Father of missing backpacker makes emotional appeal for help Sky News Australia 2024-10-20 | Father of missing backpacker makes emotional appeal for help
‘She’s not a smart person’: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump trade insults in Michigan Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have exchanged personal insults while campaigning in Michigan for the upcoming US election.The Democratic candidate mocked her Republican rival for avoiding debates and cancelling interviews.“His team at least are saying he’s suffering from exhaustion, and that’s apparently the excuse for why he’s not doing interviews and, of course, he’s not doing the CNN Town Hall,” Ms Harris said.Meanwhile, Mr Trump defended himself, claiming he was “exhilarated” rather than exhausted before going on to attack the Vice President’s intelligence.“We’re killing her in the polls because the American people don’t want her – she didn’t pass her bar exam, she’s not a smart person, she’s not a person that should represent our country,” Mr Trump said.
Sacred river in India covered in toxic foam Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | A sacred river in India has been covered with a thick layer of toxic foam.The foam could be seen making its way down the Yamuna River stream as it flowed through New Delhi.It is believed to be a mixture of sewage and industrial waste and contains high levels of ammonia and phosphates.
Donald Trump ‘always overperforms’ in polls Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Republican strategist John Jordan says former US president Donald Trump “always overperforms” in election polling.Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different.“If the polling error is even a third or a quarter of what it was last time, Trump is going to win the popular vote and the Electoral College in a landslide,” Mr Jordan told Sky News Australia.
‘I feel empty’: ‘Heartbroken’ Simon Cowell pays tribute to Liam Payne in lengthy statement Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Simon Cowell has given a lengthy statement in the wake of Liam Payne’s death and says he feels “heartbroken”.“You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens. Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty,” he said in a statement on Instagram.“And I want you to know how much love and respect I have for you. Every tear I have shed is a memory of you.”Mr Cowell described Mr Payne as “kind, funny, sweet, thoughtful, talented, humble, and focused”.The X Factor judge had mentored the British singer and his former One Direction bandmates on the show when they were discovered.Mr Payne died from a severe fall from a third-floor balcony in Buenos Aires this week, leaving many people in shock and mourning.
Racing Dreams breaks down the tips for Everest Day Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Racing NSW’s Mark Brassel and The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass have joined Racing Dreams hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert to discuss the tips for Everest Day at Royal Randwick.“In this tipping comp today, you have to have tipped a horse in the Everest, and if you get it right, you get an extra point,” Mr Gilbert said. In partnership with Racing NSW.
Young people have ‘embraced’ the Everest: ATC Director Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Australian Turf Club Director Angela Belle McSweeney says young people have “embraced” the Everest race at Royal Randwick. Saturday’s crowd is expected to exceed last year’s number and could reach up to 50,000 people. “They have made it their own and ... it’s a very special race,” Ms McSweeney said. In partnership with Racing NSW
Racing Dreams | 19 October Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Stay up to date with the latest racing news both on and off the track with hosts Julie Snook and Tim Gilbert.
Everest Day at Royal Randwick sells out for the ‘first time ever’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-19 | Racing NSW chair Saranne Cooke discusses the “sell-out crowd” on Everest Day’s eighth running at Royal Randwick. Saturday’s crowd is expected to exceed last year’s number and could reach up to 50,000 people.“About four days ago we actually had to close all ticket sales off ... it’s the first time ever we’ve sold it out,” Ms Cooke said. In partnership with Racing NSW
Everest barrier draw reaches new heights at Big Top Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | The 2024 Everest has rolled into town and what better way to celebrate the greatest show on turf than with the Big Top at Royal Randwick, says Racing Dreams host Julie Snook. “Tonight, it’s all about the connections, the slot holders, the trainers – coming together for the all-important barrier draw,” Ms Snook said. In partnership with Racing NSW
Early voting ‘going badly’ for Democrats in multiple swing states Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Republican strategist John Jordan says early voting is “going badly” for the Democrats in a lot of swing states. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “Specifically, Georgia and another state that could surprise us by being how close it is – Virginia,” Mr Jordan told Sky News Australia. “This is very, very ominous for the Democrats.”
Kamala Harris relied on the ‘vibe election’ to coast her to November Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says the Harris campaign believed the “vibe election” could coast the vice president to November. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “In the meantime, you can sort of see that they’ve had a difficult time finding their footing,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.
Democrats ‘nervous’ amid slide in Kamala’s national polling Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says the Democratic Party is “underperforming” with Black and young voters in early voting. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “Republicans are feeling more and more bullish and Democrats are feeling nervous,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.
US election rhetoric becoming increasingly ‘unhinged and vicious’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | US political strategist Melissa DeRosa says Donald Trump has the “momentum” but Kamala Harris has the “structural advantages” in the US election race. Both presidential hopefuls have been zipping across the country, partaking in interviews and rallies but their performances couldn’t be any more different. “The language has gotten increasingly unhinged and vicious, and will it have an effect? It’s unclear,” Ms DeRosa told Sky News Australia.
Donald Trump labelled a ‘fascist’ by former top general Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | It's just over two weeks to go until the US election and Donald Trump has ramped up his use of right-wing rhetoric. While it appears to have energized his support base, a top general who served under him as president has spoken out and labelled him a ‘fascist’. In his newest book ‘War’, investigative journalist Bob Woodward details a conversation with retired US army general Mark Milley in which he labels the former president a “total fascist” and the “most dangerous person” to the United States.
Hamas reacts to the killing of leader Yahya Sinwar Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Hamas has issued a message of defiance – vowing the group will only be strengthened by the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar. Iran's President has described the killing as a clear sign of the unstoppable crimes of Israel. The United States and others are urging Israel to seize this opportunity and bring the war to an end.
Steven Miles accuses LNP members of lying about abortion stance Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | The Queensland Premier is demanding all LNP candidates and MPs reveal their stance on abortion – claiming they are lying about their intention to change laws in order to win next week's state election. This comes as LNP candidate for Stretton Freya Ostapovitch was recorded telling early voters she was 'pro-life' but had to hide it until after the election. Steven Miles is in the state's far north – unveiling a plan to tackle youth crime as well as taste-testing the free school lunches he's promised to serve if re-elected.
Coalition to unveil $5 billion pre-election housing plan Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | The Coalition will unveil its plan to solve Australia's housing crisis in a major pre-election announcement. Under the proposal, a $5 billion infrastructure fund will be established to build 500,000 new homes. The amount will be a 'use it or lose it' fund which means it will be terminated if there is no progress on successful projects within 12 months.
Voters in Canberra to head to the polls today Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Canberrans will head to the polls today to vote in the ACT election. Chief Minister Andrew Barr is pushing for a seventh term with Labor while Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee is hoping to get the Liberals in after 23 years. Ms Lee stirred up controversy earlier this week for making a rude gesture to a journalist after a heated exchange. She has since apologized for the incident.
King Charles and Queen Camilla embark on five-day tour of Australia Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Royal watchers will have an opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla as they embark on their five-day Australian tour. The trip has been cut short due to the king's ongoing health battle but will include events in both Sydney and Canberra. This is King Charles’ first visit to Australia since ascending the throne two years ago.
‘Peace loving people’: Iranian people ‘resilient’ to Iran’s regime Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Exiled crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi said the Iranian people “have proven” they are “resilient” to the Iranian regime.“They don’t give up the fight and they are sacrificing their lives every day,” Mr Pahlavi told Sky News host Erin Molan. “I believe that they are your solution, they are the guarantee that instead of having a regime that is antagonistic … the Iranian people, contrary to this regime, are peace loving people.”
Australian trip ‘huge undertaking’ for King Charles amidst cancer treatment Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers has criticised some state premiers for snubbing King Charles, saying the decision is disappointing considering the “huge undertaking” for the royal.It was reported King Charles paused his cancer treatments to pursue his trip Down Under alongside his wife and the Queen Camilla. “It’s a huge, huge undertaking for the King,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.“It’s been a bit of a topsy-turvy year for the monarch.“I’m really disappointed that state premiers have taken this decision.”
