Curtin University’s Dean of Global Futures Joe Siracusa says Ukraine is on “life support” as Russia’s invasion of the country continues. Mr Siracusa says even if Ukraine get any ammunition from the United States “they’re still going to have to work out some kind of departure this year”. “Some kind of diplomatic solution,” he told Sky News Australia. “I think Putin is going to take what he could’ve taken a year and a half ago. “It’s all a very sad case.”

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie says the Labor Party hasn’t been as tough as it should be when it comes to boat arrivals. “I hope those people in Nauru are going to sent back to their own countries and if their own countries don’t want them they’re going to be sent to another country,” Ms Lambie told Sky News Australia. “Because you can’t just keep them in Nauru and wait for six months and then bring them in under the darkness of night and chuck them in Melbourne or Sydney or somewhere." She said the government hasn't been "out there warning people enough". “We have a great system in Home Affairs where they can send out signals all over phones all over the world and target certain areas to make sure that people are getting these messages.”

Viral videos have captured US drivers using the new Apple Vision Pro behind the wheel. The headset allows the user to view apps while also taking in the world around them. In the two weeks since its release in the US, the product has sparked safety concerns as influencers show off the headset on the road. This comes despite Apple condemning the behaviour. “You see the real world through a camera, and so what that means is if the device fails, then you’re instantly blind,” Human Computer Interaction Professor Mark Billinghurst said.

Hundreds of people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to former opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Flowers laid to honour Navalny have been removed by authorities in Moscow. More than 400 people have reportedly been detained while honouring the fierce Putin critic who recently died in a Russian prison. Most detentions were released with a warning while some were held overnight. Russian television has remained largely quiet on Navalny’s death.

Taylor Swift has performed for the largest crowd of her career in Melbourne. The pop star entertained almost 300,000 fans over the three nights. She revealed a new song off her upcoming album on the first night while three lucky fans received a signed ‘22’ hat. Taylor Swift will travel to Sydney to perform four sold-out shows at Accor Stadium next weekend. Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce has reportedly hinted the pair could "venture to an island" for some down time.

More than half of Australians have backed in the Prime Minister's stage 3 tax cuts changes, according to new polling. The survey found 51 per cent of respondents were in favour of the changes. 32 per cent were opposed and 17 per cent were undecided. 84 per cent of taxpayers will receive more money back on July 1 compared to the original stage 3 tax cuts. Despite voters backing in the changes, new polling shows no lift in support for the government as Labor still leads the Coalition 51 to 49 on a two-party preferred vote.

The Australian navy is set to acquire a new fleet of warships. Eight vessels will be at the centrepiece of a major restructuring of the navy. The long-waited navy surface fleet review will be released on Tuesday. This comes as the government counters criticism of being slow to respond to the threat posed by China. As part of the restructure, Adelaide's 45-billion-dollar Hunter-class frigate program will be maintained but reduced from nine ships to six.

Paul Murray travels to Townsville for the first episode of Our Town for 2024 as he puts the spotlight on our everyday heroes after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. In partnership with Harvey Norman.

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Prince Harry is probably “one of the most disliked men in Britain”. Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline DI Russo that it is “highly unlikely” that Prince Harry would return to Royal duties while King Charles is out of action. Buckingham Place made a shock announcement revealing King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer after he underwent a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate at the London Clinic on January 26. “Since he’s not an active working Royal … he will not be called up to take on any duties. “This is something that the Palace has probably made clear that it would be very unlikely.”

Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Prince Harry gave an interview with Good Morning America to advertise the Invictus Games. Ms Krakue told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo that Harry was asked about King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, but “thankfully” he didn’t reveal anything about his condition. “I’m pretty sure the Palace and most of Britain were holding on with bated breath. “Hoping Harry doesn’t revert to his usual blabber mouth antics. “And just reveal all like he did in Spare.”

Prince Harry has a “yarn” about his ill father with the media a week following his visit post-diagnosis, Sky News host Caroline Di Russo says. “In Canada this week, Harry had an interview – here’s what he had to say,” she said. Prince Harry was questioned about his actions following the news about King Charles being ill, he said, ‘I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could’. The prince stated, ‘I love my family’ in response to the line of questioning. Ms Di Russo said, “I struggle to have sympathy here; Harry finally gets to see his father after the King’s cancer diagnosis and a week later he’s having a yarn about it with the media.”

