The Front
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.
Episodes
The truth about egg-freezing: it hurts
When a couple breaks up, should the man have to pay for freezing his ex’s eggs? Writer Charlotte Ree bares all on the brutal reality of undergoing the process alone, the hidden costs of the fertility industry, and why demanding financial support after a breakup might just be the ultimate act of modern feminism. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and mor
Telstra exec bonuses on the line in wake of Australia-wide outage
Senior Telstra executives may not receive their annual bonuses after the telco suffered its worst outage in a decade. Plus, Meghan to reunite with Harry in the UK and ‘The Human Headline’ Derryn Hinch dies at 82. Read more: Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returns to Australia from overseas holiday as police probe death after outage Telstra chief defends outage response after minister cri
Her Honour vs Madam Crown
Judges vs prosecutors. Politicians vs lawyers. There’s an intriguing power struggle going on in NSW that raises big questions about the separation of powers and how our criminal justice system really works - and our own Ellie Dudley has been breaking all the scoops. She joins today’s episode. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to o
ABC boss admits ‘bad mistake’ on Gaza ‘starving babies’ report
The ABC’s Editorial Director Gavin Fang told the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion the national broadcaster made a ‘bad mistake’ when it broadcast an inaccurate statistic about the conflict in Gaza. Read more: ABC admits ‘bad mistake’ in Gaza ‘14,000 starving babies’ reportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
The undying rage of Prince Harry
Can Prince Harry possibly rebuild his relationship with the Royal Family - and the British public - after a humiliating High Court defeat in his case against the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday? Associate Helen Trinca joins us from London to dissect the 436-page judgment and its fallout. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
Prosecutors fight to use nurses tape in court
Commonwealth prosecutors are fighting to overturn a judge’s decision in the matter of two Sydney nurses accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients. Plus, Telstra is facing questions about the cause of a massive network outage that caused chaos across the country. Read more: Prosecutors fight to use video of Bankstown nurses in court Telstra network outages: telco scrambles to get
How we revealed China’s missile launch before it happened
Australia-China relations are at a significant low, after a Chinese submarine launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile in the South Pacific and Anthony Albanese accused Beijing of a ‘provocative’ act that undermined regional peace. Today, the journo who broke the story before the missile was even fired – Ben Packham – joins us from the Solomon Islands.
Foxtel and Nine scoop $5.3 billion NRL deal
The NRL has eclipsed Aussie Rules for the richest broadcast deal in Australian history, with a $5.3 billion split of the rights between Nine and Foxtel. Plus, Nigel Farage to face questions over multimillion-dollar gift, Richard White steps down as chair of WiseTech, and Belgium crushes the USA’s FIFA World Cup dreams. Read more: Confirmed: NRL crush AFL with record-breaking broadcast
No apology: Howard fires up over Brittany Higgins in new Paul Kelly book
The Twilight of Exceptionalism, a new book by Australia’s most eminent political journalist and historian, Paul Kelly, is packed with startling revelations about the governments of Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison, including ex-PM John Howard’s frank assessment of where his successors went wrong. Paul Kelly’s here with the exclusive first interview on the book, wh
China fires nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific
Australia is enraged after China fired a submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific after briefing governments including ours of the plan. Plus, England is through to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Mexico. Read more: China to test nuclear missile in South Pacific after Anthony Albanese signs pact with Fiji Red card, penalty dramas as En
Reality check: The Karl Stefanovic-Piers Morgan lovefest
Are the mainstream media really dead, or are Karl Stefanovic and Piers Morgan just trying to convince themselves? In a masterclass of reality television that nobody saw coming, Karl sat down with the British firebrand on his superyacht in the South of France. Today, Media Diary’s Steve Jackson joins us to break down the interview, the "business" lessons Karl is trying to learn about the YouT
The Flood - Episode 4: The Fallout
The Royal Australian Submarine HMAS Dechaineux has just limped back to port after a catastrophic flood came within seconds of sinking her and her 60 crew members. Suddenly, the navy has a crisis on its hands. How will it deal with this near-disaster? What will it mean for the new Collins Class fleet? How will the navy explain it publicly? And what about the crew who have been traumatised by this n
Jack River vs Big AI ‘bullsh*t’: a singer’s crusade
As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video b
