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Prime Minister Albanese apologises for crude podcast comments
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments he made about wanting to “shag” pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast last week. Mr Albanese took part in a game called “shag, marry, date” on the programme alongside comedian Nikki Osborne. His office later issued a statement saying: “I apologise unequivocally for the comments.”
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The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership
In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.
Fark
· Jul 10, 2026
Count Binface does a live interview with the BBC. Say what you will about him, but he really knows how to talk trash [Video]
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The West Australian
· Jul 10, 2026
Not one Albanese Government Minister condemns lewd comments on Deep Bush podcast
Not one senior Albanese Government minister has condemned the Prime Minister’s lewd and sexually charged comments on his X-rated podcast interview.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 23, 2026
‘Too many cliches’: Angus Taylor urged to talk more sincerely in press conferences
Former Labor MP Michael Dancy says Opposition Leader Angus Taylor needs to talk more sincerely at press conferences. “He uses too many cliches in press conferences,” Mr Danby told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “He had the word angry one day, and he used it about 20 times. “You’ve got to relax more; you’ve got to talk more sincerely.”
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
PM Australia minta maaf kerana komen mahu berkahwin dengan Kylie Minogue
SYDNEY: Perdana Menteri Australia, Anthony Albanese pada Isnin memohon maaf kerana menyatakan dalam satu temu bual baru-baru ini bahawa beliau mahu berkahwin dengan bintang pop, Kylie Minogue. Albanese diminta memilih penghibur Australia yang akan beliau kahwini, tidur atau keluar bersama ketika muncul dalam sebuah audio siar komedi tempatan minggu lalu. “Oh, Kylie, sudah tentu,” katanya ... Read more The post PM Australia minta maaf kerana komen mahu berkahwin dengan Kylie Minogue appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Daily Mail
· Jul 9, 2026
Strewth! What was the Aussie PM to do? Tell people that he doesn't fancy Kylie? Australia's paroxysm of indignation over a cheeky podcast is the very reason we get the politicians we do - wary, colourless, inauthentic and boring: EITHNE TYNAN
Strewth! What was the Aussie PM to do? Tell people that he doesn't fancy Kylie? Australia's paroxysm of indignation over a cheeky podcast is the very reason we get the politicians we do - wary, colourless, inauthentic and boring: EITHNE TYNAN
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Related coverage for "Prime Minister Albanese apologises for crude podcast comments": The Tribune — Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership. Fark — Count Binface does a live interview with the BBC. Say what you will about him, but he really knows how to talk trash [Video]. The West Australian — Not one Albanese Government Minister condemns lewd comments on Deep Bush podcast . Sky News Australia — ‘Too many cliches’: Angus Taylor urged to talk more sincerely in press conferences. Utusan Malaysia — PM Australia minta maaf kerana komen mahu berkahwin dengan Kylie Minogue. Daily Mail — Strewth! What was the Aussie PM to do? Tell people that he doesn't fancy Kylie? Australia's paroxysm of indignation over a cheeky podcast is the very reason we get the politicians we do - wary, colourless, inauthentic and boring: EITHNE TYNAN