Joyce criticised after suggesting two bushfire victims most likely voted Greens Sky News Australia 2024-10-14 | Joyce criticised after suggesting two bushfire victims most likely voted Greens
Senate inquiry into Qantas tables first report calling for immediate review of Qatar decision Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | The Senate committee into air services has just tabled its first report.Among the recommendations, the report calls for an immediate review into the decision to block Qatar Airways from having more flights enter Australia.It also calls for an immediate reinstatement of the ACCC’s monitoring of domestic airlines.An extension of the committee has been requested until it hears from former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Transport Minister Catherine King.Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie is leading the Inquiry into the dealings of Qantas and sat down with Sky News Australia to discuss the committee’s first report.
Sheer barbarity: Hamas attack on Israel is beyond belief Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | The “sheer barbarity” of Hamas' attack on Israel is “beyond belief”, says Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council Executive Director Dr Colin Rubenstein. “The shameless brutality against children and women and disabled elderly ladies, deliberately butchering them, humiliating them … and celebrating that," he told Sky News Australia. “That is a shock, I think, to all Australians, it's particularly painful and shocking to the Jewish world and to the Australian Jewish community in general."Dr Rubenstein described the extreme actions as a “tipping point”. “I’m sure to most Australians this is totally unacceptable, depraved butchery – war crimes in the extreme, deliberately attacking and killing civilians.”
The Voice Yes campaign asking voters to ‘trust that all will be well’ Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | If Anthony Albanese released “some design of the Voice” then the Yes campaign would be faring a lot better than it currently is, says 'Yes' campaigner Father Frank Brennan.Father Brennan joined Sky News Australia to discuss where it all went wrong for the Yes campaign and explains what they could have done differently.“If we go back to Garma in July 2022, I think if the prime minister made some deliberate efforts in bipartisanship at that stage, things could’ve gone better,” he said.“Looking forward if he moved to have a parliamentary process, to have everyone at the table and if he had done that before April 4 this year, I think that could have been better.“I think all of those things have led to a problematic situation in which we are now – where really what we’re asking of voters is that they trust that all will be well.”
Yes campaign needed some momentum this week to get even a respectable result Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says this was a week in which the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament "needed some momentum" to get "even a respectable result" but that's now been impacted amid the unfolding conflict in Israel. His comments come after Palestinian militant organisation Hamas launched an attack on the state of Israel leading to a declaration of war from the state. “This sort of situation generally helps incumbents and crowds out talk of change,” he said.“Think the 2001 John Howard victory after September 11 and the Afghanistan War broke out and the 2003 NSW election with Bob Carr flogging John Brogden against the backdrop of an Iraq war.” Recent polling has shown a further decline in support for the Voice to Parliament with the ‘Yes’ vote at 34 per cent.
El Nino set to bring a drier phase to parts of Australia Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | National Farmers' Federation Vice President David Jochinke says switching from the La Nina wet period to El Nino means we’re going to see a “drier phase”, particularly on Australia’s east coast. “A lot of our soils are able to capture and store moisture for a period of time and at the moment even in our circumstance on our farm we’re drawing down on that moisture as we speak,” Mr Jochinke told Sky News Australia.“So what we’re fearing is that if the continuation of the current patterns occurs we’re going to see a very long and dry summer, which means that to finish the crops that aren’t quite ready, harvest-ready yet, will be a tougher finish."He said the nation will also be more susceptible to fire.“There’s definitely areas that are going to experience a drought harvest this year.”
Dutton criticises Penny Wongs call for Israel to show restraint Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has criticised Foreign Minister Penny Wong's calls for Israel to act with "restraint" following attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas. Penny Wong was among diplomats and world leaders condemning the attacks over the weekend but her comments regarding Israeli restraint have received some criticism. "I think it is always the right thing for Australia to urge restraint and the protection of civilian lives," Ms Wong had said.On Monday morning, Mr Dutton commented on the issue and Ms Wong's remarks."When people talk about Israel having to show restraint – it's completely and utterly the wrong time for that sort of language," Mr Dutton said. "It's a time to stand with the people of Israel to make sure that these women and children, in particular, are recovered from what is a very dire situation."
Sickening to see: Celebrations of Hamas attack on Israel condemned Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the celebrations taking place in Western Sydney of Hamas’ attack on Israel were “sickening.” Mr Clennell’s comments come after hundreds gathered in Lakemba to support a pro-Palestine rally and a ute was seen driving in Greenacre shooting fireworks. “Given the attacks on innocent women and children in Israel it was sickening to see this kind of celebration in Greenacre,” Mr Clennell said.Mr Clennell also condemned the words of Australian Sheik Ibrahim Dadoun who praised the attack to a crowd of hundreds. Foreign Minister Penny Wong was asked about the comments in which she condemned the actions of those celebrating the deaths.
EXCLUSIVE: New polling shows No vote leading in 129 of 151 seats Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Sky News has revealed seat-by-seat polling and modelling which shows the Yes campaign in the Voice referendum is set to win in just 22 of the 151 House of Representative seats.Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says this includes big Yes margins in the inner-city Sydney seats held by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.“This poll shows that only in the inner-city of every capital city will we be seeing Yes in the majority,” he said. He said the polling comes from a UK firm called Focal Data which has used a technique which was similar to that used by The Australian newspaper during the 2022 election campaign, which came very close to the seat-by-seat result at the election. “The modelling shows victory for Yes will not occur in any Liberal seats although Yes will come close in two Liberal seats – the marginal seat of Sturt in South Australia where more than 52 per set are set to vote No. “And Bradfield, the marginal seat held by Liberal frontbencher Paul Fletcher, where No leads 53-47.”
Prince William encourages young kids to dream big in order to repair the planet Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Prince William is continuing his environmental work through contributing to a new book which encourages children to look after the Earth.The future King has written the foreword for the book, 'The Earthshot Prize: A Handbook for Dreams and Thinkers' which provides practical ideas young people can do to make a positive change to the planet.The Earthshot Prize was developed by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough in 2020.The winners are provided $AUD1.9 million in order to enhance their initiatives and continue their work in developing solutions to the growing global crisis.The third Earthshot Prize Awards is set to take place in Singapore next month.
The full and mighty fury of Israeli Defense Force set to be unleashed Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Sky News contributor Michael Ware says the “full and mighty fury” of the Israeli Defense Force will be unleashed when the “right moment” presents. “Because right now, that moment hasn’t come upon us,” Mr Ware told Sky News Australia. Mr Ware discussed the latest unfolding in Israel and the violence being seen. He said the hostages taken by Hamas “gives them a shield” and a “buffer”. “That complicates any sense of a ground invasion or a ground incursion beyond belief. “Because should the Israeli military, which right now is massing on the border of Gaza, head into the Gaza Strip, then, among the first people who will be killed will be those hostages.“So, the Israeli military right now really does have one, if not two hands, held behind its back.”
Indigenous leaders gather in Sydney in support of the Voice Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Dozens of indigenous leaders have gathered in Sydney in support of the Voice to Parliament.As both sides ramp up their efforts in the final week of the campaign, the latest Newspoll shows support for the proposal has slipped.The poll reveals 34 per cent of people support the Voice, while the No vote rose to 58 per cent.The Yes campaign has been dismissive of polls as they remain hopeful. “We're not interested in the published polls – Australians are voting right now, and we’re out in force,” Yes23 Campaign Director Dean Parkin said.
‘No place for celebrating’ deaths of civilians in Israel: Patrick Gorman Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman says there is “no place for celebrating” the deaths of civilians in Israel. Mr Gorman’s comments come after pro-Palestine rallies were held in Western Sydney celebrating Hamas' attacks on Israel.Mr Gorman says what’s been seen in the attacks on Israel is “abhorrent”.“It is deeply concerning what we are seeing in terms of these awful attacks from Hamas,” Mr Gorman told Sky News Australia.“It’s really, really concerning.“I don’t think there’s any space to celebrate the deaths of civilians.”
Hamas attack the bloodiest and most gruesome in Israels history: IDF spokesperson Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Israel Defense Forces International Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus has described Hamas attack on Israel as the “bloodiest, the biggest, and most gruesome” in Israel’s history. Hundreds of Israelis have been killed following the attacks from Hamas militants. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was at war following Hamas’ surprise attack over the weekend. “It is an attack that is unprecedented in its brutality,” Lieutenant Colonel Conricus told Sky News Australia. “Unfortunately, sadly, we have not yet established full control of all of the communities around the Gaza Strip.”
Analysis: Newspoll survey showing further decline in support for the Voice Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | A recent Newspoll survey has shown a further decline in support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Support for the Voice to Parliament has dropped two per cent, continuing the downward trend, dropping support to 34 per cent.Voting intention by political support has shown the Labor government is split, with 48 per cent voting Yes.With young voters aged 18-34, the No vote is at 49 per cent, and the Yes is at 46 per cent. In metropolitan areas, polling shows a 35-55 per cent split in favour of No, with regional areas having a 31-64 per cent split in favour of No.
Australian actor Hugh Sheridan reveals frightening escape from Israel Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Australian Actor Hugh Sheridan has revealed he was on a holiday in Israel when Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas launched a surprise attack on Saturday. The 38-year-old opened up about his ordeal in an Instagram post, saying "it's unbelievable how quickly and brutal the attack has been".Mr Sheridan managed to board a flight to Athens and flee Israel with his friends.The 'Packed To The Rafters' star was visiting the country for the annual celebration of the Jewish public holiday Simchat Torah. "It was a big Jewish holiday yesterday, one week after new year," Mr Sheridan said."We were at a bbq yesterday with young people who at this very minute are on their way to Gaza to fight."Israel continues to fight off Hamas militants after their massive assault, with the United Nations holding crisis talks to try and defuse the conflict.
Hamas horrific attack on Israel was unprovoked and aimed at creating fear Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Hamas’ “horrific attack” on Israel was “unprovoked”. This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was at war following a surprise attack from Hamas. “This is a horrific attack – it's unprovoked, it is certainly the targeting of people as a definition of a terror,” Mr Albanese told Sky News Australia. “That is what it’s aimed, clearly, at creating fear in the community of Israel by having such an unprovoked and quite drastic action widespread. “I mean, a thousand people travelling into southern Israel is quite a concerted effort by Hamas to create fear and to target in an indiscriminate way.”
Prime Minister responds to latest Newspoll revealing a slump in support for the Voice Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to the latest polling on the Voice, which revealed support for the Voice slumped further. The Voice to Parliament referendum will be held this Saturday, October 14. The latest Newspoll shows 34 per cent of people support the Voice, while the No vote rose to 58 per cent. “We know that one in four haven’t made up their mind, haven’t been certain about what way they’re going to go,” Mr Albanese told Sky News Australia. The Prime Minister reassured Australians that there was “nothing to fear” when it comes to the Voice as it’s just an opportunity to listen to First Nations people on matters that affect them in order to get better results.
Celebrations of Hamas attack condemned by Jewish leaders Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Celebrations have taken place in Western Sydney in support of Hamas’ attacks against Israel. An unauthorized gathering of around 700 people took place near Lakemba, where Australian Sheik Ibrahim Dadoun spoke to the crowd, saying he was “happy” and “enlightened”. A dual cab ute was seen driving through the streets of Greenacre, shooting fireworks through its window. Leaders of the Jewish community in Australia condemned the celebrations. Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin says the celebrations were “quite sickening”. “They see this as a cause to rejoice – it’s truly devastating,” he said.
Sky News Exclusive: Just 22 seats set to vote Yes in the Voice referendum Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Sky News has obtained seat-by-seat modelling, which shows the Yes campaign for the Voice is set to win in just 22 of 151 House of Representatives seats. The modelling shows big wins for the Yes vote in the inner-city Sydney seats held by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek but hardly anywhere else. Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the modelling predicts victory for the Yes vote will not occur in Liberal seats, but it will come close in two. Mr Clennell analysed the seat-by-seat modelling and listed the seats that will be voting Yes in the Voice referendum and those that will be voting No. “The closer you are to CBDs … there seems to be more people voting Yes – elsewhere in the country, it’s No,” he said. “Essentially, this is a large-scale nationwide poll which went 61-39 the way of the No case.”
