Olympian Zali Steggall to challenge Tony Abbott for Warringah...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward January 27, 2019 Olympian Zali Steggall to challenge Tony Abbott for Warringah Olympian and barrister Zali Steggall will stand as an independent against Tony Abbott in his Sydney seat of Warringah at the upcoming federal election. Dan Tehan to recontest seat amid spate of Liberal resignaitons Education Minister Dan Tehan has confirmed he will recontesting his Victorian seat of Wannon in the next election amid a spate of resignations from his Liberal colleagues. Firefighters continue to battle Tasmania blaze Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a blaze burning in central Tasmania which has burned through thousands of hectares of land across the past month. Venezuela's President given ultimatum by European powers Venezuela has rejected warnings from European powers urging President Nicolás Maduro to call an election or they will officially recognise the opposition's claim of leadership. More than a dozen ill after Sydney festivals Ten people have been taken to hospital after suspected drug use at two music festivals in Sydney on Australia Day. Julie Bishop could resign before upcoming election: reports Liberal Party sources have indicated former deputy leader and foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop could resign before the federal election. Thirty-four killed and 300 missing as mud engulfs Brazil town At least 34 people have died and as many as 300 are missing after a dam burst at an iron ore mine in Brazil. Sister of Socceroo's player killed in SA car crash The 19-year-old sister of Socceroo Awer Mabil has been killed in a car crash as he was playing in the Asia Cup quarter-finals in the United Arab Emirates. Flood warnings for residents far north Qld Residents near the Daintree River are bracing for severe flooding after the far north Queensland waterway reached record levels. I'm not 'jumping ship': Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion FULL INTERVIEW: Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion says he won't be contesting the next election, ending a 17-year stint in the Senate. PM praises Nigel Scullion for his contributions to parliament Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised Nigel Scullion for his contributions to parliament after the Indigenous Affairs Minister announced his retirement. Peter Dutton slams Anna Wintour as a publicity seeker Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has lashed out at US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour after her attack over prominent Australian's opposition to same-sex marriage. Donald Trump ally jeered after court hearing as crowd shouts 'lock him up' An associate of Donald Trump has been jeered and booed as he protested his innocence after leaving a court, having been freed on bail. China-US trade war threatens Las Vegas casinos Las Vegas is bracing for a possible multi-billion dollar hit due to the US-China 'trade war'. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe