An Australian farmer has dramatically pitched a tent in front of a coal train to protest against the expansion of the mining industry. Annette Schneider lay on a mattress over the tracks near Mangrove Road in Sandgate, north of Sydney, near Newcastle. The 54-year-old farmer, from Monaro in southern New South Wales, started her protest at 7am on Monday, but was taken into police custody about 10.30am. Scroll down for video . Annette Schneider, 45, spent three hours of Monday morning locked to a railway track near Newcastle . She had cut holes in the mattress to slot her arms through and locked them into a pipe running along the railway line. A group of 20 to 30 people were also on-site to support Ms Schneider. A spokeswoman for environmental group Front Line Action on Coal told Daily Mail Australia Ms Schneider wanted to make a statement about the expansion of the coal mining industry and the effects of climate change. In particular, the 54-year-old is worried about their impacts on farm land. Ms Schneider was trying to block the path of a coal train to protest against the expansion of the mining industry . The 54-year-old is part of the Front Line Action on Coal group who are an environmental group . Ms Schneider was trying to make 'a statement' to the government to ask them to consider issues surrounding the expansion of coal mines and climate change . 'She wanted to do this because she was frustrated with the government,' Front Line Action on Coal's Alex Walker said. 'The government is not listening to scientists. We’re not following the world and not listening to the world. We're kind of behind the times in Australia. '[Ms Schneider's] passionate about climate change and she wanted to make a statement.' A new report done by the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) estimates the annual costs of health-related issues caused by the five coal fired power station in the Hunter Valley costs $600 million. 'The coal industry is continuously dragging us down... and there are consequences and we need to do something about it before it's too late,' Ms Walker told Daily Mail Australia. Police came to arrest Ms Schneider three hours after she started her protest on Monday morning . The group claims surrounding mines are causing severe health problems in the areas as well as impacting on farming lands . 'In local communities, there has been an increase in severe health risks from breathing in coal dust. 'There's been a rise in asthma-related instances in children. People aren't sleeping as well as shortness of breath. 'Just the general implications you would get from breathing in dirty air, especially if it leeches into the water too.' A New South Wales Health Report from 2010 reported the Hunter regions most affected by open-cut coal mining and coal-fired power generation have higher rates of asthma and respiratory disease and cardiovascular disease compared with the rest of the state, according to the CAHA report.

Summary: Farmer Annette Schneider lay down in front of a coal train . She was protesting against the expansion of coal mining near Newcastle . The 54-year-old spent three hours with her arms locked around train track . In particular, she is worried about the mining industry's impact on farms . Police then took Ms Schneider, who protested on Monday, into custody .


Alfonso Thomas is to take over as Somerset's limited-overs captain this summer. The South Africa-born seamer, 38, will therefore share leadership duties with former England batsman Marcus Trescothick, who will stay in charge in the LV County Championship and as club captain. Somerset coach Matthew Maynard said: 'Alfonso has played a huge amount of T20 cricket in the last few seasons, both here and abroad. 'He has tasted success in the IPL, the BPL and the Big Bash. His experiences of the intricacies of the T20 game at the highest level make him the ideal captain for the shorter form of the game.' Alfonso Thomas (left) has the experience to be an ideal short form captain, says coach Matthew Maynard . Former England batsman Marcus Trecothick (right) will remain club captain in the LV County Championship . Meanwhile, Somerset have signed Pakistan international Sohail Tanvir for next season's NatWest T20 Blast. Left-arm seamers are a prized commodity in the shortest format and 30-year-old Tanvir brings plenty of experience, with 170 domestic and 42 international Twenty20 appearances. His return of six for 14 for Rajasthan Royals in the 2008 Indian Premier League was the record bowling performance in T20 cricket until Somerset's Arul Suppiah bettered it with six for five three years later. Somerset have signed Pakistan international Sohail Tanvir for next season's NatWest T20 Blast .

Summary: Alfonso Thomas will take charge of Somerset for limited over matches . Former England batsman Marcus Trecothick will remain captain in the LV County Championship . Somerset have signed Pakistan bowler Sohail Tanvir for Natwest T20 Blast .


He's the man who's reached the tops of Kilimanjaro, led treks to Mount Everest and completed The Kokoda Trail. Now Sydney-based Joe Bonington is training ordinary Aussies to do exactly the same and cross these expeditions off their adventure bucket list. The 47-year-old adventure trainer shares how his father, British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington, helped turn his troubled life around and experience the unforgettable feeling of achieving what he once thought was impossible. Joe Bonington (right) and his father, British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington (left), at Kala Patthar in the Himalayas in 2008, with Mount Everest seen in the background . The Sydney-based man is training ordinary Aussies conquer the world's toughest mountains and walking trails . Mr Bonington, who runs Joe's Basecamp in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, says he saw the change in himself the moment he reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. 'I had quite a troubled childhood - my father was quite famous at the time,' Mr Bonington told Daily Mail Australia. 'I went off the rails a bit and got into a bit of trouble because I was sick of people asking me if I was going to follow in my father's footsteps. 'I guess when I was young, I kind of wanted to make my own mark and also couldn't really understand why my dad spent days away on these trips. 'I was always scared that he was going to get killed - like all his friends did. It was quite hard for a young kid to digest.' At the age of 24, he embarked on his very first expedition with the help of his father. 'That year I decided to go on my first expedition and it absolutely changed my life,' Mr Bonington said. Joe Bonington pictured on a glacier while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 1992 . Mr Bonington pictured crossing a glacier on the mountain Danga II in Nepal in 2000 . Mr Bonington pictured walking across a snowfield high up on Danga II in Nepal in 2000 . 'I remember being 500m from the top of Kilimanjaro and telling my dad I needed to go up there by myself. I remember seeing my dad crying his eyes out as I went off on my own. 'When I reached the top, I just burst into tears. I just stood there crying because I finally understood why my dad did what he does. 'I learnt that yes there are risks but what you get from these experiences just outweighs everything else. 'That first experience taught me that I need to get out of my comfort zone and I've been doing that ever since. I'm now teaching others to do the same.' Having completed The Kokoda Trail in 2004, climbed to Everest base camp in 2008 and 2010 - with plans to go again next year with his clients - Mr Bonington says his most memorable adventure was in 2000. Mr Bonington conducting training in the Blue Mountains for a group planning to walk to the Kokoda Trail . One of Joe's clients,

Summary: Joe Bonington, 47, has been training Aussies to complete expeditions . He embarked on his first adventure - Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - in 1992 . He climbed the mountain with his father and British mountaineering legend Sir Chris Bonington . The personal trainer says this moment changed his life forever as he had previously had a trouble childhood . He says he was able to understand why his father took these risks . Now he's hoping to encourage others to 'get out of their comfort zone' and see the stunning world we live in .


A talent show contestant ruined his chances of winning when he crashed off the stage and landed on the judges. The karaoke king was performing Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild at a strip club contest in Croydon, south London when he tumbled off the podium. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the stage-dive didn't help the singer's shot at winning the competition and he missed out on the prize. Judges at a talent contest in Croydon were given a shock when one the performers fell off the stage . The performer attempted to grab the podium's pole but missed and tumbled off the stage onto the judges . The accident happened at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club last month during the final of the venue's popular Talent Show night. A recording made of the evening shows the performer, who has not been named, belting out the rock classic on the club's stage, which features a pole for the venue's usual performers. In the footage, the man warms up the crowd by playing air guitar and posturing before attempting to swing around the pole at the centre of the stage. But the man's hand passes several inches from the pole and he flies past it and - to screams from the crowd - falls straight off the stage and on to the line of judges. Luckily, a judge manages to move out of the way as the man falls and the performer hits the ground with a thud, but is said to be fine. The incident happened Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in south London during a talent contest night last month . A contestant performing Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild warmed up the crowd with some air guitar moves . The man then went for a party-piece move as he ran towards the pole in the centre of the stage to swing on it . But footage from the venue shows the man missing the pole completely and falling face-first, into the crowd . Uthania Jackson, manager of the club, was one of the judges and said the 'regular' was uninjured and has since been back for more. She said: 'He was fantastic in the first heat and went straight into the final and was really getting into it, performing air guitar and everything. 'But he misjudged where the pole was by a few inches and landed on me. He didn't win unfortunately. 'He laughed it off and felt a bit embarrassed but carried on into the night.' Mr Jackson was uninjured and instead chose to award the talent contest prize to a group of four women, called the 'Hustler Honeys', who performed a raunchy routine from Moulin Rouge on February 27. The stage-dive could not have gone worse for the man's chances of winning the contest as he landed on one of three judges lined up to choose the winner . To screams from the crowd, he fell between two of the judges' chairs and landed with a thud on the floor . Uthania Jackson, the judge hit by the man, said neither were injured and the

Summary: Strip club regular was performing rock classic as part of venue talent show . Energetic performance to the crowd in Croydon included air guitar moves . He then tried to swing around the club's pole to cap off his karaoke act . But he narrowly missed the pole and instead flung himself into the judges .


It has been claimed they are not on speaking terms, even when it comes to their daughter Suri, aged eight. Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise - who divorced in 2012 after six years of marriage - 'have bad feelings about each other,' according to a Wednesday report from TMZ. This comes one day after People reported the 36-year-old beauty has been dating the 52-year-old super star's old friend Jamie Foxx, 47, quietly for one year, and the same day UsWeekly shared a photo of the two holding hands. Scroll down for video . Not talking: Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise - who divorced in 2012 after six years of marriage - 'have bad feelings about each other,' according to a Wednesday report from TMZ; here they are pictured in December 2011 . A more recent look at the actors: Holmes (left) in February at a fashion show and Cruise (right) in May at the Edge Of Tomorrow premiere . 'They want nothing to do with each other to the point they don't speak to one another, even about Suri,' a source told the site. It was further added that Cruise and Holmes 'do not communicate at all.' As far as co-parenting their only child together, it was claimed by the site that they leave that up to intermediaries. Their only child: 'They want nothing to do with each other to the point they don't speak to one another, even about Suri,' a source told the site; here Suri, aged eight, is pictured in Calabasas in October 2014 . Even planning visitations and discussing how the little girl should be raised is done through others, it was alleged. 'There is no desire on either Tom's or Katie's part to mend fences,' it was added. It was claimed that Tom has not seen Suri 'in months' because he has been shooting Mission: Impossible 5 in London. The way they were: The couple in March 2011 at the premiere of her TV miniseries The Kennedys . No turning back?: Tom and Katie have 'no desire to mend fences,' it was alleged; here they are seen in December 2011 leaving The Meatball Shop (left) and in February 2012 at the Vanity Fair Oscar party (right) They had the wedding of the year: Katie became Mrs Tom Cruise in Italy in November 2006 . Suri was a part of the celebration: The Cruises brought their baby to Italy with them to see their nuptials take place . Doting parents: The One Shot star with his wife and child at James Packer and Erica Baxter's pre-wedding beach party in Paloma Beach, France in June 2007 . But his team has insisted many times since his 2012 divorce from Holmes that the Top Gun star does make time for his child and sees her often. Reps for Cruise have not returned calls to DailyMail. TMZ insisted that Katie is upset the Oblivion actor doesn't see their child more. The site added he has wrapped his film and will be back in LA soon, where Katie and Suri now reside.

Summary: They are not on speaking terms because of 'bad feelings,' it was alleged . Katie, 36, and Tom, 52, were married in 2006 and divorced in 2012 . They have one daughter together, Suri, who is aged eight and lives in Calabasas with Katie . It has been claimed Katie has been dating Jamie Foxx for one year .


An American tourist has spent the night stranded in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, after she fell 15 metres off a cliff while bushwalking. The 25-year-old from the US state of Wisconsin was walking near Pulpit Rock, Mount Victoria with a group of friends on Friday when she slipped from a track. She fell about 15 metres and rolled a further 20 metres down a steep slope, police say. Rescue teams escort a 25-year-old US tourist after she spent the night stranded in the Blue Mountains after falling 15 metres off a cliff . Rescue crews found the woman suffering a possible broken ankle and broken ribs. She remained with an ambulance team overnight due to low light and foggy weather conditions. Blue Mountains Police Rescue Sergeant Dallas Atkinson told ABC a helicopter was deployed to finish the rescue this morning. 'After she fell yesterday she was accessed a short time later by police and ambulance,' Sergeant Atkinson said. 'It was determined that she had sustained leg and chest injuries and a rescue plan was put in place where the patient was going to be carried out. Rescue crews found the Wisconsin woman had suffered a possible broken ankle and broken ribs . Rescue teams had to wait for the heavy fog to lift so they could winch the woman out via a helicopter . 'But due to the terrain in the prevailing weather that plan was aborted.' Rescue teams had to wait for the fog to lift so they could winch the woman out via a helicopter.

Summary: The 25-year-old American fell from a track near Pulpit Rock, Mount Victoria . She fell about 15 metres and rolled a further 20 metres down a steep slope . Paramedics treated the woman for a broken ankle and broken ribs . She remained with an ambulance overnight due to low foggy conditions .


Holywell (Cheltenham, 3.20) is a horse that polarises opinion, but his Festival record is beyond criticism and he can silence his doubters with victory at the highest level in Friday's Betfred Gold Cup. Victories in the Pertemps Final and in a fiercely competitive handicap chase at the past two Festivals endorse the view that Jonjo O’Neill is a master at bringing the eight-year-old to a peak in the spring and, after a couple of modest efforts, he looked on good terms again with a better round of jumping last time in a small-field Kelso event. Holywell polarises opinion but can silence his doubters with victory in Friday's Betfred Gold Cup . Wins in the Pertemps Final (above) in the past two Festival's handicap chase endorse his Cheltenham form . Jonjo O’Neill is a master at bringing the eight-year-old Holywell to a peak in the spring . The bare form of that success is miles away from the requisite level on Friday, but when Holywell is good he is very good, as he was at Cheltenham last year when beating Thursday's Ryanair Chase runner-up Ma Filleule. A subsequent Aintree success was arguably more impressive where the selection destroyed Don Cossack and fellow Gold Cup contender Many Clouds, among others in the Grade One Mildmay Novices’ Chase, a display which truly announced him as a potential Gold Cup winner. He must progress again to trouble King George Chase hero Silviniaco Conti, who sets a lofty standard for his 17 rivals to surpass, but the ante-post favourite must exorcise the memories of a capitulation after the last fence a year ago, where he faded to finish fourth. Paul Nicholls is convinced the stomach ulcers and breathing problems which beset Silviniaco Conti are behind him and he remains a huge danger to all, even granted his modest course record. Paul Nicholls' Silviniaco Conti has a modest course record but still poses a danger to the field . Stablemate Sam Winner was an honourable third to Road To Riches in the Lexus Chase, and looks a huge price given he has tons of track form and just three lengths to make up with Noel Meade’s charge. The form of his gritty defeat of The Druids Nephew here before Christmas has taken a sizeable boost this week with that rival bolting up and the tongue tie and cheekpieces are utilised in combination for the first time, which appears a shrewd move. His handler has sent out 36 horses to contest the Gold Cup and 18 have won or been placed, so he merits real consideration for a tasty each-way wager.

Summary: Holywell has an excellent record at Cheltenham and could go all the way . Jonjo O’Neill has mastered bringing the eight-year-old to a peak for spring . Paul Nicholls' Silviniaco Conti is a danger despite a modest course record . READ: Cheltenham Festival 2015 racing tips for day four . CLICK HERE to follow the Cheltenham Festival 2015 Gold Cup action live!


Formerly chief executive of the All England Club, Ian Ritchie turned his back on Wimbledon to help rebuild the reputation of English rugby after the 2011 World Cup. Having trained as a barrister, he turned his attention to sport after overseeing the launch of Channel Five in 1997 — famously hiring the Spice Girls for the unveiling. He has also worked as a director for both the Football League and Wembley Stadium Ltd. RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie (left) chats to England head coach Stuart Lancaster at Twickenham . Ritchie was brought on board by the RFU following England's disastrous 2011 World Cup campaign . During his six years in tennis, Ritchie managed the installation of the Centre Court roof and two new show courts. He took credit for modernising the famous grass tournament, before being lured across south-west London to Twickenham. His most notable achievement with the RFU was to act as behind-the-scenes broker for the new television deal for European club rugby, saving the domestic game from isolation. Ritchie is hoping to use this year’s World Cup to galvanise English rugby — boosting the grassroots game and emphasising the sport’s ‘core values’ — while maximising TV audiences and ticket sales. His values shine through the work of Lancaster, whom he promoted from caretaker to permanent coach during his early days in the role, subsequently offering him a long-term deal until 2020. Ritchie (left) managed the installation of the Centre Court roof and two new show courts at Wimbledon .

Summary: Ian Ritchie spent six years as chief executive of the All England Club . A trained barrister, Ritchie managed the installation of the Centre Court roof and two new show courts . Ritchie was then lured across south-west London to Twickenham . He played a key role in brokering the new TV deal for the European Cup . Ritchie is hoping to use this year’s World Cup to galvanise English rugby .


It would be lovely to think that Nick Cruwys will wake up soon to be told of the compassion and humility shown by a growing army of football supporters. At the time of writing he is in a coma, fighting for his life after being ambushed by a group of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans as he made his way to the railway station after Watford's 2-2 draw at Molineux on Saturday. A group of Wolves supporters were so ashamed of the incident that they set up a website, a page dedicated to raising money to pay for Cruwys's travel and tickets to future matches. Watford fan Nick Cruwys (left) is currently in a coma after being ambushed by a group of Wolves fans as he made his way to the station following the 2-2 draw in the Championship fixture (right) at Molineux on Saturday . Over £22,000 has been raised for Nick Cruwys via a football fund set up by group of Wolves supporters . Watford fan Nick Cruwys lies on the ground as he is attacked following his side's draw with Wolves . Cruwys is currently in an induced coma and fighting for his life in hospital . Cruwys was heading to Wolverhampton train station when he was subjected to an 'unprovoked attack' The initial target was £1,000 but by Tuesday evening 1,672 people had raised £22,089. Football can respond in the most remarkable ways, but these supporters know that society's fragile truce with the game ended when this vicious and unprovoked attack took place. We have a tendency to move on so quickly, to switch on the television set, to sit down to watch Liverpool against Blackburn and then look forward to a mouth-watering FA Cup tie between Manchester United and Arsenal. It is natural. Always looking forward, leaving the bad bits of the weekend behind and hoping for a better result for our team on Saturday. Nothing wrong with that, nothing at all. But sometimes we must pause for thought, to return to the scene of the crime for a few salutary moments and think about this poor guy in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. To wonder what it must be like for a family member to receive a call from the police telling them that their husband, their dad, their son, is lying in a hospital, in a coma, may never wake up. Cruwys was making his way to the train station after the 2-2 draw between the sides at Molineux (pictured) Troy Deeney (left) stretches out top convert the equaliser for Watford who took a point in a 2-2 draw . Deeney celebrates after his goal prevented rivals Wolves from taking all three points in the promotion race . Or to consider his friends, the people who witnessed this horrific attack as they made their way through that intimidating underpass near the stadium and headed for the railway station. Or the innocent bystanders, the people who are frozen in time when these injudicious attacks take place. They, too, will be traumatised. Then there are the perpetrators,

Summary: Nick Cruwys is fighting for his life after ambush by a group of Wolves fans . Website set up by Wolves supporters, dedicated to raising money to pay for Cruwys' travel and tickets to future matches has reached £22,000 . Watford fan was walking to station after 2-2 draw at Molineux on Saturday . Family, friends, and innocent bystanders will all be traumatised . 'Who-Wants-Some' culture is a rising tide in the sport - as Villa Park pitch invasion in last weekend's FA Cup quarter-final proved . According to figures included in Home Office statistics there were only 2,273 football-related arrests last year . 33m people attended matches last season and less than 0.01 per cent of those in attendance were arrested .


Italian online fashion retailer Yoox bought Net-a-Porter, its upmarket rival, on Tuesday in an all-share deal for stock valued at about 719 million euros ($775 million) to create the world’s biggest online luxury-goods retailer with combined sales of 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). Net-a-Porter (NAP) owner Richemont (CFR.VX) will receive 50 percent of the combined Yoox Net-a-Porter Group but its voting rights will be capped at 25 percent, putting Yoox (YOOX.MI) effectively in charge of the combined business. 'Today, we open the doors to the world's biggest luxury fashion store. It is a store that never closes, a store without geographical borders,' said NAP founder Natalie Massenet, who will oversee editorial content and advertising of the new group as executive chairman. NAP founder: 'Today, we open the doors to the world's biggest luxury fashion store. It is a store that never closes, a store without geographical borders,' said NAP founder Natalie Massenet . Biggest online luxury retailer: Italian online fashion retailer Yoox has bought Net-a-Porter, its upmarket rival, in an all-share deal that creates an industry leader in the booming online luxury market . Yoox boss, founder and minority shareholder Federico Marchetti will become chief executive and shape strategy. 'Between us, we have changed the fashion industry somehow and we will continue to change it,' Marchetti told journalists in a conference call on Tuesday. The online luxury goods industry is still in its infancy, making up only around 5 percent of total luxury sales because many brands put off Internet expansion, worrying it would not offer customers the same high-end experience as their stores. The online luxury goods industry is still in its infancy, making up only around 5 percent of total luxury sales because many brands put off Internet expansion, worrying it would not offer customers the same high-end experience as their stores. But many executives now believe the Internet will be key to driving future sales, particularly among the so-called Millennials, web-savvy customers born between 1980 and 2000. Net-a-Porter stock: Yoox SpA agreed to buy Cie. Financiere Richemont SA’s Net-a-Porter business for stock valued at about 719 million euros ($775 million) to create the world’s biggest online luxury-goods retailer . Yoox stock: Yoox shares, which gained already nearly 10 percent on Monday after Yoox and Richemont confirmed the new purchase, values Yoox at 1.56 billion euros . Online luxury is not yet very profitable: Both Yoox's and NAP's operating margin is less than 5 percent compared with more than 25 percent for most big luxury brands such as Gucci or Prada. But the pair hope their bigger size will help cut warehouse, logistical, back-office and distribution costs, lifting margins. Yoox operates the online sales of fashion brands such as Ermenegildo Zegna and Kering (PRTP.PA)'s Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent and also sells items at a discount. Analysts said the deal could help boost Yoox's chances of retaining luxury brands that might otherwise have wanted to take their online operations in-house once they gained experience. 'I'm positive on the outlook for the online luxury market. I believe it's a structural change

Summary: Italian online fashion retailer Yoox bought Net-a-Porter, its upmarket rival, in an all-share deal for stock valued at about $775 million . The merge will create the world’s biggest online luxury-goods retailer with combined sales of $1.4 billion . 'Today, we open the doors to the world's biggest luxury fashion store....a store without geographical borders,' said NAP founder Natalie Massenet .


The widow of a retired police officer who shot dead two of their daughters before turning the gun on himself will receive $500,000 in death benefits despite earlier fears she'd be left penniless. Former White Plains Officer Glen Hochman had filed new retirement papers removing his wife as beneficiary just 10 days before he carried out the killings in Harrison, New York on February 21. It means that the state could recognize the original form - and it has indicated it will do so, the lawyer, Warren Roth, told the newspaper. Scroll down for video . Payout: Glen Hochman, left, removed his wife Anamarie as a beneficiary of his retirement just days before he shot dead two of their daughters and took his own life. But she will likely still receive a payout . 'She would have been left with nothing had this happened two weeks later,' he said. 'They could have decided to accept the other form... but this saves everyone years of litigation. 'We appreciate the state stepping up and helping the family in this critical situation.' White Plains officials have also indicated that the city will cover health insurance for Mrs DiPietro-Hochman, 50, and her surviving 22-year-old daughter, Samantha, for 90 days, Roth said. He added that he hopes they can come to a longer-term agreement over the health insurance. Glen Hochman, 52, retired from the White Plains force after 22 years on January 30. Three weeks later, when his wife and their older daughter were in Connecticut, he gunned down 17-year-old Alissa and 13-year-old Deanna with his 40-caliber Glock as they slept. Murdered: He shot dead 17-year-old Alissa and 13-year-old Deanna (pictured) as well as the family's three dogs before taking his life on February 21. He and his wife had spoken about separating before the deaths . Left behind: His wife, Anamarie DiPietro-Hochman, second left, and their surviving daughter, 22-year-old Samantha, center, are pictured at funerals for the two slain teenagers . He then killed their three dogs, typed out a suicide note on the computer and shot himself. Mrs DiPietro-Hochman asked Alissa's teenage boyfriend to check the house because neither had been able to contact anyone there. He discovered Hochman's body in the garage. He called police who found the girls' bodies. Hochman, who had no known health or psychiatric problems, apparently carried out the killings after he and his wife had spoken about a possible separation weeks earlier. Before the murders, Mrs DiPietro-Hochman went to police to report a non-violent argument with her husband over an $80 cellphone bill because a friend had urged her to record such incidents. Authorities said the suicide note, which was addressed to his wife and which included five or six pages of instructions on getting things in order, indicated that the killings were premeditated. Scene: Alissa's boyfriend found Glen Hochman's body in the garage after Mrs DiPietro-Hochman asked them to check on her family. Police later found the bodies of the girls, who had been shot in their sleep . Interviews with people who knew him found no one

Summary: Former NY cop Glen Hochman filed new retirement papers that barred his wife from a payout just days before he killed their daughters and himself . But the state had not yet processed the form and so could choose to recognize the original form instead - which they have indicated they will do . Anamarie DiPietro-Hochman and her oldest daughter were out of town when he shot their daughters, 13 and 17, while they slept on February 21 . He also killed their dogs before shooting himself dead . Hochman, who had retired from the White Plains police just three weeks earlier, and his wife had spoken about a trial separation .


Mitt Romney is well used to going toe-to-toe with America's political heavyweights, but now he's going to test his mettle against a heavyweight of a more intimidating nature – Evander Holyfield. The 2012 presidential nominee will fight the 52-year-old former world champion at a charity event at Salt Lake City's Rail Event Center on May 15. However, he doesn't anticipate getting his opponent on the ropes. Mitt Romney is well used to going toe-to-toe with America's political heavyweights, but now he's going to test his mettle against a heavyweight of a more intimidating nature – Evander Holyfield . Romney, 68, who recently announced he will not be running for president in 2016, told The Salt Lake Tribune: 'It will either be a very short fight, or I will be knocked unconscious. It won't be much of a fight. We'll both suit up and get in the ring and spar around a little bit.' He added: 'We just thought it would be a lot better to provide this kind of entertainment rather than just have dinner and listen to speakers.' The bizarre bout is taking place to raise money for CharityVision, which provides equipment to doctors in developing countries treating people with curable blindness. Romney will fight the 52-year-old former world champion (pictured) at a charity event at Salt Lake City's Rail Event Center on May 15 . ROMNEY . Age: 68 . Weight: 185 pounds . Height 6ft 1in . Reach: Unknown . Wins: 0 (1 presidential defeat) HOLYFIELD . Age: 52 . Weight: 226 pounds . height 6ft 2in . Reach: 78 inches . Wins: 44 . The event is a black-tie occasion that will also feature fights between professional boxers. Holyfield famously had part of his ear bitten off in a fight with Mike Tyson in 1997. It's doubtful Romney will resort to such dirty tactics in May. Holyfield has since rebuilt his relationship with Tyson and they recently appeared at Village East Cinema in New York for a screening of new documentary Champs, which tells their story, and that of Bernard Hopkins. Directed by Bert Marcus, Champs focuses on the aforementioned trio's rise from poverty to the top of the sport. Holyfield last fought in 2011. The lack of practice isn't likely to prevent victory in the next one. Tyson and Holyfield pose for photographs almost 20 years after their infamous rematch .

Summary: Former presidential nominee will fight Holyfield in Salt Lake City in May . 'It will either be a very short fight, or I'll be knocked out' - Romney . Holyfield had part of his ear bitten off in a fight with Mike Tyson in 1997 .


The Greek government has proposed hiring tourists to help uncover tax dodging businesses in holiday resorts as part of its efforts to rescue the country’s shattered finances. Holidaymakers could be recruited alongside students and housewives to form an army of so-called ‘onlookers’ carrying hidden cameras and recorders to catch tax dodgers. The plan, which met with immediate mockery from critics, emerged in a leaked letter sent by Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to the President of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem, which outlines a range of reforms for the Greek economy. Revelation: The unusual plan emerged in a leaked letter sent by Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis (above) to the President of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem . In the letter Essex-University educated Varoufakis said: ‘The culture of tax avoidance runs deep within Greek society.’ Arguing that tax authorities were overstretched, he suggests hiring ‘large numbers of non-professional inspectors’ to spread fear among tax-avoiders. The plan would involve basic training for the amateur tax sleuths who would be ‘wired for sound and video.’ The inspectors, who would operate across the country with tourists most suitable for spying on resort areas, would not be able to confront tax dodgers or have any authority to carry out checks but the evidence they collected could be used in prosecutions. The inspectors would be hired for a maximum of two months and would not be re-hired. Varoufakis, finance minister of the new left-wing Syriza government in Greece, claims the move would create a new climate in the country. Secret filming: Holiday makers could be recruited alongside students and housewives to form an army of so-called ‘onlookers’ carrying hidden cameras . ‘The very news that thousands of casual ‘onlookers’ are everywhere, bearing audio and video recording equipment on behalf of the tax authorities, has the capacity to shift attitudes very quickly spreading a sense of justice across society and engendering a new tax compliance culture,’ Varoufakis writes in his letter. The idea however has met with derision from some quarters with one unnamed European official quoted as saying the plan was ‘hilarious’. The letter is the Greek Government’s detailed response to a request from its European partners to provide a list of reforms for its economy, a promise agreed by Varoufakis last month in return for an extension of its current bail-out pending further talks. The tax spy proposal is one of seven reforms proposed by Varoufakis, which will be considered by Eurozone finance ministers on Monday. Other measures include taxing gambling, improving existing budget and tax collecting systems and creating a Fiscal Council which would act as an independent overseer of state spending. Laws to create the Fiscal Council were passed by the previous Greek Government but have yet to be put into practice.

Summary: Holiday makers could be recruited alongside students and housewives . All would be ‘onlookers’ carrying hidden cameras to catch tax dodgers . Plan emerged in leaked letter sent by finance minister Yanis Varoufakis . The unusual scheme has been met with immediate mockery from critics .


These stunning pictures capturing nature on the British Isles at its finest were among 300 incredible images of mammals shortlisted for a prestigious photography competition. Leaping to victory was an amazing picture of a pine marten jumping through the trees in County Waterford, Ireland, with the man behind the shot winning the coveted crown of Mammal Photographer of the Year. A haul of spectacular snaps of foxes and fawns, badgers and birds and hares and hedgehogs were narrowly beaten by the picture of the small animal, which was captured mid-leap against the backdrop of a night sky. Scroll down for video . Leaping to victory: A pine marten jumps between trees in County Waterford in this incredible picture, which won the top prize in the Mammal Society's photography competition . Outfoxed: This sleepy mammal looked like it had been up all night as it rested against a tree for a quick snooze . What's up, Doc? A rabbit appears to be contemplating its next move in this stunning photograph taken during a sunset in Longparish, Hampshire . Mouse hole: Steve Adams' picture, of a wood mouse burrowing in a pile of logs, was among the images shortlisted for the Mammal Society's awards . Nice to see you: Caroline McHardy took a close-up of a deer's eye for her competition entry, which was one of the 300 shortlisted images . The contest, organised by the Mammal Society, aimed to encourage appreciation for the many British species which are often overlooked but essential to the health of our habitats. International photography judge Sophie Stafford said: 'Every year, the Mammal Society photo competition gets stronger and stronger. 'This year, we were treated to an impressive collection of eye-catching portraits, evocative scenes and thrilling behaviour, which just prove that the most beautiful and exciting mammals in the world live on our doorsteps. 'It was wonderful to see so many challenging species and creative photographic techniques tackled by entrants. Everyone who made it through to the judges' shortlist should be very proud.' This photograph of an otter peeping above the surface of the water in a lake in Bedfordshire made the cut for the shortlist . Chilly feet: A roe deer leaps through the frozen fields of the Fenlands in Cambridgeshire as it tries to stay warm on a cold morning . Playful: Bottle nose dolphins throw themselves out of the water, putting on quite a display for a boat of tourists near the Farne Islands, Northumberland . Stuck in a rut: Two deer are pictured locked in combat in Richmond Park as they battle for the attention of females . I can see you: A badger stopped in its tracks for this photograph by Luke Millward, who was shortlisted for the annual competition . Sunbathing: A seal stops for a laze in the sun on a beach in Suffolk - and does not seem that fussed about having its photo taken . Cooling off: A red deer swims through a lake at Wollaton Park in Nottinghamshire in this entry by Steve Adams . The winning picture

Summary: More than 300 stunning images of animals were shortlisted for the Mammal Society's photography competition . Leaping to victory was Maurice Flynn's spectacular picture of a pine marten jumping between trees . The incredible photograph narrowly beat snaps of foxes and fawns, badgers and birds and hares and hedgehogs .


A Sky TV reporter has revealed he was 'devastated' by the suicide of a woman who killed herself days after he exposed her as one of the Twitter trolls who abused the McCann family. Brenda Leyland, 63, from Burton Overy, Leicestersire, died in October days after being approached on camera by Martin Brunt. The reporter confronted her on the subject of hundreds of posts she had written about the McCann family, whose daughter Madeleine went missing in Portugal in 2007. At an inquest into her death today Mr Brunt said he was 'devastated' when told she had been found dead days later. Brenda Leyland died days after being exposed by Sky News journalist Martin Brunt as one of the Twitter users posting negative messages about the McCann family . 'I was devastated, I still am and the enormity of what’s happened will always be with me.' He approached the woman on September 30 last year after being given a list of the names of people who had been trolling the family. Among some 400 posts written by Mrs Leyland, she described Kate and Gerry McCann as the 'worst of humankind'. After tracking the divorcee down to the village in Leicestershire, Mr Brunt and his camera crew approached her outside her house. Introducing himself as a Sky News reporter, he asked her why she had been using Twitter to 'attack' the family. Mrs Leyland responded: 'I'm entitled to do that,' before saying that a Scotland Yard investigation into the tweets was 'fair enough'. She died days later after checking in to a hotel in nearby Enderby. Today Mr Brunt said he was surprised she had engaged with him at all in the days beforehand. 'I was rather surprised that she did speak to me and did engage with me,' he said. Following their filmed exchange Mrs Leyland got in to a parked car and drove away. Later she returned to the house and invited the reporter inside. 'After she left, we stayed in the village and I did a piece to camera. We were just packing up to go when she returned,' Mr Brunt added. The 63-year-old was approached by a Sky News team over her use of Twitter to write messages about the McCann family . 'We approached her again as she walked up to her house and she said "Come in Martin". I went in and spoke to her for about half an hour. 'Once in the house she seemed very relaxed. I said I had caught her on the hop and asked if she would be willing to do an interview in her house, but she wasn't interested. 'I said I hoped I hadn't ruined her day, and she said I hadn't ruined her day - but her life.' He added the woman was 'at pains' to explain why she had written the negative messages about the McCann family. 'She said she had concerns about the fundraising and was concerned they had left Madeleine with her siblings alone. 'She said, "I have questions for the McCanns". 'She said she thought

Summary: Brenda Leyland died in October days after being approached by Sky News . The 63-year-old had written hundreds of tweets about the McCann family . She was confronted by Martin Brunt outside her Leicestershire home . During exchange she said she was 'entitled' to write the negative posts . Four days later Mrs Leyland's body was discovered in a hotel in Enderby . Mr Brunt said he was left 'devastated' by her death at an inquest today . The divorcee battled depression in the past and attempted suicide before . A coroner said Sky had followed 'all guidelines' in its coverage of the story .


The pain for the Prince of Wales must be considerable. In the early days of his son William's courtship of Kate, the waspish Duchess of Cornwall would jokily refer to the Middleton family as 'meet the Fockers', a reference to the Hollywood comedy about unconventional in-laws. How completely that joke has now been vaporised by Carole and Michael Middleton. As they play a major role in the upbringing of the soon-to-be 20-month-old future King George, Charles complains that he 'almost never' sees his grandson. The Mail's Shakespeare diary revealed this week that Charles is becoming increasingly perplexed about the peripheral role he plays in the young Prince's life. Scroll down for video . Sought after: Prince Charles revealed he doesn't get to spend much time with his grandson Prince George . Specifically, it's said that he is frustrated by the amount of time George spends with his Middleton relatives, with whom he recently holidayed in Mustique for Carole's 60th birthday. Well, the situation could get even trickier. For there is a 'definite feeling' among friends of the Duchess of Cornwall — George's step-grandmother — that Kate's parents could be thinking of buying a place in Norfolk, where William and Kate will soon be living virtually full-time at Anmer Hall, near the Queen's Sandringham Estate. Kate's new baby is due to arrive next month, and William will be starting his new job as a helicopter pilot with East Anglian Air Ambulance in the summer. The Middletons have often stayed with their daughter and son-in-law at ten-bedroom Anmer — they spent Christmas there, fracturing the tradition of the normal royal get-together at Sandringham House when William and Kate were absent from the Queen's lunch. But Carole, a miner's granddaughter raised in a council house, and founder and driving force of the family online shop Party Pieces, is a formidable, self-made woman of independence. Getting a place of their own nearby would, of course, mean she could see lots more of Kate and her children without people thinking she was installing herself at Anmer. She is, after all, the only mother, and grandmother for George, that Kate and William have. For Prince Charles, though, the dismay of seeing much less than he expected of his first grandson is heightened by his dreams of 'mentoring' the future king. In-law rivalry: Friends of Prince Charles claim he is frustrated by the amount of time George spends with his Middleton relatives ith whom he recently holidayed in Mustique for Carole's (pictured left) 60th birthday . Just a few days before George was born, Charles was jovially asking a ladies' circle in Wales for 'any hints' on being a grandfather. 'Spoil them and enjoy them — but give them back at the end of the day,' he was told, amid much laughter. On that day it was obvious to the ladies that here was a man anxious to be the attentive and loving grandfather he never had for very long himself. Charles was only three when George VI died, and he never knew his paternal grandfather, Prince Philip's dissolute,

Summary: Prince said to be frustrated at time George spends with Middletons . Charles will be 170 miles away in Highgrove when William starts new job . Middleton family rumoured to be buying place in Norfolk to be nearby .


