Brittany Higgins is bankrupted by the Federal Court
A trustee will take over Brittany Higgins’ financial affairs, as her husband faces bankruptcy proceedings of his own. Plus, football legend Stephen Silvagni says he's determined to help son Tom clear his name after a rape conviction. Also, the parliamentary expenses scandal drags in another senior minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Neale Daniher: The voice MND cannot silence
Through 13 years with motor neurone disease, AFL legend and Big Freeze founder Neale Daniher has honed a remarkable philosophy for living. Today, we hear his message in Neale’s own voice, brought to life by AI technology. Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey with Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Headlines: PM dodges questions on parliamentary travel entitlements
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won’t say if his government will make changes to parliamentary travel entitlements. Plus, a big change to US travel and the Justice who convicted Dawson hangs up his wigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Greens senator, her husband and 78 taxpayer-funded flights
Sarah Hanson-Young used public funds to fly her lobbyist husband to and from Canberra 78 times - and Trade Minister Don Farrell flew his wife a distance equivalent to halfway from Earth to the Moon, all on the taxpayer. The expenses travel scandal is spreading across the Parliament - so where will it stop? This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tears and cheers as kids are booted off social media
Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s is now in effect—hear the reaction from an advocate and the Communications Minister. Plus, Minister Anika Wells is under fire and facing a travel entitlements scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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