Sri Lankan contractor charged over blueprint to attack 'symbolic' Sydney locations...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward August 31, 2018 Sri Lankan contractor charged over blueprint to attack 'symbolic' Sydney locations A Sri Lankan contractor for the University of NSW has been charged with a terror offence following an investigation by the New South Wales Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Australia has nothing to fear from Chelsea Manning: Human Rights Law Centre Executive Director Human Rights Law Centre's Hugh de Kretser says the Australian government should grant a visa to US whistleblower Chelsea Manning into the country. James Ricketson sentenced to six years in Cambodian jail Australian documentary maker James Ricketson has been found guilty of espionage in Cambodia. The 69-year-old has been sentenced to six years behind bars for allegedly collecting information that could jeopardise the country's national security. AFL boss denies special treatment in Dutton au pairs case AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says he didn't personally lobby Immigration Minister Peter Dutton in regards to a French au pair linked to a family member. Toll giant Transurban buys Sydney's WestConnex motorway The New South Wales Government has announced Transurban has bought a controlling 51 per cent stake in the Sydney's 17 billion dollar WestConnex motorway project. Morrison set to ink free trade deal with Indonesia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has touched down in Jakarta where he will put the finishing touches on a free trade deal with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo. Residents warned Melbourne factory fire could still burn for several days Firefighters have brought the factory fire burning in Melbourne's west under control but warn residents the smoke still poses a danger and may take several days to extinguish. Health experts call on government to spend more on drug overdose prevention Public health experts are calling for the government to increase spending on education and treatment programs that target drug overdoses. Bishop a 'huge loss' for the Coalition The Australian's Andrew Burrell has told Sky News Julie Bishop's decision to stay on the backbench is a 'huge loss' for the Coalition, especially in Western Australia. US threatens China with sanctions unless it maintains pressure on North Korea US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs and sanctions on China unless the Asian powerhouse increases economic pressure on North Korea. Fears decoupling carbon cuts from energy policy could spark investment uncertainty Generators have warned Prime Minister Scott Morrison's move to relegate carbon emissions cuts from energy policy could threaten the government's bid to slash power prices. It's not about Dutton's use of powers, it's about the process: Neumann FULL INTERVIEW: Shadow Immigration Minister Shayne Neumann says Peter Dutton's intervention in allowing two au pairs to stay in Australia is 'unacceptable' and he should come clean. Thousands attend Aretha Franklin's open casket ceremony in Detroit Thousands of fans have lined up for hours outside a church in a Michigan city to pay tribute to legendary singer Aretha Franklin, who died at age 76 after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Death toll from New Mexico bus crash expected to increase At least four people have died after a truck collided head-on with a bus along an interstate highway in the US state of New Mexico. The implications of Indonesia ending its decade long FTA abstinence Protectionist pressure from Indonesian nationalists has seen the Asian nation abstain from any new trade agreements for a decade. But now Prime Minister Scott Morrison is on the verge of signing a new Free Trade Agreement with Indonesia. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe