WAGS salute their magnificent men

Candice Falzon (right), partner of David Warner, reacts as the Australian opener reaches his century, while Kyly Clarke (left), partner of captain Michael Clarke, looks on at the Gabba. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images

DAVID Warner and Michael Clarke shared a 158-run third wicket stand - and so did their partners.

Candice Falzon and Kyly Clarke provided a behind-the-scenes insight into the WAG experience via their social media accounts as they watched together from the Gabba stands.

Falzon and Warner have been inseparable since announcing themselves as a couple earlier this year. Neither have been shy about taking to Twitter and Instagram to declare their love for one another - and Saturday was no exception.

"Congrats to my amazing boy @davidwarner31 on his first ashes century today," Falzon tweeted. "Keep em coming boys."

Falzon, a star of the surf life saving scene and a regular in the social pages, conversed with Shane Warne, AFL star Dale Thomas and television personality Julia Morris on Twitter as her partner smashed his way to 124 from 154 balls.

"The kids a freak!!" she tweeted Thomas. "Unbelievable."

"I think I'm the lucky one having @davidwarner31," she tweeted Morris.

Falzon has been credited with improving Warner's fitness and bringing stability to his often turbulent private life. With Warner unbeaten on 45 at stumps on Friday, the pair headed into Brisbane for a romantic meal.

"Beautiful dinner to ignite at Aria restaurant in Brisbane with @davidwarner31," Falzon tweeted. "Thanks @chefmattmoran for the hospitality. Food was outstanding."

Kyly Clarke began the third day's play by tweeting a photo of herself and Falzon.

"Enjoying the morning at the Gabba with @candyfalzon #support #love #cricket #ashes," she tweeted.

And when Clarke continued his mastery of the Gabba with another century, Kyly was quick to take to Twitter to share her excitement.

"Congratulations to my hubby @MClarke23 for his 25th Century, over 1000 runs #gabba #ashes #proudaspunch," she tweeted.

Clarke's brilliant innings eventually ended on 113 when bowled by Graeme Swann.

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Shocking video shows man left to die

Courts release shocking footage of the final moments of police prisoner Gong Ling Tang, who died hours after this video was shot. Warning: some viewers may find this footage disturbing

* WARNING: This footage contains disturbing images.

SHOCKING video has been released showing police smirking as a man in their custody writhes in pain, and is then abandoned outside a police station to die.

CCTV footage from inside Dandenong police station shows Gong Ling Tang, 53, crawling from a cell.

An interpreter told a coroner he had pleaded with police to be taken to hospital.

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The May 2010 footage shows a clearly disoriented Mr Tang writhing in pain in his cell, and shows him later outside, barely able to stand, and then collapsing in a puddle.

The Herald Sun successfully applied to the coroner for the public release of the disturbing footage.

The police involved, none of whom has faced any penalty, opposed the release.

Their lawyers argued the video would be used to sensationalise the matter, and there was a risk it could inflame relationships between the public and police.

Gong Ling Tang crawled from his cell after begging to be taken to the hospital. He later died from a gastrointestinal haemorrhage. Source: Supplied

But despite the distressing nature of the footage, Mr Tang's family wanted it shown.

The footage shows Mr Tang, who appears unbalanced and unable to walk properly, refusing to leave the police station after being allowed to do so.

Shortly later two officers are seen escorting Mr Tang outside the station and leaving him alone outside with a bag of his personal property.

Moments later Mr Tang appeared to collapse in a puddle.

He died in hospital the following morning.

Deputy State Coroner Iain West ruled that the 51 minutes of footage be released, noting there was a public interest in "inquests concerning the actions of the police".

"I also do not accept that publication will inflame; rather (it will) inform," Mr West said.

"I accept that some of the footage might be regarded as confronting or distressing."

Mr Tang's family said the CCTV footage showed the actions of the police who did not give evidence at the inquest.

"The family are grateful that the tragic final hours of their husband and father have been revealed," they said.

Gong Ling Tang Source: HeraldSun

Genna Angelowitsch, from Adviceline Injury Lawyers, said the family were grateful for an apology from police.

"But unfortunately, Mrs Truong and her daughter are still suffering now," she said.

No officer has been charged or faced any disciplinary action in the more than three years since Mr Tang's death.

A force spokesman said a professional standards investigation continued, and police awaited the inquest findings.

In January the Office of Police Integrity said there were "a number of procedural and duty failings" without which the result may have differed.

My Tang died hours after being removed from Dandenong police station and left outside, where he collapsed in a puddle. Source: Supplied

The court heard Mr Tang was "half pushed out" of a police holding area by an officer.

Mandarin interpreter Yu Shu Lipski told the inquest police laughed at Mr Tang, who'd soiled himself, ridiculed him, yelled at him, and showed him little respect.

The court heard that as Mr Tang was interviewed an officer "was laughing so much she had tears coming out of her eyes."

Ms Lipski said Mr Tang said: "I want to go home ... I want to go to hospital, I can't take it any more.

"I'm going to die."

An unsteady Mr Tang being removed from the police station. Source: Supplied

She said despite seeing Mr Tang, who was also bleeding, rolling around on the floor in pain officers were told to "get rid go him".

"I was very concerned about his health," she said.

"I could see lots of blood in the cell near the bed," she said.

No officers have been charged or faced any disciplinary action, Victoria Police has confirmed.

The court has heard there is conflicting evidence about what arrangements had been made for Mr Tang upon his release.

When paramedics arrived at the police station Mr Tang was seen lying barefoot in a puddle of water.

He was admitted to intensive care with hypothermia and liver failure.

He died from a gastrointestinal haemorrhage the next morning.

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Bikie link to Balga violence

Police investigating stabbing and shooting at Mongols Bikie Clubhouse Olney Place Balga Forensic outside clubhouse Source: News Corp Australia

A MAN has been stabbed and shots fired in a possible bikie related attack at a house in Balga overnight.

The incident occurred at about 11.45am at the Mongols clubhouse on Olney Court.

Police and St John ambulance were called to the address after a man, believed to have links with the club, was seriously injured.

A local resident points out a pool of blood outside his Balga home following a stabbing last night. Source: News Corp Australia

The man was taken to Royal Perth Hospital under priority.

He is in a serious but stable condition.

It is unknown as to the number of people involved in the incident or who was responsible for the attack.

Police are investigating and a crime scene has been established at the front of the home where the assault occurred.

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Four stranded as boat sinks at Shark Bay

The RAC Rescue Helicopter is being sent to Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth. Source: News Corp Australia

EMERGENCY services are attempting to rescue four people, who are stranded after their boat capsized at Dirk Hartog Island in Shark Bay, 800 kilometres north of Perth.

WA Police says the group have been spotted on a rock face.

One of the people is believed to have serious head and body injuries.

The other three do not appear to be injured, police said.

The RAC Rescue helicopter has been dispatched to rescue the injured passenger. A police helicopter has been deployed to rescue the others.

Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Shark Bay president Greg Ridgley said the group is stranded at Black Rock, north of Steep Point.

A large swell means the area is only accessible by helicopter or four-wheel-drive, Mr Ridgley said.

Shark Bay Police contacted the Water Police at midday after receiving a report that a boat, about 10km north of Steep Point, was experiencing trouble.

The Water Police Coordination Centre received then an alert from the Rescue Coordination Centre in Canberra that an EPIRB had been activated at the same location.

Two boats responded and headed to the area.

An initial search failed to locate a vessel, which police believe has sunk.

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Poms have 'scared eyes', says Warner

Centuries from David Warner and Michael Clarke have taken Australia's lead past 400 at Tea on Day Three.

David Warner jumps for joy after bringing up his first Ashes century. Picture: Adam Head. Source: News Corp Australia

UPDATE: David Warner has accused England's batsmen of having "scared eyes" in the face of a relentless pace barrage as Australia strives for an Ashes defining victory on Sunday in the first Test at the Gabba.

Speaking after he and Michael Clarke completely dominated the third day with attacking centuries, Warner accused Jonathan Trott of being "weak" for falling again to a Mitchell Johnson short ball, caught hooking on nine.

England will resume this morning a shaky 2-24 after Clarke declared 560 ahead.

"Our bowlers are bowling fast at the moment. England are on the back foot. It does look like they've got scared eyes," Warne said after making his fourth Test century, a fine 124 from 154 balls with 13-4s and a six.

"The way that Trotty got out today was pretty poor and pretty weak.

"Obviously there is a weakness there at the moment and we're probably on top of it.

"I think he's got to get new sledges as well because it's not working for him at the moment.

"We've seen him work hard on the short ball but trying to face 150k short balls from Mitch Johnson, the way to go is not probably trying to back away."

David Warner has brought up his fourth Test - and first Ashes - century, putting Australia in the driving seat midway through Day 3.

Warner claimed it would be a "massive" psychological hit for Australia to go 1-0 up in the series.

"The boys are on a high at the moment but we've got to get the job done. We've got to come out tomorrow and take eight wickets."

After a difficult year Warner has redefined his career and Clarke dulled the memory of his ugly first innings fend to short leg off Stuart Broad when the captain was just one.

Clarke made 113 (130b, 10-4s, 1-6), allowing him to declare at 7-401.

England was struggling at 2-24 in reply after opening batsman Michael Carberry (0) defended a ball from Ryan Harris into his stumps and Trott (9) flicked a Johnson lifter to Nathan Lyon at deep square leg.

It could have been even worse for England when 100 Test veteran Kevin Pietersen called his captain Alastair Cook for a suicidal single but debutant George Bailey knocked a bail off taking the ball over the stumps with Cook short of his ground.

Jonathan Trott walks off as the Australians celebrate. Picture: Adam Head Source: News Corp Australia

Along the way Warner and Clarke murdered one of England's most important weapons, spinner Graeme Swann. The leading wicket-taker during the recent England series played on dry wickets doctored for him, Swann finished with 2-135, conceding five an over after going wicketless in the first innings.

It was an outstanding innings from Warner. He batted with a clear head, picking the moments to attack and defend.

Last June he was suspended for punching Joe Root in a Birmingham bar. Yesterday he punched a ball from the young Yorkshireman through the covers to bring up a fourth century in 23 Tests and his first in an Ashes series.

It was Clarke's 25th Test hundred but just his second century batting at number four.

He made his intentions clear from the outset, pulling successive short balls from Broad to the boundary early in his innings.

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Indonesians burn Aussie flag

Damaging fallout from the spying controversy continues as Indonesia warns of protests in Jakarta.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott talking with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono back in September. AFP Photo/ Adek Berry Source: AFP

THE Australian flag has been burned by protesters in Indonesia and hundreds of riot police are on standby in Jakarta amid the ongoing fallout over the government spying controversy.

Officers have been stationed at the Australian embassy in Jakarta in preparation for protests over the tapping of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's phone.

Indonesians burn miniature flags out the front of the embassy. Picture: Twitter Source: NewsComAu

More than 100 of the Indonesian National Police's Mobile Brigade (BRIMOB), armed with riot shields and tear gas, were called to the embassy on Thursday.

Another 300 BRIMOB officers were on standby at a nearby location, a police spokesman told AAP.

There were also balaclava-clad security officers with binoculars stationed on an overpass close to the compound.

Demonstrators in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta have already burnt an Australian flag in protest over the alleged tapping as anti-Australian sentiment continues to escalate.

The large group of protesters in Yogyakarta, a hotbed of student activism, had demanded an apology from Prime Minister Tony Abbott and asked the Indonesian president to sever diplomatic ties with Canberra, reports said.

Mr Abbott and Mr Yudhoyono in Jakarta earlier this year. Pic: Adek Berry. Source: AFP

Mr Abbott addressed parliament on the controversy today, confirming he has received a letter from the Indonesian President sent in the wake of the suspension of militarily and asylum seeker cooperation.

"I want to assure the House that the government will respond swiftly, fully and courteously to the President," Mr Abbott said.

"As always, my intention is to do everything I reasonable can to strengthen this relationship which is so important to both our countries."

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten pledged bipartisan support to the government.

It's understood the government has already undertaken precautions to ensure the safety of staff at the embassy in Jakarta before today's protest.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated its travel advice in response to the protest plan.

"Local police advise that a demonstration is planned for outside the Australian Embassy,'' DFAT said.

"Australians should monitor local media, avoid protests, maintain high levels of vigilance and security awareness.''

The ramping up in nationalism and anger towards Australia came as a close confidant of Dr Yudhoyono warned relations with Australia may not recover unless Mr Abbott apologised over the spying allegations that prompted the current diplomatic crisis.

Tony Abbott chats to the Treasurer Joe Hockey in parliament. Source: News Corp Australia

Ramadhan Pohan, whose niece is married to the president's oldest son, has urged Mr Abbott to apologise over the spying row by Thursday night.

Mr Ramadhan is also an MP with Dr Yudhoyono's ruling Democrat Party and a member of the parliament's powerful foreign affairs and defence committee.

``If Abbott does not apologise by (Thursday) night ... I predict that it will be the last night of Indonesia and Australia's friendship,'' Mr Ramadhan reportedly told Metrotvnews.com late on Wednesday night.

The warning came in the wake of Dr Yudhoyono's announcement on Wednesday that Indonesia was immediately cutting defence ties and co-operation on efforts aimed at combating people smuggling.

Dr Yudhoyono said he would send a letter to Mr Abbott, demanding an official apology and a full explanation as to why Australian spies targeted his mobile phone in 2009, as well as his wife's and some of his closest confidants.

Dr Yudhoyono said he wanted a personal explanation, insisting comments directed at ``Australia's domestic community'' would not suffice.

Australia's Defence Signals Directorate targeted President Yudhoyono's phone and that of his wife and senior officials in 2009, weeks after three Australians were killed in terrorist bombings in Jakarta.

Julie Bishop and John Kerry in Washington. Pic: Paul J. Richards. Source: AFP

At a joint press conference in Washington, US Secretary of State John Kerry and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop refused to be drawn on the spying scandal.

Mr Kerry, speaking at the end of AUSMIN talks in Washington, refused to buy into the diplomatic row between Australia and Indonesia over spying claims.

"We just don't talk about intelligence matters in public and we're not going to begin now,'' he told reporters when asked whether the US had asked Australia to tap the phones of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his inner circle.

Australia monitors civil and military communications in Asia as part of its role in the "Five Eyes'' signals intelligence alliance that also includes the United States, Canada, the UK and New Zealand.

Washington also announced that President Barack Obama will visit Asia in April to push closer ties.

Susan Rice, Obama's adviser for national security, acknowledged disappointment after Obama called off a trip in October - which would have included Indonesia - to negotiate with Republican lawmakers who shut down the US government to stop his health care reforms.

Rice said Obama would make up with a trip in April.

"Our friends in Asia deserve and will continue to get our highest-level attention," she said.

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O'Callaghan backs swearing cop

Police believe an officer caught on camera swearing at a member of the public could have handled the situation "more appropriately"

WESTERN Australia's top cop has backed the Perth policeman who has become an internet viral hit after being filmed swearing at a cyclist during a confrontation over a ticket.

Video footage of the confrontation posted on Facebook by John Martin attracted more than 21,300 likes in 24 hours, and was shared nearly 6000 times.

In the clip, the man argumentatively asks what crime he has committed and tells the officer to go "stop some f...ing criminals''.

The policeman then walks close to the man and says: "If you swear one more f...ing time I will put you in the lock up for disorderly, just like last time''.

"I will deny your bail and some big fella is going to play with your a....... during the night.

"If that's what you want, say one more f...ing swear word.''

WESTERN Australia's top cop has backed the Perth policeman who has become an internet viral hit after being filmed swearing at a cyclist during a confrontation over a ticket.

A WA Police officer responds to a man's swearing by swearing back and threatening to lock him up for the night.

The police revealed the officer had admitted to overreacting, and Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan said he would be counselled.

But an outpouring of public support for the officer also prompted the commissioner to back his man.

"He was under pressure from someone who is extremely cocky, had a very bad attitude ... the policeman was trying to do his job and he gets this tirade back. He lost his cool,'' the Commissioner told 6PR.

WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan. Picture: file image Source: News Corp Australia

"This guy has accepted no blame for the escalation of the situation whatsoever. His total view of the world is it is somebody else's problem, they did the wrong thing and I was OK.

"The public have had enough of this general lack of respect for people in authority, and not just police.''

The commissioner also said he would be asking investigators to inspect the Facebook page where the video was posted.

"Maybe he wants to run home from work and pull it down before we see it,'' Mr O'Callaghan said.

The incident occurred on Fyfe St, Forrestfield at about 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.

Yesterday, Mr Martin, 24, told Nine News he was considering pressing charges against the officer.

"It's unacceptable, police shouldn't be allowed to treat the public like that," he said.

"You shouldn't threaten anyone with rape, especially if you're a police officer."

Cyclist John Martin, who filmed a confrontation with a police officer who swore and threatened him. Picture: Nine News Source: Supplied

PerthNow readers were divided on the subject.

Tom commented: 'I can't see a problem with what he said, told him to pull his head in."

But Jennifer sided with the cyclist: "Police officers are trained & that officer needed to require more of himself..he only thought his comments were ok because he didn't realise he was being filmed."

Yesterday police Inspector Dominic Wood said the officer had admitted he acted inappropriately, but that the snippet of footage does not show the whole event.

"We have thousands of interactions every day with police officers talking to members of the public. This is rare," Insp Wood said.

"It's a tough job and that officer has come across somebody that's obviously pushed his buttons and tried to get a reaction.

"The officer wouldn't have known he was being recorded under those circumstances."

Police union president George Tilbury said officers dealt with the public 24 hours a day and were often involved in "frustrating and stressful situations."

"As the full video has not been uploaded and the entirety of the circumstances are unknown, it is very difficult to comment on the actions of the officer," Mr Tilbury said.

"However, police officers should always do their utmost to portray a professional image, which can be difficult given that they are under more scrutiny than any other profession.

"Our members need to be aware that in this modern age of technology their actions and interactions with the public will be filmed, often without their knowledge or permission."

Police Minister Liza Harvey indicated to reporters that using foul language was inappropriate but she would leave the matter to police to investigate internally.

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Person killed in South West crash

A person has been killed after a crash on the South West Highway earlier today. Source: News Corp Australia

ONE person has been killed in a crash on the South Western Highway late today.

The crash happened just after 5pm on the highway near the intersection of Willowdale Road in the town of Wagerup, about 125km south of Perth.

The crash involved one car hitting a tree.

The age and sex of the person who died is not yet known.

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The 10 most dangerous selfies ever

"I'm so hungry!" Picture: IMGUR (ANDREA527) Source: Supplied

THERE are some moments in life where you should just keep your phone in your pocket and focus on what's happening right in front of you.

These guys clearly didn't get the memo. They whipped out their smartphones to take a cheeky snap in all manner of dangerous and inappropriate situations.

Here are nine stupid selfies that are way more dangerous than they're worth, rounded up by the folks at Mashable.

