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Australia has a new world champion after a double-dose of gold on the final night of the World Swimming Championships in Doha including a crushing relay win. Isaac Cooper declared he wanted to become the fastest man in the world after the 21-year-old was crowned 50m backstroke. His win in an event which isn’t on

More than 40 asylum seekers have been flown to Nauru to be placed in a detention centre on the island. The two groups from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh were found on the far north coast of Western Australia late last week. Their arrival has prompted concerns over an increase in people-smuggler boats, as well as

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Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Prince Harry is probably “one of the most disliked men in Britain”. Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline DI Russo that it is “highly unlikely” that Prince Harry would return to Royal duties while King Charles is out of action. Buckingham Place made a shock announcement revealing King

The Matildas’ performances at last year’s Women’s World Cup without Sam Kerr has them confident of success at the Paris Olympics in the absence of their captain and star striker. Australia will qualify for this year’s Paris Games by beating Uzbekistan in a two-legged, home-and-away battle that starts on Saturday in Tashkent before concluding with

Australia Defence Association Executive Director Neil James says the nation has “chronically underinvested” in defence both financially and culturally for years. Mr James joined Sky News host Danica De Giorgio to discuss the severe drop in ADF recruitments and lack of defence spending. “The biggest problem we face essentially comes down to two things –

Prince Harry has a “yarn” about his ill father with the media a week following his visit post-diagnosis, Sky News host Caroline Di Russo says. “In Canada this week, Harry had an interview – here’s what he had to say,” she said. Prince Harry was questioned about his actions following the news about King Charles

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Prince Harry gave an interview with Good Morning America to advertise the Invictus Games. Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo that Harry was asked about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, but “thankfully” he didn’t reveal anything about his condition. “I’m pretty sure the Palace and most of

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says there is a lack of “female leaders” in Australia. “There is no doubt we have a lack of female leaders in this country,” Ms De Giorgio said. “In business a survey of 290 of the top corporations reveals only 33 have women heading up their boards. “In politics,

Europe has had gender quotas for over 20 years, and it would be “great” to see Australia take up the movement, Principal of Michelle May Buyers Agents Gender Equality Advocate Michelle May says. “It’s something that you just grow up with and so coming to Australia it was a bit of a culture shock,” Ms

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio raises questions of “merit” over the adoption of gender quotas for Australian businesses. “Labor has had gender quotas for more than 20 years,” Ms De Giorgio said. “But the Liberal Party has rejected calls for gender quotas for their candidates. “So, are quotas what we need for equality? “Or

More than 10,000 homes and businesses remain without power after wild storms wreaked havoc in Victoria last week. Strong winds brought down power lines on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power across the state. At least one person died while 16 homes were left uninhabitable in South Gippsland. In the west of the

Independent MP Zali Steggall has unleashed on the Nationals following two separate incidents involving senior party frontbenchers and alcohol consumption.  Ms Steggall has called for the Prime Minister to introduce random drug and breath testing in parliament after the emergence of two incidents in the past fortnight. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was filmed

Former DFAT Australia-China Council scholar Andrew Phelan joined Sky News hosts Rowan Dean, James Morrow, and Rita Panahi to discuss what Prabowo Subianto’s presidency means for Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Mr Subianto claimed victory on Wednesday night after an unofficial vote count showed he had won over 50 per cent of the vote in the

Donald Trump has unveiled his first official footwear at Sneaker Con. The former US President was met with boos and cheers at the Philadelphia event. The ‘Never Surrender’ gold high-tops are selling for $399 on a new website which also sells Trump branded cologne and perfume. Donald Trump says the new shoes are something he

Energy Users Association Australia Andrew Richards discusses concerns over the resilience of Victoria’s energy system after widespread blackouts last week. Around half a million homes and businesses in the state suffered power outages brought on by storms. “It’s important to recognise what happened this week was more about the resilience of the energy system rather

Sky News host Rita Panahi has blasted the Albanese government for being “inept”.’ Ms Panahi’s comments come after the Albanese government received criticism following the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in Western Australia, raising concerns for the country’s border security. “When Labor are in power this becomes an issue,” Ms Panahi said. “This is

A brutal suspected murder-suicide has hit a small town in regional Victoria, leaving a mother to five children dead. Neighbours of a street in the small Ballarat suburb of Sebastopol say they witnessed a “volatile relationship” between mum Rebecca Young, 42, and alleged Bandidos gang member Ian Butler, 55, before the sudden deaths of the

The military space program of the People’s Republic of China has taken dead aim at the Moon and its ultimately trillions of dollars of natural resources.  That communist nation’s leaders have every intention of colonising and militarising the Moon as well as declaring it their sovereign territory. The territory and resources they will defend –

Over 900 pieces of Elton John memorabilia will go to auction this week. Silver platform boots, a signature pinball machine and Yamaha grand piano are among the items. They come from the pop star’s $11 million New York apartment which he sold last year. The auction will include costumes worn by the singer on various

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to recognising a Palestinian state without support from Israel. The President says recognition is ‘no longer a taboo’ for France. This comes as international concern grows over Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza. France, along with most of the EU, has long supported a two-state solution.

The Daily Telegraph’s Joe Hildebrand has expressed confusion over the Victorian government’s reception of Taylor Swift after rescinding their bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. “They’ve lit up Flinders Street Station in Melbourne all just for Taylor Swift,” he told Sky News Australia host Steve Price. “These guys couldn’t do the Commonwealth Games and

The Prime Minister is set to lambast the Coalition’s supposed internal bickering, after the Opposition Leader was labelled a “thug” by one of his predecessors. In a speech to be delivered to party faithful in NSW on Sunday, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese will take aim at the Coalition in the wake of the ABC’s four-part

The Albanese government is seeking to take a bite out of the $3.1 billion scam industry ripping off thousands of Aussies every year by making it harder for SMS fraudsters to impersonate trusted brands. Legitimate companies often use Sender ID, or message headers, to identify themselves when communicating with customers. However, those same message headers

The Daily Telegraph’s Joe Hildebrand has called Australia’s reoccurring asylum seeker problem an “Achilles heel for Labor” as he expressed concern Immigration Minister Andrew Giles “is not up for the job”. “It has been for a long time, it caused a great schism in the Party, it comes up at just about every Party conference,”

Sky News host Steve Price has stumbled across a dilemma which could cause AFL fans to turn on popstar Taylor Swift. Mr Price’s concern comes after he heard MCC CEO Stuart Fox’s comments on replacing the MCG’s hallowed turf just four weeks out from the AFL’s Round One. “The entire turf at the MCG, four

Retired NSW police sergeant Glenn Gorick has defended the majority of cyclists using Australian roads but has criticised the “small minority” for doing “the wrong thing” when it comes to co-existing with other means of transportation. “99 per cent of all people are road users – cars, bus drivers, everybody and cyclists do the right

A Canberra suburb woke up to a surprising start to the weekend after a hot air balloon made an unexpected landing. The hot air balloon came down in a backyard of someone’s home in the suburb of Lyons about 9.20am on Saturday. Emergency crews were called to the scene to assist. Luckily the balloon passengers

Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $566 million in penalties for fraudulently claiming to be worth more than he is. The former US president has also been banned from owning a business in New York, the city where he firstmade his name. Donald Trump was heated outside court, claiming the trial was “in coordination”

A second group of asylum seekers have reportedly been found just hours after the initial group of about 30 men were discovered in a remote part of WA by the Australian Border Force. It is prompting concerns more than one asylum boat landed in the area in recent days. The second group consisted of 12

Outraged shoppers have taken to social media to slam a Sydney supermarket after a customer spotted a vile detail on a Tim Tam packet. In a post on Reddit, a social media user shared an image of a Tim Tam packet on the shelf at Coles in Burwood that appeared to have been eaten by

Curtin University Dean of Global Futures Joe Siracusa believes if Julian Assange is extradited to the United States, they are going to “throw the book at him” because they are “holding him to a second standard”. Judges in London’s High Court are due to rule on Julian Assange’s appeal for extradition to the US next

Health authorities are warning people in South Australia to be weary of measles. An Adelaide toddler has contracted the highly infectious disease after returning from overseas. The one-year-old remains in a stable condition in hospital. SA Health has issued advice to anyone who isn’t fully immunised for the disease. They say anyone should seek help

There is renewed hope of a significant rate cut in 2024. The Commonwealth Bank expects the RBA will reduce the cash rate by 75 basis points. It will take rates down from 4.35 per cent to 3.6 per cent by the end of 2024. The bank also predicts cuts will continue in 2025, but some

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has revealed Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey admitted to drinking alcohol prior to appearing before a Parliamentary Committee on Tuesday night, where she slurred her words. However, she told Sky News, “I don’t think I was drunk” and claimed to have only had two glasses of red wine. “It

Nationals deputy leader Perin Davey has admitted to drinking alcohol prior to an appearance before a parliamentary committee last Tuesday night where she appeared to slur her words, but told Sky News “I don’t think I was drunk” and claimed to have only had two glasses of red wine at a Nationals staff function before

Entertainment Commentator Shane A. Bassett says Bob Marley has been “resurrected “in new film about the music legend’s life, thanks to Kingsley Ben – Adir’s acting performance. Reggae icon Bob Marley’s brief but amazing life is now on the big screen with ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ “I think that Bob Marley has been resurrected,” Mr

Political Science professor Louis Desipio says Joe Biden’s TikTok move could be his way of reaching out to younger voters. “President Biden has been weak among younger voters, people in their 20s,” Mr Desipio told Sky News Australia. “One effective way of reaching out to them is through TikTok. “It was worth an effort.” The

Energy operators have warned us for years about the precarious state of our electricity system. Last September, the Australian Energy Market Operator estimated the probability of a severe blackout in Victoria this summer at 13 per cent. Unlike other prophecies of looming catastrophe, this one was spot on. On Wednesday, 530,000 Victorian homes and businesses

Police in Central Victoria are currently conducting a thorough investigation into a tragic incident that occurred on Friday night, resulting in the loss of a motorcyclist’s life. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Indigo Valley on Friday. It’s believed a motorcyclist lost control while navigating a bend on Wodonga-Beechworth Road at

Prince Harry is set to speak on his father, King Charles’ health in a TV interview in the United States. Prince Harry was interviewed for the first time since his father’s cancer diagnosis. The interview is set to air on Good Morning America on Friday. Sky News contributor Martin Townsend says the Royal Family will

Nationals MP Keith Pitt has ridiculed the Albanese government’s plans to transfer from coal to renewable as a “magic” policy “according to Chris Bowen”. “It will just fall out of the sky, and everyone will be happy, and everything will still work,” Mr Pitt told Sky News Australia host Danica De Giorgio. “There’ll be wonderful

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has reacted to the “dreaded duo” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launching a brand new website as part of a rebrand. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have surprisingly launched a brand new website as part of a major overhaul of the California-based couple’s public image. The Duke and Duchess

Nationals MP Keith Pitt has slammed Anthony Albanese as “completely wrong” after the Prime Minister claimed no Coalition MPs were coming forward to host nuclear energy plants in their electorates. “Barnaby Joyce has said he’d be happy to have one in his electorate,” he told Sky News Australia host Danica De Giorgio. “Colin Boyce said

Sky News contributor Martin Townsend says at the moment, it’s the “crunch point” for whistleblower and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Mr Assange will find out in a matter of days whether his final appeal against US extradition is successful. Politicians in Australia have called for Mr Assange to be released, passing a motion calling on

Sky News contributor Martin Townsend says the United Kingdom falling into a recession is “disastrous” for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK has slipped into recession, which could affect Mr Sunak in the next general election. “It’s disastrous, frankly, and coming on top of the fact that he lost two by-elections last night as well,”

Sky News host James Morrow has encouraged former president Donald Trump to get out of the way of President Joe Biden’s “slow motion collapse” and be ready to “pick up the pieces” as the natural alternative. It follows the President’s bizarre press conference where he refuted claims he had a poor memory. Mr Morrow said

Vladimir Putin has revealed his preference for the 2024 US Presidential election in a shock admission to a journalist. The 71-year-old spoke with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin where he was asked “who would be better” for Russia as president of the United States – Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Despite sharing a frosty relationship, Putin

The asylum seekers arriving in WA have “proven it is pretty easy” to get through Australia’s sovereign defences under Labor governments, says Liberal Party Defence and National Security Policy’s Lincoln Parker. “What does this say about Australia’s readiness – what does it say about Australia’s ability to even notice an asylum seeker boat come on

Retired NSW Police sergeant Glenn Gorick has praised Taylor Swift for “leading from the front” in promoting female empowerment. The 14-time Grammy winner will perform the first show of the Australian leg of her Eras tour on Friday in Melbourne. She will perform in front of a personal record-setting crowd of 85,000 fans on Friday,