Tempers fray at Labor's franking credit inquiry...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward February 8, 2019 Tempers fray at Labor's franking credit inquiry A protestor has interrupted a parliamentary committee into Labor's proposed changes to franking credits, labelling the inquiry 'a sham'. Record meth bust indicates Mexican cartels are targeting Australia: AFP Authorities have seized a record-breaking haul of meth, equal to almost $AU1.3 billion, in California before it could reach Australia. Body recovered from wreckage confirmed to be footballer Emiliano Sala The body recovered from the wreckage of a plane in the English Channel has been identified as missing footballer Emiliano Sala. Government upgrades flooding disaster grants FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE: The Morrison and Palaszczuk governments have upgraded grants for residents affected by 'devastating' record-breaking flooding in parts of North Queensland to $75,000, up from $25,000. Shorten accepts Morrison's offer for medical evacuation security briefing Labor leader Bill Shorten has accepted Prime Minister Scott Morrison's offer for a briefing on the security implications of the Phelps refugee medical evacuation bill. Possible data breach of parliamentary computing network under investigation Department of Parliamentary Services is investigating a data breach of the parliamentary computing network. Hundreds of firefighters battling out of control WA bushfire More than 200 firefighters are battling an out-of-control blaze on the ground near Forrestdale in Perth's southern suburbs. Qld regulator commits $300,000 to examine building company collapses A pair of Queensland building companies that cost contractors and the Australian Taxation Office tens of millions will soon face public scrutiny. Week in politics: From the asylum seeker medical evacuation bill to the banking royal commission Week in Politics Wrap: A political brawl as erupted over a bill to allow doctors to have the final say over whether a asylum seeker housed in an offshore detention centre can be brought to Australia for medical treatment. Treasurer meeting with state counterparts to discuss congestion and population Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is set to meet his state and territory counterparts in Canberra on Friday to work out a plan to ease congestion in major cities. Bishop to recontest WA seat, denies interfering in NZ politics Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop has confirmed she is planning to recontest her Western Australia seat of Curtin at the next federal election. Amazon boss accuses popular tabloid of blackmail The world's richest man Jeff Bezos has accused a popular media outlet of blackmail in a recent blog post. NAB launches global search to replace CEO and chairman National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Thorburn and Chairman Ken Henry have been forced to resign from their posts in a bid to appease angry investors in the wake of the royal commission. Gucci receives backlash over 'blackface' turtleneck Fashion brand Gucci has apologised after a social media users accused the retailer of racism. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe