The Front

How to make things fairer for women without discriminating against men? Big law firms are grappling with the same problem as Barbie. 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.

Critical defence talks have produced a number of landmark deals between Australia and the US – and one has us turning our eyes to the skies. 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.

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, takes on another ultra-rich family over iron ore mining billions from the Pilbara. So - who really deserves the spoils? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet and Jasper Leak, who composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Australia’s bold new ad campaign sees Eddie Jones take on the doubters - but where are all the players? 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. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also wrote our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shankari Chandran - who also happens to be a human rights lawyer and a mother of four - wins the Miles Franklin award. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes producer Kristen Amiet, multimedia editor Lia Tsamoglou, and original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beijing’s fury over Covid-19 saw Australian exporters banned and punished - but it barely made a blip on our economy. 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 and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and our music is by Jasper LeakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor’s left moves to condemn the AUKUS subs deal and recognise Palestine at the party’s brawl-a-thon 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 and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Lia Tsamoglou, with original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a national security risk lurking on our rooftops - solar technology made by Chinese-owned companies with direct links to Beijing. 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. Our team also includes producer Kristen Amiet and editor Tiffany Dimmack. Original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Andrews’ 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has thrown the event’s future into doubt. We break down the political and sporting disaster. 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 by Kristen Amiet. It’s edited by Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament hopeful, or scary? We decode the opposing camps’ official referendum pamphlets. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian soldiers killed in a WW1 battle were identified using DNA analysis. Now, they’ll be laid to rest by newly discovered relatives. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year after Roe v Wade was overturned, Labor is making bold moves to improve access to safe and legal medical abortions in Australia. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Forrest rockets up the Richest 250 list after splitting her wealth from husband Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest. So what next? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our producer is Kristen Amiet, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts have found a new way to combat phone scammers – and it’s powered by Artificial Intelligence. We unpack how the novel technology works. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants have had their say on new laws designed to combat misinformation on the internet. We unpack what it means for our lives online. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese is in Lithuania for today’s NATO summit. Our expert unpacks invitation’s significance in this tense geopolitical moment. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is moving to advance the rights of union delegates at work. Our expert unpacks what it means for workers and their employers. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil is in hot water over a tweet about Donald Trump Jr. Could it cause a diplomatic headache down the line? Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition wants RBA governor Philip Lowe to stay put. We unpack what it means for the Reserve Bank – and who else is in the running. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As claims of cheating threaten to overshadow the third Ashes test, our experts unpick how a legendary cricket rivalry turned political. 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.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is open for business – and a tax scandal at PriceWaterhouseCoopers represents its first big test. 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.

Australia could avoid a recession thanks to a mega migration surge. Our experts break down what else to expect from the new financial year. 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 Australian's global smash-hit podcast Teacher's Pet returns for Australian audiences on July 1. You can find it wherever you got this podcast. Just search for "The Teacher's Pet". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gladys Berejiklian says her toe-curling chats with ‘I’m the boss’ boyfriend were no big deal. Plus, a tactical cop who didn't witness Australia's worst massacre. Hear our interview with mystery man Christophe Glasl. You can read more about Hachette Australia's decision to withdraw Glasl's book at The Australian's website. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 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.

Christopher Michael Dawson has been found guilty of carnal knowledge of a complainant who was his student at Cromer High School in 1980. 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.

It’s a big day for convicted murderer Christopher Michael Dawson. We down what to expect from today’s carnal knowledge verdict. 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.

It was the revolution that wasn’t. Our expert breaks down days of high drama in Russia’s capital and what it means for Vladimir Putin. 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.

Investigators are seeking a secret court file from Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial. So, what does it mean for the former soldier? 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 war of words has erupted over the DPP’s decision not to charge police over their alleged involvement in Victoria’s storied Lawyer X saga. 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.

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. 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.

Embattled federal Liberal MP Warren Entsch denies wrongdoing over grants to his wife. 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. Original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Senators fire up over the Voice debate, our national editor Dennis Shanahan says a ‘no’ vote would shatter and divide the nation. 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.

Head knocks are finally taken seriously by sports - or are they? We examine the handling of superstars Tom Trbojevic and Robbie O’Davis. 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.

Senator Lidia Thorpe has doubled down on allegations she was made to feel unsafe in Parliament. Plus, The Teskey Brothers’ “slow tour”. 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 Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet & Lia Tsamoglou, 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.

Victoria’s aged care sector is struggling to service nurse-to-patient ratios. What does it mean for the government’s 24/7 election promise? 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 Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet and Lia Tsamoglou, 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 judge in the carnal knowledge trial of Chris Dawson has retired to consider her verdict. We break down how both sides closed their cases. 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 government is facing a tough two weeks in Parliament as the furore surrounding a tranche of text messages gathers steam. 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 tranche of text messages raised serious questions over who knew what and when in Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation against Bruce Lehrmann. 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.

Wife-killer Chris Dawson won’t call witnesses or give evidence in his trial for sex with a schoolgirl. Plus, Brittany Higgins’ payout. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns that AI could replace jobs or entire industries are rising. We look at the reality of artificial intelligence at work. 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.

Acquaintances and investigators have shed light on Chris Dawson’s alleged interactions with the complainant in his carnal knowledge trial. 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.

Chris Dawson’s twin brother Paul joined in the ‘grooming’ of a schoolgirl, a court hears. Plus, Kathleen Folbigg is pardoned. 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.

The testimony of Chris Dawson’s accuser has wrapped up. We break down what comes next in the convicted murderer’s carnal knowledge trial. 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.

Complainant AB, the former wife of convicted killer Chris Dawson, angrily rejects questioning by the defence in carnal knowledge trial. 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. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Dawson’s ex-wife and accuser bursts into tears in the witness box, as he watches from a cell at Long Bay 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.

Hedley Thomas joins us as convicted killer Chris Dawson hears his second wife describe him as a predator who abused her as a schoolgirl. 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.

Murderer Christopher Michael Dawson is back before the courts, this time pleading not guilty to unlawful sex with a 16-year-old schoolgirl. 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.

Sam Kerr is in career-defining form. Our expert says she could put the Matildas on the path to glory at the World Cup in July. 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 Joshua Burton. 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.

Power bills will jump by hundreds of dollars per year from July 1. Our expert unpacks what’s driving the Default Market Offer increase. 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.