Michael Jackson The Verdict documentary on Netflix picks up the pieces left out of ‘Michael’ biopic

Michael Jackson’s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance. 

Michael Jackson’s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance. 

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Review by Nikki Gemmell: Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a dishonest insult to the genre

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

From The Front: How do we feel about Michael Jackson the musical?

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. 

Michael Jackson&rsquo;s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance.&nbsp;
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Review by Nikki Gemmell: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/why-the-new-michael-jackson-biopic-is-a-dishonest-insult-to-the-genre/news-story/7cc4f8a57fcaebc4b4e8a41cdeb66170">Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a dishonest insult to the genre</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/whos-bad-not-michael-jackson-in-new-bigbudget-biopic/news-story/c61c91a056d54c1d98eb951085dd0af9">Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic</a>
From The Front: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/how-do-we-feel-about-michael-jackson-the-musical/audio/8fcebfb1be5dc8e5de78e5592e33740f">How do we feel about Michael Jackson the musical?</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;

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 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.

The new Michael Jackson fans who don’t want to hear the truth 

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Tim Fischer’s widow demands apology from Pauline Hanson over ‘witch’ claim

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer’s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed. 

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer’s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed. 

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Andrew Forrest inks mining deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners

Apologise or prove ‘witch’ claim: widow

Catch all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup here

Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer&rsquo;s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/andrew-forrest-inks-mining-deal-with-juukan-gorge-traditional-owners/news-story/e2152c03540eb8e8434db114e7b221ef">Andrew Forrest inks mining deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/tim-fischers-widow-judy-brewer-demands-proof-from-pauline-hanson-over-witch-claim/news-story/ef62a45e650b1de72b9f4f033648be89">Apologise or prove &lsquo;witch&rsquo; claim: widow</a>
Catch all the action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football">here</a>

Furious widow blasts Hanson over ‘witch-burning’ claim

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Federal Court Judge Ian Jackman rebukes fellow judges over decision delays in Rule of Law Institute speech

A spectacular legal brawl – between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.

A spectacular legal brawl – between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.

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

Judge slams fellows over ‘egregious’ delays

What’s behind the High Court silence on Beech-Jones?

Just do your job, top silk tells judge 

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. 

A spectacular legal brawl &ndash; between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law.
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/federal-court-judge-ian-jackman-slams-fellow-judges-over-egregious-judgment-delays/news-story/836b036725874973de0ddd9d248b9d62">Judge slams fellows over &lsquo;egregious&rsquo; delays</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/whats-behind-the-high-courts-silence-on-beechjones/news-story/1615204a2ccd093e77d53a993f5b6f88">What&rsquo;s behind the High Court silence on Beech-Jones?</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/stick-to-your-job-silks-blunt-message-to-high-court-judge-robert-beechjones/news-story/021de7c47fb72d51cbc87299a6443559">Just do your job, top silk tells judge</a>&nbsp;
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;

‘Ashamed’: Judge Jackman fires up over court delays

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Listeners desert KIIS FM following end of Kyle & Jackie O Show 

The first full radio ratings since the implosion of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are in – and it’s bad news for KIIS FM and its parent network ARN. Plus, Australians push back against the data-centre boom.

The first full radio ratings since the implosion of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are in – and it’s bad news for KIIS FM and its parent network ARN. Plus, Australians push back against the data-centre boom.

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KIISFM’s ratings collapse post Kyle and Jackie ‘O’ era

Data centre boom faces ‘immense’ community backlash over project fears

The first full radio ratings since the implosion of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are in &ndash; and it&rsquo;s bad news for KIIS FM and its parent network ARN. Plus, Australians push back against the data-centre boom.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/kiisfms-ratings-collapse-post-kyle-and-jackie-o-era/news-story/c4182cb001d2c92924ae2c07a6d5756d">KIISFM&rsquo;s ratings collapse post Kyle and Jackie &lsquo;O&rsquo; era</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/data-centre-boom-faces-immense-community-backlash-over-project-fears/news-story/790cdc1193df23174c02419f0e26c027">Data centre boom faces &lsquo;immense&rsquo; community backlash over project fears</a>

Listeners desert KIIS FM after Kyle & Jackie O exit

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The new Michael Jackson fans who don’t want to hear the truth

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