Seven's Afternoon News (16th February 2017)

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News, sport, finance and weather from the semi-national edition of Seven's Afternoon News, seen in most states except Queensland and Victoria. Presented by Ann Sanders (news), Jim Wilson (sport) and David Brown (weather). International cover courtesy of ITV, NBC America and Newshub New Zealand. Note: UEFA Champions League story partially edited out of the bulletin due to copyright restrictions. --------------------------------------------------------- In this bulletin: Opener and BREAKING NEWS: A man is in hospital after being attacked by a group of men armed with bats at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The Australian Olympic Committee expresses concern for Grant Hackett as he posts a photo of bruising on social media. Plans unveiled to reform greyhound racing in New South Wales following report with 122 recommendations tabled. The federal government warns parents could pay $200 a day for childcare. Police are hunting for an arsonist after three cars were set alight at Yagoona in Sydney this morning. Donald Trump uses press conference to blame media for bringing down his national security advisor. More than 1,000 people had to flee their homes as two fires merged in Christchurch, New Zealand. 8 homes have been destroyed (Report from Newshub New Zealand). Weather update with David Brown. A taxi driver had to be cut free after it crashed with another taxi and landed on its roof in Sydney. Second woman arrested in Malaysia over the death of half-brother of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un (report from ITV). A police officer uses his car to move a burning ute to save a fast food restaurant in the United States. 'Rumour' the German Shepherd wins 'best in show' at America's top dog show. A new report on the rental market reveals the raw deal new tenants are getting. Business and finance report with Tom Piotrowski of CommSec. New tests can detect signs in babies for autism before they turn one (report from NBC America). 4.30pm opener and headline recap. Police searching for a gang of men over brutal attack in Sydney's Bondi beach. A man has been remanded in custody after being caught in online sting , accused of trying to procure a child. Alleged car thief faces court after police chase before trying to run away in Brisbane. Cruise ship Ocean Princess arrives in Brisbane with another gastro outbreak in two weeks. Rolf Harris to face a retrial over three child abuse charges. The secrets of hair loss has been revealed in a hair loss study. A new study confirms soccer players who hit the ball with their heads lead to an increased risk of dementia (report from ITV). Joe Root to channel Steve Smith in next summers Ashes. Seven of Essendon's banned players return to the AFL for pre-season match against Collingwood. Robbie Farah says he is loving life with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. UEFA Champions League highlights. Adelaide 6pm news headlines. Adelaide traffic report. One team mascot in America with a story like any other (report from NBC). A pilot in Kazakhstan asks for directions from a truck driver before taking off. Weather report with David Brown and closer. --------------------------------------------------------- Recorded 16th February 2017 via +7 Live streaming. ©2017 Seven Network Australia. No copyright infringement intended.