The Front

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 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.

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.

As 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.

Brittany 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.

After 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cricket great Brad Haddin weighs in on the match that’s got everyone talking: about selection drama, fresh faces, and boardroom drama. 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.

Covert recordings – new and old – make a giant splash in the Bruce Lehrmann/Network Ten 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins’ parents have told the Federal Court about the moment their daughter disclosed her alleged rape by 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 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.

What Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins allegedly said at the bar, and Annastacia Palaszczuk’s shock resignation. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. 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.

First-hand accounts of the events surrounding an alleged rape in Parliament - and surprising new details of Brittany Higgins’ payout. 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 Tiffany Dimmack. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet and Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A witness claims she saw Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins passionately kissing and touching. Plus, cricket’s divided over test series selections. Find out more about the Kayo Sports Summer of Cricket launch and register here. 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 includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final moments of her cross-examination, Brittany Higgins said the Commonwealth conceded it had failed in its duty of care to her. 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.

The case of Bruce Lehrmann v Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson - enters a third week with a big decision on evidence Lehrmann wants to introduce. 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 includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Babies are the latest group caught up in a silent epidemic that’s claiming young lives and pushing our public health system to the brink. 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.

In the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, the defence’s star witness admits lies and inconsistencies but insists she was raped in Parliament House. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. 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.

Star witness Brittany Higgins has given tearful evidence about the night she says she was raped by former Liberal staffer 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 LeakSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Matthew Collins KC and Sue Chrysanthou SC have made their opening submissions in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case. We unpack what it means. 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.

Bruce Lehrmann has left the witness box after days of gruelling cross-examination. In this bonus episode, we untangle the trial 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.

Bruce Lehrmann has been grilled in court about his conflicting statements – but he won’t be questioned by Lisa Wilkinson’s representative. 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.

The first hostages freed as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on the weekend. Plus, the WBBL goes it alone at the SCG. 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 tough cross-examination by Network Ten’s barristers sees defamation plaintiff Bruce Lehrmann grilled 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 and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. 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.

Bruce Lehrmann has been cross-examined for the first since he was accused of rape. Plus, why everyone’s losing it over Larrimah. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. You can listen to Lost in Larrimah wherever you got this podcast. Just search for “Lost in Larrimah”. 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.

Israel’s Anat Shoshany, 25, grieves her murdered grandpa David and prays her hostage grandmother Adina will be freed. 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.

A ‘de facto rape trial’ kicks off today for the man determined to prove he’s innocent of Brittany Higgins’ allegations. 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.

Inside cricket’s long road to glory - and why moribund Australian rugby just keeps getting it wrong. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year after three people were killed in an ambush, the promised national gun register is tied up in bureaucracy and funding fights. 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.

Angry customers, a furious government and now a grumpy parent company - Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate inquiry today. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. 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.

Compensation claims loom as the High Court frees stateless offenders including murderers and rapists, and the Government scrambles to respond. 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.

Teachers will be given detailed instructions for classroom management by the government as bad behaviour escalates. How did it come to this? 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.

What’s the point of gladhanding world leaders if you can’t brag back home? Anthony Albanese’s political dilemma, with Dennis Shanahan. 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.

Death threats and violent protests swell in Australia as Gaza’s civilian emergency grows. Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart joins us. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet and Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 29-year-old Israeli Air Force major’s account of fighting terrorists and saving lives on October 7. 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, and multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou. Original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century in 2028. We unpack what it means for the future of the game. 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.

Police are investigating inflammatory sermons by Islamic preachers in Sydney. Today, how a new war gave local jihadists a dangerous boost. 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.

PM Anthony Albanese met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. We unpack what it means for the future of Australia’s relationship with China. 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 Joshua 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.

Our expert unpacks why Queensland’s under-fire DNA lab destroyed thousands of crime-scene samples – and why we’re only hearing about it now. 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.

Labor hardens its position on the Israel-Hamas war, warning Israel risks losing the world’s support. 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 decision to dramatically overhaul DNA testing in Queensland could have jeopardised thousands of cases. We unpack why no-one’s copping to 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia will face England in the first test since the Ashes on Saturday. We unpack what to expect after an unpredictable ODI World Cup run. 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.

War in the Middle East is underway – but not as expected. Our correspondent unpacks why Israel changed tack in its mission to destroy 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 Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fresh inquiry into Queensland’s DNA lab starts in Brisbane today. What to expect - and why survivors of sex crimes have new reason to hope. 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 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.

Name suppression is lifted over unproven sexual assault charges against Bruce Lehrmann. Plus, Yes advocates on the possible way forward. 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.