Friday's top stories

15 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius, who found fame after competing in the Olympics as a double amputee, has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend. In health news, Australian teenage boys will receive the cervical cancer vaccination, starting today.

Blade Runner arrested

Blade Runner, Oscar Pistorius, has been taken into custody after police charged him with the murder of his girlfriend. Initial reports claimed Pistorius mistook his girlfriend for an intruder and shot her four times before she died on the scene. Read the full story on the ABC.
The Nike ad featuring Pistorius and the words ‘I am the bullet in the chamber’ has been pulled. Read more.

Australian dies in Thailand

A 44-year-old Australian has died in Thailand after plunging from a hotel balcony. While he survived the initial fall, he died later at the scene. Read more.

British backpacker missing in Queensland

A land and air search is underway for a British backpacker missing in outback Queensland. After going for a job on Tuesday afternoon, Sam Woodhead 18, failed to return to the station where he had been working. Yahoo Seven has more.

Husband signs television deal

The husband of Novy Chardon, missing since last week, has signed an exclusive interview deal with Channel 9. After flying to Jakarta for a business trip two days after his wife disappeared, John Chardon remains in Indonesia and has declared himself not a suspect. Read the full story on News.com.au

Boys to be given cervical cancer vaccine

Australian teenage boys will be the first in the world to receive the cervical cancer vaccine. While boys cannot contract cervical cancer, it’s possible that the vaccination protects the boys from other cancers. News.com.au has more.

Hostage couple speak out

The US couple held hostage by ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner has spoken out about their ordeal, saying they entered the cabin to find the Dorner already inside. Read more.