Best True Bromance Podcasts (2025)

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YouTube’s giant child safety lobbying fail 11:50

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7h ago11:50

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Kids under 16 will be banned from holding YouTube accounts in a disaster for parent company Google. The Government’s next target: gaming and dating platforms. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Har…

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Is climate change stealing your salad? 14:04

12h ago14:04

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Wild rhetoric from a UN climate czar, who says Australia must go faster on net zero or cripple our food production. Meanwhile, Australia is desperate to host a giant UN climate conference. Today - where is all this actually taking our economy and power bills? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The …

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Claims of starvation - and disinformation - in Gaza 11:35

1d ago11:35

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Israel tried to crush Hamas by shutting off aid to Gazans - but the tactic failed. Now Hamas accuses Israel of creating a famine, and Israel says Hamas is spreading disinformation. Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart joins us to explain what went wrong and who’s to blame. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about …

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Police seize ‘loan book’ of alleged sex offender Alan Jones 12:45

2d ago12:45

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A secret ‘loan book’ belonging to alleged sex offender Alan Jones details financial arrangements with a host of Australia's best-known media identities, sports stars, and business people. Today, The Australian's media diarist Steve Jackson breaks the story. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Au…

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Why is And Just Like That so terrible? 12:11

4d ago12:11

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From cosmos and Manolos to incontinence and declining sex drives, how did the Sex and the City revival And Just Like That get it so wrong? Our resident SATC tragic Jessica Halloran joins to discuss the decline of the ultimate girls' show and ponder the unsexy reality of ageing onscreen. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about…

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Why Albo buckled to Trump’s biggest beef 14:25

5d ago14:25

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Just a coincidence - that’s the federal Government's explanation for why it’s suddenly dropping a two-decade ban on American beef - something Donald Trump was demanding. So - will Anthony Albanese’s apparent capitulation help our cause? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or…

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When is a Jewish ‘joke’ not racist? 15:25

6d ago15:25

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It’s the antisemitism controversy that a judge said wasn’t actually antisemitic: January’s QUT event featuring a caped crusader called ‘Dutton’s Jew’ was satire even though some Jews were offended, says an official review. Today - education editor Natasha Bita on where racism, free speech and satire collide. Find out more about The Front podcast he…

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The old-school Greens getting expelled from their own party 12:41

7d ago12:41

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Drew Hutton says the party he co-founded has become a ‘cult’. We unpack how he was kicked to the curb – and why he’s vowing revenge. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen A…

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Lehrmann judge’s appeal against ‘corrupt’ finding 10:56

9d ago10:56

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Walter Sofronoff KC - former celebrity barrister and rockstar judge - was found to have engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ in his inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann matter. Now he’s before the Federal Court, fighting for his reputation. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or …

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The breakdown of Atlassian’s tech bromance 10:41

10d ago10:41

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Real estate, divorce, and tech billions are causing all sorts of problems for Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes. Our expert unpacks where it all went wrong. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and prod…

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The Bear back for season 5? Yes, Chef! 14:11

11d ago14:11

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It’s the show that shouldn't work: an ensemble cast, a short king in the lead, and a chaotic kitchen setting. So why is The Bear one of TV's biggest shows? We dissect the elements that make this stressful yet addictive drama a must-watch. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website …

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Cautious optimism as Bronwyn podcast nears conclusion 12:48

13d ago12:48

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The family of missing Lennox Head woman Bronwyn Winfield are optimistic the police investigation into her disappearance is making progress. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, a…

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Mark Latham abuse scandal grows 10:33

14d ago10:33

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A scandal enveloping former Labor leader Mark Latham is growing – and other MPs are getting dragged into the drama. Latham’s former girlfriend made shocking allegations of abuse – claims he’s vehemently denies. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. …

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Fourth time’s a charm for Xi and Albanese 11:21

15d ago11:21

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with President Xi Jinping for a fourth time on Tuesday – and scored a rare invite to dine with the Chinese leader. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Krist…

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Navigating Friendship and Life Changes 37:55

16d ago37:55

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Unscripted Adventures: Friendship, Feelings, and Conspiracies - EP8 In this episode, Corey and Kayle dive deep into an unscripted conversation about personal growth, friendship dynamics, and future uncertainties. From discussing the implications of finding a life partner to the impact of AI on jobs and the peculiarities of social media culture, the…

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Chaos and confusion at First Guardian investment fund 13:48

15d ago13:48

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The directors of First Guardian Master Fund are facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement as investors fret about their futures. Nothing has been proven in court, and neither David Anderson or Simon Selimaj have responded to The Australian’s requests for comment. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story …

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Albo’s China charm campaign 12:23

16d ago12:23

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The PM kicked off a six-day trip to China in Shanghai on Sunday, where he launched a tourism campaign designed to bring more Chinese tourists to Australia. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by …

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The Salt Path author’s passionate defence 15:11

18d ago15:11

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A white-hot literary drama blows up over bestselling memoir and movie The Salt Path. Author Raynor Winn - also known as Sally Walker - and her husband Tim ‘Moth Winn’ Walker say they’re telling the truth - and have the clinical notes to prove it. You can read a full statement here, including doctors’ letters about Moth’s illness. https://www.raynor…

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The government’s plan to tackle antisemitism 13:17

19d ago13:17

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Jillian Segal, unveiled her wide-ranging strategy to combat antisemitism in Australia. Our expert unpacks what it means for universities, festivals, and schools. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produc…

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Pharma giants brace for Trump tariff pain 11:57

20d ago11:57

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The government is under pressure to do a deal after Donald Trump flagged possible sweeping new tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Our expert unpacks the latest from Trump’s trade war. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is prese…

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Why Trump and Netanyahu love - and hate - each other 12:59

22d ago12:59

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Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – that’s after the two leaders met in Washington, DC to discuss peace in the Middle East. But beneath the bonhomie are signs of mistrust. We're joined by US correspondent Joe Kelly to study this complex bromance. Find out more about The Front podcast here. Y…

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The lies that convicted cold, snarky Erin Patterson 13:45

22d ago13:45

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There’s a reason accused criminals don’t usually give evidence - it’s a huge gamble, and in Erin Patterson’s case it was a giant error. Today - how the triple murderer tripped over her own lies. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of …

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Guilty: Why the jury convicted mushroom cook Erin Patterson 22:26

24d ago22:26

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Erin Patterson killed four elderly relatives by serving them beef Wellingtons laced with death cap mushrooms. Today, what the jury didn’t know, and why they’ve jailed Erin Patterson as a mass murderer. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of…

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Mushroom jury: What’s going on? 13:05

24d ago13:05

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It’s the biggest trial of the year, and now the most suspenseful, as the jury in Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial enters its seventh day of deliberations. What’s going on? Legal affairs correspondent Ellie Dudley joins us from Morwell in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and mor…

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The joy of blockbusters: Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, 28 Years Later 16:37

26d ago16:37

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Dinosaurs. Zombies. Brad Pitt with his shirt off. Hollywood’s giving the people what they want and cinema ticket sales are up. Today: The Australian’s film critic Stephen Romei on why we’re having a teenage boy blockbuster moment. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on Th…

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What’s really going on inside Iran? 13:00

27d ago13:00

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Less than a fortnight after the US claimed to destroy Iran’s nuclear capability, our foreign editor Greg Sheridan joins us for the truth about the most secretive regime on earth. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is pre…

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Is Trump's Gaza 'ceasefire' for real? 13:00

28d ago13:00

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The dealmaker-in-chief says he’s confident a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will be reached when Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House next week. Today, our Middle East correspondents on what’s really going on. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Austra…

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The collapse of British PM Keir Starmer 14:33

29d ago14:33

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When the Glastonbury crowd chants ‘F… Keir Starmer’, UK Labour has a problem. How did the smooth QC squander electoral glory in just a year? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen…

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Mushroom jury’s out: Did Erin Patterson have a motive to murder? 11:58

1M ago11:58

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In the privacy of the jury room at the Victorian Supreme Court in Morwell, 12 men and women will debate if Erin Patterson had a motive to murder her four elderly relatives. She’s pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The…

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Debating Materialism, Stereotypes, and Life's Oddities 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Debating Materialism, Stereotypes, and Life's Oddities - EP7 In this episode, we discuss various hilarious and thought-provoking topics, from mishaps with microphones to stereotypes about gay men, the absurdity of materialism, and the serious challenges of navigating modern life. We also dive into funny restaurant stories, generational shifts in th…

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China’s shot over Anthony Albanese’s bows 13:36

1M ago13:36

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Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian warns Australia about increasing defence spending, warning of economic pain ahead and claiming China has only ever wanted world peace. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and prod…

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Brendan O’Neill on Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance, and ‘the cult of the Keffiyeh’ 14:32

1M ago14:32

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Kneecap: Palestine freedom fighters or just phonies? Brendan O’Neill joins us to unpack the band's controversial Glastonbury performance and asks, has punk become just another accessory for the middle class? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The…

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Street sweeper sacked over Acknowledgment of Country 12:33

1M ago12:33

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What are you allowed to say – or think – at work these days? In the wake of the Federal Court’s finding in favour of Antoinette Lattouf, a Melbourne council is found to have broken the law by sacking a street sweeper who scoffed at an acknowledgment of country. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on Th…

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Lattouf v ABC: An entirely foreseeable catastrophe 14:33

1M ago14:33

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A ‘victory for free speech’ and a sizable compensation payout. Media Editor James Madden unpacks how the national broadcaster got here. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kriste…

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Judge: Did Erin Patterson lie to police or the jury? 12:22

1M ago12:22

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The mushroom trial jury must sift fact from fiction as they deliberate on Erin Patterson’s triple murder charge, says Justice Christopher Beale. Today - how the judge summed up the evidence and directed the jury. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app…

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Spy base Pine Gap’s role in Iran strike 11:41

1M ago11:41

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As tensions simmer in the Middle East, our foreign affairs and defence experts unpack what the US really wants – and needs – from Australia. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by K…

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Trump v Iran: What now? 17:13

1M ago17:13

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The United States says it decimated Iran’s nuclear capabilities in an aerial attack. Foreign Editor Greg Sheridan unpacks what it means for the Middle East. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by…

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Squid Game: How a Korean dystopia conquered the world 10:43

1M ago10:43

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From K-pop to Netflix’s biggest show, South Korean taxpayers have funded a wildly successful global charm offensive set to culminate in the June 27 release of Squid Game’s Season 3. Today - why do we love all this death and mayhem so? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or o…

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Two exhausted reporters up close to the Iran-Israel war 18:21

1M ago18:21

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Sleepless nights rushing to the shelter, ballistic missile attacks and babies born underground – our correspondents Yoni Bashan and Liam Mendes reveal what it’s like reporting the Iran-Israel war. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode o…

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Why Erin Patterson’s lies ‘point to innocence’ 9:45

1M ago9:45

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Erin Patterson told lies - but that doesn’t make her a murderer. That’s the core of her defence barrister’s argument in the Victorian Supreme Court, where Patterson, a 50-year-old mother of two, has pleaded not guilty to murdering three elderly relatives and attempting to murder a fourth. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read abo…

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Defence v prosecution in the Erin Patterson mushroom trial 21:43

1M ago21:43

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No motive – but no doubt, according to the Crown’s closing argument in Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial. The defence says the Crown has failed to prove her guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Today, the closing arguments, re-enacted by voice actors. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian'…

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Give Trump what he wants: some advice for Albo 10:15

1M ago10:15

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Start making American submarines here now – and don’t panic. That’s the hot tip for Anthony Albanese heading into his first face-to-face with Donald Trump, as doubts grow over the AUKUS deal. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The…

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Convo's & Accents: Our Unscripted Episode 29:50

1M ago29:50

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Convo's & Accents: Our Unscripted Episode - EP6 In this informal and humorous episode, we discuss a variety of spontaneous topics ranging from Southern accents and childhood antics to high-end furniture pricing and Amazon warehouses. We touch on mental health, especially men's mental health, and the struggles of personal development and bad days. W…

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Israel v Iran: The new Middle East war explained 13:49

2M ago13:49

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There’s a new Middle East war over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Our experts unpack why Israel is striking now – and what happens next. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edite…

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Getting nude at ‘subversive’ arts fest DarkMofo 13:48

2M ago13:48

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Hobart’s beloved arts festival Dark Mofo is all grown up - so does it still have the power to shock? And why does everyone love taking their clothes off in Tasmania’s frigid midwinter? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. The weekend edition of The…

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Erin Patterson’s liposuction testimony 14:54

2M ago14:54

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After nine days of evidence and cross-examination, accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson spent her final minutes in the witness box explaining how her plans to have liposuction fit into the picture. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episod…

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Erin Patterson says doctors and her own kids are wrong 14:26

2M ago14:26

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Pleading not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, mushroom cook Erin Patterson takes issue with claims by medical professionals and her two children. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is present…

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Mushroom cook Erin Patterson on why ‘sarcastic’ husband was wrong 13:09

2M ago13:09

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Erin Patterson is cross-examined in the Victorian Supreme Court, where she’s pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. She denies Crown suggestions she was ‘shocked’ when doctors worked out her lunch guests had eaten death cap mushrooms. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and mo…

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Chris Dawson’s last chance at freedom 18:32

2M ago18:32

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The High Court of Australia will this week consider an application made by Chris Dawson for special leave to appeal a finding that upheld his conviction for the 1982 murder of his wife, Lynette. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of …

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The billion-dollar NRL v AFL war gets brutal in Perth 11:37

2M ago11:37

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A hostile billionaire, bitter media politics, a powerful football titan and a legendary coach: it’s a sporting drama worthy of Ted Lasso as rugby league’s bold new Perth Bears vision takes off. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of T…