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News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward June 18, 2018 Treasurer rules out splitting income tax cut bill Treasurer Scott Morrison has told Sky News he will not split the government's plan for personal income tax cuts in order to ease their passage through the Senate. Brian Burston joins Palmer's United Australia Party One Nation Senator Brian Burston has confirmed he will become the first sitting politician of Clive Palmer's newly re-branded political party, United Australia Party. Labor's dividend imputation policy a 'house of cards': Morrison Treasurer Scott Morrison has hit out at Labor's proposed dividend imputation policy saying treasury modelling suggests it won't save as much as the party promised. Turnbull remains preferred PM despite party trailing Labor: Newspoll Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recorded a satisfaction of 40 per cent, his highest rating since he was elected in 2016, according to the latest Newspoll. Vandals deface makeshift memorial for Eurydice Dixon Fire crews have been forced to cleanup a makeshift memorial for murdered Melbourne woman Eurydice Dixon. Vandals struck the site at Princes Park in Carlton's North during the early hours of this morning. Ship fire brings New South Wales' Port Kembla to a halt Shipping in and out of New South Wales' Port Kembla has ground to a halt as firefighters battle a intense fire onboard a ship. Up to 100 firefighters are on their way from Illawarra and Sydney to assist local crews in their efforts. Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids had history of malfunctioning An inquest into the death of four people on Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride has found the attraction had already malfunctioned twice on the same day tragedy struck. Turnbull to meet with Tennant Creek mayor Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will meet Tennant Creek Mayor Steve Edgington in Canberra today amid the towns child sex abuse crisis. Government won't rollover to the EU: Ciobo Trade Minister Steven Ciobo says the government will take a firm position in their trade talks with the European Union. Wayne Swan prevails in ALP National Presidency bid Former Treasurer Wayne Swan has defeated Mark Butler in the race to claim Labor's National Presidency. Mr Swan will retire from the lower house at the next election before succeeding Mr Butler in the Labor hierarchy. I wanted to maintain my integrity: Burston FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE: Clive Palmer has unveiled his United Australia Party, confirming he will run candidates for every lower house seat at the next federal election. Former One Nation Senator Brian Burston has also pledged his allegiance. US and South Korea to suspend join military exercises this week The US and South Korea will reportedly suspend 'large-scale' military drills this week, providing North Korea keeps its promise on denuclearisation. Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Guatemala A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck Guatemala near where the Fuego volcano erupted a fortnight ago. So far there are no reports of death or injury. The scare comes just hours after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Japan, killing three people. Guatemala wraps up search efforts following Fuego volcano eruption Officials in Guatemala have ended their primary search for victims of the Fuego volcano eruption. At least 110 people are dead and a further 197 are missing after violent eruptions terrorised locals a fortnight ago. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe