The Front

The Australian
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May 30, 2022 • 12min

Cannon-Brookes’ blitz, Dawson’s side of the story and Dutton’s soft side

A young Chris Dawson is conjured up in the Teacher’s Pet trial, saying he’d love to know where Lyn is.  New Liberal leader Peter Dutton shows his softer side and vows to fight for the suburbs and small business.  And energy giant AGL crumbles before the might of tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes. 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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May 29, 2022 • 15min

Mystery witness in Teacher’s Trial, and will the Greens blow up the Voice?

Is Australia ready for Indigenous recognition - and could the Greens blow it all up?  And the Teacher’s Pet murder trial hears of a mystery witness, as week four kicks off. 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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May 26, 2022 • 12min

Dawson’s other babysitter, and the ‘climate wars’ power hangover

The Supreme Court hears from Chris Dawson’s other babysitter - whom he wanted to move into the family home prior to meeting JC.  And households in Queensland, New South Wales and elsewhere face double-digit increases in their power bills from July - what can you do to get ahead of the surge?  **This episode contains allegations of family violence. If you’re struggling with family violence, contact lifeline on 13 11 14** 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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May 25, 2022 • 14min

Don’t stand so close to me, and the dance-party virus

There’s a vaccine for monkeypox. So why aren’t we all taking it? Don’t Stand So Close To Me, a song about illicit lust, became a schoolgirl taunt as suspicions grew about Chris Dawson. And, yet another school shooting - yet more ‘thoughts and prayers’.  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 24, 2022 • 14min

Albo’s whiplash, and the naked babysitter

Anthony Albanese transforms into globetrotter PM at the Quad in Tokyo.  Evidence in the Teacher’s Pet trial that Lyn Dawson saw her babysitter swimming naked in the pool.  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 23, 2022 • 13min

Lyn Dawson’s diamonds, and would Albo go to war with China?

Accused killer Chris Dawson used his missing wife’s diamonds in his lover’s new ring, a court hears. Talk of war over Taiwan has all eyes on Anthony Albanese’s China strategy. And there’s a clash looming between Indigenous leaders and the Greens. 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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May 22, 2022 • 14min

Albo’s big climate call, and Peter Dutton vs Peter Dutton

The giant crossbench wants climate action now - so will they get it?  PM Anthony Albanese off to Japan, as his team is sworn in and the pressure mounts to deliver their promises.  And Peter Dutton firms as new leader of a shattered Liberal party. 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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May 22, 2022 • 11min

PM Albo, Lib wipeout and a new power generation

Labor wins with huge swings to Greens and independents.  So how does Albo govern - and what now for the Liberal party?  Political editor Simon Benson’s key takeouts from a wild election result. 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 20, 2022 • 19min

Who should I vote for? Plus Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’ called a liar

Our spin-free policy guide to help you cast your vote.  Plus, Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’ accused of lying in the Teacher’s Pet trial.  And the ultimate election bluffer’s guide: the key seats to watch.   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 19, 2022 • 14min

Chris Dawson’s ‘sex slave’, and the Katherine Deves effect

Former babysitter ‘JC’ tells the Teacher’s Pet trial she accompanied Chris Dawson to hire a hitman to kill wife Lyn, and felt like his ‘sex slave’.   Plus, can Katherine Deves pull off a miracle in Warringah? We ask voters - and our political expert - about the Liberal’s views on trans women. Our policy guide: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/federal-election-2022-coalition-and-labor-policies-explained/news-story/3c459c304359ca20cfb9a86eda3a8f57 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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