

The Front
The Australian
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.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 27, 2024 • 20min
John Peros defamation case dismissed
A QLD Supreme Court judge has dismissed the defamation action brought against The Australian by the man acquitted of killing Shandee Blackburn. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, edit and sound design by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2024 • 12min
What next for war in the Middle East?
Our expert believes airstrikes by Israel and Hezbollah will reduce the risk of war in the Middle East. So what next for the conflict? 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 2024 • 12min
A journalist returns to Beijing
The Australian’s correspondent Will Glasgow is the first Australian journalist to be granted media credentials by China since 2020. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 16min
Sex and the Super Retail scandal
Was the ultimate boss of brands like Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto secretly sleeping with his head of HR? Today - a CEO’s very awkward interview. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2024 • 14min
Can Brittany Higgins win from here?
Brittany Higgins won’t give evidence in the defamation action brought by her former boss. Could her absence hurt her defence? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 13min
The Democrats’ plan to win over women
Gun reform, abortion – and flipping Donald Trump’s script. That’s the US Democratic Party’s plan to win over America’s women. 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. 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 is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2024 • 15min
Gaza refugees – are we generous or naive?
Argy-bargy over the security screening of Palestinian refugees, as Opposition number-crunching reveals Australia is granting thousands more visas than our allies. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2024 • 15min
Paul Kelly’s guide to fearless journalism
In this episode marking The Australian’s 60th anniversary, editor-at-large Paul Kelly has a message to all journalists: think for yourself, regardless of the consequences. 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Stephanie Coombes, and edited by Neal Sutherland and Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 16min
Murder charge in podcast cold case
In 2015 our podcast The Alibi investigated the unsolved murder of Denise Govendir. Now her husband has been charged with murder. 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.This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2024 • 12min
Commercial TV’s bloodbath
A ‘shocking’ set of numbers for Seven West Media prompts the question: can Australian TV survive? 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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team also includes Tiffany Dimmack, Lia Tsamoglou, Jasper Leak and Kristen Amiet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


