Today’s headlines in brief. A cyber hack and a huge federal court penalty - yet Qantas is delivering giant returns to shareholders. How are they doing it? Plus, Pentagon drama involving Defence Minister Richard Marles.

For all the latest in news, sport, politics, and business, visit theaustralian.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge found Brittany Higgins defamed former Liberal minister Linda Reynolds and ordered $341,000 in damages. The judge found Higgins was affected by physical and psychological trauma and was dishonest in some of her claims - but he rejected Reynolds’ conspiracy claim. Today - exactly what Justice Paul Tottle found.

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.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet 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.

Brittany Higgins has lost a defamation action brought by her former boss, ex-Liberal cabinet minister Linda Reynolds, who says her reputation was destroyed by Higgins’ allegations.

For all the latest in news, sport, politics, and business, visit theaustralian.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian authorities say Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps orchestrated antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. Our expert unpacks the crucial intelligence cooperation that brought it to light, and why Iran is meddling in Australian life.

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.

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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese kicks out Iran’s ambassador and accuses the Revolutionary Guard Corps of firebombing a Melbourne synagogue and Sydney deli. Plus the latest in Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged murder case and an alleged cop-killer on the run in Porepunkah, Victoria.

For all the latest in news, sport, politics, and business, visit theaustralian.com.au

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrorist next door and constant lockdowns - a court has heard mushroom murderer Erin Patterson is doing it tough with Victoria’s most dangerous female convicts, finding comfort in crochet and books.

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.

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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I am no longer Erin Patterson's victim. She has become the victim of my kindness." Those are the words of mushroom lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson, who read a victim impact statement to court alongside Patterson’s husband and other victims of her triple murder. Today, voice actors read the statements in full.

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.

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, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has vowed to invade Gaza City, but what would that actually look like? Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart joins us to discuss the military, humanitarian and diplomatic dramas playing out in the Middle East.

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.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced 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.