Tuesday bulletin

02 Apr 2013

South Korea readies itself against North Korea as the latter declares a state of war. Meanwhile, in Australia, 20 people have died on the roads over the long weekend, nine more than last year.

North Korea in a state of war with South Korea

South Korea has unveiled a new pre-emptive strike policy giving its military the ability to launch a strike if the North shows signs of an imminent nuclear or missile attack. South Korean president Park Geun-Hye warned that she would order immediate counter-strikes if the North provoked. ABC News has more.

Easter road toll soars

Twenty people have died on Australia’s roads over the Easter long weekend, nine more than last year. Victoria and South Australia fared the worst with five people killed in each state. There were no road deaths in the ACT or Northern Territory. Sky News has the details.

Plane vanishes in bad weather

Four people are believed to be on board Cessna, the light aircraft that has been reported missing in the Northern Territory. The private plane was one of two flying between Bullo River Station and a private airstrip. Read more.

Three girls charged over train assault

Three teenage girls have been charged after allegedly assaulting two female passengers between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Courier Mail has the full story.

Rodwell pursues Philippine kidnappers

Warren Rodwell, held captive by Islamic extremists for 15 months in the Philippines, has met with a prosecutor to help prepare charges against his captors. Rodwell filed a statement before the assistant prosecutor at the justice department in Manila. For full details, see Seven News.

Colorado movie shooter faces possible death penalty

Prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty against James Holmes, the Colorado movie shooter. The hearing lasted just two minutes, enough time for the Arapahoe County district attorney's office to claim that justice is death, after the office spoke to more than 800 victims and family members. Read more.

Australia’s greatest singer

John Farnham has been voted as Australia’s best singer of all time by a panel of over 100 Australian musicians. With his career spanning decades, Farnham was singled out for his consistency, range, tone and power. Read the full story and see the full list.