Wednesday's wonderings

20 Mar 2013

An announcement is expected today, standing down Australia’s head swimming coach. Meanwhile in the USA, seven Marines have been killed in a training accident.

Head swim coach expected to sink

Swimming Australia will reportedly announce that head coach Leigh Nugent’s services will no longer be needed today. The announcement follows reviews into Australia’s poor performance in the pool at the London Olympics. Yahoo Seven has more.
We’ll be updating our Twitter feed as more details are announced.

Hero students save woman from drowning

A group of TAFE students are being hailed as heroes after diving into a lake in Sydney to save a driver from her sinking vehicle. The students saw the car crash into a flight of stairs and begin rolling into the lake before stopping their bus to assist. Sydney Morning Herald has the full story.

Toddler saved by bystander

Tradesman Rowan O’Neill saved a little girl’s life in a Perth IGA after she collapsed. O’Neill performed CPR on the lifeless toddler for 90 seconds before she opened her eyes again and stated breathing. Read more.

Malala goes back to school

Malala Yousufzai has returned to school in Britain as she recovers from her injuries after being shot by the Taliban in Pakistan. She described her return to school as the most important day of her life. Yahoo Seven has more.

Chemical attack in Syria kills 25 people

An alleged chemical attack has killed at least 25 people near Aleppo in Syria. The Syrian Government has accused rebels of firing the rocket carrying chemical agents. However, rebel fights are blaming the Government for the deadly attack. Read more.

US Marines killed during training

Seven US Marines have been killed and several others injured during a late-night training session at a US military depot in Nevada. It is alleged that a 60-millimetre mortar round exploded. CNN has the full story.