The Front

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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‘No apology for taking strong action’: NRL backs Ashley Klein’s controversial send-off of Kalyn Ponga
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
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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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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