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- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kay Burley makes return to TV after shock departure from Sky News
Kay Burley has made her return to TV — joining the panel of the popular ITV show, This Morning. Kay shockingly departed Sky News earlier this year, after becoming one of the most recognisable newsreaders at the station and in the UK. While she kept mum on what her next move was going to be, she tweeted a video confirming that she'd be 'back on the telly box' on Thursday morning — before appearing on the ITV morning chat show to discuss the day's news alongside Gyles Brandreth. Kay Burley has made her return to TV — joining the panel of popular ITV show, This Morning. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock Speaking on the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton's decision to pull out of the Royal Ascot, Kay said that conspiracy theorists would be wondering where she is after being diagnosed with cancer last year, saying 'the point I'm trying to make is [that] the conspiracy theorists will be asking 'well why is she not there? Where is she?'' Kay's appearance on This Morning came as a surprise to some viewers, as she replaced the show's Royal Correspondent Camilla Tominey — with whom Kay had a public spat with earlier this year after she announced her departure from Sky News. Writing in her column following Kay's Sky News departure, Camilla called her 'TV's answer to Liz Truss' and said that 'some may say good riddance' after she announced her departure — adding that Kay was 'as resilient as her facelift.' Kay fired back on Twitter (X), tweeting at Camilla '#Sweetie @CamillaTominey as the late, great Madeleine Albright said, there is a special place in hell for women who don't support other women.' Kay worked with Sky News for over 36 years, being one of the originals who helped launch the news station in 1989, and covered her fair share of major news events over the years, including the death of Princess Diana and 9/11. Closing her final show on the Sky News Breakfast programme back in February, Kay said: 'From a standing start to one of the most recognised and valued brands in global news, it's been an honour and privilege to work with some of the best and hardest working teams in the business.' Kay announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years back in February. Pic: Sky News 'After over a million minutes of live TV news – more than anyone else in the world – it's time for me to indulge in some of my other passions – including my love for travel.'
The Advertiser
05-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Opposition leader welcomes 'assertive women' to party
The opposition leader has encouraged "assertive women" to join the Liberals, hitting back at controversial comments made by a party elder. Sussan Ley, the first female leader of the federal coalition, said her party must reflect a modern Australia after the Liberal's former federal president Alan Stockdale reportedly claimed women had become "so assertive" the party might need to consider support for men. "There is nothing wrong with being an assertive woman, in fact I encourage assertive women to join the Liberal Party," she said in a statement on Thursday. "The Liberal Party must reflect, respect and represent modern Australia and that means recognising the strength, merit and leadership of the women in our ranks." Mr Stockdale, who was treasurer under ex-Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, made the comments at the women's executive gathering on Tuesday night. "The women in this party are so assertive now that we may needs some special rules for men to get them preselected," the 80-year-old told a meeting of the NSW Liberal Women's Council, the Daily Telegraph reported. He later told the Telegraph he had made "a lighthearted but poorly chosen remark". Deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien questioned Mr Stockdale's comments, appealing to strong women to join the Liberals. "To any of the assertive women out there, the Liberal Party is your party," he told ABC's News Breakfast on Thursday. "We need more women engaging with our party, running for our party. "I'm proud to have Sussan Ley as our leader." The Liberals have long been accused of having a "women problem" as female candidates are often placed in unwinnable positions and the party has lost support from female voter bases. This was laid bare at its landslide federal election loss in May. During the campaign, the Liberal party announced a policy requiring public servants to stop working from home. It was blamed for alienating women voters, many of whom use working from home to balance their jobs with child care and other duties. The NSW division of the Liberal party, in particular, has been in turmoil after it failed to nominate more than 140 candidates for the state-wide local government elections in September. The federal Liberals soon took over and appointed three figures, including Mr Stockdale, to oversee the party's state affairs. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie and former Labor premier for Queensland Anna Palaszczuk joined forces to condemn Mr Stockdale's remarks. "Honestly, Alan, read the room," Senator McKenzie told Nine's Today show on Thursday. "It was a shocking comment - I think it's time for Alan to head back to the Melbourne Club, have a stiff whisky and chat with the old boys about what went wrong." Ms Palaszczuk said she couldn't believe it. "You've finally got one step forward for the Liberal Party with Sussan Ley being elected (federal leader), and it's three steps backwards with these comments," she told Today. "These are not appropriate in this day and age, and honestly, the Liberal Party needs a good hard look at themselves, especially the men." The opposition leader has encouraged "assertive women" to join the Liberals, hitting back at controversial comments made by a party elder. Sussan Ley, the first female leader of the federal coalition, said her party must reflect a modern Australia after the Liberal's former federal president Alan Stockdale reportedly claimed women had become "so assertive" the party might need to consider support for men. "There is nothing wrong with being an assertive woman, in fact I encourage assertive women to join the Liberal Party," she said in a statement on Thursday. "The Liberal Party must reflect, respect and represent modern Australia and that means recognising the strength, merit and leadership of the women in our ranks." Mr Stockdale, who was treasurer under ex-Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, made the comments at the women's executive gathering on Tuesday night. "The women in this party are so assertive now that we may needs some special rules for men to get them preselected," the 80-year-old told a meeting of the NSW Liberal Women's Council, the Daily Telegraph reported. He later told the Telegraph he had made "a lighthearted but poorly chosen remark". Deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien questioned Mr Stockdale's comments, appealing to strong women to join the Liberals. "To any of the assertive women out there, the Liberal Party is your party," he told ABC's News Breakfast on Thursday. "We need more women engaging with our party, running for our party. "I'm proud to have Sussan Ley as our leader." The Liberals have long been accused of having a "women problem" as female candidates are often placed in unwinnable positions and the party has lost support from female voter bases. This was laid bare at its landslide federal election loss in May. During the campaign, the Liberal party announced a policy requiring public servants to stop working from home. It was blamed for alienating women voters, many of whom use working from home to balance their jobs with child care and other duties. The NSW division of the Liberal party, in particular, has been in turmoil after it failed to nominate more than 140 candidates for the state-wide local government elections in September. The federal Liberals soon took over and appointed three figures, including Mr Stockdale, to oversee the party's state affairs. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie and former Labor premier for Queensland Anna Palaszczuk joined forces to condemn Mr Stockdale's remarks. "Honestly, Alan, read the room," Senator McKenzie told Nine's Today show on Thursday. "It was a shocking comment - I think it's time for Alan to head back to the Melbourne Club, have a stiff whisky and chat with the old boys about what went wrong." Ms Palaszczuk said she couldn't believe it. "You've finally got one step forward for the Liberal Party with Sussan Ley being elected (federal leader), and it's three steps backwards with these comments," she told Today. "These are not appropriate in this day and age, and honestly, the Liberal Party needs a good hard look at themselves, especially the men." The opposition leader has encouraged "assertive women" to join the Liberals, hitting back at controversial comments made by a party elder. Sussan Ley, the first female leader of the federal coalition, said her party must reflect a modern Australia after the Liberal's former federal president Alan Stockdale reportedly claimed women had become "so assertive" the party might need to consider support for men. "There is nothing wrong with being an assertive woman, in fact I encourage assertive women to join the Liberal Party," she said in a statement on Thursday. "The Liberal Party must reflect, respect and represent modern Australia and that means recognising the strength, merit and leadership of the women in our ranks." Mr Stockdale, who was treasurer under ex-Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, made the comments at the women's executive gathering on Tuesday night. "The women in this party are so assertive now that we may needs some special rules for men to get them preselected," the 80-year-old told a meeting of the NSW Liberal Women's Council, the Daily Telegraph reported. He later told the Telegraph he had made "a lighthearted but poorly chosen remark". Deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien questioned Mr Stockdale's comments, appealing to strong women to join the Liberals. "To any of the assertive women out there, the Liberal Party is your party," he told ABC's News Breakfast on Thursday. "We need more women engaging with our party, running for our party. "I'm proud to have Sussan Ley as our leader." The Liberals have long been accused of having a "women problem" as female candidates are often placed in unwinnable positions and the party has lost support from female voter bases. This was laid bare at its landslide federal election loss in May. During the campaign, the Liberal party announced a policy requiring public servants to stop working from home. It was blamed for alienating women voters, many of whom use working from home to balance their jobs with child care and other duties. The NSW division of the Liberal party, in particular, has been in turmoil after it failed to nominate more than 140 candidates for the state-wide local government elections in September. The federal Liberals soon took over and appointed three figures, including Mr Stockdale, to oversee the party's state affairs. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie and former Labor premier for Queensland Anna Palaszczuk joined forces to condemn Mr Stockdale's remarks. "Honestly, Alan, read the room," Senator McKenzie told Nine's Today show on Thursday. "It was a shocking comment - I think it's time for Alan to head back to the Melbourne Club, have a stiff whisky and chat with the old boys about what went wrong." Ms Palaszczuk said she couldn't believe it. "You've finally got one step forward for the Liberal Party with Sussan Ley being elected (federal leader), and it's three steps backwards with these comments," she told Today. "These are not appropriate in this day and age, and honestly, the Liberal Party needs a good hard look at themselves, especially the men." The opposition leader has encouraged "assertive women" to join the Liberals, hitting back at controversial comments made by a party elder. Sussan Ley, the first female leader of the federal coalition, said her party must reflect a modern Australia after the Liberal's former federal president Alan Stockdale reportedly claimed women had become "so assertive" the party might need to consider support for men. "There is nothing wrong with being an assertive woman, in fact I encourage assertive women to join the Liberal Party," she said in a statement on Thursday. "The Liberal Party must reflect, respect and represent modern Australia and that means recognising the strength, merit and leadership of the women in our ranks." Mr Stockdale, who was treasurer under ex-Victorian premier Jeff Kennett, made the comments at the women's executive gathering on Tuesday night. "The women in this party are so assertive now that we may needs some special rules for men to get them preselected," the 80-year-old told a meeting of the NSW Liberal Women's Council, the Daily Telegraph reported. He later told the Telegraph he had made "a lighthearted but poorly chosen remark". Deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien questioned Mr Stockdale's comments, appealing to strong women to join the Liberals. "To any of the assertive women out there, the Liberal Party is your party," he told ABC's News Breakfast on Thursday. "We need more women engaging with our party, running for our party. "I'm proud to have Sussan Ley as our leader." The Liberals have long been accused of having a "women problem" as female candidates are often placed in unwinnable positions and the party has lost support from female voter bases. This was laid bare at its landslide federal election loss in May. During the campaign, the Liberal party announced a policy requiring public servants to stop working from home. It was blamed for alienating women voters, many of whom use working from home to balance their jobs with child care and other duties. The NSW division of the Liberal party, in particular, has been in turmoil after it failed to nominate more than 140 candidates for the state-wide local government elections in September. The federal Liberals soon took over and appointed three figures, including Mr Stockdale, to oversee the party's state affairs. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie and former Labor premier for Queensland Anna Palaszczuk joined forces to condemn Mr Stockdale's remarks. "Honestly, Alan, read the room," Senator McKenzie told Nine's Today show on Thursday. "It was a shocking comment - I think it's time for Alan to head back to the Melbourne Club, have a stiff whisky and chat with the old boys about what went wrong." Ms Palaszczuk said she couldn't believe it. "You've finally got one step forward for the Liberal Party with Sussan Ley being elected (federal leader), and it's three steps backwards with these comments," she told Today. "These are not appropriate in this day and age, and honestly, the Liberal Party needs a good hard look at themselves, especially the men."
ABC News
05-06-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Matildas star Katrina Gorry says it 'sucks' women's sport is still being debated
Matildas star Katrina Gorry, who has just released her memoir, tells News Breakfast it's disappointing that women's sport is still being debated. She says people want to watch female athletes.
Canberra Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Canberra Times
Labor reluctant to make changes to super proposal
"Our belief as a coalition ... is that Australia should have lower tax, simpler tax, and fairer tax, and what Labor is putting on the table with its superannuation tax breaches all of those things," he told ABC's News Breakfast.
West Australian
04-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Labor reluctant to make changes to super proposal
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is remaining firm on proposed superannuation changes, as Labor goes back to the drawing board to negotiate with the Greens. Under the proposal, the concessional tax rate would double to 30 per cent on the portion of super balances above $3 million. The policy aims to curb the number of high net-worth individuals using superannuation for tax deduction purposes rather than for their retirement. Dr Chalmers said the government didn't have the numbers in the Senate to pass the legislation and needed to engage with the crossbench. "Our intention and our preference would be to legislate what we announced," he told ABC radio on Thursday. "We've done years of consultation now. "In this case, with the Greens in the Senate to try and legislate the plan that we announced all of those years ago." With the median super balance for 60 to 64 year olds sitting at roughly $200,000 for men and $150,000 for women, the vast majority of Australians are unlikely to feel the impact of Labor's proposal. It is estimated to affect 0.5 per cent of Australian savers, or roughly 80,000 people according to the Australia Institute. The wealthiest 10 per cent are receiving 40 per cent of superannuation tax breaks, the treasurer says. The 42 self-managed super funds with more than $100 million in assets receive more than $140 million every year in tax breaks, according to reports. But the coalition has vowed to fight back against the policy, as they are opposed to any tax on unrealised gains. Shadow treasurer Ted O'Brien said he didn't believe it was a "fair call" and said younger Australians would be caught in the net over time. "Our belief as a coalition ... is that Australia should have lower tax, simpler tax, and fairer tax, and what Labor is putting on the table with its superannuation tax breaches all of those things," he told ABC's News Breakfast. "Every aspect of this is looking awful, and it certainly does not align with our values as a Liberal Party, or indeed, a Liberal National coalition." Critics say the policy's introduction of a tax on unrealised capital gains goes against the fundamentals of the tax system and would have unintended consequences, such as driving investment off-shore and threatening Australia's financial stability. Unrealised gains are 'paper profits' - increases in the value of assets such as properties or shares that haven't been cashed in. On Wednesday, Dr Chalmers said calculation of unrealised gains was not unique in the tax system, and that any losses can be carried forward against any gains. Tax on unrealised gains is already part of the Australian tax system and is, for example, paid under land tax regimes. The Greens support the legislation in principle but want the threshold lowered to $2 million and indexed in line with inflation. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young said the ball was in the government's court. "We want a reform to the system that makes it stronger and fairer," she told Sky News on Thursday.
