Bill to ban live sheep exports 'might pass parliament' within weeks...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward May 20, 2018 Bill to ban live sheep exports 'might pass parliament' within weeks Greens MP Adam Bandt has told Sky News there may be the numbers in federal parliament to pass a private members bill that will phase out live sheep export. Independent investigation into Gaza violence is in the interest of all: Albanese Labor is calling on the government to explain why it voted against an independent investigation into the killing of Palestinians in Gaza. Millions tune in to watch the royal wedding CEREMONY RECAP: Millions of people around the world watched the unconventional wedding ceremony between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Anti-corruption watchdog powerless to investigate Victoria Police Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog says it can't properly investigate misconduct from the state's police because it lacks the power to search and arrest police officers. First lady Melania Trump released from hospital First Lady Melania Trump has returned home to the White House after an unknown kidney procedure at hospital. Former Malaysian PM slams police for property raids Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has criticised police raids that seized luxury items from properties linked to him, in an effort to find evidence of corruption. New York-themed festival to decorate Melbourne Melbourne is set for a New York City-style makeover this winter as the MEL+NYC festival takes over its streets. Queensland set to annouce $45b infrastructure splurge Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad is expected to announce a $45 billion splurge on infrastructure to address the state's growing population and demand for jobs. NSW Deputy Premier announces 'Brumbies Bill' New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro has announced a 'Brumbies Bill' to give legal recognition to Snowy Mountain brumbies as part of Australia's heritage. Tasmanian government to cap electricity price rise The Hodgman government will table legislation to limit power price increases under a state government policy aimed at lowering living costs. Wages are 'flatlining' or going backwards: Bandt Greens MP Adam Bandt has told Sky News that Australia's minimum wage, compared to the cost of living, has 'rotted away over decades' and bred a class of 'working poor'. Muqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq election but government formation lagging A coalition led by Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has won Iraq's election, according to final results released on the country's polls. Eight dead, dozens injured in Afghan stadium explosions Multiple explosions have killed eight people and injured dozens more at a cricket stadium in the Afghan city of Jalalabad. Kelly Slater's 'Surf Ranch' opens in the United States Professional surfer Kelly Slater has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in a 'surf ranch' as a way to grow the sport. Reports CBA staff used fraudulent 'Dollarmite' accounts for bonuses Reports have emerged that Commonwealth Bank staff fraudulently topped up thousands of children's Dollarmite accounts in order to get bonuses. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe