The Front

Most critics have Digger down as a dud. But what if they’re wrong? Ben Affleck says Digger’s a “pretty ambitious, interesting movie made by interesting people that have talent”, and our guest Jill Rowbotham, Senior Editor of Culture agrees.
With Oscar-darling Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu directing and Tom Cruise leading a cast of heavy hitters, Digger’s pedigree is undeniable. So are the rough reviews justified, or are we really just seeing a schoolyard-style pile-on among critics?
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Tom Cruise has made a colossal flop. It’s brilliant
Tom Cruise delivers an exhausting misfire in new satire Digger
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Labor is on the defensive over a so-called “dirt file” compiled about independent MP Helen Haines just weeks before she was attacked outside her electorate office. Plus, a world-first cancer vaccine delivers astonishing results, and Rebel Wilson’s latest legal win.
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It’s not a dirt sheet, says Marles, as Hanson calls for end to ‘grubby’ politics
‘Not good enough’: Helen Haines ally David Pocock queries Anthony Albanese’s dirt sheet defence
World’s first cancer vaccine slashes death risk in stunning findings
Analysis by Natasha Robinson: New vaccine pushes hopes of melanoma cure even higher
Rebel Wilson awarded $359,000 after winning legal battle over movie The Deb
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As young men increasingly drift towards conservative political worldviews, young women are becoming more progressive - and they’re increasingly unwilling to consider partners with opposing views. They call it the relationship recession - and Louise Perry has a thesis that notions of love, sex and politics are all being radically redrawn.
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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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Disgraced commando Ben Roberts-Smith told 2GB’s Ben Fordham he doesn’t know if he’ll get a fair trial when he faces court on war crimes charges. He’s consistently denied wrongdoing and has indicated he’ll defend the charges.
Plus, AI detects a bug that could cripple 70 per cent of the internet’s websites.
Read more:
Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence to slam AFP over dramatic Sydney Airport arrest
Ben Roberts-Smith to see secret evidence in alleged war crimes case
Ben Roberts-Smith kept in dark over 500 secret war crimes witnesses
AI just found a bug that puts up to 70pc of the world’s websites at risk
Australian government websites go dark after AI finds critical flaw
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There’s a whole subculture out there of points junkies - the people for whom every purchase is a tactical opportunity. Today - the frequent flyer hacks complicating the Tax Office’s war on plastic - and why there’s a secret points goldmine that’s just opened up thanks to the Government’s bid to manage the problem.
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Card u-turn opens up a points bonanza
Mulino says ATO can’t cop credit card fees
PM walks away from credit card boast
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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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