Final preparations underway for New Year's Eve celebrations...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward December 31, 2018 Final preparations underway for New Year's Eve celebrations Final preparations are underway for various New Year's Eve celebrations across Australia, with millions expected to descend on the nation's capital cities. Sydney Lord Mayor slams decision to charge fees for NYE events Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has taken a swipe at the city's event organisers that are charging fees for revellers to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks. Ball tampering scandal takes a heavy toll on Australian cricket: Year in Review The ball tampering scandal, which saw captain Steve Smith, deputy David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft banned for up to a year, shook cricket right down to its seams and caused a widespread uproar within the Australian public. NSW Opposition to consider pill testing NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley has signalled a major policy overhaul after flagging that his government would consider pill testing, if elected in March. Raft of issues plaguing My Health Record database Fraudulent activity and incorrect information are just some issues plaguing the My Health Record database, a new report claims. Liberal MPs label Dutton as 'selfish' and 'arrogant' Liberal MPs have attacked Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, labelling him 'selfish' and 'arrogant' after he accused Malcolm Turnbull of running a 'paralysed government', according to The Australian. Man suffers severe burns after Sydney boat explosion A man has suffered burns to 30 per cent of his body after a boat exploded on Sydney Harbour. Clear conditions forecast for Melbourne's NYE celebrations Clear and dry conditions are forecast for Melbourne's New Year's Eve celebrations, much to the relief of Lord Mayor Sally Capp. Governor-General's office to request more funding The office of Governor-General Sir Peter Gosgrove is in talks with the government for additional funding, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Bob Hawke reveals he's in 'terrible' health Former prime minister Bob Hawke expects Bill Shorten to win the federal election, but has hinted he may not be around to see it. Turnbull 'more spiteful than Kevin Rudd': Dutton Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has slammed former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, calling him 'incompetent' and 'more spiteful than Kevin Rudd'. Auckland readies to usher in 2019 Auckland will become the first major city to welcome 2019, with preparations for the country's annual fireworks display begins in earnest. New financial rules to come into effect on January 1 Female sanitary products are set to become GST free and NAB customers will be charged ATM fees, as new financial rules and regulations come into effect on January 1. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe