
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 insights from our newsrooms.
Read more at theaustralian.com.au and see the video episodes by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1557 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsTrue Crime | |||

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Kyle Sandilands live first episode was far from a ‘disaster’
It was great, of course a few minor tech issues but overall they did amazing!
Some of the questions from Claire Harvey on the BRS episode is just uneducated and can’t call herself a journalist!
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
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.
Right wing lies & propaganda, with misogyny and racism heavily featured.
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The program offers a brisk, daily briefing of essential page-one stories, blending breaking news with journalist insights, media analysis, and political commentary. Episodes cover politics, crime, business, culture, and international stories, often featuring veteran Australian reporters explaining context and implications. A notable strength is the newsroom cadence—rapid-fire items paired with expert guests and behind-the-scenes perspectives—that helps listeners quickly grasp the stakes behind the day's headlines. The show stands out for its straightforward, analysis-forward approach and access to high-profile Australian journalists, making it a fit for listeners who want clear, informed takes on current events.
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Recent guests on The Front include:
1. Bianca Farr-Marcus
2. Tansy Harcourt
3. Matt Cranston
4. Jamie Walker
5. Mahmood Fazal
6. Jim Henson
7. Amanda Slack-Smith
8. Eileen Hoggett
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