Morrison Denies Lying to Macron About Submarine Deal

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied lying to the French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron about the $90 billion French submarine contract. 

Macron said earlier this month that Morrison has broken the trust between the two countries. 

Morrison has denied ever telling a lie in public life and said these criticisms are a part of a politician's job.

 

Government Agrees to Assess Adani's Water Usage

The Australian Government has agreed to assess the water usage of the North Queensland Adani Carmichael mine. 

The mining company has proposed building an 102 km water pipeline which is predicted to take 1.25 billion liters of water from Queensland rivers and waterways. 

The Stop Adani organisation is calling to hold the federal government and the mining company accountable for the damage that this pipeline could cause the wider ecosystems.

 

Blockade Australia Stops Another Coal Train

Blockade Australia stopped another coal train from reaching Kooragang Island Terminal in the Worlds largest coal port which is in Newcastle. 

Fifty five year old Zelda stopped the train by standing on top of it in a HAZMAT suit. 

This protest is one of eight that have occurred this week by Blockade Australia, who say they plan to use actions like these to shut down Sydney for a week from the 27th of June next year.

 

Australian Veterans Call for Support for Afghans

Australian veterans are calling on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to provide more support for people from Afghanistan. 

Veterans from the war in Afghanistan want the Prime Minister to provide more protection for people who worked with Australian forces and increase the humanitarian intake of Australia.

The Afghan-Australian Advocacy Network reports 198 interpreters under the Locally Engaged Employee Program with valid Australian visas have not yet been evacuated from Afghanistan.

Astroworld Death Toll Rises to Nine

The Astroworld death toll has risen to nine after a 22 year old died in hospital due to complications from injuries caused by the crowd crush.

The Texas University student’s family’s lawyer said the 22 year old sustained “horrific injuries” at the concert.

Those that have been killed at the concert were aged between 14 and 27 years old.