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It’s the sequel nobody asked for but we’ll all be watching. Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong face off in Aaron Sorkin’s new Facebook movie, charting the destabilisation of the Metaverse from within. Bianca Farmakis joins us to discuss where Sorkin is taking the story, 16 years after the original Facebook movie The Social Network became accidental inspo for a new generation of tech wannabes.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. ‘I didn’t mean to mythologise him’: Sorkin takes on Zuckerberg Meta’s soaring $2.4bn legal bill wipes out profit growth amid multiple lawsuits Inside Story: Facebook’s foul underbelly and how it cashes in on kids Labor vows crackdown on tech giants exploiting child social media ban loopholes 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.

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant urged online gaming platforms to “lift their game”, after it was revealed children are being exposed to sexual exploitation and extremism on their sites. Plus, Jai Arrow tribute line-up revealed, and ANZ dumps KPMG after audit scandal. Read more:  Gaming giants must ‘lift their game’ on child safety, eSafety boss urges Amy Shark to lead music stars in Jai Arrow NRL grand final tribute ANZ plots KPMG breakup after 59 years as external auditor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An incredible mid-air cockpit attack  - and claims of an Iranian cell lurking outside a military base: from the Middle East to Britain, authorities are on high alert after two alleged terrorism incidents. Today - what really happened with RAF Fairford and Flydubai 1073. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Hero Flydubai pilot managed to open cockpit door despite being stabbed by a co-pilot ‘Who’s going to save you?’ Hero pilot lauds highly trained aircrew Australians Carol and Steven Moss caught in FlyDubai hijack drama RAF Fairford terror plot ‘foiled when suspect called police’ Locals say RAF Fairford security ramped up in week before ‘terror plot arrests’ 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 Tax Office has declared it’ll no longer accept payments made with credit cards, leaving some businesses declaring they've been blindsided. Plus, UK PM Andy Burnham opens the door to a second Brexit vote and championship coach Chris Fagan to leave the Brisbane Lions. Read more:  Small businesses given eight hours’ notice before ATO credit card change Andy Burnham says a second Brexit referendum is an option Three time premiership coach Chris Fagan to step down as Brisbane coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you thought the AFL Grand Final was entertaining, strap in for a rugby league spectacular - the flash Harry Sydney Roosters versus the hardscrabble Newcastle Knights. There’s already been tears, ambulances, dust-ups and dramas and we’ve got the game’s best commentator  who’s already scooping everyone. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. How NRL plans to honour brave Jai Arrow at decider with ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ Knights consider starting Thomas Cant for Phoenix Crossland ‘Pull the pin’: Nick Politis considers walking away if Sydney Roosters win grand final Ultimate NRL Grand Final Guide: Everything you need to know 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.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there’s no beef between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank boss Michele Bullock over the source of stubborn inflation.  Plus, new crime scene evidence in the double-murder trial of former cop Beau Lamarre Condon, and one of Australia’s most prestigious universities takes a tumble in global rankings.  Read more:  'I agree with both': Albanese says no split over inflation Commentary by Paul Kelly: Albanese and Chalmers are stuck in vicious economic loop of their own making Commentary by Robert Gottliebsen: Four economic blows set to trigger brutal Australian downturn and widespread job losses Blood stain trail and the ‘missed’ bullet hole in Baird home Hard-left senator David Shoebridge named the Greens’ third federal leader in over a year Top Australian universities revealed in global Times Higher Ed rankings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The target cash rate is up to a 15-year high and unemployment is up too - but the Treasurer says the budget’s looking better than even he expected. Why? Record tax revenue - and a big chunk of it is from all of our superannuation accounts. Economics correspondent Matthew Cranston is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Deficit $6bn lower ahead of expected rate hike, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Jim Chalmers’ deficit reduction helped by increased superannuation tax take Commentary by Matthew Cranston: Jim Chalmers’ higher-than-expected tax take in final budget outcome comes from super Interest rates rise to 4.6 per cent, 15-year high, in blow to homeowners and Anthony Albanese 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.

OpenAI has apologised for a breach of Australian government websites, including Medicare – but its chief executive Sam Altman won’t answer questions from a parliamentary committee about how the hack happened. Plus, the Greens are in the market for a new leader after Larissa Waters steps down. Read more:  OpenAI apologises for Medicare hack amid warnings over Australia’s vulnerable government systems OpenAI to send chief strategy officer to explain Medicare breach OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns Greens to choose new leader 'in days' at Sydney retreat Commentary by Richard Ferguson: Greens desperately look for their Zohran Mamdani. They have Mehreen Faruqi instead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia’s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference?  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Image: 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Lisa Shtanko near the frontline in the first year of the war. Picture: AFP  Nobel nominee Mykola Kuleba battles to rescue stolen Ukrainian children before Russian military conscription You think Russia isn’t at war with Europe? Think again PM signs security deal with Ukraine This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told a friend he’d dispose of a body in bushland and dump their belongings in rubbish bins before allegedly murdering two people. Plus, thousands of Virgin Airways passengers left stranded by cancellations and delays, and cash to make a comeback as surcharge ban comes into effect.  Read more:  Cop told friend how he would hide bodies after break-up, jury told Thousands of Virgin Australia passengers delayed after exhausted cabin crew reject extra shifts RBA card surcharge ban triggers cash comeback and discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson is now the Queen of the North – a political celebrity like nobody else on the scene today – as evidenced by Australia’s most authoritative opinion tracker, Newspoll.  One Nation has overtaken Labor and the Coalition on primary votes in NSW and Queensland and is only one point behind Labor in Western Australia and South Australia, according to exclusive Newspoll quarterly analysis prepared for The Australian by Pyxis Polling & Insights.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. The Queen of the North: Sunshine State voters want Hanson as prime minister Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Is there no stopping the rise of Hanson? This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When ‘America’s most hated Bachelor’, Clayton Echard, moved to Arizona, a routine real estate meeting spiralled into a massive paternity scandal. Hit podcast Love Trapped examines the complex resulting legal case, and an unlikely story of vindication. 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.

China-based businessman Nick Wilshire faces potential jail time following a court scuffle, with the embassy unable to intervene. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines edition, the University of Sydney faces outrage as a student group seeks election under the party name 'Globalise the Intifada'. Read more:  Australian businessman faces ‘headbutt’ charge ‘Intifada’ group reaches uni elections See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s blown up racing, revved up rugby league and now Peter V’landys is cementing his authority as the most powerful person in sport by becoming the National Rugby League’s first ever executive chairman. Today, our columnist Andrew Webster on the take-no-prisoners titan of the toughest game of all.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Peter V’landys officially announced as NRL executive chairman Commentary by Andrew Webster: For Pete’s sake, fix refs and leave rules alone Commentary by Andrew Webster: Peter V’landys’ global vision must deliver for the fans 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 jury in the double murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has seen CCTV footage allegedly showing the former NSW Police officer gauging the size of a surfboard bag he’d allegedly later use to conceal the body of his former partner.  Read more:  Lamarre-Condon surfboard bag purchase before alleged murders among 14,000 hours of CCTV footage in murder case Task force to undertake ‘rapid’ probe of ‘unacceptable’ Medicare breach by OpenAI agent Commentary by Eric Johnston: Medicare hack couldn’t have come at a worse time for AI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.