The Front

The Australian
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Jan 21, 2024 • 14min

A killer cop’s tale of corruption comes to an end

Crooked cop Roger Rogerson has died. We trace his sinister demise, from promising cop to cold-blooded murderer. 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.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 13min

Fresh questions in a notorious poisoning mystery

The prime suspect in a notorious poisoning case has reportedly quietly settled in Australia – and activists are calling for her to be deported. 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 Josh Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 11min

Builders go bust in record numbers

The government’s 1.2 million-home pledge is in jeopardy as builders shut up shop. We unpack what’s driving record-breaking insolvencies. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 12min

Plans for taming the AI beast

Our laws can’t keep up with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technology. We unpack the government’s new plan for regulating AI. 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.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 14min

Penny Wong walks a tightrope in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has touched down in Jordan, but not everyone’s happy about her plans for a peacemaking in the Middle East. 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.
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Jan 14, 2024 • 15min

A Tassie girl becomes a Danish Queen

King Frederik and his Australian-born wife, Queen Mary, are Denmark’s new monarchs. We trace the love story that led to a low-key coronation. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 14min

The nobility of beach cricket

Today, cricket non-expert and journalist Matthew Condon tries to reignite his family’s passion in the noble art of summer beach cricket, with mixed results. 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 Matthew Condon 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.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 11min

The Rolling Stones rock on (Best of 2023)

This episode of The Front originally aired on October 20. Our music critic says Hackney Diamonds, the new album from everyone’s favourite octogenarians, is astoundingly good. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 11min

Mystery of the deadly mushrooms (Best of 2023)

This episode of The Front originally aired on August 9. How did a peaceful family lunch turn deadly? We meet the journalist who broke the story of a most-baffling case.  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 12min

Ben Cousins’ return to prime-time (Best of 2023)

This episode of The Front originally aired on September 25. In the age of cancel culture, why Channel Seven is taking a big punt on football’s wildest man.  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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