Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban | Anika Wells Travel Scandal

Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s is now in effect—hear the reaction from an advocate and the Communications Minister. Plus, Minister Anika Wells is under fire and facing a travel entitlements scandal.

Australia&rsquo;s new law banning social media for under-16s is now in effect&mdash;hear the reaction from an advocate and the Communications Minister. Plus, Minister Anika Wells is under fire and facing a travel entitlements scandal.

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.

Tears and cheers as kids are booted off social media   

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The Front podcast: Beast - the MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe

Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell “by the balls” is a wild Port Kembla ride. It’s got plenty of biff, a big heart, and is part of a promising chapter in Australian film.

Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell “by the balls” is a wild Port Kembla ride. With plenty of biff and a big heart, Beast is part of a promising new chapter in Australian film.

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 hosted by Claire Harvey and co-produced with Jasper Leak. 

Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell &ldquo;by the balls&rdquo; is a wild Port Kembla ride. With plenty of biff and a big heart, Beast is part of a promising new chapter in Australian film.
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 hosted by Claire Harvey and co-produced with Jasper Leak.&nbsp;

Russell Crowe brings out the Beast

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Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail ahead of war crimes trial relating to Australian Defence Force tours of duty in Afghanistan

Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court.

Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court. Plus, leaders meet to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and Federal police up charges against a Sydney childcare worker.

Read more: 

Ben Roberts-Smith wins freedom ahead of war crimes trial

Starmer and Macron to lead talks on Strait of Hormuz

War 'going swimmingly', should be 'ending soon': Trump

Lebanon accuses Israel of breaking ceasefire: report

‘Worst nightmare’: 137 abuse charges hit Sydney childcare worker

Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney&rsquo;s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court. Plus, leaders meet to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and Federal police up charges against a Sydney childcare worker.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ben-robertssmith-fights-for-freedom-ahead-of-war-crimes-trial/news-story/f74ee71d41ae7b5030aa891dd9bb53c3">Ben Roberts-Smith wins freedom ahead of war crimes trial</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/us-will-actively-pursue-ships-helping-iran-in-the-pacific/live-coverage/f7c63b3cd52514efb5d3a2e002c40e94#/entry/15214202:~:text=Starmer%20and%20Macron%20to%20lead%20talks%20on%20Strait%20of%20Hormuz">Starmer and Macron to lead talks on Strait of Hormuz</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/us-will-actively-pursue-ships-helping-iran-in-the-pacific/live-coverage/f7c63b3cd52514efb5d3a2e002c40e94#/entry/15214202:~:text=War%20%27-,going,-swimmingly%27%2C%20should%20be">War 'going swimmingly', should be 'ending soon': Trump</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/us-will-actively-pursue-ships-helping-iran-in-the-pacific/live-coverage/f7c63b3cd52514efb5d3a2e002c40e94#/entry/15214202:~:text=HIGHLIGHT-,Lebanon,-accuses%20Israel%20of">Lebanon accuses Israel of breaking ceasefire: report</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/worst-nightmare-137-abuse-charges-hit-sydney-childcare-worker/news-story/f1b801ac9044a864970fb813a9bb1b0b">&lsquo;Worst nightmare&rsquo;: 137 abuse charges hit Sydney childcare worker</a>

 Ben Roberts-Smith bailed in Sydney

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Viva Energy fuel refinery fire exposes weaknesses in Australia’s oil supply chain

As a spectacular refinery fire heaps pressure on the Government to amp up its emergency fuel response, we take a close look at the complex, shaky global supply chain that passes through some very unsavoury places on its way to the Asian refineries that provide most of our petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.

As a spectacular refinery fire heaps pressure on the Government to amp up its emergency fuel response, we take a close look at the complex, shaky global supply chain that passes through some very unsavoury places on its way to the Asian refineries that provide most of our petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.

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

Viva Energy refinery blaze threatens to disrupt national fuel supply

Geelong refinery fire exposes critical weakness in Australia’s fuel security

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. 

As a spectacular refinery fire heaps pressure on the Government to amp up its emergency fuel response, we take a close look at the complex, shaky global supply chain that passes through some very unsavoury places on its way to the Asian refineries that provide most of our petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.
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/viva-energy-refinery-blaze-threatens-to-disrupt-national-fuel-supply/news-story/fa9f9963bd845c9b99acc80ad99aad4f">Viva Energy refinery blaze threatens to disrupt national fuel supply</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/geelong-refinery-fire-exposes-critical-weakness-in-australias-fuel-security/news-story/cff9ec7229c7a9abd11b27bd60fbca82">Geelong refinery fire exposes critical weakness in Australia&rsquo;s fuel security</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;

How oil from Iran and Russia gets into our fragile fuel supply chain

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Tears and cheers as kids are booted off social media

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