Heavy rain remains a risk in North Qld...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward January 28, 2019 Heavy rain remains a risk in North Qld Torrential rain has prompted new flood warnings in North Queensland, with Townsville, Ingham, Prosepine and the surrounding areas are facing the highest risk. Focus shifts to Tasmania's south as bushfires continue to burn Tasmanians are being warned not to become complacent in milder conditions as bushfires continue to burn across the state. Former deputy PM urges against Coalition mass exodus Former Nationals leader John Anderson has urged government MPs to consider the coalition's re-election prospects when they consider stepping down ahead of the poll. Abbott challenger distances herself from preference deals Former Olympian Zali Steggall has distanced herself from preference deals with rival candidates as she challenges former Prime Minister Tony Abbott for the Sydney seat of Warringah. Julia Banks considering running against Greg Hunt in Flinders Liberal-turned-independent MP Julia Banks is said to be considering running against Greg Hunt in the Victorian seat of Flinders. Venezuela Opposition leader calls for mass protests Venezuela's Opposition Leader has called for Venezuelans to take to the streets and pressure the elected President to resign. Six suspected drug overdoses at Rainbow Serpent Festival Six people have also been taken to hospital for suspected drug overdoses at the Rainbow Serpent Festival in Victoria. Australian academic found dead in Argentina The body of an Australian University Professor and her sister have been found in a shallow grave in the Argentinian city of Mendoza. 'No question' over My Health liability concerns Wentworth MP Kerryn Phelps says there is 'no doubt' that there is a question over liability, as doctors seek legal advice over whether they may be held responsible for mishaps that occur as a result of incorrect patient data on My Health Record. Pyne distances Australia from US strategies in China Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has distanced Australia from US attempts to suppress China economically in a keynote speech in Singapore on Monday. 'Plenty of resources' for Tony Abbott challenger FULL INTERVIEW: The independent candidate for Warringah Zali Steggall will be well resourced by 'all kinds of groups and people' motivated to see the former PM ousted, according to the Herald Sun's Federal Political Reporter Anthony Galloway. At least 21 killed in Philippines church bombing At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two bombs exploded at a Catholic cathedral in the Philippines. Experts warn Australia's property market slump will only worsen Experts warn the housing market will not rebound until 2020, with indications it will further decline before picking up again. Novak Djokovic wins his seventh Australian Open Novak Djokovic has won his seventh Australian Open, beating Rafael Nadal in straight sets. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe