Monday update

03 Jun 2013

Former Yothu Yindi frontman has died after battling kidney disease for several years. In international news, several more tornadoes have rocked Oklahoma over the weekend, resulting in more deaths.

Former Yothu Yindi frontman dies

Mandawuy Yunupingu, the former frontman of Yothu Yindi, has died at his home overnight, after fighting kidney disease for several years. He was 56. Read his incredible story on ABC News. Watch the famous Treaty film clip. 

Hanson to stand in federal election

Pauline Hanson is expected to make an important announcement in Sydney today, confirming that she will stand for election. The house and party that she intends to join remain a mystery. Hanson intends to declare herself a candidate in NSW. Sky News will update its website throughout the day.

Barclay Nettlefold steps down as Swimming Australia president

Barclay Nettlefold has stepped down as Swimming Australia president amid allegations of inappropriate comments towards and in the presence of staff members. His wife has defended her husband, saying the comments were not in Nettlefold’s character. Read more.

Boy’s rabies-like virus was preventable

Michelle Flynn and Colin Boucher say their son would still be alive if he told them about being scratched by a bat in the Whitsundays. Lincoln was scratched by a bat and suffered a rabies-like virus, developing seizures overnight. Ninemsn.com.au has more.

More tornadoes rock Oklahoma  

Five tornadoes rampaged through Oklahoma over the weekend, killing 10 more people. Three veteran storm chasers were among those killed while involved in tornado research. An EF3 tornado with winds up to 265km per hour barrelled through the Oklahoma City metro area during rush hour. Read more.

Threats against Prince Harry revealed

A man has admitted to making threats against Prince Harry in the days after the vicious murder of soldier Lee Rigby. Read more on Sky News.

Third day of protests in Turkey

Thousands have taken to the streets in Turkey clashing with riot police in the third day of anti-government protests. Riot police used tear gas to disperse people and 1700 have allegedly been arrested. Read more.