The $20 Million ‘I do’: Inside Taylor and Travis’s Manhattan lockdown
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding Today’s liv
Toy Story 5: Pixar’s battle against the devices Steve Jobs built
It’s the kids’ movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 – produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs – is in cinemas, and it’s a devastating takedown of technology’s influence on childhood. Technology Editor Jared Lynch helps us make sense of all the big feelings. And just like the movie, there’s a
‘A different time’: Gillard reflects on controversial gender legislation
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act. Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland. Read more: ‘A different time’: Julia Gillar
Your emergency World Cup bluffer’s guide
It’s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. Today, our ‘football’ expert Josh Whittington is here with a bluffer’s guide: he’ll break down the unexpected delights of this World Cup, how the global superstars stack up and whether soccer is ready to truly take on league and Aussie Rules for Australi
Nine chief’s last-minute pitch for NRL broadcast rights
Channel Nine Chief Executive Matt Stanton wants the full broadcast rights for the National Rugby League – and he’ll make an eleventh-hour bid to NRL boss Peter V’landys to get them. Plus, Elon Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism online, building approvals drop again, and Serena Williams’ Wimbledon singles comeback stymied by Australian Maya Joint. Read more: N
Chris Bowen’s climate consolation prize
Australians want action on climate change – just not too fast. That's the take from Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, who's spoken exclusively to The Australian ahead of a huge global climate summit where he's promising Australia will reject any radical policy changes. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Ex
Fraudsters serve time for NDIS rorts
Seventeen fraudsters who rorted the multi-billion-dollar National Disability Insurance Scheme have spent a collective 60 years in jail since 2022, newly released data shows. Plus, Labor MP Josh Burns calls for new vilification laws and Treasurer Jim Chalmers leaves the door open for super for teens. Read more: NDIS fraudsters jailed for 60 years as taskforce seizes $50m in assets Labor MP Jo
The Jewish leader calling for compulsory national service
Dedicated police protection, social media accountability, and national service for all Australians: that’s how businessman and philanthropist Steven Lowy says we can solve the scourge of Antisemitism in Australian society. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Businessman Steven Lowy urges new police unit to protect J
Australian man to face Thai court after teen’s alleged murder
Police allege Simon Peter Carman murdered 17-year-old Tunchanok Dunholma following a dispute over money. Plus, England’s test cricket captain calls it quits in shock call, and the US and Iran agree to resume peace talks. Read more: Perth man accused of murdering teen in Thailand had guns seized by police England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket Comment
Did the Ben Roberts-Smith drama end Karl Stefanovic’s career?
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, appears to have been quietly bankrolling Karl Stefanovic’s podcast - and that’s lucky, since the former Nine star now needs the show to stay afloat after losing his TV job. Today, Steve Jackson’s here to discuss how Stefanovic’s defiance of Nine’s party line on Ben Roberts-Smith and Charlie Teo contributed to his
TheFlood - Episode 3: We are sinking
A seawater flood deep under the Indian Ocean has crippled the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux. It cannot rise to the surface because it has taken on too much water. The 60 men and women on board are fighting to save the submarine and themselves from sinking to the ocean floor. They stabilise the boat briefly, but then, to their horror, it begins to sink further. Some think of their
Monet’s Water Lilies: from the fringes to fridge magnets
Monet’s Water Lilies were once considered radical. Now every boomer has a tea towel featuring them. Impressionist works are still as vibrant and joyous today as they were 150 years ago, but what happens when an artistic movement moves from the fringes into the mainstream? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Tim Douglas a
Socceroos roar into World Cup knockout stage
The Socceroos will progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after drawing against Paraguay in the group stage. Plus, Karl Stefanovic declares “freedom” after departing Nine and flights through the Middle East surge. Read more: Socceroos face waiting game after edging into round of 32 Karl Stefanovic sacked by Nine network, says he is ‘free’ Middle East
Donald Trump just sent Australia’s medicine prices through the roof
$600 a month to lose weight. Migraine drugs that are nigh impossible to get at any price. The market for pharmaceutical products in Australia is all topsy-turvy, and it’s part red-tape nightmare, part geopolitical standoff. Our health editor Natasha Robinson has been investigating what’s going wrong, and she’s here in just a moment to diagnose the real problem. Read more about th
Will Stefanovic lose his radio job too?
