Your speedy update on all the day’s big stories: Friday, February 28 2014.
Stars pay tribute to Charlotte Dawson at pub memorial
Hundreds of celebrities, friends and family have turned out at the Beresford pub, Sydney, to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of former model and TV personality Charlotte Dawson. Channel Nine TV presenter Richard Wilkins MC-ed the memorial service, with 47-year-old Charlotte’s ashes placed on the lectern by her sister so that ‘she can see everybody.’
Alex Perry also shared a few words, saying that Charlotte was ‘a thoughtful, funny, beautiful, fragile girl who wanted to be loved.’ Celebrities present included Lachlan Murdoch, Megan Gale, Camilla Franks, Kerri-Anne Kennelly, Collette Dinniggan and many Australia’s Next Top Model contestants. The room was decorated with white balloons and candles. Kylie Minogue’s Spinning Around played during the service.
Indonesian officials will scrutinise Schapelle Corby footage
Balinese ministry officials have revealed that they will be keeping a close eye on Channel Seven's Sunday Night footage of Schapelle Corby and will be relaying the content to the Indonesian Justice Minister. The Justice Minister will then review whether or not the program breaches Corby's parole conditions.
The TV network have already aired promos for the show, which claims to have Corby's first moments free from jail on tape. A Channel Seven spokesperson has confirmed that there isn't a personal interview with the convicted drug-smuggler, who has been hiding out in a luxury vila for nineteen days since her release on February 10 this year.