Sky News host Caroline Di Russo says Prince William and Queen Camilla’s royal duty fulfilment amid Catherine and the King’s health concerns is a real “balancing act”. “Regardless of her position, Catherine is still a sick mum,” said. “And William is a dad trying to hold it all together for his family. “On the public side of things, William and Camilla have done the best they can to keep up with official duties while Charles and Catherine recover. “It is a balancing act between focusing on official engagements and reassuring the public of Catherine and Charles’ respective recoveries.”

News Corp columnist Louise Roberts says Prince Harry’s upcoming trip to the UK is causing “a bit of angst” within his brother William’s circles. There is plenty of speculation around Prince Harry’s next visit to the UK. “It’s not as though Harry can do a quick in and out ... given the news that we all know, of course that his father has cancer and his sister-in-law has cancer,” Ms Roberts said. “There is some suggestion that a meeting will be arranged between the estranged brothers. “If Harry just sort of dashes in and out, it won’t be a good look for him, he has to be very careful of the optics on this trip.”

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers says Princess Anne is getting the “recognition she deserves” filling in for the King and Princess of Wales. Mr Myers joined Sky news host Caroline Di Russo to discuss Princess Anne appearing more often while King Charles, Kate Middleton, and Prince William step back from the public eye. “There’s no stranger to Princess Anne rolling up her sleeves and getting on with the job. “She’s definitely had to do that moreso over the last couple of weeks. “There has been sort of a missing of members of the Royal Family over the last few months certainly with the King, the Princess of Wales, Prince William is of course taking an extended leave over Easter.”

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been criticsed for not making any statements on King Charles’ or Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnoses. Mr Myers joined Sky News host Caroline Di Russo to discuss the Sussexes’ response to their family members’ cancer diagnoses. “There is an awful lot going on in the palace that we’ve discussed over the last few weeks, of course the King is still undergoing his treatment for cancer, we had the Princess of Wales taking an extended leave of absence as well because of her chemotherapy. “Harry and Meghan have kind of just got to get on with their job, but we don’t really know what their jobs are at the moment. “We’re still awaiting what these new Netflix series would be and a lifestyle project for Meghan, a polo executive producer role for this new polo show on Netflix for Harry, however it hasn’t really gone too well for the Netflix and Spotify deals.”

Sky News host Paul Murray says the media loves anything which will discuss the “end” of the Liberal Party. “The media loves anything that will be the end of the Liberal Party – the evil party that’s been holding back from the awesomeness of leftism for a while,” he said. “Well, this weekend, just amazingly this weekend we got the launch of two people who want one job. “Two women who think that they can job share the job of the Member for Higgins at the upcoming election. “Now, interestingly former Liberal seat but currently a Labor seat, and not one of the seats that was listed as a potential target seat by the people who would end up funding their campaign.”

Boss Energy has reopened the Honeymoon Uranium Mine in South Australia after being closed for around ten years. Australia is the world’s fourth largest exporter of uranium, having recently been overtaken by Namibia, Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood said. However, Australia still has a ban on the use of uranium to generate electricity on our own shores. Even Western Australia has a complete ban on mining uranium, even though it could have some of the world’s biggest reserves. Boss Energy Managing Director Duncan Craib joined Sky News Australia to discuss the reopening and what it could mean for the nation’s energy industry.

Wine growers have pleaded directly to Victorian MPs to prevent one of the nation's leading grape regions from becoming the home of Australia's largest solar farm. If approved, 80 per cent of Venn Energy’s proposed 800ha Cooba solar farm would be built within the Heathcote region. Colbinabbin winemaker John Davies says plans for the solar farm will put the state’s best farming soil under threat and should be preserved for producing high-quality agricultural products. “This will decimate wine tourism in that area,” Mr Davies said. “Because it will be right in your face – you can’t avoid it.”

The red tape for Queensland development approvals is set to be slashed under a plan to bolster housing. The streamlined program will see some development approval times cut down from an average of four years to 75 days. Expressions of interest are now open for developers to submit designs. Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon says the program will prioritise projects close to public transport services and will include at least 15 per cent of affordable housing. The program is under the state's Homes for Queenslanders plan which aims to deliver 53,000 social homes by 2046.

