The Front

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  Imaginary babies: the woman who tried to trap a Bachelor 25.09.2026 13min

  When ‘America’s most hated Bachelor’, Clayton Echard, moved to Arizona, a routine real estate meeting spiralled into a massive paternity scandal. Hit podcast Love Trapped examines the complex resulting legal case, and an unlikely story of vindication. 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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  The Australian facing Chinese jail for ‘headbutting cop’ 25.09.2026 2min

  China-based businessman Nick Wilshire faces potential jail time following a court scuffle, with the embassy unable to intervene. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines edition, the University of Sydney faces outrage as a student group seeks election under the party name 'Globalise the Intifada'. Read more:  Australian businessman faces ‘headbutt’ charge ‘Intifada’ group reaches uni electionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Total football: Peter V’landys just got even more powerful 24.09.2026 13min

  He’s blown up racing, revved up rugby league and now Peter V’landys is cementing his authority as the most powerful person in sport by becoming the National Rugby League’s first ever executive chairman. Today, our columnist Andrew Webster on the take-no-prisoners titan of the toughest game of all.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Peter V’landys officially announced as NRL executive chairman Commentary by Andrew Webster: For Pete’s sake, fix refs and leave rules alone Commentary by Andrew Webster: Peter V’landys’ global vision must deliver for the fans 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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  Cop ‘sized up body-bag’ before murders 24.09.2026 3min

  The jury in the double murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has seen CCTV footage allegedly showing the former NSW Police officer gauging the size of a surfboard bag he’d allegedly later use to conceal the body of his former partner.  Read more:  Lamarre-Condon surfboard bag purchase before alleged murders among 14,000 hours of CCTV footage in murder case Task force to undertake ‘rapid’ probe of ‘unacceptable’ Medicare breach by OpenAI agent Commentary by Eric Johnston: Medicare hack couldn’t have come at a worse time for AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ‘Super intelligence’: Trump’s AI slapdown for Albo 23.09.2026 10min

  The Trump administration has delivered a withering take-down of Anthony Albanese’s proposed tech regulations, but the PM says it’s about handing control back to Australians. Back in Sydney, AI evangelist Andrew Charlton vowed to protect Australian creativity while reaping the rewards of the data centre boom. 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 theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Murder victim was ‘petrified’ of cop, court hears 23.09.2026 3min

  Jesse Baird’s ex-boyfriend told the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon the TV presenter was “petrified” by Lamarre-Condon’s alleged social media posts. The former police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. The New South Wales Supreme Court trial is expected to run for around three months.  Read more:  ‘Has a gun’: Jesse Baird’s ‘petrified’ warnings of ex Beau Lamarre-Condon before alleged murdersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Our energy grid can’t power AI data centres. Do we need nuclear? 22.09.2026 12min

  We love solar - maybe a bit too much. We’re about to embrace data centres - but can our grid cope? And can we finally talk about nuclear again? Today The Australian’s Energy Nation forum tackles the big energy policy questions - and we’re setting the scene with chief business correspondent Perry Williams. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. AI data centres face green power mandates and location bans near homes and schools Anthropic signs mega data centre deal in Queensland AGL tells NSW its electricity network reforms proposed for data centres should reuse existing high-capacity connections Snowy Hydro sits on contractor cost review for three months amid blowout fears 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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  ‘Killer cop’ Beau Lamarre-Condon claims victim shot himself 22.09.2026 7min

  Hear our re-enactment of words spoken in the trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who says he accidentally shot his former lover Jesse Baird and then struggled with Baird's boyfriend Luke Davies, who fatally shot himself in the melee. Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder.  Read more:  Rolling coverage: Lamarre-Condon says victim shot himself  Alleged killer expressionless as victims’ families weepSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ‘You won’t exist’: Inside the murder trial of ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon 21.09.2026 13min

  Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon made a last-ditch bid to plead guilty to the manslaughter of his former boyfriend Jesse Baird - but the Crown rejected that, and is pressing ahead with a prosecution of Lamarre-Condon for the murders of Baird and his new partner Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon is pleading not guilty. Today, we’re re-enacting the words spoken in court. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Lamarre-Condon ‘stalked victim’ before alleged murders 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 Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Forty years of deficits ahead: Intergenerational Report 21.09.2026 2min

  Budget deficits for the next 40 years and fewer births than deaths: that’s the confronting forecast from the Government’s intergenerational report. Plus, AFL fans to fork out thousands of dollars for Grand Final flights and KIIS FM’s new breakfast presenters are revealed. Read more:  Deficits for the next 40 years and a shrinking, ageing Australia in Jim Chalmers’ intergenerational report Airlines cash in as Brisbane and Perth AFL fans face $3000 Melbourne flightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Diana’s brother or King Charles: who’s telling the truth? 20.09.2026 17min

