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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson warns youth crime in Queensland is “out of control” and the state government has no idea how to handle it. It follows the horrific death of Queensland grandmother Vyleen White, 70, who was stabbed in the underground car park of Ipswich’s Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Centre. On Sunday evening

Herald Sun Business Commentator Terry McCrann says it is “absolutely clear cut” that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave rates unchanged. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock will be holding a press conference on Tuesday after announcing its decision on rates. “I personally think that it should cut by 25 basis points,” he told Sky

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says migrant “chaos” has erupted under the United States President Joe Biden’s administration. “It is no surprise that border chaos has erupted under the Biden administration,” Ms De Giorgio said. “Take New York, where luxury hotels are being converted into mass-scale migrant shelters. “Officials are launching a $53 million

The Australian’s National Editor Dennis Shanahan says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was “afraid” of spending too much money and conflated the tax cuts with addressing inflation and broken a promise. “It certainly has been a momentous start, Anthony Albanese started his political year about the middle of December,” Mr Shanahan told Sky News host Peta

Sky News host Peta Credlin says Anthony Albanese has “fallen flat” in recent News Poll results over his tax cuts revelations. “Anthony Albanese’s plan to trade his credibility in the hope he might woo voters with Labor’s revised tax cuts, well that’s fallen flat,” Ms Credlin said. The Newspoll revealed 62 per cent of Australians

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s broken promise on stage three tax cuts is the “most egregious breach of trust I’ve seen”, says Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. “It’s clear from what we’ve heard today that Labor’s been working on this for many months and Treasury, in fact potentially for many, many months on how they would break

The late Queen thought that Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was “too white” for a divorcee, a new book claims. Royal commentator Angela Mollard sat down with Sky News host Caroline Di Russo to discuss the new revelations revealed about the Royal Family in the book ‘My Mother And I’ written by Ingrid Sewid. The book

Liberal Senator Gerard Rennick says the Coalition Opposition will “always welcome tax cuts for working Australians”. “The fact is, under the Albanese Labor government, the cost of living for households has increased by $8,000,” Mr Rennick told Sky News Australia. “Anthony Albanese still needs to come out and explain how he’s going to lower the

Thousands of Hong Kong football fans have been left disappointed after superstar Lionel Messi did not play in a pre-season game. Fans attended the game to see Messi play with his team Inter Miami in a pre-season friendly against Hong Kong. It’s the team’s first international tour. When Messi continued to remain on the bench,

The ASX 200 ended the day down on Monday by 0.95 per cent. Sky News Business Reporter Edward Boyd said the market dropped “pretty sharply” this morning. “Pushed lower by mining stocks, utilities and energy companies,” he said. “Rising bond yields and falling commodity prices, they’re the main reason for the market fall. “After the

Sky News Australia’s Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the latest Newspoll is “good news” for Anthony Albanese after results show Australians are backing the Prime Minister on his decision to scrap the stage three tax cuts. The Newspoll revealed 62 per cent of Australians support the Albanese government’s changes to the stage three tax cuts,

There is concern from Buckingham Palace that when the Sussexes’ money starts to dry up, they’re going to “go back to their shenanigans and their antics”, says writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue. Ms Krakue said the Palace estimates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are spending at least $20 million a year just to exist. “You

Liberal Senator Dave Sharma says he is a “little sceptical” about the Albanese government’s fuel efficiency standards. The federal government revealed it will set minimum standards for manufacturers on fuel consumption and carbon emissions in vehicles they sell in Australia. There are concerns the target of a 60 per cent emissions reduction in vehicles by

Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash floods could hit large swathes of Australia’s most populous state this week as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues its rampage across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for the Upper Western region of NSW on Monday as the weather system shifts from Queensland to NSW. “Ex-tropical

Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan unleashed a stunning rebuke on the broader A-league and a perceived bias against the Wanderers that he believes is spilling over onto the pitch before storming out of a post-match press conference on Sunday night. The former Wellington Phoenix and Western United boss claimed there was a “stigma” attached to

Police have released CCT footage of four persons of interests in the brutal stabbing of a 70-year-old grandmother at an Ipswich shopping centre. The woman, who has since been identified as Vyleen White, was stabbed to death in the underground carpark of Town Square Redbank Plains Shopping Centre at about 6pm on Saturday. The horrific

King Charles has made his first public appearance since undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate. The British monarch was seen smiling and waving, accompanied by Queen Camilla. They attended a Sunday church service in Sandringham. The King was discharged from The London Clinic last week after spending three nights in hospital. He may take up

