Hot and windy conditions fan fire danger across Australia...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 30, 2019 Hot and windy conditions fan fire danger across Australia Hot temperatures and high winds are creating fire danger in three states as Australia's bushfire emergency continues. Paying volunteers 'diminishes' spirit: Abetz Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz says compensating volunteer firefighters would diminish the spirit of volunteering. Australia must be prepared for political warfare: Sharma Liberal MP Dave Sharma warns Australia must be prepared to wage "political warfare" and develop offensive intelligence capabilities to destabilise foreign enemies. Palaszczuk jabs Morrison over volunteer firefighter pay A political brawl has erupted over Scott Morrison's plan to compensate volunteer firefighters. Biden's presidential bid loses momentum New polls show Joe Biden losing ground in the race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Politicians torn over Sydney fireworks display NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has called for Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display to be cancelled — a stance echoed by a petition which has accrued more than 270,000 signatures. Two dead in Texas church shooting Two people have been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a church near Fort Worth in the US state of Texas. Protecting pets from firework stress While New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, for many pets it can be a cause of stress and anxiety. Govt tightens caffeine imports after man, 21, dies of overdose Importers of high dose caffeine products have been put on notice after a young man died of an overdose. Qld Premier denies refusing funding for volunteer firefighters Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has denied reports she refused to sign-up to the Morrison government's compensation plan for volunteer firefighters. Morrison defends delay in compensation for volunteer firefighters Scott Morrison has defended the delay in announcing compensation for volunteer NSW firefighters, insisting the announcement was made on Sunday after advice from those "directly responsible for fighting fires." Search underway for ship passenger feared overboard near NZ A search is underway amid fears a cruise ship passenger went overboard off the coast of New Zealand's North Island. US economy shows signs of improvement despite trade war concerns The US economy is showing signs of improvement with consumer spending up, the jobs market booming and interest rates low. Zac Efron rushed to Aus hospital after contracting life-threatening illness Zac Efron came face-to-face with a life-threatening illness while filming a new series in Papua New Guinea — forcing medical personnel to fly the Hollywood star to Australia for treatment. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe