'Shenanigans are over': Nationals assure party is 'back to business'...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward February 4, 2020 'Shenanigans are over': Nationals assure party is 'back to business' Michael McCormack has survived a leadership challenge by Barnaby Joyce after the former leader mounted a frenzied, but ultimately unsuccessful, campaign to take back his old job. McCormack's victory 'came down to one vote' Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the vote for the National Party leadership came down to one vote despite Michael McCormack declaring the result of the party room ballot would "never be known". Liberal party room stoush erupts over climate change A major stoush has erupted in the Liberal party room meeting this morning over climate change, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell reports. McCormack calls for unity after Barnaby fails to re-Joyce Michael McCormack has told his party to "move on" and unite after he fended off a challenge from Barnaby Joyce to retain the leadership of the National Party on Tuesday. McCormack's victory 'came down to one vote' Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the vote for the National Party leadership came down to one vote despite Michael McCormack declaring the result of the party room ballot would "never be known". Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Price Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. 'Ignorance no defence' for failing to declare conflict of interest Liberal backbencher Andrew Wallace has issued some friendly fire to his Coalition colleague Matt Canavan, telling Sky News "ignorance" is no defence for failing to declare a conflict of interest. WA swelters as heatwave grips the state Western Australia is sweltering through high temperatures as a heatwave continues to sweep across parts of the state. Sydney driver to face court over crash that left four children dead A 29-year-old man is due to face court in April over a crash that left four children dead in Sydney's outer suburbs. There will be 'no change to the Liberal portfolios' Political editor Andrew Clennell says there will be no significant ministerial reshuffle following Michael McCormack's re-endorsement as the National Party leader after he was challenged by Barnaby Joyce. Bandt delcares 'Green New Deal' will be first priority as leader Adam Bandt has declared a Green New Deal as his first priority after he was elected to replace Richard Di Natale unopposed. Bandt doubles down on claim PM responsible for 'climate crisis' Newly-minted Greens leader Adam Bandt has doubled down on his claim Scott Morrison is partially responsible for the "climate crisis", telling Sky News it has become "manifestly clear" the prime minister does not take the issue seriously. Boris Johsnon prepared to walk away without EU deal UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his vision for the UK's trade relationship with the EU, warning there will be major differences to overcome. Rate cut expected in the 'next few months' The Australian's economics editor Adam Creighton says the "overall expectation is the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will not move" on rates in its first meeting of the year. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe