News for Thursday

10 Jan 2013

Dozens have been injured in a NYC ferry accident and Indonesian police have foiled a terror plot. Meanwhile, in Australia, fire crews continue to fight blazes before another hot spell sets in.

Battle to contain the blazes

Fire crews are battling to contain the hundreds of fires burning across south east Australia while temperatures are still cool. Hot, windy weather is set to hit the area again as a total fire ban covers NSW and parts of Victoria and Tasmania. Read more.

Man drowns and second man shot

Police were called to Woolgoolga beach nears Coffs Harbour to help retrieve the body of a man who had drowned. Shortly after, a man was shot in the head nearby after becoming involved in an altercation. Yahoo News has more. 

Indonesian police seize bombs

Police have discovered a stash of homemade bombs after uncovering plots to target tourist destinations in central Indonesia. Police shot dead seven suspects and arrested four, however two are still at large. ABC has the full story. 

Ferry accident in NYC

Nearly 60 people have been injured when a ferry, packed with commuters, smashed into a pier in New York City during rush hour. Two people are critically injured, suffering head injuries. Passengers on board have said that the ferry was travelling too fast as it approached the pier. Yahoo News has more.

Insulin handshake

Scientists have solved a 20-year mystery surrounding how insulin hormones bind to the insulin receptor. It’s hoped that this discovery will lead to new insulin medication for diabetics, eliminating the need for injections. Read more.

Tropical cyclone forming

A tropical cyclone is forming off Western Australia’s north coast. The category three cyclone is expected to develop into a category four this afternoon as it moves towards Northwest Cape. Residents are being asked to be alert and to organise an emergency kit. Read more on Perthnow.com.au.