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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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Unsalvageable. Rushed. Too far. Not far enough. Everyone’s got something to say about a bill designed to curb antisemitism and prevent another tragedy like the Bondi massacre.

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It was supposed to be a glorious Islamic revolution, but since 1979 Iran’s regime has brutally repressed its own people and sponsored terror around the world. Today, foreign editor Greg Sheridan on the future for a regime that wants to destroy the US... more

Former talkback superstar Alan Jones is fighting serious charges in the local court. Today, media diary editor Steve Jackson joins us to discuss how the trial will unfold and how legacy media, especially radio, are coping with a drastically reshaped ... more

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Mecca is a billion-dollar Australian cosmetics empire with legions of devoted fans, thanks to a genius loyalty scheme. Its founder Jo Horgan, one of the country’s most celebrated entrepreneurs, has a message of female empowerment. But Mecca’s also ha... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: The fate Alan Jones fears most
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Episode: Loyalty and labour in the brutal business of beauty
Cameron Stewart
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Episode: Mossad’s next job: destroy the Houthis
Neale Daniher
Legendary former Aussie rules player and coach, Australian of the Year 2025.
Episode: Neale Daniher: The voice MND cannot silence
Florence Broderib
A 12-year-old advocate for the ban on social media for children under 16
Episode: Tears and cheers as kids are booted off social media
Nikki Gemmell
Columnist and critic for The Australian
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Episode: Sex cardigans - and other reasons to love Wicked: For Good
Richard Tognetti
Artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and acclaimed violinist
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Episode: A rockstar violinist - and a lot of push-ups
Melinda Rout
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Phoebe St. Helens-Stocks
Author of The Right Hand, a book exploring the role of political chiefs of staff
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Host

Claire Harvey
Host and journalist known for her impactful commentary on current events in Australia, providing insights grounded in journalism and social accountability.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 484 ratings
  • Slipping away

    This is slowly slipping from center right towards more extreme right ideology

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OkieDonkie
    Canadaa month ago
  • One sided reporting

    Such an awful slant against Palestine, I wondered who owns and funds The Australian. I now understand why the reporting is so dreadfully unbalanced. Say no more. It's News Corp.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FullFatInfo
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Fantasy of Palestine - an apt name for the Oz’s coverage

    - 1 star. An episode about the terrorist attack on 1190 Israelis killed on Oct 7, conveniently missing a mention of the 68,173 Palestinians murdered by Israeli forces to date, the majority of whom were civilians - SHAME

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Warri0r_Princezz
    Australia3 months ago
  • Misinformation

    Single worst source of news available out of Australia. Avoid

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thejaone
    Australia4 months ago
  • Jesus Christ: movie star

    This episode is so ridiculous it actually made me laugh. How is this “the front” of what’s on the news?

    I’m here to balance out my political news coverage, so I expect a little bit of right wing craziness sometimes, but this isn’t even news, it’s just an ad trying to make Christianity seem hip and cool???

    “So… was Jesus actually a feminist?” 😳

    Actually the most surreal podcast episode I’ve ever listened to. How much did they bribe you to produce this episode?

    Please stick to actual news g... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Oce4n88
    Australia4 months ago

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Critiques often focus on the podcast's alignment with specific political sentiments, reflecting frustration towards partial reporting.
Listeners express concerns over perceived biases in coverage, particularly regarding anti-Semitism and terrorism-related topics.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#74
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#123
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#35
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#123
Australia/Top Podcasts
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#10
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#25
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is this Novak Djokovic’s last dance?
Q: Do you think the game will change when Novak Djokovic does eventually retire, when the last of the old guard is gone?
Yes, the game has already started to change with younger players like Alcaraz and Sinner, who play at an even higher level than the previous generation.
Is this Novak Djokovic’s last dance?
Q: What do you think he wants out of the Australian Open in 2026, which may very well be his last Grand Slam?
Djokovic likely wants to gauge where he stands against younger players and possibly verify that he can still compete at a high level.
The epic humiliation of Prince Andrew - and Virginia Giuffre’s mysterious last days
Q: Was your sense just from observing Virginia Giuffre and reading her words that the king's decision to strip Andrew's titles is something she would have wanted?
It is likely that this was the kind of response Virginia had been seeking for a long time.
The epic humiliation of Prince Andrew - and Virginia Giuffre’s mysterious last days
Q: What do we know now, Paige, about what caused her death?
It appears Virginia Giuffre took her own life after a long period of distress related to family and personal issues.
The epic humiliation of Prince Andrew - and Virginia Giuffre’s mysterious last days
Q: How did you come to be reporting on Virginia Giuffre?
Paige saw a distressing Instagram post highlighting injuries and turmoil in Giuffre's life, prompting her investigation.

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Content primarily revolves around pressing news stories in Australia, addressing critical societal issues such as anti-Semitism, terrorism, and political scandals, with a particular focus on the recent Bondi Beach massacre and its repercussions. The discussions are informed by the hosts' candid insights from their journalistic backgrounds, providing listeners with a blend of news reporting and analysis that reveals underlying social tensions and governmental responses. Episodes feature commentary on the impact of these events on the community, highlighting the complexities of the current socio-political landscape in Australia.

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1. Steve Jackson
2. Angelica Snowden
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4. Neale Daniher
5. Florence Broderib
6. Nikki Gemmell
7. Richard Tognetti
8. Melinda Rout

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