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News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward October 21, 2019 Media unites to challenge government secrecy Australian media companies are this week joining forces to fight for greater freedom of press. 'Innovative HECS-style drought loan' is 'worthy of exploration' Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman has said he thinks new calls for the Morrison Government to implement a 'HECS-style' loan scheme to help drought-affected farmers, is "worthy of exploration." Tax reform needed in Australia to change 'messy' rules Sky News host Chris Kenny says Australia "desperately" needs a tax reform shake-up. Morrison refuses to 'pick sides' between China and US Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has new clarity on the bilateral relationship with China following a meeting with the country's vice president. Temporary AVO taken out against NRL player Sam Burgess NRL star Sam Burgess is set to face court after an interim apprehended violence order was taken out against him. British MPs could vote on Brexit deal as early as Monday British MPs could be asked to vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal when they return to parliament on Monday. Govt must create emergency cabinet to tackle 'war-like' drought Senior Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon says drought-stricken parts of Australia could face a "war-like" situation if it doesn't rain in coming months. Manhunt underway after woman sexually assaulted in Vic park A manhunt is underway in Melbourne after a woman was sexually assaulted in a park. Accused people smuggler extradited to Australia An Iraqi man extradited to Australia last week for his alleged involvement in organising a fatal people smuggling trip has spent the past decade living in New Zealand as a refugee. Indigenous voice to parliament must work for all, not just leadership: Wyatt Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says he plans to work closely with Aboriginal communities to ensure a voice to parliament works for the whole community, not just the leadership. SA debt creeping towards highest in Australia South Australia's debt is set to swell to the highest in the nation prompting the state's Auditor-General, Andrew Richardson, to issue a warning to the state government. Snowy Mountain Scheme 2.0 plays 'important role' in electricity prices Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Snowy Mountain Scheme was "an iconic engineering project in Australian history". Hong Kong protestors defy police ban Protestors in Hong Kong have defied a mask ban while marching in the tourist district and have clashed violently with police at the weekend. BCA committed to improving Australian business: Reed Former chief executive at MYOB Tim Reed is replacing Grant King as President of the Business Council of Australia (BCA). Prince Harry and Meghan to take time off Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly planning to take some time off from royal duties next month. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe