Hundreds of firefighters battle dozens of uncontrolled fires in Tas...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward January 25, 2019 Hundreds of firefighters battle dozens of uncontrolled fires in Tas Five hundred firefighters in Tasmania are battling severe bushfires propelled by hot and windy weather. Dated coal and gas infrastructure to blame for Vic blackouts: Energy Minister Power is being turned back on in Victoria after the Australian Energy Market Operator directed power companies to cut electricity for up to 200,000 people at a time. Michael Daley handed pill testing petition from mother of overdose victim New South Wales Opposition Leader Michael Daley has given an emotional response after being presented with a petition, signed by 100,000 people, in favour of pill testing. Man to face court over cheerleader death from 2013 Police have arrested a 45-year-old man who is expected to be charged in relation to the suspicious death of a Queensland woman in January 2013. Former first minister of Scotland charged with attempted rape The former first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has been charged with several offences including sexual assault and attempted rape. Family of missing footballer issues desperate plea after search is called off The sister of missing football player Emiliano Sala, whose plane vanished over the English Channel on Monday, is begging rescuers not to give up. Emergency doctors deployed at Australia Day music festivals Medical teams are on standby for three music festivals in New South Wales this Australia Day long weekend. Victorians near Timbarra urged to evacuate from uncontrolled blazes Three emergency warnings have been issued for a bushfire burning in eastern Victoria. Di Natale blames fires and heatwaves on climate inaction Greens Leader Richard Di Natale has blamed coal and climate change inaction for Australia's bushfires. Mundine defends Gilmore preselection Liberal candidate Warren Mundine has defended his controversial pre-selection for the seat of Gilmore, claiming he has strong ties to the electorate. Coalition MPs push to legislate the date of Australia Day A handful of conservative politicians are pushing to introduce new laws aimed at protecting January 26 as the date of Australia Day. Migrants caught on camera scaling US-Mexico border wall Video footage has highlighted the lengths migrants are going to find a way into the United States. Unemployment rate falls to five per cent for December Australia's unemployment rate fell slightly in December to 5.0 per cent in the final month of 2018, down from 5.1 per cent in November. Australian of the Year finalists gather in Canberra The Australian of the Year finalists for 2019 have gathered in Canberra with the Governor-General ahead of the big announcement. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe