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News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward June 15, 2018 ASIC launches proceedings against Westpac The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched civil penalty proceedings against the Westpac Banking Corporation over the financial advice allegedly provided by a former financial planner. Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb loses bid for new 20-year contract BridgeClimb, which runs the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb has lost its contract after 20 years in business, with the NSW government handing operations to another company. Turnbull to visit NT over child sex abuse crisis Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will visit the Northern Territory in August after he was accused of having an apathetic response to the sexual abuse of children. Energy Minister hits out at AGL over gas imports plan The Energy Minister says AGL has questions to answer over its plans to import gas for domestic use from 2020. Josh Frydenberg has told Sky News the energy provider should think hard on its decision to export supply three years ago. Trump foundation sued by New York attorney general US President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood after she announced a lawsuit into his charity foundation. The Trump Foundation is accused of extensive and persistent violations of state and federal law. Melbourne mourns the loss of 'wonderful' Eurydice Dixon Melbourne continues to mourn the loss of 22-year-old aspiring comedian Eurydice Dixon who was raped and murdered in a random attack at Carlton North in the city's inner suburbs. Major crash halts traffic in Sydney's west The M7 motorway in Sydney's west has been closed southbound after a multi-vehicle car and truck accident. At least seven people have been injured in the incident, with widespread traffic delays across the region. Karl Michael Hague to send at least 20 years behind bars Karl Michael Hague will spend at least two decades behind bars for the 1995 stabbing murder of teenager Ricky Balcombe at Geelong's Market Square shopping centre. Tax cuts will create higher wages: Cormann Finance Minister Mathias Cormann has told Sky News the government's proposed business tax cuts will promote higher wages by creating more investment and stronger growth. Trump criticised for 'saluting' North Korean military official Footage broadcast in North Korea shows US President Donald Trump mixing up a salute and a handshake, as he met a military official during his historic summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore. US won't ease sanctions until North Korea denuclearises: Mike Pompeo The US has said it will not be easing sanctions until North Korea has denuclearised - despite claims made by Pyongyang state media. PM addresses top end concerns following NT News pressure Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has responded to the NT News over its criticism of his response to child abuse in the top end. The newspaper took aim at the Prime Minister over his failure to set foot in the Northern Territory for nine months. Tourists facing new tax to enter New Zealand International visitors to New Zealand will soon face a new tax of between AU$23 to AU$33 to get into the country, the government announced on Friday. Putin invites Kim Jong Un to Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in September. BHP's iron ore mine to provide WA jobs bonanza BHP's approval of a multi-billion-dollar iron ore mine development is set to spawn a major jobs boost for Western Australia. The shot in the arm comes as new figures show the WA jobs market is experiencing its strongest growth in half a decade. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe