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
Ukraine drone attack kills seven people
Seven killed in Ukraine's latest drone attacks on Moscow, Pauline Hanson blames mass migration for Australia's growing problems. Plus, Laos authorities say there's not enough evidence to charge anyone over the deaths of two Australian women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US immigration authorities detain Australian man
An Australian man detained by US immigration authorities, meat prices hit a record high in Victoria. Plus, the Victorian Government moves to unmask anonymous social media users accused of online hate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pauline Hanson criticises migration policy
A funeral for former broadcaster and politician Derryn Hinch to be held in Melbourne, Australian actor Terence Donovan has died aged 90, new Victorian laws to identify online trolls, auction clearance rate drops below 50%, and US targets Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in strikes against Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain wins World Cup
Spain has won its second World Cup title after defeating Argentina, US Central command has confirmed the deaths of three American soldiers and Pauline Hanson says she doesn't regret being interviewed by far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has congratulated Spain after its victory over Argentina in the World Cup and Nigel Farage has backed Pauline Hanson's comments on multiculturalism in Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Labor's primary vote equals lowest since 2022 election
Primary support for Labor has declined to its equal lowest level since the 2022 election, Pauline Hanson says she doesn't regret being interviewed by far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson. Plus, an ISIS bride faces court in Melbourne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US enters tenth day of Iran strikes
US strikes on Iran enter a tenth day, a report finds repeated domestic violence warnings were missed before Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death. Plus, James Ashby accuses Seven’s Spotlight program of changing its pitch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government to spend $4m on climate meeting
The federal government faces scrutiny over a $4 million Fiji accommodation bill, pressure grows on Labor to tax gas exports. Plus, the US names two soldiers killed in the Jordan drone attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teen arrested after mother found dead in Bentley
Teen arrested after his 35-year-old mother found dead in Bentley, pressure mounts for the government to introduce a new tax on gas exports. Plus, report shows Kumanjayi Little Baby's family were not adequately addressed by child protection workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australian ISIS fighter found alive in Iraq
One of Australia’s most notorious ISIS fighters is found alive in an Iraqi prison, Angus Taylor rules out a One Nation merger in South Australia. Plus, Saudi oil tankers reverse course in the Red Sea amid Houthi threats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taiwan woman jailed over rat poison plot
A woman is jailed for trying to poison a Brisbane student with rat poison, Australia faces its weakest decade for living standards, according to the Financial Review. Plus, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils a new cost-of-living tax cut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pauline Hanson calls domestic violence a “two-way street”
Pauline Hanson says "domestic violence is wrong but it's also a two-way street" when asked about violence against women, one of Australia's most notorious ISIS fighters has been found alive in an Iraqi prison. Plus, Rebel Wilson wins defamation case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US reaches Saudi nuclear agreement
The US reaches a historic nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, it’s revealed the government knew alleged ISIS fighter Tareq Kamleh was alive despite reports of his death. Plus, China accuses Australia of exaggerating tensions in the South China Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bowen’s battery scheme costs balloon
Chris Bowen’s home battery program blows out to an estimated $8.5 billion, Jacinta Allan faces fresh leadership pressure when Victoria’s Parliament returns. Plus, NSW explores using AI to help issue driving fines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Victorian teachers stage second statewide strike this year
Tens of thousands of Victorian teachers walk off the job in their second state-wide strike this year, Angus Taylor meets with small businesses owners and takes a swipe at Labor's talkfest. Plus, Pauline Hanson defends domestic violence comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping
Houthi rebels launch fresh Red Sea attacks forcing ships to turn back, Albanese attends a dinner hosted by the son of a billionaire accused of tax deception. Plus, Jacinta Allan faces fresh leadership pressure as Victoria’s jobless rate rises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US imposes 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia
Donald Trump slugs Australian exports with a 12.5 per cent tariff, former CFMEU boss John Setka is set to have his union membership formally revoked. Plus, Queensland authorities investigate a suspected case of H5 bird flu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aviation history is made in Australia
Aviation history has been made as the first plane in Qantas' Project Sunrise arrived in Melbourne earlier today, questions rise over where the US is using 19 billion dollars of Venezuela's oil money. Plus, the EU accuses Google of power abuse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One dead and officer shot after standoff
A man is dead and a police officer shot after a Queensland siege, Victoria’s union movement warns One Nation could win 34 seats at the state election. Plus, Donald Trump rewrites the terms of a US-Saudi nuclear deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump vows retaliatory tariffs
Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the federal government updates travel advice for Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, former CFMEU boss John Setka is reportedly set to be expelled from the union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
