The Front

Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed an alleged gunman at Bondi Beach on December 14, has been given ‘keys to the city’. Plus, growers’ dire fertiliser warning and Qantas puts the big planes to work as Euro summer approaches. Read more:  ‘Desperately short’: fertiliser the new fuel as farm crisis hits Qantas adds 1400 seats to Europe by swapping planes on US and domestic routesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t make plastic without resins derived from oil - and now the Iran war is making resin scarcer and much more expensive.  That means (you guessed it) the price of everything that comes in plastic - so, everything - is about to go up. Our retail expert Eli Greenblat is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Global packaging crisis threatens to drive up cost of everyday essentials This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan’s ambassador to Australia suggested a fuel-for-LNG swap could be on the cards if Australia’s supplies dwindle. Plus, a former Cannon-Brookes executive denies misconduct and ABC staff walk off the job. Read more:  Japanese ambassador signals fuel-for-LNG swap to secure Australia’s energy supply Fuel rationing not on government's agenda: Bowen Executive denies leaking data, claims he was directed by Annie Cannon-Brookes ABC staff strike across Australia, forcing flagship news programs off airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She says she’s still the same - but One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has shifted her persona, policies and language to meet the moments. Dennis Shanahan is here for a conversation full of unexpected laughs.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hanson lands $100,000 pay increase and demands doubling of staff  Pauline Hanson demands more staff after $100,000 pay rise from minor party status Climate change department and large-scale renewable projects on Pauline Hanson’s post-SA hit list Pauline Hanson hasn’t changed, the times have caught up Matt Canavan may be the right’s greatest threat to One Nation This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team also includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details are emerging about how an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck at one of America’s busiest airports. Plus, ARN’s share price plunges amid Sandilands court claim and Witkoff sets off for talks with Iran. Read more: What happened at LaGuardia Airport? How the Air Canada crash unfolded Full details of Kyle Sandilands’ $100m deal with ARN laid bare as explosive legal battle erupts Witkoff travels to Pakistan for Iran talks as Trump delays strikes, says Tehran wants to make a dealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Donald Trump says he’s negotiating an end to the war, what does victory look like? Our Washington, DC correspondent Joe Kelly is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Escalation alarm bells as US President’s campaign teeters on brink of economic catastrophe Democrats gear-up for fight over $200bn Iran war funding request The case for an Iranian ‘imminent threat’ to America is unravelling The contradiction at the heart of ‘America First’ 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson told staff the airline hasn’t cancelled a single flight as a result of fuel shortages. Plus, Bluesfest ticket holders may get their money back and The Australian crunches the numbers on who’s really voting for One Nation. Read more:  Qantas reassures passengers it has no plans to cancel flights over fuel crisis Bluesfest 2026 collapse: PayPal announces special refund exception for ticket holders Data reveals low income and education levels fuelled One Nation’s SA election surgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest gamble in radio history could blow up in the faces of ARN bosses - plus, why is the star of Jacketgate, Nine veteran Amber Sherlock, taking aim at the network that employed her for two decades?  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more of Steve Jackson’s work here, including Kyle and Jackie O’s bittersweet ratings swan song and The midnight phone call that torpedoed King Kyle.   This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A frank remark - a global pile-on - and a lost Oscar. Today, the story of Gen Z superstar Timothee Chalamet and some very angry performers. Richard Ferguson is here. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Jasper Leak composed our theme and our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Tiffany Dimmack.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were called “genocide supporters” by members of the Stand4Palestine group as they attended a prayer service at Lakemba mosque on Friday. Plus, Ampol puts maintenance plans on hold and Peaky Blinders comes to an end. Read more: PM says reception at Sydney mosque 'incredibly positive' Randa Abdel-Fattah slams Muslim event organisers for inviting PM, Bourke to Lakemba mosque Ampol delays Brisbane refinery shutdown to boost fuel supplies amid Iran war Tommy Shelby returns in a finale so good it should be a crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.