Monday news

06 Jan 2014

An autopsy will be conducted to determine how Sunshine Coast mother Noelene Bischoff and her daughter Yvana died in Bali. In international news, Scotland Yard police believe they know who kidnapped Maddie McCann.

Autopsy to reveal cause of Bali deaths

An autopsy will be conducted on the Sunshine Coast mother and daughter who died in Bali on Saturday to determine the cause of their deaths. Family of the pair said both were feeling sick before contacting staff at their hotel. Noelene Bischoff, 54, died on route to the hospital while her daughter Yvana, 14, died soon after. They had eaten at a restaurant shortly before. Read more.

Southeast Queensland choked with smoke

Southeast Queensland has been blanketed with smoke from the Stradbroke Island bushfires. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the smoke is thickest in the Brisbane area but is due to clear this morning. News.com.au has more. For up-to-date information, see the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Nine crocodiles found in Queensland pool

Nine baby crocodiles have been found in a public pool complex in Mt Isa, with five casually swimming in the water and four more wandering around the grounds. Five years ago, a one and a half metre crocodile was found in the grass beside the pool. Read more.

Punch victim awakes from coma

Alex McEwen-Henderson remains in hospital today with a fractured skull and bleeding on his brain after being hit outside a Penrith McDonald’s on Saturday. Alex is the latest victim of a series of one-punch attacks on Sydney’s streets. Nine News has the full story.

Breakthrough in McCann case

UK police say they believe a gang of thieves are responsible for the kidnapping of Maddie McCann. Scotland Yard offices have identified the men as prime suspects, saying the thieves broke into the apartment, disturbed Maddie and then fled with her in what they believe was a burglary gone wrong. News.com.au has all the details.