Sky News Australia Update

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  Albanese steps in after Keogh initially snubs veterans 19.08.2026 4mnt

  Anthony Albanese has intervened and promised to meet veterans after Matt Keogh initially snubbed the group, the May Federal Budget could result in a 30 per cent rent rise. Plus, Erin Patterson has appeared on the first of a two day appeal hearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Budget could drive rent up 30 per cent 19.08.2026 3mnt

  Australia’s biggest rental manager warns Budget changes could drive up rent by 30 per cent, Anthony Albanese steps in to meet veterans after Matt Keogh’s snub. Plus, Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as Moscow threatens Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Japan defence chief in Australia for warship talks 18.08.2026 3mnt

  Japan’s defence minister meets Richard Marles over Australia’s Mogami-class frigate deal, the Senate passes the government’s NDIS reforms. Plus, the Coalition considers an 80 per cent cut to tobacco tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ABC's Sarah Ferguson's bizarre exchange at the Logies 18.08.2026 3mnt

  ABC's Sarah Ferguson has a bizarre exchange at the Logies, four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, Labor and the Coalition have come to an agreement on gambling advertising reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman 18.08.2026 3mnt

  US President Donald Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, Four Sydney Swans players have been named relating to the ongoing investigation into an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Plus, One Nation is planning to cut Tobacco excise by 75 per cent in a bid to crackdown on the illicit market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Four Sydney Swans players questioned 17.08.2026 3mnt

  The Sydney Swans are in damage control as police investigate allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel earlier this week and one of the country's biggest banks has issued a stark warning that rent prices could increase by up to 30 per cent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sydney Swans players allegedly involved in Melbourne hotel incident 17.08.2026 3mnt

  Several Sydney Swans players have allegedly been involved in a serious incident at a hotel in Melbourne, Albanese will push other states to sign onto the federal gun buyback scheme. Plus, Pauline Hanson wants Australians to access their super.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Victorian teachers union accept pay deal 17.08.2026 4mnt

  The Victorian teachers union has accepted the latest offer from the government after months of strikes and negotiations, the archbishop of Sydney accuses ABC of bias. Plus, Donald Trump denounces US military training drills with South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Alleged crime boss shot in Melbourne 16.08.2026 3mnt

  Alleged crime boss Fadi Haddara has been shot outside his home in Melbourne, the Victorian government pleads for a review of the tobacco excise. Plus, US envoy Jared Kushner has met Hamas' leader in Egypt to make progress on the Gaza peace plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pauline Hanson wants an overhaul of compulsory superannuation 16.08.2026 4mnt

  Pauline Hanson wants an overhaul of compulsory superannuation, Australia's biggest gun buyback in decades will begin later this year. Plus, Julie Collins concedes the government will not be able to stop the spread of H5 bird flu virus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Victoria's Coalition propose $50 toll cap 16.08.2026 3mnt

  Victoria's Coalition pledge a $50 toll cap if it wins the November election, an Australian penguin has died from the bird flu virus. Plus, Tropical Storm Lala develops into a Category one Hurricane as it approaches Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bird flu kills penguin on Philip Island 15.08.2026 3mnt

  Bird flu has killed a little penguin off the coast of Melbourne on Philip Island, Victoria Premier Ben Carroll has announced a $57 million plan to bolster the state's police force. Plus, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Northern Sumatra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory 15.08.2026 4mnt

  US President Donald Trump has announced he will declare the Strait of Hormuz an American territory, police intensify the search for missing bushwalker Lily Hooper in NSW. Plus, former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has been found dead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO 14.08.2026 3mnt

  Luigi Mangione pleads guilty and admits to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson is pushing to ban migrants from countries on DFAT's 'do not travel' list. Plus, Jeff Bezos buys stake in Liverpool FC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Victoria Police arrest former CFMEU boss John Setka 14.08.2026 3mnt

  Gina Rinehart files a new ABC complaint over comments she says misrepresent her remarks, Victoria Police arrest former CFMEU boss John Setka. Plus, Kyle Sandilands' first week back ends early after tech issues cancel his subscription show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Gina Rinehart issues new ABC complaint 14.08.2026 3mnt

  Gina Rinehart launches a new complaint against the ABC for misrepresenting her remark, a shopping centre is put into lockdown after reports of wielding machetes and shots fired. Plus, seven people have been charged over illicit tobacco imports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Former Broome bishop found guilty 13.08.2026 3mnt

  The former bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been found guilty of sexually abusing two young men, police have charged three boys from Scots College for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl. Plus, the PM considers Labor's migration crackdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Sydney students protest against Pauline Hanson 13.08.2026 4mnt

  Sydney students protest against One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson, Telstra boss Vicki Brady has been rewarded with an 11 per cent rise. Plus, David McBride has been released from a Canberra prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Whistleblower David McBride released from prison 13.08.2026 3mnt

  Whistleblower David McBride is released from prison, Telstra boss Vicki Brady receives a 11 per cent pay rise. Plus, a plea deal could be possible in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Interest rate relief could be years away 12.08.2026 3mnt

  Interest rates could stay high until 2028, 147 drone breaches of restricted military airspace are revealed. Plus, Albanese denies gambling lobby influence as the government moves closer to a deal with the Coalition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.