Era of the political assassin is over: Abbott...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward August 27, 2018 Era of the political assassin is over: Abbott Former prime minister Tony Abbott has declared the 'era of political assassin' is over in his first one-on-one interview since Malcolm Turnbull was ousted from the Liberal Party leadership. Gunman kills two at video game event in Florida A gunman has killed two people and himself at a video game tournament in Florida. Support for Coalition plunges in latest Newspoll Support for the Coalition has plunged to its lowest level in a decade, after a week of chaos in Canberra which saw Malcolm Turnbull ousted from the top job. Tony Abbott considering indigenous envoy role Former prime minister Tony Abbott is considering an offer to become the special envoy to the prime minister on indigenous affairs, after he was left out of Scott Morrison's new-look cabinet. Suspected asylum seekers on the run in North Queensland At least 20 suspected asylum seekers from Vietnam are believed to be on the run after a fishing boat was found abandoned in North Queensland. Rock legend Jimmy Barnes opens up in new documentary Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has opened up about his childhood, family, and iconic music career in a new documentary. Cracked rail throws Sydney's train network into meltdown The NSW government has apologised after a cracked rail impacted peak hour trains around Sydney, affecting half-a-million morning commuters. Queensland launches new campaign targeting 'pedestrian distraction' A new campaign has been launched to help Queensland pedestrians avoid being distracted when crossing the road. David Littleproud visits drought-stricken regional Queensland Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has joined newly appointed Prime Minister Scott Morrison in drought-stricken regional Queensland. Ciobo cagey on moments leading up to Malcolm Turnbull's deposition FULL INTERVIEW: Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo is remaining tight-lipped on the events leading up to the challenge of Malcolm Turnbull's leadership. Christine Forster confirms preselection bid for Wentworth Christine Forster has confirmed she will nominate for Liberal preselection in the Sydney electorate of Wentworth. NSW Opposition Leader slams Minister for Transport NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has slammed the Minister for Transport after another series of train delays. Hawaiian communities clean up following Hurricane Lane A major clean-up operation is now underway in Hawaii, after the state's islands were buffeted by Hurricane Lane's torrential rain and flooding. Construction begins on Chile's colossal, next-generation telescope The Giant Magellan Telescope has begun construction in the southern Atacama Desert, atop Chile's mountain ranges free of light pollution. NAB to challenge allegations it has been 'ethically unsound' The National Australia Bank will challenge findings made at the banking royal commission over claims it was 'ethically unsound'. The lender has been criticised for charging a fee for no service to superannuation members. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe