Day: March 28, 2026
‘Ridiculous’: Ratepayers on the hook for $22 million kangaroo sculpture
Women’s Forum Australia Head of Advocacy Stephanie Bastiaan thinks it’s ridiculous that ratepayers are on the hook for a $22 million kangaroo sculpture during a cost-of-living crisis. “The whole thing’s ridiculous,” Ms Bastiaan told Sky News host Steve Price. “I think these councils are forgetting that we’re in a cost-of-living … Read More
‘Long overdue’: Olympics ban transgender athletes from all women’s sports
Women’s Forum Australia Head of Advocacy Stephanie Bastiaan praises the Olympics ban on transgender athletes for all women’s sports. “I think it’s a wonderful decision,” Ms Bastiaan told Sky News host Steve Price. “Long overdue.”
Australia’s armed forces are completely ‘depleted’
Women’s Forum Australia Head of Advocacy Stephanie Bastiaan criticises Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for allowing the armed forces to be depleted. “I think a critical point here is whether or not Australia can afford to,” Ms Bastiaan told Sky News host Steve Price. “The truth of the matter is our … Read More
‘Terrific’: Coalition calls for fuel excise cut as prices continue to rise at bowsers
Sky News host Rowan Dean says the Coalition’s fuel tax cut plan is “terrific”. “Angus Taylor and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan jointly announced the Coalition’s fuel tax cut plan,” Mr Dean said. “The Coalition has called for a fuel excise cut as prices continue to lift at the fuel pumps.”
‘Jimflation is running rampant’: Interest rates rise for 14th time under Labor
Liberal Senator Leah Blyth blasts Treasurer Jim Chalmers for his handling of the economy. “I think it’s fair to say Jimflation is running rampant and out of control here,” Ms Blyth told Sky News host Rowan Dean. “We’ve seen interest rates rise for the 14th time under this Labor government.”
Sky News host clashes with guest on claim Australia was first to back US strikes
Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand claimed the relationship between the US and Australia is still intact. “We were the first to say we are all in with the US and we support the US and Israeli strikes on Iran,” Mr Hildebrand told Sky News host Steve Price. “Other allies like … Read More
Israel warns of escalation against Iran
Israel has warned of escalating strikes against Iran, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing IDF attacks will expand to additional targets as Iranian missile fire on Israeli civilians continues. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the expansion is in response to Iran targeting civilian areas in Israel. An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed … Read More
‘Disappointing’: Labor blasted for coming up with ‘no solutions’ for fuel crisis
Liberal Senator Leah Blyth says the Coalition’s fuel tax cut plan is a “fantastic solution” for the government. “What’s disappointing is Labor has come up with no solutions,” Ms Blyth told Sky News host Rowan Dean. “By slashing the excise, it’s going to mean everyday Australians can keep about 25 … Read More
Petrol crisis could’ve been avoided if government supplied alternative fuel services’
Liberal Senator Leah Blyth thinks the fuel crisis “could’ve been avoided” by abandoning net zero. “Right now, we could potentially be benefiting enormously and being able to supply the world with alternative fuel services, but we are not in that position,” Ms Blyth told Sky News host Rowan Dean. “Net … Read More
