The Front

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  ‘Movin to the Sun’: the AI drama engulfing a mega-hit 16.10.2026 14m

  French DJ Florent Hugel has a monster global hit on his hands - and now he’s frantically trying to refute claims the whole thing came from artificial intelligence. Today, Claire and Jasper Leak peel the layers off ‘Movin’ to the Sun’ to work out what’s real and what’s audacious spin.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. 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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  Media boss says his wife wants DV charges dropped 16.10.2026 3m

  The media mogul accused of attacking his wife, Anthony Catalano, now says he wants to move overseas with her and their children. Plus, the jury in the double-murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon visits the scene of the alleged crime, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make their first public appearance since returning to the UK.  Read more:  Australian media mogul Antony Catalano to move overseas with family amid assault allegations, court told Beau Lamarre-Condon jury visits Paddington terrace where couple was allegedly shot Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stage mock royal visit in UK amid palace tensions Commentary by Hilary Rose: Sussexes fool no one as they launch their faux-royal comeback at Nottingham  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Are we forgetting Kokoda? 15.10.2026 11m

  Fear, exhaustion and elation combine on the 96-kilometre Kokoda Track, where trekkers honour one of our greatest military victories. But is this ultimate immersive experience being forgotten by Australians, as tourist numbers dwindle and PNG is gripped by extreme poverty and violence? Our own John Ferguson reports, fresh from his own Kokoda adventure - and 5 kilos lighter than when he set out.  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 by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Cop ‘asked friend to ditch phone’ after murders 15.10.2026 3m

  Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend to dispose of a mobile phone connected to two men he’s accused of murdering. Plus, taxpayers foot the bill for Michelin stars in South Australia.  Read more:  Beau Lamarre-Condon asked friend to dump phone in WA after murders, court hears IBAC exposes $285m Covid government cover-up in Victoria 11 Michelin-star winners in South Australia revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The great Snowy squeeze: how the ‘world’s biggest battery’ got stuck 14.10.2026 13m

  Snowy 2.0 was supposed to be the renewable energy dream made real right here in Australia. But a decade of catastrophic delays and blowouts have the whole project literally at risk of getting squeezed to death by Australia’s ancient geology - and now, The Australian is revealing the Commonwealth government considered sacking the builder that was meant to save this enormous project.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Snowy Hydro blame game erupts amid cost blowout tensions Snowy Hydro sits on contractor cost review for three months amid blowout fears Snowy Hydro’s poor governance to blame for $12bn Snowy 2.0 blowout, report finds Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Fate of $12bn Snowy 2.0 hangs in balance as new drill tackles impassable rock 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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  ‘Completely agreed’: Albanese denies rolling Chalmers on ATO credit card ban 14.10.2026 3m

  Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he wasn’t undercut by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a controversial Tax Office plan to ban credit card payments. Plus, China’s first foreign military base and Powerfinger’s tour ticket frenzy sparks new shows.  Read more:  Chalmers rejects claim PM undercut him on credit card backdown Anthony Albanese admits overruling Chalmers on ATO credit card ban Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: PM’s blame game has begun and Jim Chalmers is at the centre of it China opens first foreign air base as it ‘encircles’ VietnamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Landlords pull a giant u-turn on investment 13.10.2026 13m

  In a post-negative gearing world, property investors have to find a completely different kind of property to buy - and they’re shaking up the entire market. Today - what it means for renters, owners and the price of all our places. Mackenzie Scott is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Property investors target high-yield suburbs as negative gearing ban triggers spring market slump Temporary rental relief as price growth slows, but crisis not over Australian home sales plunge 17.4pc in massive blow to state budgets 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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  Tom Cruise’s ‘obnoxious’ movie is an historic bomb 13.10.2026 2m

  Tom Cruise’s film Digger is on track to lose more than $350 million, making it one of the biggest box-office bombs in history.  Plus, Independent senator David Pocock says the Prime Minister’s office edited a letter raising concerns about artificial intelligence before it was sent to - the Prime Minister. Read more:  Tom Cruise film Digger set to lose Warner Bros $352m in historic flop Nikki Gemmell’s review: Tom Cruise delivers an exhausting misfire in new satire Digger Pocock claims PM’s office heavily vetted AI committee letterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Will the Firmus flop kill our hyperscaler future? 12.10.2026 11m

  Firmus is a giant flop - so what happens now to the tens of billions of dollars in AI hyperscaler money flooding into Australia to fund data centres? Chief business correspondent Perry Williams joins us. 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, Kristen Amiet, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Brethren leader to face parliamentary inquiry 12.10.2026 2m

  A drama surrounding the Brethren Christian Church has just accelerated, with the church’s global leader to appear before an Australian parliamentary inquiry into what church members got up to in the leadup to the 2025 federal election. Plus, new hearings from the antisemitism royal commission.  Read more:  Bruce Hales says ‘truth will prevail’ in his appearance before inquiry Plymouth Brethren leader Bruce Hales to appear before parliamentary inquiry despite backlash Antisemitism royal commission orders extra closed hearings into Bondi terror attack  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Oliver Curtis vents after Firmus fail 11.10.2026 13m

