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The Australian 1384 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

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

Toy Story 5: Pixar’s battle against the devices Steve Jobs built Jul 2, 2026 927 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 Jul 2, 2026 244 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 Jul 1, 2026 905 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 Jul 1, 2026 198 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 Jun 30, 2026 743 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 Jun 30, 2026 208 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 Jun 29, 2026 883 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 Jun 29, 2026 253 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? Jun 28, 2026 933 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 Jun 27, 2026 1271 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 Jun 26, 2026 875 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 Jun 26, 2026 260 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

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