-denies-us-decline-claim-ahead-of-tea-with-xi/live-coverage/41b6beb714b3875e40b303700424dc9b#/entry/15520815">&lsquo;We&rsquo;re the hottest&rsquo;: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/wealth/budget-2026-surprise-death-tax-buried-in-small-print/news-story/19d6ec70b4a6eb96174f376c8ba166ee">Surprise &lsquo;death tax&rsquo; buried in federal budget&rsquo;s small print </a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/celine-dion-with-a-bogan-heart-delta-goodrem-delivers-historic-australian-moment-at-eurovision/news-story/77896f2338a9e6de3310876746ed28cb">&lsquo;Celine Dion with a bogan heart&rsquo;: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision</a>

China ‘won’t supply weapons to Iran’: Trump

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Federal Court finds Coles misled customers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, supermarket giant now facing huge fines

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.

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

Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds

How Australia’s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices

Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers ‘gaming the system’

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. 

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts &ndash; although it didn&rsquo;t unlawfully jack up its prices. That&rsquo;s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.
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/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4"></a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4">Coles misled shoppers with &lsquo;Down Down&rsquo; discounts, Federal Court finds</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/how-australias-biggest-farmers-allegedly-rigged-broccoli-and-lettuce-prices/news-story/04909a1e6ad0250a5be4a6359da5991d">How Australia&rsquo;s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/woolworths-chief-tells-court-pricing-rules-stopped-suppliers-gaming-the-system/news-story/6b4a9f5fdd21929561aa8f7382a578e5">Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers &lsquo;gaming the system&rsquo;</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;

The watchdog who savaged Coles

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New Victorian Liberal leader Allan’s ‘worst nightmare’

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