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Top stories for Friday
01 Feb 2013
The biggest story to break over the past 24 hours is the arrest of Craig Thomson. In other news, marriage is good for the heart, literally. Read all of today’s top stories.
Thomson arrested
Craig Thomson was arrested yesterday afternoon at his electorate office on the New South Wales Central Coast. He was later charged with 149 offences that he says he will vigorously defend. The ABC has background information on the case and how Thomson’s arrest unfolded.
Investigation into crash could take months
Large cranes have been used to remove carriages of a train that ploughed into Cleveland Station in Brisbane. Queensland Transport Minister Scott Emerson has said it may take months to investigate the cause of the crash that injured more than a dozen people. Read more.
Accused to face more questions
The alleged murderer of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher will be interviewed further over possible criminal charges. The Age has the full story.
Entire street washed away
Receding floodwaters have revealed a whole street in North Bundaberg that was washed away in the devastating floods. As residents begin to go home to start the clean up, some are facing the absolute heartache of losing everything, including many elderly residents who just managed to evacuate. News.com.au has more plus the flood in pictures.
Pay up for the flight delay
Airlines in Australia may be forced to pay passengers whose flight is delayed for three hours or more after the European Court of Justice found that travellers were entitled to monetary compensation unless the delay was caused by extraordinary circumstances. The decision may pave the way for passengers to claim for disrupted travel plans. News.com.au has the full story.
Marriage is good for the heart, literally
A Finnish study has concluded that married people are less likely to suffer heart attacks than singles. The research team found that unmarried men were 58-66 per cent more likely to suffer a heart attack than married men. For women, the percentage was higher at 60-65 per cent. Read more.
Look out for the February/March edition of Active Retirees for your guide to love after 55.
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