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. To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front is a news podcast hosted by The Australian, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Australian hosts The Front, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Is terrorism morphing to find a new front line?

  Oct 1, 202612 min

  An incredible mid-air cockpit attack  - and claims of an Iranian cell lurking outside a military base: from the Middle East to Britain, authorities are on high alert after two alleged terrorism incidents. Today - what really happened with RAF Fairford and Flydubai 1073. Read more about this story at  theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Hero Flydubai pilot managed to open cockpit door despite being stabbed by a co-pilot ‘Who’s going to save you?’ Hero pilot lauds highly trained aircrew Australians Carol and Steven Moss caught in FlyDubai hijack drama RAF Fairford terror plot ‘foiled when suspect called police’ Locals say RAF Fairford security ramped up in week before ‘terror plot arrests’ This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Credit card fury as Tax Office brings in tough new rule

  Oct 1, 20263 min

  The Australian Tax Office has declared it’ll no longer accept payments made with credit cards, leaving some businesses declaring they've been blindsided. Plus, UK PM Andy Burnham opens the door to a second Brexit vote and championship coach Chris Fagan to leave the Brisbane Lions. Read more:  Small businesses given eight hours’ notice before ATO credit card change Andy Burnham says a second Brexit referendum is an option Three time premiership coach Chris Fagan to step down as Brisbane coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Andrew Webster’s ultimate NRL grand final preview

  Sep 30, 202615 min

  If you thought the AFL Grand Final was entertaining, strap in for a rugby league spectacular - the flash Harry Sydney Roosters versus the hardscrabble Newcastle Knights. There’s already been tears, ambulances, dust-ups and dramas and we’ve got the game’s best commentator  who’s already scooping everyone. Read more about this story at  theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . How NRL plans to honour brave Jai Arrow at decider with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ Knights consider starting Thomas Cant for Phoenix Crossland ‘Pull the pin’: Nick Politis considers walking away if Sydney Roosters win grand final Ultimate NRL Grand Final Guide: Everything you need to know This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  No beef between Treasurer and RBA boss, PM says

  Sep 30, 20264 min

  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there’s no beef between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock over the source of stubborn inflation.  Plus, new crime scene evidence in the double-murder trial of former cop Beau Lamarre Condon, and one of Australia’s most prestigious universities takes a tumble in global rankings.  Read more:  'I agree with both': Albanese says no split over inflation Commentary by Paul Kelly: Albanese and Chalmers are stuck in vicious economic loop of their own making Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Four economic blows set to trigger brutal Australian downturn and widespread job losses Blood stain trail and the ‘missed’ bullet hole in Baird home Hard-left senator David Shoebridge named the Greens’ third federal leader in over a year Top Australian universities revealed in global Times Higher Ed rankings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  How your super is fuelling Jim Chalmers’ budget brag

  Sep 29, 202614 min

  The target cash rate is up to a 15-year high and unemployment is up too - but the Treasurer says the budget’s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. Economics correspondent Matthew Cranston is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Deficit $6bn lower ahead of expected rate hike, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Jim Chalmers’ deficit reduction helped by increased superannuation tax take Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers’ higher-than-expected tax take in final budget outcome comes from super Interest rates rise to 4.6 per cent, 15-year high, in blow to homeowners and Anthony Albanese This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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