Ronnie Morshead's catering company has been investigated after a Salmonella incident . My Kitchen Rules judge Manu Feildel’s ex-partner has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak at a primary school thought to have been caused by to a raw egg sauce that was served. Jamaican-born chef Ronnie Morshead, who has in the past catered for the likes of Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber, runs Red Sage Catering – the company that provided the food served at Double Bay Public School, in Sydney, which is thought to have left a number of people ill. The Salmonella incident took place in December 2014 at a Year 6 leavers’ event, the Daily Telegraph reports. When six people were affected, South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service reported the incident to the NSW Food Authority who investigated the possible cause. A NSW Food Authority spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Upon receiving notification of a possible foodborne illness event from South Eastern Sydney Area Health Service, the NSW Food Authority commenced an investigation into the incident.’ The authority said the investigation is now complete. ‘The outcome of the source was a possible link to a raw egg sauce served. Raw eggs are a common source of salmonella outbreaks around Australia,’ the spokesperson said. ‘The NSW Food Authority has worked with the home based catering business involved in the reported incident and provided the operator with advice, guidance and information in relation to food safety requirements.’ Double Bay Public School in Sydney's east suffered a Salmonella poisoning incident at Year 6 leavers' event . Professor Mark Ferson, Director, Public Health Unit, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, told Daily Mail Australia: ‘[we were] alerted to a Salmonella/food poisoning incident at a Year 6 farewell event at Double Bay Public School, following lab notifications of a particular strain of Salmonella linked to the school event.’ Professor Ferson said a total of six confirmed Salmonella cases were linked to this incident. ‘Due to the low number of confirmed cases, we are unable to provide specific details to protect the identity of those confirmed cases,’ Professor Ferson added. Symptoms relating to Salmonella poisoning include headache, fever, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. They usually become apparent 6-72 hours after infection and last for 4-7 days, sometimes much longer. ‘In Australia, most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated food or sometimes after contact with another person with the infection. Safe food handling including thorough cooking of meat, poultry and eggs and good hand hygiene can prevent infection,’ Professor Ferson said. Ronnie, who learned her trade in the UK, met TV chef Manu while working in London. They separated in 2009 . Professor Ferson said a total of six confirmed Salmonella cases were linked to this incident . Ronnie, who learned her trade in the UK, met TV chef Manu while working as an A La Carte chef in award winning restaurant Livebait, in Waterloo, London. In 1999, the couple relocated to Sydney and Ronnie gave birth to their son Jonti in 2005. They separated after 12 years together in 2009 and 40-year-old

Summary: Manu Feildel's ex Ronnie Morshead runs Red Sage Catering . The company has been blamed for a Salmonella incident at a school . They provided food at a Year 6 leavers' event . Six people who ate food at the Double Bay Public School event fell ill . NSW Food Authority investigated the incident . 'There was a possible link to a raw egg sauce served,' the Authority said .


Alexander Kristoff of Norway sprinted to victory in the first stage of Paris-Nice on Monday to claim his fifth win this season as former world champion Tom Boonen retired with a broken collarbone. The Katusha rider edged Frenchmen Nacer Bouhanni and Bryan Coquard in the finale of the 122.1-mile stage from Saint-Remy-les-Chevreuse to Contres that was marred by Boonen's crash. The one-day classics specialist heavily hit the ground about 10.6 miles from the finish after colliding with another rider. Alexander Kristoff of Norway celebrates winning the first stage of Paris-Nice on Monday . Kristoff will continue in the race on Tuesday with a 107 mile trek to central France . Boonen withdrew from the race and his upcoming classics campaign could be in jeopardy. Michal Kwiatkowski, who won Sunday's prologue, retained the race leader's yellow jersey. The race continues Tuesday with a 106.9-mile trek from the ZooParc de Beauval zoological park to Saint-Amand-Montrond in central France.

Summary: Norway's Alexander Kristoff lays down gauntlet winning stage one . He edged Nacer Bouhanni and Bryan Coquard over 122 miles . Tom Boonen crashed and broke his collarbone 11 miles from the end .


Having a pet magpie around the house has become the norm for the Bloom family. Named 'Penguin' simply because of her resemblance to the aquatic creature, parents Cameron and Sam along with their three kids - Rueben, 13, Noah, 11 and Oli, 9 - are quite used to her presence around their Newport home on Sydney's northern beaches. She's often found having a sneaky snuggle in bed, dining with the family or helping the kids get ready for school in the morning. The charismatic and affectionate bird is also popular on social media, with the help of an Instagram account which now has 3,569 followers. Scroll down for video . 'For some reason, she loves toothpaste so when the boys are getting ready in the morning she's looking into their mouth,' photographer Cameron Bloom said . Noah Bloom, 11, kisses his pet magpie goodbye before heading off to school. Named 'Penguin' simply because of her resemblance to the aquatic creature, the magpie has been part of the Bloom family since 2013 . The affectionate bird is pictured with Mr Bloom's wife, Sam, at their Newport home in Sydney's northern beaches . Penguin has been part of the family since 2013, after young Noah found her abandoned on the ground when she was only a few weeks old. 'We kept her because I felt confident that I had the time and knowledge to bring her up safely and healthily,' Mr Bloom told Daily Mail Australia. 'My best friend is also a vet. Her diet was meticulously made so she had the right balance. It used to take me half an hour to mix it all together.' And it appears that Penguin has settled in quite comfortably. 'The kids love her like a pet dog and it's just become so normal having her around,' Mr Bloom said. 'She likes to sing for us when she's around the house and likes to fly onto your head or sit next to you and nibble on your ear. 'She also runs down the hallway in the morning sometimes to snuggle up in bed with us or the kids. 'For some reason, she loves toothpaste so when the boys are getting ready in the morning, she's looking into their mouths.' Mr Bloom says, after a day spent flying around and hunting, Penguin is often at the house in the afternoon to greet the kids when they return from school. 'She flaps her wings with excitement when the kids come home from school and loves to eat with us as well,' he said. 'She usually has some of our scraps but sometimes when we have spaghetti, she's cheeky and dives into to grab some of the meat off the table.' Mr Bloom, a professional photographer, has documented the moments his family has shared with Penguin and posted them on Instagram. 'The joy she's bought to all our lives has been immeasurable,' he said. A family portrait of mother Sam with Penguin and her children Noah, 11, Rueben 13, and Oli, 9 . Rueben spending some quality time with Penguin

Summary: The Bloom family from Newport, Sydney, discovered Penguin the magpie in 2013 when she was a few weeks old . They welcomed the abandoned young bird into their home and she's been part of the family ever since . Penguin is popular on social media and has her own Instagram account with 3,569 followers . She's often found having a snuggle in bed, dining with the family, or helping the Bloom kids brush their teeth .


Chelsea go into their second leg against Paris Saint-Germain with a small advantage due to Branislav Ivanovic's crucial away goal in Paris. The Blues will be wary of the threat posed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani and Co as they look to seal a spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Here, Sportsmail lists three reasons why Chelsea should be cheerful and three reasons why they should be fearful going into their match against the Ligue 1 outfit. Three reasons to be cheerful... Chelsea’s home comforts . At home, Chelsea are unbeaten in the Champions League against French opposition, keeping five clean sheets in six games (Won 4, Drawn 2, Lost 0) Ibrahimovic struggles to provide knockout blow . Zlatan Ibrahimovic may strike fear into the hearts of opposition defences, but the PSG striker’s record in the knockout rounds of the Champions League is not so terrifying... (Group stages: A goal every two games, Knockout stages: A goal every 4.9 games) They all count... Half of Chelsea’s Champions League goals this season have been scored via set-pieces (nine). Interestingly, the same proportion of PSG’s goals conceded in Ligue 1 have been from dead-ball situations (12 of 24). Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has struggled during the Champions League knockout stages . Three reasons to be fearful... Terrific record . Laurent Blanc's men are unbeaten since January 10 (Played 14, Won 10, Drawn 4, Lost 0, Goal difference +16) Keeping it tight at the back . In the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Chelsea were largely dominated by PSG and restricted to just two shots — the second of which was Branislav Ivanovic’s opener. Chelsea to pay penalty . The Blues will be desperate to get the tie wrapped up in 90 minutes - their win percentage in penalty shoot-outs in Europe is just 25 per cent (won 1, lost 3). Chelsea were restricted to just two shots at goal during 1-1 draw with Paris-Saint Germain .

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic only manages a goal every 4.9 games in KO stage . Chelsea are unbeaten in the Champions League against French opposition . Laurent Blanc's side are unbeaten since January 10 .


Floyd Mayweather's preparations for his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao have started to gather pace with the undefeated American beginning his second week of training. The 38-year-old, who will go toe-to-toe with Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2, has uploaded a video on to his official Instagram account which shows Mayweather training inside the boxing ring and working on his fitness ahead of the mega fight. Mayweather has been providing his fans with regular updates since his fight with Pacquiao was officially announced on February 21. Floyd Mayweather revealed on Instagram that he has started the second week of his training schedule . Mayweather takes part in a sparring session as he steps up his preparations for his next fight . The American throws a punch as he works on his technique ahead of his showdown with Pacquiao . He recently said his $300million fight against Pacquiao will be the 'biggest in boxing history'. Mayweather, speaking to Fight Hype, said the first week of training camp had 'gone tremendous thus far. He also thanked boxing legends such as Mike Tyson and Sugar Ray Robinson for paving the way for his success. 'Training camp has gone tremendously thus far, all I can do is just wait,' said Mayweather. 'This is not just a big fight, this is the biggest fight in boxing history. 'It is always being at your best, pushing yourself to the limit and just being sharp and smart. 'This fight will be a part of history. When you look back at Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Wilfred Benitez, the Spinks brothers, Pernell Whitaker, James Toney, Cornelius Edwards and the list goes on and on. 'I just come in and take my hat off to the guys who paved the way for me to be where I am at today.'

Summary: Floyd Mayweather has started the second week of training ahead of fight . Mayweather will go toe-to-toe with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 . READ: Mayweather claims Pacquiao fight will be 'biggest in boxing history'


A grandmother has voiced her fury after her nine-year-old grandson was given the same mobile phone number as a Melbourne brothel . Margaret told Perth radio station 6PR on Wednesday morning that she was outraged after getting word of the apparent mishap. The Western Australian woman had contacted the station after the show discussed West Coast Eagles player Nic Naitanui also reportedly received an identical number to somebody else, reports Sydney Morning Herald. A Western Australian grandmother has revealed her grandson was given the same mobile phone number as a Melbourne brothel . 'All these men kept calling and ...I tell you what I was livid,' Margaret told the radio station. 'It was such a shock because he couldn't understand it and I couldn't understand it.' She told the radio station the nine-year-old received scores of calls from would be customers. Margaret contacted 6PR after an anonymous caller dialled the station to say someone in Queensland had accidentally received the same number as Naitanui. 6PR breakfast announcer Basil Zempilas dialled Naitanui to verify the claim. When they contacted the 24-year-old, he reportedly told them he was baffled by the occurrence and had decided to buy a new phone. West Coast Eagles player Nic Naitanui, who was also recently given the same mobile number as another person . ''He said he had no idea how it happened and nobody could explain how it happened,' Zempilas said. Fairfax reported that a failure within the provisioning system of the telco company would be responsible for the improbable mix-up.

Summary: Grandmother Margaret contacted Perth station 6PR on Wednesday . She said she was 'livid' after her grandson started receiving the calls . AFL player Nic Naitanui also got the same number as somebody else .


A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police officers investigating a racist tweet aimed at Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck. The teenager was held and questioned on suspicion of racial abuse following the posting of a sickening message on Twitter after Welbeck scored the winner to knock his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup on March 9. Officers from Greater Manchester Police launched a probe after a fellow user of the social media site registered a complaint. Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring against his former club Manchester United last Monday . Welbeck netted the winning goal as Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory . Louis van Gaal decided to sell Welbeck after deeming him surplus to requirements at Old Trafford . The vile, racist rant, tweeted by user @angeIsleftfoot, read: 'Welbeck is dead to me, the f****** c***…’ The tweet, posted after Welbeck's decisive role in Arsenal's 2-1 Quarter Final victory at Old Trafford, continued with sickening references that are too offensive to publish here. Sportsmail understands officers in Manchester with specialist training in social media identified the user and passed on the information to Wiltshire Police, who confirmed they have now made an arrest. A spokesman for Wiltshere Police said: 'A 15-year-old male from the Salisbury area was arrested on the evening of March 12 on suspicion of racial abuse. 'He has been released on police bail until April 13. Welbeck was jeered by a minority of United fans after being replaced by Olivier Giroud late in the game . The 24-year-old shakes hands with former team-mate Wayne Rooney (left) after the game . 'He has been bailed to return to Melksham Police station then.' The vitriolic slur was one of a number of disturbing messages posted in the aftermath of Welbeck's triumphant return to United. Some stated that they hoped the 24-year-old, who is from Manchester, would die while one user threatened to kill him. Welbeck was shown the door by United boss Louis van Gaal last year, who claimed he was not good enough. Welbeck spent six seasons at United after coming through the club's youth system . £60m man Angel di Maria (2nd right) was sent off during the game for laying his hands on referee Michael Oliver (2nd left) He seized upon a poor backpass to give Arsenal a lead they would not relinquish and then celebrated in front of the 9,000 visiting supporters - an action which was welcomed by many pundits. Despite isolated boos, Welbeck was applauded from the field by the majority of United fans when he was substituted in the 74th minute. The Twitter account in question is no longer active. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by police investigating a racist tweet . Tweet aimed at Danny Welbeck after Arsenal's FA Cup win against United . Welbeck scored the winning goal against former club in a 2-1 win . Teenager, from Salisbury area, has been released on bail until April 13 .


A Turkish Airlines jet carrying 238 passengers crash-landed in Nepal after skidding off a slippery runway. The fortunate passengers on-board escaped with only minor bumps and bruises, as officials confirmed there were no serious injuries after the accident. Air authorities said that the plane, which was arriving from Istanbul in Turkey, came off the runway in Nepal's capital Kathmandu in the early hours of this morning. Scroll down for video . Accident: The Turkish Airlines jet skidded off the slippery runway while landing in dense fog at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal . Escape: Panicked passengers fled the Airbus 330 aircraft on emergency slides after the plane crashed in dense fog . Concern: Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash, but fortunately passengers suffered only minor injuries . Two consecutive days of rain had left the runway at Tribhuwan International Airport in Nepal's capital extremely slippery and there was dense fog at the time. Following the accident, the craft was stuck in the grass near the runway and there was some damage to the front of the Airbus 330. The plane, which was on a seven-hour flight from the Turkish capital, was forced to circle for 30 minutes over Nepal before it made a second attempt to land. Turkish Airlines spokesman Ali Genc said in a statement: 'All of our passengers and crew have been safely evacuated and taken to the terminal. 'Necessary precautions have been taken for towing the aircraft out of its current place and the relevant work on that issue have started.' The only international airport in Nepal remained closed Wednesday morning after the accident. Crashed: The front of the Airbus was damaged after the crash. Officials say passengers had bumps and bruises but no serious injuries . Secure: Air officials secured the aircraft after it crashed following its second attempt to land in dense fog . Rescue: Nepalese inspect the Turkish Airlines jet that skidded off a slippery runway while landing in dense fog at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal . Damaged: One of the aircraft's front wheels exploded on impact as it crash-landed at the airport .

Summary: Aeroplane was making second attempted landing in dense fog when accident happened . Two days of consecutive rain had made runway at airport in Kathmandu extremely dangerous . Damage caused to the front of the Airbus 330 aircraft - but lucky passengers escaped with minor injuries .


Within weeks of Samsung releasing its waterproof Galaxy S5 last year, Apple filed a patent that took its rival’s technology a step further. Called ‘Methods for shielding electronic components from moisture’, the filing awarded today describes a way of making the inside of a phone waterproof rather than the outside. Individual components would be covered in a thin film designed to stop liquids damaging the phone, even if it manages to penetrate the outer casing. The patent said protective cases have ‘little value’ once water has entered the phone and details a system of adding ‘hydrophobic coating to components’. This coating would be applied using plasma-assisted chemical vapour deposition in which thin films are applied from a gas, or vapour, states to a solid state . Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is IP67 rated thanks to a hydrophobic coating and cover that clips into place to protect the handset. The firm also added a rubberized gasket behind the back cover and added a waterproof coating inside the headphone jack. IP stands for Ingress Protection, and was created by the International Electrotechnical Commission. It is used to classify how much a coating provides protection from 'intrusion or immersion'. The rating is typically followed by two numbers - the first is the level of dust resistance, the second is water resistance. Dust resistance ranges from zero to six, and water resistance ranges from zero to nine. If an X is included, the device doesn't offer a classified rating for that substance. A rating of seven on the waterproof scale means: 'Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water (up to one metre).' As a result, the S5 can be submerged for up to half an hour at around 3ft (0.9 metres). However its latest models, the S6 and S6 Edge, have removed this feature. Apple’s patent would instead involve coating individual components inside a phone, and within an already assembled circuit board. This coating would be applied using a method called plasma-assisted chemical vapour deposition (PACVD), which desposits thin films from gas, or vapour, states to solid states. The plasma is typically created between two electrodes where reacting gases are added to form the solid. In the case of the fully-assembled circuit board and its electromagnetic interference (EMI) shields, Apple proposes perforating ‘portions of the shields that overlay water sensitive electronics.’ The coating would be applied through these perforations, and the board-to-board connectors would be covered by a silicone seal. The filing said: ‘People who rely on electronic devices tend to carry them along to locations in which the electronic devices can incur damage. ‘One form of damage that can be detrimental to an electronic device is water damage. Samsung’s S5 (pictured) is IP67 rated thanks to a hydrophobic coating and cover that clips into place to protect the handset. The firm also added a rubberized gasket behind the back cover and waterproof coating inside the headphone jack. As a result, the S5 can be submerged for up to 30 minutes at 3ft (0.9 metres) In the

Summary: The patent was filed in the US in March 2014 and awarded today . It says protective cases have ‘little value’ once water has entered the phone . Files detail a system of adding ‘hydrophobic coating to components’ Coating would be applied via plasma assisted chemical vapour deposition . This involves depositing a thin film from a gas state to a solid . Apple proposes perforating circuit boards and applying the film inside . The technology could form part of the Apple’s iPhone 7 range . Rival Samsung’s Galaxy S5 is IP67 rated waterproof, but its Galaxy S6 isn’t .


Last summer, for a party at home in Devon, we thought it would be fun to make an earth oven where you dig a hole in the garden, light a fire and cook meat — in this case, lamb — in the ground. But by 7pm, it was clear the meat wasn’t cooking quickly enough. Already, the children were starting to go rogue. I had lots of mouths to feed, but nothing to put on plates. If my guests weren’t going to go home hungry, I’d have to do something quickly. I rushed to my larder and breathed a sigh of relief. There on the shelves were enough ingredients to feed the five thousand. Indeed, my sister Sofie always jokes that we could survive a nuclear winter with the contents of my larder. Kirstie Allsopp (pictured) says her well-stocked larder is the pride of her home, and even had a bespoke larder specially made after discovering her second home didn't come with one already built-in . I’m not saying it was something Jamie Oliver would have been proud to put his name to, but from a range of foods that included tomatoes, flour, milk, cheese, pine nuts and chilli oil, I made three types of sauces and served them with pasta. No one went hungry. My larder had saved the day. According to research, the larder has come back in from the cold. John Lewis say that half of their customers shopping for new kitchens want to integrate a larder into their design. Last week, David Cameron was photographed preparing a meal in his kitchen at Downing Street. Next to his super-huge fridge was a modest but perfectly formed larder, stocked with everything from Marmite to mango chutney. Some say the resurgence is thanks to Downton Abbey, with inspirational scenes of Mrs Patmore and assistant cook Daisy in their larder. Indeed, the very word ‘larder’ makes you think of the cavernous cold rooms found in stately homes such as Highclere Castle (where Downton is filmed), which traditionally were bursting with salted meat, pickles, preserves and fresh bread. But you’ve never had to be a lord to own a larder. In the Fifties, even the most modest new-build would have had a walk-in space at the back of the kitchen where food was stored. There was wall-to-floor shelving and often a marble shelf to keep food such as butter and cheese as chilled as possible. Kitchen suppliers and property agents have reported that more buyers are now looking for built-in larders like Kirstie's (pictured). 'A good larder can even add value to a property,' says the TV presenter . It was the arrival of the fridge in the mid-Fifties that dampened our ardour for the larder. Though the first ones cost the equivalent of £4,500 in today’s money, as prices came down and more people were able to afford one, larders went out of fashion. And that’s a shame. In the U.S., where summers are baking hot, I can see why the fridge is a necessity. But in our damp, cold climate, do

Summary: Kirstie Allsopp says she couldn't live without her well-stocked larder . Before fridges were commonplace almost every house came with a larder . Research shows they're now back in fashion thanks to Downton Abbey .


A desperate mom who posted an appeal for a kidney donor in the rear window of her car has found a donor after a stranger saw the message and offered to help. Christine Royles was 23 when she learned she had two autoimmune diseases, lupus and ANCA vasculitis, leading to kidney failure, the Portland Press Herald reported. The South Portland woman went on the national waiting to find a donor, but chose to go a different route, according to the newspaper. Plea: Royles wrote this message on the back of her car looking for for assistance . Needing help: Christine Royles, seen left with her fiance Dominick Morrilly and right with her son Talan, scribbled a want ad for a kidney on her back windshield after going on the national waiting list for a donor . The Portland Press Herald reported that Royles painted an appeal for a donor on the rear window of her car, along with a phone number. The message read 'Looking for someone 2 donate me their kidney! Must have type O blood :) (you only need one kidney.)' Josh Dall-Leighton, 30, saw the message on a trip to the Maine Mall with his family, according to the newspaper. The father-of-three, who works as a corrections officer, called. He told the Portland Press Herald 'I just looked at my wife and said, "I have to try." I think it was the fact that I have three kids of my own, and that really resonated with me. 'If (my wife) needed a kidney and I couldn't provide for her, I would hope that somebody else would kind of step up and help her out.' Meeting for the first time: Christine Royles and Talan met Josh Dall-Leighton and his son Christopher last Tuesday . Treatment: Royles posted a photograph to Facebook showing her two-month dialysis supply. She reportedly spends 10 hours on a dialysis machine when she gets home from work . The Windham stranger has been classified as a potential match and the surgery is set for May, according to the newspaper. Royles, 24, told the Portland Press Herald: 'The fact that someone with a young family is going to take time off work to help some random person is unbelievable to me.' The newspaper reported that Royles spends 10 hours on a dialysis machine upon returning from her Applebee's job. WGME reported that the South Portland Applebee's will host a fundraising pancake breakfast on behalf of Dall-Leighton next month. A GoFundMe page is also seeking donations. The GoFundMe page says 'Two of his sons are twins that were born at 29 weeks in 2014. They need a lot of care and have special needs.' Royles explained to WGME 'He's going to be out of work for a month or maybe two months, so I just wanted to make sure he has a bit of money for his family.' Family: Ashley Dall-Leighton and her husband Josh-Dall Leighton are seen with two of their three sons, Christopher and Mason . Embrace: Josh Dall-Leighton, Christine Royles, and young Christopher are seen

Summary: Christine Royles was 23 when she learned she had lupus and ANCA vasculitis, leading to kidney failure . The South Portland woman went on the national waiting to find a kidney donor, but chose to go a different route . Royles painted an appeal for a donor on the rear window of her car, along with a phone number . Josh Dall-Leighton, 30, saw the message on a trip to the Maine Mall with his family and called . The Windham stranger has been classified as a potential match and the surgery is set for May .


Democrats' support is . softening for Hillary Clinton, their party's presumed 2016 . presidential front-runner, with nearly half now in favor of an independent . review of the private email account she used exclusively when she was America's top diplomat. And most Americans now say they don't want to see political retreads running for president. Support for Clinton's candidacy has dropped about 15 . percentage points since mid-February in her own party, with as . few as 45 percent saying they would support her in the last . week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos tracking poll. Democrats likely to vote in the party primaries, however, backed off their support for her in slightly smaller numbers. Reuters also found that 46 percent of Democrats believe there should be an independent probe of all of Clinton's emails to ensure she turned over . everything work-related when she left the Obama administration. NOT SO FAST: New polls show Hillary Clinton's star is fading and both Democrats and Republicans don't want past presidential candidates to have another bite at the apple . FRESH FACES: Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts (left) and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (right) are both politically to Hillary's left but have never run for the White House before . There was sizable support among Democrats – 41 per cent – for a congressional effort, backed by Republcians, to force Clinton to testify about the emails. 'Bottom line is if she didn't do anything wrong, she's . fine,' North Carolina resident Renetia Lowery, 48, told Reuters. Lowery is a . Democrat who participated in the poll. Separately, a new Rasmussen Reports poll released Thursday found that 54 per cent of likely U.S. voters from both major parties want to see fresh faces running in the 2016 presidential contet. Among Democrats, just 22 per cent would be satisfied with a candidate who has run before. Fifty-seven per cent disagreed. That could spell trouble for Clinton, a 2008 also-ran who took the silver medal when Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination on his way to the White House. It also bodes ill for other former big political names whose names have been floated as Hillary's star wanes, including former Vice President Al Gore, current Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry. Kerry and Gore were the unsuccessful Democratic nominees in 2004 and 2000, losing to George W. Bush in the general elections. NOT AGAIN? Hillary Clinton came in second among Democratic candidates in 2008, losing the nomination to then-Senator Barack Obama . The scandal that Washington wags have Christened 'email-gate' could ultimately be Clinton's undoing. Even Democrats who said they were not personally swayed one . way or another by the data-security flap told Reuters pollsters that it could lower Clinton's prospects next year. The Reuters online poll sampled opinions of 2,128 adults from March 10 to March 17. Clinton has tried to tamp down accusations that she used her . personal email account to keep her records from public review, . which would support an old political narrative that Clinton and

Summary: Dems' support for Clinton's 2016 candidacy has dropped 15 percentage points since mid-February, a Reuters poll found . 46 per cent of Democrats want to see an independent expert sort through her secret email server to determine if she held back official documents from the State Department . More than half of likely voters from both major parties – 54 per cent – want to see a 'fresh face' instead of a political retread run for president .


While renovations can be time consuming and expensive, for those looking to sell upscaling a bathroom can offer exponential return when it comes to auction day. Frank Valentic, veteran bidder and buyer's advocate on Channel Nine's The Block, spoke to Daily Mail Australia to offer his top tips for renovating your bathroom to add extra value to your property. Valentic, who first appeared on the show when he was outbid on three properties before securing an apartment in the series seventh season, joined fellow property experts on this year's season of The Block as a weekly buyer’s jury judge. Frank Valentic, buyer's advocate on The Block, said that most bathroom renovations would cost between $20,000 and $40,000 . 'If you are looking to renovate with the view of adding value, and re-selling, you need to do it smartly,' Valentic told Daily Mail Australia. The founder and managing director of Melbourne firm of Advantage Property Consulting, said that he always approaches renovations from the perspective of a potential buyer. 'You need to have the future buyer in mind, who may want to resell themselves and will want to get the best price and won't want to have to spend wads of cash to get there,' he said. Valentic estimates that a bathroom renovation should cost between $20,000 and $40,000 depending on the property, and emphasized the importance of investing in the 'wet areas' of a property- the bathroom and kitchen. 'One of the key things to keep in mind would be to always try and include a separate bath, as almost all demographics prefer that,' Valentic said. 'Families with young kids will want a bath, and women often say that it's important as they like to relax with a soak,' he said. 'Incorporating a separate bath and shower, especially with good quality and high level finishes, would be something that investors in Melbourne's inner suburbs would expect.' Valentic recommends having a separate bath and shower to add value to your bathroom, as seen above in Josh and Charlotte's winning bathroom . Block contestants Josh and Charlotte won the bathroom reveal this week with their design . Tim and Anastasia also chose to incorporate a separate bath and shower, along with plenty of storage . The buyer's advocate said that he would also recommend investing in a separate toilet if the floorplan allows for it, as it is both practical and convenient. 'If someone is having a shower, having a separate toilet is just practical,' he said. 'I would also recommend thinking about storage. On this week's bathroom reveal [The Block contestants] Josh and Charlotte missed out on storage behind the mirrors and wooden vanity.' Valentic said that areas for storage were crucial in a bathroom, in order to create a space that could be kept clean with minimal effort. 'Buyers will want somewhere to store away their belongings, especially under a benchtop. You need somewhere for the buyer to put their makeup or rest their hairdryer, to have that space to be able to have your items out while you're preparing yourself,' he

Summary: Frank Valentic, buyer's advocate on The Block, said that bathroom renovations should cost between $20,000 and $40,000 . He always considers the potential buyer when planning renovations . Valentic recommends investing in the 'wet areas' of the house- the bathroom and kitchen as these are draw cards for potential buyers . Have a separate bath, separate toilet, tile all the way to the ceiling, and make sure the quality of fittings is consistent throughout . The Melbourne based property consultant said to also consider the type of renovations in your local area and how much the properties are selling for .


Two New Jersey boys abducted by their father five weeks ago have been found in Florida staying in a hotel room with a fugitive wanted for child sex crimes in Tennessee. Parker Kristopher Dohm, 8, and his brother Jaxon Baily Dohm, 7, were found at the Royal Palm Inn in New Port Richey a little after 10pm on Wednesday night. Now their father, Kristopher Dohm, is in the Pasco County Jail, while their mother, Sandra, is flying down to be reunited with the boys. Dohm's friend, Edward Tarras Jr., who faces nearly two dozen sex-related charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor, was also arrested after the joint investigation by federal, state and local law enforcement. Scroll down for video . Missing: Sandra Hughes Dohm (center) will fianlly reunite with sons Parker (right), eight, and Jaxon (left), seven, after they were kidnapped by their father five weeks ago . Kristopher Dohm was booked into Paso County jail (mugshot left) after he was found with the children in a hotel room. They were staying with Edward Tarras Jr - who is facing nearly a dozen sex-related charges in Tennessee - including sexual exploitation of a minor . Distraught: Ms Hughes Dohm had released a heart-wrenching video (pictured) begging for the return of her sons, whom she thought may have had their appearances altered by her former husband . Tarras missed a court date in August and police in Tennessee said at the time that he cut off an ankle monitor and fled town, investigators said. He was then listed as one of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's most wanted fugitives. He was tracked down after his cellphone was traced to Florida by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Marshals service, according to Sgt. Bobby Gibson with the Smyrna police department in Tennessee. He said the two were friends from growing up together in New Jersey. Prosecutors previously said Tarras had lured teen girls through an Internet ad seeking models to photograph. Tarras was appointed a public defender Thursday and was ordered held without bond in his first court appearance. Both men were jailed at the Pasco County Central Detention Center. Dohm also was being held without bond. Dohm's sons were reported missing by their mother February 9 after she said they weren't returned home by their father in violation of a custody agreement. According to NJ.com, Kristopher had been planning the abduction for some time. Sandra reported Parker and Jackson missing on February 9 after her former husband failed to return them to her New Jersey home. 'Abducted': In her video, posted on YouTube , Ms Hughes Dohm told her ex-husband: 'Kris, you need to bring them back home. You should not have taken them from me... they need their mother.' Above, the two boys . Together: Addressing her sons, she added: 'Parker and Jackson, I love you dearly. If you can pick up a phone and call me, or call the police, or tell somebody, ask for help. I'm looking for you every day, every night' The boys had been scheduled

Summary: Parker Dohm, 8, and his brother, Jaxon, 7, have been missing for 5 weeks . Were found with father, Kristopher Dohm, 36, at the Royal Palm Inn in New Port Richey, Florida . They were being kept in a room with Dohm's friend Edward Tarras Jr . He is facing more than a dozen sex-related crimes in Tennessee .


