Wednesday's news

05 Feb 2014

Autopsies show that Queensland mother and daughter died from a rare form of food poisoning. In international news, the Chris Lane murder trial gets underway in Oklahoma.

Food poisoning cause of Bischoff deaths

The Bischoff family have been told that food poisoning is the likely cause of death of the Queensland mother and daughter in Bali. Autopsies of the bodies of Noeline and her daughter Yvana have shown they died from a rare form of food poisoning after eating fish in a Bali restaurant. Noeline’s brother says it is unlikely the pair would have survived had they contracted the illness in Australia. Sky News has more.

Twist in Chris Lane case as teen crosses to prosecution

One of the teenagers accused over the shooting of baseball player Chris Lane has claimed he believed the gun was loaded with blanks as the murder trial begins in Oklahoma. The Australian baseballer was shot as he was jogging. Edwards Junior’s murder one charge may be dropped as prosecutors look to charge him as an accessory to murder on condition he testifies for them. ABC News has the full story.

Power still out in parts of Adelaide

Approximately 12,000 properties in Adelaide remain without power this morning after trees and branches fell across power lines due to severe wind gusts. Repair crews are continuing their efforts to reconnect the affected properties. SA Power Networks says the damage is extensive. Read more.

Anne Frank’s toys to be displayed in museum

The marbles that Anne Frank gave to her non-Jewish neighbour moments before entering hiding with her family will be displayed at an art gallery in Rotterdam. The tin of marbles has just recently been discovered along with a tea set and book. Read more.

Father trying to save his unborn son

A Canadian father has raised almost $80,000 in an attempt to save his unborn son. Dylan Benson’s wife Robyn is currently being kept alive on life support until their baby is ready to come out. Robyn suffered a brain haemorrhage at 22 weeks. Doctors hope to keep her alive until she reaches 34 weeks. Read the story of News.com.au