The Front

Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers will seek a permanent stay of the war crime murder case against the highly decorated soldier, alleging he can’t get a fair trial - as prosecutors reveal they’ve granted immunity to soldiers who admit killing unarmed Afghans, in return for their testimony against Roberts-Smith.
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Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers consider making a bid to stop his war crimes trial
Ben Roberts-Smith makes first public comments since war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith leaves Silverwater prison, free on bail, ahead of war crimes trial
Chris Merritt’s commentary: Justice system on trial as Ben Roberts-Smith faces historic war crime charges
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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A world-famous academic disappears from public life - and Jordan Peterson’s daughter revealed has a "catastrophic" neurological injury. Plus, Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns that Australia's economy is now "hostage" to decisions made by the White House and Tehran, and Barnaby Joyce brushes off One Nation’s Newspoll slump.
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Sean Black saga to blame for One Nation’s stumble in polls: Barnaby Joyce
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Beloved Australian ginger beer maker Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is watching costs soar thanks to the Iran war, and - like many suppliers - it’s being told by Woolworths it can’t raise shelf prices. Coles is offering struggling dairy farmers extra payments, but the regulator is breathing down both supermarkets’ necks. Someone has to pay - is it going to be shoppers?
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Australian suppliers warn of collapse as they push Coles, Woolworths for price rises
Woolworths tells suppliers price hikes are not the answer as requests roll in
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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Beast - the new MMA melodrama co-written by Russell Crowe that grabbed our film critic Nikki Gemmell “by the balls” is a wild Port Kembla ride. With plenty of biff and a big heart, Beast is part of a promising new chapter in Australian film.
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Ben Roberts-Smith will walk free from Sydney’s Silverwater prison on Friday afternoon, after he was granted bail at the Downing Centre Local Court. Plus, leaders meet to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and Federal police up charges against a Sydney childcare worker.
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Ben Roberts-Smith wins freedom ahead of war crimes trial
Starmer and Macron to lead talks on Strait of Hormuz
War 'going swimmingly', should be 'ending soon': Trump
Lebanon accuses Israel of breaking ceasefire: report
‘Worst nightmare’: 137 abuse charges hit Sydney childcare worker
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