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This week could see Tasmania's hottest May day in nearly 140 years
Tasmania is well into autumn, but firefighters remain on alert as late-season bushfires have threatened communities. This Friday marks the first day of May, and with it could come one of the state’s hottest May days in nearly 140 years of record-keeping. Source link
E-scooter rental companies say proposed laws threaten Qld viability
The government’s proposed legislation — including new licensing requirements, a 10km/h speed limit on footpaths, and an age restriction — are expected to become law in July. Source link
Paralympic champion shares emotional volatility after traumatic brain injury
Alexa Leary sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a cycling accident at age 19. The two-time Paralympic gold medallist turned author is calling for a day to recognise TBI and the unique challenges it brings. Source link
Mick Malthouse fought off alleged intruders with exercise bar, court told
Legendary AFL coach Mick Malthouse “swung an exercise pole” and hit an intruder in the head as he defended his family during an alleged attempted home invasion last year, a Melbourne court has heard. Source link
Club snaps four-year losing streak in country football thriller
Gormandale players are over the moon after breaking a 65-game losing streak on the weekend. Source link
Pogačar looks unbeatable, but Seixas could be France's next new hope
Tadej Pogačar claims a third monument win out of four for the year at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but a new power is rising in the form of 19-year-old Paul Seixas, with an unlikely Tour de France tilt seemingly on the cards. Source link
'We live up here to escape': Residents unhappy with sand dredging proposal
A Dutch dredging company acknowledges concerns from some community members in northern Western Australia that public meetings should have been held earlier. Source link
The games developer who shuns Australian stereotypes
Developer Gregory Louden always wanted to work in games, but it was a sidestep into filmmaking that helped him secure his dream job at Finnish studio Housemarque. Source link
Modernising legacy at speed
iTnews 2026 Benchmark Awards proudly sponsored by PhoenixDX. Hear from Pedro Carrilho, Managing Director & Founder at PhoenixDX about modernising legacy at speed. Source link
Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in an 'unbelievable time'. Here's why we can believe in it
Sabastian Sawe has smashed through one of athletics’ unbreakable barriers by running a marathon faster than two hours. Some call it unbelievable, but the Kenyan runner has done everything he can to ensure it stands the test of time. Source link