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
Victorian public hospital doctors set to strike
Victorian public hospital doctors prepare to strike, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate comments towards women. Plus, WA orders an inquest into the 2022 murders of three children in Port Hedland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid allegations
Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken a leave of absence after allegations of inappropriate comments to women, Labor's Digital Duty of Care laws have been tabled in Parliament. Plus, $285 million COVID grant overpayments concealed by VIC Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recording device found in women’s showers aboard Navy ship
An investigation is underway after a recording device is found aboard an Australian Navy ship, Angus Taylor demands answers over funding for a controversial Islamic media outlet. Plus, Donald Trump announces plans to mine Greenland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parliament rejects private health rebate changes
Parliament rejects changes to private health rebates for over-65s, Labor’s Digital Duty of Care laws are set to be tabled. Plus, Ukraine accuses SpaceX of undermining its war effort after Starlink restrictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Federal Court overturns Albanese government’s gold mine ban
The Federal Court overturns the Albanese government's decision to block a gold mine project in western NSW, a man has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a child in Sydney. Plus, Anne Aly condemns racist comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia facing one of the world's highest inflation rates
The IMF warns Australia is on track for one of the developed world’s highest inflation rates, parents are charged after their baby boy is found dead in an Adelaide motel. Plus, Russia detains a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man charged over fatal shooting of child in Sydney
A man is charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a child in Sydney last month, Anthony Albanese defends Labor’s spending agenda. Plus, Anne Aly reveals she received 19 death threats in a single week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian platforms urged to block US execution footage
Australian media and social media platforms are being called to stop footage of a planned US execution from being broadcast in the country, one of the 'Pullman Five' secures deal to a new team. Plus, Labor funds $630 million in worker pay rises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor commits $630m to worker pay rises
The government commits $630 million to pay rises for health and community workers, a Perth man pleads guilty to concealing a teenager’s body. Plus, Russia and Ukraine’s energy ceasefire is threatened by a drone strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ATO accused of targeting families and small businesses
The ATO accused of targeting small businesses over old trust paperwork errors, NSW Opposition leader Kellie Sloane pledges payroll tax cuts. Plus, calls grow to block footage of a planned US execution from Australian screens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newspoll records all major parties polling in the 20s
All three major parties have recorded voter support in the 20s for the first time in a Newspoll survey, rogue pilot Hammam al-Hammami linked to Melbourne Islamic centre. Plus, two teenagers charged with murder in NSW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Airport CCTV reveals moment of attack in Saudi Arabia
New footage has captured passengers running for cover during an attack on Riyadh's airport, two teenagers have been charged over a stabbing of a man in western Sydney. Plus, Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Riyadh attack sparks airport warning
Australian citizens in Riyadh have been advised to shelter indoors as another airport in Saudi Arabia has been attacked, a 16-year-old has been charged over a car crash near Melbourne's marathon course. Plus, Pope Leo will soon undergo surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two AFL players hospitalised after separate incidents
Two AFL players in hospital after two separate incidents on Saturday night, leaders and controversial figures assemble to acknowledge 25 years of Australian service in Afghanistan. Plus, Sydney's North Shore rallies against defence land sell off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Man fatally stabbed in Sydney brawl
Police are searching for suspects after a man has died in a brawl near Mount Druitt, Anthropic has revealed rogue AI agents sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia Police. Plus, 12 people have been killed in an attack on a Saudi Arabia airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flydubai hijacker suspect linked to Melbourne Islamic Centre
The alleged Flydubai hijacker has been linked to a Melbourne Islamic centre, a death row inmate who survived a lethal injection in Tennessee is back behind bars. Plus, eight people have been killed in a mass shooting in Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guilty verdict in Mexico murder trial
Three Mexican men have been found guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend, the accused Victoria killer Greg Lynn has made another bid for freedom. Plus, the CPAC National Conference has begun in Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UN claims public execution is torture
The United Nations claims the public execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan would amount to torture, the former ICC judge wins the Nobel Peace Prize. Plus, a Sydney man has been charged over his alleged role in a $1.8 million NDIS fraud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ATO's credit card payment ban splits government
A split widens within the government over the ATO's credit card payment ban, an 18-year-old accused of driving into Newcastle Knights fans is granted bail. Plus, Sam Wood is refused bail over alleged domestic violence in Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFP warns of rising online child abuse
The AFP warns policing alone cannot stop online child abuse, Sam Wood is refused bail over alleged domestic violence. Plus, Pete Hegseth announces plans for the first public execution in the US in 90 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
