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Tuesday's news
09 Jul 2013
Labor and Coalition locked in dead heat, report into Osama bin Laden’s death released and another royal baby is on the way.
Newspoll shows Labor and Coalition on par
Labor’s popularity has risen according to the latest Newspoll released today. Labor and Coalition are now locked in a dead heat with 50 per cent of the vote to both. The change has come about since Kevin Rudd was reinstated as Prime Minister. ABC News has the full story.
Fesus case reopened
A man has been charged for the murder of Jodie Fesus who was found in a shallow beach grave 16 years ago. Police said technological advancements were used to re-examine a number of pieces of evidence. Read more.
Queensland death puts spotlight on battery packs
Manufacturers of button batteries have agreed to introduce childproof packaging following the death of a Queensland toddler. Four-year-old Summer Steer swallowed a small circular lithium battery, triggering a chemical reaction and causing her death. Read more.
Another royal baby on the way
As the world waits in anticipation for the birth of Baby Cambridge, Zara Phillips has announced that she too is expecting. Princess Anne’s daughter will give birth early in the new year, after marrying Mike Tindall two years ago. News.com.au has the full story.
Warnings of civil war
Egypt’s top Muslim cleric says the country must agree to reconciliation or risk civil war. Clashes continue between the army and supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi in Cairo, leaving at least 51 people dead. Read more on Seven News.
Intelligence services incompetent when it came to bin Laden
According to an official report into Osama bin Laden’s killing, the terrorist was able to avoid detection largely due to the incompetence of Pakistan’s intelligence and security services. The compound where he was found was within sight of a Pakistani military academy. ABC News has more.