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
The Sydney Swans crisis deepens
New allegations emerge of sexual assault in the Sydney Swans investigation, the government plans to roll out a new drone fleet to detect and track people-smugglers and illegal fishers. Plus, Donald Trump denounces Canada's new retaliatory tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite the saga Swans fans have packed out the SCG
A record crowd of Swans supporters show up to support their AFLW side, one of the suspended Sydney Swans players allegedly made reference to the melons remark. Plus, Victoria's Opposition leader has promised a state-wide court overhaul if elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coles spends hours offline
Coles' app and website spend hours offline after a Reddit post goes viral, Sydney Swans fans consider a boycott as ticket sales plummet. Plus, plans to cast Meghan Markle in season three of Netflix's The Gentlemen are reportedly dropped.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Central Coast teenager charged over stabbing
Teenage boy charged over alleged stabbing on the NSW Central Coast, seven people including two police officers killed in a head-on crash in England. Plus, a new trade war erupts in North America after Canada pulls out of a deal with the USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australians wanted over fatal Bali attack
Four Australians wanted over a fatal Bali pub attack return to Victoria, the ACT joins the national gun buyback scheme. Plus, a major developer warns rents could rise up to 20 per cent over the next two years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hanson to challenge racial vilification ruling
Pauline Hanson launches a fresh bid to overturn a racial vilification ruling, Lily Hooper is remembered at a vigil. Plus, the mother of five-year-old Hind Rajab calls for an international probe after Israel admits it fired on the car carrying her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russian-Aust citizen's conduct risks safety of Ukrainian military
A dual Russian-Australian citizen has been charged with attempting to provide information about Ukrainian military activities to Russia. Plus, the woman alleging sexual assault by Sydney Swans AFL players breaks her silence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dual Russian-Australian citizen charged
A dual Russian-Australian citizen is charged with foreign interference, record numbers of NDIS participants face funding cuts. Plus, Iran mocks America’s economic woes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alleged Swans assault victim breaks silence
The woman at the centre of the Sydney Swans allegations says she wants justice, three teenage boys face court over an alleged gang rape. Plus, Spanish police move migrants into temporary shelters in Ceuta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia's national debt exceeds one-trillion dollars
Australia's national debt exceeds one-trillion dollars, NSW Police release a statement in relation to the search for missing hiker Lily Hooper. Plus, One Nation is calling for the release of vision surrounding the Bondi terror attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Body believed to be missing hiker Lily Hooper found
Police issue an update on missing hiker Lily Hooper, Australia’s national debt surpasses $1 trillion. Plus, Donald Trump vows unprecedented economic action against Iran after talks fail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senate passes Labor gambling reforms
Labor’s gambling reforms pass the Senate, new revelations emerge from the Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal. Plus, Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Albanese steps in after Keogh initially snubs veterans
Anthony Albanese has intervened and promised to meet veterans after Matt Keogh initially snubbed the group, the May Federal Budget could result in a 30 per cent rent rise. Plus, Erin Patterson has appeared on the first of a two day appeal hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget could drive rent up 30 per cent
Australia’s biggest rental manager warns Budget changes could drive up rent by 30 per cent, Anthony Albanese steps in to meet veterans after Matt Keogh’s snub. Plus, Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as Moscow threatens Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan defence chief in Australia for warship talks
Japan’s defence minister meets Richard Marles over Australia’s Mogami-class frigate deal, the Senate passes the government’s NDIS reforms. Plus, the Coalition considers an 80 per cent cut to tobacco tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ABC's Sarah Ferguson's bizarre exchange at the Logies
ABC's Sarah Ferguson has a bizarre exchange at the Logies, four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, Labor and the Coalition have come to an agreement on gambling advertising reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman
US President Donald Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, Four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to the ongoing investigation into an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, One Nation is planning to cut Tobacco excise by 75 per cent in a bid to crackdown on the illicit market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four Sydney Swans players questioned
The Sydney Swans are in damage control as police investigate allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel earlier this week and one of the country's biggest banks has issued a stark warning that rent prices could increase by up to 30 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sydney Swans players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident
Several Sydney Swans players have allegedly been involved in a serious incident at a hotel in Melbourne, Albanese will push other states to sign onto the federal gun buyback scheme. Plus, Pauline Hanson wants Australians to access their super.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victorian teachers union accept pay deal
The Victorian teachers union has accepted the latest offer from the government after months of strikes and negotiations, the archbishop of Sydney accuses ABC of bias. Plus, Donald Trump denounces US military training drills with South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alleged crime boss shot in Melbourne
Alleged crime boss Fadi Haddara has been shot outside his home in Melbourne, the Victorian government pleads for a review of the tobacco excise. Plus, US envoy Jared Kushner has met Hamas' leader in Egypt to make progress on the Gaza peace plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
