It’s the most French of stories: a public grievance blows up into a major conflagration with town halls burnt and synagogues ransacked. This time, anger over classroom conditions in history’s hottest summer has become a public order catastrophe. So who’s really to blame? Greg Sheridan is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Further reading:  Rule of law? Far too bourgeois Synagogues ransacked, Jewish businesses burnt Stunned Macron seeks answers 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. Our theme is by Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backflipping and confusion over credit card surcharges seem to have left points junkies able to pay their tax on plastic and reap a one-time-only points haul. Plus, Vladimir Putin’s plan for Ukraine peace that doesn’t involve Ukraine.  Read more:  Taxpayers pocket free frequent flyer points as government subsidises ATO credit card fees Putin floats summit with Trump and Xi to decide Ukraine’s fateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody thought Benjamin Netanyahu could survive the Hamas onslaught, a scandal over unheeded warnings and the sprawling Gaza-Iran-Lebanon-Houthi conflicts that have arisen. As Israel’s October 28 elections near, rivals Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid say it’s time to end the Bibi era - but there is a wild possibility Netanyahu could survive yet again. Julie Szego is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. What will decide Israel's election psychodrama? Israeli settlers in new wave of violence  Simon Schama: The lies and laziness fuelling Jew-hatred 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.

French DJ Florent Hugel has a monster global hit on his hands - and now he’s frantically trying to refute claims the whole thing came from artificial intelligence. Today, Claire and Jasper Leak peel the layers off ‘Movin’ to the Sun’ to work out what’s real and what’s audacious spin.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. 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.

The media mogul accused of attacking his wife, Anthony Catalano, now says he wants to move overseas with her and their children. Plus, the jury in the double-murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon visits the scene of the alleged crime, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make their first public appearance since returning to the UK.  Read more:  Australian media mogul Antony Catalano to move overseas with family amid assault allegations, court told Beau Lamarre-Condon jury visits Paddington terrace where couple was allegedly shot Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stage mock royal visit in UK amid palace tensions Commentary by Hilary Rose: Sussexes fool no one as they launch their faux-royal comeback at Nottingham  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear, exhaustion and elation combine on the 96-kilometre Kokoda Track, where trekkers honour one of our greatest military victories. But is this ultimate immersive experience being forgotten by Australians, as tourist numbers dwindle and PNG is gripped by extreme poverty and violence? Our own John Ferguson reports, fresh from his own Kokoda adventure - and 5 kilos lighter than when he set out.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. 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.

Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend to dispose of a mobile phone connected to two men he’s accused of murdering. Plus, taxpayers foot the bill for Michelin stars in South Australia.  Read more:  Beau Lamarre-Condon asked friend to dump phone in WA after murders, court hears IBAC exposes $285m Covid government cover-up in Victoria 11 Michelin-star winners in South Australia revealedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snowy 2.0 was supposed to be the renewable energy dream made real right here in Australia. But a decade of catastrophic delays and blowouts have the whole project literally at risk of getting squeezed to death by Australia’s ancient geology - and now, The Australian is revealing the Commonwealth government considered sacking the builder that was meant to save this enormous project.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Snowy Hydro blame game erupts amid cost blowout tensions Snowy Hydro sits on contractor cost review for three months amid blowout fears Snowy Hydro’s poor governance to blame for $12bn Snowy 2.0 blowout, report finds Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Fate of $12bn Snowy 2.0 hangs in balance as new drill tackles impassable rock 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.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he wasn’t undercut by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a controversial Tax Office plan to ban credit card payments. Plus, China’s first foreign military base and Powerfinger’s tour ticket frenzy sparks new shows.  Read more:  Chalmers rejects claim PM undercut him on credit card backdown Anthony Albanese admits overruling Chalmers on ATO credit card ban Commentary by Dennis Shanahan: PM’s blame game has begun and Jim Chalmers is at the centre of it China opens first foreign air base as it ‘encircles’ VietnamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a post-negative gearing world, property investors have to find a completely different kind of property to buy - and they’re shaking up the entire market. Today - what it means for renters, owners and the price of all our places. Mackenzie Scott is here.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Property investors target high-yield suburbs as negative gearing ban triggers spring market slump Temporary rental relief as price growth slows, but crisis not over Australian home sales plunge 17.4pc in massive blow to state budgets 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.