NZ authorities to retrieve bodies off White Island on Friday...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 12, 2019 NZ authorities to retrieve bodies off White Island on Friday New Zealand authorities have confirmed it will commence a mission to recover eight people still on White Island on Friday, despite an increased risk the volcano will erupt again. Washington's 'toxic swamp is biting back against Trump' Sky News host Gary Hardgrave says "the toxic swamp of Washington" is "biting back" against Donald Trump, as impeachment proceedings continue to push ahead against the US President. Coal 'still has a role' in a 'renewables future': Husic Opposition backbencher Ed Husic says despite Labor's commitment to a 50 per cent renewable energy target, coal still has a part to play in Australia's economy "for the foreseeable future". NZ White Island volcano remains 'highly volatile' New Zealand's White Island volcano remains "highly volatile" with a 50 to 60 percent chance of another eruption in the next 24 hours. Westpac hoping to avoid board spill, as $1b fine looms Westpac's board is hoping it has convinced enough shareholders to cease fire at Thursday's annual general meeting to avoid a vote to spill the board. Andrews: Presidents Cup set to be a boon for Victorian economy Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the Presidents Cup golf tournament is expected to inject "between 50 and 100 million dollars" into the state's economy. Johnson and Corbyn give final speeches before polls open Boris Johnson will find out in the early hours of Friday morning whether his big Brexit election gamble has paid off. Aus victims return home as death toll reaches eight from NZ volcano disaster At least five Australians seriously injured in the White Island volcano disaster have now landed back home for specialist care. Skin cancer diagnosis in Qld increases by 177 per cent Queensland is experiencing a spike in the number patients hospitalised with skin cancer. Scott Morrison calls for 'calm' on climate change Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for calm as debate rages about the link between the bushfire crisis and climate change. Govt announces $11M boost for aerial firefighting The government is set to announce a funding boost for aerial firefighting as crews struggle to deal with the bushfire crisis this summer. Australia ranks last in climate policy performance The government has dismissed new global rankings which show Australia at the bottom of the list when it comes to climate policy. 'America is on the cusp of its third impeachment' Sky News US contributor Cameron Stewart says "America is on the cusp of its third impeachment" and it is "remarkable" that the polls are not leaning towards "one way or the other". UK election prompts 'nervousness' in trading market Chief Market Strategist at InvestSMART Evan Lucas says the UK election has prompted "nervousness" in the market, and Australia can expect "a very interesting trading day" on Friday. Does Greta Thunberg deserve to be Time's Person of the Year? Swedish climate change mouthpiece Greta Thunberg has been chosen as Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2019 — the youngest person selected since the tradition began in 1927. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe