Wednesday's news

19 Mar 2014

The Rolling Stones have cancelled their Australasian tour following the death of L’Wren Scott. In international news, the defence team for Oscar Pistorius has raised serious doubts about police photographic evidence.

Rolling Stones cancel Australasian tour

The Rolling Stones have cancelled their tour of Australia and New Zealand following the shock death of Mick Jagger’s girlfriend L’Wren Scott. Scott was found dead in her New York apartment on Tuesday, just one day after Jagger landed in Perth to begin the Stones tour. Read more and see what Mick Jagger had to say.

Three beaches in world’s top 25

Three Australian beaches have been named in the world’s top 25 beaches. Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays was named the best in Australia and the South Pacific. Other beaches to be included on the list include Turquoise Bay in Western Australia and Cable Beach, near Broome. Read more.

Australian soldier killed in Syria

An Australian soldier has been killed in Syria, reportedly while fighting with rebels. In infantry soldier died two months ago while fighting against the war-torn country’s regime. It is unclear whether the man was a reservist of full-time soldier. Sky News has more.

Pistorius trial turns to police photos

Oscar Pistorius’s defence team have questioned police photos taken at the crime scene after Reeva Steenkamp was shot. The defence lawyer has claimed that police photographer Bennie van Staden caused a disturbance by moving evidence, alleging the testimony was suspicious. Nine News has the full story.

NASA celebrates half a century in Canberra

NASA is celebrating 50 years of the Deep Space Network with top officials in Canberra to mark the anniversary. The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is one of three sites worldwide that facilitate the communication between NASA and the solar system. Read more.