Young fathers who died fighting NSW fires identified...

News you can trust. Opinions you can't ignore. View Online   |   Forward December 20, 2019 Young fathers who died fighting NSW fires identified Two New South Wales Rural Fire Servicemen who died while fighting fires overnight have been identified as Deputy Captain Geoffrey Keaton, 32, and firefighter Andrew O'Dwyer, 36. Morrison 'left a void' for Albanese to come in The Australian Financial Review's John Kehoe says Prime Minister Scott Morrison should have been "more transparent and open" about his holiday to Hawaii. JK Rowling backs researcher internet slanders as 'transphobic' Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing a wave of criticism online after supporting a British woman who was fired from her job for saying people cannot change their biological sex. Volunteer firefighters need compensation: Albanese Australia's "brave" volunteer firefighters should receive compensation for their efforts, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese says. 'Anxious hours' ahead as two out-of-control SA fires rage Two emergency warnings have been issued for fire burning at Cudlee Creek and Kudla north of Adelaide in South Australia. A 'disproportionate amount of idiocy' comes out of the Socialist Republic of Victoria Sky News host Rita Panahi says the "Socialist Republic of Victoria" is contributing a "disproportionate amount of idiocy" to Australia. Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested for blocking Sydney streets Extinction Rebellion demonstrators have been arrested in Sydney after clogging Pitt Street and Martin Place with a protest during which they denounced Prime Minister Scott Morrison as a "climate criminal". 'Relatively easy' to transfer Australian children out of Syria Save the Children Australia's Mat Tinkler says the idea that an Australian life would be put at risk by rescuing women and children from refugee camps in Syria "just doesn't stack up". Wrongly imprisoned man's appeal rejected in bid for damages payout Gordon Wood, whose conviction for murdering his girlfriend was overturned, has lost his appeal that claims he was maliciously treated. Week in Politics: Budget forecast slashed by $2 billion The government ends its year with the surplus intact, despite the forecast surplus being slashed by $2 billion on Monday. Morrison cancels leave after bushfire deaths Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cancelled his leave and will return home from a family holiday in Hawaii for the bushfire crisis. Morrison still 'connected and briefed' while on holiday Nationals MP Keith Pitt has defended Prime Minister Scott Morrison taking leave with his family saying Mr Morrison has "always been connected and kept a watching brief on what is going on" in Australia. Topic of impeachment a 'delicate dance' for Democrats CNN Reporter Whitney Wild says it is a "delicate dance" for Democrats to broach the topic of impeachment with American citizens still split on the controversial decision. Westpac announces accountability review advisory panel members Westpac has announced two of its accountability review advisory panel members - former Telstra chief executive Ziggy Switkowsi and former Sydney Water chief executive Kerry Schott. Human Nature celebrates 30 years Following a 10 year Las Vegas residency, Australia's Human Nature is back home to celebrate three decades of making music. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe