Sharri Markson has been named one of Sydney’s most influential players for her “extraordinary advocacy on behalf of the Jewish community”.

“The Sky News host felt there was a leadership vacuum when it came to Jews being targeted in the wake of the 7 October attacks on Israel, particularly on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne,” the Daily Telegraph said on Wednesday, revealing her place at No 91 in its Sydney’s Power 100 list, which generated a 52-page magazine supplement.

Speaking to the Sky After Dark host on her eponymous program earlier, the Tele’s editor, Ben English, said: “I don’t want to cause any blushes, Sharri, but you’re one of the new entrants; so congratulations to you.”

Markson: “That is going to make me blush.”

Being part of the News Corp family certainly helps when it comes to making the list, now in its seventh year.

News Corp Australasia’s executive chair, Michael ­Miller (fifth), was lauded for launching the company’s “Back Australia” campaign.

The Sky News Australia chief executive, Paul Whittaker (22nd), the Tele commentator Ray Hadley (42nd) and Foxtel’s chief executive, Patrick Delany (23rd), were also honoured, despite Foxtel being sold by the Murdochs to Dazn earlier this year.

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