9am Zedlines
Your 9am Zedlines with Paris and Angus.
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Trump attacks Iran in UN speech
US President Donald Trump has attacked Iran as a “corrupt dictatorship” in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly this morning.
Twitter asks users for help to rid the platform of hate speech
Twitter reached out to its users on Tuesday for help creating a ban on comments that dehumanise people and promote real world violence.
Scott Morrison refuses to consider Newstart lift
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is insisting there’s no room in the budget for Newstart payments to be raised, despite better-than-expected budget figures.
Business groups say new public holiday recognising Indigenous Australians is too costly
Business groups say creating a public holiday to recognise Indigenous Australians could cost the Australian economy 3 billion dollars.
Shark attacks cause drop in Queensland tourism industry
There have been calls for emergency funding to support Queensland’s tourism industry, after two recent shark attacks in the Whitsundays.
Ipswich City Councillors take legal action
Six former Ipswich City Councillors who were sacked last month when it was dissolved by the State Government are now taking legal action for unfair dismissal, hoping to be compensated for their time out of office.
8am Zedlines
8am Zedlines with Erin and Paris.
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Logan City Council Newstart raise
Logan City Councillors have yesterday voted in favour of supporting raising Newstart payments by $370 a fortnite, becoming the first council in Queensland, and 17th nationwide to do so.
Scientists finally know why Brisbane orange turned purple
Almost 3 weeks ago, forensic testing begun after an orange purchased in a Brisbane fruit and veg store turned purple hours after being cut open.