Protestors overshadow Shorten’s national conference address...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward December 16, 2018 Protestors overshadow Shorten's national conference address Opposition leader Bill Shorten's address to the ALP national conference has been interrupted by anti-Adani protestors. Shorten outlines Labor's policy platform Bill Shorten has announced a wide-ranging election manifesto at Sunday's Labor national conference. General David Hurley announced as Australia's next governor-general Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced General David Hurley will become Australia's next governor-general. Govt to announce $17 million plan to protect children online Social media companies will be told to lift standards as part of a $17 million government crackdown aimed at keeping children safe online. Two dead after car plunged into water in Melbourne's west Two men have died after their luxury hire car plunged off an overpass and into wetlands in Melbourne's west. French police clash with 'yellow vest' protestors Thousands of protestors have hit the streets of France for a fifth weekend of demonstrations against the government. Ex-tropical cyclone Owen may reform off Qld coast Ex-tropical cyclone Owen could reform off the coast of Queensland after lashing the state with wild winds and heavy rain. Thousands without power after Sydney lashed by wild weather Thousands across Sydney have spent the night without power after wild weather lashed the region. Morrison's governor-general announcement 'low rent': Plibersek FULL INTERVIEW: Labor deputy Tanya Plibersek says it's 'pretty low rent' for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to make a substantial appointment close to an election without consulting the opposition. FULL SPEECH: Shorten's national conference address POLICY SPEECH: Opposition leader Bill Shorten has outlined Labor's manifesto ahead of next year's federal election. Labor vows to spend billions to boost affordable housing Low and middle-income renters could save hundreds of dollars a month under Labor's $6.6 billion plan to build 250,000 new homes. Theresa May facing Cabinet calls for a second EU referendum UK Prime Minister Theresa May is facing rival cabinet calls for a second EU referendum or a no-deal Brexit after returning from Brussels empty-handed. Housing slump burns $8b hole in NSW budget The slump in Sydney's housing market has blown an $8 billion hole in the state budget. Despite the stamp duty crash, the government is planning a $2.5 billion spending spree and insists the state's finances are rock solid. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe