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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward September 30, 2019 Politicians have to stop 'grandstanding' on the drought Politicians have to stop "grandstanding" and take practical, proactive steps to ameliorate the harm caused by the drought, according to Sky News host Chris Kenny. Sydney will be a 'vibrant city' if lockout laws are scrapped Lockout laws need to be relaxed if Sydney is to become the "vibrant city it should be'' says Tourism expert Margy Osmond. Govt urged to prioritise relationship with US over China The majority of voters believe the federal government should prioritise Australia's relationship with the United States over China. UK govt says there is no way ISIS bride will be allowed to return Britain's home secretary has warned Islamic State bride Shamima Begum there is no way she will be allowed back into the country. Qld govt fails to reach royalties deal for Adani The Queensland Government has failed to reach a deal on royalties for the controversial Adani coal mine in Central Queensland. RBA poised to slash interest rates on Tuesday The official interest rate could be slashed below one per cent following back-to-back rate cuts in June and July. Scrapping lockout laws will 'harm' the community A relaxation of Sydney's lockout laws will cause harm to the community, according to the head of Sydney's St Vincent's Emergency Department Dr Paul Preisz. NDIS spending explodes as agency struggles with demand Spending by the National Disability Insurance Scheme has skyrocketed, with reports indicating that nearly half of the agency's ballooning costs stem from external contractors, as it struggles to cope with demand. Govt denies it's planning to scrap compulsory super Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has denied claims the government is planning to scrap compulsory superannuation for low income and young workers. Agriculture Minister issues frank advice to drought-stricken farmers The Agriculture Minister has issued some frank advice to farmers grappling with the drought, warning them to consider "selling up" if they still need government support after four years. Govt should 'stop playing games' with retirement income review Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Morrison Government needs to "stop playing games" with the retirement income review and push on with the legislated 12 per cent increase to superannuation. Public support 'rising' for Trump impeachment inquiry US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says public support has risen for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over a controversial phone call with Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Consumer confidence falls 'to a two-year low' Economist Chris Richardson says Australia can expect a rates cut on Tuesday because "the RBA does still see a weakness in the economy". Australia takes leading role in drone technologies Australia is taking a leading role in drone technologies. While the public is finding it harder to fly consumer drones, there's a whole new remotely piloted aircraft industry emerging - serving the community and creating jobs. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe