Australian Thai cave rescuers honoured in Canberra...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward July 24, 2018 Australian Thai cave rescuers honoured in Canberra The Australian doctors and divers involved in the Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand have been honoured for their bravery in a ceremony at Government House. Victoria government to crack down on youth gang violence The Victorian government has introduced new legislation to prevent convicted juvenile criminals from mixing with known gang members. More than 600 people smugglers arrested since 2013 More than 600 people have been arrested for people smuggling since 2013, according to Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. Faisal Hussain identified as Toronto gunman Canadian officials have identified Faisal Hussain as the man responsible for shooting dead a 10-year-old girl and 18-year-old woman in the city of Toronto. Bill Shorten defends Emma Husar amid bullying claims Labor leader Bill Shorten has defended backbencher Emma Husar following allegations of workplace bullying and harassment of staff. Government announces NDIS Fraud Squad The government has announced a fraud squad that will investigate any cases of criminal gangs rorting the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Hundreds evacuated in Melbourne as crane in danger of collapse Hundreds of people have been evacuated due to a crane in Melbourne's inner suburbs in danger of collapsing. More than 100 kilograms of illegal drugs seized in NSW Detectives have arrested a 47-year-old south Penrith man and seized more than 100 kilograms of illegal drugs after an investigation into drug importation and supply. Malcolm Turnbull is throwing the 'Sundanese community under the bus' Sudanese born lawyer Maker Mayek says senior members of the federal government are making 'reckless and dangerous comments' about African gang crime in Melbourne. Victorian mayors join forces to campaign for poker machine reform Five Victorian mayors have formed an alliance . calling for reform s for legislation around poker machines ahead of the state election. Australia resisting US Congressman's calls to act against China Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has rejected a push from a US politician to conduct freedom of navigation exercises against China. Congressman Joe Courtney has told The Australian our government should mount pressure on the Asian powerhouse. Bill Shorten defends Labor backbencher accused of being a bully Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is defending Labor backbencher Emma Husar amid an ongoing internal investigation into allegations of workplace bullying. Greece declares state of emergency as 20 die in wildfires near Athens A Greek government spokesman says more than 20 people have died in two major wildfires near Athens. Assange's time in Ecuadorian embassy coming to a close: reports Ecuador is reportedly close to evicting Julian Assange from its embassy in London. The Wikileaks founder could lose his diplomatic protection as Ecudaor's President Lenin Moreno discusses handing the Australian over to British police. NAB to give farmers more financial flexibility National Australia Bank is set to move to relax rules around loan repayments and make it easier for farmers to save for droughts. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe