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| ‘Movin to the Sun’: the AI drama engulfing a mega-hit | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:14:01 | |
French DJ Florent Hugel has a monster global hit on his hands - and now he’s frantically trying to refute claims the whole thing came from artificial intelligence. Today, Claire and Jasper Leak peel the layers off ‘Movin’ to the Sun’ to work out what’s real and what’s audacious spin. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Media boss says his wife wants DV charges dropped | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:03:06 | |
The media mogul accused of attacking his wife, Anthony Catalano, now says he wants to move overseas with her and their children. Plus, the jury in the double-murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon visits the scene of the alleged crime, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make their first public appearance since returning to the UK. Read more: Beau Lamarre-Condon jury visits Paddington terrace where couple was allegedly shot Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stage mock royal visit in UK amid palace tensions Commentary by Hilary Rose: Sussexes fool no one as they launch their faux-royal comeback at Nottingham
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| Are we forgetting Kokoda? | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:11:48 | |
Fear, exhaustion and elation combine on the 96-kilometre Kokoda Track, where trekkers honour one of our greatest military victories. But is this ultimate immersive experience being forgotten by Australians, as tourist numbers dwindle and PNG is gripped by extreme poverty and violence? Our own John Ferguson reports, fresh from his own Kokoda adventure - and 5 kilos lighter than when he set out. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cop ‘asked friend to ditch phone’ after murders | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:03:50 | |
Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend to dispose of a mobile phone connected to two men he’s accused of murdering. Plus, taxpayers foot the bill for Michelin stars in South Australia. Read more: Beau Lamarre-Condon asked friend to dump phone in WA after murders, court hears IBAC exposes $285m Covid government cover-up in Victoria 11 Michelin-star winners in South Australia revealed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The great Snowy squeeze: how the ‘world’s biggest battery’ got stuck | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:13:18 | |
Snowy 2.0 was supposed to be the renewable energy dream made real right here in Australia. But a decade of catastrophic delays and blowouts have the whole project literally at risk of getting squeezed to death by Australia’s ancient geology - and now, The Australian is revealing the Commonwealth government considered sacking the builder that was meant to save this enormous project. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Snowy Hydro blame game erupts amid cost blowout tensions Snowy Hydro sits on contractor cost review for three months amid blowout fears Snowy Hydro’s poor governance to blame for $12bn Snowy 2.0 blowout, report finds Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Fate of $12bn Snowy 2.0 hangs in balance as new drill tackles impassable rock This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Completely agreed’: Albanese denies rolling Chalmers on ATO credit card ban | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:03:15 | |
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he wasn’t undercut by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a controversial Tax Office plan to ban credit card payments. Plus, China’s first foreign military base and Powerfinger’s tour ticket frenzy sparks new shows. Read more: Chalmers rejects claim PM undercut him on credit card backdown Anthony Albanese admits overruling Chalmers on ATO credit card ban Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: PM’s blame game has begun and Jim Chalmers is at the centre of it China opens first foreign air base as it ‘encircles’ Vietnam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Landlords pull a giant u-turn on investment | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:13:23 | |
In a post-negative gearing world, property investors have to find a completely different kind of property to buy - and they’re shaking up the entire market. Today - what it means for renters, owners and the price of all our places. Mackenzie Scott is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Property investors target high-yield suburbs as negative gearing ban triggers spring market slump Temporary rental relief as price growth slows, but crisis not over Australian home sales plunge 17.4pc in massive blow to state budgets This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tom Cruise’s ‘obnoxious’ movie is an historic bomb | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:02:40 | |
Tom Cruise’s film Digger is on track to lose more than $350 million, making it one of the biggest box-office bombs in history. Plus, Independent senator David Pocock says the Prime Minister’s office edited a letter raising concerns about artificial intelligence before it was sent to - the Prime Minister. Read more: Tom Cruise film Digger set to lose Warner Bros $352m in historic flop Nikki Gemmell’s review: Tom Cruise delivers an exhausting misfire in new satire Digger Pocock claims PM’s office heavily vetted AI committee letter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Will the Firmus flop kill our hyperscaler future? | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:11:34 | |
Firmus is a giant flop - so what happens now to the tens of billions of dollars in AI hyperscaler money flooding into Australia to fund data centres? Chief business correspondent Perry Williams joins us. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Brethren leader to face parliamentary inquiry | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:02:35 | |
A drama surrounding the Brethren Christian Church has just accelerated, with the church’s global leader to appear before an Australian parliamentary inquiry into what church members got up to in the leadup to the 2025 federal election. Plus, new hearings from the antisemitism royal commission. Read more: Bruce Hales says ‘truth will prevail’ in his appearance before inquiry Plymouth Brethren leader Bruce Hales to appear before parliamentary inquiry despite backlash Antisemitism royal commission orders extra closed hearings into Bondi terror attack
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| Oliver Curtis vents after Firmus fail | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:13:44 | |
Australia’s missed a big opportunity - that’s the accusation from a disappointed impresario Olvier Curtis, who in a decade went from convicted insider trading criminal to data centre billionaire. A public float of his company, Firmus, has fallen flat and Curtis has retreated to Singapore. Today, a wild few days in the life of Firmus. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Firmus boss Oliver Curtis crisscrosses globe in $20m jet as ASX float fails Oliver Curtis risks losing billionaire status after Firmus aborts ASX listing for Nasdaq pivot Firmus spending $14bn building AI factory where locals struggle for clean water This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why does Elon Musk hate the 4-hour documentary about himself? | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:12:31 | |
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has a new documentary. It got a five minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, and critics are unanimous in their praise. But Musk hates it. He’s labelled director Alex Gibney a “douche” and a “horrible human”. And now he’s threatening to sue. Max Aitchison joins Claire Harvey to discuss all the shades of Musk. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ATO Credit card ban paused after business backlash | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:03:36 | |
Small business owners will be able to pay their tax bills using credit cards, after the Australian Taxation Office paused its ban on plastic until 2027. Plus, Firmus multibillion-dollar IPO is scrapped and ‘The Bachelor’ star Sam Wood refused bail in Queensland. Read more: Labor caves in on ATO’s controversial credit card payment ban Firmus pulls $44bn ASX float and looks to pursue US listing after investor revolt Inside story: How the $44bn Firmus dream unravelled for Oliver Curtis From DataRoom: Blame game begins after Oliver Curtis-led Firmus pulls massive ASX listing at final hour Firmus valuation slashed by billions as Oliver Curtis mega float stumbles before debut Commentary by Eric Johnston: Forget Curtis and Rosenfield: Firmus’ IPO stall hits Australia’s global AI reputation Sam Wood refused bail after being charged with strangling wife Snezana in Noosa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Nowhere Dan: What’s with Andrews’ new beachy life? | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:13:04 | |
He was premier for nine years, a buddy to the billionaires and still a household name today - but Dan Andrews is toxic for his Victorian Labor party and living in a giant house he doesn’t own on the Mornington Peninsula. Today, the mystery of what’s going on with Daniel Andrews. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Daniel Andrews living in luxury Mornington Peninsula home owned by Labor donor Dan a nowhere man for Labor election campaign This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Firmus ASX float in doubt as investor interest wanes | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:02:10 | |
Billionaire Oliver Curtis and his Firmus co-founders may not go ahead with an IPO planned for October 23 after investor interest waned. Plus, talkback tumbles in the latest radio ratings and 170 jobs axed by Penfolds winemaker. Read more: Oliver Curtis’ ASX float in chaos as Firmus slashes share valuation Oliver Curtis-led Firmus poised to shelve float following market pushback Talkback tumbles in radio ratings as audiences opt for easy-listening Treasury Wine Estates makes 170 roles redundant as part of restructure See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why did Australians walk into Hamas’ racist trap? | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:16:43 | |
From the pulpit to the lecture theatre, antisemitism has found voice in Australia – just as Hamas planned with its October 7 slaughter of innocents. But why now? Was hatred of Jews a remnant of our Anglo-Christian heritage? Is it about extreme Islamism? Why would ‘progressives’ sign up to a racist cause? And what role did Israel play? Greg Sheridan is here to help us puzzle it out. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Deaf ears’: Trump appointee claims Albanese ‘neutered’ Jillian Segal before Bondi attack ‘I witnessed horror on October 7 and I am still there’ Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Antisemitism is a reminder of left’s distorted world view Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Three years after October 7, Hamas, not Israel, in ruins This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| NSW coal mines forced to consider global emissions | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:02:32 | |
New South Wales coal miners will need to consider the global impacts of carbon emissions after the nation’s highest court handed down a landmark ruling on Wednesday. Plus, death-row inmate Christa Pike is reportedly awake following a botched execution, and pro-Palestine protesters gather in Melbourne on October 7 anniversary. Read more: NSW coal mines to be forced to consider overseas emissions in landmark climate ruling Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say Pro-Palestine protesters gather at Melbourne State Library on October 7 anniversary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The intriguing search for legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
Friends and family of Sir Ranulph Fiennes say he’s been secreted away in care homes under fake names for months, unable to make contact with the world outside. Now, he’s reportedly living back at his rural property in Shropshire in England. So, how did it come to this? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Ranulph Fiennes ‘placed in care home merry-go-round’ by second wife This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Tiffanty Dimmack. Our music was composed by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Coalition eyes ‘biggest’ migration cut in Australian history | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:02:31 | |
The Coalition will cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people per year and slash temporary visas if the Liberals and Nationals win the next election. Plus, fears of supermarket price hikes as Woolworths’ fuel levy triples, and Australian Army soldier dies in NT training exercise. Read more: Coalition vows biggest migration cut in history Woolworths triples freight fuel levy as Middle East war threatens new supermarket price hikes Australian Army soldier dies, five injured in vehicle crash at NT training base See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| One party, 11 egos: inside the Greens’ meltdown | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:14:44 | |
New leader, same old drama for the Greens, whose outsize capacity for melodrama marks a crisis of confidence for the party that’s become more about Gaza than the grassroots. Today, Richard Ferguson on where the Greens are actually going. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. David Shoebridge vows Greens will ‘replace’ Labor as defeated Faruqi rebels ‘I wish we’d listened to Faruqi before Bondi’, Greens leader David Shoebridge says Commentary by Richard Ferguson: Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead Commentary by The Mocker: We get it, Mehreen. It’s not easy being Green This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Bachelor’ star to stay behind bars after alleged DV incident | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:03:33 | |
Bachelor star Sam Wood will spend the next three nights in a Queensland watch house after he was charged with domestic violence offences. Wood’s lawyer Matthew Cuskelly said on Monday his client intends to defend the charges and will apply for bail on Thursday. Plus, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes the Thames Valley police to court, and Australia’s Rugby League World Cup Squad revealed. Read more: Andrew takes UK police to court over Epstein files arrest Kangaroos squad revealed: Six debutants, big returns, No.1 battle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Social Reckoning: Jeremy Strong steps into Mark Zuckerberg’s villain era | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:12:01 | |
It’s the sequel nobody asked for but we’ll all be watching. Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong face off in Aaron Sorkin’s new Facebook movie, charting the destabilisation of the Metaverse from within. Bianca Farmakis joins us to discuss where Sorkin is taking the story, 16 years after the original Facebook movie The Social Network became accidental inspo for a new generation of tech wannabes. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘I didn’t mean to mythologise him’: Sorkin takes on Zuckerberg Meta’s soaring $2.4bn legal bill wipes out profit growth amid multiple lawsuits Inside Story: Facebook’s foul underbelly and how it cashes in on kids Labor vows crackdown on tech giants exploiting child social media ban loopholes The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Lift your game’: Online gaming platforms put on notice | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:02:00 | |
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant urged online gaming platforms to “lift their game”, after it was revealed children are being exposed to sexual exploitation and extremism on their sites. Plus, Jai Arrow tribute line-up revealed, and ANZ dumps KPMG after audit scandal. Read more: Gaming giants must ‘lift their game’ on child safety, eSafety boss urges Amy Shark to lead music stars in Jai Arrow NRL grand final tribute ANZ plots KPMG breakup after 59 years as external auditor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is terrorism morphing to find a new front line? | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
An incredible mid-air cockpit attack - and claims of an Iranian cell lurking outside a military base: from the Middle East to Britain, authorities are on high alert after two alleged terrorism incidents. Today - what really happened with RAF Fairford and Flydubai 1073. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hero Flydubai pilot managed to open cockpit door despite being stabbed by a co-pilot ‘Who’s going to save you?’ Hero pilot lauds highly trained aircrew Australians Carol and Steven Moss caught in FlyDubai hijack drama RAF Fairford terror plot ‘foiled when suspect called police’ Locals say RAF Fairford security ramped up in week before ‘terror plot arrests’ This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Credit card fury as Tax Office brings in tough new rule | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:02:58 | |
The Australian Tax Office has declared it’ll no longer accept payments made with credit cards, leaving some businesses declaring they've been blindsided. Plus, UK PM Andy Burnham opens the door to a second Brexit vote and championship coach Chris Fagan to leave the Brisbane Lions. Read more: Small businesses given eight hours’ notice before ATO credit card change Andy Burnham says a second Brexit referendum is an option Three time premiership coach Chris Fagan to step down as Brisbane coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Andrew Webster’s ultimate NRL grand final preview | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:14:12 | |
If you thought the AFL Grand Final was entertaining, strap in for a rugby league spectacular - the flash Harry Sydney Roosters versus the hardscrabble Newcastle Knights. There’s already been tears, ambulances, dust-ups and dramas and we’ve got the game’s best commentator who’s already scooping everyone. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. How NRL plans to honour brave Jai Arrow at decider with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ Knights consider starting Thomas Cant for Phoenix Crossland ‘Pull the pin’: Nick Politis considers walking away if Sydney Roosters win grand final Ultimate NRL Grand Final Guide: Everything you need to know This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| No beef between Treasurer and RBA boss, PM says | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:04:08 | |
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there’s no beef between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock over the source of stubborn inflation. Plus, new crime scene evidence in the double-murder trial of former cop Beau Lamarre Condon, and one of Australia’s most prestigious universities takes a tumble in global rankings. Read more: 'I agree with both': Albanese says no split over inflation Commentary by Paul Kelly: Albanese and Chalmers are stuck in vicious economic loop of their own making Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Four economic blows set to trigger brutal Australian downturn and widespread job losses Blood stain trail and the ‘missed’ bullet hole in Baird home Hard-left senator David Shoebridge named the Greens’ third federal leader in over a year Top Australian universities revealed in global Times Higher Ed rankings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| How your super is fuelling Jim Chalmers’ budget brag | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:14:04 | |
The target cash rate is up to a 15-year high and unemployment is up too - but the Treasurer says the budget’s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. Economics correspondent Matthew Cranston is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Deficit $6bn lower ahead of expected rate hike, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Jim Chalmers’ deficit reduction helped by increased superannuation tax take Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers’ higher-than-expected tax take in final budget outcome comes from super Interest rates rise to 4.6 per cent, 15-year high, in blow to homeowners and Anthony Albanese This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| OpenAI apologises for hack, but boss won’t answer questions | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:03:05 | |
OpenAI has apologised for a breach of Australian government websites, including Medicare – but its chief executive Sam Altman won’t answer questions from a parliamentary committee about how the hack happened. Plus, the Greens are in the market for a new leader after Larissa Waters steps down. Read more: OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack amid warnings over Australia’s vulnerable government systems OpenAI to send chief strategy officer to explain Medicare breach OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns Greens to choose new leader 'in days' at Sydney retreat Commentary by Richard Ferguson: Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Inside Ukraine’s fight for the next generation | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:12:47 | |
As Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia’s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Image: 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Lisa Shtanko near the frontline in the first year of the war. Picture: AFP You think Russia isn’t at war with Europe? Think again PM signs security deal with Ukraine This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Killer cop’ told friend ‘nobody would ever find’ body | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:03:53 | |
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told a friend he’d dispose of a body in bushland and dump their belongings in rubbish bins before allegedly murdering two people. Plus, thousands of Virgin Airways passengers left stranded by cancellations and delays, and cash to make a comeback as surcharge ban comes into effect. Read more: Cop told friend how he would hide bodies after break-up, jury told Thousands of Virgin Australia passengers delayed after exhausted cabin crew reject extra shifts RBA card surcharge ban triggers cash comeback and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Pauline, Queen of the North | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:15:35 | |
Pauline Hanson is now the Queen of the North – a political celebrity like nobody else on the scene today – as evidenced by Australia’s most authoritative opinion tracker, Newspoll. One Nation has overtaken Labor and the Coalition on primary votes in NSW and Queensland and is only one point behind Labor in Western Australia and South Australia, according to exclusive Newspoll quarterly analysis prepared for The Australian by Pyxis Polling & Insights. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The Queen of the North: Sunshine State voters want Hanson as prime minister Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Is there no stopping the rise of Hanson? This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Imaginary babies: the woman who tried to trap a Bachelor | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:13:10 | |
When ‘America’s most hated Bachelor’, Clayton Echard, moved to Arizona, a routine real estate meeting spiralled into a massive paternity scandal. Hit podcast Love Trapped examines the complex resulting legal case, and an unlikely story of vindication. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Australian facing Chinese jail for ‘headbutting cop’ | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:02:23 | |
China-based businessman Nick Wilshire faces potential jail time following a court scuffle, with the embassy unable to intervene. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines edition, the University of Sydney faces outrage as a student group seeks election under the party name 'Globalise the Intifada'. Read more: Australian businessman faces ‘headbutt’ charge ‘Intifada’ group reaches uni elections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Total football: Peter V’landys just got even more powerful | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:13:57 | |
He’s blown up racing, revved up rugby league and now Peter V’landys is cementing his authority as the most powerful person in sport by becoming the National Rugby League’s first ever executive chairman. Today, our columnist Andrew Webster on the take-no-prisoners titan of the toughest game of all. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Peter V’landys officially announced as NRL executive chairman Commentary by Andrew Webster: For Pete’s sake, fix refs and leave rules alone Commentary by Andrew Webster: Peter V’landys’ global vision must deliver for the fans This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Cop ‘sized up body-bag’ before murders | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:03:12 | |
The jury in the double murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has seen CCTV footage allegedly showing the former NSW Police officer gauging the size of a surfboard bag he’d allegedly later use to conceal the body of his former partner. Read more: Task force to undertake ‘rapid’ probe of ‘unacceptable’ Medicare breach by OpenAI agent Commentary by Eric Johnston: Medicare hack couldn’t have come at a worse time for AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Super intelligence’: Trump’s AI slapdown for Albo | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
The Trump administration has delivered a withering take-down of Anthony Albanese’s proposed tech regulations, but the PM says it’s about handing control back to Australians. Back in Sydney, AI evangelist Andrew Charlton vowed to protect Australian creativity while reaping the rewards of the data centre boom. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Murder victim was ‘petrified’ of cop, court hears | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:03:38 | |
Jesse Baird’s ex-boyfriend told the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon the TV presenter was “petrified” by Lamarre-Condon’s alleged social media posts. The former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. The New South Wales Supreme Court trial is expected to run for around three months. Read more: ‘Has a gun’: Jesse Baird’s ‘petrified’ warnings of ex Beau Lamarre-Condon before alleged murders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Our energy grid can’t power AI data centres. Do we need nuclear? | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:12:01 | |
We love solar - maybe a bit too much. We’re about to embrace data centres - but can our grid cope? And can we finally talk about nuclear again? Today The Australian’s Energy Nation forum tackles the big energy policy questions - and we’re setting the scene with chief business correspondent Perry Williams. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. AI data centres face green power mandates and location bans near homes and schools Anthropic signs mega data centre deal in Queensland Snowy Hydro sits on contractor cost review for three months amid blowout fears This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Killer cop’ Beau Lamarre-Condon claims victim shot himself | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:07:49 | |
Hear our re-enactment of words spoken in the trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who says he accidentally shot his former lover Jesse Baird and then struggled with Baird's boyfriend Luke Davies, who fatally shot himself in the melee. Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. Read more: Rolling coverage: Lamarre-Condon says victim shot himself Alleged killer expressionless as victims’ families weep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘You won’t exist’: Inside the murder trial of ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:13:34 | |
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon made a last-ditch bid to plead guilty to the manslaughter of his former boyfriend Jesse Baird - but the Crown rejected that, and is pressing ahead with a prosecution of Lamarre-Condon for the murders of Baird and his new partner Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon is pleading not guilty. Today, we’re re-enacting the words spoken in court. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Lamarre-Condon ‘stalked victim’ before alleged murders This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.
