Julia Banks discussed defection ‘weeks ago’...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward November 28, 2018 Julia Banks discussed defection 'weeks ago' Former Liberal MP Julia Banks told some crossbenches about her planned defection weeks before announcing it to the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Kerryn Phelps confirms she knew about Julia Banks' defection Independent Kerryn Phelps has confirmed she had prior knowledge about former Liberal MP Julia Banks' defection to the crossbench before her announcement on Tuesday. Emergency warning remains as wild weather batters Sydney One person is dead and two officers injured following Sydney's worst rain event in three years. Matthew Guy steps down as Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has announced he is stepping down as the leader of the Victorian Liberal Party following Saturday's election loss. Dick Smith to run against Liberals in Mackellar Businessman Dick Smith has confirmed to Sky News that he will run in the blue-ribbon seat of Mackellar at the next election. ANZ CEO faces Royal Commission ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has faced the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. Large bushfires continue to threaten Qld homes A major bushfire continues to threaten homes in central Queensland, with residents told to flee or activate their survival plans. Jailed gang leader ' running crime network' from prison The founder of the Brothers for Life criminal gang and one of NSW' most high-risk inmates is believed to be still running parts of the Sydney underworld from inside Goulburn's SuperMax prison. Heavy rain, flooding causes chaos across NSW Intense rain and flash flooding has wreaked havoc with commuters in and around Sydney after one months' worth of rain was dumped on the city in an hour. Coalition is consumed by rivalries: Labor MP Shadow Minister for Finance Jim Chalmers says the Coalition has descended into a 'dumpster fire of personal rivalries.' Di Natale slams 'disgraceful' conservative senators Greens leader Richard Di Natale has slammed Nationals senator Barry O'Sullivan, Liberal Democrats' David Leyonhjelm and independent Fraser Anning, after they walked out of the upper house chamber during a debate over sexism. Pressure mounts for High Court referral for Dutton The government could fall further into a minority government as pressure mounts for Peter Dutton to be referred to the High Court. Theresa May hits back at Donald Trump and trade comments The British Prime Minister has hit back at Donald Trump's comments that her Brexit agreement may hinder trade between the UK and US. Fairfax-Nine Entertainment merger approved by Federal Court An eleventh-hour attempt to prevent the merger between Fairfax Media and Nine Entertainment has been defeated in the Federal Court. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe