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The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster?
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ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place
Death threats, deaf ears: ABC ‘ignored’ bikie-turned-reporter crime link claims
ABC news boss Justin Stevens quits abruptly
Hugh Marks refuses to deny ABC news boss Justin Stevens was ‘pushed’
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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Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP.
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Bondi hero cop recovers from surgery on shock tumour only found after shooting
Another ISIS-linked Australian charged with terror offences
Federal government sues manufacturer 3M for $2bn over toxic chemical contamination
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She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John Stensholt, is here.
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Billionaire Gina Rinehart funding Bruce McWilliam’s Southern Cross Media share buy
Southern Cross takeover deal sparks questions over tax and who’s in control
Billionaire Alex Waislitz says Southern Cross must make room for Bruce McWilliam
New chief ends executive bloodletting by reinstating ousted Seven boss
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 music.
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Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise.
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Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers’ budget threatens downturn
Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes
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At least one patient is dead and scores are infected with diphtheria, a disease that haunted humanity for thousands of years and killed millions of children. Vaccines all but eliminated diphtheria, but now an outbreak centred on remote Aboriginal communities has experts seriously worried. What’s causing it - and are we doing enough to fight back?
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Could this outbreak have been stopped?
Disease spreads to multiple states
It’s not just about vaccination - but it’s an indictment of our nation
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An ISIS bride left behind in a Syrian refugee camp, is preparing a legal challenge to be allowed to return to Australia. Plus, senior NSW police face uncomfortable questions at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
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Albanese outlines three points on return of ISIS brides
ISIS bride barred from Australia named as family prepares urgent legal action
Royal commission live: Police commander says ‘no need to stay’ email ‘poorly worded’
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Intelligence agencies couldn't have prevented the Bondi attack even if they had more money, says ASIO’s boss Mike Burgess - but he says we’re on the brink of the highest possible terrorist threat alert, and is investigating more suspected Iranian hits on Australian soil. Today, what we’re learning as the Antisemitism Royal Commission drills into the security services.
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Royal commission: NSW Police threat assessment highlighted religious celebrations
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.
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Gold swimsuit-clad Australian swimmer James Magnussen has finished last in his 100 metres freestyle race at the Enhanced Games. Plus, the government’s CGT reforms face changes, Dezi Freeman inquest gets underway, clear-air turbulence causes problems for Cathay Pacific, and Cheng Lei takes her memoir to the stage.
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CGT changes to reach beyond tech sector, says PM
‘I had no choice’: Freeman’s chilling words after police shootings
Severe turbulence injures 10 on Cathay flight in a reminder of importance of seatbelts
Journalist Cheng Lei confronts China’s ‘culture of fear’ with her story
'Unprecedented' warning followed October 7 attacks
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Nine picks up a fifth 60 Minutes reporter from in-house on an old-school giant salary, while rumours fly about a State of Origin dream team reunion. That’s in today’s Media Diary - and editor Steve Jackson is on The Front with Claire.
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Huge moves at Southern Cross Media as McWilliam becomes second biggest shareholder
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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Australia’s beloved singer is getting the Netflix documentary treatment, but Kylie MInogue waited until the very last minutes of the last episode to reveal the biggest news of all.
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Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles
Kylie Minogue’s private family to finally appear on screen in new documentary
Kylie on entertainment industry: Would be nice not to be asked about your age
This episode of The Front was produced by Kristen Amiet and hosted by Claire Harvey, with editing by Lia Tsamoglou. Our theme is by Jasper Leak, and our team also includes Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton.
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