Sky News Australia Update
The latest news from Sky News Australia, covering top stories and breaking developments from across the country and around the world.
Episodes
Australia launches bid for UNSC seat
Australia has formally launched its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, Labor's primary vote has sunk to its lowest level in 14 years. Plus, fuel excise would be halved when global oil prices hit trigger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor support sinks to near record low
Labor's primary vote has sunk to its lowest level in 14 years, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent and China's vice premier He Lifeng have held talks in New York. Plus, Earl Spencer draws parallels between Diana's and the Sussexes' media treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial to begin
A former police officer accused of killing a TV presenter and his partner will begin his murder trial today, Australia has launched its bid for a seat on the United Nations security council. Plus, the AFD are ahead in Germany state elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One child dead and three critically injured in stabbing
One child has died and two other children and a woman are in critical condition after a stabbing in the Blue Mountains, police to investigate AFL umpire abuse. Plus, Anthony Albanese meets Apple boss Tim Cook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WHCA condemns White House media ban
The WHCA has condemned the banning of CNN, Politico and MSNOW journalists from the White House, Anthony Albanese says the UN needs major reform to better respond to global crisis. Plus, Russia reports cyber attacks during parliamentary elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greenland responds to new US deal
Denmark and Greenland say a new military agreement with the US will not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, the Houthis have claimed an attack on Saudi energy sites overnight. Plus, Alex Antic has been appointed South Australia's Liberal president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swimmer dies in shark attack in Perth
NSW Opposition to ditch gun buyback program, John Howard praises Australia's migrant population, the Opposition vows to restore classroom standards with a national curriculum overhaul, man accused of assaulting care workers in Adelaide, the US seals a deal with Denmark for full control of Greenland's security, and media outlets vow to uphold press freedom after barred from the White House. Se
Anthony Albanese to meet Apple CEO in California
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating says AUKUS makes Australia a target, Coalition puts forward education plan, Rockhampton ‘croc’ river approved as 2032 Olympic rowing venue, and Russia launches deadly drone strikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perth Swimmer missing in possible shark attack
A swimmer is missing in a possible shark attack at a popular beach in Perth, Man accused of murdering a teen in Thailand has pleaded not guilty. Plus, Nepal is seeking to claim $28m from the United Nations climate disaster fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teen charged over extremist material
Labor delivers migration overhaul, Queensland teen accused of possessing and posting terrorism material online, Greens back Labor's social media 'duty of care', three more rate hikes loom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Burke all in for a political fight against One Nation over migration
Labor delivers migration overhaul, Greens back Labor's social media 'duty of care', three more rate hikes loom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government slashes backpacker and student partner visa numbers
Visas for backpackers and the partners of international students will be slashed, the NSW Opposition Leader has criticised One Nation’s new state leader. Plus, Anthony Albanese’s Marrickville Golf Club saga has deepened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Albanese's golf club saga deepens
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Marrickville Golf Club saga deepens, concerns over the Victoria government's protections against retail crime don't go far enough, and the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two teens charged with murder in mistaken identity shooting
Teenagers charged over a Sydney shooting, ASIO disrupt several major plots following the Bondi attack, Treasury changes forecasting method. Plus, NBC News crew killed in a chopper crash in Los Angeles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three killed in fiery Los Angeles news helicopter crash
Three people have died in a fiery news helicopter crash in Los Angeles, new home sales have crashed 20 per cent in three months. Plus, PM Anthony Albanese announced a $6 million grant for his local golf club before the grants program was established.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour
Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore who was dropped for his pro-Palestinian comments, the motion to impeach Donald Trump has failed. Plus, drones are fuelling an illicit black market in NSW prisons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man charged over fatal Sydney crash
A three-year-old girl has died after a man carelessly pulled into the driveway of a home in Auburn, Victoria's government has pledged to boost police power to target knife attacks. Plus, the Iran war has so far costed the US nearly $AU53.3 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Nation draws level with Labor in NSW
One Nation draws level with Labor in New South Wales, OpenAI warns it may hold back major investment in Australia. Plus, renewed pressure on the federal government to help ease the pain of rising oil prices as tensions in the Middle East worsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
King Charles to host AI summit
King Charles is set to host an AI summit as fears grow over the technology's potential threat to humanity, one of the three men accused of killing Jake and Callum Robinson was an assassin. Plus, a surfer has been injured after a shark attack in WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OpenAI issues ultimatum to Albanese
OpenAI warns it may hold back major investment in Australia until the Albanese government changes its approach to copyright laws, negotiations over migration policy appears to have collapsed. Plus, athletes criticise Sydney Sweeney's sports ad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
