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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward September 16, 2019 Big stick energy reform "unnecessary and risky" The corporate sector will work to amend the government's 'big stick' energy reform despite scepticism about the policy, according to the Business Council of Australia's Jennifer Westacott. Petrol prices to rise after drone strike on Saudi oil plant Petrol prices in Australia could rise after a drone strike targeted the world's largest oil plant in Saudi Arabia. China reportedly behind parliament cyber attacks Australian intelligence agencies have reportedly determined China was responsible for a cyber attack on parliament. The attack targeted political parties before the May federal election. Australia should 'adapt' to climate change rather than fight it Sky News host Chris Kenny says Australia would be better off adapting to climate change than fighting against it. Shorten admits his climate policy cost Labor votes Former Labor Leader Bill Shorten has admitted his climate policy cost the party votes at the May federal election. Govt to reintroduce 'big stick' energy legislation The Coalition will reintroduce its 'big stick' energy legislation this week as power bills start to fall under tough new pricing laws. Total fire ban as hot winds fan blazes across NT Firefighters are battling multiple blazes south of Darwin, as Territorians start the week with a total fire ban in place. Spike in drowning deaths across the nation Drowning deaths have surged across Australia, with the number of year-on-year deaths increasing by 10 per cent. Ministerial standards need to be 'crystal clear' and accountable Greens Senator Larissa Waters is calling for standards for government ministers to be made "crystal clear", after calls from the senate for a federal government watchdog seem to have fallen on deaf ears. Power bills on the decline thanks to 'pressure from govt' Power bills are on the decline for Australians, thanks to "downward pressure on electricity prices for the first time in a long time" says Liberal MP Tim Wilson. Julie Bishop to negotiate release of Australians detained in Iran Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has offered to help the government secure the release of three Australians jailed in Iran. Robert Mugabe to be buried at cemetery he built The body of Robert Mugabe is set to spend the night in his home village, as construction continues on the mausoleum which will be his final resting place. Unemployment rate unlikely to dip this week New employment opportunities are not growing at a rate that will likely reduce national unemployment, according to Deloitte Access Economics' Kristian Kolding. Duchess gushes over Prince Harry on his 35th birthday The Duchess of Sussex has posted a touching tribute on social media to celebrate Prince Harry's birthday. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe