The ongoing conflict in Ukraine – among other things – is hitting Australians right in the hip pocket, and relief is a ways off yet.

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet. It's edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.