Govt must declare 'national disaster zones'...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward October 2, 2019 Govt must declare 'national disaster zones' Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has backed farmers' calls to declare some of the country's most drought-stricken regions 'national disaster zones'. Drought is crippling Inverell and its food production Drought is crippling the northern NSW town of Inverell where Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud are set to visit on Wednesday. Big banks fail to pass on full savings The big four banks have failed to pass on interest rate cuts to customers in full, after the cash rate was cut to an historic low on Tuesday. Gillard attacks Coalition for cutting aid spending Former Labor prime minister Julia Gillard has used a high-profile speech to criticise the Coalition for cutting its foreign aid budget. Students strike after teen shot in chest by Hong Kong police Students have gone on strike in Hong Kong after a teenager was shot by police at close-range during protests. Commuter disruption as climate protestors block Brisbane street Protestors from climate group Extinction Rebellion have caused commuter chaos as they blocked a major street in the Brisbane CBD. Aiia Maasarwe's killer returns to court Aiia Maasarwe's killer has returned to court on Wednesday, as he prepares to learn his fate. Prince Andrew avoids media Perth in wake of Epstein scandal Prince Andrew has made a brief appearance in Perth, visiting Murdoch University on Wednesday. Australia could withhold sensitive information from US investigation Australia could withhold some information from a US investigation into what triggered the FBI's Russia inquiry despite the Prime Minister declaring he is "ready to assist". Payne remains silent on Trump call details The Foreign Minister has refused to reveal what information Australia is providing the Trump administration as part of the investigation into the Russia probe. 'Drug testing welfare recipients will prepare them for the work place' Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says drug testing welfare recipients is "a process to prepare them to become job ready". North Korea fires possible submarine-launched missile A North Korean missile launch is being investigated as a possible test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, according to South Korean officials. Australian market drops after interest rate slash After Tuesday's historically low interest rate cut, the local market has dropped by 90 points after fears of a US recession fired up overnight. Research shows nuts help with weight loss New research suggests regularly eating nuts can help keep-off the kilograms, but the findings are dividing the medical community. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe