2026 Intergenerational Report: Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags deficits for 40 years

Budget deficits for the next 40 years and fewer births than deaths: that’s the confronting forecast from the Government’s intergenerational report. Plus, AFL fans to fork out thousands of dollars for Grand Final flights and KIIS FM’s new breakfast presenters are revealed.

Budget deficits for the next 40 years and fewer births than deaths: that’s the confronting forecast from the Government’s intergenerational report. Plus, AFL fans to fork out thousands of dollars for Grand Final flights and KIIS FM’s new breakfast presenters are revealed.

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Deficits for the next 40 years and a shrinking, ageing Australia in Jim Chalmers’ intergenerational report

Airlines cash in as Brisbane and Perth AFL fans face $3000 Melbourne flights

Budget deficits for the next 40 years and fewer births than deaths: that&rsquo;s the confronting forecast from the Government&rsquo;s intergenerational report. Plus, AFL fans to fork out thousands of dollars for Grand Final flights and KIIS FM&rsquo;s new breakfast presenters are revealed.
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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.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

Forty years of deficits ahead: Intergenerational Report

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Earl Charles Spencer, brother of late Princess Diana, to release book almost 30 years after her death

Shocking allegations against the King, raised by his once brother-in-law: it’s the new royal drama centred on the aftermath of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. So why is Charles Spencer choosing this moment, 29 years later, to accuse King Charles? And what does it mean for Diana’s sons? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. 

Shocking allegations against the King, raised by his once brother-in-law: it’s the new royal drama centred on the aftermath of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. So why is Charles Spencer choosing this moment, 29 years later, to accuse King Charles? And what does it mean for Diana’s sons? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. 

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‘Like a lottery winner’: Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of elation after Diana’s death

Charles Spencer details explosive Princess Diana funeral row with Prince Charles in new memoir

Earl Spencer v King Charles - the battle for Diana’s legacy

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. 

Shocking allegations against the King, raised by his once brother-in-law: it&rsquo;s the new royal drama centred on the aftermath of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. So why is Charles Spencer choosing this moment, 29 years later, to accuse King Charles? And what does it mean for Diana&rsquo;s sons? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London.&nbsp;
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/world/like-a-lottery-winner-earl-spencer-accuses-king-charles-of-elation-after-dianas-death/news-story/4d00d2bdddc6eec8f06f9f746d6f9d6a">&lsquo;Like a lottery winner&rsquo;: Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of elation after Diana&rsquo;s death</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/earl-spencer-details-explosive-princess-diana-funeral-row-with-prince-charles-in-new-memoir/news-story/45f1183bed354a93b9c6b83a14c1fa0e">Charles Spencer details explosive Princess Diana funeral row with Prince Charles in new memoir</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/earl-spencer-v-king-charles-the-battle-for-dianas-legacy/news-story/fb69b61c50164cd98336c844c9d5cb11">Earl Spencer v King Charles - the battle for Diana&rsquo;s legacy</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;

Diana’s brother or King Charles: who’s telling the truth? 

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The Ed Sheeran and Macklemore saga, and the free speech debate threatening the Loop tour

Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour collapsing over Gaza certainly wasn’t on our bingo card. After opening act Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey gig, he was dropped from the lineup - sparking a mass exit of the remaining support acts. Now, fans are left wondering: can the tour even go on?

Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour collapsing over Gaza certainly wasn’t on our bingo card. After opening act Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey gig, he was dropped from the lineup - sparking a mass exit of the remaining support acts. Now, fans are left wondering: can the tour even go on?

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

‘You don’t get to decide’: Macklemore’s axing should be welcomed

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. 

Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s Loop tour collapsing over Gaza certainly wasn&rsquo;t on our bingo card. After opening act Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey gig, he was dropped from the lineup - sparking a mass exit of the remaining support acts. Now, fans are left wondering: can the tour even go on?
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/world/you-dont-get-to-decide-macklemores-axing-should-be-welcomed/news-story/37e90d8cc38df2adf862296260919761">&lsquo;You don&rsquo;t get to decide&rsquo;: Macklemore&rsquo;s axing should be welcomed</a>
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.&nbsp;

Is Ed Sheeran too big for the keffiyeh crowd to cancel?

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Care of Indigenous children to be scrutinised at national summit following deaths of Hawke children in Port Hedland

Shocking failings in the care of Indigenous children will be explored at a national roundtable of ministers and First Nations leaders in Perth next week. Plus, Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock warns of further rate rises and international travellers held up by a smart-gate glitch.

Shocking failings in the care of Indigenous children will be explored at a national roundtable of ministers and First Nations leaders in Perth next week. Plus, Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock warns of further rate rises and international travellers held up by a smart-gate glitch. 

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National roundtable to be held on Indigenous child safety crisis

RBA warns of rate hikes, inflation ‘risks’

Border Force manually processes travellers as airport e-gate outage hits holiday rush

Shocking failings in the care of Indigenous children will be explored at a national roundtable of ministers and First Nations leaders in Perth next week. Plus, Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock warns of further rate rises and international travellers held up by a smart-gate glitch.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics-latest-holiday-work-visa-changes-an-act-of-economic-sabotage-say-farmers/live-coverage/8a1b376b86b7e0889eb29589dfb297c4#/entry/17490298">RBA warns of rate hikes, inflation &lsquo;risks&rsquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/border-force-manually-processes-travellers-as-airport-egate-outage-hits-holiday-rush/news-story/0a08ac75e4cbfc95ae22ab42b2affab9">Border Force manually processes travellers as airport e-gate outage hits holiday rush</a>

Care of Indigenous children to be scrutinised at national summit

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Forty years of deficits ahead: Intergenerational Report

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