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
Huge pay rise for Telstra boss despite outage disaster
Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady is getting a pay rise after an embarrassing network outage. Also today in The Front’s headlines edition: counsel for former radio host Alan Jones has asked a witness - the former girlfriend of a man known as Complainant J - if she fabricated her evidence in anticipation of financial reward. The witness rejected the suggestion - but there’s fresh dram
The near-misses causing airport chaos
Something alarming is going on at Australian airports: aircraft on the tarmac involved in near-miss incidents that could have been catastrophic. Plus, critical shortages of air traffic controllers and a public fight between the Government and the agency in charge of keeping us safe. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Flight a
Bragg unveils Coalition immigration plan
Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has put a number on immigration for the coalition, which says it wants to link net overseas migration to housing completions. Plus, Nigel Farage to face an opponent with a bin on his head in this week’s Clacton by-election. Read more: Bragg puts a number on Coalition migration plan, attacks One Nation monoculture Nigel Farage faces off with Count Binface in
Melongate: How Albo created a diplomatic disaster
Nobody covers politics like Dennis Shanahan, and today our National Editor is here with a withering take on the big story lighting up politics this week: Anthony Albanese, a gross joke about melons and breasts, and a disastrous attempt to spin the PM out of trouble. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Japan formally raise
Work from home ‘right’ gets iced
Is working from home a workplace right? That question is blowing up Victorian politics as Premier Ben Carroll seeks to appease furious businesspeople by delaying a work from home law until July 2027 - after the State election. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines edition: the Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent but is still warning inflation is too high. Read m
How Atlassian’s tech bromance died
Warring wives, competing values and a broken culture: Tech Bros, a new book by The Australian’s John Stensholt and Perry Williams, reveals the inside story of how Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes built Australia’s most successful tech business and lost their friendship. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube
Sandilands back on air amid tech snafus
Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands has returned to the airwaves in the hotly anticipated launch of his independent production. Plus, Iran releases footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and Australians ditch diesel cars for Chinese EVs. Read more: Kyle Sandilands spotted leaving Sydney studio after podcast launch disaster Iran releases video of supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Australian
The star who wants to ‘destroy’ Alan Jones
Former broadcaster Ray Hadley will this week enter the witness box to give evidence in the criminal trial of his former close colleague and rival Alan Jones, who’s pleaded not guilty to 22 charges involving sexual contact with young men. Jones’ barrister has already told the trial Hadley wanted to destroy Jones, and he’ll be giving evidence for the Crown. Liam Mendes joins us.&nb
Ariana Grande is vanishing. Are we allowed to have an opinion?
Ariana Grande is a 33-year-old superstar who is vanishing before our eyes. Are we allowed to say that? Is it OK for the rest of us to have opinions about the body of one of the world’s most photographed women? By expressing concern – or something else – about someone who looks so unwell, are we making things worse: projecting our own problems and hang-ups on the most talent
Meta’s billion-dollar court defeat
Meta has been ordered to pay $1.34 billion in penalties for social media harms to children. Plus, a new defence pact has been established against Iran, and significant staff shortages have caused delays at Sydney Airport. Read more: Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey to sign defence pact amid warnings of attacks by Iran proxies Meta ordered to pay $1.34bn to address harm to kids from social media Sydne
Why the antisemitism Royal Commission is boiling over
Emotions are running high at the Bondi Beach massacre Royal Commission, with accusations of grandstanding and the pursuit of clickbait - and even the commissioner’s getting fired up. In today’s episode, how one Jewish leader found himself being cross-examined about the actions of Israel at a forum that many thought would be about easing tensions, rather than inflaming them. Read more a
ABC apologises for Gina Rinehart ‘torture’ skit
The ABC’s managing director Hugh Marks has told Gina Rinehart the broadcaster is sorry for a skit aired in the Race Around The World program on July 12. Plus, experts say Australia should be urgently vaccinating birds and other animals against the H5N1 bird flu, and Geelong’s secret concussion deal with player. Read more: ABC apologises for airing ‘disgusting’ Gina Ri
The secret deal between fireys and politicians
It’s the bombshell report sending shockwaves through Victorian politics. After an eight-year investigation, findings by Operation Richmond into dealings between the Andrews government and the United Firefighters Union are out in the open. And though no findings of corruption have been made, it’s creating a massive headache for Victoria’s new premier, who’s preparing to hit
Meta losing big money as legal bills stack up
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram has lost billions of dollars in profits as bills from multiple lawsuits stack up. Plus, the government winds back its so-called “widow’s tax”, a new desl to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Jetstar passengers facing a new fee for using overhead lockers, Read more: Meta’s soaring $2.4bn legal bill wipes out profit grow
The little school getting big results the old fashioned way
Multi-lingual migrant students are boosting literacy and numeracy results in schools across Australia. That’s according to the latest results from the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy, released on Wednesday. Education Editor Natasha Bita unpacks this year’s NAPLAN results – and goes inside one school that’s boosting skills the old-fashioned way. R
Qantas looks to offshore roles to save on costs
Hundreds of Qantas back office roles could move offshore as the airline scrambles to save on costs. Plus, Acting PM Marles plays down Australia’s property slump, new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll braces for the release of a bombshell anti-corruption report, and Australian cinema sees its second-biggest day in box-office history. Read more: Qantas in talks with Accenture to move h
Labor’s property shake-up is going exactly to plan
The Albanese government wanted to turn down the temperature on Australia’s housing market and help young people get a foot on the property ladder. But just months after Labor’s property tax shake-up, home values are crashing, investors are running scared, and taxpayers are underwriting billions of dollars of debt. So, was this all part of the plan? The Australian’s political edit
The team One Nation thinks can win the Victorian election
One Nation has unveiled the team that will take on Labor and the Liberals at the Victorian state election in November. Plus, Alan Jones’ trial gets underway in Sydney, two die in a Greek helicopter crash, and Delta Goodrem closes the Commonwealth Games in style. Read more: One Nation bans ABC, The Guardian as Victorian team unveiled Alleged assaults detailed as blockbuster Alan J
The trial of Alan Jones
He was once the most-powerful man in Australian broadcasting. Now, Alan Jones will defend himself in court against accusations of indecent assault and sexual touching dating back decades – allegations he strenuously denies. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey,
You’re not dreamin’ – The Castle is coming to the stage
It’s the endlessly quotable film that captured Australia’s soul almost 30 years ago – and, now, The Castle is hoping to capture the hearts of a new generation. The Kerrigan family’s fight for their beloved home is coming to the stage in a new play from The Castle’s creators. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to ou
Hamas to ‘disarm’ under new peace deal
Hamas militants and other Palestinian militias will purportedly lay down their arms under a deal designed to bring peace to the Middle East. Plus, runner Rose Davies makes history in Glasgow and Conroy clarifies his US subs comments. Read more: ‘Monumental step’ says Trump as Hamas agrees to disarm Rose Davies wins 5000m in thrilling finish, cyclists come to gold medal party Conr
Domino’s losing dough after gangbusters growth
Pizza chain Domino’s will close as many as 60 stores – half of them in Australia and New Zealand – after posting its biggest loss in decades. Investors are focusing on the positives, prompting a share price jump. But Domino’s is far from out of the woods, as skyrocketing inflation and some risky business decisions bite. So, can the servers of super-cheap pizza bounce back?
Prince Harry facing monster legal bill following High Court fail
Prince Harry and a group of other celebrities are on the hook for a multimillion-dollar legal bill after their privacy claim against the Daily Mail failed. Plus, a portrait of Alex Ryvchin wins the 2026 Archibald People’s Choice Award, and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner seeks to slap Telegram with a huge penalty. Read more: Harry’s insurance for Daily Mail court cas
How Brittany Higgins’ boss was vindicated
Former Liberal chief-of-staff Fiona Brown has won a payout from the Commonwealth after she accused them of breaching her workplace rights in the wake of Brittany Higgins’ unsubstantiated claims of a government cover-up. So what does it all mean for everyone else who works in the emotionally charged and HR-free political bubble? Stephen Rice is here. Read more about this story at&
US, Saudi Arabia unite in strikes against Iran
The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted their first joint strikes on Iranian military assets on Wednesday. Plus, inflation falls more than expected and Australia’s Commonwealth Games gold rush continues. Read more: US, Saudi in joint strike on Iran sites in Iraq after Tehran attack on US forces as it demands more control over Hormuz Inflation in bigger than expected drop to
No radio, no rules: The new Kyle Sandilands
Kyle Sandilands is back and – spoiler – he’s really good. The dumped FM radio host is rebuilding with a new app, a daily breakfast vodcast launching next month – and for the very keen, a video documentary series giving a taste of what’s ahead. Jenna Clarke and Claire Harvey both coughed up for the app and Jenna joins us to dish on the new-look Kyle, trackie-dacks and
RBA boss Bullock warns of further rate raises
Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock says interest rates are likely going up. Plus, Victoria’s new Premier makes his first moves. Read more: Bullock warns of additional rate hikes to tame inflation Ben Carroll orders royal commission into construction sector after becoming Premier Commentary by Eric Johnston: Enemy of business: How Labor broke Victoria’s economy Commentary by
Can Victoria’s new premier save the furniture?
