The Front

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Donald Trump’s claim Australia failed to assist the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the annual general meeting of energy giant Woodside descended into chaos and confusion, after a group of protesters crashed an address given by Chief Executive Liz Westcott - and Microsoft boss’ Australian AI ambitions.
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PM confirms fuel supplies remain secure; Pentagon warns mine-clearing could take six months
Protesters storm stage to disrupt Woodside AGM and new CEO’s appearance
Microsoft boss Satya Nadella unleashes $25bn supercomputing blitz in Australia
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160,000 people will be kicked off the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a crackdown the Government says is essential to fix a chaotic free-for-all criminal magnet. But can Labor get this reform through Parliament? And how do we look after the most vulnerable while stopping the rot?

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Disability groups, business seek more details about NDIS overhaul
‘We got it wrong’ Labor $1bn change to contentious home-care policy
Western Sydney confirmed as Australia’s epicentre for NDIS fraud and misconduct
The scammers, thieves, and abusers uncovered working inside $50bn NDIS as crackdown reveals system failures
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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Sacked radio host Kyle Sandilands claimed an executive of the ARN radio network would be, quote, “gone in eight months” in an explosive on-air rant. Plus, Sir Keir Starmers MPs distance themselves over Mandelson scandal.
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Shock jock Kyle Sandilands launched explosive spray at boss
Allies distance themselves from Starmer as scandal grows
NDIS overhaul: All NDIS participants to be reassessed with Labor to slash scheme by 160,000 people
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If you have kids in your life, they’re playing Roblox - and they’ve probably been exposed to contact with strangers, ultra-violent material and maybe content that glorifies the Nazis and ISIS. Today - the federal Government’s launching a war on Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam to force them to protect children.
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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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A transgender doctor at the centre of a costly legal battle in the UK has been registered as female by Australia’s medical regulator. Plus, Xi Jinping calls for passage through Strait of Hormuz to be restored and Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO.
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Trans doctor Beth Upton at centre of UK dispute now working in Australia
China's Xi calls for normal Hormuz passage
Vance set to depart for talks as Iranians stall: report
Apple hardware executive John Ternus to become CEO after Tim Cook steps down
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