Karl Stefanovic won’t be returning to Channel Nine and now there are suggestions he might also lose his radio gig, with executives at broadcaster ARN cancelling promotional ads for his new show. Plus, Fortescue faces a class action lawsuit over discrimination claims, and the government’s next backdown over tax reforms. Read more: Karl Stefanovic and ARN in ‘chats&rsqu
How Karl Stefanovic blew himself up
He’s raw and uncensored - and unemployed. Karl Stefanovic, the Nine star and podcaster, will leave Nine Entertainment with an interview with far-right figure Tommy Robinson. Steve Jackson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Nine axes Karl Stefanovic from Today show after Tommy Robinson podcast Karl S
The ‘smilier, sexier’ saviour: Can Andy Burnham fix Britain?
Keir Starmer’s out and Andy Burnham is waiting to be anointed Britain’s PM. But the ‘King of the North’s first real test is solving the United Kingdom’s cost of living crisis, while controlling a fractious backbench. Our always hilarious UK politics expert Richard Ferguson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribi
Why Andy Burnham will have to call an early election
He’s the new British prime minister in all but name - but when will Andy Burnham move into 10 Downing Street, and will furious voters get a chance to throw him and the Labour Party out altogether? Europe correspondent Jacquelin Magnay is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Starmer is going but not quite gone:
Why aren’t we culling great white sharks?
Great white sharks are critically endangered – but are they really? As a 35-year-old mother fights for her life in a Sydney intensive care unit, beachgoers around Australia are adjusting to a new reality: fatal shark attacks are now frequent occurrences as shark populations boom and governments hesitate to act. In NSW, a horror summer is being followed by a shocking winter attack &ndas
The Flood - Episode 2: Shut all hull valves
The Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux is flooding deep under the Indian Ocean after a seawater hose burst. Its 60 crew are fighting to save their crippled submarine, with Petty Officer Geordie Bunting trapped under the water in the flooded lower motor room. The commander Peter Scott initiates emergency procedures, but he does not know how bad the flood is or whether it has been stopp
Huge pay cuts looming for media superstars
The big-money days are gone in TV and radio, and that means some household names will be taking a very big pay cut. Plus, the TV newsroom that might disappear altogether. Steve Jackson is here with all the best of his Media Diary. 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 e
Choc tops and chainsaws: the Australian horror boom
Once dismissed as dangerous and unworthy, Australian horror is now a global box-office phenomenon. Geordie Gray is here to explore the terrifying new film Leviticus - a Sundance hit that captures the dread of regional isolation - and trace the evolution of the genre from the controversial Wake in Fright to modern ‘elevated’ horror movies like The Babadook and Talk to Me. Read more abou
Keir Starmer is a dead PM walking after rival's big win
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will launch a challenge for the UK Prime Ministership after winning a resounding by-election victory in Makersfield. Plus, a retired Army Major accuses the Australian Defence Force of ‘fabricating evidence’ in crash probe, and The Australian’s Culture section wins journalism’s top prize. Read more: ‘Voted for change’: Burnham
Albo’s Pauline-powered backflip
After the most bruising five weeks of his prime ministership, Anthony Albanese has announced four big - and very complicated - changes to the controversial capital gains tax and death tax measures in the Budget - but will it be enough to quell the fury of young investors and entrepreneurs who feel the government’s let them down? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson forges ahead with ARN legal claim
ackie ‘O’ Henderson’s barrister said they’re “very much progressing” her unfair dismissal claim against ARN after her former co-host Kyle Sandilands settled with the network. Plus, Israel’s dismay over US-Iran deal and the World Cup is rocked by spying claims. Read more: Jackie O vows to proceed with $82m suit against radio giant ARN ‘Catastrop
The inside scoop on Kyle Sandilands’ $12m peace deal
Subterfuge, secret meetings and a peace deal with all sorts of hidden benefits. We’ve got the inside scoop on how Kyle Sandilands and his radio bosses resolved their differences – and where it leaves his former radio partner Jackie O Henderson. Media Diary Editor Steve Jackson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube ch
