In our column that takes you inside the world of media, we reveal how Doctor Phil provided one of the most bizarre twists of the US election, why the ABC needs to apologise to the staff of 7NEWS Spotlight and the truth behind rumours of Eddie McGuire moving to Channel 7 for a late-night talk…
There has been a collective sigh of relief from trainers, owners and racing fans after top Melbourne Cup contender Onesmoothoperator was cleared to run in Tuesday’s famous $8 million race.The Geelong Cup winner failed a vet test on Friday and was forced to have another inspection on Saturday (today) after being “re-shod”.
Melbourne Cup contender Jan Brueghel has been ruled out of the $8.5 million race, with connections stunned by Racing Victoria stewards’ decision to withdraw the Irish horse.The unbeaten colt trained by Aidan O’Brien was among the top favourites in the early betting and had been “bouncing” in preparations at Werribee, according to Coolmore’s Tom Magnier.Jan…
Australia’s #1 news service today announced Angie Asimus will take up a new seat at the 7NEWS Sydney desk alongside Michael Usher on weekends.From tonight, the duo will co-anchor weekend editions of Sydney’s 7NEWS on Friday and Saturday evenings, live from 6.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.Asimus will also continue her role as 7NEWS Sydney…
Kelly* yearns to call her “beautiful” 19-year-old daughter to laugh, cry and “just listen to her thoughts, complaints and boyfriend problems”.Kelly is incarcerated at a Victorian prison and is determined to turn her life around while behind bars — and maintaining her family relationships is crucial to that rehabilitation.“I want to tell her I miss…
2006 Melbourne Cup champion Delta Blues has died.The sad news has been confirmed by Japanese thoroughbred retirement facility, Old Friends Japan.Delta Blues rocketed to fame in 2006 when he took out the Cup in a stunning one-two quinella with fellow Japanese horse, Pop Rock.Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today He was the…
Georgia Nanscawen and Madison Prespakis have produced outstanding displays to lead Essendon to a hard-fought nine-point AFLW win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.On a hot and humid Queensland day, Nanscawen racked up 28 disposals, seven clearances and 441m gained, while Prespakis was also influential with 22 disposals, nine clearances and two goals.The 5.6…
The boss of embattled building firm Nicheliving has clashed with 7NEWS’ Geof Parry after the reporter quizzed him about the company’s unfinished builds.Ronnie Michel-Elhaj was approached by a 7NEWS crew on Saturday after he met with tradesmen for quotes on his wife’s yet to be completed two-storey property in Applecross.“Remember me,” Parry asks before the…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his record on economic management as he continues to slip in the polls against Peter Dutton ahead of next year’s election.In this week’s Newspoll, Labor’s primary vote slumped to 31 per cent, its lowest level since the 2022 election, while the Coalition was steady at 38 per cent.WATCH THE…
7NEWS Brisbane has teamed up with B105 to give away the ultimate 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final Package, including two tickets to the sold out Grand Final, return flights and accommodation. Go Lions!Watch 7NEWS at 6 this Thursday to grab the code word, then be listening to the B105 Breakfast show with Stav, Abby &…
Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards has been given a suspended sentence after admitting to making indecent images of children.The long-time face of the BBC’s flagship news program, Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in July to three charges of making indecent images of children.The charges related to 41 illegal images he was sent via WhatsApp,…
“They’ve literally added extra gunshots.”It’s the bombshell accusation — that has now forced a bombshell admission.WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE.Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today 7NEWS Spotlight’s report into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) misreporting of veteran Heston Russell’s time in service has forced the national broadcaster to launch an investigation into its…
Beloved galloper Cepheus has died after suffering an injury during trackwork.The sad news was confirmed by OTI Racing in a heartbreaking statement on Wednesday.Cepheus was one of the favourites for this year’s $3 million Big Dance after placing second in the race last year (while carrying the top weight) and winning this year’s South Grafton…
Madison de Rozario has revealed she considered returning to Australia and abandoning her Paralympic campaign after receiving news in the hours after she was a flagbearer in opening ceremony that her father had died.De Rozario won silver in the T54 marathon on Sunday, adding to a bronze she picked up in the 5000m earlier at…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Princess Sofia are expecting their fourth child.The Swedish Royal Household announced that the royal baby is due in February 2025.“Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are delighted to announce that The Princess is expecting their fourth child,” the Swedish Royal Household said on Instagram.Know the news…