"Let me know if you guys need any help!" Picture: IMGUR (TILLICUM). Source: Supplied

"Look guys!" Picture: IMGUR (IHAVENOCOMMENTS). Source: Supplied

"Heads!" Picture: Instagram (knashsports) Source: Supplied

"Great view." Picture: IMGUR (BLAKIN_CAKES) Source: Supplied

"It's all good, I got this." Picture: IMGUR (JOHNWARD101) Source: Supplied

"Did it work?" Picture: IMGUR (N-CHAUHAN). Source: Supplied

"Smile!" Picture: IMGUR (ZOOMERLAWNS). Source: Supplied

"I'll just stop flying this plane for a sec while I take a quick selfie." Picture: IMGUR (KARMABANK). Source: Supplied

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Broad's snout in Aussie trough

With Stuart Broad rolling through the top order Australia looked in serious trouble on Day One at the Gabba, before a late stand from Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson righted the ship.

Stuart Broad leads his England teammates off the Gabba field in recognition of his five-wicket haul. Source: Getty Images

A PIG, a pram and rampaging Pom combined to steal Australia's bacon at the Gabba on Thursday

While Ashes villain Stuart Broad was scything through the Australian top order, a pig named Ash (as in Ashes) was being smuggled into the ground.

The intention of its owners, who had disguised it in a pram, was to let it loose on the ground.

Police media confirmed a man had been charged with animal cruelty over the bizarre incident.

It was a throwback to the 1982-83 Ashes Test at this ground where a pig brought to the ground by a group of vets, who anesthetised it and placed an apple in its mouth, was let loose.

It had "Beefy" (Ian Botham) scrawled on one side and "Eddie" (Hemmings) on the other, and when that duo were driving home from the ground Botham said to Hemmings: "C'mon mate ... put your trotter on it."

Amid the porky tales, Broad rejoiced in one of his finest cricketing days - and the fact his mother was nowhere in sight.

The chant of "Broad is a wanker" echoed around the Gabba as Broad came into bowl his first ball, and when David Warner pulled that ball for four it was if Australia had retained the Ashes.

But the 27-year-old fast bowler wasn't down for long.

Broad surged to take 5-65 on day one of the Ashes series to leave a groggy but far from defeated Australia on 8-273 at stumps.

He arrived at post-day press conference with a playful smirk and carrying a copy of the day's Courier-Mail, which had called on fans to follow Allan Border's advice and give Broad the silent treatment.

Australia suffer a collapse after lunch at the hands of Stuart Broad, the English paceman accounting for the first four wickets on the opening day at the Gabba.

The paper had decided on a "Broad ban" campaign to not mention the player by name throughout the Test, referring to him only as "the English medium-pacer."

"I've only just seen it - I thought it was a bit of fun," Broad said of the newspaper's front page.

It turned out that Border was right - Broad is a tiger best left unstirred.

But the crowd could not help themselves. And the more they stirred him, the more fun he had.

"I am pleased my mum wasn't in the stadium," he said later.

"To be honest I was singing along at one stage. It gets in your head and you find yourself singing at the end of your mark. I braced myself to expect it. I quite enjoyed it to be honest."

Stuart Broad is surrounded by jubiliant teammates after bowling Mitchell Johnson to stall Australia's fightback. Source: Getty Images

"There is something about Ashes cricket that brings the best out of me. There is a little bit more niggle there. It brings the best out of me."

Queensland fans who felt horribly Broad-sided during the Ashes series in winter were not about to tie their tongues and let the bloke who refused to walk at Trent Bridge off the hook.

It only served to poke the bear in the belly, and the bowler with no name struck back to be the star of the show.

The Courier-Mail's Broad campaign and it's ribbing of walking ego Kevin Pietersen stirred up emotions in Test week.

The England bowler's dad, former England opening batsman Chris Broad, tweeted our paper: "Come on The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, mention the star performer's name"

Stuart Broad brandishes the ball after claiming his fifth wicket in front of a hostile Gabba crowd. Source: AFP

Former London tabloid newspaper editor Piers Morgan, now a leading American talkback TV host, even tweeted a picture of The Courier-Mail's Broad-Ban front page.

The bottom line was this was a Broadside, especially for Australian skipper Michael Clarke, who has now been dismissed by the medium-pacer in six of his last eight completed Test innings against England.

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