Wednesday wonderings
29 May 2013
Election update as crossbenchers express unhappiness at the election funding deal. In other news, a newborn has been saved from a sewage pipe in China.
Election funding backdated
Crossbenchers have expressed aggravation as it’s revealed that the deal on election funding by the major political parties includes a clause backdating it to April. The deal will see parties and successful independents receive 33 cents a year for every primary vote. ABC News has more.
Victorian hospital evacuated
A broken water pipe has caused major flooding at a Melbourne hospital, forcing the evacuation of patients. The second floor of the Maroondah Hospital flooded just after 5:00pm yesterday evening, along with the floors below it. Read more.
Soldier’s wife praised for standing up to neighbour
A soldier’s wife has become an internet sensation after standing up to a neighbour who left her an abusive note, complaining that her front garden wasn’t tidy enough. See what Robyn Nagl, from Darwin, wrote back to her neighbour on Nine News.
Bart marks 60 years
Bart Cummings has marked 60 years of horse training with the trainer looking toward spring, vying for his 13th Melbourne Cup win. Cummings fell into his role as horse trainer almost by accident. He was thrust into the role when his father went on an extended holiday. Read Bart’s remarkable story.
Cruise ship catches fire
A fire broke out on board Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas in the early hours of yesterday morning, forcing passengers and crew to implement emergency procedures while the blaze was extinguished. All passengers and crew are safe and accounted for, and the cruise line has been praised for its handling of the situation. See the amazing pictures and read the full story on Yahoo Seven News.
Baby saved from sewage pipe
A newborn baby has been rescued from a sewage pipe after being flushed down a toilet in China. Rescuers carefully cut open the pipe, guided by the baby’s cries, before taking the baby boy to hospital. See the amazing rescue on News.com.au.
Explosion caused by train derailment
A freight train has derailed near Baltimore, sparking a fire and huge explosion. Thick black smoke blanketed the area while authorities stressed that the chemicals were not toxic inhalants. Fifteen cars were derailed in the incident. Read the full story and watch the footage on ABC News.
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