Make Australia monocultural again: Pauline Hanson’s big pitch
Make Australia monocultural, axe SBS, paywall the ABC, dump Snowy Hydro 2.0 and introduce nuclear power - Pauline Hanson’s first address to the National Press Club was certainly eventful. Read more: ‘Don’t come near me’: Pauline Hanson clashes with journalist over daughter’s employment Commentary by Geoff Chambers: How ‘Svengali’ James Ashby unleashe
The rape cases that ‘shouldn’t be run’
A night at the pub ends in an accusation of rape - but now the woman at the centre of one of Australia’s most controversial cases is turning her fury on the prosecutors she says let her down. Today, Ellie Dudley is here for a close look at a deeply human story of trust betrayed. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. &
Gina Rinehart’s $1 billion bet on Elon Musk
The world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk, has a new business partner in Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, as she picks up a $US 1 billion stake in his SpaceX - part of his plan to launch AI data centres into space and create a city on Mars. Read more: Gina Rinehart secures $US1bn stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX Adore Beauty staff warn of mass redundancies amid major push
Can Trump and Iran control Israel and Hezbollah?
As the President announces he’s sorted the Iran-Israel-US conflict, we dig through the details yet to be agreed. Plus, where does this leave Iran’s terror proxies Hezbollah and Hamas in their war against Israel? Cameron Stewart is here in just a moment. Read more at theaustralian.com.au and see the video here Nuclear questions remain as deal firms Trump’s key war aims are
Coogee shark victim identified as young mum
Sydney’s eastern beaches have reopened after the attack, and now there’s a raging argument about the use of culling, artificial intelligence-powered drones and other shark mitigation strategies, as it’s revealed some of the country’s most famous beaches are unprotected for much of the year. Plus, push and shove outside court as an alleged NDIS property scam is investigated.
Why rapists and murderers should be sweating
A man who was acquitted for rape is facing another trial as prosecutors seek leave to invoke Queensland’s new double jeopardy laws, in a huge development arising from The Australian’s podcast Shandee’s Story. This is “the tip of the iceberg”, says our national chief correspondent Hedley Thomas, who’s here today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.
The Flood - Episode 1: Explosion
It is the navy's worst nightmare. 60 Australian men and women are trapped in a submarine deep under the Indian Ocean after an explosion and seawater flood, threaten to sink the vessel and send its crew to the bottom. This is the incredible true story of the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Dechaineux. In episode 1, the commander takes his submarine down to its deepest diving depth when a loud
The new Michael Jackson fans who don’t want to hear the truth
Michael Jackson’s estate has convinced an entire generation the singer was wrongly accused of crimes against children. Now, a Netflix documentary restores some balance. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Review by Nikki Gemmell: Why the new Michael Jackson biopic is a dishonest insult to the genre Who's Bad? Not M
Furious widow blasts Hanson over ‘witch-burning’ claim
Pauline Hanson says former politicians said she should face a firing squad and be burnt at the stake. Now Tim Fischer’s widow Judy Brewer says she wants evidence or an apology and fears her late husband is being posthumously defamed. Read more: Andrew Forrest inks mining deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners Apologise or prove ‘witch’ claim: widow Catch all the ac
‘Ashamed’: Judge Jackman fires up over court delays
A spectacular legal brawl – between sitting judges. Federal Court judge Ian Jackman is attacking some of his own colleagues, saying their tardiness in handing down decisions is threatening the rule of law. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Judge slams fellows over ‘egregious’ delays What’s behind
Listeners desert KIIS FM after Kyle & Jackie O exit
The first full radio ratings since the implosion of the Kyle and Jackie O Show are in – and it’s bad news for KIIS FM and its parent network ARN. Plus, Australians push back against the data-centre boom. Read more: KIISFM’s ratings collapse post Kyle and Jackie ‘O’ era Data centre boom faces ‘immense’ community backlash over project fearsSee omnystud
Why won’t politicians attack Pauline Hanson?
