Wednesday's news
05 Jun 2013
Queen Elizabeth II marks the 60th anniversary of her coronation with 2000 people at Westminster Abbey. In sport, the Socceroos draw 1-1 with Japan in last night’s World Cup qualifier.
Labor Senator denies internal hatred
Labor Senator Doug Cameron has rejected claims by Coalition frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull that Labor is divided by internal hatred. Cameron said Turnbull was “full of hyperbole” after he repeated comments made by a Labor insider that “the hatred in our party room makes the most unhappy, vicious, bitter divorce look like a picnic”. ABC News has the full story.
Queen marks 60th anniversary of coronation
Two thousand people gathered at Westminster Abbey to mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was praised for her devotion to duty and self-sacrifice. Sky News has the details.
American tourist gang raped in India
An American tourist has allegedly been raped by a truck driver and two other men after accepting a lift on Monday night. The incident took place in Manali, approximately 500 kilometres from New Delhi. Medical tests have confirmed the rape. Read more.
Northern Ireland calls for Australian victims
A Northern Ireland inquiry into child abuse in Northern Ireland is calling for Australian victims to come forward. They are eager to hear from children who were potentially moved to institutions to Australia. Read more.
Judge accepts insanity plea
A judge has accepted James Holmes’ plea of not guilty by insanity in his trial for killing 12 people and wounding dozens more during a movie screening in Colorado last year. Judge Samour has handed down several conditions in accepting the plea, including that Holmes undergo a court-ordered sanity examination. Nine News has the full story.
Penalty costs Socceroos
A late penalty for Japan snatched Australia’s hopes of an historic win at Saitama Stadium in last night’s World Cup qualifier. Despite the 1-1 draw, Australian skipper Lucas Neill believes the Socceroos have the momentum to seal qualification. Seven News has more. Watch the highlights in the video below.
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