A woman has been killed after a boat she was in crashed into a riverbank. The woman, aged in her 30s, was in the boat on the Hawkesbury River, northwest of Sydney, when it crashed on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to a boat ramp on Pitt Town Ferry Rd at Wilberforce just after

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says the “intrigue has worn off” the Sussexes Harry and Meghan as their Netflix deal is set to continue into 2024. “So, we know that the Netflix chief content officer has confirmed that their hundred-million-dollar Netflix deal with the Sussexes are going to continue into 2024,” Ms Krakue told Sky

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Queen Camilla has “come out on top” after needing to re-brand after King Charles’ divorce from Princess Diana. “It has been very interesting observing Queen Camilla’s rise,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. “This was probably one of the most hated women in Britain. “When they

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Prince William and Harry’s “feud” began before Meghan entered the picture as they fought over animal welfare and conservation through multiple charities. “Apparently the feud between William and Harry started before even Meghan entered the picture,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. “There were differences between

A social media account for former federal MP Craig Kelly has shared an X-rated clip. The X account, formerly known as Twitter, appears to belong to the former member for Hughes. A video from a pornography-based account was reposted on Sunday night. NCA NewsWire has chosen not to share images of the video, which was

A new report has found kids aged 12 to 17 who’ve reported drinking is down to 56 per cent. Sky News host Caleb Bond says the data is from a report by the Cancer Council on underage drinking. “But the number of high school students considered current drinkers has fallen quite significantly,” Mr Bond said.

Regional Australians are expected to protest at parliament against the imposition of renewables on “prime agricultural” and largely private land, Sky News host Caleb Bond says. “This week you’re going to have regional Australians who are expected to head to parliament to protest the imposition of renewables on largely private tracts of land,” Mr Bond

Families and tradies could soon face price hikes and fewer choices for popular SUVs and utes, the automotive industry has warned, after new vehicle pollution caps were unveiled. On Sunday, the Albanese government released three potential options for a proposed fuel efficiency standard, slated to take effect next year, which would impose a fleet-wide cap

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Tony Damian says reforms to Australian corporate laws are “not too bad” but welcomes the government to “pick up the mantle”. “Our laws are generally not too bad on that front,” Mr Damian told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood. “There’s all this merger reform coming this year, I think that’s

The Albanese government is considering “changing the rules” over who can be considered a wholesale investor, according to Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood. “For years, small business, investment funds, and even ASX-listed companies have tapped ‘angel investors’ to help fund their ideas,” Mr Greenwood said. “To get around owner’s rules, when anybody sells investments

Herbert Smith Freehills Partner Tony Damian has predicted a “whole range” of mergers and acquisitions throughout the business industry in 2024. “We’ll see it across a whole range of sectors,” Mr Damian told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood. “Energy and resources – absolutely. Retail – absolutely. “Some of the other areas as well –

The US and UK have launched strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen following strikes by the United States in Syria and Iraq on Saturday. The operation targeted anti-ship cruise missiles, which the US military claimed posed an imminent threat to navy ships and merchant vessels. At least 36 targets were struck across 13 locations,

Sky News host James Morrow has criticised the decision for a “gang of illegal migrants” to be let go after they “bashed cops” in Times Square. Mr Morrow says New York City has become “increasingly indistinguishable” from Hell ever since Mayor Eric Adams “declared it a sanctuary city”. “The Big Apple – thought things couldn’t

Sky News host James Morrow says the way President Joe Biden has responded to the deadly drone attack in Jordan is “completely wrong”. The US government has begun retaliatory strikes in Syria and Iraq. “They waited almost a week before firing anything back in terms of retaliation,” Mr Morrow said. “They telegraphed their list of

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has praised Foreign Minister Penny Wong calling her “absolutely extraordinary”. Mr Burke’s comments come after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to sack Ms Wong on her stance that funding to UNRWA may eventually be restored. Israeli intelligence documents alleged some staff of UNRWA were involved

Greens Leader Adam Bandt has raised concerns with the “humanitarian catastrophe” unfolding in Gaza as he calls on Labor to reverse its support for Israel. Mr Bandt told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell “we have seen too much suffering” in the conflict. “Over 26,000 people have now been killed and many of them are

Temperatures across Australia are soaring as Melbourne is expected to experience its hottest day of the year. The mercury is forecast to reach 38 degrees in the city. Northern parts of regional Victoria could soar to 43 degrees. Severe heatwave warnings are in place across much of New South Wales, which are expected to last

The Prime Minister claims Peter Dutton’s near billion-dollar infrastructure pledge ahead of the Dunkley by-election has derailed. Anthony Albanese has spent a full day campaign in the crucial Melbourne seat ahead of a parliamentary sitting week set to be dominated by his tax cut changes. Mr Albanese took aim at Mr Dutton’s Frankston train line

It is more than a quarter of a century since the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales – killed in a high speed car crash in a Paris underpass – yet her life continues to cast a long shadow, and her aura extends across a generation not even born when she died. Diana’s ghost

The emphatic verdict of the Federal Court to throw out the spurious claims made by activists at the so-called Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is a massive win for the Northern Territory after the group attempted to prevent the Barossa gas project from becoming operational. Economic analysis by the Institute of Public Affairs shows the Barossa

Australia’s oldest person Catherina van der Linden has died at the age of 111. In an interview to celebrate her last birthday, Ms van der Linden credited her longevity to an active lifestyle and finding contentment. She shared her title of the oldest Australian with the title of oldest Dutch person. Ms van der Linden

Fans of the television series ‘The Crown’ can now take home a piece of the show. London’s auction house Bonhams is auctioning off props and costumes from the series. After six seasons of the show, there are plenty of items to choose from. One of the dresses up for auction is the show’s version of

Two tourists have run for their lives after a wildlife photo opportunity nearly turned fatal. The two men were lucky to escape a rampaging elephant in southern India. One stumbled and was almost trampled but managed to crawl off the road. Miraculously the elephant’s charging feet did not find their mark. It is understood the

The UN has described the southern city of Rafah in Gaza as a ‘pressure cooker of despair’. An escalation in hostilities in the Gazan city of Hahn Yunis is what’s driving the displacement. Israel has announced Rafah will be its next target. It is estimated more than 1.4 million Gazans are currently sheltering in the

Mould has been spreading in a major Brisbane hospital where patients are battling infections. A picture sent to The Courier Mail shows the mould growing on roof panels in the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The Australian Medical Association warns mould can exacerbate secondary infections. A Queensland health spokesperson says the mould is believed to

Property values increased by 0.4 per cent across Australia in January, meaning a continuation of higher housing and renting costs. This monthly increase in home values is the 12th in a row. Rents were up 0.8 per cent – the highest monthly rise in the national rental index since last April. Economists believe further price

Millions of dollars worth of cocaine stamped with the image of Al Pacino’s fictional drug kingpin Tony Montana has been found after what police allege is a major bust across Sydney’s inner west. According to NSW Police, 15kgs of cocaine, worth an estimated $22m on the streets, was allegedly seized at houses at Dulwich Hill

A man is dead after his boat capsized at Barwon Heads in Victoria on Sunday. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene just before 7am after reports a boat had overturned near the river mouth. Victorian Police said two men were in the boat before it was swamped by a wave. One of the men

The Socceroos have rallied around shattered defender Lewis Miller after his Asian Cup nightmare against South Korea. Leading 1-0 deep into stoppage-time after a first-half goal from Craig Goodwin, the Socceroos were beaten 2-1 by the Taeguk Warriors in Saturday morning’s quarter-final at Al Janoub Stadium. Substitute Miller afforded the Koreans a way back into

New research shows 42 per cent of Australians feel increasingly stressed by their grocery bills. Nearly four million households admit they are challenged by the rising price of their weekly shop. This is an increase of 26 per cent on two years ago. The federal government says it will use the ACCC to ensure customers

ASPI Senior Analyst Dr Malcolm Davis says it is “too early” to tell if the United States and Iran can avoid a “regional escalation” after the US launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed targets in Iraq and Syria. The US airstrikes were in response to the drone attack in Jordan, which killed three American soldiers. US

A Perth butcher has courted controversy with a cheeky social media post in which it said it was sourcing one of its products “straight from the petting farm”. Swansea Street Family Butcher, located in East Victoria, this week used Facebook to promote that it had a limited stock of baby goat. “Ever been at a

Australian pilots have shared concerns air safety measures have been “significantly eroded” after two Qantas planes nearly flew too close together as a result of miscommunication. Procedures were overhauled at Sydney Airport after the “close proximity event” between the two 737s at Sydney Airport on April 29, 2023. Australian Transport Safety Bureau were called into