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
Israel troops to remain inside Lebanon
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to maintain military presence in Lebanon, business and industry leaders ask Labor to rethink Budget changes. Plus, Senior Victoria Liberal Colleen Harkin quits the party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran
Trump threatens to strike Iran if it fails to restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon, mediators Qatar and Pakistan say negotiations between the US and Iran makes "encouraging progress". Plus, police carry out the largest cocaine seizure in Australian history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump threatens Iran if it fails to restrain Hezbollah
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran if it fails to restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon, calls for budget reforms as the housing market continues to slump. Plus, $700 million towards education is expected to highlight NSW's upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK set for sixth prime minister in seven years
The UK is set for its sixth prime minister in seven years after Keir Starmer’s resignation, the Greens demand further budget changes to back Labor’s tax measures. Plus, One Nation overtakes the Coalition in NSW polling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia lands largest defence export in history
The government touts a record $2.5 billion defence export deal with Canada, Tony Modra’s wife provides an update on his condition after a truck crash. Plus, two people are killed in a shooting at a Montreal grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greens demand budget changes to support tax measures
The Greens are demanding change to the budget if Albanese wants to win support for tax measures, One Nation has surged past the Coalition according to another poll. Plus, the trial of former Bankstown nurses will proceed without the key video recording.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US-Iran talks commence in Pakistan
Further rounds of peace talks between the US and Iran has commenced in Pakistan, there are concerns H5N1 bird flu strain might have spread interstate. Plus, The Greens threaten to derail the NDIS reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Headline inflation falls to 4.0% from 4.2%
Australia's headline inflation has fallen to 4.0 per cent from 4.2 per cent in the year to May, Iran and the US in dispute over nuclear monitoring. Plus, Europe experiences record breaking heatwave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greens demand weaker NDIS reforms for tax support
The Greens are pressuring the Albanese government to water down its NDIS reform, David Farley has sided with the Teals and Greens and voted to cap the fuel tax credit scheme. Plus, two dead birds are being tested for the H5 strain in South Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Teal independents form new party
Two Teal independents form their own political party called "Community Strong Australia", former Liberal vice president Teena McQueen dies. Plus, Israel's defence minister claims the US is not demanding Israel withdraw from Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another ISIS bride allowed to return
The last remaining ISIS bride previously denied entry to Australia will be allowed to return, Nine could cut all ties with Karl Stefanovic after a controversial guest on his podcast. Plus, Trump criticises NATO for its lack of support against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teal MPs launch Community Strong Australia political party
Teal independents are forming a political party called 'Community Strong Australia', 'ISIS bride' who had been denied entry to Australia will be allowed to return. Plus, Nine is reportedly parting ways with Karl Stefanovic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl Stefanovic exits Channel Nine
Karl Stefanovic will leave Nine effective immediately, former RBA governor Philip Lowe criticises Labor’s tax changes. Plus, Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart wakes from an induced coma and is no longer in a critical condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fuel pumps short-changing Australian drivers
An investigation finds nearly 1 in 20 fuel pumps may be short-changing motorists, the NSW government vows to tackle domestic violence. Plus, unions renew calls for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ISIS bride granted bail
Victoria's Chief Magistrate grants ISIS bride Kawsar Ahmad bail, police arrest a woman after a body was located in an aged care facility. Plus, Andrew Hastie declares he will take the fight to One Nation for his Western Australian seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel and Lebanon agree on peace framework
A framework agreement is reached to end fighting between Israel and Lebanon, Angus Taylor declares One Nation is not fit to govern. Plus, another suspected case of the deadly H5 bird flu is detected in Western Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Third earthquake hits Venezuela in days
A fresh earthquake rocks Venezuela days after two devastating quakes killed more than 900 people, reports claim Victoria’s government was aware of criminal infiltration in the CFMEU. Plus, Ukraine launches one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian man suspected of Thailand murder
Police arrest an Australian man in Thailand after a teenager's body was found in a suitcase, big tech companies could face fines of up to $99 million based on Australia's new social media laws. Plus, one person dies after a plane crash in Beijing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fourth case of H5 bird flu detected
Western Australia detects a fourth case of the deadly H5 bird flu, terror group Al-Qaeda reportedly released a video for its followers glorifying the Bondi massacre. Plus, Labor defends this year's Budget changes in relation to 'widow's tax'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al-Qaeda reportedly urges Bondi-style lone-wolf attacks
Al-Qaeda has reportedly published guidelines for its followers to commit lone wolf attacks, a fourth case of the deadly bird flu has been confirmed in WA. Plus, shark spotting drones will be deployed at NSW beaches year round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
