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Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward February 17, 2020 EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Ambassador calls for end to 'harsh' coronavirus travel ban China's ambassador to Australia Cheng Jingye has called on Australia to remove "harsh" travel ban restrictions in the wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. First home buyers leading 'recovery of the Australian housing market' Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says first home buyers are leading the "recovery of the Australian housing market". 'Canberra comatosis' preventing tax reform: NSW treasurer NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has criticised federal politicians for being too concerned with "day-to-day" survival, branding the issue "Canberra comatosis", as he calls for bold tax reforms. Hundreds to lose their jobs as Holden closes for good Hundred of people are set to lose their jobs by the year's end as General Motors axes Holden after 72 years of operation in Australia. Backpackers granted visa benefits to assist with bushfire rebuild Backpackers will be granted special visa benefits as part of a new program aimed at fast-tracking the bushfire rebuild and boosting tourism. Coalition split over net zero emissions target by 2050 The Coalition is still split on the prospect of a net zero emissions target by 2050. Australian researchers find potential cure for multiple sclerosis Australian researchers have found a potential cure for people living with multiple sclerosis. Holden killed by 'highly fragmented right-hand-drive markets' General Motors has blamed "highly fragmented right-hand-drive markets" for the downfall of Holden which will cost hundreds of jobs. Royal Commission into Aged Care must address 'unacceptable wait times' Chief Executive of the Council for Older Australians Ian Yates says "there are plenty of things the government can still do in aged care that are consistent with what the royal commission has found". Govt will do 'all it can to assist the displaced workers' amid Holden brand retirement Industry Minister Karen Andrews says the Australian government "will do all that it can to assist the displaced workers, to look at other opportunities" amid the retirement of the Holden brand. McCormack dismisses suggestions he is handing over reins to Littleproud Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack is dismissing suggestions he is going to hand over the reins of the Nationals to new Deputy David Littleproud. 'Reasonable' to 'put tax reform back on the table' The Australian's Joe Kelly says it is "reasonable" for the NSW government and treasurer to "put tax reform back on the table". Multiple rockets launched close to US embassy in Baghdad Reports of another rocket attack on an American military base in Iraq are escalating tensions between the US and Islamic republic. Company earnings 'pretty good' despite headwinds InvestSMART's Evan Lucas says overall company earnings numbers "have been pretty good" despite talk around future expectations. TV host Caroline Flack found dead in London apartment British television presenter Caroline Flack has been found dead in her London apartment, aged 40. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe