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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward July 28, 2019 Australian swim star tests positive for banned substance Australia's swim team has attracted scrutiny after one of its female stars failed a drug test at the World Championships in South Korea. It's not appropriate 'that abortion is in the Crimes Act' Independent MP Alex Greenwich says many state politicians are 'surprised and embarrassed' that abortion is still criminalised in NSW. Facebook, Google 'indifferent' about scandals Major social media companies such as Facebook and Google are showing a 'disturbing indifference' about what is posted on their platforms, according to Australia's chief regulator. Murder suspects caught on CCTV in Canada Police in Canada are telling people to be on high alert after an Australian man and his girlfriend were murdered. NBN could 'eventually become worthless': Telstra CEO Telstra CEO Andy Penn says the high cost of the NBN's wholesale price may cause retailers to look at other technologies in order to make a profit. Nationals secretly model Newstart in defiance of Morrison The National Party has defied Prime Minister Scott Morrison by secretly conducting its own modelling on raising Newstart. George Calombaris could have faced $40m fine for wage theft Embattled celebrity chef George Calombaris and his MAdE Establishment could have faced a penalty that would have dwarfed the fine of $200,000 for underpaying staff $7.8 million in wages. Too much screen time is destroying children's eyes Excessive screen time is damaging children's eyes at an alarming rate and even leading to blindness. Govt 'has a role' in regulating big tech Shadow communications minister Michelle Rowland says she supports calls for companies like Facebook and Google to be subject to greater regulation. NSW set to decriminalise abortion Abortion laws in New South Wales are set to be overhauled when reforms are introduced to state parliament later this week. Jackie Trad in potential conflict over husband's law firm Embattled Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad continue to attract scrutiny after being accused of failing to declare that a state energy company she is responsible for employs a law firm which she has a major financial stake in. Hong Kong police, protestors clash in tear gas at banned protest Police fired tear gas and protesters threw bottles and rocks during clashes at a banned rally in Hong Kong. Merger to create super fund behemoth The merger of First State Super and VicSuper is poised to create Australia's second largest profit-for-members super fund. Sydney Dragway transformed into Mad Max mecca The Western Sydney International Dragway has been transformed into a Mad Max mecca as fans celebrate 40 years since the iconic film revved onto screens and changed Australian cinema forever. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe