

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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Oct 22, 2023 • 14min
Mayday! Subs deal stuck in Washington
Anthony Albanese lands in the US today on a mission to extract the AUKUS submarines deal from a frozen Congress. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2023 • 11min
The Rolling Stones rock on
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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and sound design is by Tiffany Dimmack. Our producer is Kristen Amiet and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 13min
Suddenly, Israelis are queueing for guns
Terrified Israelis are acquiring guns and ammunition as trust in law enforcement fades. We unpack the lasting cultural impact it could have. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2023 • 14min
The childhood that shaped Jacinta Nampijinpa Price
The firebrand Senator's parents Bess Price, a former cabinet minister, and her husband, teacher Dave Price, on a remarkable family story. 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.

Oct 16, 2023 • 16min
The ABC coughs up for a former commando
A Federal Court judge found the ABC defamed Heston Russell. We unpack how the ABC lost the defamation battle – and went to war with itself. 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.

Oct 15, 2023 • 19min
What now for reconciliation?
The Voice to Parliament failed at the referendum. Our political expert unpacks where we go from here on reconciliation and recognition. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. 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.

Oct 12, 2023 • 13min
Yes or No? A Voice referendum cheat sheet
Australians will vote on an Indigenous Voice on Saturday, October 14. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve got all the arguments for and against. 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 Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 14min
Sirens and birdsong in Tel Aviv
As many panicked Israelis flee, thousands are returning home. From the streets of Tel Aviv, Yoni Bashan reports on what their future holds. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 12min
Cranky, 78 and a political star
Winston Peters is poised for a triumphant return to government October 14. Our New Zealand expert unpacks his colourful 50-year career. 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.

Oct 9, 2023 • 17min
Will Israel-Palestine become World War III?
Our expert Cameron Stewart on how everyone responds to a fresh war in the Middle East, including Lebanon, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the United States and Saudi Arabia. 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.


