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Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Appalling': Attempts made to stop Zionist singer from performing in Sydney
Sky News host Rowan Dean discusses the 'appalling story' involving the Australian singer Deborah Conway. Mr Dean said people in Sydney are attempting to 'prevent' Deborah Conway from performing at Marrickville in August, due to her Zionist views. 'Yet so deranged and unhinged are some people that they are trying to have the concert cancelled. 'Even fellow artists who should hang their heads in shame.'
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Australia must send 'clear message' to China and 'stand' with United States on Taiwan position, claims Pauline Hanson
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said Australia must be on the same page as the United States in the event of an invasion of Taiwan by China. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday wrapped up his second diplomatic trip to China where he held talks with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and other senior leaders. The Prime Minister's visit comes as Taiwan conducts its largest ever defence drills and live-fire exercises, which the island holds annually in preparation of a possible Chinese invasion. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and former Speaker of the House of Representatives Bronwyn Bishop joined Rowan Dean on Friday night for Sky News Australia's program The World According to Rowan Dean. The latest episode is available to watch now, and new episodes are out every Friday, for subscribers. During his China visit, Mr Albanese reiterated Australia's support for "the status quo" as he was was quizzed by reporters on the government's position regarding Taiwanese independence. However, the Coalition fears Labor has shown weakness on the matter as the Opposition claimed "peace through deterrence is incredibly important" regarding Taiwan. In an interview on The World According to Rowan Dean on Friday night, Ms Hanson said Australia must "stand by America" in the scenario of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. "We have the AUKUS agreement ... We need to be seen that we are supporting Taiwan, which is a democratic country, and should not be taken over by China," Ms Hanson said. "I think a clear message should be sent to China (that) we're not going to stand for it, and we will stand united with the United States, and hopefully they'll defend Taiwan being taken over from China." Ms Hanson's comments come after Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor denied a shift in the Coalition's stance on Australia's potential response to an invasion of Taiwan, pushing back on claims his recent comments represented a departure from long-held principles. Joining the panel debate on Friday night, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Bronwyn Bishop said Australia's statement on Taiwan should be "aligned with the United States". "I think the United States policy will probably remain pretty much the way it is, but that doesn't mean to say that there won't be ships, aircraft, all sorts of things put in to make sure that people know that there's an intent," she told host Rowan Dean. Earlier this week, Mr Albanese expressed support for the One China policy as he was asked about a local media report following his closed-door meeting with President Xi. "I agreed that Australia has had a long-standing bipartisan position that has supported the One China policy. That is our position," Mr Albanese said on Wednesday. "That's been the position of governments for a long period of time in Australia and is still the bipartisan position in Australia. "By definition, we don't support any unilateral action on Taiwan." Australia's interpretation of the One China policy - which recognises Beijing as the sole legal government of China - does not include acknowledging sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it oppose Taiwanese independence. Mr Albanese's China trip comes amid heightened scrutiny over move to prioritise a second official visit to Beijing before he locks in a meeting with President Donald Trump in the US.
Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Aussie Tourists Etiquette Compendium': How to avoid ‘looking like a bogan' overseas
Sky News host Rowan Dean reveals his 'Aussie Tourists Etiquette Compendium' for Australians trying to avoid 'looking like a bogan' overseas. 'I'm currently working on an Aussie Tourists Etiquette Compendium, everyday tips to avoid looking like a bogan when you're abroad,' Mr Dean said. 'The first chapter deals with how to dress.'
Sky News AU
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘A convenient way of stepping back': Gavin Newsom's strategic backflip on gender care
Sky News host Rowan Dean reacts to California Governor Gavin Newsom's response to gender care for minors. 'He's got to walk away from the fact that he has been one of the major pushers and activists in pushing the whole Trans agenda through California,' Mr Dean told Sky News host James Macpherson. 'He knows there's no way the American people will elect someone who's on to the transgender thing. 'He's finding a convenient way of stepping back … and how can he walk away from this political position … he's discovered he's got a nine-year-old child.'
Sky News AU
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Delegitimise Anglo culture': UK girl punished for displaying Union Jack during culture day
Sky News host Rowan Dean discusses a story from the UK, where a girl was punished for wearing the Union Jack and displaying her Britishness during her school's culture day. 'This is the end result of a five-decade-long project, the hard left in Australia, in America, in Britain, in New Zealand, throughout the anglosphere to delegitimise Anglo culture,' Mr Dean told Sky News host James Macpherson. 'There was a telling phrase that the young girl used there, where she said that the flag, the Union Jack, represented her nationality, but not her culture … that's what the teacher told the girl, you can't wear a Union Jack. 'There's this idea that any celebration of Anglo culture in whatever guise is racist … the most poisonous word in the English language.'
