The Front

Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match.
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No photos, laminated fact sheets, and desperate parents: Inside Shanghai’s stunted love market
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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The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament.
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Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request
Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire unite for new ARN show
PM flags delay on drafting trusts tax grab
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People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS.
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NDIS growth jumps to 11.3 per cent in year
Family supports to be considered before NDIS funding granted
Budget 2026: NDIS savings set to hit $185bn
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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The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans.
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Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White
Trump’s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn

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Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.
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Complex BRS case will test Defence
Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise
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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