The Front

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese calls a 12-month inquiry that won’t examine curfews, school shutdowns, padlocked playgrounds or Premiers. Why not? 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ad agency helps youth climate activists lure friends and family into clicking a recipe link that secretly skews their news feeds. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not in my back yard – Labor’s heartland isn’t happy about wind farms or giant cables as we transition to renewables. 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 Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigenous boy Benny, 11, desperately wants to live with the white foster parents who’ve cared for him since infancy - but authorities have other plans. 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.

A government inquiry has sparked fresh interest in the disappearance of Eloise Worledge – but experts say it doesn’t go far enough. 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.

Grey, shrunken and hiding his face, Chris Dawson is sentenced for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. Hedley Thomas joins us. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, No campaigner Jacinta Nampijinpa Price tells The Australian’s Great Voice Debate the referendum should be defeated. 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.

Is the No campaign racist? Accusations and fiery ripostes amp up the emotion as we near referendum day. The question ignites a passionate dispute as campaigning heats up 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, with assistance from our regular host Claire Harvey. Edit and sound design by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two months in, experts are worried about Australia’s world-first decision allowing psychedelics to be used in treatment of mental illnesses. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight assassination, forbidden love and a shocking tomb raid: welcome to Melbourne’s wild new underworld battle. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US wants us to step up - so why does Australia cancel space deals and keep secrets from our closest ally? 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, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey and David Murray reveal how our smash-hit podcasts get made. 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.

Two leading Yes campaigners are taking a different tack ahead of the Voice referendum. We unpack if it’s a sign of bigger things to come. 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.

In this special episode, Noel Pearson makes the case for voting Yes on October 14 – and says a ‘soft no’ could become a powerful Yes vote. 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.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue empire is bleeding high-level executives. Our expert unpacks the divisive vision that’s driving the mass exodus. 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 Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government’s ‘You’re The Voice’ campaign could win over one of the referendum’s toughest demographics. We unpack how they pulled it off. 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.

A most uncharacteristic backdown from Australia’s most audacious CEO, Alan Joyce, as Qantas faces turbulence all over the radar. 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 and produced and presented by Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big new warning about our energy supply - and why this summer is crunch time for the renewable revolution. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the PM descends on gritty Elizabeth in Adelaide to set the date of the Voice referendum, David Penberthy unpacks its chances. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ordinary Ukrainians tell of elation and doubt as they process Kremlin claims about the death of feared Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland’s Premier went on holiday as speculation about the future of her leadership swirls. We unpack what’s waiting for her on home soil. 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.

The youngest and least experienced Republican presidential candidate rattles his rivals in a US candidates’ debate haunted by the ghost of Donald Trump. 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 with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scrounging, shoplifting and simply refusing to shell out: how shoppers are handling the crazy cost of food and drink. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shocking violence escalates in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands, as we find out what’s stopping Australia rushing to PNG’s aid. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infant formula companies reel as Chinese fertility plummets - so why aren’t babies booming, and what does it mean for Australian exporters? 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.

The Business Council of Australia has unveiled a new plan for overcoming Australia’s economic woes and setting us up for the future. 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.

Anthony Albanese pledges 10,000 jobs to avoid a humiliating AUKUS moment at Labor’s explosive national conference. 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 and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the fall of Kabul triggered a new wave of Afghan asylum-seekers, and what the federal Government’s going to do about it. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Our music is by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forged signatures and footing the bill: why allegations of branch stacking are mounting against one of Dan Andrews’ closest allies. 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.

Resources Minister Madeleine King and mining magnate Gina Rinehart weighed in on the future of the regions at The Australian’s Bush Summit. 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.

What if there was a simple solution to one of Australia’s toughest problems - getting Indigenous kids to stay in school and go to uni? This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, in collaboration with Claire Harvey. It’s edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Matildas back up their World Cup dream run in tomorrow night’s quarter final? Our expert thinks they’re only just getting started. 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.

A record $10.2 billion CBA profit - and $10.4 million for the CEO - might make your blood boil. Here’s how to get your slice of the cash. 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 Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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.

Pro-Voice campaigners celebrate as WA dumps a law that was supposed to protect Aboriginal heritage - but just caused more problems. 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The citizenship of Australians affiliated with Islamic State could be reinstated thanks to a curious legal loophole. We unpack what it means. 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.

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. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigenous leaders have long spoken about Treaty. It’s in the Uluru Statement. So why is it now the word that can’t be spoken? 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 Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager taken to ISIS territory when he was just 10 was presumed dead - but now it appears he may be alive and in a Syrian jail. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.