  Shocking allegations against the King, raised by his once brother-in-law: it’s the new royal drama centred on the aftermath of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. So why is Charles Spencer choosing this moment, 29 years later, to accuse King Charles? And what does it mean for Diana’s sons? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Like a lottery winner’: Earl Spencer accuses King Charles of elation after Diana’s death Charles Spencer details explosive Princess Diana funeral row with Prince Charles in new memoir Earl Spencer v King Charles - the battle for Diana’s legacy 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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  Is Ed Sheeran too big for the keffiyeh crowd to cancel? 18.09.2026 15min

  Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour collapsing over Gaza certainly wasn’t on our bingo card. After opening act Macklemore chanted 'Free Palestine' at a New Jersey gig, he was dropped from the lineup - sparking a mass exit of the remaining support acts. Now, fans are left wondering: can the tour even go on? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘You don’t get to decide’: Macklemore’s axing should be welcomed 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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  Care of Indigenous children to be scrutinised at national summit 18.09.2026 2min

  Shocking failings in the care of Indigenous children will be explored at a national roundtable of ministers and First Nations leaders in Perth next week. Plus, Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock warns of further rate rises and international travellers held up by a smart-gate glitch.  Read more:  National roundtable to be held on Indigenous child safety crisis RBA warns of rate hikes, inflation ‘risks’ Border Force manually processes travellers as airport e-gate outage hits holiday rushSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ‘Daddy, get out’: A war correspondent’s incredible escape 17.09.2026 19min

  How do you find your way back to happiness after watching your friends die? For veteran Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who sustained life-threatening injuries in a Russian strike while reporting from Ukraine, his wife and daughters lit the way. Today, Benjamin Hall shares his remarkable story – and why there’s only one thing he’d change. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘Daddy, get out’: War correspondent Benjamin Hall reveals how daughter saved him in Ukraine 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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  Labor’s crackdown on student and holiday visas 17.09.2026 2min

  Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke unveiled the government’s plan to reduce net overseas migration to 75,000 people per year in a speech at the National Press Club on Thursday. Plus, the US interest rates are raised for the first time in three years and Route 666 roars towards its 100th anniversary. Read more:  Students and backpackers targeted in Labor’s migration plan US Fed chairman Kevin Warsh puts inflation first with US rate hike America’s legendary Route 66 roars back to life ahead of 100th anniversarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The desperate fight to save a 10-year-old terror victim 16.09.2026 13min

  The Bondi Beach massacre revealed flaws in Australia’s paediatric trauma preparedness, with surgeons and nurses revealing in The Australian their deeply moving struggle to save the life of a 10-year-old girl.  Now the NSW Government is creating a new paediatric trauma unit to prepare for the next major crisis. In today’s episode, how a state has coped in the aftermath of Bondi’s antisemitic rampage.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Inside the emergency room battle for Bondi’s youngest victim: Sydney medicos speak for the first time 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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  Ed Sheeran’s tour implodes amid antisemitism row 16.09.2026 4min

  Ed Sheeran’s United States tour has caused an almighty political and cultural ruckus after the rapper Macklemore announced his support for Palestine at a concert on September 5. Today - how superstar singer Pink, a powerful football team owner and a lineup of artists have clashed over accusations of antisemitism and censorship.  This afternoon headlines episode of The Front is hosted by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak.  Read more:  Brendan O'Neill: Spare us from sanctimonious keffiyeh-wearers Ed Sheeran’s American tour implodes after support acts and his band quit in solidarity with MacklemoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Albo about to hand Big AI everything it wants? 15.09.2026 13min

  The Albanese Government is actively considering changing copyright law so that artificial intelligence companies can train their models here, by ingesting all of human knowledge. The idea is to make us all more productive, and supercharge our economy with a data centre building boom. But to get there, Anthony Albanese would have to break his promise to musicians, artists and writers to protect their copyright – and back down on his vow that all data centres should run on green energy. Would the compromise be worth the pay-off?  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Leaked Cabinet documents reveal secret ‘opt out’ AI plan OpenAI’s ultimatum: dilute creatives’ rights or we won’t discuss renewables Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI wooed by Labor for data centre spending blitz Commentary by Caroline Overington: Hand it all over to big AI tech? Content? Not at all. Outraged The 13 things you need to know about AI This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pauline Hanson apologises for ‘primitive’ slur 15.09.2026 4min

  Pauline Hanson says doesn’t want to upset anyone and regrets comments where she called Aboriginal people ‘primitive’. Plus, Apple introduces age verification on its devices in Australia. Read more:  Hanson sorry for ‘most primitive’ slur Apple now requires Australians to prove their age for 18+ apps and contentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pauline’s smash-and-grab: is anyone handling it right? 14.09.2026 17min

  Launch an attack, then watch while your opponent looks like the bad guy: Pauline Hanson and One Nation get the headlines while the major parties flail for the right response. Today, Dennis Shanahan on how the ‘politics of resentment’ are playing out.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Barnaby Joyce’s backs One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s criticism of PM’s mum Barnaby Joyce questions Anthony Albanese’s ‘log cabin’ tactic after Hanson’s attack on late mother One Nation leader Pauline Hanson calls Indigenous Australians ‘most primitive race’ How Ben Roberts-Smith and a cartoon led to Andrew Hastie’s biggest strike on Pauline Hanson 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.