A New South Wales man has faced court over the murder of Alice Springs mother Karlie Pearce-Stevenson, five years after her remains were found in a forest south of Sydney. 41 year old Daniel James Holdem, appeared via video link at Maitland Local Court after he was arrested and charged last night at Cessnock.
The M1 motorway remains closed northbound – after a major truck accident, near Jolls Bridge at the Hawkesbury. Two trucks collided and one burst into flames. All northbound lanes are expected to remain closed for some time. Southbound lanes are open, and diversions are in place.
A 29-year-old man has faced a Victorian court this morning, charged with the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl at her Wangaratta home.
And Prince Harry has met the Obamas during a brief visit to the US to promote the Invictus games.
