Coalition and Opposition pledge billions ahead of election...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward February 24, 2019 Coalition and Opposition pledge billions ahead of election The government has announced $1.4 billion to transform Tasmania into an international hub, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying it will help bring Tasmania into the 21st century. Minister defends Georgina Downer's photo stunt Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has defended Liberal candidate Georgina Downer after she posed for a photo handing out a novelty cheque for a taxpayer-funded grant. Ex-tropical cyclone Oma batters Qld coast with 12m waves Ex-tropical cyclone Oma has triggered massive waves off Queensland's southeast coast, exceeding 12 metres offshore from Mooloolaba. Labor to establish Australian 'strategic shipping fleet' Labor has pledged to establish a 'strategic shipping fleet' to reduce Australia's reliance on foreign vessels, if elected. NSW Labor promises to upgrade classrooms New South Wales Labor is promising to replace one in five demountable classrooms with airconditioned 'brick and mortar' rooms if it wins the March state election. Vladimir Putin ready for Cuban Missile Crisis round two The Russian President says he will not back down from a second Cuban Missile Crisis if the United States wants a nuclear stand-off. Man dies falling through Gold Coast church roof A 23-year-old man has died after falling through the roof of a church on the Gold Coast. Victorian farmer targeted by 'vegan activists' A Victorian farmer has described the torment he has endured at the hands of vegan activists after 70 protestors ambushed his property and stole livestock. Govt commits $1.4 billion to revamp Hobart Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $1.4 billion deal to transform Hobart into an international city. Liberals preselect Vince Connelly to contest Stirling The Liberal Party has preselected former army officer Vince Connelly to contest the seat of Stirling at the next federal election. Govt to establish energy 'default market offer' The government will establish a 'default market offer' for power prices in a bid to bring electricity bills down. Senior cabinet ministers break rank to call on Brexit delay British Prime Minister Theresa May says she wants to get on with Brexit after three of her cabinet ministers publicly promised to defy her and vote to extend Article 50 if she can't get her deal through parliament. R Kelly's bail set at $1.4 million R&B singer R Kelly has had bail set at $US1.4 million after being charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in the US. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe