International student Aiia Maasarwe's alleged killer pleads guilty...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward June 7, 2019 International student Aiia Maasarwe's alleged killer pleads guilty A self-described rapper has pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of international student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne. 'Leaking confidential documents is, and should be a federal crime' Tim Wilson has defended raids on members of the media, saying 'where a crime is potentially committed, the AFP has the responsibility to investigate'. 'I'll defend press freedom even if the govt won't': Albanese Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is urging the prime minister to address press freedom following this week's raids on ABC's Sydney headquarters and a News Corp journalist's Canberra home. Israel Folau to seek $10m in damages over 'unlawful' dismissal Former Wallabies star Israel Folau will pursue legal action against Rugby Australia with the Fair Work Commission after the governing body terminated his $4 million contract over a controversial social media post. Dutton defends AFP raids on media Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has defended the actions of federal police after they controversially raided members of the media. Pell remains behind bars as he waits for appeal decision Cardinal George Pell will remain behind bars as he waits to find out whether his appeal has been accepted. Accused Darwin gunman apologises in court The man accused of fatally shooting four people in Darwin has made a surprise apology in court. Double demerits now in place for NSW drivers Police are set to be out in force this long weekend, with double demerits coming into effect in NSW on Friday. Bold plan to boost Brisbane tourism Brisbane tourism chiefs are planning to crank up the city's visitor rates, turning it into one of the world's must-see destinations. AFP raids on media present an 'unprecedented challenge' to democracy Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John says recent media raids by the Australian Federal Police represent an 'unprecedented challenge' to the nature of democracy and press freedom, which 'all Australian citizens should be concerned with'. AFP warns journalists, MPs are not above criminal prosecution Journalists and MPs have been warned they aren't above criminal prosecution following a series of police raids on media organisations. Labor 'to consider' the Coalition's income tax cuts Labor would consider backing the Coalition's income tax cuts if the government agrees to bring the plan forward to July. London Bridge attacker's widow 'will not grieve for him' Zahrah Rehman, the widow of the London Bridge terror attack ringleader has cried in court, telling an inquest she 'will not grieve for him'. Google to acquire new startup company for $3.7 billion Google has announced it will acquire 'Looker', a big analytics startup company for $3.7 billion. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe