The death of South African anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.
The 95-year-old passed away at his Johannesburg home, surrounded by extended family following a long battle with illness.
President Jacob Zuma made the announcement this morning.
World leaders have paid tribute to Mandela while people have gathered on the streets of South African to mourn and celebrate his life.
A surfer has reportedly been bitten by a shark on the Mid North Coast.
Doctors say the 26 year old was bitten on the hand while surfing at Shelly Beach, at Port Macquarie.
Hurricane force winds have battered Scotland and Ireland, leaving more than 100-thousand homes without power.
And there are reports Holden is planning to close its Australian car making operations in 2016.
Unions are calling on the federal government to intervene and save thousands of jobs.
