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The Front

The Front

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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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Episodes
  • Latham’s ex denies Richard White ‘insider trading’ allegations
    May 18 2026

    The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans.

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    Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White

    Trump’s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn

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    3 mins
  • Nine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco
    May 17 2026

    Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.

    Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

    Read Steve Jackson’s Media Diary here

    Complex BRS case will test Defence

    Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise

    This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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    17 mins
  • Sex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today
    May 15 2026

    Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

    Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

    Jilly Cooper’s Rivals review – all hail TV’s filthiest hit

    This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    15 mins
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