The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Qantas airfares jump amid Middle East conflict

Flights are five per cent up already and there’s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field. 

Flights are five per cent up already and there’s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field. 

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Qantas airfares could rise amid fortnightly price reviews

Category five Cyclone Narelle bears down on Queensland for first direct hit in a century

Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field if Qatar plant hit again

Flights are five per cent up already and there&rsquo;s likely more to come. Plus, bracing for tropical cyclone Narelle - and why Donald Trump is threatening to blow up a gas field.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-airfares-could-rise-amid-fortnightly-price-reviews/news-story/323eb233f0a9f6cc4985fef947570aff">Qantas airfares could rise amid fortnightly price reviews</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/category-five-cyclone-narelle-bears-down-on-queensland-for-first-direct-hit-in-a-century/news-story/303e11c85abde2f9b9ceead2a8332875">Category five Cyclone Narelle bears down on Queensland for first direct hit in a century</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-latest-iran-lauds-players-who-rejected-temptations-of-australia-as-they-return-home/live-coverage/2c22b81ea27413e37fc393fe73f194ef">Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field if Qatar plant hit again</a>

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.

Why Qantas’ fares are taking off

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Kyle Sandilands’ multimillion-dollar contract torn up by ARN after on-air fallout with Jackie ‘O’ Henderson

Kyle Sandilands says he won’t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he’ll take his former employer, ARN, to court – then what? 

Kyle Sandilands says he won’t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he’ll take his former employer, ARN, to court – then what? 

Read more: The midnight phone call that torpedoed King Kyle Sandilands and see the video on our YouTube channel.

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

Kyle Sandilands says he won&rsquo;t go down without a legal fight after his multimillion-dollar contract was torn up. He claims he&rsquo;ll take his former employer, ARN, to court &ndash; then what?&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/the-midnight-phone-call-that-torpedoed-king-kyle/news-story/9a61de440764940eea958ea227056eee">The midnight phone call that torpedoed King Kyle Sandilands</a> and see the video on our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

What’s next for Kyle Sandilands?

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Australia’s Al Minhad air base targeted by Iranian projectile

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef’s grim coffee prediction.

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef’s grim coffee prediction.

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Australian air base in UAE targeted

Inside the secretive empire of White Fox founders and their $429m fashion phenomenon

Neil Perry’s grim $12 coffee warning amid recession fears

An Australian air base in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by an Iranian projectile. Plus, White Fox founders make their Richest 250 debut and an acclaimed chef&rsquo;s grim coffee prediction.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-latest-top-us-official-quits-over-war-larijani-killing-paves-way-for-iranians-to-topple-regime-netanyahu-says/live-coverage/8a54b40b1e3c83f11e434a4013a91d79">Australian air base in UAE targeted</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/inside-the-secretive-empire-of-white-fox-founders-and-their-429m-fashion-phenomenon/news-story/1650168155c016886fc058557bbf5cee">Inside the secretive empire of White Fox founders and their $429m fashion phenomenon</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/neil-perrys-grim-12-coffee-warning-amid-recession-fears/news-story/8d64f7c10b25aac812971ca46d9e3abc">Neil Perry&rsquo;s grim $12 coffee warning amid recession fears</a>

‘Everyone is absolutely safe’: Australian air base targeted by Iranian projectile

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The Australian Global Food Forum 2026: Chef Neil Perry discusses Ozempic, regulation, and the restaurant business

Neil Perry, the restaurateur behind Sydney gems Gran Torino and Margaret, says he’s going to keep making food for people who love to eat, in spite of the Ozempic craze.

Neil Perry, the restaurateur behind Sydney gems Gran Torino and Margaret, plus Qantas’ menu guru, says he’ll never stop making beautiful food for people who love to eat, in spite of the Ozempic craze.

Read more: ‘Everybody will be suing’: rock star chef Neil Perry’s GLP-1 warning and see the video on our YouTube channel.

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

Neil Perry, the restaurateur behind Sydney gems Gran Torino and Margaret, plus Qantas&rsquo; menu guru, says he&rsquo;ll never stop making beautiful food for people who love to eat, in spite of the Ozempic craze.
Read more: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/everybody-will-be-suing-rock-star-chef-neil-perrys-glp1-warning/news-story/2298710789d6ed76276e9e2ff5a731a6">&lsquo;Everybody will be suing&rsquo;: rock star chef Neil Perry&rsquo;s GLP-1 warning</a> and see the video on our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Superstar chef Neil Perry's beef with Ozempic

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Why Qantas’ fares are taking off

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