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| Forty years of deficits ahead: Intergenerational Report | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:02:38 | |
Budget deficits for the next 40 years and fewer births than deaths: that’s the confronting forecast from the Government’s intergenerational report. Plus, AFL fans to fork out thousands of dollars for Grand Final flights and KIIS FM’s new breakfast presenters are revealed. Read more: Airlines cash in as Brisbane and Perth AFL fans face $3000 Melbourne flights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Diana’s brother or King Charles: who’s telling the truth? | 20 Sep 2026 | 00:17:03 | |
Shocking allegations against the King, raised by his once brother-in-law: it’s the new royal drama centred on the aftermath of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. So why is Charles Spencer choosing this moment, 29 years later, to accuse King Charles? And what does it mean for Diana’s sons? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Like a lottery winner’: Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of elation after Diana’s death Charles Spencer details explosive Princess Diana funeral row with Prince Charles in new memoir Earl Spencer v King Charles - the battle for Diana’s legacy This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Ed Sheeran too big for the keffiyeh crowd to cancel? | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:15:08 | |
Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour collapsing over Gaza certainly wasn’t on our bingo card. After opening act Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey gig, he was dropped from the lineup - sparking a mass exit of the remaining support acts. Now, fans are left wondering: can the tour even go on? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘You don’t get to decide’: Macklemore’s axing should be welcomed The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Care of Indigenous children to be scrutinised at national summit | 18 Sep 2026 | 00:02:36 | |
Shocking failings in the care of Indigenous children will be explored at a national roundtable of ministers and First Nations leaders in Perth next week. Plus, Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock warns of further rate rises and international travellers held up by a smart-gate glitch. Read more: National roundtable to be held on Indigenous child safety crisis RBA warns of rate hikes, inflation ‘risks’ Border Force manually processes travellers as airport e-gate outage hits holiday rush See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| ‘Daddy, get out’: A war correspondent’s incredible escape | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:19:00 | |
How do you find your way back to happiness after watching your friends die? For veteran Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who sustained life-threatening injuries in a Russian strike while reporting from Ukraine, his wife and daughters lit the way. Today, Benjamin Hall shares his remarkable story – and why there’s only one thing he’d change. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Daddy, get out’: War correspondent Benjamin Hall reveals how daughter saved him in Ukraine This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Labor’s crackdown on student and holiday visas | 17 Sep 2026 | 00:02:24 | |
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s plan to reduce net overseas migration to 75,000 people per year in a speech at the National Press Club on Thursday. Plus, the US interest rates are raised for the first time in three years and Route 666 roars towards its 100th anniversary. Read more: Students and backpackers targeted in Labor’s migration plan US Fed chairman Kevin Warsh puts inflation first with US rate hike America’s legendary Route 66 roars back to life ahead of 100th anniversary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The desperate fight to save a 10-year-old terror victim | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:13:53 | |
The Bondi Beach massacre revealed flaws in Australia’s paediatric trauma preparedness, with surgeons and nurses revealing in The Australian their deeply moving struggle to save the life of a 10-year-old girl. Now the NSW Government is creating a new paediatric trauma unit to prepare for the next major crisis. In today’s episode, how a state has coped in the aftermath of Bondi’s antisemitic rampage. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ed Sheeran’s tour implodes amid antisemitism row | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:04:29 | |
Ed Sheeran’s United States tour has caused an almighty political and cultural ruckus after the rapper Macklemore announced his support for Palestine at a concert on September 5. Today - how superstar singer Pink, a powerful football team owner and a lineup of artists have clashed over accusations of antisemitism and censorship. This afternoon headlines episode of The Front is hosted by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Read more: Brendan O'Neill: Spare us from sanctimonious keffiyeh-wearers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Is Albo about to hand Big AI everything it wants? | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:13:18 | |
The Albanese Government is actively considering changing copyright law so that artificial intelligence companies can train their models here, by ingesting all of human knowledge. The idea is to make us all more productive, and supercharge our economy with a data centre building boom. But to get there, Anthony Albanese would have to break his promise to musicians, artists and writers to protect their copyright – and back down on his vow that all data centres should run on green energy. Would the compromise be worth the pay-off? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Leaked Cabinet documents reveal secret ‘opt out’ AI plan OpenAI’s ultimatum: dilute creatives’ rights or we won’t discuss renewables Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI wooed by Labor for data centre spending blitz Commentary by Caroline Overington: Hand it all over to big AI tech? Content? Not at all. Outraged The 13 things you need to know about AI This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||