Book maker Tom Waterhouse has apologized for the public outcry over his advertising writs during NRL games. He says he’ll now dramatically cut back on his TV advertising from tonight. Last week, the Federal Government announced a ban on live betting hold during sports broadcasts. 

 

A factory fire is causing significant traffic delays in Sydney’s west this morning. About 80 firefighters are battling the blaze in the factory complex in Rush Hill. Two factory units are being engulfed by flames and fire authorities say the blaze is now under control. 

 

One of the main suspects in the murder of a British soldier on a London street last week has faced court for the first time. Michael Adebowale look days as charges were read out against him. Prosecutors say his trial will take place under Britain’s terrorism laws.

 

And Victorian detectives are interviewing one of Australia’s worst paedophile priests about more child sex abuse claims. Gerald Radsdale is serving two sentences for abusing dozens of children between the 1960s and the 1980s. The Catholic Church has now released the names of two 29 Melbourne priests it says that sexually abuse children.