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Australia is enraged after China fired a submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile in the South Pacific after briefing governments including ours of the plan. Plus, England is through to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Mexico.
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China to test nuclear missile in South Pacific after Anthony Albanese signs pact with Fiji
Red card, penalty dramas as England edge Mexico, Norway beat Brazil
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Are the mainstream media really dead, or are Karl Stefanovic and Piers Morgan just trying to convince themselves? In a masterclass of reality television that nobody saw coming, Karl sat down with the British firebrand on his superyacht in the South of France. Today, Media Diary’s Steve Jackson joins us to break down the interview, the "business" lessons Karl is trying to learn about the YouTube landscape, and why the mainstream might have more life in it than these two are letting on.
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Nine’s rush to tie up Stefanovic successor
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 music.
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The Royal Australian Submarine HMAS Dechaineux has just limped back to port after a catastrophic flood came within seconds of sinking her and her 60 crew members. Suddenly, the navy has a crisis on its hands. How will it deal with this near-disaster? What will it mean for the new Collins Class fleet? How will the navy explain it publicly? And what about the crew who have been traumatised by this near-death experience?
In Episode 4 we investigate the human, strategic and public relations fallout from The Flood.
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As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment?
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Australian songwriters’ fury as Big Tech ‘blatant theft’ for AI training revealed by Andrew McMillen
AI giants could get a free pass – and gut creators’ rights by Rod Sims
Boy Swallows Universe author Trent Dalton wanted to ‘vomit’ when told his books were on pirate database 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.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day.
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Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding
Today’s live news blog including bird flu spreading to NSW
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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 heartwarming conclusion – promise.
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Toy Story’s new villain: Pixar, Lego, and the fight for a screen-free childhood
Nikki Gemmell’s review: Can the classic toys save childhood from modern tech?
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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.
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‘A different time’: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act
Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland
Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test
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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 Australians’ hearts.
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Skip the dance recital and ban the stutter-step: A fan’s survival guide to World Cup madness
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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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.
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Nine CEO Matt Stanton will make direct pitch to Peter V’landys for NRL rights in full
‘More toxic’: Musk accused of fuelling antisemitism
Building approvals down for third month in a row
Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon to Australian Maya Joint
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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.
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Expect no ‘massive breakthrough’ at COP, Chris Bowen warns
COP it on the chin: Chris Bowen ‘must focus on fuel crisis’
Chris Bowen to serve as COP31 president after Australia cedes hosting rights to Turkey
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.
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