The Front

Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell “by the balls” is a wild Port Kembla ride. With plenty of biff and a big heart, Beast is part of a promising new chapter in Australian film.
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The weekend edition of The Front is hosted by Claire Harvey and co-produced with Jasper Leak.
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Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court. Plus, leaders meet to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and Federal police up charges against a Sydney childcare worker.
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Ben Roberts-Smith wins freedom ahead of war crimes trial
Starmer and Macron to lead talks on Strait of Hormuz
War 'going swimmingly', should be 'ending soon': Trump
Lebanon accuses Israel of breaking ceasefire: report
‘Worst nightmare’: 137 abuse charges hit Sydney childcare worker
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As a spectacular refinery fire heaps pressure on the Government to amp up its emergency fuel response, we take a close look at the complex, shaky global supply chain that passes through some very unsavoury places on its way to the Asian refineries that provide most of our petrol, diesel and aviation fuel.
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Viva Energy refinery blaze threatens to disrupt national fuel supply
Geelong refinery fire exposes critical weakness in Australia’s fuel security
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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Australia’s fuel supply could be disrupted for months after a blaze erupted at one of the nation’s two domestic oil refineries. Plus, the Albanese government secures diesel shipments, Iran’s new Red Sea threat, and NSW’s highest court strikes down post-Bondi protest laws.
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Viva Energy refinery blaze threatens to disrupt national fuel supply
Acrid smell of gas and oil: Inside the Viva energy hub explosions
Viva refinery fire threatens Australian Defence Force fuel and anti-sniffing petrol supply
Albanese reveals Asian diesel commitment
Tehran threatens global oil shock as US naval blockade tightens
Post-Bondi protest laws struck down by court
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The Queen said a firm ‘no’ to Meghan and Harry’s half-in, half-out royal-commercial model. They’re doing it anyway, with yoga, a Masterchef appearance, and speeches about ‘leading with vulnerability. Plus, why journalists were rejected from Meghan’s ‘girls’ retreat’ in Sydney. Associate editor Jenna Clarke joins us.
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Vintage Prince Harry reminds us who the real star of the Sussex show is
Harry and Meghan begin Australia tour with warm welcome in Melbourne
Harry and Meghan down under put Hyacinth Bucket to shame
‘Don’t wait until you’re lying on the floor’; Harry’s advice to new dads
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.