Rising track star Gout ran the 100m sprint in a time of 9.99 seconds at the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth, showcasing his immense potential despite easing up at the end. Although not an official record due to a 3.5m/s tailwind, Gout’s performance highlighted his ability to break the 10-second barrier and compete at the next level, with upcoming races against world indoor 60m silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy in the 200m event.
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Calls for Government action to tackle crisis level of drug deaths after Penington Institute findings
A recent Penington Institute analysis revealed that Australia experiences over 2000 drug overdose deaths annually, with a notable increase among those over 50, primarily due to opioids. The report emphasizes the need for a national overdose strategy and highlights the rising methamphetamine-related deaths among Generation X, urging improved access to support services for all drug users. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lot of people in Australia are getting very sick and dying...
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