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Monday musings
11 Feb 2013
Stephen Dank sues various media outlets on the back of allegations that he was involved in the doping scandal. In the Northern Territory, a saltwater crocodile has taken on the title of world’s largest croc.
Retiree transforms trash into treasure
A retiree in Sydney is turning other peoples’ junk into treasure, using his retirement to donate his time and efforts to charity. Mark Ure collects your rubbish from your home and brings it back to life, in an effort to keep active during his retirement and help the environment. See the video on ABC.
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Dank sues for defamation
Sports scientist Stephen Dank is suing various media outlets, alleging he has been falsely embroiled in the Australia-wide sports doping scandal. Dank’s legal representatives, Cambridge Law, are currently preparing statements of claim. Read more.
SAS hero leaves army
SAS hero and Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith will soon pursue a career in business after deciding to quit the army. He has been described as one of the greatest living Australians. Ninemsn has more.
Packer: my dad loved me
James Packer had to wait until his father, media-tycoon Kerry Packer, was on his deathbed to hear that he loved him and was proud of him. James Packer spoke to Sunday Night’s Mike Willisee in a candid and raw interview. See the video and read the story.
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Perth’s gas buses to undergo checks
Perth’s gas fleet will not be suspended despite two vehicles catching fire in as many months. The second incident happened over the weekend with the Transperth driver ordering all passengers off the bus when he noticed a warning light on the dashboard. Perth Now has the story.
World’s largest croc dies
The world’s largest saltwater crocodile has died in the Philippines, handing down the crown to a croc in the Northern Territory. Villagers in the Philippines were devastated when the reptile was declared dead after flipping over in its cage with a bloated stomach. Read more.
Twins jailed in French rape case
Twins in France have both been charged with a series of rapes in Marseille, as police are confused as to which one committed the crime. Telling the difference between the twins’ DNA is extremely difficult and expensive. Yahoo Seven has the full story.
Five dead as rescue drill goes wrong
Five people have been killed on a cruise ship docked in the Canary Islands when the ropes of a lifeboat snapped during a safety drill. Three others were injured. Read more on News.com.au
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