Eagle-eyed viewers noticed something odd during budget night—can you see it?
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Live TV always has the potential for unexpected moments, especially during major political coverage.
What started as routine budget analysis took an amusing turn when an unexpected detail in the background caught viewers' attention.
Here’s what happened during Sky News Australia’s Federal Budget coverage.
Sky News Australia’s coverage of the 2025–2026 Federal Budget took an unexpected turn on 25 March night when an entirely different program appeared to be playing in the background.
Journalist Sharri Markson shared images to social media of herself posing inside the Sky News Canberra studios, seemingly unaware of what was on a large screen behind her.
The screen displayed a scene from Married at First Sight, featuring controversial couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou engaged in a heated argument in their apartment bedroom.
Sharri, 41, captioned her photos: ‘Out of lock-up and onto Sky News for budget analysis in Canberra!’
Dressed in an all-red ensemble, she wore a scarlet skirt with a matching shirt and jacket.
She posed alongside radio host Ross Greenwood in one photo and later took another with Sky News AM Agenda host Laura Jayes.
Sharri is an investigations editor at The Australian and hosts her own program, Sharri, which airs on Sky News Australia from Monday to Thursday.
She has received multiple journalism accolades, including two Walkley Awards.
Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Federal Budget, unveiling several measures aimed at easing financial pressures on Australians.
The government announced tax cuts set to take effect next year, a $150 energy rebate, and a $19 billion reduction in student debt.
The tax cuts had passed the House of Representatives and were awaiting a Senate decision.
The budget also included a $7.9 billion boost for bulk-billing incentives, meaning nine out of ten GP visits would effectively be free.
Additionally, a $793 million investment was committed to women’s health.
Reports suggested Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expected to call the election for 3 May, with speculation that an announcement could come as early as 28 March.
In a previous story, we covered how the proposed Federal Budget includes key updates that could impact pensioners and the senior community.
With cost-of-living pressures on the rise, these changes may bring much-needed relief to older Australians.
Read more to see how these updates could affect you.
With an election on the horizon and budget promises in place, do you think these measures will be enough to ease cost-of-living pressures? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
What started as routine budget analysis took an amusing turn when an unexpected detail in the background caught viewers' attention.
Here’s what happened during Sky News Australia’s Federal Budget coverage.
Sky News Australia’s coverage of the 2025–2026 Federal Budget took an unexpected turn on 25 March night when an entirely different program appeared to be playing in the background.
Journalist Sharri Markson shared images to social media of herself posing inside the Sky News Canberra studios, seemingly unaware of what was on a large screen behind her.
The screen displayed a scene from Married at First Sight, featuring controversial couple Awhina Rutene and Adrian Araouzou engaged in a heated argument in their apartment bedroom.
Sharri, 41, captioned her photos: ‘Out of lock-up and onto Sky News for budget analysis in Canberra!’
Dressed in an all-red ensemble, she wore a scarlet skirt with a matching shirt and jacket.
She posed alongside radio host Ross Greenwood in one photo and later took another with Sky News AM Agenda host Laura Jayes.
Sharri is an investigations editor at The Australian and hosts her own program, Sharri, which airs on Sky News Australia from Monday to Thursday.
She has received multiple journalism accolades, including two Walkley Awards.
Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Federal Budget, unveiling several measures aimed at easing financial pressures on Australians.
The government announced tax cuts set to take effect next year, a $150 energy rebate, and a $19 billion reduction in student debt.
The tax cuts had passed the House of Representatives and were awaiting a Senate decision.
The budget also included a $7.9 billion boost for bulk-billing incentives, meaning nine out of ten GP visits would effectively be free.
Additionally, a $793 million investment was committed to women’s health.
Reports suggested Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was expected to call the election for 3 May, with speculation that an announcement could come as early as 28 March.
In a previous story, we covered how the proposed Federal Budget includes key updates that could impact pensioners and the senior community.
With cost-of-living pressures on the rise, these changes may bring much-needed relief to older Australians.
Read more to see how these updates could affect you.
With an election on the horizon and budget promises in place, do you think these measures will be enough to ease cost-of-living pressures? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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