‘All about the people’: King Charles and Queen Camilla focused on ‘partnership’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers has weighed in on the ‘Republican Movement’ and their call for Australia to separate themselves from the British Monarchy. “Charles is not going to stand in anybody’s way if they were to voice republican sentiment,” Mr Myers told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.“It’s all about partnership, and I think we’re going to see that on the streets when he’s going to go meet a lot of people.“It’s all about the people for Charles and Camilla.”
‘Destroying tourism’: Victorian government pass ‘Airbnb tax’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Steve Price has questioned if the Victorian government could do “anymore to destroy tourism” in the state.Mr Price’s comments come after the Victorian government passed a “7.5 per cent Airbnb tax” on every Airbnb property in Victoria. “It’s going to start on January 1,” Mr Price said.
The more people see of Kamala Harris ‘the less they like her’: Joe Hildebrand Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand says the more people see Kamala Harris the “less they like her”. “The Fox interview happened with Kamala and ever since the betting market has just taken a plunge for Trump,” Mr Hildebrand said. “I think Kamala Harris the more people see her the less they like her, she still seems to be someone staggering around in the middle of this kind of weird word salad trying tog et her hands on an idea or policy and she just doesn’t have either."
‘Had a dig at everyone’: Donald Trump headlines charity dinner Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Steve Price has commented on former US President Donald Trump headlining the Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation dinner. Mr Price said the dinner involved “prominent politicians”. “He was allowed to get up there and have a dig at everybody in the room,” Mr Price said.
‘Bad decision’: Kamala Harris skips charity dinner Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Small Business Women Australia Amanda Rose says US Vice President Kamala Harris skipping the Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner was a “bad decision”. “If you are wanting to lead a country, you’re going to have to attend things you like and don’t like," Ms Rose told Sky News host Steve Price. “It also shows good sportsmanship… that’s what we expect from our leaders."
Calls for motorists in UK to be ‘slugged’ with more car taxes Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says there are calls for motorists in the United Kingdom to be “slugged” with more car taxes.It comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks to “incentivize” electric vehicles, she said.“This is exactly what’s happening in Australia too, they punish those with a petrol vehicle, yet the majority actually drive petrol cars, it’s ridiculous,” she said.
Reports Harry and Meghan purchased new home in Europe Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly “purchased a new home in Europe”.“It seems like they almost want to edge back closer to the UK,” Ms De Giorgio said. “It couldn’t be the UK could it, wouldn’t want to show face back there.”
‘Outpouring of emotion’: Tributes ‘flooding in’ following Liam Payne’s death Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News contributor Emily Carver says tributes have been “flooding in” following the death of singer Liam Payne. “Huge amount of sadness, it’s been leading the news agenda since we found out the horrific news,” Ms Carver told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “Such a tragedy, there’s been an outpouring of emotion for those who followed one direction, a huge amount of love, tributes flooding in.“He had an absolutely massive fanbase.”
‘Let down’: Former Nine star Erin Molan responds to culture review Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Erin Molan has commented on the report into “toxic culture” at Channel Nine.“I spent 12 years at that network, from my mid-twenties until very recently, I took part in the review, I spoke at length of my experiences, I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I feel let down - immensely,” Ms Molan said.“I also feel angry, not just for what I and so many others went through, but at what appears to be a complete lack of accountability.”
Kamala Harris used her Fox interview to gaslight the American people Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Media Analyst and Political Commentator Stephanie Hamill criticises Kamala Harris' Fox interview performance after she attacked statements made by Donald Trump, saying if people participate in mass protests and rioting after the election, they would have to face the law."She is lying that now is what Donald Trump and Bret Baier were trying to point to - that so again, she was using this as a time to gaslight the American people continuously lie about Donald Trump – she brought his name up 20 times during this interview," Ms Hamill told Sky News host James Morrow."What Donald Trump actually said if you look at the video - he was talking about what would happen if, after the election, mass protesting and rioting was going on. "He was saying those people would have to face the law."He did say which side he didn't say we're going to go after Kamala Harris supporters."
Kamala Harris was getting angry and irritated during Fox News interview Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Media Analyst and Political Commentator Stephanie Hamill says US Vice President Kamala Harris was getting "angry and irritated" by basic questions from Fox News host Bret Baier."You did get the sense that there was a hard wrap going on behind the scenes … it is just totally disrespectful that that showed up so late knowing the timeline the show had to turn this interview around," Ms Hamill told Sky News host James Morrow."I was just jaw dropped the VP Harris didn't come in fully prepared for this interview - it wasn't that hard, there weren't really, and Gotchas going on there."Bret Baier asked her fair question on relevant issues."She treated it like a deposition - she started getting angry and irritated by basic questions coming from the host."
Kamala Harris’ change in campaign strategy shows there is ‘desperation in the air’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Media Analyst and Political Commentator Stephanie Hamill discusses The Harris Campaign's media strategy."You get a sense there is desperation in the air, that things aren't going as well as they hoped, that their internal polling must be pretty bad if they had to bring her out," Ms Hamill told Sky News host James Morrow."Initially, the strategy was to just keep her in the basement and have her not talk at all and just hope that all the hype would be enough to get her across the finish line."Then they saw the polling and realised they need a little bit more of a bump because Donald Trump is doing significantly well."
King and Queen to be met with ‘royal snub’ by state premiers Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | The King and Queen have landed in Australia, marking the first time the country has been visited by a reigning monarch since 2011.However, their Majesties will be met by a “royal snub,” says Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.Not all state premiers will welcome the royal couple. Joining Ms Giorgio to discuss King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Down Under trip is Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers.
‘Nightmare’: Running Australia on intermittent power a ‘ridiculous idea’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has slammed the “cult-like attachment” to the “ridiculous idea” of running Australia on intermittent power. “Intermittent power running the country is a nightmare,” Mr Joyce told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “The cost of living – look what it’s doing, it’s smashing people.”
Labor’s renewables-only dream suffers ‘another fatal blow’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says Labor’s renewables-only dream has suffered “yet another fatal blow”. “Energy prices soared across the country in the September quarter, compared to the previous year, because of increased reliance on gas, hydro and batteries,” Ms De Giorgio said.“The Australian Energy Regulator says it was driven in part by more volatile supplies of wind energy.”Ms De Giorgio was joined by Shadow Veteran Affairs Minister Barnaby Joyce to discuss Labor’s green dream.
No excuse’: Kamala Harris roasted for lack of action on the border Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News contributor Damian Coory says US Vice President Kamala Harris has “no excuse” for the lack of action taken by the Biden adminstration on the border.
Flustered Kamala Harris resorted to fear in trainwreck Fox News interview Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News Digital Editor Jack Houghton examines how Kamala Harris got “flustered” and “resorted to fear” in her disastrous sit-down interview with Fox News.
No US Democrat ‘will ever give’ reparations: Adam B Coleman Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Wrong Speak Publishing Founder Adam B Coleman warns no Democrat in the US “will ever give” reparations. Mr Coleman’s insights follow a soundbite of Kamala Harris claiming reparations need to be ‘studied.’ “The truth is, Democrats are never going to give anyone who is in support of reparations, reparations,” Mr Coleman told Sky News host James Morrow. “No Democrat will ever give reparations.“It’s like talking about when the tooth fairy is going to come and give us money – it’s not real but it’s a thing that certain people are fixated on.”
‘Desperation’: Steven Miles promising free school lunches Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman says the Miles government promising free school lunches if they are elected is “desperation” from Labor. “Here’s the deal, the promise is to provide a school lunch for every primary school child in Queensland … it’s a massive logistics exercise,” Mr Newman told Sky News Australia. “Surely people get that if you bring some children into the world, it’s your responsibility to feed them.”
King Charles receives ‘warm welcome’ at Sydney Airport Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla have received a “warm welcome” at Sydney Airport, says Sky News Sydney reporter Julia Bradley.The King and Queen were greeted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns. It’s the fourth time that he and Camilla have come together as a couple since the last official head-of-state visit by the late Queen Elizabeth the Second back in 2011.
‘Man of the hour’: David Crisafulli came across as ‘determined’ during debate Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman says Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli came across as “laser-focused” and “determined” during his debate with Premier Steven Miles. “Talking to some of the media in this town, they were frustrated that Crisafulli was to their mind evading their question,” Mr Newman told Sky News host Steve Price. “It’s not about that, it’s about how he looked, how he sounded and the answers that he actually did give.“Crisafulli came across as laser-focused, determined, upbeat … the man of the hour.”
Former Queensland premier slams Labor’s ‘desperate scare campaign’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman has slammed the “desperate scare campaign” from the Queensland Labor Party against the Liberal National Party regarding abortion. “It’s a last-ditch effort and they’re pulling out all the stops of course,” Mr Newman told Sky News host Steve Price. “I don’t actually think it’s going to have a huge impact because I think the lines are fairly well drawn on this issue already.”
Lip reader deciphers animated conversation between Barack Obama and Joe Biden Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Former president Barack Obama joined United States President Joe Biden at the memorial service for the late Ethel Kennedy this week.The two engaged in an animated discussion which has since sparked humorous speculation about what the politicians were saying. Sky News host James Morrow discussed how The New York Post reportedly hired a lip reader to decipher the conversation.
‘Next prime minister’: Petter Dutton ‘showing strength’ during tough press conference Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News contributor Teena McQueen hails Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for “showing strength” during a tense press conference in regional Western Australia. Ms McQueen’s comments follow Mr Dutton clashing with another ABC journalist.“He [Dutton] is showing strength, courage, pushback, all the things you need to win an election,” Ms McQueen told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.“There is the next prime minister.”
‘Arrogant’: Anthony Albanese stepping on toes after lavish housing purchase Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | NSW One Nation Leader Tania Mihailuk says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s cash splash of $4.3 million for a beachside home is “arrogant” given the current housing crisis in Australia. “It must make so many people angry … I think everyone is so sick of him [Albanese] using his poor mother and that whole department of housing story,” Ms Mihailuk told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “It doesn’t help them [Labor Party] at all.“It is so arrogant.”
Kamala Harris provided a ‘steamroller of words’ during her Fox News interview Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host James Morrow says Kamala Harris provided a “steamroller of words” designed to “chew up the clock while avoiding saying anything incriminating” during her recent Fox News interview.“Rather than answering tough but fair and entirely expected questions, all we got were stock-standard answers and deflections,” Mr Morrow said.Kamala Harris was recently grilled on several topics during the exclusive Fox News interview ahead of the critical US election.
Hamas now reduced to ‘separate terrorist cells’ after elimination of leader Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Strategic Analysis Australia Director Michael Shoebridge says Hamas is now a bunch of “separate terrorist cells” struggling Gaza. Mr Shoebridge’s comments follow the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli operatives.“Sinwar was the military leader in Gaza, he was the leader of the whole of Hamas,” Mr Shoebridge told Sky News host Steve Price.“This killing dismantles the leadership of Hamas and Hamas in Gaza is now a bunch of separate terrorist cells struggling to survive.”Warning – this video contains distressing content.
Political left ‘is not the left’ it was years ago Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Wrong Speak Publishing Founder Adam B Coleman says the political left “is not the left” from ten, fifteen years ago. “The major problem is that the political left can’t look at people like myself, who use to be a part of the political left, and ask ‘why are we defected’, Mr Coleman told Sky News host James Morrow.“The political left is not the left that I knew ten, fifteen years ago – they are vastly different.”
‘Death of a parasite’: Hamas leadership in ‘tatters’ Sky News Australia 2024-10-18 | Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says Hamas’ leadership is “in tatters” after the death of its leader Yahya Sinwar.“The death of this parasite has exposed the inept politicians of the West who have abandoned Israel in their time of need,” Ms De Giorgio said.“That includes Australia and the United States.”
