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.
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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
The spine surgery that changed 12-year-old Oscar’s life
Today on The Front, a beautiful story about courage and love: a young boy with a powerful will to love, a mother’s devotion and the doctors and nurses in our public hospitals who make magic every single day. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Inside the cutting-edge surgery that will change Oscar’s life for g
King Charles alive and well after mistake radio death announcement
A British radio station has apologised for erroneously announcing King Charles III had died. Plus, economists warn of house price drop after tax reforms and a man who allegedly stole photography equipment from a victim of the Bondi terror attack is named. Read more: Radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’ death Australian house prices set for major fall
The furious army of young entrepreneurs coming for Albo
Young entrepreneurs are smashing up Anthony Albanese on social media, furious about his budget’s changes to capital gains tax, which they say punishes people who try to get ahead. The PM seems to think it’s funny, but this is no joke. Wealth editor Julieanne Sprague is here with her take on a fightback the Government didn’t see coming. Read more about this story at the
Kylie’s secret second cancer battle
Kylie Minogue revealed she had a secret second battle with cancer in a new Netflix documentary. Plus, Chris Minns’ surprise attack on the federal government’s income tax policy and Arsenal’s historic English Premier League win. Read more: Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Minns blasts Albanese government over brack
Shopping for a wife in China’s elite singles market
Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match. Read more about this story a
US delays Iran strikes following Gulf leaders’ pleas
The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament. Read more: Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request Karl Stefanovic
Axeman's promise: Mark Butler vows 'no Robo-NDIS’
People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see Sarah Is
Latham’s ex denies Richard White ‘insider trading’ allegations
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. Read more: Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White Trump’s latest White House renovatio
Nine’s defiance over Ben Roberts-Smith doco
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 YouTu
Sex, smokes, and risky jokes: Why you couldn’t write Rivals today
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. Jill
China ‘won’t supply weapons to Iran’: Trump
US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final. Read more: ‘We’re the hottest’: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi Surprise ‘death tax’ buried in federal bu
The watchdog who savaged Coles
Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our
Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes. Read more: Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President’s high-stakes China talks Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Co
Call the King: UK PM Keir Starmer tries to save himself
Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay – and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Pressure grows on UK's Starmer t
Former NSW police boss to lead NT child protection review
Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes. Read more: Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review Four-time premiership-winni
How Labor will rake in the cash
Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election war-chest as Anthony Albanese positions Labor for the 2028 election. Today, our journos’ frank and funny take on Budget 2026. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see our videos by subscribing to our YouTube channe
Pauline for PM? One Nation’s big plan
A One Nation-Liberal-Nationals coalition with whomever wins the most votes in charge: that’s Pauline Hanson’s big new idea to chuck Anthony Albanese out of office. Check out The Front’s afternoon headlines here. Read more: Pauline Hanson calls on Angus Taylor to back One Nation if she wins more seats at the election Forget the policies - for One Nation voters, it&rsqu
The journo who scooped everyone on today’s ‘crisis’ budget
The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston understands the budget like nobody else, and is here with what to expect, and why Labor is going for broke on trusts, negative gearing and capital gains tax. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Tax hikes, spending cuts: what we know so far about Budget 2026 Commentary by
ISIS brides to stay in jail over ‘slavery’ charges
Two women accused of buying and keeping a slave in Syria will remain in prison after delaying their bid to apply for bail. Plus, a netball mum who’s facing charges over alleged racist abuse of a Jewish under-12 girls’ team says she has no problem with Jews. Read more: ISIS widows drop bid for freedom over alleged Yazidi slave trading Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin told to ‘just
Confusion reigns as radio giant ARN battles Kyle and Jackie O
Investors see cause for alarm at the annual general meeting of troubled broadcaster ARN. That’s in today’s Media Diary with Steve Jackson - along with a Greens senator’s Bananas in Pyjamas boast, and an amusing snafu at Tapt Media, formerly Nine Radio. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Advertiser
The ultimate motherly act: a Swedish death clean
This Mother’s Day we’re looking at döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning - a system of decluttering before you die. Writer Charlotte Ree’s mother has adopted the practice and unearthed a trove of memories. But is the process the ultimate motherly act, or a little too confronting? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and mo
ISIS brides behind bars after dramatic Australian return
A group of so-called ISIS brides will spend the weekend in police custody after returning to Australia from Syria. Plus, Anika Wells apologises for non-compliant taxpayer-funded travel expenses and Sir David Attenborough turns 100. Read more: ISIS brides remanded in custody, bail application set for Monday Wells repays $10k after 'four mistakes' in family travel claims 'She has paid back the
Push and shove as One Nation eyes its first big win
One Nation’s on the brink of collecting its first federal lower house seat, and there’s been physical altercations at the polling booths already. Today, political editor Geoff Chambers on the very dramatic race for Farrer, the seat that’s up for grabs after the retirement of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see t
Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘suicide note’ revealed
A suicide note purportedly written by the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is unsealed by a US Federal judge. Plus today in The Front’s afternoon headlines, a new gas reservation policy for the east coast as the Government scrambles to ensure no more blackouts. Read more: Judge unseals purported Epstein suicide note New gas reservation policy welcomed by businessSee omnystudio.com/
How China shadow-banned Donald Trump
Roll out the red carpet and polish the golden chopsticks - Donald Trump is heading to Beijing. Beneath the glitz, there’s serious tension in this relationship, as China backs Iran, defies US sanctions and even stops its citizens reading books by or about The Donald. Our correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subsc
ISIS brides to face arrest on return
The Australian Federal Police say they will be making arrests when so-called ‘ISIS brides’ finally return to Australia on Thursday. Plus, a man wearing a t-shirt depicting a Nazi symbol is moved on from the Antisemitism Royal Commission location, and Anthony Albanese announces big budget changes to Australia’s fuel reserves. Read more: ISIS brides to be arrested upon arriva
The reality of policing in Alice Springs
A week on from a shocking riot in Alice Springs, what are relations really like between police and Aboriginal people? Today, Liam Mendes joins us from the red centre, where he’s covering the sorry business for a five-year-old child, the justice process for the man accused of murdering her, and what relations are really like between cops and community in some of our most troubled communities.
Albo’s $300 gift to every worker
Australian workers will receive what Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling an ‘earned income offset’ of up to $300 in next week’s Federal budget. Plus, a Jewish man tells the Antisemitism Royal Commission police encouraged him to drop his complaint against the alleged perpetrator of an antisemitic attack. Read more: Budget scoop: Jim Chalmers’ cash handouts for ever
“I smell Jews”: Vile abuse on the school bus
On day one of public hearings, the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion stamps its intention clearly: to identify and root out racist abuse of Jews - and not get distracted by semantics. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Commissioner Virginia Bell calls for community recognition of dangers Justice for
Treasurer says property tax shake-up is the ‘right decision’
Labor will break an election promise if it follows through on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions in next week’s federal budget. Plus, the PM says Australia and Japan are ‘closer than ever’ and public hearings in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion get underway. Read more: Jim Chalmers says winding back property tax con
A photographer risked his life for this shot. One media outlet won’t pay
A war over copyright where the Daily Mail are not the villains for a change. A surprise hire at Network Seven and a new twist in the King versus Alan Jones - it’s all in today’s Media Diary. Steve Jackson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more: Steve Jackson’s Media Diary every Monday&n
Devil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly flies economy?
The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this “delicious” comedy. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You ca
Vigilante rage in Alice Springs: Our reporter’s eyewitness account
A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts. Read more: NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby’s family calls for calm Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby’s accused killer Bo
Bondi report urges more cops for Jewish gatherings
Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Antisemitism royal commission int
Missing five-year-old girl’s body found in Alice Springs
Police say they have informed the family of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl that she has been found dead. The family has requested the child now be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby, in keeping with Aboriginal tradition. The girl was the niece of Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and was living in squalid conditions in an Alice Springs town camp. Plus, the mother of an accused
How King Charles reeled in Donald Trump
The Americans are falling all over King Charles and Queen Camilla, with politicians giving the King a dozen standing ovations during his address to Congress. Charles is on a charm offensive, while Donald Trump wars with British PM Keir Starmer and Charles’ son Prince Harry. So, is it working? Our royal expert Richard Ferguson is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.co
Inflation jump paves the way for more interest rate pain
Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful ignorance” and Donald Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House. Read more: Inflation jumps to 4.6pc sparking fears of another Reserve Bank rate rise Inflation spike vindicates fuel excise cut: Treasurer
Did the Secret Service fail Donald Trump?
Top security experts say the President’s safety is in doubt after a third failed assassination attempt, and the incident in Washington DC has sparked a fresh debate in America - not about guns, but about whether comedians are the problem. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Former Secret Service Deputy Directo
Albo’s crackdown on Big Tech’s use of journalism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact. Read more: Government won’t profit from its levy on big tech, says federal Assistant Treasurer Big tech must ‘step up’ on news deals,
Why is Prince Harry styling himself as a statesman?
He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our
King Charles’ US trip to go ahead in wake of attempted shooting
Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. Read more: Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts ‘horrible’ reporter after shooter’s ‘pedophi
Why do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith?
A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever. Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube ch
Australia’s top 25 TV shows from Blue Murder to Bluey
Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Cla
Trump v Harry: President says prince ‘isn’t speaking for the UK’
Donald Trump responded to remarks by Prince Harry calling on America to “honour its international treaty obligations” in Ukraine. Plus, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson await judge’s decision on trial timing, and more diesel secured for Australia. Read more: Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US Kyle Sandilands’ behaviour ‘not nice&rsquo
Why Albo won’t be doing a gas tax
It’s the big idea of the moment - a gas tax to pay for big public costs like the NDIS. But - as Kevin Rudd found out - flashy new resource taxes are very risky, and this one would undermine Anthony Albanese’s attempts to shore up our fuel supplies. Associate Editor Eric Johnston is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our Yo
Trump ‘never asked’ for Australia’s help: Albo
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump’s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the annual general meeting of energy giant Woodside descended into chaos and confusion, after a group of protesters crashed an address given by Chief Executive Liz Westcott - and Microsoft boss’ Australian AI ambitions. Read more: PM confirms fuel sup
