Hello, Paddy Kilmurray with a news update.
NSW Premier Mike Baird fought back tears as he resigned today, explaining he has “been in pain” as he deals with serious family health issues. Mr Baird announced his shock resignation on Twitter this morning, saying that it was time to hand over the reins to a new premier for the state. Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian is the immediate frontrunner for the post, after successful stints as Transport and Industrial Relations minister.
NRL player Pauli Pauli is one of 10 people including 2 children injured after a multi car accident on the M1 just north of Sydney. The 22-year-old Newcastle Knight has been admitted to Gosford Hospital suffering a suspected dislocated hip following the crash.
Police are investigating whether yesterday’s intense fire near Kurri Kurri was deliberately lit. The blaze has now burnt through 750ha and is currently being controlled.
Brake failure and a heavy vehicle truck, proved a deadly combination in China. Security cameras capturing the moment this semi-trailer full of sand ploughed through a row of houses, reducing them to rubble
A tiny pooch has had a massive battle with an ice-covered driveway, in a freezing cold upstate New York. Failing to find solid ground to grip on to – 10-year-old Veda can do nothing but slip and slide away.
And Nick Kyrgios says he needs to enlist the help of a coach – following a five set loss to Italy’s Andreas Seppi at the Australian Open. The World Number 13 blew a two set lead to bow out of the second round – admitting he was not physically or mentally prepared for the tournament.
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