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Joyce proposes doling out drought grants to local officials | Sky News AustraliaNationals MP Barnaby Joyce has raised the idea of giving out grants to local elected officials of drought-affected communities, though conceded the proposal was only “rudimentary” at this stage. \n\nThe grants Mr Joyce suggested would be controlled by a committee of local elected representatives, including mayors or councillors. \n\n“People who were respected and prominent and understood the concerns,” Mr Joyce said. \n\nMr Joyce said the National Party were actively working to improve drought assistance. \n\n“We are not blind to the issues, we have not sat on our hands,” Mr Joyce said. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia Just keep throwing money at them to get them to shut up hey Barnaby? It should be done soon as possible before millions don’t end up in offshore accounts. It should be done as soon as possible before millions found the way to offshore banks.
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Hanson says employment is the answer to Australia's ailing economy | Sky News AustraliaOne Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has told Sky News the government should invest in infrastructure projects to create jobs and assets simultaneously, and in turn help reverse Australia’s economic downturn. \n\n“Employment is what is going to turn around the economy,” Ms Hanson said.\n\nMs Hanson added some employers have told her they are unable to hire low-skilled workers.\n\nShe said the government needs to encourage people to “get out there and get a job”.\n\n“We have to have a fairer system to encourage people to want to go out to work,” Ms Hanson said. \n\n“Our whole educational system is letting our people down”.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia Who stood behind her and whispered that in her ear. Don't believe she though of that herself. It’s what used to happen back in the day. Gov would build infrastructure! MRobertsQLD Brilliant work... Some common sense from a politician - very rare indeed 👍
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'Australia must protect liberal democracy' | Sky News AustraliaLabor Senator Kimberley Kitching has said Australia should “protect” its democracy as it continues its 'successful' trading relationship with China.\n\n“We are very lucky to live in a liberal democracy, where rights are protected,” Ms Kitching said. \n\nMs Kitching said some young people may not believe democracy is the best system.\n\n“I think that that’s a real concern.”
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ASX to open lower after mixed global news | Sky News AustraliaAustralian shares are poised to open lower on Thursday following a shaky session on Wall Street overnight, coupled with ongoing protests in Hong Kong.\n\nUS lawmakers are in the process off passing a bill which will allow Hong Kong to hold autonomous trade status, with CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski telling Sky News “if this bill gets ratified by the senate, the Chinese have promised retribution.”\n\nThis news has ASX futures down nine points after weaker than expected consumer data triggered a major sell off from US investors.\n\nImage: Getty\n
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Isaiah Firebrace covers Australian classic ‘Solid Rock’ for Paul Murray Live | Sky News AustraliaIsaiah Firebrace covers the classic Australian hit ‘Solid Rock’ on Paul Murray Live ‘Our Town’, brought to you by Sony Music Australia.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia SonyMusicAU The irony of a song emphasing the way Australian white settlement stole land from the indigenous culture being played on a show hosted by a right wing bigoted narcissist like Murray is hilarious. The fat sack has absolutely no shame. SonyMusicAU Pretty impressive Isaiah.
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Protest leader hospitalised after being beaten on Hong Kong streetA leading face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement was rushed to hospital covered in blood late Wednesday after being attacked by unidentified thugs with hammers, his protest group said.
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