Good evening, Narelle Matlin. A police officer has been accused of assaulting a 12-year-old
boy outside Ipswich Court. The boy was appearing to face charges of spitting on Pauline Hanson,
but hasn't been seen since the incident with the constable. The police union claims the
officer was provoked and couldn't avoid physical contact with the boy. A young Perth couple
has finally won the right to get married after fighting a legal battle in the West Australian
courts. The pregnant bride-to-be needed permission of the courts because she's under the legal age
for marriage. The Australia Day Honours List has been announced early this year, with more than
300 people receiving awards for their contributions to Australian society. Among the Queenslanders to
receive awards, Professor Peter Spradbrough for his research into animal vaccines and radio
announcer Russ Tyson for his work with the disabled. There'll be more news in late edition. Good night.
The Gold Coast Australia Day celebrations invite you to join play school's John and Angela,
ABC's Rod and Jenny, Narelle Matlin, 612, 4QR's Spencer Howson, Coast FM's Moidkay and a host of
others. As part of its 50th anniversary, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will be giving
three free concerts, plus there'll be junior broadcasting, wood chopping, a rodeo and loads
of Aussie action. The Gold Coast Australia Day celebration at the ArtCenter Bundle,
starting at 10 o'clock. It's all free, there's plenty of parking, but be early.
Shores of Adelaide's Glenelg Beach relive all the excitement and ceremony of the sensational Adelaide
international tattoo. Capture all the magic and spectacle of this magnificent event,
from the traditional to the modern to the exotic and unusual. This is a viewing experience not to
be missed. The sensational Adelaide international tattoo is available now on video from all ABC shops,
ABC centres and video retailers.
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get. Simone de Beauvoir's Babies starts 16th of February on ABC.