The Front

Prince Harry and a group of other celebrities are on the hook for a multimillion-dollar legal bill after their privacy claim against the Daily Mail failed. Plus, a portrait of Alex Ryvchin wins the 2026 Archibald People’s Choice Award, and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner seeks to slap Telegram with a huge penalty.
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Harry’s insurance for Daily Mail court case falls short
Michael Zavros wins Archibald People’s Choice for powerful portrait of Alex Ryvchin
Australia pursues $54m fine for Telegram over alleged anti-terror rule breaches
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Former Liberal chief-of-staff Fiona Brown has won a payout from the Commonwealth after she accused them of breaching her workplace rights in the wake of Brittany Higgins’ unsubstantiated claims of a government cover-up. So what does it all mean for everyone else who works in the emotionally charged and HR-free political bubble? Stephen Rice is here.
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Commonwealth settles Fiona Brown lawsuit over Brittany Higgins saga claims
Commentary by Stephen Rice: The Albanese government fought Fiona Brown every step of the way
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

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The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted their first joint strikes on Iranian military assets on Wednesday. Plus, inflation falls more than expected and Australia’s Commonwealth Games gold rush continues.
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US, Saudi in joint strike on Iran sites in Iraq after Tehran attack on US forces as it demands more control over Hormuz
Inflation in bigger than expected drop to 3.8pc
Aussie records shattered as Lachlan Kennedy, Torrie Lewis stun in Glasgow


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Kyle Sandilands is back and – spoiler – he’s really good. The dumped FM radio host is rebuilding with a new app, a daily breakfast vodcast launching next month – and for the very keen, a video documentary series giving a taste of what’s ahead. Jenna Clarke and Claire Harvey both coughed up for the app and Jenna joins us to dish on the new-look Kyle, trackie-dacks and all.
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‘Confessional, crude, clever’: Inside Sandilands’ new pay-per-view venture
Secret talks land Kyle Sandilands $12m payout
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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Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock says interest rates are likely going up. Plus, Victoria’s new Premier makes his first moves.
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Bullock warns of additional rate hikes to tame inflation
Ben Carroll orders royal commission into construction sector after becoming Premier
Commentary by Eric Johnston: Enemy of business: How Labor broke Victoria’s economy
Commentary by John Ferguson: Goodbye Jacinta, Victoria will be better without you

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