Jacinta Allan quits and now Labor’s new premier has just months to try and save the 12-year-old Government or become a Trivial Pursuit question. Damon Johnston joins us to discuss how it all went down the gurgler for Allan. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Follow the latest coverage on our live blog: Jacinta Allan res
Are Trump and Netanyahu friends again?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday – and he wants the US President to keep pushing to get rid of Iran’s ayatollahs. Plus, ‘The Deb’ star Charlotte McInnes launches Rebel Wilson defamation appeal. Read more: Netanyahu heads to US as relations with Trump crumble Charlotte MacInnes accuses Rebel Wilson of
‘Outrageous sexism’ behind Mamamia pile-on
Mia Freedman and Leigh Sales have both copped it from audiences over the appointment of Freedman’s son Luca Lavigne as Mamamia’s new CEO - but who says men can’t run women-focused businesses? Plus, Samantha Armytage bumps trial co-host Joel Dry from the Today couch. Steve Jackson’s here to discuss all the big yarns in media and entertainment. Read more about this stor
How the Deni Dictionary is redefining Australian culture
From the Bachelor’s Handbag (Woolies roast chook) to the Fridge Cigarette (Coke Zero), Australian slang is evolving far beyond Crocodile Dundee. Meet the anti-influencer behind The Deni Dictionary, a wildly popular Instagram page putting jet fuel into local vernacular. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Aus
Nigel Farage hails ‘remarkable’ Hanson
Canberra must be “terrified” of the One Nation leader, Reform UK’s Nigel Farage tells The Australian’s Helen Trinca on the campaign trail in Clacton-on-Sea. Plus, why Chinese diplomats stormed out of Labor’s national conference. Read more: Canberra ‘must be terrified of remarkable Hanson’, says Farage Read Will Glasgow’s exclusive here: C
Just text Elon: Telstra’s Triple-0 ‘solution’
Next time your telco melts down, don’t worry, Telstra has a backup plan, and it involves Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. In the aftermath of yet another embarrassing outage, Technology Editor Jared Lynch analyses Telstra’s so-called solution – and explains exactly how a tech writer makes sure he never goes off the air. Read more about this story at theaustrali
‘Outback Wrangler’ Matt Wright back in court – and representing himself
The so-called Outback Wrangler Matt Wright represented himself in the Federal Court on Thursday in a civil matter brought by Danielle Wilson. Plus, a Sydney boy’s song about birds is a viral sensation, and Origin investigates an alleged hack following questions from The Australian. Read more: Outback Wrangler Matt Wright represents himself in court after prison sentence The story
Bay leaf and ... bull ants? Tasting a $1000 wine
Penfolds Grange - the most highly sought after Australian wine - hits shelves today at just under $1000 in a new release that has our senior wine writer Nick Ryan seriously excited. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘A wine in no hurry to unravel’: Nick Ryan on Penfolds Grange 2022 Wine glut forces De
Inside Rebel Wilson’s big defamation win over young actress
Power, lies and a ‘bizarre’ bathtub encounter: the Federal Court has ruled actress Rebel Wilson did not defame a younger star, Charlotte MacInnes, in a series of Instagram posts. Justice Elizabeth Raper found MacInnes did tell Wilson she was uncomfortable about an encounter with producer Amanda Ghost, and that MacInnes then tried to “walk back” her story. Charlotte Ma
Mossad tried to wipe out the Houthis. They’re back with a vengeance
Feared spy agency Mossad tried to wipe out the Houthis in 2025 – but this band of fiercely anti-semitic, anti-American Shiite rebels, who are funded by Iran, are very hard to kill. They’ve just reinserted themselves in the Middle East conflict, declaring a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia and raising fears the world’s oil and shipping supplies are about to get choked up all over
Pauline Hanson backs mass deportations
Pauline Hanson says she is not trying to return to the days of the White Australia policy – but she is on board with the Trump administration’s approach to illegal migrants. Plus, Andy Burnham launches into his new job as the UK’s PM, and The Odyssey is a box-office smash. Read more: John Healey wins top job of chancellor in Andy Burnham’s cabinet Hanson flags T
Can Andy Burnham save ‘Broken Britain’?
Andy Burnham is Britain's new Prime Minister and he couldn’t be more different from the PMs who’ve gone before. He’s talking big change, too, from more offshore oil to renationalising public infrastructure. But can the so-called King of the North possibly fix the place even locals call ‘Broken Britain’? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the vi
‘ISIS bride’ walks free after being granted bail
So-called ISIS bride Rayann El Houli will walk free after she was granted bail in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. Plus, former Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus tells Royal Commission of antisemitic abuse, and Donald Trump photobombs Spain’s winning World Cup moment. Read more: Accused Islamic State bride granted bail despite allegedly teaching her children jihad Mark Dreyfus de
The Pauline Effect: What’s behind Albo’s AI crackdown?
Australian musicians, artists, writers and workers will all be safe from theft and exploitation from Big AI - that’s Anthony Albanese’s bold promise for world-leading laws as he battles a populist surge and deep community fear about AI. But can Labor really resist Silicon Valley’s billions? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscri
The Odyssey: the five-star epic kicking cinema forward
Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey is in cinemas now with an epic casting controversy to match. Has Nolan expertly translated this ancient text for a young audience, or ‘lost his integrity’ as Elon Musk alleges? Read more: Christopher Nolan reinvents an ancient epic in his masterful five-star Odyssey Christopher Nolan reveals the ‘tender beauty’ behind his epi
Royal Commission to probe Opera House protest, neo-Nazi rally
The October 9, 2023, protest at the Sydney Opera House and a neo-Nazi rally in late 2025 will be the focus of the next block of public hearings in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Plus, Donald Trump declassifies documents alleging election fraud and Telstra bosses front a Senate inquiry. Read more: Antisemitism royal commission to investigate policing of Oper
The undoing of Moira Deeming
Moira Deeming - the unpredictable Victorian Liberal MP who took down her own party leader - has come a cropper in a big way and faces the political wilderness. Today, we look at how the straight-talking outsider found herself at odds with her own colleagues, and where she’ll turn next. Our Victorian political editor Anthony Galloway is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au
Australian National University admits failing Jewish students
The Australian National University dismissed complaints from Jewish students about alleged Nazi gestures being made in an online meeting, saying it didn’t believe the gestures were antisemitic. Plus, a healthcare chain kept patients whose data was stolen in the dark for weeks, and England’s World Cup dream dies. Read more: ANU withheld Nazi gesture probe outcome from Jewish stude
How the national gun buyback died
What’s a national gun buyback if it’s not really national and not many guns will be bought back? Anthony Albanese’s big post-Bondi massacre reform has faltered politicians panic about regional voters and fight over money. How did we get here? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. National gun buyback criticised
Australian creativity to be protected from AI: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday he’ll establish a new office of AI within his own department to consolidate his government’s response to AI’s meteoric rise. Plus, Qantas tests its new ultra-long-haul aircraft and American football star Folarin Balogun breaks his silence over that Donald Trump phone call. Read more: PM vows 'strongest protections' for
Who'll meet Spain in the World Cup final?
Just five more sleeps until the FIFA World Cup Final - and today we’re lining up the contenders for the cup, the ageing lions and the young superstars who’ve made this tournament so gripping - and asking: what’s with all the rolling-on-the-pitch histrionics? Our football columnist Josh Whittington is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by su
Atlassian staff bonus shake-up as share price dives
Atlassian staff will be paid a mix of cash and shares instead of so-called “equity refresh grants” after the company’s share value halved. Plus, investors in talks for a stake in the Melbourne Storm and KIIS FM’s ratings keep falling. Read more: Atlassian swaps equity for cash bonuses for staff amid share price slump Melbourne Storm sale: Chinese consortium in negotia
What Iran’s ‘pirates’ will do next
Donald Trump’s peace in the Middle East has failed for a second time, with war restarting with Iran to match the active hostilities still raging in Gaza. Now, the battered Iranian regime is asserting its control of the Strait of Hormuz. So is this modern-day piracy something we just have to get used to - or is there a way back? Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart is here. Read
Hezbollah bunker discovered under 12th-century castle
The Israeli Defence Forces say they’ve discovered a vast tunnel network belonging to Hezbollah under a 12th-century castle in southern Lebanon. Plus, auction clearance rates bounce back and Richard Scolyer is farewelled at the Sydney Opera House. Read more: IDF finds huge Hezbollah tunnel maze under Crusader castle Australian auction clearance rates rebound to a near two month high Sta
TV star’s dad goes rogue in defence of his girl
A father rushing to the defence of his daughter - we can all identify with that - but in the case of one Channel Seven reporter, Dad decided to critique the performance and appearances of other TV reporters. Steve Jackson edits The Australian’s Media Diary and he’s here with the story that’s got all of broadcast media talking. Read more about this story here and see the vide
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
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