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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? Senior Business Reporter Eli Greenblat is here.
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Domino’s Pizza hit by $300m impairment as global expansion plan backfires
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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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.
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Harry’s insurance for Daily Mail court case falls short
Michael Zavros wins Archibald People’s Choice for powerful portrait of Alex Ryvchin
Australia pursues $54m fine for Telegram over alleged anti-terror rule breaches
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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.
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Commonwealth settles Fiona Brown lawsuit over Brittany Higgins saga claims
Commentary by Stephen Rice: The Albanese government fought Fiona Brown every step of the way
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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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.
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Inflation in bigger than expected drop to 3.8pc
Aussie records shattered as Lachlan Kennedy, Torrie Lewis stun in Glasgow
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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 all.
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‘Confessional, crude, clever’: Inside Sandilands’ new pay-per-view venture
Secret talks land Kyle Sandilands $12m payout
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Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock says interest rates are likely going up. Plus, Victoria’s new Premier makes his first moves.
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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 John Ferguson: Goodbye Jacinta, Victoria will be better without you
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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.
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Follow the latest coverage on our live blog: Jacinta Allan resigns ahead of spill motion she was expected to lose
John Cain stands guard over Jacinta Allan’s odd take on accountability
No Labor leader can fix Victoria’s catalogue of failures
Jacinta Allan scores record high dissatisfaction rating in bombshell Newspoll
From long rants to controversial T-shirts: Inside Jacinta Allan’s caucus retreat
Commentary by Damon Johnston: Jacinta Allan chose to ‘stand with Dan’. It may cost the Premier her job
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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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.
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Netanyahu heads to US as relations with Trump crumble
Charlotte MacInnes accuses Rebel Wilson of giving ‘false evidence’ in appeal
Newspoll shows Victorian Coalition with lead as Jacinta Allan faces leadership challenge
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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.
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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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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.
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