Why do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith?

A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it's Australia's default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever. Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations 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.

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Why do some diggers back Ben Roberts-Smith? is an episode from The Front by audio@news.com.au.

This episode is 13:23 long.

This episode was published on Apr 26, 2026.

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