Uncertainty for Palestinians on temporary visa, mental health support for NSW Police, NDIS receives thousands of fraud reports, Queensland government cutting red tape for developments, Victoria to face extensive budget cuts, Israelis protests against Prime Minister and Congress passes possible TikTok ban bill. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

A candlelight vigil at Bondi Beach took place to honour the victims of the stabbing attack at Bondi Junction’s Westfield. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns also delivered moving words to honour those Australia has lost. “We hope this vigil stands as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness,” said the vigil’s spokesperson. “And so much being incomprehensible, a reminder that even in our grief, we’re really not alone. “Together we can find solace and healing and the courage to face the challenges ahead.”

Australian Strategic Policy Institute Dr Malcolm Davis says Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran was “downplayed” on "both sides”. Mr Davis told Sky News Australia that neither side has an “interest in escalation”. “I think that the Israelis struck very effectively. “For both sides, there was political benefit in downplaying it. “Because neither side at this time wanted to engage in a tit-for-tat escalation that could lead to a much larger war.”

Australian Strategic Policy Institute Dr Malcolm Davis says the National Defence Strategy prioritises defending “sea lanes of communication”. Mr Davis said we “have to protect” the important sea lanes of communication. “What you are seeing is an emphasis on naval power. “That quite correctly is designed to defend sea lanes of communication." Mr Davis joined Sky News Australia to discuss defence strategies for Australia with growing threats from around the globe.

Image Matrix Tech Editor Djuro Sen says Australian companies are “leading the way” for filmmaking technology. Mr Sen said Blackmagic Design offers a 6k full-frame camera for less than $4,000. “This is amazing what’s happening," he said. “This stuff a few years ago just wasn’t reachable for someone who is just a punter who wanted to do some videoing.” Mr Sen joined Sky News Australia to discuss the new filmmaking technology, accessible to consumers for cheap.

Sky News host Rita Panahi has slammed police officers in London who did nothing to help a Jewish man being threatened and abused by pro-Palestine protesters. In a now-deleted statement, the Metropolitan Police claimed people are intentionally trying to be “provocative” standing near protesters. “In recent weeks we've seen a new trend emerge, with those opposed to the main protests appearing along the route to express their views,” the statement read. “The fact that those who do this often film themselves while doing so suggests they must know that their presence is provocative, that they're inviting a response and that they're increasing the likelihood of an altercation. “They are also making it much more likely officers will intervene.” Ms Panahi hit out at “two-tier policing” in place where the “leftist ideology” has taken over the police force. “That sees the activist class held to a very different standard and that's true not just for these anti-Israeli protesters but those taking part in global warming protests, BLM or whatever the leftist cause is that week,” she said.

As the government touts a future made in Australia, a critical manufacturer collapses and the industry calls for more support. Plus, uranium mining restarts, sticky inflation puts rate cuts in doubt, and why SA is the best performing state.

Spiked Online Chief Political Reporter Brendan O’Neill says the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom “need a better leader” than “wooden, technocratic fishy Rishi”. “The Conservatives will be out of office, and I hope they will use that time to try and get their act together,” Mr O’Neill told Sky News Australia. “They need a better leader than wooden, technocratic, fishy Rishi, as some people call him. “They do need someone like Kemi Badenoch, who’s got great principles. “We need that kind of figurehead to really come through and really engage with people’s desire for economic security, cultural respect, the right to live as they want to live and no more finger-wagging from the state.”

Author and Economist Paul Sheard says there has been a lot of “money printing” that has taken place under the Biden administration. Mr Sheard told Sky News Australia that there has been “a lot of government spending” by the Biden administration. “Inflation has come down, but it’s proving quite sticky. “So, interest rates are likely to remain higher than people thought. “But let’s not forget that also reflects a stronger economy.”

Two Japanese navy helicopters are believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, according to Japan’s defence minister. The SH-60K helicopters were conducting nighttime training exercises and were carrying four crew members each. Japan's Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said one of the missing crew members has been recovered from the waters, but their condition is unknown. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.

Sky News host James Morrow says “more than 100” Palestinians who were granted visas since October 7 have “already applied for asylum”. “I think that the prime minister may be guilty of spreading a little misinformation,” Mr Morrow said. “Already, now, the Daily Telegraph today has reported that more than 100 of them [Palestinians on visas] have already applied for asylum. “What does that mean? That means that once they’re here and they’ve applied, it’s almost impossible to get rid of them because it takes years and years and years for these things to work their way through the court system. “These Gazans – they’re here to stay.”

As Australia recovers from a traumatic week, government figures have taken the opportunity to call for strengthened social media censorship laws and controls. Plus, don't miss out on the Canberra Clown Show with Rowan Dean. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.