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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.

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She dishes out freewheeling critique of just about everyone - but Pauline Hanson isn’t being directly attacked by the parties who should fear One Nation’s spectacular rise the most. Chief political correspondent Greg Brown is here.

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Belfast is in uproar in the latest incident of violent street crime in Britain’s deeply divided political climate. Plus, US President Donald Trump launches a fresh round of attacks on Iran.

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Iran and Israel are firing on each other again – and now Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are at war too. There’s been a huge shift in Middle East affairs and the US President’s desperation to get a peace deal is fracturing what was supposed to be... more

The US Vice President said on social media the murder of Henry Nowak was the result of European elites prioritising immigration over their own citizens. Plus, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan responds to Pauline Hanson and Donald Trump gets a frosty r... more

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Recent Guests

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Australian's lists editor
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Off-platform editor
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Jenna Clark
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Episode: Did Buckingham Palace cover up for Andrew?
Peter Scott
Commodore, retired Royal Australian Navy officer; former commander associated with the submarine fleet
Royal Australian Navy
Episode: The incredible submarine survival story you've never heard
James Madden
The Australian's media editor
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Episode: Can Simon Robinson tame the ABC?
Jared Lynch
Australian's technology editor
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Natasha Robinson
The Australian's health editor
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Episode: The killer disease you thought was gone
Mike Burgess
Director-General of ASIO, Australian security official
ASIO
Episode: Why our defensive spy boss is on high alert

Hosts

Claire Harvey
Host of multiple segments with broad coverage across The Front, often guiding discussion and interviewing guests.
Kristen Amiet
Host with focus on Front segments and headline discussion.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • Okayest Reporting Ever

    Three stars for something that’s “fine.”

    Seriously, now you’re using AI to read tweets so they sound like they’re being delivered by the person who posted on X?

    From a journalistic standpoint, this feels dishonest—you’re essentially creating your own fictitious news content instead of reporting what’s actually going on in the world.

    You don’t tune in to this mini podcast because you want hard-hitting factual anything, you tune in because it runs 10 minutes and that’s how long it takes to get... more

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    USA AUS
    United Statesa month ago
  • I should not know your opinion

    The segment on the Prince Harry and Meghan was disappointing. The hosts were discussing the Australian visit but also giving their opinion on the couple as well. I think it is important journalists remain neutral while discussing the content they cover, I should not know your opinion as you are covering this for The Australian, not your own independent show.

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    JacRox71
    Australia2 months ago
  • Manipulative Lies

    Right wing lies & propaganda, with misogyny and racism heavily featured.

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    1
    MLNR_
    Australia3 months ago
  • As you can tell by the reviews…

    Though far from perfect, they are fairly accurate. They receive a lot of negativity due to the alarming amount of radical left wing terrorists here in Australia.

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    Insomniac86
    Australia3 months ago
  • Anti Zionism is NOT anti Jewish or anti semitic

    I’m incredulous as to how as journalists you would not know the difference between the ideology of Zionism and Judaism. It seems that you deliberately conflate the two.

    Pro Palestinian rallies are fighting against Zionism and Israel and not Jews!!

    Jews and Muslims lived and worked together in Palestine through history.

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    Uli from Italy
    Australia4 months ago

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Audience appreciates journalism-driven stories and candid newsroom insights.
High-quality guests boost credibility and depth for sponsors.
Neutral in tone, but some listeners want more balance on contentious issues.
Authoritative, clear daily updates with sharp analysis.
Consistently engaging, though occasional bias prompts critique from some reviewers.

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#45
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#136
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Pure, cold rage: are politicians exploiting white teen’s murder?
Q: What's your assessment of how this is playing out in politics? Do you think this is being weaponised by politicians for their own purposes? And where will it actually take us?
The situation is being weaponised by multiple players, with leaders quickly using public anger to shape narratives, while the real concerns about policing and race require careful, principled leadership that prioritizes accountability and evidence over partisan theater.
$4bn footy: Inside the bitter Nine vs DAZN war for rugby league supremacy
Q: How might anti-siphoning laws affect the deal structure if DAZN wanted to control all rights?
Anti-siphoning laws could force certain games to be offered to free-to-air networks, creating a scenario where even a buy-all package would necessitate on-selling some rights to a free-to-air partner, altering who ultimately carries major matchups like State of Origin and the Grand Final.
$4bn footy: Inside the bitter Nine vs DAZN war for rugby league supremacy
Q: What do you think is the likelihood of Nine and DAZN aiming to buy the NRL rights entirely?
There is a real possibility that either DAZN or Nine could seek to secure all rights, but regulatory rules and the need to preserve some free-to-air access complicate a pure lock, stock, and barrel acquisition; a blended solution or carve-ups remain plausible.
Nobody hates like the Labor Party - and their brawling could sink our submarines
Q: Why is Richard Marles so fired up?
Marles is described as reacting strongly to criticism of Aukus because the government needs to defend a high-stakes, evolving plan while facing factional and public scrutiny, which makes coherent, transparent messaging crucial to maintain support.
Amazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game
Q: What do you think about Bond being made more 'shopable' with product placement and integrated shopping?
The hosts see it as a double-edged strategy: it could drive engagement and monetization if done without compromising storytelling, while riskily turning Bond into a merchandising vehicle if overemphasized at the expense of character and narrative depth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Front

What is The Front about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, daily news explainer with insider newsroom perspectives from Australia's national broadsheet. Episodes synthesize top page-one stories, current affairs, and policy shifts, often featuring expert guests to unpack health scares, security, economics, and media industry dynamics. The show shines when journalists provide candid takes, cross-cutting context, and behind-the-scenes rationale behind major stories, making it valuable for decision-makers who want quick, informed highlights plus nuanced analysis. Notable strengths include timely coverage of national security, health, and media ownership, as well as a willingness to explore complex policy topics with high-profile guests. Potential listeners include executives, policymakers, PR/... more

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4. Jenna Clark
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6. James Madden
7. Jared Lynch
8. Natasha Robinson

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