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Monday's news
21 Jan 2013
Channel Seven is facing a PR nightmare as host David Koch stands by his breastfeeding comments. Queensland is bracing for a cyclone as a tropical low develops. Meanwhile, in the US, President Obama has been officially sworn in for his second term.
Damage done by Kochie
Channel Seven host, David Koch, has faced extensive criticism over his comments regarding public breastfeeding. Nursing mothers have descended on Martin Place this morning to publicly feed their babies. Read more.
Notorious bushranger buried
Ned Kelly has finally had his dying wish realised, as his family laid him to rest in a cemetery at Greta in Victoria. Kelly’s brother Dan and fellow gang member, Steve Hart, are also buried in the cemetery. The Age has a full account of the private service.
State of States
The Northern Territory is fast closing the gap as it takes on Western Australia as the best performing economy in the nation. According to the State of States report released today, Western Australia remains in the top spot for now. Read more.
Queensland bracing for cyclone
Queensland is experiencing torrential rain which is expected to develop into a cyclone within the next 24 hours. A cyclone warning is in place for coastal communities. Couriermail.com.au has more.
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French sailor rescued
A French sailor has been rescued by passenger ship, PV Orion, after being stranded in the Southern Ocean for three days. Alain Delord set off a distress beacon after the mast on his yacht broke just off Tasmania’s south-west coast. Read more and watch the incredible videos on the ABC.
Obama sworn in
President Barack Obama has been sworn in at a private ceremony on the weekend. The Constitution mandates that the president take office on 20 January, however public ceremonial inauguration activities will take place on Monday 21 January in Washington. Read more.
Djokovic survives 5-hour thriller
Navak Djokovic is through to the Australian Open quarterfinals after a fourth-round win overnight. The game finished at 1:41am with the world number one taking the tiebreaker 12-10. Yahoo Seven has the full story.