Trade war escalates as Trump increases tariffs on Chinese imports...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward August 24, 2019 Trade war escalates as Trump increases tariffs on Chinese imports US President Donald Trump has announced he'll increase tariffs on billions of dollars of Chinese goods and products in an extraordinary escalation of the trade war. North Korea fires missile into the Sea of Japan North Korea has carried out its seventh weapons test this month despite coming under global pressure to abandon the practice. Treasurer says trade war is impacting Australia Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admits global tensions are already weighing on the Australian economy as the US President escalates America's trade war with China. Hong Kong protestors form human chain The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for people travelling to Hong Kong amid continuing protests. Albanese 'confident' of Labor gaining support in Qld Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has warned the Coalition that Labor is gunning for its seats in Queensland. Robodebt could target pensioners and welfare recipients: report The government's controversial robodebt scheme could target pensioners and welfare recipients, according to new leaked documents. Sydney train chaos leads to refunds Disruptions across Sydney's train network lasted a staggering 18 hours following an incident at Town Hall on Friday morning. Qld childcare most expensive in nation Parents in Queensland are being hit with some of the highest childcare prices in the country with fees rising by up to 22 per cent. NSW ALP boss to front ICAC hearing NSW Labor's fundraising will come under scrutiny this week with a corruption inquiry into allegations the party breached state laws capping political donations. Morrison to meet Johnson at G7 Summit in France Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to the G7 Summit in France this weekend where Australia has been granted observer status. Treasurer marks a year in the job FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE: The federal treasurer has marked a year since Scott Morrison was installed as prime minister by raking over the government's economic achievements. Brazil president to send army in to tackle Amazon fires Brazil's president says the military could be sent in to battle the Amazon wildfires in the face of an international outcry. Australia's housing market set to stabilise Australia's housing market looks set to bottom out and stabilise 20 per cent below its peak, according to the Housing Industry Association's latest quarterly economic and industry outlook. 'Chicago The Musical' returns to Sydney Some of Australia's most talented performers including Tom Burlinson, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Casey Donovan will be starring in the multi-award winning, record-breaking musical 'Chicago'. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe