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Caleb Bond will front new Friday afternoon program The Bond Report under Sky News Australia\u2019s 2026 schedule (image \u2013 supplied)<\/p>\nSky News Australia has today confirmed its programming line up for 2026, locking in a mix of new and returning shows across broadcast and digital platforms, alongside expanded reporting appointments and documentary output.<\/p>\n
The 2026 slate includes the return of Sky News\u2019 nightly primetime lineup, an expanded digital offering featuring new original and podcast style formats, as well as additional investigative projects and anniversary documentaries.<\/p>\n
Changes for 2026 also include new weekly primetime opinion programs, the launch of Sky News Pulse in partnership with YouGov, and expanded local and international reporting appointments.<\/p>\n
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In primetime, Sky News Australia will introduce several new weekly programs in 2026, alongside its returning nightly lineup:<\/p>\n
The Bond Report with Caleb Bond, airing Fridays at 5.00pm, offering a news driven opinion format focused on the week\u2019s key stories.<\/p>\n
Opinionated, a new half hour program hosted by Danica De Giorgio, debuting Fridays at 8.00pm and featuring commissioned editorials from contributors in Australia and overseas.<\/p>\n
The Macpherson Angle, a new weekly program hosted by James Macpherson, airing Sundays at 8.00pm, bringing added focus to major issues shaping public debate.<\/p>\n
Quizzical, a weekly news quiz hosted by James Macpherson, set to launch later in the year, approaching current affairs with humour and discussion.<\/p>\n
These additions sit alongside Sky News Australia\u2019s returning primetime lineup, including The Kenny Report, Credlin, The Bolt Report, Sharri, Paul Murray Live, The Late Debate and The Rita Panahi Show.<\/p>\n
The network has also strengthened its presence in the United States and regional Australia, while confirming new documentary projects and additions to its weather presentation team.<\/p>\n
Caleb Bond will front new Friday afternoon program The Bond Report under Sky News Australia\u2019s 2026 schedule (image \u2013 supplied)<\/p>\n
From Sky News:<\/p>\n
New Bold Opinion in 2026<\/p>\n
Each Friday, Caleb Bond will present\u00a0The Bond Report\u00a0at 5pm, offering a lively and news-driven opinion program that blends the week\u2019s essential stories with the clarity and commentary audiences have come to expect.<\/p>\n
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Friday nights will also see the debut of\u00a0Opinionated,\u00a0a fast-paced half-hour program hosted by Danica De Giorgio at 8pm. Each episode will feature specially commissioned editorials from leading contributors across Australia and around the globe.<\/p>\n
Danica De Giorgio\u00a0moves from Fridays into the Sunday 7pm timeslot, and will be followed by a new 8pm program,\u00a0The Macpherson Angle.\u00a0Hosted by James Macpherson, the new weekly program will bring added depth to the issues that dominate public debate.<\/p>\n
Later this year, James Macpherson will also host a weekly news quiz program\u00a0Quizzicalwhich will tackle the big stories with humour and banter.<\/p>\n
These new programs will join Sky News\u2019 top-rating nightly primetime line-up featuring\u00a0The Kenny Report, Credlin, The Bolt Report, Sharri, Paul Murray Live, The Late Debate\u00a0and\u00a0The Rita Panahi Show.<\/p>\n
New Multiplatform Content and Digital Original Programming<\/p>\n
New in 2026,\u00a0Sky News Pulse\u00a0will measure the country\u2019s mood in a polling partnership with YouGov. Released fortnightly on Wednesdays across online and broadcast platforms, Sky News Chief Election Analyst Tom Connell will dissect the\u00a0Sky News Pulse\u00a0data which will provide Australians with a razor-sharp read of the national mood, tracking attitudes towards the government\u2019s approach to cost-of-living, immigration, housing, energy, and the biggest topics dominating the day-to-day news cycle.<\/p>\n
Plus, Sky News is strengthening its digital portfolio with the most extensive expansion of Digital Originals to date.
In 2026 the global sensation\u00a0Power Hour\u00a0extends from three episodes per week to four, with the addition of\u00a0Power Hour Deep Dive\u00a0to the Sky News Digital Originals slate. As one of the only shows published by an Australian brand to break through in YouTube\u2019s Top 100 podcasts in the United States,\u00a0Power Hour Deep Dive\u00a0takes its fans around the world out of the fast-paced news cycle with host Gabriella Power and a rotating cast of fan favourite co-hosts to dive deep into the biggest stories generating global conversations. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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Danica De Giorgio hits the world stage with digital-only program\u00a0Danica Goes Global\u00a0each Monday. This fresh and fearless format gives viewers worldwide the Australian take on global flashpoints and viral moments that shape the world\u2019s news cycle.
Andrew Bolt has spent decades driving debate, now his son James takes to the stage with a sharp take of his own on the world\u2019s trending topics. Informed and unafraid,\u00a0The James Bolt Show\u00a0brings the next generation into the national conversation. This new Sky News Digital Originals production will be available weekly from February.<\/p>\n
Expanded News Reporting Appointments<\/p>\n
To complement its expanded programming, Sky News is enhancing its reporting footprint across Australia and the world.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Lea\u00a0takes on the role of National Affairs Correspondent, driving in-depth reporting on the economic, political and social issues shaping everyday life for Australian families.<\/p>\n
Jaynie Seal\u00a0has been appointed Regional Correspondent and will focus on the concerns of regional communities, ensuring the challenges and triumphs of regional Australia receive the national attention they deserve. In this role Jaynie will present a special investigative series,\u00a0State of Health, examining the deepening crisis in regional healthcare. The first episode airing in February will take viewers to the Queensland town of Chinchilla, exploring the pressures, shortages and systemic issues confronting rural communities. Jaynie continues as host of\u00a0Weekend NewsDay.<\/p>\n
Bridie Witton\u00a0joins the network as New Zealand Correspondent, based out of Wellington, and former Senior Correspondent and CNBC Anchor\u00a0Matt Taylor\u00a0has been appointed to the role of Senior Sydney Reporter.<\/p>\n
The network has expanded its presence in the United States, with\u00a0Annelise Nielsen\u00a0moving into a newly created role of Washington Analyst and\u00a0Jonathan Kearsley\u00a0appointed Washington Correspondent. He joins Sky News from the Nine Network.\u00a0This strengthens Sky News\u2019 coverage of what promises to be a pivotal year in American politics ahead of the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections.<\/p>\n
Sky News Weather\u00a0has expanded its dynamic team of seasoned meteorologists with\u00a0Tamsin Green\u00a0joining Australia\u2019s largest on-air team of weather experts\u00a0Rob Sharpe,\u00a0Alison Osborne\u00a0and\u00a0Marina Neuman\u00a0to bring accuracy and personality to every forecast.<\/p>\n
Known for delivering reliable updates and breaking down complex weather patterns, the\u00a0Sky News Weather\u00a0channel has strengthened its presenter line-up with\u00a0Stevie Jacobs\u00a0joining\u00a0Nikolina Kharoufeh. His experience, energy, and familiar on-screen presence adds a fresh spark to the team, making\u00a0Sky News Weather\u00a0an even more trusted and engaging source for up-to-the-minute weather information.<\/p>\n
The experienced weather reporting team will feature across the network\u2019s live breaking news coverage and slate of national and political affairs programs including\u00a0First Edition, AM Agenda, NewsDay, Afternoon Agenda, Sunday Agenda\u00a0and\u00a0Politics Now.<\/p>\n
New Documentaries<\/p>\n
The Sky News Documentary team will focus on two anniversary specials in 2026.<\/p>\n
This March,\u00a0Chris Uhlmann\u00a0will host a documentary to commemorate the 30th anniversary of John Howard becoming Prime Minister of Australia, exploring the enduring impact and legacy of Australia\u2019s second-longest serving Prime Minister.<\/p>\n
Plus, later this year,\u00a0Paul Murray\u00a0tours the United States, looking back on the journey of America since gaining independence 250 years ago and assessing the state of the union under Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
SKY NEWS 2026 PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE<\/p>\n
First Edition\u00a0with Peter Stefanovic, weekdays at 5.30am<\/p>\n
AM Agenda\u00a0with Laura Jayes, weekdays at 9.00am<\/p>\n
NewsDay\u00a0with Kieran Gilbert, weekdays at 11.00am<\/p>\n
Afternoon Agenda\u00a0with Tom Connell and Ashleigh Gillon, weekdays at 2.00pm<\/p>\n
Politics Now\u00a0with Andrew Clennell and Tom Connell, Monday-Thursday at 4.00pm<\/p>\n
Business Now\u00a0with Ross Greenwood, weekdays at 4.30pm<\/p>\n
The Kenny Report\u00a0with Chris Kenny, Monday-Thursday at 5.00pm<\/p>\n
Credlin\u00a0with Peta Credlin, Monday-Thursday at 6.00pm<\/p>\n
The Bolt Report\u00a0with Andrew Bolt, Monday-Thursday at 7.00pm<\/p>\n
Sharri\u00a0with Sharri Markson, Monday-Thursday at 8.00pm<\/p>\n
Paul Murray Live\u00a0with Paul Murray, Sunday-Thursday at 9.00pm<\/p>\n
The Late Debate\u00a0hosted by James Macpherson, Freya Leach and Caleb Bond, Monday-Thursday at 10.00pm<\/p>\n
The Rita Panahi Show\u00a0withRita Panahi, Monday-Thursday at 11.00pm<\/p>\n
The Bond Report\u00a0with Caleb Bond, Fridays at 5.00pm<\/p>\n
Steve Price\u00a0with Steve Price,Fridays at 6.00pm<\/p>\n
The World According to Rowan Dean\u00a0with Rowan Dean, Fridays at 7.00pm<\/p>\n
Opinionated\u00a0with Danica De Giorgio, Fridays at 8.00pm<\/p>\n
The U.S. Report\u00a0with James Morrow, Fridays at 8.30pm<\/p>\n
The Media Show\u00a0with Jack Houghton, Fridays at 9.30pm<\/p>\n
Lefties Losing It\u00a0with Rita Panahi, Fridays at 10.15pm<\/p>\n
Weekend First Edition\u00a0with Alex Thomas, weekends at 6.00am<\/p>\n
Weekend NewsDay\u00a0with Jaynie Seal, weekends at 11.00am<\/p>\n
Sunday Agenda\u00a0with Andrew Clennell, Sundays\u00a0at 8.00am<\/p>\n
Outsiders\u00a0with\u00a0Rowan Dean, Rita Panahi and James Morrow, Sundays\u00a0at 9.00am<\/p>\n
Business Weekend\u00a0with Ross Greenwood, Sundays\u00a0at 11.00am<\/p>\n
All times in AEDT<\/p>\n
Sky News Australia\u2019s full 2026 programming schedule is set to roll out from late January across its broadcast and digital platforms.<\/p>\n
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