Morrison strengthens ties with East Timor as it celebrates 20 years of independence...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward August 31, 2019 Morrison strengthens ties with East Timor as it celebrates 20 years of independence The people of East Timor have celebrated the 20th anniversary of the vote that won them independence from Indonesia. Trump heads to Camp David ahead of Hurricane Dorian Donald Trump will spend the weekend at the president's country residence, Camp David, monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian. Latest poll shows massive swing against Palaszczuk Govt New polling shows the Queensland Labor Government would lose the state election if it was held today. Tamil family moved to Christmas Island A Tamil family facing deportation from Australia has been secretly moved to Christmas Island overnight, according to supporters. Defence Department set for shake up The Defence Minister says her department is not agile enough to combat emerging threats in the region, including new and complex dangers such as cyber warfare and terrorism. Well-known Hong Kong pro-democracy activist granted bail Police in Hong Kong have granted bail to well-known activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group who were arrested as officers launched a crackdown on protests. Global factors contributing to price of wool Wool Producers Australia President Ed Storey says there are global economic factors contributing to the issues facing the wool industry in Australia. Police seize $2mn worth of drugs and 11 firearms in Sydney NSW Police have seized $2 million worth of drugs and eleven firearms in Sydney's south. Former NDS boss 'shocked' at provider spending habits There are claims that taxpayer funds paid into the National Disability Insurance Scheme are instead being spent on dinners, luxury hotels and transportation. Sky looks back at the week in politics Australia has stepped up diplomatic pressure on Beijing to release a prominent author and pro-democracy advocate, accused of spying on the Chinese government. Ernest Wong accused of lying to ICAC Former NSW Labor MP Ernest Wong has been accused of giving false testimony at a corruption inquiry into a suspect donation. Hurricane Dorian upgraded to Category 4 Authorities in the US have upgraded Hurricane Dorian to a Category 4 storm. Global factors contributing to price of wool Wool Producers Australia President Ed Storey says there are global economic factors contributing to the issues facing the wool industry in Australia. Personal heartbreak behind 'Birds of Tokyo's' new music 'Birds of Tokyo' front man Ian Kenny has revealed his marriage break-up inspired the band's new music. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe