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News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward December 23, 2018 Morrison double downs on Australian troops staying in Middle East Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australian troops will remain in the Middle East, despite the US President's order to withdraw American troops from Syria. No reports of Australians affected by Indonesian Tsunami: PM Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there have been no reports of any Australians being affected by the fatal Tsunami in Indonesia. Politicians scramble to end US govt shutdown The US government remains partially shutdown after an impasse between Republicans and Democrats over President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico. 'Watch and Act' issued for parts of Bremer Bay in WA A 'Watch and Act' has been issued for parts of Bremer Bay in Western Australia as an out-of-control bushfire poses a possible threat to lives. Thousands without power as wild weather lashes Qld Storms have continued to lash south east Queensland causing thousands to spend another night without power. Police search home after two arrested for Gatwick drone disturbance Police are searching a UK home after two people were arrested over drone-related disruption which grounded flights at Gatwick Airport. AMA urges Australians to manage stress levels ahead of Christmas The Australian Medical Association is urging people to manage their stress levels this Christmas to look after their mental health. Families of Newcastle's 'missing women' seek $1 million reward for information TRUE CRIME INVESTIGATION: The families of the four women who disappeared from Newcastle between 1978 and 1994 have urged police to put up a one million dollar reward for information about their daughters' fate. NBN problems created by Turnbull: Labor Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected claims the NBN could blow out its budget by $900 million. PM announces multiple sclerosis drug subsidy Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Christmas will be a little easier for Australians living with multiple sclerosis after announcing the drug Mavenclad will be put on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from January 1. NSW opposition slams Allianz Stadium plan NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley has slammed the state government's plan for Allianz Stadium. Driver dies after hitting 'yellow vest' blockade A man has died after his car collided with a truck at a roundabout blocked by 'yellow vest' protestors in southern France. Retailers hoping for $20 billion Christmas splurge Executive director of the Australian Retailers Association Russell Zimmerman says businesses are optimistic that shoppers will spend big leading up to Christmas Day. Jacki Weaver and Bryan Brown bring the mystery to 'Bloom' Australian television stars Jacki Weaver and Bryan Brown headline the new mystery mini-series 'Bloom.' The six-part miniseries follows a small Australian community where locals discover a mysterious new plant that has the power to restore youth. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe