Labor must 'always be a progressive party of social justice'...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 7, 2019 Labor must 'always be a progressive party of social justice' Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says "Labor must always be a progressive party" and the party of "social justice" in his third vision statement since becoming leader. 'Democrats will have their backsides handed to them' in the 2020 US election Victorian Opposition Leader Bernie Finn says he expects the "Democrats to have their backsides handed to them" in the 2020 US election, and considers "Biden out" of the running as a serious threat to Donald Trump. Elon Musk cleared of defaming Thai cave rescuer A jury has cleared Tesla boss Elon Musk of defamation over a contentious tweet aimed at one of the Thai cave rescuers. UK PM promises 'Brexit and a budget' within 100 days British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to pass a Brexit deal and bring a budget before parliament within 100 days if he wins the upcoming election, just a week out from polls opening. Christmas shoplifting operation sees 110 arrested by police across Sydney More than 110 people have been arrested by police during a shoplifting operation in Sydney. Vic police consider industrial action over pay dispute with Andrew govt Victoria Police could take industrial action as pay talks with the Andrews government breakdown. NSW blazes merge to become 'mega fire' Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons says "we are expecting not only the hot temperatures, but it's going to be particularly dry" with humidity in single digits forecasted over the weekend. 2019 set to be the driest and hottest year on record Sky News Weather has analysed rain and temperature data across Australia since 1900 and has determined 2019 will be both the hottest and driest year on record. Smith Family launches data initiative The Smith Family is launching a new initiative designed to give children living in poverty access to the internet. Treasurer coy on budget fears over fast-tracked tax cuts Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has refused to answer if stage two of government's tax cuts would jeopardise the budget surplus if they are brought forward. Albanese calls for war debates In his last major speech for the year, Labor leader Anthony Albanese will call for parliament to debate decisions on sending Australian troops into war. Week in Politics: Fed up farmers protest parliament and the 'silence of the Lambie' A convoy of angry farmers made sure their presence was felt, calling on the government to ditch the Murray-Darling Basin plan. Saudi Arabia condemns US naval base shooting Saudi Arabia has condemned a lethal shooting attack on a Florida naval base in the United States. Acting legend Sam Neill honoured at AACTA Awards Acting legend Sam Neill took centre stage at this year's AACTA Awards. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe