4+ mon, 2+ week ago (117+ words) PM Anthony Albanese raises concerns with China's President over live fire exercises near Australian waters, NSW MP Mark Latham accused of domestic violence by his former partner. Plus, a video emerges of a man who died in police custody in Sydney. Sky News, Sky News Extra, Sky News Weather, FOX SPORTS News Australia's biggest names in opinion live and on demand The latest political and business news by award-winning journalists Special investigations and extended interviews live and on demand Install the Sky News Australia app on your compatible Smart TV Compatible with internet-connected smart TVs: LG (2023 models and newer), Samsung (2023 models and newer), Android TV and Apple TV. Find out more here...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (536+ words) For the first time, Sky News Australia implemented dynamic out-of-home advertising technology to deliver real-time election results directly to Australians on election night." Sky News Australia implemented several network-first innovations on election day, including live data outdoor billboards and real-time iOS Live Activities, as the Sky News Decision Desk kept more than 4 million Australians online informed with seat calls on the night. For the first time, Sky News Australia implemented dynamic out-of-home advertising technology to deliver real-time election results directly to Australians on election night." This innovative media-first campaign featured a live data feed of the two-party preferred vote and seat count, seamlessly integrated from the network's live broadcast across digital out-of-home sites in CBD areas of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Overseen by Sky News Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell and the election team at the Sky News Decision Desk,…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration portrait has been revealed leaving many supporters of the Republican hyped for his second term in the White House, and calling it "oddly similar" to his mugshot from 2023. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration portrait has been unveiled just days away from his official swearing-in ceremony. A video of the inauguration invitation was circulated on X by conservative accounts with many supporters of the to-be 47th president marvelling at the portrait as an indication of what is in store for Trump's second term. "Trump looks very serious and ready to get things done," one person said. "He looks very presidential," another wrote. A third said: "He looks like he means business!" It did not take long for people to compare Trump's portrait to his mug shot from August 2023, when the Republican leader turned himself in at the Fulton County…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (460+ words) President-elect Donald Trump is set to front 20,000 supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC in a pre-inauguration rally before taking office for a historic second term. Trump is set to be sworn in as President for a second time during his inauguration on Tuesday, after a major election win last year. The to-be 47th US president participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, accompanied by Vice President-elect JD Vance. Festivities have kicked off prior to Trump's inauguration with thousands of supporters, and protesters, descending on the nation's capital. Kid Rock made an appearance on stage, performing in the leadup to the rally having appeared multiple times during Trump's election campaign and during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last year. Sky News contributor and commentator Megyn Kelly…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) The Australian government has announced a news bargaining incentive, meaning social media giants must strike new deals and pay media companies for news content in a bid to maintain public interest journalism. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland claims this announcement is about "backing Australian journalism" and "supporting the health" of Australian democracy. "The news bargaining incentive is critical to ensuring digital platforms contribute to the sustainability of journalism in Australia," she said. Social media giants set to pay for Australian news The Australian government has announced a news bargaining incentive, meaning social media giants must strike new deals and pay media companies for news content in a bid to maintain public interest journalism. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland claims this announcement is about "backing Australian journalism" and "supporting the health" of Australian democracy. "The news bargaining incentive is critical to ensuring digital…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) The Sky News / Mercury Leaders" Debate will see Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter battle it out for the state"s top job, just days out from the snap state election and only sixteen months after the last election. In a dramatic period for Tasmanian politics, both leaders will participate in the Sky News / Mercury Leaders" Debate, in a last-ditch effort to win over voters ahead of polling day. It"s been a tumultuous time for the state after Labor Leader Dean Winter successfully moved a no-confidence motion in the Liberal Premier. The early election has intensified tensions with the state's political landscape remaining dynamic and uncertain. The upcoming election marks the fourth in seven years for Tasmania. Kieran Gilbert said: "This is not an election that Tasmanians would have expected, but it comes at a crucial…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (377+ words) Veteran broadcaster Peter Overton has taken a break from Australia's television screens, and his wife - Australian journalist Jessica Rowe - has now explained in detail the reason for his absence. Australian journalist and TV host Peter Overton will be back hosting Channel Nine's nightly news bulletin "soonish" once he has recovered from surgery, his wife and journalist Jessica Rowe has revealed. Rowe took to Instagram to update fans of the veteran broadcaster, revealing he is still recovering from surgery triggered by the discovery of a polyp on one of his vocal cords. "As you know Pete doesn't do Insta " and he wanted me to share some news with you," her post began." "He's off work for a little longer at the moment after an ENT surgeon discovered a polyp on one of his vocal cords which explains his very raspy voice…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (296+ words) Sky News Australia will present live coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona, from 3:30am AEST on Monday." Sky News Australia will present coverage of American activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service live from Glendale, Arizona in a special broadcast on Monday morning." Sky News' comprehensive coverage of the memorial will be available to stream from 3:30am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)." US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are among the high-profile attendees expected at the service, which will be held State Farm Stadium - the home of" NFL team the Arizona Cardinals." Sky News host Peter Stefanovic will host rolling coverage from the event and will be joined by Sky News Australia's Rita Panahi, with the service set to begin at 4am." Kirk's death has sent shockwaves around the globe since the assassination on September 10, with the activist…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (378+ words) An axed Triple M star has been thrown a lifeline after picking up a radio gig with one of Sydney's biggest stations. NRL legend Mark 'MG' Geyer has landed a new radio gig with 2GB, two months after getting the flick from co-hosting Sydney's Triple M Breakfast show. Geyer will be sitting alongside Clinton Maynard for the station's new drive program, after signing a three-year-deal with 2GB radio in Sydney. The former Triple M co-host was left without a radio gig after being axed from his breakfast show with Mick Molloy. On Wednesday, Ben Fordham revealed live on-air to his listeners of the new major signing. Geyer told Fordham he was "excited" to join the top-rated Sydney station, despite his first day being "daunting" as he walked down the corridors of his new home. "This is where the mountain man wanted to…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago (350+ words) As Australians decide who will lead the country on Saturday May 3 , Sky News will bring viewers all the numbers, seats, and swings as polls close in this tight election where every single vote matters ... Sky News Australia will bring viewers all the numbers, seats, and swings as polls close in this tight election where every single vote matters. Here's how to watch the live coverage from Saturday. As Australians decide who will lead the country on Saturday May 3 , Sky News will bring viewers all the numbers, seats, and swings as polls close in this tight election where every single vote matters. Sky News will continue its live coverage on Sunday May 4, tracking all the seat-by-seat election results and what it means for our nation. At6.00am,Weekend Edition: Australia's Verdictbegins hosted byTim Gilbert, who will review the full results and political fallout…...