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. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Newspoll: Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
Belfast burns after alleged attempted beheading
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. Read more: Belfast houses, cars torched as asylum-seeker charged over attempted beheading What happened in Belfast? How the knife attack unfolded Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain,
Did Trump and Netanyahu just break up?
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 his rock-solid relationship with Israel. So are we getting any closer to peace? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au
JD Vance wades into the case tearing Britain apart
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 reception at Madison Square Garden. Read more: JD Vance blames Henry Nowak’s death on mass migration Allan vows to see campaign through des
The soft-left UK Labour mayor destroying his own PM
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life as a rival Labour superstar comes for his job - and the PM’s latest move is to announce an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s. Today, we look at Andy Burnham, the so-called King of the North, who’s lining himself up to destroy Starmer and remake the United Kingdom. Richard Ferguson’s here
$4bn footy: Inside the bitter Nine vs DAZN war for rugby league supremacy
Australians have fallen in love with the English Premier League’s Ted Lasso-esque mix of emotion and drama - and as Nine prepares for a huge soccer splurge as well as wanting rugby league all for itself, what now for NRL supremo Peter V’Landys’ dream of a record $4 billion rights deal? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouT
Off Campus: the global blockbuster making consent sexy
‘Book girlies’ with an insatiable appetite for happily-ever-after romance have fuelled the biggest phenomenon in publishing and TV right now - Off Campus, the fictional universe where 20-somethings unpack their trauma and have a lot of sex. Voracious reader - and The Australian’s off-platform editor - Chloe Barr is here. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can r
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: dodgy landlord?
An investigation by the UK’s National Audit Office found the former Prince charged staff to rent cottages on his former home on the Windsor Estate. Plus, Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed denies assault allegations and Lendlease boots KPMG staff over audit scandal. Read more: Andrew charged staff rent to live at his Royal Lodge estate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photographed with large br
Pure, cold rage: are politicians exploiting white teen’s murder?
Grief and fury have greeted the release of harrowing video showing UK police handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak on suspicion of racial hate crime as he died of stab wounds, ignoring his cry of “I can’t breathe”. As politicians seek to voice – and exploit – Britons’ outrage, Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. Read more about this story at theaustr
Elon Musk to become world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk will become the world’s first trillionaire when his company SpaceX is listed on the Nasdaq. Plus, the government’s property tax shake-up has unintended consequences, and Donald Trump says America’s war with Iran is effectively over. Read more: Elon Musk to become world’s first trillionaire after blockbuster SpaceX IPO Negative gearing shake-up pushes i
Nobody hates like the Labor Party - and their brawling could sink our submarines
Old enemies on one side - critics on the other - that’s life these days for Richard Marles, the deputy prime minister, defence minister and the man in charge of driving through the biggest military investment Australia’s ever made - the nuclear powered AUKUS submarines. So - is the deal falling apart? Can Marles stare down the haters? Greg Sheridan is here. Read more about
BRS case slowed by ‘national security’ concerns
Prosecutors in the war crime murder case against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith say they can’t serve the brief of evidence against the former soldier because revealing its contents could prejudice national security. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did Buckingham Palace cover up for Andrew?
