The Front

The Australian
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Sep 13, 2022 • 13min

The Chris Dawson Effect, and casino lucks out

Sydney’s Star Casino has been read the riot act by the NSW Casino Commission in an inquiry that found it’s unfit to hold a casino licence.  Plus, Chris Dawson’s conviction for murder has prompted police in the Northern Territory to refer the unsolved case of missing Larrimah man Paddy Moriarty to the state’s Director of Public Prosecution. 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 Yoni Bashan with Kristen Amiet and Nick Jensen. Produced by Kristen Amiet and Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 14min

Melissa Caddick twist, and a journo faces jail

Uber-fraudster Melissa Caddick’s disappearance is in the spotlight at a coronial inquest, with fresh - and disturbing - revelations on day one.  Plus, a TV journalist faces prison for refusing to reveal a source - and what the Government is planning to do about it. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 11, 2022 • 15min

Matty Johns’ first knockout, and King Charles in charge

King Charles III orders his feuding sons - Harry and William - and their wives to put on a show of unity. So what sort of monarch will KC3 be?  Plus, rugby league legend Matthew Johns reveals he was first knocked out cold on a footy field at the age of six - and he suffered 80 concussions during his career.  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 Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 9, 2022 • 15min

Death knells ring out, and shocking new Dawson details

King Charles’ III’s first words since his mother’s death. Plus, we reveal startling new revelations about Chris Dawson’s early interactions with his teenage babysitter. And, could the FBI be helping Donald Trump get re-elected? 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 8, 2022 • 16min

Queen Elizabeth II dies, aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s head of state and the longest reigning monarch in history, has died. Buckingham Palace announced the death of her Majesty at 3.30am AEST: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this evening. The King, Prince Charles and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and return to London tomorrow.” In this special episode of The Front, we remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II. 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 Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 13min

Visas for sale, and a concussion dust-up

NRL legend James Graham faces off with ex-Wallaby Peter FitzSimons over concussion.  Plus, why is it so easy to buy an Australian visa? 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 14min

Living in Lyn Dawson’s home, and who’s Liz Truss?

A beautiful gesture from the new owners of the home where Lyn Dawson lived and was probably murdered by her husband Chris Dawson.  Plus, Britain’s new Tory PM is a former anti-monarchist Liberal Democrat - so will Boris Johnson let her get on with it? 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 5, 2022 • 12min

Cop shooting under fire, and new gender school rules

Hold off on surgery: that’s the advice Catholic schools are being told to give students wanting to change their gender. Plus, a coronial inquest begins into the fatal shooting of Warlpiri man Kumanjayi Walker by policeman Zachary Rolfe. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 4, 2022 • 15min

Dawson’s dementia, and football superstar’s raw truth

Convicted killer Chris Dawson has dementia and jail will be “much harder for him”, says his lawyer: so what sentence will he get?  Plus, a searing new podcast investigation on concussion launches today. We meet the football superstar joining The Australian to find answers on head trauma: NRL legend James Graham. 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 Hareem Khan, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 1, 2022 • 14min

Teacher’s Pet returns and Chris Dawson begs for protection

Prisoners are threatening to kill Chris Dawson, his lawyer tells the NSW Supreme Court, begging the judge for special protection.  Plus, Hedley Thomas joins us to reveal the podcast that started it all – The Teacher’s Pet – is back on the air. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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