The Front

It’s the endlessly quotable film that captured Australia’s soul almost 30 years ago – and, now, The Castle is hoping to capture the hearts of a new generation. The Kerrigan family’s fight for their beloved home is coming to the stage in a new play from The Castle’s creators.
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Iconic Australian film The Castle to be revived as a major stage play
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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Hamas militants and other Palestinian militias will purportedly lay down their arms under a deal designed to bring peace to the Middle East. Plus, runner Rose Davies makes history in Glasgow and Conroy clarifies his US subs comments.
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‘Monumental step’ says Trump as Hamas agrees to disarm
Rose Davies wins 5000m in thrilling finish, cyclists come to gold medal party
Conroy scrambles to clarify AUKUS plan after calling time on US subs
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Pizza chain Domino’s will close as many as 60 stores – half of them in Australia and New Zealand – after posting its biggest loss in decades. Investors are focusing on the positives, prompting a share price jump. But Domino’s is far from out of the woods, as skyrocketing inflation and some risky business decisions bite.
So, can the servers of super-cheap pizza bounce back? Senior Business Reporter Eli Greenblat is here.
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Domino’s Pizza hit by $300m impairment as global expansion plan backfires
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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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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