The Front

Yesterday The Australian hosted an exclusive event for it's subscribers, a panel including investigations writer Sharri Markson, Editor at Large Paul Kelly, Political Editor Simon Benson and Chief Political Correspondent Geoff Chambers discussed the road to the election, Clive Palmer, the attacks on Scott Morrison's character and answered questions from subscribers. To become a subscriber, search for The Australian in your browser, or download The Australian's app in your app store.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Mark McGowan factor be enough for Labor in Western Australia?  Lyn Dawson’s sister breaks down in court, as the Teacher’s trial gathers steam. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Explosive allegations in the Christopher Dawson murder trial, as he denies killing wife Lyn and witnesses come under fire. Plus the first homebuyer schemes from Labor and the Coalition - we break down the policies and analyse the politics.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here 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 Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witness evidence begins today in the Teacher’s Pet trial. Hedley Thomas on how we got here. Plus, new developments in Shandee’s Story.  And Scott Morrison’s big new idea: A $50,000 early super bonus for first homebuyers. It’s the PM’s big launch-party showpiece, with just 5 sleeps to election day.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Crypto ETFs be better than opening up a digital wallet, and buying cryptocurrency itself?  And we meet the westie wannabes fighting for Parramatta’s vote - Labor’s Andrew Charlton is tipped to win over Liberal candidate Maria Kovacic.  Later - who is going to be called to the stand next week at Christopher Dawson’s trial?  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 Dawson may argue he is of good character with no criminal record, a court hears, as he pleads not guilty to murdering wife Lyn.  Labor would win an election held today with a clear majority, meaning it could govern in its own right, according to a new nationwide seat-by-seat poll, which shows just one seat for the Greens and the Coalition dropping 13 seats. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 much-vaunted teal independents would win just two seats from the Liberals, a new poll suggests - but they’d be huge losses to the Coalition.  Northern Ireland has just elected Sinn Fein - but it’s already proving a hard road to government.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Former teacher Christopher Dawson - the subject of The Teacher’s Pet podcast - has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Lyn. The Crown alleges Dawson tried to hire a hit man six years before she vanished.   And Fashion Week is back with a wild new look: curvy bodies and real customers. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

A new generation’s celebrity supertrial - actor Johnny Depp vs ex-wife Amber Heard - gets very dark.  Plus, the ScoMo v Albo shouting match - what we learnt from Debate 2. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How The Donald became the Godfather of the Republican Party - and propelled his former critic towards the Senate. Plus, Australian expat chefs in Paris, LA, London, NYC and Tokyo reveal their local foodie secrets. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Furore in the United States after a draft Supreme Court ruling on women’s rights And the struggle between coal and climate in Labor heartland, where an ex-coalminer is joining the fray. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to kill off coal - and he’s copying his buddy Elon Musk’s aggressive two-strike pursuit of Twitter to get it done.  Interest rates are going up for the first time in a decade - we’ll hear what’s next, and how to get the best deal. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Trial to commence over the alleged theft of singer Guy Sebastian’s millions by a powerful talent agent.  And the politicians who live up to 40km from the seats they claim to represent. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 extraordinary measures Australian families are taking to escape locked-down Shanghai.  And Labor’s campaign launch: starring Russell Crowe, women’s pay, manufacturing and Gangajang. Plus, if you’re looking to get out of property investment, we take a look at the thousands of tiny public companies doing amazing stuff. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Why some locals want to ban Australian pilgrims from the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea. Plus - reckon you’re a politics genius? Test yourself in our new ‘footy tipping for nerds’ comp, SuperVoter. Joe Hildebrand kicks off with his take on the key independents. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Buying a house? Maybe wait till Tuesday. Here’s why. And the independent MP who’s breaking away from the pack. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 richest man in the world just became the most powerful. We unpack Elon Musk. And why Labor wants to keep talking about the Pacific - and the Government wants to move on.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

What happens if, instead of cancelling controversial figures of history, we stare them straight in the face? We take a look at how artists are re-examining the legacy of musical genius and out-and-out racist Richard Wagner.   Plus, Newspoll shows Labor maintaining its six-point lead in two-party preferred votes, although Scott Morrison’s approval is strengthening. Simon Benson dissects the numbers.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories of courage and love from World War II, including the secret family pain of a beloved Indigenous leader.  Plus, Labor says it can push up everyone’s wage by paying public servants more. We’ll test the theory and find out why your salary might go up anyway.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While most of the world’s car makers are struggling to put wheels on the road, Tesla has reported profits of $3.3 billion profit on marking its biggest quarterly profit since the company’s creation.  And there are growing concerns over the Solomon Islands, where a deal with China threatens to shake the stability of the Asia-Pacific region - but what does it mean for Australia?  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Yoni Bashan and Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 big debate: ScoMo and Albo have faced off for the first time. We’ll explore who won and why, with our national editor Dennis Shanahan.  And feminists in a new grassroots campaign that has politicians scrambling. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 big election debate is on tonight, as ScoMo and Albo flip the switch to ‘scary’. So just how worried should we be about cashless welfare cards, boats, Medicare and energy bills? And holding your arms out in silent protest is now a penalty offence in AFL, as sports try to protect umpires from abuse. But has footy taken it too far? Sports editor Wally Mason joins us.  The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Anthony Albanese has crashed to Shorten-esque approval ratings in Newspoll - but the Coalition’s primary vote has gone backwards. Simon Benson joins us. Beyond the noise, this is a defining moment for the Liberals, says our political guru Paul Kelly, who’s been covering elections for five decades. To find out more about The Front, link here. For more of Australia’s best journalism, click link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 2 of campaigning begins with a startling claim from the Greens on why it’s “racist” to worry about China’s ambitions. And are faith laws ever coming back? Greg Sheridan’s assessment of what Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese really believe in.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, with original music by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From teal to emerald: can the Greens, GetUp! and climate independents grab power? The airports who stole Easter, and how you can sail through check-in.  And US correspondent Adam Creighton on why donuts, coffee and haircuts are through the roof - and what it means for Australia. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

