News for Tuesday

20 Aug 2013

Prince George is a “bit of a rascal” according to Prince William who gave his first interview to CNN. In health news, doctors at MonashHeart have managed to revive a woman who was clinically dead for 42 minutes.

Prince William’s first interview since George’s birth

Prince William has described his newborn son as a “bit of a rascal” in his first interview since Prince George’s birth in July. William has admitted that fatherhood has changed him already and that it’s Catherine who gets up more in the middle of the night to tend to the baby. Read more and see the pictures on ABC News.

Power cut from homes after strong winds

About 500 homes in Tasmania’s north have woken to a power outage this morning after strong winds forced power lines into the Piper River. Aurora Energy will use a helicopter later today to restore electricity. Read more.

Aussie doctors resurrect woman

Australian doctors have revived a woman who had been clinically dead for 42 minutes. After suffering a heart attack, 41-year-old Vanessa Tanasio was rushed to MonashHeart where doctors managed to unblock vital arteries and return her heart to a normal rhythm. Read the incredible story on Nine News.

Sandra Sully reveals bullying at Channel Ten

Veteran anchor Sandra Sully has revealed a colleague at Channel Ten bullied her for almost 10 years. Sully told Cleo magazine the woman’s behaviour was deceitful as she sought to sabotage Sully’s career. News.com.au has more.

Corby’s parole conditions revealed

Schapelle Corby would be forced to spend parole in Bali, including a one-year guidance period after her initial release. The conditions pose a dilemma for the Australian as if she doesn’t apply for bail she could walk free by mid-2015. Corby would also have to report regularly to authorities and would face random visits by corrections officers. Seven News has the full story.

Give him 60 years

Prosecutors have requested that Bradley Manning be sentenced to 60 years in prison for leaking classified documents. US soldier Manning could face a maximum of 90 years in prison for betraying the US after being convicted of 20 counts, including six counts of violating the Espionage Act and five counts of stealing protected information. Read more.