The Front

How abortion went from a nothingburger to a big issue for Queensland’s would-be premier David Crisafulli - and Premier Stephen Miles’ own car-crash moment. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making court a safe space for offenders - that’s the new guide for judges in specialist court endorsed by one of the country’s most esteemed judicial bodies. 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.

Abortion is the hottest issue in the 2024 US presidential election – and it’s falling to Trump’s sidekick JD Vance to square the Republicans’ position. 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.

A dramatic shift on Israel and a new tack on housing legislation: National Editor Dennis Shanahan says ‘too slow’ Albanese is already in election mode. 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.

On the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, we remember Major Tal Grushka, a 25-year-old killed by Hamas - and revisit an Israel forever changed. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Gobbo – also known as Lawyer X – is suing the state of Victoria for compensation after years in witness protection. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister has struggled to articulate the government’s response to an Iranian attack on Israel. It’s part of a bigger political problem. 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.

A political row has erupted over the way police handle breaches of Australia’s new hate speech laws following pro-Hezbollah rallies. 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 and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An election will be formally called in Queensland today, kicking off a campaign that’s sure to draw out the state’s unique political character. 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.

The world is waiting to see if Iran will retaliate after the leader of one of its Lebanese proxy forces was killed by an Israeli air strike. 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 and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the rehearsal room to talk love, grief, healing and joy with Jimmy Barnes, Charley Drayton and Cold Chisel. 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.

Pagers, walkie-talkies, rockets - and next, a ground invasion? Israel turns its focus to Hezbollah. 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.

Superstar barristers Sue Chrysanthou and Matt Collins lock horns over the women’s rights MP booted from the Liberal Party. 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.

Disgusting racial slurs and physical attacks on Indigenous people are among the allegations against police by 20 Aboriginal officers. 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.

The Albanese government’s new rules about workers’ entitlements will face their first big challenge in the Federal Court. 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 and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US he’s a country music superstar. Here he’s Mr Nicole Kidman. Today - why Keith Urban is not the artist you thought he was. 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.

Janet Albrechtsen, Caroline Overington, Ellie Dudley and Claire Harvey debate #MeToo, JK Rowling, Brittany Higgins and consent in this special live episode. 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, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exiled Liberal MP Moira Deeming sues Victorian Opposition leader John Pesutto for expelling her after a rally attended by neo-Nazis. 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.

Another wild week in US politics, another alleged assassination plot - and why nobody is talking about gun control. 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.

Social media harm will be a key federal election issue, as Meta blames Apple, Google and parents, and media companies demand tougher government action. 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 Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once the great powerhouse of TV, Nine is now a sprawling entertainment business that can’t keep its executives. What’s going wrong? 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.

For your listening pleasure, the highlights of the US presidential debate – including the question everyone’s asking: who’s eating dogs? 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 LeakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A slick video shows unprecedented Royal warmth and love - and maybe a little of the Harry and Meghan effect. 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.

A 3000-page report has recommended starting from scratch to curb veteran suicides and clamp down on sexual violence in the Defence Force. 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.

New documents reveal Queensland Police waited days to follow up a complaint that might have seen paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith exposed sooner. 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.

Hamas and Israel are deadlocked over a tiny strip of land. Today, why the Philadelphi Corridor is critical to the fate of hostages still held in Gaza. 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, Lia Tsamoglou, Jasper Leak and Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family ‘curse’, an audacious scam, and a remarkable young woman helping to solve the mystery of Bronwyn Winfield’s likely 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 Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barristers trade barbs in closing addresses to the Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial. 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.

An activist artist, a startled orchestra and lots of lawyers - how our latest cultural Gaza drama unfolded. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane City Council was allegedly robbed of $330,000 by the e-scooter company Beam Mobility last year. Now, it wants its money back. 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.

Qantas is spending $230m for better food and finding lost bags, and paying staff more – so can Australians rediscover trust in this brand? 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 Claire Harvey 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.

A year of catastrophes – from a pushy chairman to an Olympic torch disaster – culminate in a 22pc profit slump at Nine Entertainment. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is grilled in cross-examination in the Linda Reynold’s defamation case against Brittany Higgins. 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 Jasper Leak. Our team also includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton and our original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Albanese government released dangerous non-citizens into the community with no visas - and no way to monitor them - and then misled the public about it. 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 Jasper Leak. Our team also includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Joshua Burton and Tiffany Dimmack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Olympic boss Anna Meares lashes trolls for mocking breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn - so where does responsibility really lie? 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Jasper Leak, Kristen Amiet, Stephanie Coombes, Joshua Burton and Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Uhlmann’s stark take on the new world’s dramatically altered power structures, in a special episode marking The Australian’s 60th anniversary. 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 Neal Sutherland. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris has picked a huntin’, fishin’ midwestern political brawler - who famously changed his mind about gun laws - to fire up her Democratic campaign. 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, Jasper Leak, Lia Tsamoglou and Kristen Amiet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A defamation trial so wild it makes Lehrmann v Network Ten look like a minor skirmish. Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins & David Sharaz is the wildest case we’ve seen. 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 Lia Tsamoglou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market meltdowns have gripped the world this week. But why? Our ultra-zen finance expert Eric Johnston joins us to explain the chaos. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our team also includes Jasper Leak, Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians should be ‘aware but not afraid’ as ASIO raises the terror threat, warning of young people - radicalised online - and armed with knives or guns. 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 Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Joshua Burton, Lia Tsamoglou and Tiffany Dimmack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.