Richard Wood

Network Producer at Nine News Australia

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TODAY IN HISTORY: Would-be assassin penetrates security of world's most powerful man

6 days ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

On May 10, 1985, the Go-Go's, considered the most successful all-female rock band, announced they were splitting up. They formed in 1978, taking their inspiration from the Los Angeles underground punk scene. The group's 1981 debut album, Beauty and the Beat, was the first by an all-female band to hit number one in the US charts.
'Why people are sick of politicians': Matt Canavan hits out at Jacinta Price's move to Liberal Party

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

Senator Jacinta Price has been branded a political opportunist for defecting to the Liberal Party by a senior Nationals politician . Price, the the Coalition's shadow Indigenous Australians minister, sent shockwaves through federal politics yesterday when she announced she was joining Liberal ranks as the party prepares to vote on its new leader.Nationals Senator Matt Canavan said on social media her defection was motivated by personal ambition.
Sussan Ley sets up Liberal leadership battle with Angus Taylor

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

The Liberal Party will pick a new leader next week, with Deputy Leader Sussan Ley and treasury spokesperson Angus Taylor confirming they'll run for the job. Taylor's hopes of securing the position were yesterday bolstered by the defection of Senator Jacinta Price from the Nationals to the Liberal Party. Price is expected to stand as his running mate as deputy leader.
What the weather on Mother's Day will be like in your state

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

Plans for Mother's Day picnics in some parts of Australia may require a rethink, with isolated showers forecast. Forecasters say a large ridge of high pressure over the country's south will keep conditions dry for most capital cities on Sunday. Many families celebrating can also look forward to pleasant temperatures, ranging from the low to mid twenties.But rain is expected to impact a large part of eastern Australia on Sunday, between central NSW northern Queensland.
Ute driver calls on special training as he plunges 45 metres into water

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

The first Australian parliament with Edmund Barton as Prime Minister, shown here, was opened in Melbourne by the Duke of Cornwall and York, on May 9, 1901. The ceremony followed national elections and the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia on January 1, 1901. Barton headed a coalition government composed of his own Protectionist Party which received support from the Labor party.
'Don't tax Bluey': Australian ambassador takes aim at Trump film tariffs

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

US President Donald Trump's planned movie tariffs have been criticised by Australia's ambassador to Washington who told a gathering of business leaders he opposed a "tax on Bluey". Kevin Rudd cited the global hit and ABC children's programme when he spoke at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. "I don't think we want to see a tax on Bluey," the former prime minister said.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Bizarre reason serial killer gave for shooting spree

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

Millions of people celebrated Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945, when six years of fighting on the continent during World War II came to an end.Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill, centre, joined the Royal family, from left, Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, and Princess Margaret, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at London, before thousands of cheering people.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Music superstar turned lady of the manor wages war on hikers

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

Planning chiefs in England on May 6, 2004 began a hearing by pop superstar Madonna and her then-film director husband Guy Ritchie who wanted to kick hikers off their $20 million country estate. The celebrity couple were worried a new right-to-roam law would allow walkers access to parts of their vast country retreat, Ashcombe, near Tollard Royal, in the county of Wiltshire.
Greens leader Adam Bandt among MPs battling to keep their seats

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

The federal political map of Victoria could be in for a shake-up as key seats in the state hang in the balance. Nine seats in the state are on a knife-edge today as the counting of votes from the federal election continues. Among the political heavyweights at risk of losing their seats are Greens leader Adam Bandt and teal independents Zoe Daniel and Monique Ryan. Bandt says he is confident of defending his seat of Melbourne, despite Labor candidate Sarah Witty mounting a major challenge.
TODAY IN HISTORY: Teenager makes staggering call after surviving airship disaster

1 week ago | 9news.com.au | Richard Wood

On May 6, 1966, Ian Brady, left, and his lover Myra Hindley, were sentenced to life by a British court for the so-called Moors murders. They were found guilty for what the trial judge described as the "calculated, cruel, cold-blooded murders" of three children. HIndley was convicted for the murders of two other children. Four victim bodies were found buried on moorland near the city of Manchester in northern England.