Govt announces additional ADF support for fire ravaged parts of NSW...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 27, 2019 Govt announces additional ADF support for fire ravaged parts of NSW The Australian Defence Force will increase its support to New South Wales fire authorities as a bushfire emergency continues to grip the state. Hundreds of Qld farmers kicked off drought relief payment Hundreds of Queensland farmers have been kicked off drought hardship payments. Russia detains Putin critics, 'forcing' one to go to a remote Arctic military base Russian opposition campaigner Ruslan Shaveddinov has been forced into the military and posted to a remote air base in the Arctic. Tributes paid to family who died in Costa del Sol pool tragedy Tributes have been paid to the father and two children who died in a pool accident on the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve. Sydney to Hobart race tightens on day two It's gearing up to be a super maxi showdown, as crews battle it out on day two of the Sydney to Hobart race. White Island volcano was inspected by safety regulator months before eruption A New Zealand workplace regulator visited White Island Tours only months before the Island's volcano erupted killing 17 people. Recall issued for exploding Sriracha bottles A popular hot sauce is being recalled across Australia over fears the bottles could explode upon opening, spraying the spicy liquid onto customers. More than 140 applications-to-die lodged under Vic euthanasia laws New figures have revealed more than 140 applications to die have been made by terminally ill Victorians since voluntary assisted dying was legalised. Albanese calls for govt compensation for volunteer firefighters Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has applauded the efforts of volunteer firefighters battling blazes across the country calling for government compensation for their ongoing efforts. Govt urged to increase facial scans to counter increasing threats of terrorism The department of Home Affairs has warned the government the greater use of biometric facial recognition technology is needed to counter increasing threats of terrorism and organised crime. Netanyahu faces Likud leadership challenge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a challenge for the Likud Party leadership from hardline right-wing politician Gideon Sa'ar. Experts confident of retail figures despite slow start Retail experts have expressed confidence in meeting a $2.5 billion earnings goal over the Christmas period despite a slow start to Boxing Day sales. Asia witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse Large crowds across Asia have marvelled at the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe