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Articles by Deborah Knight
‘Shock, confusion and gut-wrenching fear’: What it was like to report on 9/11 from Washington
It’s hard to believe it’s been a quarter of a century since that horrific day that changed the world, and all of us who bore witness to it. I was in Washington on that day as a very young federal politics reporter for Channel 10. I was covering the US visit of then-prime minister John Howard on what was my first big overseas trip as a journalist. Deborah Knight, reporting from Washington for Channel 10 on 9/11.
‘The world is certainly a lot dimmer without the light of the divine Dolly’
“Oh no!” was the cry heard far and wide when news came through of the death of Dolly Parton. She was 80 years old and had struggled with health issues in recent times, but how could this legend be gone? Dolly Parton died at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer, her family announced on Tuesday. Stephen Lovekin/WireImage for Songwriter’s Hall of Fame My 10-year-old daughter admitted that while she didn’t know many of Dolly’s songs, she couldn’t imagine a world without Dolly in it.
For Ben Austin’s family, grief - in all its complexity - is now a constant companion
Grief is such a complex emotion. The deep emotional and physical pain is hard to comprehend if you haven’t experienced major loss, but grief is something none of us can escape. I had the privilege recently of spending time with the Austin family in Melbourne, who are grappling with terrible grief after the death of their 17-year-old son and brother Ben. Ben Austin, 17, died after he was hit in the neck by a cricket ball during a training session.
Honouring the legacy of Ben Austin
It’s hard enough dealing with grief when you’re an adult, let alone when you’re a kid. Jace and Tracey Austin know all too well how hard it can be. Jace and Tracey lost their son Ben in a freak cricket accident. A Current Affair They lost their son Ben to a freak cricket accident in October. The 17-year-old was at cricket training when a ball struck him on the neck. Nine months on, the family is slowly healing, but for a while the parents were at a loss.
Why the ocean is still a safe place despite horror shark attack
Opinion: There are plenty of things in the world for children to be scared of: monsters, imaginary and real; storms and natural disasters; anything that will hurt or take away those they love the most. Thankfully, the chances of the worst of these fears becoming a reality are low enough that it’s easy to offer comfort, but how do you process disaster striking at a place that brings so much joy – a swim at the beach? The shark attack at Coogee Beach over the weekend is hard to comprehend.
No law change will wind back the damage already done by e-bikes
Opinion: ‘It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye’ is the age-old warning to kids for good reason, but in the case of e-bikes the outcome can, and increasingly is, far worse. First responders and hospital emergency departments describe the soaring number of injuries from e-bikes riders as an epidemic.
Eurovision 2026: 'Delta Goodrem deserves to be recognised': Deb Knight asks, could Australia really win Eurovision 2026?
She is the tonic we all need right now. Our singing superstar Delta Goodrem, sharing on the world stage the talent and wow factor we have enjoyed for so long here in Australia, and taking our country to the grand final of the Eurovision Song contest. Her performance, putting her in contention for the big prize, was simply extraordinary. Watch the video above. Delta Goodrem is the tonic we all need right now, writes Deborah Knight.
We were all set for prime time, then we were let down with a thud by our leaders
Opinion: In terms of doom and gloom, we're being bombarded at the moment with bad news. War in the Middle East. Skyrocketing fuel prices. Bowsers running dry. Inflation and interest rates soaring. In such uncertain times, we crave certainty, but it feels like we're being let down badly by our leaders. When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced he was delivering an address to the nation, expectations were high. Prime-time speeches from our leaders are rare.
Agree with her or not Grace Tame wears the difficult badge with honour. What was difficult was Albanese's attempted backtrack
OPINION -- The Oxford Dictionary definition of a 'difficult' person is someone "who is not easy to please or satisfy; awkward." An example: "Lily could be difficult." It is a word often used to describe women, which is partly why the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calling former Australian of the Year Grace Tame "difficult" prompted a collective eyeroll from many women who've copped the same label. Men with the same traits might instead be called forceful.
Selfless acts in Bondi show that light will overcome the darkness
OPINION: When trying to comprehend the enormity of the horror unleashed in the terror attack at Bondi Beach, it's the smaller details - the little things - that catch me in my tracks. The boogie boards and children's toys and towels. The drink bottles and sunscreen - all the remnants of beachgoers who'd been enjoying a balmy Sunday afternoon on the sand of Sydney's iconic beach, before the unthinkable sound of gunfire forced them to flee in fear.
Analysis: Ley's attack on PM for his T-shirt smacks of desperation
Analysis: Talk about clutching at straws! The latest criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for wearing a T-shirt of one of his favourite bands, Joy Division, smacks not just of desperation from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, but a complete lack of ideas. It's the sort of attack that only serves to speed up the ticking of the clock that's counting down the end of her political future.
Optus has many questions to answer after another staggering failure
OPINION: Triple zero is sacred in this country. We hold dear the ability to reach emergency services when faced with a crisis. Paramedics, police and fire crews are a simple phone call away. As part of their licence to operate in this country, telecommunications providers must guarantee they can deliver calls to emergency services.
Ring Tree Lighting Announces Christmas Tree lighting Ideas
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Money News with Evan Lucas - 11th August
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Money News with Deborah Knight - 2nd July
The ASX reaches another all time record high close; Australians suffering from ‘blind spots’ on their financial affairs; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes US Senate; super funds outpace the Australian share markets; retail sales give hint to rate cuts; Qantas suffers cyber attack; the banks team up for a new processing system; and Grady Wulff joins us for the Market Wrap.
Money News with Deborah Knight - 1st July
The new financial year starts; Sally McManus pushes back on super changes; Donald Trump tries to sell rice to Japan; Australian property prices keep rising; outlook for insurers looking promising; looking ahead on how to start your own small business; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Assistant Producer: Nelson Scott Technical Producer: Francis Fuller Publisher: Nine Radio
Money News with Deborah Knight - 30th June
The 2024-25 Financial year comes to an end with the ASX up 10%; the US gets closer to trade deals; a company driving medical innovation hits the ASX; the ACCC goes after Bupa; James Hardie gets its takeover target; investors turn to private credit; Netflix taking up more of our TV time; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Assistant Producer: Nelson Scott Technical Producer: Francis Fuller Publisher: Nine Radio
Money News with Deborah Knight - 26th June
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Money News with Deb Knight - 24th June
Markets breathe a sigh of relief as ceasefire talk drops the oil price; Virgin relists on the ASX; NSW & Qld state budgets drop with more debt & deficit; KFC loves teen customers; the outlook for small businesses as the new financial year closes in; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 16th June
Attacks in the Middle East see commodities such as gold & oil jump; the PM heads to the G7 to meet with Donald Trump on tariffs; Amazon pledges $20b to Australian data centres; the government looks to boost productivity; the $30b bid for Santos; ASX Ltd faces the music from ASIC; the costs of seeing health specialists forcing patients into difficult choice; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch...
Money News with Deb Knight - 12th June
Federal Budget faces a hit from increased defence and NDIS spending; household budgets get a welcome round of relief; English football revenue grows; Donald Trump’s tariff call hurts markets; women’s health & menopause treatment an untapped market; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 11th June
The ASX resets its record high; the US & China get closer to a trade truce; Qantas ends its JetstarAsia arm; Nintendo makes bank with its Switch 2 launch; cryptocurrency in demand as regulation gets closer; Gen Z workforce entry changes demands from employers; and Carl Capolingua joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 10th June
The ASX hits an all-time record high; the US & China get down to talks in London; Anthony Albanese opens up his second term by calling for a productivity summit; Monash IVF has second embryo transfer problem; AI use become popular in small business; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 9th June
The US descends into chaos, as talks set to resume with China over tariffs; former Business Council CEO honoured; tech giants push for energy storage; ASX having a good year; passive investing in property; and with the ASX closed, Elio D’Amato talks to us about green investment in the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Francis Fuller Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 5th June
Trade surplus contracts as GDP needs a boost; beef producers surviving in the wake of tariffs & bad weather; winter fruits dropping in prices; DNA data up for auction; lithium gets some love; newsrooms expanding; Toys R Us goes under; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 3rd June
The Fair Work Commission boosts the minimum wage by 3.5%; Labor’s superannuation changes continues to face opposition; the ATO monitors tax movements on super accounts; uncertainty drives RBA decision-making; worker demands change; ‘stayvestors’ becomes a new category’; and Evan Lucas joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Associate Producer: Janette Lakiss Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 2nd June
The future of AI put on the national agenda by the Business Council; Soul Patts & Brickworks enter into a merger; US and China again strained in trade relationship; Donald Trump lifts tariffs on steel & aluminium; planning your retirement; Imax plans more cinemas for Australia; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 27th May
Australian energy costs to grow, as the former RBA governor calls for more supply; Telstra pivots towards infrastructure; ATO’s reminder on GST fraud; Small Business Ombudsman sees green shoots; the new $7 billion Universal theme park set to take on Disney dominance; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 26th May
Healthscope goes into receivership; property prices predicted to rise, as auction clearance rates jump higher; the sorry state of small business; Only Fans up for sale; energy prices on the rise; warning on meat as drought conditions hit; natural disaster scam emerges; and Kyle Rodda joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 22nd May
Executives walk at both Rio Tinto and Fortescue; Bitcoin cracks through $110,000USD; Productivity Commission seeks opinions on how to boost the economy; Women’s State of Origin outrates the Men’s AFL; NBA playoff tickets selling for up to $62,000; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Chris Blancato Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 12th May
The US and China announce the details of their new trade deal, both announcing big cuts to their tariffs, but not calling them off, Pharma stocks take a tumble off the back of comments from the US president, Bitcoin prices skyrocket to a 3 month high, and a company making an ethical AI companion that can be a friend, a mentor… and a lover! Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 8th May
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Money News with Deb Knight - 6th May
The business of fashion in Australia struggles to get local production moving as stars wow with their outfits at the Met Gala, big banks continue to struggle on the back of poor results from Wespac, A surge in the tech sector with a Melbourne company landing a huge AI contract, and the importance of succession planning for small businesses. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 5th May
Donald Trump unleashes a new tariff on the rest of the world, the markets react to Anthony Albanese and the Labor government winning a second term, and oil prices plummet of the back of a dramatic escalation in output from OPEC, Westpac announces slow profits with knock on effects for the financial sector, motorsports has never been more popular in Australia as Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Technical Producer: Liam Achurch...
Money News with Scott Haywood - 14th April
The major political parties launch their campaigns by both putting forward a solution to the housing crisis; tariff concerns ease after Donald Trump gives some exemptions to electronics; tariff worries hurt auction clearances; maths skills harm the next generation of engineers; Netflix gets deeper into AI; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Scott Haywood Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 10th April
Donald Trump backs down on tariff plans for 75 countries; but the US goes harder again on China; Wall Street soars higher in a trading bonanza; the ASX gains 4.5% in a single day; Australia seeks a trade deal with the EU; the Coalition looks to a new Future Fund; Bill Gates sends an inheritance warning to his kids; and Kyle Rodda joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
What to do in the face of financial market uncertainty
Financial markets don't like fear and uncertainty, which become a vicious self fulfilling prophecy. The more value that's shed, the greater the fear and uncertainty, as the markets tumble lower and lower. The falls we're seeing on global share markets right now are on a scale not seen since the dark days of the Covid induced lockdowns five years ago. This time the panic is being triggered by one thing - US President Donald Trump's tariffs that he calls "beautiful".
Money News with Deb Knight - 3rd April
Donald Trump enacts 10% tariffs across-the-board; the beef industry the largest Aussie loser; the wine industry reacts after just recovering from Chinese measures; economists come out against the tariffs; Wall Street looks shaky ahead of its post-tariff open; a new streaming service arrives in Australia; and Scott Phillips joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Scott Haywood - 2nd April
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Money News with Deb Knight - 1st April
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Money News with Deb Knight - 31st March
The election campaign continues; Albo goes after the supermarkets; Dutton’s gas reservation policy gets some pushback; the super sector on notice over death benefit claims; the market sinks on the unknown of Trump tariffs; the gold price hits new highs; fighting scams as a household; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 27th March
Peter Dutton promises cuts to government spending & a domestic gas reservation policy as part of his Budget reply; Donald Trump slaps tariffs on the automotive industry; the Reject Shop gets a $259 million takeover bid; Australians spending big on sports; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap. Hosts: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 26th March
The fall-out from the Budget focuses on the government’s tax cuts; not a lot for small business though; inflation comes in lower than expected and within the RBA target range; Coles goes for a rebrand on its liquor options; how the construction industry is preparing for the Brisbane 2032 build; Airpods to be used as hearing aids; and Grady Wulff joins us for the Market Wrap.
'Tax relief ahead' – Chalmers promises 14 million Australians tax cuts under Labor’s pre-election budget
Home News ‘Tax relief ahead’ – Chalmers promises 14.. ‘Tax relief ahead’ – Chalmers promises 14 million Australians tax cuts under Labor’s pre-election budget Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has weighed in on the 2025 budget that was handed down and how it will aim to change the lives of Australians. Labor’s pre-election budget promises tax cuts for 14 million Australians, reducing the lowest tax rate from 16% to 14% by 2027.
Shadow Finance Minister not happy with 'pretty ordinary' budget
Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume is far from impressed with what she’s described as a “pretty ordinary” budget delivered by the Albanese Government on Tuesday night. New tax cuts and energy and HECS debt relief were cornerstones of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget announcement. But Senator Hume told Money News the budget was designed purely for the short term. Press PLAY to hear Jane Hume’s FULL interview “This is a pretty ordinary looking budget,” she said.
The Australian Federal Budget 2025 - Key points & breakdowns
Home Money Tax The Australian Federal Budget 2025 – Key.. The Australian Federal Budget 2025 – Key points & breakdowns Budget 2025Federal BudgetMONEY NEWS The Australian Federal Budget for 2025 introduces several key measures aimed at addressing cost-of-living pressures, enhancing healthcare, and investing in infrastructure. Listen above to hear Deborah Knight, John Stanley, Ollie Peterson & Pradeep Philip break down the main initiatives.
Money News with Deb Knight - 20th March
Jerome Powell gives the market confidence over the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs; 53,000 workers leave the economy in February; Virgin prepares for IPO; could late night talk shows return to Australian TV?; and Scott Phillips joins for the Market Wrap to explain the difference between spot prices and futures prices. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 18th March
Jim Chalmers gives a preview of what might come in the Budget; looking at how governments use our money; Westpac cuts variable rates – with conditions; Aussie miners helped by a jump in the gold price; small businesses push for change in the Budget; BYD brings on a fast-charging battery; and Henry Jennings joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 17th March
Jim Chalmers confirms an extra hit to the Budget; China’s consumption plans seek to boost the economy; the gold price jumps above $3000 an ounce; Australians get the message on cybersecurity; more of us planning to travel around the world; and Elio D’Amato joins us for the Market Wrap. Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
Money News with Deb Knight - 13th March
Energy prices to head higher by as much as 9%; global leaders react to US tariffs; DOGE not quite getting the job done; US inflation eases; big appointments to the C-suite; coal prices hit the skids; Formula One becomes a major attraction; Manhattan rent prices skyrocket; and Tony Sycamore joins us for the Market Wrap. Hosts: Deb Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine Radio Download this podcast here
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