The Front

The immigration disaster engulfing the federal Government is getting worse. Plus, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz tie the knot. 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.

How officials robbed a young woman of her Olympic dream - and the truth about fellow swimmer Dawn Fraser’s 10-year-ban. 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 senior ABC journalist rebuked by the boss, allegations flying at Nine – what’s going on in Australian media? 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 fresh immigration disaster as the Government lets violent foreign criminals stay in Australia. Will the PM sack his minister? 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.

We can’t hire foreigners to build nuclear subs and don’t have a local workforce either – so is AUKUS doomed? 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.

Nicholas Cowdery told Bronwyn Winfield’s family there was “no evidence” her husband killed her – and he’s sticking by 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 Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 14 rollicking, scandal-riven years, Britain’s Conservatives want one more chance - but are Britons inspired by Keir Starmer’s Labour? This episode of The Front was produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. 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.

Where is Bronwyn Winfield? The devoted mum has been missing since 1993 - and the man behind The Teacher’s Pet is on the case. 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.

Nervous flyer? Maybe you should be. We explain how turbulence killed one Singapore Airlines passenger and injured dozens more in a terrifying mid-air incident. 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.

A prosecutor at the UN’s criminal court seeks the arrest of senior leaders of Israel — a democracy — and Hamas, a terror group running a one-party state. 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.

Tensions and conspiracy theories in the Middle East as an aged chopper carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister crashes in heavy fog. 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.

Australians are losing millions to scams run out of brutal “factories” around the globe – but the attention of law enforcement is elsewhere. 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.

The Opposition Leader stakes his future on tackling domestic violence and knife crime - and we talk the big business of Fashion with Vogue. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Kristen Amiet is our producer and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over a contentious piece of evidence in the appeal of Christopher Michael Dawson has gone down to the wire as the hearing wraps up. 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.

His barrister says Dawson’s good character deserves greater consideration – but the Supreme Court justices hearing his appeal aren’t so sure. 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.

A $9.3 surplus, then years of deficits - our experts on the Budget’s aim to ease living costs while avoiding an inflation sugar rush. 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 produced and presented by Claire Harvey, and recorded and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Matt Condon, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The convicted murderer from The Teacher’s Pet podcast launches an appeal, arguing he’s not guilty of wife Lyn’s 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he’s got the balance right ahead of the Federal budget. So, what’s driving him – and kind of budget will it be? 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.

Justice Michael Lee hits “liar” Bruce Lehrmann with a huge legal bill - and slams Ten and Lisa Wilkinson’s journalism. 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.

Almost two years after he was found guilty of murder, Chris Dawson will appeal his conviction in the NSW Supreme 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 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.

Sweets manufacturer Mars says it’s struggling with Australia’s high wages, transport and energy costs, as well as soaring ingredient prices. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah has begun. Our expert unpacks what it means for Gazans, Israelis and the rest of the world. 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.

Fresh claims in the defamation battle between Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz and Liberal senator Linda Reynolds, who’s suing the pair. 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.

Perth is reeling after a sixteen-year-old boy who made violent threats and stabbed a man was shot dead by police in a suburban car park. 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.

Pro-Gaza and pro-Israel protests face off on campus, amid concerns about rising anti-Semitism and the infiltration of professional activists. 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. Our team also includes Josh Burton and Tiffany Dimmack. Our original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fiery day in the federal court defamation matter of Bruce Lehrmann vs Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, as lawyers wrangle over costs. 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. Our team also includes Tiffany Dimmack, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak, who composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will give a major speech at the Lowy Institute in Sydney today – and drop big hints about the upcoming Federal Budget. 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.

A supremely awkward moment for Anthony Albanese at a protest rally, accusations of lying and immense pressure to take action on domestic violence. This episode includes allegations of violence and murder. If you need support, call 1800RESPECT. 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.

What’s driving the anti-Israel protests on uni campuses around the world - and now here in Australia? 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 Joshua Burton. Our team includes producer Kristen Amiet, editors Tiffany Dimmack, Jasper Leak and Lia Tsamoglou, with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golf, God and a serious mental health struggle: just a few of the big revelations in The Australian’s exclusive with Scott Morrison. 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. Our team includes producer Kristen Amiet, editor Tiffany Dimmack, multimedia editor Lia Tsamoglou and original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Keith Payne did on a single night in May 1969 earned him the highest and most prestigious award for bravery – the Victoria Cross. 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 Matthew Condon 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.

A NSW State Coroner has found racial bias irrevocably tarnished a police investigation into the 1987 deaths of two Indigenous teenagers. Aboriginal people are advised that this episode contains the names of people who have died. 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 with edit and sound design 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.

Victims of a testing disaster at QLD’s state-run DNA lab have been left stranded after a hotline set up to provide support was disconnected. 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.

It’s been revealed more than 20 Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, despite positive drug tests. 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.

A week after six people were killed at Sydney’s biggest shopping centre, there are glimmers of positivity appearing across the city. 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 Matthew Condon 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.

A $330 billion weaponry plan to supercharge Australia’s navy and turn the army into a US Marines-style amphibious fighting 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Michael Lee found Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. We answer your questions following that epic judgement. 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.

Brittany Higgins was raped but there was no cover-up, finds the judge, as he lets rip on Bruce Lehrmann, Lisa Wilkinson, Network Ten and Higgins herself. 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.

Mother Ash Good and cop Amy Scott emerge as the heroines of a shocking massacre in Sydney’s Bondi Junction. 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.

Iran has launched an airstrike against Israel. Our expert Greg Sheridan explains why -- and what happens now, as Iran warns the US to stay out of 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 Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian has reported on the Israel-Hamas conflict in detail. Yoni Bashan and Cam Stewart share their insights in this special 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 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.

Penny Wong has gone big on the government’s support for Palestinian statehood – but it’s rattled members of the ALP’s right faction. 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.

Fears are growing for the NDIS workers who’ll have to help Wayne Wilmot, who’s been deemed a likely reoffender with psychopathic tendencies. 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.

After thousands of deaths, the loss of an Australian aid worker galvanises concern about the civilian toll of Israel’s war on Hamas. 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.

People smugglers are growing bolder and more brazen in their operations. We unpack the government’s big immigration headache. 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.

It was a wild day in the Federal Court, as the epic defamation showdown between Bruce Lehrmann and Channel Ten took another twist. 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. Lia Tsamoglou is the multimedia editor and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV producer Taylor Auerbach faced a tough-cross-examination and made fresh allegations and denials in the Bruce Lehrmann 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 Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawyers for Network Ten will call a former Network Seven producer to give evidence about what he claims he knows about Bruce Lehrmann. 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.

A win for Network Ten, as judge agrees to admit unproven claims Bruce Lehrmann leaked Brittany Higgins’ private texts with ex Ben Dillaway. 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.

As the defamation judgment looms, a TV network launches a last-ditch assault on Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation claim over the Brittany Higgins case. 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.