Diane Mathews: ‘Respected’ healer fined $3000, avoids conviction after supplying magic mushrooms to Rachael Dixon

Retired AFL stars Jeremy McGovern and Dom Sheed, known for their pivotal roles in the 2018 Grand Final, will be honored during West Coast Eagles' home game against Adelaide. Both players, life members of the club, reflect on their careers and express gratitude towards fans ahead of their farewell, with McGovern emphasizing the team's collective achievements over individual moments. Want More Context? 🔎

A talking parrot named Mango helped unravel a prison drug-dealing scheme led by Adam Garnett, who was found with hidden phones in his cell. Investigators discovered incriminating videos of Mango, including drug-related discussions and cash handling, leading to the sentencing of Garnett to 19.5 years and his girlfriend Shannon Hilton to 12 years, alongside 13 others for similar offenses. Want More Context? 🔎

Fremantle will welcome back captain Alex Pearce and club legend Nat Fyfe for their important match against Port Adelaide, with Fyfe replacing the injured Hayden Young. Pearce expressed excitement about his return, contributing to the Dockers' strong form as they aim for a top-four spot, despite struggling historically at Adelaide Oval. Want More Context? 🔎

An eight-year-old boy was severely injured after being impaled by his bike handlebars at a BMX track in Preston, Lancashire, on August 1. He received first aid from bystanders before being taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for surgery; his mother described the incident as a "horrific freak accident," while local officials stated it was not due to any defect in the track. Want More Context? 🔎

As the Taste of the Kimberley festival approaches from August 15 to 17, Northern Territory cotton grower Simone Cameron emphasizes the event's role in connecting consumers with producers while showcasing the agricultural richness of the region. Cameron looks forward to educating attendees about cotton farming and promoting local industries, highlighting the festival's community spirit and the importance of sustainable practices. Want More Context? 🔎

Earth experienced its third-warmest July on record, with average temperatures reaching 16.68°C, 0.45°C above the 1991-2020 average, and a record national temperature of 50.5°C in Turkey. Although there was a pause in breaking global temperature records, scientists warn that climate change continues to have severe impacts, urging governments to accelerate CO2 emission cuts to mitigate extreme weather events. Want More Context? 🔎