Sky News host Paul Murray Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s fuel efficiency standards could lead to some car manufacturers not being able to sell any cars “at all”. “Another thing that certainly matters here in North Queensland is what car you get to drive,” Mr Murray said. “Cassanova Bowen – he introduced fuel efficiency standards. “Apparently this new push towards EV’s, well it won’t affect what cars you get to buy. “Only problem is what they’re doing is they are going to introduce a cap – in terms of the emissions, so, of course, if you sell bigger cars, bigger emissions which means you’re going to be able to sell fewer cars, or in the case of some brands, no cars at all.”

The case for gender equality in business should be a matter of “whoever is best” but women “simply” do not get seen, Principal of Michelle May Buyers Agents Gender Equality Advocate Michelle May says. “It is going to be a case of whoever is best for the job, currently women simply do not get seen,” Ms May told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “If you are talking about age, women – also get overlooked, even to a higher degree. “It is important to be more inclusive and look for the best person for the job. “It doesn’t matter that you should wear a skirt or pants, but unfortunately it does.”

Hilma’s Network Founder Charlotte Mortlock has raised questions on who was behind the maintenance of the major transmission towers which crumpled in Victoria due to severe storms. Ms Mortlock claims the way the towers crumpled was “not” how a major structure like that would crumple from wind. “On the maintenance side, when I saw the photos of the transmission towers that were completely crumpled – they look like they completely buckled, who’s in charge of checking the maintenance of those,” she told Sky News host Caleb Bond. “Yes it was windy but it wasn’t a cyclone that came through – so I think that that’s a really important question as well. “It’s not only about the actual energy itself, it’s also the infrastructure and the maintenance of that.”

Sky News host James Macpherson says Joe Biden is a “pot plant sitting in the Oval Office”. Mr Macpherson said “everybody knows it” to be true. “Kamala Harris is a dunce; we all know that. “But at least we know who the President would be. “With Joe Biden, we’ve got someone sitting in the Oval office, who is clearly hiding those who are truly running the United States.”

The push for gender equality in business is “currently” not based on merit, Principal of Michelle May Buyers Agents Gender Equality Advocate Michelle May says. “The argument is that currently it is not done on merit,” Ms May said. “It’s still very much a boys club. “As long as we’ve got adult grown men crying on TV because of the horror that their grandson is going to be in a co-ed school. “We realise that it is not done on merit and there are certain advantages to being a male in this society.”

Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes says she doesn’t support the call for gender equality in Australian businesses as she would be “embarrassed” to be chosen based on her gender and not merit. “There’s a multitude of reasons I don’t support it and I guess the first question I would ask is are we actually talking about two genders because in some circles we’re not allowed to acknowledge it is that binary,” Ms Hughes said. “This is where this debate just goes absolutely wild. “I would be personally horrified and embarrassed to think I was ever selected for anything because of my gender. “Never once when I have run for anything has been being a woman part of my campaign.”

More than 10,000 homes and businesses remain without power after wild storms wreaked havoc in Victoria last week. Strong winds brought down power lines on Tuesday, leaving more than 500,000 customers without power across the state. At least one person died while 16 homes were left uninhabitable in South Gippsland. In the west of the state, two bushfires burning in the Grampians have now been brought under control. But authorities announced one additional home has been lost in the town of Pamonal, bringing the total properties lost in that town to 45.

Former DFAT Australia-China Council scholar Andrew Phelan joined Sky News hosts Rowan Dean, James Morrow, and Rita Panahi to discuss what Prabowo Subianto's presidency means for Australia’s relationship with Indonesia. Mr Subianto claimed victory on Wednesday night after an unofficial vote count showed he had won over 50 per cent of the vote in the national election. Mr Phelan said from an Australian perspective the presidency of Prabowo Subianto will be a continuity with the Joko Widodo era. “Jokowi had a reputation for infrastructure,” Mr Phelan said. Mr Prabowo is set to take the reign from Jokowi later this year.

Independent MP Zali Steggall has pushed for drug and alcohol tests for members of parliament following an incident with the Nationals Deputy Leader last week during a Senate inquiry. “I do think the government is to look at this question and actually all leaders of all major parties and really consider random alcohol and drug testing in the Commonwealth workplace,” she told Sky News Australia. “I think we really have to stop and consider as members of parliament the incredibly privileged role we have but also the example we need to set for our staff and advisors but also for others. “The incident from last week and now this week shows that there is bigger problem than what maybe is acknowledged.” Ms Steggall’s comments follow the shock admission of the Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey saying she drank alcohol before a Senate hearing. However, Ms Davey claims she only had two glasses of red wine at a staff function beforehand and was not drunk in parliament.