Two rescued from stricken yacht ‘at the mercy of the elements’ in 24-hour ordeal
Two people have been rescued after a terrifying night at sea as six-meter (20-foot) waves tossed their stricken yacht nearly 200 miles (322 kilometers) off Australia’s eastern coast as they drifted at speed towards New Zealand.
Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
An accused rapist who had sought to clear his name by suing one of Australia’s largest television networks for defamation has lost his case, with a judge finding that, on the balance of probabilities, he committed the crime.