Sky News Australia Update

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  Netanyahu to honour hero pilot 04.10.2026 3min

  The hero pilot of the Flydubai flight has been offered the highest honour of Israel's Independence Day, Victoria's Coalition have pledged to halve the state's surgery waitlist. Plus, Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen in internal polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Today's News Headlines: Teen charged over NRL fans car crash 03.10.2026 3min

  An 18-year-old provisional driver has been charged over allegedly crashing into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans, the UAE has said the Flydubai attempted hijacking was terrorism. Plus, protesters have gathered at One Nation's launch campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Car crashes into Newcastle Knights NRL fans 03.10.2026 3min

  A vehicle has crashed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights supporters ahead of the NRL Grand Final, school protests have turned violent as unrest spreads across France. Plus, Christa Pike is receiving breathing assistance after her botched execution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Flydubai 'hero' pilot speaks publicly 02.10.2026 4min

  The pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot during the Flydubai flight has spoken publicly for the first time, Israel's prime minister has praised passengers who intervened during the attempted hijacking. Plus, daylight saving begins Sunday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  ATO to stop credit card payments 02.10.2026 3min

  The ATO will stop accepting credit card payments from December 1, a man is charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman at a Sydney park. Plus, a second secret recording linked to the Sydney Swans incident is handed to Victoria Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Helicopter crash kills two people near LA 02.10.2026 3min

  Two people are dead and two others are injured after a medical transport helicopter crashed near LA, a man has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman at a Sydney park. Plus, a SpaceX shuttle has successfully docked at the ISS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Netanyahu says alleged hijacker was radicalised 01.10.2026 3min

  Benjamin Netanyahu says that the alleged hijacker of flight FX-1073 was radicalised, a UK-Iran dual national has been arrested in connection with this week's incident at a British RAF base. Plus, Donald Trump says Iran must accept a peace deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Chris Minns calls on government to rein in spending 01.10.2026 4min

  The New South Wales Premier is calling on the federal government to rein in spending, The SA government reveals the three people leading its Royal Commission into AI. Plus, Anika Wells named in Time Magazine's top 100 influential rising stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Passengers prevent alleged plane hijacking 01.10.2026 3min

  A commercial jet bound for Tel Aviv had an alleged attempted hijacking stopped by its passengers, the US has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq. Plus, credit and debit surcharges have been banned nationwide from today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  UK believes Iran involved in RAF bomb plot 30.09.2026 3min

  The UK believes Iran had a role in a potential bomb plot at a Royal Air Force base, a man has been shot on a remote road in a Western Australian town. Plus, the final hearings of the Mexico murder trial are scheduled to be reached today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Two men and teenager charged over Sydney shooting 30.09.2026 4min

  NSW Police charge three people over an alleged mistaken identity murder, the Reserve Bank lifts interest rates to their highest level in 15 years. Plus, Rohan Dennis will have a new judge for his upcoming sentencing for driving while disqualified.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  RBA lifts interest rates to 15-year high 30.09.2026 3min

  The RBA has lifted interest rates to the highest level in 15 years, the parents of a Bondi terror attack victim criticise the ABC and federal government. Plus, Donald Trump has been allowed to restart his migrant removal program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NSW police arrest three in mistaken identity murder 29.09.2026 3min

  NSW police have charged three people over an alleged mistaken identity murder, Andy Burnham has delivered his biggest speech as the UK prime minister. Plus, Donald Trump and top AI bosses sign the White House Accord on super intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  RBA raises cash rate to 4.6 per cent 29.09.2026 4min

  The RBA has delivered lifts the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent, OpenAI formally apologises for its bots hacking into the Australian Medicare website in June. Plus, a man has been shot in the leg in Sydney's south west.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  NSW minister charges taxpayers for hotel minibar expenses 29.09.2026 3min

  The NSW small business minister charged taxpayers for her hotel minibar expenses, a former Newington College teacher charged with raping a student. Plus, a $1.2 billion data centre planned for Sydney's North Shore is axed after backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Interest rates could hit a 15-year high 28.09.2026 3min

  Mortgage holders await a decision on whether interest rates will hit a 15-year high, Chris Bowen attacks Australia's ageing coal-fired power plants. Plus, Virgin Australia is accused of using bad weather to cover staff shortages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  RBA to increase interest rates again 28.09.2026 3min

  The Reserve Bank looks poised to increase interest rates again this week, more Australian voters are backing Pauline Hanson as their preferred prime minister. Plus, OpenAI is warning Australian government agencies to strengthen their cyber defences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  More strikes at Sydney Airport 28.09.2026 3min

  More strikes at Sydney Airport as Work Safety Officers walk off the job, Mike Baird has stepped down as the Chair and Director of Cricket Australia. Plus, at least 27 people have been killed across two separate shootings in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Major incident declared at UK RAF base 27.09.2026 3min

  British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terror attack near a Royal Air Force base in the UK, new details of a fatal police crash in Sydney have been revealed. Plus, Bill Gates has called for tighter regulation of AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Deputy PM met OpenAI boss after government breach 27.09.2026 3min

  The deputy PM reveals he met OpenAI’s boss after the company breached an Australian government website, the NSW government to strengthen protections for Victoria Barracks. Plus, Brisbane man charged after allegedly assaulting two police officers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.