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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward September 20, 2019 PM arrives to pomp and ceremony in Washington Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared America Australia's most important ally and strategic partner after arriving in Washington ahead of an historic state dinner. Week in politics: Labor opposes Hanson inquiry role Accusations the family court is failing vulnerable Australians have led to the establishment of an inquiry into the system. Unmarried Australians could be jailed in Bali, under proposed laws Unmarried Australians in Bali could be thrown behind bars under radical new laws being considered by Indonesia's parliament. Thousands of Australian students strike for climate action Thousands of students across Australia are skipping school to demand more action on climate change. Tamil family accuses Dutton of 'lying' about Christmas Island conditions Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's claims about Christmas Island's comfortable living conditions are a "complete lie", according to Biloela's Tamil family. NSW passes abortion amendment to prevent gender selection An amendment to the controversial abortion bill has passed the New South Wales upper house overnight. Photos of Iran detainee used to promote a religious university Photos of the Australian academic jailed in Iran have been used to promote one of Iran's religious universities. Qld lifesavers plead with beachgoers after deadliest year on record Queensland has experienced its deadliest year in history on its beaches after 21 lives were lost in the 2018-19 financial year. White House prepares for state dinner Preparations are underway at the White House for the first state dinner for an Australian prime minister in 13 years. McCormack defends Hanson's appointment to family law inquiry Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack has defended the decision to appoint Pauline Hanson as deputy chair of the family law inquiry, saying the One Nation leader is "committed to making sure that we get the right outcomes". US-Aus alliance 'underpins our national security' Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says America's warm welcome to Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he touched down in Washington was a sign of a strong relationship going forward. US orders more sanctions on Iran US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says more sanctions will be imposed on Iran following allegations the country attacked Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. Auction clearance rates above 70 per cent Auction clearance rates are above 70 per cent for the fifth week in a row as the spring property market blooms. Three win $150 million Powerball jackpot Three people have become overnight millionaires with Powerball's whopping $150 million jackpot. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe