

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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Jul 18, 2023 • 19min
The Voice arguments, decoded
Is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament hopeful, or scary? We decode the opposing camps’ official referendum pamphlets. 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2023 • 11min
Life after death: How fallen WWI diggers got their names back
Australian soldiers killed in a WW1 battle were identified using DNA analysis. Now, they’ll be laid to rest by newly discovered relatives. 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.

Jul 16, 2023 • 11min
Labor’s bold abortion shake-up
One year after Roe v Wade was overturned, Labor is making bold moves to improve access to safe and legal medical abortions in Australia. 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.

Jul 13, 2023 • 13min
Our brand new billionairess
Nicola Forrest rockets up the Richest 250 list after splitting her wealth from husband Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest. So what next? 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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our producer is Kristen Amiet, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 9min
The AI bot beating scammers at their own game
Experts have found a new way to combat phone scammers – and it’s powered by Artificial Intelligence. We unpack how the novel technology works. 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 composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 11min
How do you solve a problem like misinformation?
Tech giants have had their say on new laws designed to combat misinformation on the internet. We unpack what it means for our lives online. 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.

Jul 10, 2023 • 12min
Why the PM has a seat at NATO’s table
Anthony Albanese is in Lithuania for today’s NATO summit. Our expert unpacks invitation’s significance in this tense geopolitical moment. 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.

Jul 9, 2023 • 12min
The workplace reforms that give unions a boost
The government is moving to advance the rights of union delegates at work. Our expert unpacks what it means for workers and their employers. 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.

Jul 6, 2023 • 11min
Clare O’Neil’s no good, very bad Trump tweet
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil is in hot water over a tweet about Donald Trump Jr. Could it cause a diplomatic headache down the line? 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.

Jul 5, 2023 • 13min
Who’ll be the next RBA boss?
The Opposition wants RBA governor Philip Lowe to stay put. We unpack what it means for the Reserve Bank – and who else is in the running. 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.


