Monday musings

18 Mar 2013

A 73-year-old pilot has died in Adelaide after his replica fighter plane crashed during an Adelaide air show. In India, arrests have been made over the gang rape of a Swiss tourist in a remote rural area.

Pilot killed in Adelaide

Veteran pilot Roger Stokes died on impact as his replica World War II fighter plane plunged into a carpark. Stokes was performing for the Antique and Classic Aircraft Display as part of the Parafield Airshow. Adelaide Now has more.

New rules for Visa card holders

New rules come into force today as Visa bans Australian retailers from applying credit card surcharges. Surcharges will be restricted to one per cent. Read the full story.

Stroke levels to grow

The Stroke Foundation has launched a new report revealing that stroke victim numbers are set to grow to 700,000 by 2032. Erin Lalor, chief executive of the Stroke Foundation, said the calls for funding have fallen on the deaf ears of successive governments. Ninemsn has more.

Concussions linked to long-term brain damage

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW has released a discussion paper over the weekend, urging Australia’s football codes to analyse their management of head injuries, linking concussions to the development of brain injuries and dementia. Read more.

Teenage boys found guilty of rape

Two teenage football players in Ohio have been found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl while she was incoherent and drunk. The case gained international exposure through social media and authorities have promised to continue the investigation into the possibility of other crimes. Read the full story.

Father makes film to find daughter

A desperate father has made a movie to find his daughter, Reya, after her mother abducted her in 2002. Camilla Ellefsen is believed to be living in Australia with Reya. Courier Mail has the details.

Greek soccer player gets life ban

A Greek soccer player has been given a life ban from the national soccer team after making a Nazi salute during a game. Giorgos Katidis celebrated his winning goal by making the salute. After apologising, he requested to be dropped from the AEK Athens first team. ABC News has more.

Arrests made over gang rape in India

A group of farmers in their twenties have confessed to gang-raping a Swiss cyclist as she camped in a remote forested area with her husband. Her husband was also tied up and assaulted. Read the full story on Yahoo Seven.