The Front

As an ARIA-nominated artist she goes by Jack River. As a high-flying political lobbyist, she’s Holly Rankin, and today she’s here to discuss the issue dividing artists, journalists, writers, Big Tech and the federal Government: should we bend our copyright laws in the hope of attracting data centre investment?
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Australian songwriters’ fury as Big Tech ‘blatant theft’ for AI training revealed by Andrew McMillen
AI giants could get a free pass – and gut creators’ rights by Rod Sims
Boy Swallows Universe author Trent Dalton wanted to ‘vomit’ when told his books were on pirate database by Rosemary Neill
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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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken over New York for their massive, $20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden. With 1,000 guests, tight security, and a rumoured "castle" setup, we dive into why the world’s most famous concert arena is the perfect fortress for pop royalty’s biggest day.
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Everything you need to know about the Swift-Kelce wedding
Today’s live news blog including bird flu spreading to NSW
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It’s the kids’ movie bringing adults to tears. Toy Story 5 – produced by tech giant Disney and rich with the DNA of Apple’s late founder Steve Jobs – is in cinemas, and it’s a devastating takedown of technology’s influence on childhood.
Technology Editor Jared Lynch helps us make sense of all the big feelings. And just like the movie, there’s a heartwarming conclusion – promise.
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Toy Story’s new villain: Pixar, Lego, and the fight for a screen-free childhood
Nikki Gemmell’s review: Can the classic toys save childhood from modern tech?
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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Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told a UK university crowd it was, quote, “a different time” when her government controversially changed Australia’s Sex Discrimination Act.
Plus, an alleged people smuggler is charged in Queensland and the Wallabies gear up for a Nations Championship clash against Ireland.
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‘A different time’: Julia Gillard rows back on her changes to Sex Discrimination Act
Taiwanese man charged with people smuggling after illegal boat arrival in Queensland
Wallabies unveil new halves and fullback for Ireland Test
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It’s time to lock on: the Socceroos are into the round of 16 with a must-win match against Egypt early on Saturday. Today, our ‘football’ expert Josh Whittington is here with a bluffer’s guide: he’ll break down the unexpected delights of this World Cup, how the global superstars stack up and whether soccer is ready to truly take on league and Aussie Rules for Australians’ hearts.
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Commentary by Josh Whittington:
Skip the dance recital and ban the stutter-step: A fan’s survival guide to World Cup madness
This World Cup is like a school crosscountry run: fast-flowing, long-lasting and it is giving us a stitch
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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