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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 insights from our newsrooms.

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Today · 8 min
Cummins v Khawaja and Warner: what the cricketers say
Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja is “100 per cent wrong” about his allegations that the entire Australian test team knew that three members were using sandpaper on the field to tamper with the ball in 2018. The test cricket captain addressed Khawaja’s claims about the so-called ‘sandpapergate’ scandal in an hour-long press conference on Friday morning. Plus, Victoria Police announce they won’t criminally charge four Sydney Swans players involved in a scandal at a Melbourne hotel. The players have always maintained their innocence. Read more: Australian Test captain faces media over Khawaja Sandpapergate allegations Commentary by Will Swanton: Cummins faces moment of truth as Cricket Australia boss avoids action David Warner addresses sandpaper scandal on following Pat Cummins denial Victoria Police clear Sydney Swans players over Pullman Hotel episode See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 10 min
After Jensen Huang: why the honey trap is every boardroom's new problem
Jensen Huang has resigned effective immediately from the world's most powerful company, Nvidia, after alleged affairs with an employee and a woman American officials believe is a Chinese spy. But the so-called honey trap is a lesson for boardrooms in Australia and around the world. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Nvidia is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang Jensen Huang ‘had affair with staffer’; Republicans set to subpoena Nvidia boss Nvidia Chinese spy scandal puts $6bn of Australian retirement savings at risk Jensen Huang’s ousting could leave Firmus and other neocloud side bets out in the cold 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 theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 3 min
Cricket captain Pat Cummins finally speaks on fresh ‘sandpapergate’ claims
Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins will on Friday address allegations made by his former teammate Usman Khawaja about a notorious ball-tampering saga on Friday. Plus, The Australian reveals plans to save David Jones were drawn up months ago. Read more: Pat Cummins to front media over Usman Khawaja’s ‘long, full list’ of ball-tampering claims Pat Cummins in tense exchange with wife Becky amid fallout from Usman Khawaja claims ‘It didn’t’: Mitchell Starc rejects Usman Khawaja ball-tampering claims in new book Landlords rebuffed plan to save David Jones through staged closures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 15 min
Pants down, stolen kisses: The fall of David Walliams
After fighting all the way to the UK’s High Court to protect his identity and warning he was suicidal, the world’s most successful living children’s author and wildly popular entertainer David Walliams has lost his legal bid to silence the media. In this episode of The Front, host Claire Harvey and The Australian’s literary editor Caroline Overington break down the lifting of reporting restrictions, the explosive allegations of predatory behavior that followed, and the wider cultural reckoning that has stemmed from his dumping by publisher HarperCollins and hot mic disaster on Britain’s Got Talent. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Crude jokes and TV winks: David Walliams’ circle of enablers Ice cream and wildly inappropriate jokes: my day with David Walliams This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Jasper Leak and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 2 min
Revealed: the David Jones stores to close
David Jones has announced the closure of 19 stores and the shedding of thousands of jobs as FTI Consulting attempts to navigate the retailer's difficulties. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines, documents from Anthropic reveal federal government plans to consider an AI copyright 'opt out' model for Australian creators. Read more: David Jones to close 19 stores, thousands of jobs axed David Jones collapse signals wider retail crisis as changing consumer habits hit stores Anthropic reveals plan to compromise creator copyright for AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 17 min
Usman, where’s the proof? Khawaja’s sandpaper bombshell unpacked
Usman Khawaja has re-opened Australian cricket's deepest wound, revealing in his new autobiography Sabr that the entire team knew about the 2018 Sandpaper-gate ball-tampering plot in Cape Town. With former teammate David Warner publicly endorsing his claims and fresh pressure mounting on current test captain Pat Cummins, does Australian cricket finally have to face a complete investigation? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Every other bombshell in Khawaja’s book Sabr Damning silence as the building burns down: Andrew Webster comment Why Cricket Australia is holding the line This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Jasper Leak and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 4 min
Judge’s powerful condemnation of rapist Russell Brand
Entertainer Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following his convictions for rape and sexual assault. Meanwhile, Qantas is cutting 850 jobs and outsourcing backend technology work to Accenture in India as part of an increased push into automation and artificial intelligence Read more: Russell Brand jailed for 10 years and six months Man accused of bashing One Nation volunteer remanded in custody until next year Qantas lay-offs: 850 corporate jobs set to be replaced by AI in Accenture deal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 14 min
Sex, spies and Nvidia: the Jensen Huang bombshell
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair with a woman American investigators allege is a Chinese spy. As tech stocks slide and Washington faces calls for a congressional investigation, what does this high-stakes espionage scandal mean for global artificial intelligence and your superannuation? The Australian’s technology editor Jared Lynch joins Claire Harvey to break down the tech world's biggest shock, the geopolitical fallout, and why Australia is right in the crosshairs. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Nvidia faces its supernova moment as Huang battles ‘spy’ allegations Australia’s slow energy grid the problem, says Jensen Huang The ‘multitrillion dollar opportunity’ in AI’s future This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 3 min
What’s Usman Khawaja’s end game?