  Australia’s missed a big opportunity - that’s the accusation from a disappointed impresario Olvier Curtis, who in a decade went from convicted insider trading criminal to data centre billionaire. A public float of his company, Firmus, has fallen flat and Curtis has retreated to Singapore. Today, a wild few days in the life of Firmus. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Firmus boss Oliver Curtis crisscrosses globe in $20m jet as ASX float fails Oliver Curtis risks losing billionaire status after Firmus aborts ASX listing for Nasdaq pivot Firmus spending $14bn building AI factory where locals struggle for clean water 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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  Why does Elon Musk hate the 4-hour documentary about himself? 09.10.2026 12m

  The world’s richest man, Elon Musk has a new documentary. It got a five minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, and critics are unanimous in their praise. But Musk hates it. He’s labelled director Alex Gibney a “douche” and a “horrible human”. And now he’s threatening to sue. Max Aitchison joins Claire Harvey to discuss all the shades of Musk.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. 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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  ATO Credit card ban paused after business backlash 09.10.2026 3m

  Small business owners will be able to pay their tax bills using credit cards, after the Australian Taxation Office paused its ban on plastic until 2027. Plus, Firmus multibillion-dollar IPO is scrapped and ‘The Bachelor’ star Sam Wood refused bail in Queensland.  Read more:  Labor caves in on ATO’s controversial credit card payment ban Firmus pulls $44bn ASX float and looks to pursue US listing after investor revolt Inside story: How the $44bn Firmus dream unravelled for Oliver Curtis From DataRoom: Blame game begins after Oliver Curtis-led Firmus pulls massive ASX listing at final hour Firmus valuation slashed by billions as Oliver Curtis mega float stumbles before debut Commentary by Eric Johnston: Forget Curtis and Rosenfield: Firmus’ IPO stall hits Australia’s global AI reputation Sam Wood refused bail after being charged with strangling wife Snezana in NoosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nowhere Dan: What’s with Andrews’ new beachy life? 08.10.2026 13m

  He was premier for nine years, a buddy to the billionaires and still a household name today - but Dan Andrews is toxic for his Victorian Labor party and living in a giant house he doesn’t own on the Mornington Peninsula. Today, the mystery of what’s going on with Daniel Andrews.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Daniel Andrews living in luxury Mornington Peninsula home owned by Labor donor Dan a nowhere man for Labor election campaign 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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  Firmus ASX float in doubt as investor interest wanes 08.10.2026 2m

  Billionaire Oliver Curtis and his Firmus co-founders may not go ahead with an IPO planned for October 23 after investor interest waned. Plus, talkback tumbles in the latest radio ratings and 170 jobs axed by Penfolds winemaker.  Read more:  Oliver Curtis’ ASX float in chaos as Firmus slashes share valuation Oliver Curtis-led Firmus poised to shelve float following market pushback Talkback tumbles in radio ratings as audiences opt for easy-listening Treasury Wine Estates makes 170 roles redundant as part of restructureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why did Australians walk into Hamas’ racist trap? 07.10.2026 16m

  From the pulpit to the lecture theatre, antisemitism has found voice in Australia – just as Hamas planned with its October 7 slaughter of innocents. But why now? Was hatred of Jews a remnant of our Anglo-Christian heritage? Is it about extreme Islamism? Why would ‘progressives’ sign up to a racist cause? And what role did Israel play? Greg Sheridan is here to help us puzzle it out.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Deaf ears’: Trump appointee claims Albanese ‘neutered’ Jillian Segal before Bondi attack ‘I witnessed horror on October 7 and I am still there’ Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Antisemitism is a reminder of left’s distorted world view Commentary by Cameron Stewart: Three years after October 7, Hamas, not Israel, in ruins 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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  NSW coal mines forced to consider global emissions 07.10.2026 2m

  New South Wales coal miners will need to consider the global impacts of carbon emissions after the nation’s highest court handed down a landmark ruling on Wednesday. Plus, death-row inmate Christa Pike is reportedly awake following a botched execution, and pro-Palestine protesters gather in Melbourne on October 7 anniversary.   Read more:  NSW coal mines to be forced to consider overseas emissions in landmark climate ruling Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say Pro-Palestine protesters gather at Melbourne State Library on October 7 anniversarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The intriguing search for legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes 06.10.2026 11m

  Friends and family of Sir Ranulph Fiennes say he’s been secreted away in care homes under fake names for months, unable to make contact with the world outside. Now, he’s reportedly living back at his rural property in Shropshire in England. So, how did it come to this? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Ranulph Fiennes ‘placed in care home merry-go-round’ by second wife This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Tiffanty Dimmack. Our music was composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Coalition eyes ‘biggest’ migration cut in Australian history 06.10.2026 2m

  The Coalition will cut net overseas migration to 100,000 people per year and slash temporary visas if the Liberals and Nationals win the next election. Plus, fears of supermarket price hikes as Woolworths’ fuel levy triples, and Australian Army soldier dies in NT training exercise.  Read more:  Coalition vows biggest migration cut in history Woolworths triples freight fuel levy as Middle East war threatens new supermarket price hikes Australian Army soldier dies, five injured in vehicle crash at NT training baseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  One party, 11 egos: inside the Greens’ meltdown 05.10.2026 14m

  New leader, same old drama for the Greens, whose outsize capacity for melodrama marks a crisis of confidence for the party that’s become more about Gaza than the grassroots. Today, Richard Ferguson on where the Greens are actually going.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. David Shoebridge vows Greens will ‘replace’ Labor as defeated Faruqi rebels ‘I wish we’d listened to Faruqi before Bondi’, Greens leader David Shoebridge says Commentary by Richard Ferguson: Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead Commentary by The Mocker: We get it, Mehreen. It’s not easy being Green 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.