Despite reports that the property market has been booming in recent months with prices on the up, new figures from recent months indicate otherwise. According to new data released by realAs, some vendors have slashed their asking prices by up to 40 per cent. Nationwide prices were down by an average of 2.7 per cent from December to February. 'There are various reasons for vendors reducing theirs asking prices, the primary one is that buyers are not willing to pay the price the vendor is asking,' Josh Rowe, CEO of realAs told Daily Mail Australia. Scroll down for video . Despite reports that the property market has been booming in recent months with prices on the up, new figures from recent months indicate otherwise . The survey of nearly 3000 homes up for sale across Australia also revealed that Tasmania had the largest mark downs on house prices, at 4.6 per cent on average. WA prices were down 3.2 per cent, NSW saw a 3.1 per cent drop, while SA prices dropped 3 per cent. Queensland prices slid 2.7 per cent, 1.9 per cent in Victoria, 0.3 in the NT and 0.1 in the ACT. However one property in Montrose, 10 kilometres north of Hobart, dropped its price by 40 per cent from $279,000 to $200,000. Located at 62 Montrose Road the two bedroom home has a sprawling garden, five car spots, and a near-new kitchen. The survey of nearly 3000 homes up for sale across Australia also revealed that Tasmania had the largest mark downs on house prices, at 4.6 per cent on average. However one property in Montrose, 10 kilometres north of Hobart, dropped its price by 40 per cent from $279,000 to $200,000 . Located at 62 Montrose Road the two bedroom home has a sprawling garden, five car spots, and a near-new kitchen . The cosy property has a very 70s feel to it, with it's red brick exterior and interior furnishings, but could easily be updated by changing the decor. Mr Rowe pointed to a number of other properties across the country which had also knocked a substantial amount off their asking price, and said there are a number of underlying reasons for why this had happened. '(One reason is) vendors having committed themselves to another purchase & needing to sell to cover their new debt/commitment.' Mr Rowe also said that agents having a higher expectation of what markets are willing to pay, and changes of employment conditions within a region can also contribute to the change in the market. In East Perth, West Australia a house which was listed for $1,160,000 had it's selling price dropped 37 per cent to $848,000 - a huge $312,000 slide . The stunning top-floor penthouse apartment at 41/17 Wickham St has stone kitchen benchtops, features Versace Home tiling and boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms . The listing page also revealed it is: 'Located close to the CBD, it is also just a short walk to waterside cafes and restaurants in Claisebrook Cove' 'Real estate agents will not trumpet that

Summary: Property prices nationwide down 2.7 percent from December to February . Some vendors slashed their asking prices by up to 40 per cent, data shows . Survey of nearly 3000 homes revealed Tasmania had largest mark downs . WA prices were down 3.2 per cent, NSW saw a 3.1 per cent drop . QLD prices slid 2.7 per cent, 1.9 per cent in Victoria, 0.3 in the NT .


Airport officials have revealed that throwing knives, samurai swords and even a grenade launcher were among the 300 illegal weapons seized at Perth Airport, in only the last two months. The deadly haul, brought into the country by passengers arriving in Australia, included flick knives, knuckle dusters and a crossbow. The grenade launcher, believed to be from Russia, was one of the more alarming finds. Heavily armed: Knuckle dusters, nunchuks and a grenade launcher were among the weapons seized from January 1 to March 4 . Figures released by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service state that over 30 real and imitation firearms were seized from airline passengers. Passengers could face a $425,000 fine or 10 years in prison for importing dangerous goods without permission. Authorities say that people must be starting to understand these kinds of weapons won't be let into the country after they saw a drastic decrease in the number of weapons seized from 2013 to 2014. Last year 1,318 illegal weapons were discovered, a significant drop from the 3,075 seized in 2013. Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Michaelia Cash, told Perth Now that it's overseas vendors that are to blame for selling the weapons to Australians under the guise they will make it across the border. Authorities say Australians are being deceived by international vendors who lead them to believe the weapons will make it home . 'People may think that items such as laser pointers, flick knives, and shock devices make for an impressive souvenir but they could end up costing you more than you bargained for,' Senator Cash said. She recommends that travellers make sure they understand the restrictions placed on what comes through customs so they don't end up throwing their hard earned cash away. 'Every year, travellers are losing their hard-earned money by bringing items and gifts back into Australia that they can't keep. 'If you bring these things back they'll be seized. You'll lose the item, waste your money and may face a penalty.' Airports aren't the only target with reports claiming firearms are being trafficked through the mail . In an annual report, by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, it was found that the number of undeclared handguns detected by customs had skyrocketed by 60 per cent. The report advised people are using the mail to conceal and deliver handguns in illicit firearm trafficking networks. Authorities maintain that identifying and dismantling these networks is a 'high priority'. 'We have strengthened our targeting regimen and enhanced opportunities to increase detection of illicit firearms,' the report said.

Summary: Over 300 illegal weapons have been seized from Perth Airport since January 1 . Items included knuckle dusters, guns, knives and even a grenade launcher . The number of weapons brought into Australia decreased in 2014 compared to 2013 . 'You'll lose the item, waste your money and may face a penalty,' tells authorities .


A military reservist who returned from service in Afghanistan last year was injured along with his family when a bullet from the war exploded. A 25-year-old soldier in Lindenhurst, north of Chicago, was attempting to light a tracer round in his backyard with a blow torch when the ammunition exploded and alarmed residents on his street. Residents began calling 911 after their homes and windows began shaking from the blast at 9.45pm Saturday night. An Afghanistan reservist's bullet that exploded in a suburban neighborhood north of Chicago was a tracer round, which are often marked by a different colored tip from other ammunition (file photo) The reservist and his 23-year-old sister both received 'quite a few superficial wounds,' Lindenhurst police told the Chicago Tribune. They were released from the hospital Sunday morning and rejoined their parents, who treated their own small injuries. Tracer rounds contain a combustible compound that leaves a visible trail of the projectiles path. They can be taken out of their shells and ignited for use as flares, the likely intended outcome of Saturday's incident. 'What he thought would happen didn't,' Lindenhurst commander George Moravec said of the incident, which created a flash explosion. Moravec added that the reservist, who returned from Afghanistan last fall with the tracer, had a 'respected history in the military'. Houses on the reservist's street (pictured) were shaken and police are assessing to see if there was any damage . Tracer rounds (pictured in Kobane, Syria, 2014) can be used as flares if removed from their shell and ignited . The exploding bullet was not illegal to own as a civilian and foul play is not expected. Police are going back to the residents to assess any damage done to property. Great Lakes Naval Air Station said they will conduct an investigation into the incident. An estimated $2million in damage was caused at an Indianapolis shooting range last year when a bullet believed to be a tracer round caused a fire, according to WTHR. The bullet did not explode, but is thought to have smoldered in shredded rubber tires used as a backstop.

Summary: Twenty-five-year-old reservist in Lindenhurst, Illinois tried to ignite bullet . Ammunition was a tracer round, which can be lit and used as a flare . Soldier and his 23-year-old sister received 'quite a few superficial wounds' Neighbors began calling 911 after their windows and homes began shaking .


Team Sky took a one-two on the fourth stage of Paris-Nice as Richie Porte crossed the line just ahead of Geraint Thomas. The British team showed their strength on the final climb of the Croix de Chaubouret and the pair punched the air after both making valuable moves towards the yellow jersey. The pack had already thinned out considerably when Welshman Thomas made his big move with three kilometres to go of the longest stage of the race. It was a Team Sky one-two on the fourth stage of Paris-Nice secured by Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas . Australian Porte then kicked away one kilometre from the finish and it was only Thomas who was able to go with him. Michal Kwiatkowski was third, eight seconds adrift, and that was enough for the Pole to reclaim the overall race lead by a single second, with Porte now next in line and Thomas another two seconds behind in third. Porte, the race winner in 2013, told the Team Sky website: 'That was a great performance from the team. We took it on from the bottom of that last climb. It wasn't easy on there, so to finish first and second is fantastic. Porte celebrates on the podium after winning the fourth stage, and he is now eyeing another overall win . 'We've got two more hard days coming up now and then a time trial on the Col d'Eze. I love that climb and I'd love to have a good ride there. I'm in a good position and having such a strong team here will definitely help. 'With Geraint and I up there on the general classification now, it's good to have two cards to play. The dream is to hold the yellow jersey on Sunday evening. I love this race and I'd love to win it again.' Porte (centre) said the success of himself and Jones gave Sky 'two cards to play' as the race goes on .

Summary: Richie Porte finish first in fourth stage of Paris-Nice for Team Sky . Geraint Thomas was second for a one-two for the British team . Porte, race winner in 2013, says he would love to triumph again .