News about Alan Jones

Inside the great, ugly tower that is the queen of Sydney 's seat of power, the monarch herself was reportedly having a crisis and anxious for my presence. The summons to attend Lord Mayor Clover Moore was immediate: 'Clover needs you in her office. Now! It's urgent.'

An estate agent has warned landlords will stop renting out properties thanks to Labour's no-fault eviction ban, claiming some have already started raising rents in preparation. The new legislation hailed by many as a solution to some of the nightmarish problems plaguing renters comes into force today. From bidding wars and rent hikes to evictions after complaining about mould, renters have faced a wide range of stressful living situations over the years. But The Renters' Rights Bill is meant to ensure greater security for renters by creating a 'level playing field between tenants and landlords', the Government said. But an Alan Jones, managing director of Curlett Jones Estates (right) has warned landlords are sneakily skirting the bill and have been preparing for it over the last 12 months so they can have 'control'.

The shock resignation comes amid increasing pressure on the city's ailing breakfast program and with the show's three leading stars expected to be axed within weeks.

4BC insiders have revealed the program's current hosts are already being talked about in the past tense as desperate execs scramble to arrest the station's disastrous ratings nosedive.

Alan Jones' return to television appears to have been delayed after Chris Smith took the veteran broadcaster's slot on digital network ADH-TV.  Chris Smith Tonight debuted on Monday in the space formerly held by Jones on the network.  New episodes are expected Monday through Thursday weekly, with Jones' former colleague Smith at the helm. 

Alan Jones appeared in good spirits as he made a rare public appearance last week.  The veteran broadcaster attended a dinner to celebrate Matt Canavan's 10th anniversary in the Senate at The Paddock restaurant in Queensland on Thursday. The 83-year-old smiled as he posed with other attendees, including Liberal National Party representatives Donna Kirkland and Glen Kelly. 

Jo Durie was the British No 1 women's player for most of her career, winning two Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles with Jeremy Bates: She was also the second British woman after Virginia Wade to win a million dollars in prize money.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENCE: The department store is viewed mainly as a post-1850 phenomenon although many businesses, notably Fortnum & Mason (1707) and Debenhams (1778), had their origins in the 18th century. However, they were, respectively, a grocer's and a draper's merchants at the time. Certainly, the precursor to the department store was Harding, Howell & Co., established in Pall Mall in 1796. The shop was on the ground floor, divided by glazed mahogany partitions into four 'departments': furs and fans; haberdashery; jewellery, ornaments and perfumery; millinery and textiles. Modern multi-level department stores were influenced by Aristide Boucicaut's redevelopment, in 1852, of an early novelty shop to create Le Bon Marche in Paris, which transformed traditional retail by offering a wide range of goods on multiple floors under one roof.

Millions of Britons have been targeted with a type of impersonation scam, where fraudsters pose as officials such as bank workers or police to convince victims to hand over their savings. As much as £78.9m was stolen through such scams last year. Margaretha Smith (inset) was saved from handing over cash to fraudsters on the BBC show Scam Interceptors.

Celebrity accountant Anthony Bell has made a rare appearance with his glamorous new girlfriend, ex-cricket WAG Annika Martyn.  The couple, who confirmed they are dating in November following months of speculation, were spotted together on Friday enjoying a sun-drenched power walk at Bondi Beach.  Looking sporty yet stylish, Annika displayed her trim pins in a pair or tiny pink bike shorts, while completing her look with a black high-neck tank top, white sneakers and a matching jumper tied around her svelte waist. 

Alan Jones has denied allegations that he is selling his opulent Sydney apartment overlooking Circular Quay. However, prospective buyers have been led around the former radio broadcaster's home and forcibly sign tight confidentiality agreements, according to Domain. Jones, 82, told the Herald, "I have no plans to sell and the house is not on the market."

Alan Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has been absolutely devastated by recent reports of indecent assault, which he refutes. But even as the radio veteran has promised to resume his broadcasting work after returning to Australia, supporters close to the 82-year-old said the mental trauma he suffered as a result of the allegations had greatly affected him. Jones was 'actually struggling to recover from his latest health problems,' and 'his wellbeing was getting worse than expected,' according to a close friend.'

After returning to Australia, radio veteran Alan Jones has promised to resume his broadcasting work. Mr Jones, 82, said he planned to get back to the microphone but that he had been blocked by a new wave of health issues. Mr Jones was the subject of a series of reports in Nine Newspapers this year implying that he preyed on young men during his career.

Sky Sports interviewed fans about their aspiration F1 track and brought it to life in images and an animation ahead of the new season. The 3.7-mile-long circuit includes elements from several Grand Prix series, including the Suzuka ferris wheel in Japan, Eau Rouge of Spa in Belgium, the Hairpin Hotel in Monaco, and the uphill climb at Circuit of the Americas. Silverstone is incorporated in the pouring rain, with the venerable RAF Red Arrows flying overhead to add some colour to a typical British summer day.

Earlier this month, Jackie 'O' Henderson and Braith Anasta were seen flirting while sailing on Sydney Harbour with a slew of other actors. The 49-year-old radio host and 42-year-old former NRL star on SailGP's fifth visit to Sydney ahead of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix. The blonde Kyle & Jackie O Show co-host rocked a vibrant yellow flared mini dress by Alexis, which retails for about $900, and wore her hair tied back in a ponytail for the windy weather.

Jackie 'O' Henderson has broken silence on the bouquet of Valentine's Day flowers she received on Tuesday. On Wednesday's Kyle and Jackie O Show, the radio titan, 49, who is currently single, talked about the surprising romantic gesture from a 'unknown admirer'. Although the sender's identity was unknown, she revealed that the accompanying card gave her a hint.

According to sources, the former radio broadcaster, 82, purchased the two-bedroom Lower River Terrace home for $200,000 in 1987. Since reportedly selling it last year for $1.35 million last year, Alan has made a large profit on the two-level 190sqm investment unit. The impressive unit features a light and modern living space with white tiling, as well as a large sliding door leading to a covered balcony with stunning city views.

EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Bilham, 22, (pictured left and right at court today) pretended to be a young man named George Parry when the pair first met, covering her long blonde hair even when they slept together. Last year, she was caught guilty of one sexual assault by kissing but not guilty of 16 other charges that resulted in a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Bilham was later ordered to perform unpaid work by a judge who said she had arranged a'carefully planned deception' to 'profit' from her victim's 'naivety.' The former hotel housekeeper was sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assault. However, she was back in court today, accused of violating its terms by deleting the internet browsing history on her phone.

Daniel Ricciardo, who has run out of time to reclaim a seat with Red Bull, has said Australian Formula One legend Alan Jones. Ricciardo, who now drives for AlphaTauri, says he is "back in love" with the sport after being away from Formula 1 last year.

A schoolboy was reportedly assaulted by former radio star and Wallabies coach Alan Jones more than six years ago and was charged with indecent assault (pictured left and right). He has denied charges made against a radio employee, a waiter, a musician, and a young businessman who has since died.

The controversial broadcaster and former football coach have a long tradition of assisting young athletes, especially when they are in danger. When leading the Wallabies and later stints in rugby league, Jones was accused of singling out players for favouritism. The 82-year-old man, who began on a small dairy farm in Queensland, now appears in court with prominent figures in industry, sport, and politics in his apartment, which is one of Sydney's most prominent addresses. Jones is pictured left to right with Olympic swimming gold medalist Grant Hackett, seven-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, Wallabies great Phil Kearns, and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Alan Jones ruled the Australian radio airwaves with a legendary degree of influence for more than three decades, but he kept his personal life largely private. Jones departed from his 2GB radio job in May 2020, but the Sydney Morning Herald's latest research has threatened to shatter the broadcaster's legacy. During his high-profile career, the five men included allegations that the former talkback radio king used his position to'prey on a number of young men, indecently assaulting them, groping, or inappropriately touching them without their permission.'

Alexander Hartman, the late tech guru whose brother helped put Roxy Jacenko's husband out of jail, has been named as one of four men suspected of being a sexual predator. According to nine newspapers, Alex Hartman made allegations that he was Alan Jones' 'prey' and that the broadcaster'forces himself on young men and uses his influence in a predatory manner.'

After one of his accusers confided in Jones about a suspected incident during a private meeting, the 2GB radio host said his friendship with him was'severed.' Hadley said the former 2GB employee spoke to him for the first time about 'unwanted sexual advances,' which he had been receiving from his boss Alan Jones. Alan Jones denied the charges made through his counsel, Mark O'Brien Legal, alleging that they were'scandalous, grossly offensive, and clearly defamatory of him.'