How Hamas launched surprise attack on Israel from Gaza

Hamas killed or injured thousands in a surprise attack on Israel. Our expert unpacks how the Gaza militants’ deadly plot went undetected.

Hamas killed or injured thousands in a surprise attack on Israel. Our expert unpacks how the Gaza militants’ deadly plot went undetected.

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.

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

Hamas killed or injured thousands in a surprise attack on Israel. Our expert unpacks how the Gaza militants’ deadly plot went undetected.
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’s app.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is 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.

The war Israel didn’t see coming

 Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard speaks on 2013 Gender Discrimination Act amendments at Manchester University lecture

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.

Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland. 

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‘A different time’: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act

Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland

Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, &ldquo;a different time&rdquo; when her government controversially changed Australia&rsquo;s Sex Discrimination Act.
Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/no-public-debate-julia-gillard-rows-back-on-her-changes-to-sex-discrimination-act/news-story/b7115f531f99334e138166ccd3174646">&lsquo;A different time&rsquo;: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/taiwanese-man-charged-with-people-smuggling-after-illegal-boat-arrival-in-queensland/news-story/6e4bfb8d691046ffb1c96ba5ac7cd05c">Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-unveil-new-halves-and-fullback-for-ireland-test/news-story/bc995d0c22e0c5dd5864d5fe13f22194">Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test</a>

‘A different time’: Gillard reflects on controversial gender legislation

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Can the Socceroos win against Egypt in Round of 32 on Friday, July 3?

It’s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. 

It’s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. Today, our ‘football’ expert Josh Whittington is here with a bluffer’s guide: he’ll break down the unexpected delights of this World Cup, how the global superstars stack up and whether soccer is ready to truly take on league and Aussie Rules for Australians’ hearts.

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

Commentary by Josh Whittington:

Skip the dance recital and ban the stutter-step: A fan’s survival guide to World Cup madness

This World Cup is like a school crosscountry run: fast-flowing, long-lasting and it is giving us a stitch

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.

It&rsquo;s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. Today, our &lsquo;football&rsquo; expert Josh Whittington is here with a bluffer&rsquo;s guide: he&rsquo;ll break down the unexpected delights of this World Cup, how the global superstars stack up and whether soccer is ready to truly take on league and Aussie Rules for Australians&rsquo; hearts.
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>.
Commentary by Josh Whittington:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/skip-the-dance-recital-and-ban-the-stutterstep-a-fans-survival-guide-to-world-cup-madness/news-story/858bda5571757851b0f533245bb9554d">Skip the dance recital and ban the stutter-step: A fan&rsquo;s survival guide to World Cup madness</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/this-world-cup-is-like-a-school-crosscountry-run-fastflowing-longlasting-and-it-is-giving-us-a-stitch/news-story/405c44a4e3b9a368d48d05c34476a538">This World Cup is like a school crosscountry run: fast-flowing, long-lasting and it is giving us a stitch</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.

Your emergency World Cup bluffer’s guide

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Nine CEO Matt Stanton to pitch Peter V’landys for NRL broadcast rights

Channel Nine Chief Executive Matt Stanton wants the full broadcast rights for the National Rugby League – and he’ll make an eleventh-hour bid to NRL boss Peter V’landys to get them. 

Channel Nine Chief Executive Matt Stanton wants the full broadcast rights for the National Rugby League – and he’ll make an eleventh-hour bid to NRL boss Peter V’landys to get them. Plus, Elon Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism online, building approvals drop again, and Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles comeback stymied by Australian Maya Joint. 

Read more: 

Nine CEO Matt Stanton will make direct pitch to Peter V’landys for NRL rights in full

‘More toxic’: Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism

Building approvals down for third month in a row

Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon to Australian Maya Joint

Channel Nine Chief Executive Matt Stanton wants the full broadcast rights for the National Rugby League &ndash; and he&rsquo;ll make an eleventh-hour bid to NRL boss Peter V&rsquo;landys to get them. Plus, Elon Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism online, building approvals drop again, and Serena Williams&rsquo; Wimbledon singles comeback stymied by Australian Maya Joint.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/nine-ceo-matt-stanton-will-make-direct-pitch-to-peter-vlandys-for-nrl-rights-in-full/news-story/8d600c86fa1c2566fa9b9ba7de1f371c">Nine CEO Matt Stanton will make direct pitch to Peter V&rsquo;landys for NRL rights in full</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/antisemitism-royal-commission-probes-social-media-failures-allowing-hate-to-thrive/live-coverage/a8dc79c55b4ca75cb51a8520697950b8">&lsquo;More toxic&rsquo;: Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-mark-butler-stands-by-treasury-figures-on-house-price-growth/live-coverage/de4c923781b1837471687ba19156a8ac#/entry/16215052:~:text=HIGHLIGHT-,Building%20approvals%20down%20for%20third%20month%20in%20a%20row,-Noah%20Yim">Building approvals down for third month in a row</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tennis/serena-williams-loses-at-wimbledon-to-australian-maya-joint/news-story/ef2cb7c8b4b7751b0a5294eb49a91fbf">Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon to Australian Maya Joint</a>

 Nine chief’s last-minute pitch for NRL broadcast rights 

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The war Israel didn’t see coming

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