The Front Podcast: Victoria’s meat pie election

Silly stunts, slick messages and a Premier desperate to win a third term. We unpack the Victorian election with veteran journo John Ferguson

Silly stunts, slick messages and a Premier desperate to win a third term. We unpack the Victorian election with veteran journo John Ferguson

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

Silly stunts, slick messages and a Premier desperate to win a third term. We unpack the Victorian election with veteran journo John Ferguson
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music 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 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.

Victoria’s meat pie election

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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COP31 Turkey: Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says summit won’t elicit any radical policy changes

Australians want action on climate change – just not too fast. That's the take from Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who's spoken exclusively to The Australian ahead of a huge global climate summit where he's promising Australia will reject any radical policy changes.

Australians want action on climate change – just not too fast. That's the take from Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who's spoken exclusively to The Australian ahead of a huge global climate summit where he's promising Australia will reject any radical policy changes.

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

Expect no ‘massive breakthrough’ at COP, Chris Bowen warns

COP it on the chin: Chris Bowen ‘must focus on fuel crisis’

Chris Bowen to serve as COP31 president after Australia cedes hosting rights to Turkey

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

Australians want action on climate change &ndash; just not too fast. That's the take from Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who's spoken exclusively to The Australian ahead of a huge global climate summit where he's promising Australia will reject any radical policy changes.
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/nation/politics/expect-no-massive-breakthrough-at-cop-chris-bowen-warns/news-story/f20aa26cfe98ae3e55c728929e984a88">Expect no &lsquo;massive breakthrough&rsquo; at COP, Chris Bowen warns</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/cop-it-on-the-chin-chris-bowen-must-focus-on-fuel-crisis/news-story/a7c68f79a89d49ecc6e779116c56b02d">COP it on the chin: Chris Bowen &lsquo;must focus on fuel crisis&rsquo;</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/australia-set-to-cede-cop31-hosting-rights-to-turkey/news-story/edfa43d3b3aa9044f20c614d2097b389">Chris Bowen to serve as COP31 president after Australia cedes hosting rights to Turkey</a>
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

Chris Bowen’s climate consolation prize

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Victoria’s meat pie election

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