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Is China blocking Australian coal?

A number of harbours in northern China, including Dalian, are said to be refusing Australian coal altogether

A number of harbours in northern China, including Dalian, are said to be refusing Australian coal altogether. What could it mean for one of Australia's most lucrative exports? President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has issued a dire warning about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit. One of the world's busiest airports, London Heathrow, has been stockpiling ahead of a possible no-deal scenario. We speak to its CEO John Holland-Kaye. Also in the programme, can you profit from being attacked? Police in Chicago say the actor Jussie Smollett filed a fake claim he suffered a homophobic attack because he was 'dissatisfied with his salary'. Plus, our reporter checks out some of the technology that could help reduce the financial burden of healthcare for an ageing population.

(FILE PHOTO: A reclaimer places coal in stockpiles at the coal port in Newcastle, Australia. Credit: Reuters)

27 minutes

Broadcast

  • Thu 21 Feb 201922:32GMT