Sean Joshua Walton was driving his truck and turning right at an intersection when he crashed into a black Harley Davidson motorbike being driven by 47-year-old Craig O'Neil.
AFLW player Zarlie Goldsworthy, known for a viral clip and her Rising Star award, discusses her introverted off-field personality contrasting with her on-field persona. Despite her team's struggles, she has become a key player for the Giants, finding better ways to cope with losses and build team resilience.
West Australian blind bowls athlete Serge Asquer faces challenges to his dreams of competing internationally due to significant cuts in his National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support hours. Asquer, who lost his vision seven years ago, had his NDIS funding reduced from 24 hours to four per week, with further cuts planned, impacting his ability to live independently and participate in sport.
Disability advocates have welcomed an eight-week extension for a Senate inquiry into proposed NDIS cuts. The deal, struck between the Albanese government and the Greens, allows more time for scrutiny of the bill which could remove over 200,000 people from the scheme.
A 76-year-old Tasmanian man, Grant Whelan, was assaulted and had his home set on fire by two masked intruders who stole nine guns, cash, and his ute. The ute was later found submerged. Whelan, a former cray fisherman awarded a bravery medal in 1995, is recovering in hospital.
Walhalla, a historic Victorian gold rush town, is seeking World Heritage status, which could boost tourism significantly. However, its aging infrastructure, including roads, sewerage, and parking, needs urgent upgrades to handle the potential influx of visitors.
Cruz Hewitt lost the Wimbledon boys' singles final to American Jordan Lee in a three-set thriller. The 17-year-old Australian, son of Lleyton Hewitt, was unable to secure the title after leading in the final set.