What’s driving the PM’s supreme confidence? Campaign Day 4 sees two new big policies: Labor on health and the Coalition on fuel.  Plus the latest on who’ll run the AFL and what Gillon McLachlan does next. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Get ready for fresh attack ads as the Coalition makes Labor pay for an excruciating first-day stumble, and the PM pledges to create 1.3 million new jobs. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 election is set for May 21 and fresh Newspoll figures show the race is tightening already. Political editor Simon Benson joins us to break down the numbers and forecast the campaign to come.  Personalities are centre stage, with Albo’s principles and Morrison’s character under attack. Sharri Markson joins us for her take.  And what are the parties promising on aged and disability care? Social Affairs editor Stephen Lunn breaks it down. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

‘Silly old bugger’ was Bob Hawke’s legendary putdown to an angry pensioner - so how will Morrison and Albanese handle the inevitable campaign hecklers? Plus the happy-ending Ukraine story we all need right now - the incredible tale of an Australian family rescuing their 91-year-old grandmother from impending death in Kyiv.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

A stunning development in one of Australia’s greatest murder mysteries - the 2017 disappearace of Paddy Moriarty and his dog Kellie from a tiny outback town. Journalist Caro Graham, who co-created our hit podcast Lost in Larrimah, joins us with the latest. Reporter Angelica Snowden is in Melbourne and she’s trackside with all the drama and burning rubber of Formula One. The track is faster, the city is fighting to hang on to the prestige event and local hero Daniel Ricciardo is back on the big stage at home. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

After 184 years of glamour, David Jones’ future is in question. Eli Greenblat has the inside word on  fresh woes for the grand old lady of retail, and joins us to explain what’s going wrong.  Coming up, energy bills across Europe are exploding as Vladimir Putin puts his foot on the supply line - but nuclear is under a cloud and renewables aren’t ready to take over. So what next?  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Rugby league’s governing body meets today to decide its policy on trans athletes in both elite and community footy. Our chief sportswriter Jessica Halloran takes us through how sports are navigating this complex issue. Crossbenchers demand a change of PM - that’s what happened in 1922, and today’s independents are hoping to win the balance of power this time around. Troy Bramston takes us through the possibilities. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

With a fresh Newspoll today revealing a tiny budget bounce for Scott Morrison, the PM will call an election any day. So do voters hate ScoMo as much as Twitter seems to? Our Canberra bureau chief Joe Kelly takes us inside campaign prep. Everyone with a mortgage - or a dream - is sweating on the day interest rates start going up. With the Reserve Bank rates decision tomorrow, Ticky Fullerton tells us what to expect, and when to buy.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Hear the haunting moment Volodymyr Zelensky begs Australia to help his battered homeland. Plus, star novelist Matthew Condon’s real-life thriller: the bent cop who admitted framing a young father for murder To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Australia’s biggest telco has a new boss - so can Vicki Brady turn Telstra into a lean, mean competitive machine? What does Albo stand for? We’re about to find out, with the Opposition leader showing Labor’s policy cards tonight.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget special edition: How your wallet wins – or not – and expert breakdown from The Australian’s journalists. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Can Josh Frydenberg save the Government with today’s federal Budget? Our editor-at-large Paul Kelly’s hot take. And the spectacular Oscars moment everyone’s talking about. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Shovel out the cash, or keep something in the kitty? That’s the big call for tomorrow’s Budget, and we’ve got Political Editor Simon Benson with the lowdown.  A glittering memorial for the Duke of Edinburgh - will we see the Queen in a wheelchair, and why isn’t Prince Harry showing up?  For find our more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Editor Michelle Gunn joins us with news of China’s growing Pacific ambition, moving closer to establishing a military base.  There is just one openly gay man in elite football in Australia. It’s Josh Cavallo, and he reveals his full story to journalist Roy Eccleston. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

A new Top 10 list of Australia’s richest people features on today’s episode, with some of our most charismatic titans zooming up the rankings. And as the election looms, the Government’s making moves to tighten the screws on people convicted of terrorism offences. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

On The Front today - A budget scoop about fuel excise and what’s giving the Government an unexpected revenue boost. Business columnist Damon Kitney reveals his exclusive: billionaire scion Ryan Stokes’ provocative take on how to run a business.  To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Hareem Khan, 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.

Today, on the Front - political luminaries from across the spectrum have joined in grief in Melbourne, remembering Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching in a highly emotional funeral. Yoni Bashan takes us through how a Chinese-Australian billionaire has become a crucial witness at an inquiry into money laundering at Star Casino. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and Yoni Bashan, produced by Hareem Khan, 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 Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.