Monday musings

11 Mar 2013

The Cronulla Sharks have shrugged off the scandal engulfing the club with a defeat over the Gold Coast Titans. Meanwhile, Japan is preparing to mark the second anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Sharks bite

The biggest story to unfold over the weekend was the investigation into alleged drug use by Cronulla Sharks players. On Friday, five members of the management team were either sacked, stood down or had their services discontinued. Despite the scandal, the Sharks answered their critics by defeating the Gold Coast Titans by a narrow two-point margin. The Sydney Morning Herald has all the details.

Police brace for escalation in violence

In one of four shootings in Sydney over the weekend, a crime family matriarch was shot at point-blank range in Auburn on Saturday. Police are now bracing for more gangland violence. Read more.

Baden-Clay committal hearing begins

Forty-three witnesses are expected to be called to give statements as the committal hearing for accused wife-killer Gerard Baden-Clay gets underway. The Courier Mail will update their website as details emerge.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s hope

An Australian study has found that a chemical imbalance in the brain may be detected years before symptoms appear. The research is a breakthrough in the treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, showing that its development is slow, leaving time for intervention. Nine News has the details.

Japan tsunami remembered

Japan is preparing to mark two years since the earthquake and tsunami which killed nearly 19,000 people and left nearly 3000 unaccounted for. Two years on, more than 300,000 Japanese are still living in temporary housing. ABC News has more.

Princess Lilian passes away

Forced to wait to marry her prince for 30 years, Princess Lilian and Prince Bertil’s love story has gripped the hearts of Swedes for generations. Princiess Lilian passed away on Sunday in her home in Stockholm. No cause of death has been released, however her health has been poor for several years. News.com.au has the touching story.

Stowaway survives 5200 kilometres

A cat who snuck into her owner’s suitcase survived a 5200km flight between Egypt and England. The cat went undetected through airport security and was put in the plane’s cargo. Read more.