The Prime Minister has pledged financial support to those devastated by bushfires in Queensland and New South Wales. Scott Morrison also defended his government's climate policies after being questioned over whether climate change fueled the fires.
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Berejiklian visits NSW bushfire sites | Sky News AustraliaNSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has seen first-hand the conditions firefighters are facing in the north of the state. \n\nMajor blazes burning in Drake, near Tenterfield, and Bees Nest near Armidale are at an advice level, but remain out-of-control.\n\nThe Prime Minister has offered his support for those affected by the fires, in both NSW and Queensland.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia GladysB Have we thought of more coal? GladysB And how much are you costing us
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Morrison to visit bushfire regions of Qld | Sky News AustraliaPrime Minister Scott Morrison will visit bushfire-ravaged regions of Queensland on Friday, if the conditions allow.\n\nOne of the worst fire-affected areas in the Gold Coast hinterland has been re-opened, but authorities are warning the public not to intrude on residents as they work to rebuild their lives. \n\nCooler conditions have helped ease the fire threat, but the season is only just starting.\n\nFire conditions are forecast to worsen over the next few days, once again raising the danger rating from ‘high’ to ‘very high’.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia ScottMorrisonMP As if they haven't suffered enough ! ScottMorrisonMP Will he bring his lump of coal? ScottMorrisonMP Just what you need. Trying to run a fire disaster and a train load of useless twits and their media entourage descend on you. Helps a lot Although, I suppose there could be a prayer session. That’ll cap things off nicely.
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NSW Sports Minister John Sidoti referred to ICAC by Labor | Sky News AustraliaNSW Sports Minister John Sidoti has been referred to the state's corruption watchdog amid concerns about possible conflicts of interest involving his property investments.\n\nThe Drummoyne MP had a stake in several plots of land along a developing transport corridor while he was working in the transport department. \n\nPremier Gladys Berejiklian vowed to launch a departmental investigation to rule out any possible wrongdoing, but Labor has referred the matter to ICAC instead. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia Yet again another politician disgracing himself and the community that helped him get elected !!!!
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NSW told to brace for 'possibly severe' fire danger | Sky News AustraliaNSW Royal Fire Service Ben Shepherd is urging people in and around bushfire prone areas to ensure their emergency plans are in place and properties prepared. \n\n“We know that there is the real potential for a long and protracted bushfire season especially given the drought this state is currently gripped by,” he said. \n\nMr Shepherd told residents to brace for hot and windy conditions, with very high and possibly severe fire danger next week. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia NSWRFS 'Royal'? NSWRFS Don’t you mean Rural Fire Service? NSWRFS We need police and fire officers out and about checking for all suspicious activities in the country
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Australia asks 'R U OK' on mental health awareness day | Sky News AustraliaAustralians are being asked to check in with their family, friends, and colleagues on R U OK Day - a national day of awareness to inspire meaningful conversations about mental health.\n\n“We all like to be macho [and say] there’s nothing wrong with me… but being vulnerable is OK,” former Wallaby and R U OK spokesman Phil Waugh told Sky News. \n \nAccording to a national survey conducted by the R U OK charity, more than 60 per cent of people are not confident in identifying signs in their friends or colleagues. \n\nAustralians have been encouraged to ask the question to encourage discussion about mental health and well-being.\n\nImage: Getty\n I check in with my kids future by acting on climate change a lot more people need support and checking up on since the Liberals introduced Robodebt and are cruelly targeting the unemployed to demonise and demean them by drug testing LiberalAus - biggest single cause of anxiety and depression Someone better check with Bill Shorten for losing the unlosable election and being ahead in polls for 6 years.
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Tongan Prime Minister dies aged 78 | Sky News AustraliaTongan prime minister Akilisi Pohiva has died in New Zealand where he was receiving emergency treatment for pneumonia. \n\nThe 78-year-old was flown to Auckland on Wednesday for medical treatment but succumbed to his illness on Thursday morning. \n\nImage: AP RIP akilisipohiva
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