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Top stories for Thursday
09 Jan 2014
Aldi recalls controversial t-shit from Australia Day line as Twitter erupts. In entertainment news, the BAFTA nominees have been announced.
Aldi recalls racist tshirt
Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled a controversial Australia Day t-shirt from its range following an outcry on social media. The t-shirt, emblazoned with the slogan ‘Australia Est. 1788’, sparked numerous comments on Twitter, forcing Aldi to apologise on the social media site and to withdraw the line. Read some of the comments on ABC News.
Parliamentary inquiry into alcohol-fuelled violence announced
Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has announced a parliamentary inquiry into alcohol-fuelled violence. The inquiry will be wide ranging, including everything from an evaluation of the Banned Drinker Register in the Northern Territory to how to reduce violence outside Sydney’s nightspots. Read more.
English cricketers save a man’s life
Two English cricketers, Matt Prior and Stuart Broad, have been hailed heroes after talking a man down from a ledge and contacting police. Prior and Broad spotted the man on the Pyrmont Bridge, approached him and after successfully bringing him off the edge, stayed with him until police arrived. Seven News has more.
Target employee cracks kidnapping case
A Target employee in the US has helped save a kidnapped girl after noticing the alleged kidnapper’s odd behaviour and taking down his numberplate. Roxanna Ramirez noticed David Douglas acting strangely in the store and in the car park. By late afternoon, a child had been kidnapped. Read how to day unfolded on News.com.au
BAFTA nominees announced
Australia’s Cate Blanchett has been nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for best actress for her role in Blue Jasmine. Blanchett faces tough competition, with Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams, Emma Thompson and Judi Dench. ABC News has the full list of nominees.
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