Your news for Wednesday

12 Dec 2012

Sydney farewells a hero, one sexual assault case is thrown out and one is just beginning. Here’s today’s news. 

Saluting a hero

The funeral service for Detective Inspector Bryson Anderson will take place today with fellow police officers and politicians in attendance. Hundreds of members of the public he loved to serve are expected. The service will start at 2pm. Read more.

Slipper case slips

Breaking news: The sexual harassment case against former speaker Peter Slipper has been dismissed. More as the story unfolds on our Twitter page: ProbusSthPac. 

Hey Dad!

Hey Dad! actor Robert Hughes has boarded a flight back to Australia to face multiple sex assault allegations against children, the most famous of whom, Sarah Monahan, played his daughter on the famous sitcom. Hughes will arrive in Australia tomorrow. More on this in the coming days, but for now, read more on The Australian.

Man attacks PSO and then kills himself

A man bashed a Protective Services Officer with a hammer and the shot himself dead with the PSO’s gun on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne last night. The man was known to police. News.com.au has more. 

Good time to check Super

If you’ve got a spare couple of hours over Christmas, it’s the perfect time to check your superannuation. With billions of dollars of unclaimed super in Australia, it’s important to make sure your details are correct and you’ve nominated beneficiaries. Read the story here. 

Noah’s ark actually happened

The archaeologist who discovered the Titanic has found proof that the flood behind the biblical Noah’s Ark actually happened. Robert Ballard is an acclaimed underwater archaeologist and has scoured the depths of the Black Sea off the coast of Turkey. Nine news has the story.