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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward January 17, 2020 Greens call for Bridget McKenzie to face Senate inquiry The Greens are calling for a Senate inquiry into Bridget McKenzie after the deputy Nationals leader was accused of "pork barrelling of the highest order". Strong financial markets will affect the way people 'make their vote' in next election Queensland Shadow Tourism Minister David Crisafulli says Australia's record stock market performance is "being driven by the US running hot" as dividends are "being paid at record levels". Morrison prepares to finalise tourism, business fire support The Prime Minister is continuing to finalise the details of financial support for bushfire affected small business and tourist operators. Trump impeachment trial opens in Senate The third impeachment trial in US history has been formally opened against President Donald Trump. NSW South Coast begin rebuilding following devastating bushfires A tourist town on the NSW South Coast is determined not to wait for the government's support package to start rebuilding, with shop keepers in Mogo finding new ways to keep their businesses open. Qld 'can't afford to host 2032 Olympic Games': Hanson One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson is campaigning against Queensland's bid for the 2032 Olympics, claiming regional communities don't want it. Eastern Australia receives heaviest rainfall in years Parts of eastern Australia have received over a month's worth of rain over just 24-hours following one of the driest December on record. Missing toddler and her dog found in remote WA A three-year-old girl who went missing on a remote cattle station in Western Australia has been found alive after more than 24-hours. Woman's body found inside Sydney unit The death of a sex worker in Sydney's east is being treated as a suspected murder. This week in politics: Funding announcements overshadowed by 'slush fund' saga The government has done its best to look busy with roundtables and announcements as it responds to the fire crisis. Morrison to face pressure from 'scathing' grant scandal Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says a "scathing" auditor-general report into sports grant allocations will put Prime Minister Scott Morrison "under heat". Labor demands Deputy Nationals Leader step down over sports grant allegations Labor is demanding Deputy Nationals Leader Bridget McKenzie step down following allegations she ignored recommendations and prioritised marginal seats when allocating funds for local sports programs. Study finds sepsis is bigger killer than three types of cancer combined Sepsis is a bigger killer than bowel, breast and pancreatic cancer combined, according to a new study. China's fourth quarter GDP grows six per cent China's economy has grown in line with expectations for the fourth quarter. Prince Harry back at the palace for public engagement Prince Harry is carrying out his first public engagement since announcing last week he and wife Meghan would be stepping back as senior royals. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe