The Front

Straight-talking new defence boss Mark Hammond got his start scrubbing decks as a junior sailor in the Royal Australian Navy - and now faces the huge challenge ahead: getting Australia’s military ready for the new age of asymmetrical warfare focused on drones. Foreign Affairs and Defence Correspondent Ben Packham is here.
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‘Hollywood Hammond’ warned of war, now he’s ADF chief
ALP learns war lessons: extra billions for drones
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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Qantas is slashing flights and lifting prices, and will suspend several regional routes - in its response to the fuel crisis triggered by the war in Iran. Plus, Iran’s nuclear offer, and Harry and Meghan arrive in Melbourne.
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Qantas braces for $500m profit hit as soaring fuel prices force flight cuts
Iran offered five-year nuclear pause, US wanted 20: report
Harry and Meghan touch down in Melbourne
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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?
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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