The Front

The Australian
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Jun 13, 2022 • 16min

Cocaine diver’s mysterious past, and a third boat arrives

Bruno Borges was tattooed, superfit Brazilian adventurer - so how did he end up dead in Newcastle Harbour during an allegedly botched cocaine importation? Feelings of dread in Cocos and Christmas Islands as locals watch people-smuggler boats return. And, new US ambassador Caroline Kennedy starts work in Canberra.  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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and 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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Jun 12, 2022 • 17min

Gun-toting teachers, and Dougie Walters, AM

An electrifying speech by young massacre survivor Cameron Kasky as Americans beg for gun control. And, cricket legends Doug Walters and Shane Warne lead a list of rebels and larrikins in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Plus, SA creates its very own Voice to Parliament to reassure wary voters. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and 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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Jun 9, 2022 • 15min

Dawson brothers’ phone intercept, and is Virgin boss really a bully?

The babysitter had a motive to get rid of Lyn, alleged killer’s brother claims.Plus, Virgin boss Jayne Hrdlicka is facing bullying claims - but is she bossy, or just a boss? And, a boatload of asylum-seekers flown back to Sri Lanka.  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. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and 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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Jun 8, 2022 • 15min

Citizenship door for terrorists, A Dawson’s day in court, and is inflation really here to stay?

Have Australia’s doors just reopened for dual citizen foreign fighters? A High Court ruling could return their citizenships to them.  The inflation nightmare continues - but is it really here to stay? And Marilyn Dawson, wife of Paul Dawson, takes the stand. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, 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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Jun 7, 2022 • 14min

The Gumnut Fairy gives evidence, and Albo’s republic

Anthony Albanese’s created a minister for the republic - but is anyone in the mood? Politics guru Paul Kelly with a reality check.  Plus, the Dawson trial resumes with gripping evidence, including from a fairy entertainer who befriended JC.  And, a whopping rate rise from the nervous Reserve Bank. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by 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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Jun 6, 2022 • 14min

Australia’s mafia bosses, Google’s big chill, and a win for Shandee

The feared Calabrian ‘Ndrangheta rule a network of up to 5000 Italian mafia operatives in Australia’s underworld, cops say. Plus, Google gets a massive slap and faces contempt charges. And, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk caves in to pressure over lab bungles. 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. 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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Jun 5, 2022 • 16min

Chinese jet’s ‘aggression’, Rex ghost flights, and Hedley’s crusade

Chinese fighter plane aggressively challenges a RAAF aircraft. Plus, just 10 passengers on a 170-seat jet: why Rex is struggling. And, what shocked Hedley Thomas about abusive relationships as he launches a new doco. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and 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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Jun 2, 2022 • 16min

Dawson’s hunt for Lyn, Australian war baby and ScoMo’s ghost

An Australian baby girl was born as the bombs fell on Ukraine. Now, a quest to bring little Valerie home. Dutton’s inner circle, as the Liberals anticipate Scott Morrison’s departure Plus, accused killer Chris Dawson tells cops of his search for missing wife Lyn. 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. 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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Jun 1, 2022 • 14min

Devastating DNA failure, and new hope for Assange

 A huge development in murder of 23-year-old Shandee Blackburn, with police revealing systemic failures in DNA testing.  Will Anthony Albanese step up for Julian Assange?  And Rafa does it again. 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. 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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May 31, 2022 • 13min

Sudden halt to Dawson trial, surviving Yuendumu, and Albo’s cabinet

The outback survival story of one courageous young woman.  Plus the Chris Dawson murder trial comes to a sudden halt.  And Anthony Albanese’s Cabinet steps up. 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. 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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