At least 290 dead in Sri Lanka explosions...

Australia's election channel. View Online   |   Forward April 22, 2019 At least 290 dead in Sri Lanka explosions A police spokesperson has confirmed 290 people have died and 500 people injured after a series of explosions across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Shorten goes on the offensive on wages Bill Shorten says an incoming Labor government would argue forcefully to the Fair Work Commission in favour of an increase to the minimum wage. Leaders condemn Sri Lanka bomb attacks Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned Australians to reconsider travelling to Sri Lanka after a series of bombs killed 290 people and injured more than 500 people on Easter Sunday. Tens of millions of girls are missing due to selective abortions A slew of girls are missing due to gender-based abortions, with society's long-held preference for boys causing distortion among populations. Father and son volunteer lifesavers drown off south-west Victoria Two volunteer surf lifesavers, who were father and son, have drowned in waters off south-west Victoria during a rescue attempt. Baby dies while on flight to Perth Police and airline officials are investigating the death of a two-month-old-baby, who passed away on an early morning flight from Kuala Lumpur to Perth on Monday morning. Body of kayaker missing off Gold Coast found A body has been found after a search resumed for a missing kayaker on the Gold Coast. Man, 49, charged with murder after woman's body found in garage A man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman in Minto in Sydney's south-west. Morrison fends off water buyback concerns Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a slew of policies aimed at migrant communities as he tours the marginal seat of La Trobe in Victoria. Morrison accused of 'cherry-picking' climate data The Prime Minister has been accused of 'cherry-picking' data in the row over climate change policy. CFMEU warns Labor against jeopardising Adani mine: reports The CFMEU has reportedly warned Labor against taking any action that could jeopardise Queensland's Adani coal mine ahead of the election. Sri Lanka's Colombo airport forced into lockdown after bomb found Security forces in Sri Lanka remain on high alert after a pipe bomb was discovered at Colombo International Airport. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe