The Front

He runs 19.67 in the 200m and is two years ahead of schedule for Olympic glory - and Queensland sprint star Gout Gout, who’s only just finished high school, is honing his skill for bouncing back from knocks. Sportswriter Will Swanton is here to discuss why this teenage hope-of-the-nation is loving the pressure.
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‘Yeah, baby! Let’s go!’ Gout delivers the masterpiece we’ve all waited for
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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Anthony Albanese announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as Chief of the Defence Force, and Hammond said the Navy is ready and able to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz if requested by the United States.
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Anthony Albanese appoints Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, as new defence chief
Warships await strait’s battle of the blockades
Trump blasts Pope, NATO, says Iran 'in very bad shape'
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Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, Steve Jackson reveals today. Plus, how Seven’s Liam Bartlett successfully got cranky Energy Minister Chris Bowen dancing to his tune. Jacko is with us for all the latest Media Diary news.
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Jackie O claims bosses ignored her cries for help
Which Nine stars will follow Stefanovic to ARN?
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It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.
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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.
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Israel will negotiate directly with Lebanon about disarming the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah, with representatives to meet in Washington for talks next week. Plus, a key deadline in the Gaza peace deal looms.
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Trump warns Iran against tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Israel to start talks with Lebanon
Hamas refuses to hand over weapons as deadline looms
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