Monday musings
25 Feb 2013
Australia is facing wild weather again with storms that thrashed NSW over the weekend expected to hit QLD today. Plus, news from the 85th Academy Awards.
Wild weather across the nation
A major storm that hit NSW over the weekend has caused extensive damage throughout Sydney. The storm triggered mini tornadoes, scattering debris including trees and trampolines, and damaging thousands of homes. Sydney Morning Herald has the incredible pictures.
Meanwhile, residents of south east Queensland are bracing for more extreme weather with up to 200mm of torrential rain forecast for the next 24 hours. Courier Mail has all the details.
On the west coast, Western Australian residents are being told to prepare for Cyclone Rusty. A blue alert is in place. Read more.
Are you facing the clean up after the weekend? Share your pictures on our Facebook page.
First female speaker dies
Australia’s first female speaker of the House of Representatives Joan Child has died aged 91. Child was one of the nation’s pioneering female political leaders after winning the east Melbourne seat of Henty in 1974. Read more.
Pope delivers final sermon
Thousands have packed St Peter’s Square to hear Pope Benedict XVI give his final Sunday address. The Pope’s last days on the job are being overshadowed by a scandal involving Cardinal Keith O’Brien, the UK’s most senior Catholic. ABC News has more.
85th Academy Awards kick off
Aussies are hoping for a miracle as the 85th Academy Awards kick off in just a matter of hours. Hugh Jackman, Jacki Weaver and Naomi Watts are not tipped to take the awards, however there are still two great chances for makeup and hair styling, and visual affects. Ninemsn.com.au all the details and we’ll keep you posted on Twitter.
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