It’s ISIS Brides all over again: today, Paul Garvey joins us with the tale of a 50-year old child sex offender from Sierra Leone who says his bridging visa is making him so stressed he is a further risk to the community.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Taxpayers foot nine-month hotel bill for high-risk immigration detainee Abuse survivor deemed ‘credible’ by judge now faces deportation to Nauru Government blunder reveals secret Nauru deal details lawyers ‘will not forget’ 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.

Victorian Police are investigating claims of a sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel allegedly involving Sydney Swans players. Plus, bonus bets and enhanced odds will be restricted and Australians will be able to register to opt out from online wagering ads under new changes to the federal Government’s gambling reform package. Read more:  Sydney Swans players linked to ‘sexual assault allegations’ after MCG game Labor to tighten gambling reform bill as talks continueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week in, a whole lot of technical drama and a huge payday: the Kyle Sandilands Live app already has 55,000 subscribers. That’s an exclusive by our Media Diary editor Steve Jackson, and he’s here to discuss how KS Live is shaping up as Kyle and crew enter week two, straight off an exhausting weekend trying to fix the gremlins.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Read Jacko’s Media Diary every Monday Jenna Clarke’s take on Kyle’s pirate radio setting sail 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.

What is it about modern men that has women lusting over everything from wicker furniture to dragon sex? It’s not even  in cinemas yet, but the new film Wicker has kicked our fantasy obsession into overdrive – and revealed something curious about the state of modern romance.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. From wicker men to IKEA benches: The romantasy trend driving a new obsession This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and sound design 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.

Anthony Albanese knew what he was in for when he appeared on a racy podcast, according to host Nikki Osborne, who says she invited the PM by sliding into his direct messages on Instagram.  Plus, one of Australia’s top pilots says the air traffic control system at Sydney Airport is at “breaking point”, and Jacinta Allan quits politics.  Read more:  Anthony Albanese defends controversial ‘melon’ remarks and shifts blame to comedian Commentary by Gemma Tognini: DJ Albo’s latest spin can’t hide the rot at the top Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: How did a podcaster catch a question-avoidant Anthony Albanese on Takaichi’s melons? Sydney Airport air traffic control ‘at breaking point’ after three near-disasters Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan quits politics weeks after being forced from top jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three months after the budget that blew up the property sector, Anthony Albanese’s claiming triumph for first homebuyers - but if that’s the case, why are new mortgage applications crashing and auctions falling silent? And what about fresh predictions of 14.5 per cent price slumps crushing confidence so hard we end up in recession? We've brought our property writer Mackenzie Scott in to make it all make sense.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Anthony Albanese’s housing fix offers little hope for struggling first-home buyers Perth and Brisbane property prices tumble as housing market enters ‘perfect storm’ Banks set to slash home loan rates in looming mortgage war Property bosses warn the worst is yet to come for tenants Albanese’s housing targets in doubt as new home construction faces slump 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.

Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady is getting a pay rise after an embarrassing network outage. Also today in The Front’s headlines edition: counsel for former radio host Alan Jones has asked a witness - the former girlfriend of a man known as Complainant J - if she fabricated her evidence in anticipation of financial reward. The witness rejected the suggestion - but there’s fresh drama in the proceedings after prosecutors amended the charges against Jones.  Alan Jones trial: Crown prosecutors extend timeline of alleged assaults by two years Telstra chief’s pay jumps 11pc to $6.8m despite bonus cut over triple-0 failure Darwin slips disaster robs Bangladesh of dream startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Something alarming is going on at Australian airports: aircraft on the tarmac involved in near-miss incidents that could have been catastrophic. Plus, critical shortages of air traffic controllers and a public fight between the Government and the agency in charge of keeping us safe. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Flight attendant injured in second near miss at Sydney Airport in a fortnight Sydney Airport near misses spark dressing down of Airservices chief by Minister King Two Qantas planes in runway near-miss at Sydney Airport prompts safety probe Sydney Airport chaos strands passengers as major airlines face widespread delays 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.

Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has put a number on immigration for the coalition, which says it wants to link net overseas migration to housing completions. Plus, Nigel Farage to face an opponent with a bin on his head in this week’s Clacton by-election. Read more:  Bragg puts a number on Coalition migration plan, attacks One Nation monoculture Nigel Farage faces off with Count Binface in very British by-electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody covers politics like Dennis Shanahan, and today our National Editor is here with a withering take on the big story lighting up politics this week: Anthony Albanese, a gross joke about melons and breasts, and a disastrous attempt to spin the PM out of trouble. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Japan formally raises Anthony Albanese’s ‘melons’ podcast joke Anthony Albanese denies he made a crude joke out of Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s ‘melons’ Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise to Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in QT ‘melons’ stoush   Commentary by Dennis Shanahan:  Anthony Albanese mired in a melon-drama of his own making Anthony Albanese’s ‘melons’ gaffe was bad – Tanya Plibersek’s defence is worse Why shaky Albanese should be wary of his midterm slump Commentary by Shingo Yagami: PM’s sexist melon joke was not only ungracious, it betrayed the close bond of our two nations 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.