A victim of the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has accused the Royal household of failing to act on a trove of emails she says contained evidence of the former Prince Andrew’s alleged misconduct in public office. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing – but this latest twist is causing all kinds of problems for the UK’s royal family. Read more about this story
‘What the f… are you doing?’: Trump’s heated call with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump reportedly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call following claims by Iran that Israel violated a ceasefire agreement. Plus, Jewish leaders say Grace Tame’s ABC podcast is “tone deaf” and minimum-wage workers get a pay rise. Read more: Trump reportedly tears into Netanyahu over Hezbollah strikes: ‘What the
The incredible submarine survival story you've never heard
20 seconds to save 60 Australian lives in the depths of the Indian Ocean: today The Australian launches a new video and audio documentary series The Flood. Cameron Stewart, the journalist who's been chasing this yarn for decades, is here. Read more about this story and watch video episodes at thefloodpodcast.com, on The Australian’s app, or search “The Flood” on Apple Podca
White Fox’s billionaire founders are raking it in
Cosy hoodies and tight party dresses have put White Fox clothing label founders Daniel and Georgia Contos on the Richest 250 list, and now their financial documents show big profits and huge dividends. Plus, Jim Chalmers is buoyant about falling auction clearance rates. Read more: First White Fox financial accounts reveal profits, dividends and how founders built a $1.42bn fortune Auct
Can Simon Robinson tame the ABC?
Stars with planet-sized egos. Newsroom staff with big opinions. Audiences with high expectations and low patience. That’s the hot mix awaiting the new ABC news boss, who arrives as ABC management sort-of not-really denies sacking the last bloke. Today, media editor James Madden’s here to discuss ABC management’s bid to remake the national broadcaster’s culture. Read m
Amazon’s billion-dollar James Bond gamble starts with a video game
We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the vide
Blue Origin rocket explosion lights up Florida skies
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne. Read more: Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal Lendlease was told ‘
ABC sacks an ex-bikie – for hosting a podcast
The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘
Kalyn Ponga’s regrets over Origin sendoff
Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP. Read more: ‘No apology for taking strong action’: NRL backs
Why Gina Rinehart is circling Channel Seven
She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John
Inflation’s down - but not enough
Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise. Read more: Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers’ budget threatens downturn Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The killer disease you thought was gone
At least one patient is dead and scores are infected with diphtheria, a disease that haunted humanity for thousands of years and killed millions of children. Vaccines all but eliminated diphtheria, but now an outbreak centred on remote Aboriginal communities has experts seriously worried. What’s causing it - and are we doing enough to fight back? Read more about this story at theaustra
The ISIS bride who’s suing Australia
An ISIS bride left behind in a Syrian refugee camp, is preparing a legal challenge to be allowed to return to Australia. Plus, senior NSW police face uncomfortable questions at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Read more: Albanese outlines three points on return of ISIS brides ISIS bride barred from Australia named as family prepares urgent legal action Royal commis
Why our defensive spy boss is on high alert
Intelligence agencies couldn't have prevented the Bondi attack even if they had more money, says ASIO’s boss Mike Burgess - but he says we’re on the brink of the highest possible terrorist threat alert, and is investigating more suspected Iranian hits on Australian soil. Today, what we’re learning as the Antisemitism Royal Commission drills into the security services. Read more a
Juiced-up James Magnussen comes last at Enhanced Games
Gold swimsuit-clad Australian swimmer James Magnussen has finished last in his 100 metres freestyle race at the Enhanced Games. Plus, the government’s CGT reforms face changes, Dezi Freeman inquest gets underway, clear-air turbulence causes problems for Cathay Pacific, and Cheng Lei takes her memoir to the stage. Read more: CGT changes to reach beyond tech sector, says PM ‘I had no cho
Tracy Grimshaw's $500k 60 Minutes gig
Nine picks up a fifth 60 Minutes reporter from in-house on an old-school giant salary, while rumours fly about a State of Origin dream team reunion. That’s in today’s Media Diary - and editor Steve Jackson is on The Front with Claire. 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
Kylie’s mic drop: Netflix blockbuster reveals the Minogue we never knew
Australia’s beloved singer is getting the Netflix documentary treatment, but Kylie MInogue waited until the very last minutes of the last episode to reveal the biggest news of all. Read more: Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Kylie Minogue’s private family to finally appear on screen in new documentary Kylie
Iran moves to control more of the Strait of Hormuz
Information published by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority suggests Iran is expanding its oversight of the Strait of Hormuz to the coastal territories of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Plus, the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission provides long-awaited guidance for single-sex spaces and Rome’s “hot priest” drops a bombshell. Read more
