Coalition enjoys boost in the polls...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward April 8, 2019 Coalition enjoys boost in the polls The latest Newspoll shows the Coalition increasing its two-party preferred vote by two points to 48, trailing behind Labor's 52 per cent. Labor's electric car target is 'not realistic at all': Sharma Dave Sharma is warning against Labor's 50 per cent electric car target, saying a transition to electric vehicles 'should be driven by consumer behaviour and preferences', not forced by politicians. Labor grills Cormann over taxpayer-funded ads Senator Penny Wong has grilled the government over its spending on advertisements during a Senate estimates hearing, which Labor says has been an extraordinarily high amount. Protestors detained amid Melbourne animal rights rally Animal rights activists are staging protests across the country, calling for an end to slaughterhouses. Convicted murderer on the run in Sydney A convicted murderer is on the run in Sydney after he removed his electronic tracking device. Townsville residents struck down by deadly flood-borne diseases After battling a one-in-500-year flood disaster, locals in Townsville are being struck down by a deadly outbreak of disease and infection. Trump mocks asylum seekers, declares US is 'full' US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to close the US-Mexico border while taking aim at asylum seekers at a Jewish meeting. RAAF pilots told to consider bombing impact on women Royal Australian Air Force pilots are being told to consider a 'gender perspective' during bombing operations. Measles alert issued for Gold Coast and parts of NSW Two Australian tourists have sparked a measles alert for the Gold Coast and parts of NSW after returning home from the Philippines in March with the infection. Anti-Adani protestors crash Scott Morrison's speech Anti-Adani protestors have gatecrashed the Prime Minister's address during an event in Brisbane. Electric car debate reignites over charging docks Sparks are flying between the government and Labor over the electric car debate, reignited by the Opposition's plan to make 50 per cent of new cars sold in Australia electric by 2030. Major shortfalls in both Liberal and Labor's healthcare plans: Phelps Independent MP Kerryn Phelps claims there are major shortfalls in both the Coalition and Labor Party's healthcare plans. Tensions rise in India ahead of general election Tensions are rising between minority groups in India with fears violence could mar the elections, which are due to take place this week. BHP to 'slash jobs across Australia' There are fears as many as 200 jobs could be axed across BHP Australian offices. Sunday Showbiz: Anticipation builds ahead of GOT premiere Stars flock to Melbourne for the fifth Sony Foundation 'River4Ward' and Games of Thrones stars speak to reporters ahead of the much-anticipated final season. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe