Tuesday's headlines

16 Apr 2013

Two bombs have gone off within seconds of each other near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing two people. In Australian news, the latest Newspoll shows most voters support the Coalition when it comes to superannuation.

Boston Marathon struck by bombings

Two bombs have been detonated near the finishing line of the Boston Marathon, killing two people and injuring dozens more. Some reports have claimed that more than 100 people have been injured. It has also been reported that many of the Sandy Hook families were in the crowd at the marathon as that last portion of the run was dedicated to the victims. DFAT has reported that no Australians were affected. A no-fly zone has been imposed over Boston and at least one other device has been found by authorities and was in the process of being dismantled. Speaking from the Oval Office, President Obama has said that security is being increased around the USA and authorities are working to find out who initiated the attacks. ABC News has up-to-date coverage in Australia and to read what the Australian runners had to say, see Ninemsn.com.au. Head to CNN.com to see how the US is reporting on the blasts. 

Most don’t trust Labor on super

The latest Newspoll has shown that most Australians don’t trust Labor when it comes to superannuation and are opposed to tax increases. The Australian has revealed that only 31 per cent of Australians trust the Federal Government. Nine News has the details.

Hep C victims to relive their horror

James Latham Peters, an anaesthetist at an at an abortion clinic in Melbourne will appeal his sentence for infecting dozens of women with hepatitis C while working at the centre. Fifty-five women were infected by Peters who was sentenced to 14 years’ jail with a non-parole period of 10 years. He was found guilty of 55 counts of negligently causing serious injury. Sky News has the details.

Welfare entitlement for indigenous a tragic disability

Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has backed comments by indigenous academic Marcia Langton that welfare entitlement is tragic for indigenous people. Both believe that a sense of entitlement has poisoned Aboriginal society. Nine News has more.

Beer battle

Melbourne brewery, Thunder Road Brewing Company is seeking to revive historic beers as it takes on Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) over the trademarks of more than 50 beer labels. Thunder Road claims that CUB are hoarding the trademarks to retain a monopoly over the Australian brewing industry. A two-day hearing begins today. Read more.