Monday's news

29 Apr 2013

Prime Minister Gillard is expected to reveal a $12 billion hole in the nation’s budget. Meanwhile, the stoush between Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton escalated over the weekend amid claims of insider trading.

Waterhouse-Singleton stoush

Racing NSW believes that a judicial inquiry into the stoush between John Singleton and the Waterhouse family would be an overreaction. Singleton has accused trainer Gai Waterhouse of passing on information to bookmaker Tom about More Joyous, Singleton’s mare. ABC News has the details.

Man trapped in freezer dies

A man who was trapped in a commercial freezer for half an hour has died. The temperature was set to minus 19 degrees Celsius. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition before he died. An investigation will now take place. Read more.

Older parents leading to grand orphans

Women are increasingly delaying childbirth until their late 30s and 40s, leading to a generation of grand orphans. More people are becoming grandparents at an older age, limiting their ability to care for young grandchildren. News.com.au has more.

Gillard to reveal $12 billion hole

In a speech to an economic conference this afternoon, Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to confirm a $12 billion deficit in the budget. The PM will promise that school funding reforms and the national disability insurance scheme will not be jeopardised. Read more.

ASADA to begin interviews with players

The first Cronulla players will be questioned today by ASADA about alleged drug use at the club in 2011. Coach Shane Flanagan refused to go into details regarding the number of players to be interviewed. Watch the video on Sky News.

Fire kills survivor of Bangladesh collapse

A fire broke out in the wreckage of a Bangladesh factory on Sunday, killing the last survivor of the collapse. The building collapse claimed 381 lives, including the woman killed in the fire, whose 110-hour battle for survival after the building collapse touched the nation. Yahoo Seven News has the details.

Seven people missing on hot air balloon

A hot air balloon has disappeared over the Pacific Ocean off Lima with seven people on board. Peruvian navy units and a helicopter are searching the area where the balloon is believed to have fallen. Read more.

Everest brawl between climbers and guides

A brawl between two foreign climbers and their guides has sparked a police investigation. The group is believed to have fought on their way to the third camp at 7000m. They have since come down off the peak. Nine News has the full story.