Today on The Front’s afternoon headlines: Usman Khawaja opens up about the 2018 sandpaper scandal in his new autobiography, accusing teammates and Cricket Australia of dodging responsibility. Plus, food prices could surge by seven per cent as suppliers grapple with soaring diesel and labour costs. And, rock legends including Jimmy Barnes are begging the Prime Minister to block AI companies from using Australian art and music without pay. Read more at theaustralian.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sunday · 16 min
JD Vance vs Kamala Harris: Could this nightmare come true?
JD Vance thought he had a Donald Trump-endorsed golden ticket to the White House - but after the Republicans got hammered in the midterms, it looks more like golden handcuffs. So can JD still be president? And with the Democrats riding high, could Kamala Harris really try again? Or is it time for someone else to have a go? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Democrats seize US congress in massive backlash against Donald Trump Republicans eye break from toxic Donald Trump agenda What a Democratic congress means for Trump’s foreign-policy agenda Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Republican midterm disaster signals beginning of the end for Donald Trump MAGA era Commentary by Cameron Stewart: JD Vance scrambles to protect 2028 presidential ambitions as Trump suffers midterm wipe-out Commentary by Greg Sheridan: How Donald Trump crushed the Republican Party and handed power to US Democrats 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 theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 6 · 14 min
John Malkovich, the CIA, and Easter Island: inside Wild Horse Nine
Inside Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine: the ‘bloody buddy comedy’ taking on the Oscars. Senior reporter Sarah Elks joins host Claire Harvey on The Front to break down one of the most talked-about films of the year. Set in 1973 on the eve of Pinochet’s takeover of Chile, Wild Horse Nine follows two CIA agents—played by John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell—who find themselves on assignment on Easter Island. With a stellar cast including Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, and Tom Waits, the movie blends dark comedy, high-stakes political intrigue, and existential questions about mortality and redemption. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. How a $500 cheque from the ABC helped launch a Hollywood heavyweight - by Sarah Elks Martin McDonagh has been telling the same story for years. Is the joke wearing thin? - by Nikki Gemmell How woke politics are reshaping the Oscars - by Rosemary Neill The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 6 · 4 min
‘Killer cop’ says he’s ‘responsible’ for ex’s death – but ‘didn’t want to kill him’
Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon admits he’s responsible for his ex-boyfriend’s death – but claims it was a tragic accident. He’s pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break-and-enter related to the 2024 deaths of TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, flight attendant Luke Davies. Plus, Helen Haines condition is ‘stable’, and 90-year-old woman becomes Bondi massacre’s 16th victim. Read more: Accused cop killer Beau Lamarre-Condon says he ‘didn’t want to’ kill ex-boyfriend Jesse Baird Helen Haines condition changed to 'stable' 90-year-old Eva Geller dies from medical complications after being shot during Bondi terror attack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 5 · 13 min
Who killed David Jones? Inside the butchering of a beloved brand
Private equity, foreign owners, terrible service, real estate missteps, angry landlords and bemused customers: David Jones died a slow and ugly death and now we’re asking: can anyone revive this 18-year-old legacy retailer? The Australian's DataRoom columnist Bridget Carter has been breaking all the scoops and joins Claire Harvey today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ASX rallies; David Jones landlord Vicinity reviewing earnings guidance The brutal private equity playbook behind David Jones’ demise David Jones collapses into administration after private equity owner runs out of cash The Front is presented by Claire Harvey. Jasper Leak is The Australian’s audio lead. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 5 · 13 min
Who killed David Jones? Inside the butchering of a beloved brand
Private equity, foreign owners, terrible service, real estate missteps, angry landlords and bemused customers: David Jones died a slow and ugly death and now we’re asking: can anyone revive this 18--year-old legacy retailer? The Australian's DataRoom columnist Bridget Carter has been breaking all the scoops and joins Claire Harvey today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ASX rallies; David Jones landlord Vicinity reviewing earnings guidance The brutal private equity playbook behind David Jones’ demise David Jones collapses into administration after private equity owner runs out of cash The Front is presented by Claire Harvey. Jasper Leak is The Australian’s audio lead. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 5 · 10 min
‘I’m not a little creep’: Beau Lamarre-Condon in the witness box
Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon is giving evidence in his own defence in his double-murder trial. He’s pleaded not guilty to murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and Baird’s partner, flight attendant Luke Davies, at Baird’s Paddington sharehouse in 2024. Read more: Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon testifies before his double-murder trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 4 · 13 min
Billionaire’s brutal Canva shakeup: 1200 out, everyone else back in
Tech heroine Melanie Perkins calls Canva’s massive 1,200-person layoff a "refounding" of the tech unicorn. But behind the PR spin and a strict new return-to-office mandate lies a harsher reality: the threat of AI disruption, flattening growth, and a significant valuation haircut. In this episode of The Front, Claire Harvey is joined by The Australian’s resident billionaire expert John Stensholt to cut through the spin. Is Canva’s era of innocence officially over, and what does forcing remote workers back into a $130m Surry Hills headquarters reveal about the tech industry's future? 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 and produced by Claire Harvey with Jasper Leak, and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou and Tiffany Dimmack. Jasper Leak composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 4 · 2 min
Not my fault: Trump reacts to midterm walloping
Donald Trump has lost control of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the United States midterm elections, with results flowing in throughout the coming hours. The Democrats have easily retaken the House and are on track for a much larger than expected victory in the Senate. Trump - who told voters to behave as if his name was on the ballot - now says it’s not his fault. Read more: Donald Trump, Republicans lose House, Senate to Democrats Democrats surge towards stunning sweep of congress Trump to Mideast: You’re on your own See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 3 · 17 min
Learjet 60 crash: The incredible composure of 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras
Why did a Bombardier Learjet 60 plunge 32,000 feet a minute into a Florida road? Aviation writer Robyn Ironside joins Claire Harvey to break down the final, chilling air traffic control audio and examine the severe online attacks on the late 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. We’re out of time: co-pilot’s haunting final message $2 million Learjet crashes in Florida, victims named Ice, turbulence: How the disaster happened This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 3 · 4 min
Dissent inside the RBA board about rate rise
Point of Law won the Melbourne Cup by a country mile - and rates went up just as everyone expected them to. In fact the only surprise this afternoon is that three members of the Reserve Bank Board voted against putting the cash rate target up to 4.85 per cent, revealing some controversy inside the board about whether they can slow inflation without wrecking the economy. Listen now to The Front’s afternoon headlines. Read more: Rate rise ‘to address domestic capacity pressures’, RBA governor Michele Bullock says $170bn black hole ahead of rate call that stops a nation RBA risks a 90s-style slump as rate hikes struggle for traction Point of Law wins after Robbie Williams rocks Flemington See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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November 2 · 17 min
Why do Democrats keep choosing the wrong candidates?
The midterms are on in America - and you’d expect voters to give the widely unpopular Donald Trump the kind of walloping presidents can usually expect in congressional and state elections. But the Democrats are fracturing over candidate choice and tactics and the Republicans can’t decide whether to embrace Trump or disavow him. Today, Cameron Stewart on what to watch in the wild ride ahead. 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 and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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