
The Front
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A “laughable” Lehrmann conspiracy theory
The Australian’s Janet Albrechtsen on the lawsuit brought by a former prosecutor in which she’s accused of influencing a judge’s thinking. 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 Joshua Burton, Jasper Leak and Tiffany Dimmack. Our music is by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Swiftosphere
Matthew Condon finds out what happens when life is turned upside down by a previously undetected cabal of rabid Taylor Swift fans. 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 Matthew Condon and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team is producer Kristen Amiet, multimedia editor Lia Tsamoglou, editor Lia Tsamoglou, editorial director Claire Harvey and editor Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wilkinson victorious in legal bill battle
Lisa Wilkinson has scored a major victory over Channel Ten in the NSW Supreme Court. Today, what clinched it for the ‘humiliated’ presenter. 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 and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Wilkinson’s beef with Network Ten
A TV star accuses her ‘cruel’ bosses of humiliating and betraying her, as Ten resists paying her whopping legal bill in the Bruce Lehrmann 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 Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lehrmannheimer
Remember when Barbie and Oppenheimer collided? Today, brace for two blockbuster court hearings in the Bruce Lehrmann/Brittany Higgins saga. 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 includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Coles wants a discount
Inflation is waning – and supermarket chain Coles wants it wants suppliers to cut prices so it can pass on savings as price pressure builds. 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.

A grandmother’s tragic legacy
A shocking murder may completely change how the Queensland Government and its judiciary approach juvenile crime. 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 Matt Condon and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The right to ignore your boss
Unwanted after-hours emails and calls can be ignored under new Labor/Greens laws. What does it mean for business - and the economy? 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 Clarie Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancer and the Royals
Secrets and lies - that’s how the Royal Family historically deals with illness, from Henry VI to Queen Victoria. Today, why Charles is breaking with tradition. 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. Our team also includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix vs Albo
EAustralia’s taking on the streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon – and it’s all about how much Australian content they should have to air. 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.

Lisa Wilkinson fires back, and vale Lowitja O’Donoghue
As the judge considers his verdict in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial, the defendants file their written submissions. Plus, the passing of an Aboriginal legend. 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 hosted by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our producer is Kristen Amiet, multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Schutt’s home ground milestone
On the eve of her 200th international match, cricket superstar Megan Schutt reflects on a career she never could have imagined. 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.

Israel’s hope for child hostages
The famous red-headed children kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 are still hostage in Gaza. We meet their frantic family. 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 with assistance from Kristen Amiet. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eagle Force to defend us from drones
As Defence scrambles to develop counter-drone warfare systems, officials seriously consider conscripting birds of prey for combat duty. 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.

Aussie breakthrough on a brain cancer cure
Experts are testing a vaccine that could effectively teach the body to attack brain tumours and improve survival rates in children. 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.

Controversial Fijian commander’s new job
Colonel Penioni Naliva has been appointed as deputy commander of Australia’s 7th Brigade – but questions about his past conduct linger. 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.

A journey into Gaza
The Australian’s correspondent Yoni Bashan, the first Australian journalist to report from inside Gaza, on the shattered landscape and human stories beyond the fence. 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 Josh Burton. Our producer is Kristen Amiet, multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forgotten airmen find their place in history
The heroism of Aussie fighter pilots who perished over Denmark near the end of World War II is finally being acknowledged after 80 years. 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 with assistance from Kristen Amiet and Lia Tsamoglou. It’s 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.

What the Stage 3 shake-up means for you
The Prime Minister officially backflipped on a long-held election promise on tax reform yesterday. We unpack Albo’s huge political gamble. 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, 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.

PM in the lurch as Scott Morrison leaves politics
The architect of the controversial Stage 3 tax cuts is on the way out – and the government has a new battle to fight in Cook and Dunkley. 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.

Labor’s great divide over tax cuts
The controversial Stage 3 tax cuts are looming – and the government is split on the path forward. Our expert unpacks Labor’s tricky choice. 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.

A killer cop’s tale of corruption comes to an end
Crooked cop Roger Rogerson has died. We trace his sinister demise, from promising cop to cold-blooded murderer. 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.

Fresh questions in a notorious poisoning mystery
The prime suspect in a notorious poisoning case has reportedly quietly settled in Australia – and activists are calling for her to be deported. 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 Josh Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Builders go bust in record numbers
The government’s 1.2 million-home pledge is in jeopardy as builders shut up shop. We unpack what’s driving record-breaking insolvencies. 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.

