

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 8, 2023 • 13min
The war Israel didn’t see coming
Hamas killed or injured thousands in a surprise attack on Israel. Our expert unpacks how the Gaza militants’ deadly plot went undetected. 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 5, 2023 • 12min
Demise of crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried
The sensational fraud trial of former cryptocurrency golden boy Sam Bankman-Fried. We unpack what it means for the future of crypto. 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 4, 2023 • 14min
Queensland’s DNA lab is back under the microscope
The Queensland government will reopen an inquiry into its troubled DNA lab after new evidence of flawed automated testing processes emerged. 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 with Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2023 • 13min
Trent Dalton and Hedley Thomas release new books
Between the lines with our two superstar journos: Hedley Thomas’ memoir The Teacher’s Pet and Trent Dalton’s novel Lola in the Mirror. Find tickets and information about Hedley Thomas' book tour here, and Trent Dalton's book tour here. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. 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 composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2023 • 12min
Why the cops are pushing for a pay rise
The Australian Federal Police is losing dozens of officers every month – and the police union says it’s because pay is on a downward spiral. 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. 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 composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2023 • 13min
Exhausted mortgage-holders are too tired to save
Mortgage fatigue is preventing Australian borrowers from getting a better deal on their loans – and it’s costing them thousands of dollars. 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. 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 composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 14min
The Lions’ long goodbye to the GABBA
Queensland will knock the GABBA down in 2025 – and it could make the Brisbane Lions a premiership-winning team without a homeground. Subscribers can read John Stensholt’s profile of Collingwood boss Jeff Browne on The Australian’s website. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 15min
Victoria’s new Premier emerges from ‘World War III’
Jacinta Allan is Premier after a chaotic caucus meeting – but the real challenge is ahead of her. We unpack a wild 24 hours in politics. 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. 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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 15min
What does post-Dan Victoria look like?
The female frontrunner for Victoria’s top job – and what Daniel Andrews’ departure means for struggling opposition leader John Pesutto. 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. 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.

Sep 25, 2023 • 14min
A blueprint for the future of work
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the Working Future white paper yesterday. We unpack what it means for inflation and the underemployed. 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. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