Palestinians hold rally to express support for Israel attack Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Palestinians have held a rally in Sydney to express their support for the attacks launched in Israel.Hundreds gathered at Lakemba Station on Sunday night as a series of speakers preached praises for the attacks on Israel. Police say the crowds were well-behaved and complied with directions. Officers confirmed fireworks were shot from a vehicle nearby. Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin joined Sky News Australia to discuss the Palestinian reaction to the conflict. Rallies have been held across the world for both Israel and Palestine.
Anti-semitism is present and just wrong: Anthony Albanese Sky News Australia 2023-10-09 | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Anti-semitism is still present and wrong. “I know that racism’s always wrong, no matter who’s targeted,” Mr Albanese told Sky News Australia. “My government will do what we can to combat it but also provide support for vulnerable communities.” This comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was at war following a surprise attack from Hamas. Hundreds of Israelis have now reportedly been killed in the conflict by the attacks from Hamas militants.
NSW students facing statewide ban of mobile phone use in classroom Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | New South Wales students will no longer be able to use their phones in the classroom.A statewide ban on devices at public high schools comes into effect on Monday as term four begins.The move, which was an election promise from the Labor Minns government, follows years of concerns that phones could be impacting students' learning and wellbeing.Principals can decide on the mobile phone management option that best suits their school.Digital Wellbeing Expert Dr Joanne Orlando joined Sky News Australia to discuss the phone ban.
‘Heinous terrorist attack’: Australia needs to ‘provide support for Israel’ Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Shadow Immigration Minister Dan Tehan says Australia needs to be “providing support for Israel” after the “heinous terrorist attack” from Hamas against the state. Mr Tehan said Australia needs to provide support for Israel to “make sure that Hamas understands that this type of unprovoked attack will do nothing to lead to an enduring peace”. “This was an unprovoked attack by a listed terrorist organization,” he told Sky News Australia. “What we need to be doing is providing them with the support that they need to be able to defend their sovereignty.“It is the type of political support – the moral support that they need so that Hamas understands that this type of terrorist attack will not lead to an outcome which is going to deliver anything to them.”
Situation in Israel ‘increasingly severe’ Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Israeli Embassy Canberra Head of Public Diplomacy Ilana Lenk says the situation in Israel is “increasingly severe”.“This unprecedented attack by the Hamas coming into Israel, attacking our citizens, kidnapping, killing, walking door to door in southern cities and trying to scare out and burn houses in order to take civilians,” Ms Lenk told Sky News Australia.She said at least “700 people in Israel” have reportedly been announced dead.At least 2,000 have been injured in the attacks. Ms Lenk said the Australian government has been “very supportive” of Israel’s right to defend itself.
‘This is a war’: Behind Hamas attack on Israel is ‘Iranian regime’ Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Former Israeli Ambassador to Australia Mark Sofer says what lies behind the “carnage” of the Hamas attack on Israel is the “Iranian regime”.Mr Sofer said they have “just one thing on their mind,” which is “death, destruction, slaughter, massacre and hatred”.The Former Israeli Ambassador to Australia said Israel is “at war”.“This isn’t a skirmish, this isn't another tit for tat, another operation – this is a war,” he told Sky News Australia.“You enter a war to win it.”
A traumatic time for Israel and the world as conflict intensifies: Albanese Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s a “very traumatic time” not just for Israel but for the world. More than 700 Israelis have now reportedly been killed by the attacks from Hamas militants. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel was at war, facing the greatest outburst of violence in half a century following an unprecedented attack from Hamas militants. Mr Albanese provided a contact number for citizens who may be either looking for information on Australians present in Israel or seeking to provide some if they have concerns. “We saw more than a thousand Hamas fighters going into southern Israel and have indiscriminate killing, including of civilians,” Mr Albanese told Sky News Australia. “This is a very dangerous period in a volatile part of the world.”
Energy stocks to be in focus amid Israel-Hamas conflict Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says energy stocks will be in focus today following the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began over the weekend. “Markets make immediate calculations when they see a conflict of this nature,” he told Sky News Australia. “It’s a business day in Israel on Sunday, so the stock market had the opportunity to respond to what has happened.” The Israeli stock market fell more than six per cent. “So, the main question for the markets going forward will be energy security to a great extent and how oil prices behave in the immediate aftermath of these attacks,” Mr Piotrowski said. Presented by CommSec.
Newspoll: Support for the Voice weakens Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has slumped further just days out from the referendum. The latest Newspoll shows 34 per cent of people support the Voice, down two per cent in the past fortnight. The No vote has risen to 58 per cent, while eight per cent remain undecided. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains optimistic that those still undecided could help sway the vote on Saturday. However, he has vowed to not legislate the Voice if the referendum fails.
Government alters travel advice to do not travel to Gaza amid Israel-Hamas conflict Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Albanese government has altered travel advice to ‘do not travel to Gaza’ amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.The government urged Australians in Israel to contact their loved ones to assure them of their safety. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, during a media conference on Monday, reiterated Australia’s call for all hostages to be released by Hamas. Ms Wong spoke to the Israeli Foreign Minister to express Australia’s support and solidarity for Israel. “The targeting of civilians and the taking of hostages are particularly distressing and egregious acts by Hamas – these are abhorrent acts,” Ms Wong said.
Volodymyr Zelensky says Israel has full support of Ukraine Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | World leaders have come together to condemn the attack on Israel by Hamas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine was especially sympathetic to what has happened in the state, and Israel has the full support of his country. “When such a terrorist attack occurs, everyone who values life must stand in solidarity,” Mr Zelensky said. “Our position is absolutely clear - anywhere in the world, anyone who brings terror and death must be held accountable.”Russia’s foreign ministry spokesperson has also said Moscow expresses its most serious concern at the sharp aggravation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has called for an immediate ceasefire.
PM declares Israel has the right to defend itself after condemning Hamas attack Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Prime Minister has condemned the Hamas attack, declaring Israel has the right to defend itself. So far, there’s been no confirmation any Australian has been killed or injured in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The Israeli Ambassador to Australia has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for reaching out to him personally in a show of support for Israel. The Palestinian Authority’s representative in Canberra has called on the Albanese government to help broker peace in the region. Tonight, Australians will see the sails of the Sydney Opera House lit up in blue and white in a show of solidarity for Israel.
United States giving full support to Israel Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | US President Joe Biden has said he is in constant communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.He has confirmed the United States is going to continue giving full support to Israel to defend itself, with the Pentagon confirming they will be assisting Israel to restock their munitions.A statement has come from the Pentagon where they have said they are going to be sending aircraft carriers to the region along with guided missile technology.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says America “wants to make sure” Israel has what it needs. The US has also been trying to shore up support around the world.
US to send military assistance to Israel amid conflict Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The United States will move a carrier strike group closer to Israel and has placed more military assets in the Middle East. President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that additional assistance is on the way in the coming days. The US will send some military ships to the region, including an aircraft carrier. The US Defence Department says the motive behind the deployment is to strengthen their posture in the region to bolster regional deterrence efforts. This comes after Mr Netanyahu declared Israel was at war, facing the greatest outburst of violence in half a century following an unprecedented attack from Hamas militants.
More than 700 Israelis killed by attacks from Hamas militants Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | More than 700 Israelis have now reportedly been killed by the attacks from Hamas militants.Retaliation attacks against Gaza continue as dozens of warplanes carry out air strikes inside the Palestinian enclave. Palestine’s Health Ministry says at least 413 people there have been killed. Buildings and vehicles in Tel Aviv have sustained heavy damage as a result of Hamas’ rocket barrages. A growing number of flights in and out of the city have been cancelled or diverted as a result.
‘Peace is a futile desire’: Future of Israel and Palestine uncertain after ‘atrocious’ attack Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Hamas attack on Israel has left the future of both uncertain and it now seems as though “peace is a futile desire”, says Sky News contributor Prue MacSween.“As long as they have Hamas as a neighbour and the hate that has been inbred in the generations of Palestinians towards Israel, I just don’t see a resolution,” she told Sky News host Cory Bernardi.“Israel has to really understand that it’s going to take a lot more than extending your hand of acceptance … I just don’t see that that can happen for a long time.“You just have to look at the vision to see that this is an atrocious act of terror."Ms MacSween sat down with Sky News Australia to discuss the tragic incident unfolding in Israel and whether the support of the Australian government is enough.
‘One and a half million Australians can’t pay their power bill’: Paul Murray Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Sky News host Paul Murray says 1.5 million people are struggling to pay their power bills as power prices are expected to rise another 20 per cent in the next six months.“The acceleration in power prices are yet again expected to go up by another 20 per cent in the next six months,” Mr Murray said.“One and a half million people can’t pay their power bills.“Meantime electricity bills have gone up between nine and 20 per cent over the past 12 months according to the energy regulator.“The Labor government would lower the cost of living except of course as we know when it comes to the decision on petrol, they will not reduce it; when it comes to their promise on electricity, they will not reduce it.”
Fergie to lend money to Prince Andrew to maintain Royal Lodge Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | There are reports Sarah Ferguson will lend money to Prince Andrew as King Charles III says he may stay at the Royal Lodge if he can afford the bills, says The Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers.Prince Andrew currently lives on the royal estate in a 30-room mansion. “He can ill afford to keep a roof over his head there,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo.“The King has said you can stay there if you can afford the bills – about 3 million dollars are needed of renovations at the property.“Who knows whether he will be able to afford that; apparently Fergie is going to lend him some of the money from her book deals.”
Prince William and Kate to ‘spread their wings’ in 2024 Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers says 2024 is set to be a “big year” for the Royal Family, particularly Prince William and Princess Kate.His remarks come after King Charles III encouraged the couple to become more involved and take on a greater role as working royals.Mr Myers said the few working royals left have an increased workload in a “slimmed down” monarchy.“I think that William and Kate will have an awful lot more to do,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo. “Maybe they will try and find their groove.”Mr Myers said the couple appear to be “spreading their wings” with the couple being seen on more engagements recently.
Princess Charlotte could receive rare ‘Princess Royal’ title Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers discusses the fascinatingly rare ‘Princess Royal’ title and who is tipped to receive it next.Mr Myers said only eight women have been bestowed with the title since 1642.“Of course, Princess Anne has held it since 1987,” he told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo.“I think that if Princess Charlotte is going to have a front and centre role in the Royal Family – I think she’s going to have a real sense of role within the Royal Family.“It will be an important step in her royal life, I think.”
Meghan Markle still raking in eye-watering Suits salary Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | The Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers says Meghan Markle is still earning a “pretty penny” from the hit show Suits after reports she earned $650,000 per series.His remarks come amid a recent resurgence in popularity for the TV series. “Netflix bought the rights – it’s become one of their best-watched shows of the modern era,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo.“Because of royalties still raking in, she is earning a pretty penny.“This is something that maybe she will revisit – if she ever wants to get back to the acting well, we know that she was earning an absolute fortune doing so.”
Prince William and Kate’s unusual date night revealed Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Prince William and Princess Kate decided to forgo a typical date night with the pair choosing to go to an auction house. The Daily Mirror’s royal editor Russell Myers said the auction house Dreweatts was auctioning some of the belongings of Robert Kime, who was King Charles’ decorator. “He has amassed an absolute treasure trove of belongings,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo.“About $3 million was auctioned off and William and Kate were seen sort of picking through some of the nice lots there.“Maybe they want to decorate their house – maybe they’re thinking of moving again in this sort of merry-go-round of royal households.”
Anthony Albanese has made it ‘very clear’ he will respect the Australian public if Voice fails Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Former Labor cabinet minister Stephen Conroy says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made it “very clear” that he will respect the Australian public if the Voice referendum doesn’t get up.“They appear at this stage on all the polling; there’s going to be a resounding defeat,” Mr Conroy told Sky News host Paul Murray.“I remain optimistic that a little bit of momentum we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks can see it creep forward.“I think the best case situation at the moment is New South Wales and Victoria but I fear the way the campaign has gone over the last couple of months, possibly it may even only be Victoria.“I can’t see there being a 50 per cent vote unfortunately at the moment so the Prime Minister has made very clear he’ll respect that."
No campaign still ‘far behind’ in volunteers at voting booths Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Leading ‘No’ campaigner Warren Mundine says the No campaign is still “very far behind” the Yes campaign when it comes to volunteers at polling booths.“We’ve actually been surprised; we still need people in some areas to come on for referendum day,” Mr Mundine told Sky News host Paul Murray.“We had our campaign community meeting today and our volunteer list is starting to go up.“We are still very far behind the Yes campaign on the volunteers and it’s going to be very important for that to happen."Mr Mundine discussed the importance of having ‘No’ campaign volunteers at voting booths in trying to persuade undecided voters.
Iran ‘have their fingerprints all over’ Hamas attacks in Israel Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Iran appears to “have their fingerprints all over” the horrific Hamas attacks in Israel, says former Labor cabinet minister Stephen Conroy.His remarks come after Hamas launched thousands of rockets and took numerous hostages in Israel on Saturday.“This is pretty much an unprovoked attack – clearly it’s orchestrated,” Mr Conroy told Sky News host Paul Murray.He said he is “genuinely surprised” as Israeli intelligence is one of the best services in the world.“This is a real shock to the system.”
Netanyahu must ‘make sure’ he maintains international support Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make sure he maintains international support, says former Labor cabinet minister Stephen Conroy.Mr Conroy’s remarks come after the horror attacks by Hamas throughout Israel.“There’s been plenty of tensions around him and his government and the way they’ve treated the settlements on the West Bank," he told Sky News host Paul Murray.“I think they will want to absolutely secure their border immediately and fast.“I think we will see lethal force to ensure that those sorts of incursions aren’t possible.”
‘I hope for peace’: Israeli people unite amid horror Hamas attacks Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Israeli people are uniting after the horror Hamas attacks with everybody knowing someone who was killed, says former military major Sarit Zehavi.Her remarks come after Hamas launched thousands of rockets throughout Israel and took numerous hostages on Saturday.“As a mother first and foremost, I hope for peace,” Ms Zehavi told Sky News host Cory Bernardi.“With the strategic level, I hope that our leadership on the one hand, and international community on the other hand, and if I have a third hand I would talk about the Arabs – all of these together will join forces to fight for the Israelis.“It’s time for us to unite."
Anthony Albanese slammed over ‘lack of response’ to Hamas attack on Israel Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Former MP Nicolle Flint says she was quite surprised by the Federal Labor’s “lack of response” to the Hamas attack on Israel.Ms Flint said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a few comments on the ABC and put out a Tweet condemning the attack but then “went about his day as though nothing was going on”."There is such a significant Jewish community in Australia,” Ms Flint told Sky News host Cory Bernardi."There’s a huge amount of sympathy and deep concern for people over there and civilians who have been targeted and the prime minister is wandering around just going about his day.“It looks like according to his Twitter (X) feed he’s done three or four Yes for the Voice events including wandering around a flower show.”
Hamas soldiers ‘kidnapped and killed’ German tourist in Israel Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Sky News host Cory Bernardi says Hamas soldiers “kidnapped, killed and desecrated” a German tourist while thousands cheered them on.“These are the same cheering masses who name their sports stadiums and schools after terrorists who kill Israeli citizens,” Mr Bernardi said.“They are the same mob who receive billions of dollars in funding from idiotic Western nations that fuel conflict and terrorism.“Clearly those funds have played a role in the rockets and weapons now assailing the Israeli people."Mr Bernardi said this act of violence should be a “wake up call’ to the rest of the world.
‘Shocked’: Israel ‘needs to investigate’ why intelligence failed to stop Hamas attack Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Israeli News Anchor Lital Shemesh says the Israeli people are shocked as to how the Hamas attack could have happened in their cities and towns.“Israel would need to investigate what has happened here and why its intelligence wasn’t aware,” Ms Shemesh told Sky News host Amanda Stoker.“We need to focus on getting the entire world to stand next to Israel in the fight against those terrorists.“It’s not just we’re fighting Hamas, a terror organisation controlling the Gaza Strip because at the end of the day, Hamas is a proxy of Iran.“I think in moments like this the entire world should point a blaming finger towards Iran.”
‘Pathetic’: Penny Wong’s ‘half-hearted’ response to Israel criticised Sky News Australia 2023-10-08 | Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is receiving backlash over her response to the Hamas attack on Israel.Sky News contributor Prue Macsween has slammed the minister’s remarks as “half-hearted”.“I thought that half-hearted, lukewarm response from Penny Wong was pathetic,” she told Sky News host Cory Bernardi.Ms Macsween summed up the Hamas attack in one word – “horror”.“Israel’s 9/11 … I feel so sad for these innocent women and children, the people of Israel who just seem to not get a break.”
