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Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds How Australia’s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers ‘gaming the system’ 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes. Read more:  Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President’s high-stakes China talks Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Coast apartment PM denies junked election pledges were just 'political lines' Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court findsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay – and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM UK continues its slide as Labour leadership saga drags on Anthony Albanese warns British Labour against ousting Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis After this ‘WTF moment’, Keir Starmer’s fate is out of his hands Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Keir Starmer’s leadership in crisis after Labour election disaster, fuelling fears for Britain’s future 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes.  Read more:  Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers Property developer Harry Triguboff slams tax changes as ‘very bad’ for AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of billions in extra revenue - from cutting the NDIS and a suite of tax changes - will pay for a $250 gift to every worker plus create an election war-chest as Anthony Albanese positions Labor for the 2028 election. Today, our journos’ frank and funny take on Budget 2026.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see our videos by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Every major announcement broken down Oversold and underachieving: our snap verdicts How Chalmers became the highest taxing treasurer of all time This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A One Nation-Liberal-Nationals coalition with whomever wins the most votes in charge: that’s Pauline Hanson’s big new idea to chuck Anthony Albanese out of office. Check out The Front’s afternoon headlines here.  Read more:  Pauline Hanson calls on Angus Taylor to back One Nation if she wins more seats at the election Forget the policies - for One Nation voters, it’s all the optics Liberal Party faces terminal decline after catastrophic Farrer by-election loss Hanson, Farage and Trump show centre-right must fight or die After One Nation’s Farrer win, lobbyists are scrambling to sign up One NationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian’s economics editor Matthew Cranston understands the budget like nobody else, and is here with what to expect, and why Labor is going for broke on trusts, negative gearing and capital gains tax. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Tax hikes, spending cuts: what we know so far about Budget 2026 Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers is going for broke. Will we end up a poorer country? Budget to offer tax relief for struggling businesses in Covid fix Budget scoop: Jim Chalmers’ cash handouts for every working Australian Taxman Jim Chalmers targets trusts for minimum levy 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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two women accused of buying and keeping a slave in Syria will remain in prison after delaying their bid to apply for bail. Plus, a netball mum who’s facing charges over alleged racist abuse of a Jewish under-12 girls’ team says she has no problem with Jews. Read more:  ISIS widows drop bid for freedom over alleged Yazidi slave trading Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin told to ‘just deal with’ alleged antisemitic abuse at netball game Tax hikes, spending cuts: what we know so far about Budget 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors see cause for alarm at the annual general meeting of troubled broadcaster ARN. That’s in today’s Media Diary with Steve Jackson - along with a Greens senator’s Bananas in Pyjamas boast, and an amusing snafu at Tapt Media, formerly Nine Radio.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Advertiser backlash at ARN post-Kyle and Jackie O Steve Jackson’s Media Diary  DJ Lattouf drops the hammer on ABC chiefs Audio clips: ABC, Network Seven 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Mother’s Day we’re looking at döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning - a system of decluttering before you die. Writer Charlotte Ree’s mother has adopted the practice and unearthed a trove of memories. But is the process the ultimate motherly act, or a little too confronting?  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of so-called ISIS brides will spend the weekend in police custody after returning to Australia from Syria. Plus, Anika Wells apologises for non-compliant taxpayer-funded travel expenses and Sir David Attenborough turns 100. Read more:  ISIS brides remanded in custody, bail application set for Monday Wells repays $10k after 'four mistakes' in family travel claims 'She has paid back the money': PM backs 'very good minister' Sir David Attenborough at 100: A life in pictures  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Nation’s on the brink of collecting its first federal lower house seat, and there’s been physical altercations at the polling booths already. Today, political editor Geoff Chambers on the very dramatic race for Farrer, the seat that’s up for grabs after the retirement of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.   Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Vacant Ley or valiantly: Libs still headed for defeat in Farrer by-election One Nation makes accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith its poster boy for Farrer by-election Nationals’ leader Matt Canavan ‘worried’ about country, not losing Farrer Farrer candidate Michelle Milthorpe lent on Climate 200 donors for help with six-figure campaign costs 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suicide note purportedly written by the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein is unsealed by a US Federal judge. Plus today in The Front’s afternoon headlines, a new gas reservation policy for the east coast as the Government scrambles to ensure no more blackouts. Read more:  Judge unseals purported Epstein suicide note New gas reservation policy welcomed by businessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roll out the red carpet and polish the golden chopsticks - Donald Trump is heading to Beijing. Beneath the glitz, there’s serious tension in this relationship, as China backs Iran, defies US sanctions and even stops its citizens reading books by or about The Donald. Our correspondent Yoni Bashan is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. As Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, his political writings remain absent from China’s bookshelves Commentary by Paul Kelly: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have remade the world - can Australia keep up? Minister orders investigation as three workers stood down in Kumanjayi Little Baby case Vacant Ley or valiantly: Libs still headed for defeat in Farrer by-election 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Federal Police say they will be making arrests when so-called ‘ISIS brides’ finally return to Australia on Thursday. Plus, a man wearing a t-shirt depicting a Nazi symbol is moved on from the Antisemitism Royal Commission location, and Anthony Albanese announces big budget changes to Australia’s fuel reserves. Read more:  ISIS brides to be arrested upon arrival to Australia on Thursday Swastika-wearing man moved on from commission site Live blog: Bondi massacre inquiry: Virginia Bell Royal Commission public hearings day 3 Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram is set to be hit with 19 new charges, including attempted murder PM announces $10bn fuel security package Trump pauses Project Freedom amid hopes for deal with Iran  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week on from a shocking riot in Alice Springs, what are relations really like between police and Aboriginal people? Today, Liam Mendes joins us from the red centre, where he’s covering the sorry business for a five-year-old child, the justice process for the man accused of murdering her, and what relations are really like between cops and community in some of our most troubled communities. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Man accused of murdering Kumanjayi Little Baby skips first court appearance Court in 2024 ordered Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged killer Jefferson Lewis to live at her town camp Sorry business must not stop debate on town camps, says Indigenous commissioner 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian workers will receive what Treasurer Jim Chalmers is calling an ‘earned income offset’ of up to $300 in next week’s Federal budget. Plus, a Jewish man tells the Antisemitism Royal Commission police encouraged him to drop his complaint against the alleged perpetrator of an antisemitic attack.  Read more:  Budget scoop: Jim Chalmers’ cash handouts for every working Australian Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 4.35pc as inflation pressures persist Police 'encouraged' victim of antisemitic attack to drop case Live blog: Bondi massacre inquiry: Virginia Bell royal commission public hearings day two liveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On day one of public hearings, the Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion stamps its intention clearly: to identify and root out racist abuse of Jews - and not get distracted by semantics.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Commissioner Virginia Bell calls for community recognition of dangers Justice for the dead, freedom from the ‘worst of us’: Alex Ryvchin takes royal commission stand Jewish Council wins role to challenge antisemitism definition at royal commission One Nation makes accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith its poster boy for Farrer by-election 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor will break an election promise if it follows through on changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions in next week’s federal budget. Plus, the PM says Australia and Japan are ‘closer than ever’ and public hearings in the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion get underway.  Read more:  Jim Chalmers says winding back property tax concessions is the ‘right decision’ Commentary by Nick Cater: He helped create the problem, now Jim wants you to pay PM tells Japanese counterpart 'alliance never stronger' Takaichi says joint alliance with the US 'indispensable' Commissioner Bell says hearings will examine 'sharp spike' in antisemitismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A war over copyright where the Daily Mail are not the villains for a change. A surprise hire at Network Seven and a new twist in the King versus Alan Jones - it’s all in today’s Media Diary. Steve Jackson is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read more: Steve Jackson’s Media Diary every Monday  ABC star Sarah Ferguson ‘executive producer’ of animal rights doco A lifetime of journalism, reduced to a label This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this “delicious” comedy.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts.  Read more:  NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby’s family calls for calm Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby’s accused killer Body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home Commentary by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Tragic case of Kumanjayi Little Baby highlights a national disgrace Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was takenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Antisemitism royal commission interim report: Iran war heightens risk for Jews Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Anthony Albanese can’t whitewash security failures exposed by Bell report Commentary by Alex Ryvchin: Virginia Bell’s report findings a step in the right direction, but little has changed Funding for counter-terrorism fell 'significantly', says Bell Terror training for PM, national cabinet: Bell report This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet with Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say they have informed the family of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl that she has been found dead. The family has requested the child now be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby, in keeping with Aboriginal tradition. The girl was the niece of Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and was living in squalid conditions in an Alice Springs town camp. Plus, the mother of an accused double murderer to spend time in police custody after being charges laid, and LIV Golf’s uncertain future after Saudi funding is pulled. Read more:  Body of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby found in Alice Springs as police accuse fugitive Jefferson Lewis of murder Jacinta Price reveals she is aunt of missing NT five-year-old Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was taken Alleged killer cop’s mum makes legal move in court Saudi Arabia pulls funding from LIV golf. Its star players face a painful road back How the collapse of LIV Golf would affect Aussies stars Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Elvis SmylieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Americans are falling all over King Charles and Queen Camilla, with politicians giving the King a dozen standing ovations during his address to Congress. Charles is on a charm offensive, while Donald Trump wars with British PM Keir Starmer and Charles’ son Prince Harry. So, is it working? Our royal expert Richard Ferguson is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Trump, Charles trade jokes in White House dinner speeches Charles warns against America 'turning inward' Commentary by Joe Kelly: Charles to America: our alliance must evolve – AUKUS and shared values in a new era Commentary by Jacquelin Magnay: King’s speech scripted by Starmer 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful ignorance” and Donald Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House.  Read more:  Inflation jumps to 4.6pc sparking fears of another Reserve Bank rate rise Inflation spike vindicates fuel excise cut: Treasurer Meta accused of destroying evidence in billionaire Andrew Forrest’s court battle Haute Couture, white tie and tails for state dinnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top security experts say the President’s safety is in doubt after a third failed assassination attempt, and the incident in Washington DC has sparked a fresh debate in America - not about guns, but about whether comedians are the problem.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Former Secret Service Deputy Director asks how a gunman reached security with weapons Secret Service under scrutiny after gunman breaches perimeter at correspondents’ dinner ‘Sick guy who hates Christians’: Trump details manifesto behind assassination attempt 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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalists will attempt to convince a judge Bruce Lehrmann really did rape former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, despite his denials. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s hard Covid lockdown was fuelled by secret taxpayer-funded polling that told Premier Daniel Andrews a tough approach was winning votes. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Jasper Leak. Original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.