Kyle Sandilands claims he ‘suffered humiliation’ after he was sacked by Kiis FM over on-air spat with Jackie O 09. April 2026 (07:47) In court documents, shock jock also says the purported conduct was not persistent, lasting for 20 minutes on a single dayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKyle Sandilands suffered humiliation and loss of reputation when Kiis FM sacked him from his top-rating radio show for serious misconduct, according to documents filed in the federal court.Sandilands and his co-host, Jackie “O” Henderson, have commenced separate legal action against the Kiis FM licensee, Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which terminated them both a year after they signed separate 10-year contracts for the Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show. It was supposed to run until 31 December 2035 but their services were terminated last month. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia eyes new fuel supply from US, Mexico and Asia as diesel prices spike to record high 09. April 2026 (07:44) Shipments of fuel into Australia secure until at least the middle of May, energy minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia could get more fuel from the US, Mexico or its Asian neighbours, with a new government policy helping refineries bid for oil shipments as diesel prices spike to new record highs.Anthony Albanese is flying to Singapore on Thursday to lock in ongoing petrol supplies from our biggest source of refined fuels. On his way out of Australia, the prime minister confirmed that the government had used new powers to extend assistance to Ampol and Viva refineries, with Canberra to underwrite their efforts to buy new shipments of oil on the open market. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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