Plans for taming the AI beast
Our laws can’t keep up with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technology. We unpack the government’s new plan for regulating AI. 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.

Penny Wong walks a tightrope in the Middle East
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has touched down in Jordan, but not everyone’s happy about her plans for a peacemaking in the Middle East. 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.

A Tassie girl becomes a Danish Queen
King Frederik and his Australian-born wife, Queen Mary, are Denmark’s new monarchs. We trace the love story that led to a low-key coronation. 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. 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 nobility of beach cricket
Today, cricket non-expert and journalist Matthew Condon tries to reignite his family’s passion in the noble art of summer beach cricket, with mixed results. 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 Matthew Condon 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.

The Rolling Stones rock on (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on October 20. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mystery of the deadly mushrooms (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on August 9. How did a peaceful family lunch turn deadly? We meet the journalist who broke the story of a most-baffling case. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Cousins’ return to prime-time (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on September 25. In the age of cancel culture, why Channel Seven is taking a big punt on football’s wildest man. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Dawson convicted again (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on June 29. She was a vulnerable 16-year-old girl, groomed by her teacher. Now AB has been vindicated, as wife-killer Chris Dawson is found guilty. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul McCartney doesn’t want to seem bossy (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on August 4. At 81, the songwriter who defined a century is on his way to Australia, as a new generation comprehends his pure musical genius. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At home with Jacinta Nampijinpa Price (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on October 18. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The saga of the Titan sub (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on June 22. 111 years on, the wreck of Titanic has a terrifying allure. We go inside the hunt for Titan, in the abyssal blackness of the North Atlantic. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Shadow of Doubt lingers (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on May 19. Journalist Richard Guilliatt reveals what he believes after years investigating a family sex-abuse nightmare for top-rating podcast Shadow of Doubt. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Haddin reflects on a huge year in cricket
Former vice captain Brad Haddin reflects on Australia’s World Cup wins, cricket’s Olympics berth, and the retirement of one of the game’s greats. 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 and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s ethical in Aboriginal art? (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on April 12. Glorious art, desperate poverty and the ethics of black-white relations collide in an investigation into how Aboriginal art is really made. You can read Greg Bearup’s special investigation 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lin-Manuel Miranda loves Bluey, too (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on March 7. ‘Hamilton’ creator - and Bluey fan - Lin-Manuel Miranda on his hip-hop heroes and the show that made him a superstar. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations with a conman (Best of 2023)
This episode of The Front originally aired on February 2 Amateur sleuths searching for missing mum Marion Barter turned up a link to conman Ric Blum - so our reporter Dave Murray gave Blum a call. 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beauty of the Boxing Day Test
Cricket great Brad Haddin reflects on the excitement and the nerves of the Boxing Day Test as Australia and India take to the turf at the MCG. 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.

Bruce Lehrmann’s case: ‘Brittany’s small lies snowballed’
EThe plaintiff’s closing submissions in the federal court defamation trial - and what if the judge finds they did have sex? 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.

Lisa Wilkinson and Ten’s final pleas
What the judge is thinking - and what the defence lawyers say as Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation action nears its end 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 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.

All the Lehrmann evidence you missed
EAs the Bruce Lehrmann v. Network Ten defamation trial reaches a crescendo, we break down the crucial moments of evidence so far. 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.

Ministers ‘ordered’ Fiona Brown to go to cops
EBrittany Higgins’ former boss claims senior ministers wanted police called against Higgins’ wishes. 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiona Brown gives evidence in closed court
EAfter a long legal fight, Fiona Brown gave evidence to a closed court in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation action against Channel Ten on Monday. 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.

Qantas’ big blue with sacked baggage handlers
The Transport Workers Union says Qantas has backed out of a court-ordered mediation over compensation claims worth millions of dollars. 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.

How Ten ‘disappointed’ Lisa Wilkinson
Lisa Wilkinson says she’s disappointed that Network Ten edited out some balancing detail in their Brittany Higgins story - and says she put her faith in Ten’s legal department and producers. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Wilkinson and a ‘wicked’ cover-up
TV star says a federal government conspiracy covered up the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, on the orders of Scott Morrison’s office. 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.

‘No proof’ of Higgins’ conspiracy claim
Producer Angus Llewellyn concedes the Project had no proof to back up Brittany Higgins’ claim of a government cover-up, as Lisa Wilkinson prepares to enter the witness box. 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.