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Sky News AU
20 minutes ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘I have had enough': One Nation leader fiercely defends party's protest of Welcome to Country in Senate
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has doubled down on a bold move during the opening of Parliament to protest the Acknowledgement of Country, unloading a fiery response to the suggestion that her party's protest was 'impolite'. The party leader and all three other One Nation senators turned their backs during the ceremony on Tuesday at the opening of parliament. Ms Hanson, who has been vocal about her opposition to the ceremonies, has turned her back to the acknowledgment previously - but the rest of the party joining in made the incident one of the most significant protests of its kind to be staged in the chamber. It also marked a dramatic start for newly elected One Nation Senators Warwick Stacey and Tyron Whittens, turning their backs in their first parliamentary session since being voted in. Speaking from Canberra on Wednesday evening, Ms Hanson was pressed by Sky News host Chris Kenny on the incident, with his question 'why be so impolite?' triggering a strongly worded tirade from the senator. 'I haven't just done it recently, and it wasn't the first time yesterday, I've been doing it for the past three years," Ms Hanson stated. She said the two new One Nation Senators to join her in the upper house shared her opinion, in that they had 'had a gutful' of acknowledgements regularly being done. 'I have had enough, and I do not want a Welcome to Country and to be disenfranchised from my own country that I was born here,' she told Chris Kenny. Kenny said he agreed the ceremony was 'overdone' but pushed back saying he thought it was a good initiative in certain circumstances, such as the opening of Parliament, adding 'it's just polite'. 'Sorry, Chris ... I'm past being polite,' she hit back. The party leader claimed the rituals were 'causing division' and said she was 'not turning my back on the Australian people'. Kenny then pressed further, questioning the Senator about recognising traditional owners of the land at the opening of Parliament, asking her 'how is that not just polite and inclusive and a general recognition of our country's shared history?' 'Chris, this is not about the opening of Parliament. This happens every morning that Parliament is sitting,' she replied. 'I'm turning my back on these policies and ideologies that are dividing our nation and the tokenism that's going on. 'I've been speaking about this for the last 30 years and look at the state of this country. It's in one hell of a bloody mess. I'm not pulling a stunt, I'm sticking to my values and my principles and what I believe in.' Meanwhile, One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts has claimed the party's constituents around the country have 'had a gutful' of the rituals, which he labelled 'token ceremonies'. 'They've had enough of being welcomed to their own country,' Mr Roberts told 2GB Sydney radio host Ben Fordham on Wednesday morning after being asked why the party turned their backs. 'And secondly, and very importantly, we care for Aboriginals. And what's happening with these token ceremonies is that they're ignoring the real plight of Aboriginals, which is real, and we care about that.' Mr Roberts also suggested One Nation would continue to stage a protest to the acknowledgement 'every day' in the Senate. Welcome to and Acknowledgements of Countries came under the microscope in the run-up to this year's federal election after former Opposition Leader Peter Dutton declared the ceremonies as being 'overdone'. The comment was made during a Sky News debate in April, held just two days after the controversial disruption of the Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service when attendees booed a Welcome to Country.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
ESPN set for massive $2 billion takeover of NFL RedZone and NFL Network
ESPN set for massive $2 billion takeover of NFL RedZone and NFL Network (Image via Getty) ESPN is close to making a huge move. According to The New York Times via social media on July 23, 2025, ESPN is aiming to buy NFL RedZone and NFL Network in a deal worth over $2 billion. The news came out today and it's a big surprise. So far, ESPN and the NFL have not officially said it's done. But insiders say talks are very serious. ESPN set to acquire NFL RedZone and NFL Network in $2 billion deal On July 22 and 23, sources from Front Office Sports, The Athletic, and BroBible said that ESPN and NFL owners are ready to vote soon. They say the deal feels like it's 'inside the five‑yard line,' meaning almost done. The plan is for NFL owners to possibly vote in early August. If they say yes, ESPN would take control of NFL Network, the NFL RedZone show, and even some regular‑season games that aired on the NFL's own channel. The NFL might also get some ownership in ESPN in exchange, creating a deeper partnership with Disney, ESPN's parent company. Scott Hanson confirms NFL RedZone return amid ESPN takeover talks Scott Hanson, who has hosted NFL RedZone since 2009, renewed his contract for another season with NFL Network in May 2025. He faced tough talks, calling them 'knock‑down, drag‑out negotiations' and admitted he almost left for NBC's Olympic coverage. But he's back, and RedZone returns on Sunday, September 7, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online USA MBA Courses Might Surprise You MBA Courses in USA | Search Ads Undo Also Read: ESPN viewership soars as it targets $2B NFL media deal and major streaming debut Hanson said on SI Media Podcast: 'There was quite a knockdown drag‑out negotiation, but I'm thrilled to be back.' The Athletic's Andrew Marchand said on July 23 that the deal would be 'enormous,' valued at around $2 billion. He noted the NFL owners have been informed they might vote on it 'early next month.' Some worry ESPN will add ads or change RedZone's format. A TalkSport story said fans fear commercials could appear on RedZone, which has been mostly ad‑free. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Sky News AU
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘I am Australian': Pauline Hanson defends One Nation turning their backs to Welcome to Country
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson defends claims One Nation senators turning their backs to the Welcome to Country ceremony in parliament was disrespectful. 'It is not a custom of the Aboriginal people, that's rubbish,' Ms Hanson told Sky News host Chris Kenny. Ms Hanson and Mr Kenny clashed on the importance of the Welcome to Country ceremony in the Australian senate.
Sky News AU
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Had a gutful': One Nation turns back on Welcome to Country in parliament
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson discusses her senators turning their backs during a Welcome to Country ceremony in parliament. One Nation senators turning their backs sparked discussions about respect and acknowledgment of Indigenous culture. Ms Hanson stated this act of protest has been ongoing, expressing frustrations about the frequency of such ceremonies.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Rescue Dog Left Home Alone—Woman Left Heartbroken by Note From Neighbor
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman has revealed the heartbreaking note she received from her neighbors after adopting a dog who spent 7 years in a puppy mill. Emily Hanson, 38, initially started fostering Otto, the Shih-tzu in June 2024. He was estimated to be around 7 years old, and it's likely that he'd spent his entire life in a cage. There was no denying that the life he had to endure took its toll on Otto. Hanson told Newsweek that he was "so anxious that he didn't sleep" for the first 24 hours that she had him. Even when he did manage to rest, he would sleep in "very small increments" because he just couldn't settle. It took Otto several weeks to develop a proper sleep schedule, and he's still afraid of certain things (plates and bowls to name a few). Nonetheless, he's come an awful long way, and he was officially adopted by Hanson in July 2024. "I'm so proud of him and the progress he's made," Hanson, of Columbus, Ohio, said. "He's come such a long way. His Shih-tzu personality shines now, and he learned to go down steps and go in the grass." Otto the rescue dog, and the note Hanson received from her neighbors. Otto the rescue dog, and the note Hanson received from her neighbors. @miltonandotto / TikTok Shortly after adopting Otto, Hanson received a handwritten letter from her neighbors saying that the dog "has been pretty loud" and "seems to be anxious" whenever she's gone. The note continued: "Wanted to make sure you knew about it, and get your pup feeling okay and comfortable when you're gone from the apartment. Thanks, your neighbors." As soon as she read the letter, Hanson "felt terrible" for Otto and her neighbors too. She has a pet cam in her apartment, so she was aware that Otto had separation anxiety, but she had hoped that it didn't bother her neighbors. Hanson said: "I lived in a building with 9 other units, so the noise was likely disruptive. I had been taking him everywhere I could. I pretty much knew every dog friendly bar and restaurant in the Columbus area. And though I only worked in the office two days a week, he was not welcome at a corporate office. So, I guess I hoped the neighbors wouldn't be home during that time." Upon reading the letter, Hanson knew she needed to make it up to her neighbors. She bought Starbucks gift cards for everyone on her floor and the person who lives directly beneath her apartment. She also wrote notes for them to explain Otto's backstory, in which she told them he'd been rescued from a puppy mill "where he was kept in a cage for 7 years." She thanked them for their patience and understanding, and said she was actively working on his separation anxiety. The note Hanson wrote for her neighbors to apologize and explain. The note Hanson wrote for her neighbors to apologize and explain. @miltonandotto / TikTok While she isn't certain which neighbor wrote the letter, Hanson has spoken directly to some of the people in her building and they were very understanding. It's been 12 months since she received that letter, and Otto has made great strides in that time. For the most part, he doesn't bark or whine when Hanson leaves now. Whenever she checks the pet cam, he's usually asleep with his blind rescue brother named Milton. "He does get sad when I leave, but he is doing so well. He was not left alone for more than 30 minutes to an hour after that note. He either went to a friend's who was home, or a dog sitter. Little by little, I tried various ways to leave him, and one day, miraculously, there was no barking, crying or scratching. And it just got better from there," Hanson continued. Indeed, Hanson told Newsweek that Milton "appreciates the peace" now too as they can both get their beauty sleep. The proud owner often documents the lives of her rescue dogs on their dedicated TikTok account (@miltonandotto), and in July she shared a post about the note her neighbors wrote. The post has melted hearts in a matter of days, leading to more than 38,200 views and over 3,200 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. The online response has been incredibly uplifting, as Hanson hopes to show that rescue dogs are capable of thriving if they're given patience and love. "Everyone, for the most part, is supportive and proud of Otto for being such a champ. I hope we are helping to educate people on the horrors of puppy mills but also the strength and resilience of dogs. It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to watch Otto thrive," Hanson said. Otto's story has generated over 100 comments on TikTok, as internet users praised the progress he's made so far. One comment reads: "such a brave little soul!" Another TikTok user wrote: "That was such a sweet and thoughtful note they left, glad he's doing better." Another person responded: "Beautiful story and ending." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
