Great Southern community to wear orange on May 21 in support of local State Emergency Service volunteers

Following the tragic death of 51-year-old pedestrian Thanh Phan, who was allegedly struck by an intoxicated e-scooter rider in Perth, the City of Vincent has suspended e-scooter rentals as it reviews the service's safety. The rider, 24-year-old Alicia Kemp, faces charges related to the incident. With reports of increasing serious injuries linked to e-scooters, concerns about their safety have prompted local authorities to consider potential restrictions or improvements to the service. Full Article

Sydney Swans defender Dane Rampe acknowledged the team's poor performance against Adelaide, which resulted in a 90-point loss, describing their play as close to a "rabble." Following this humiliation, the Swans are focusing on improvement ahead of their match against Richmond, with Rampe emphasizing actions over words and the need for players to take responsibility. Coach Dean Cox criticized the Adelaide match as "unacceptable," making five changes to the lineup, including the return of captain...

Australian researchers from Melbourne’s Peter Doherty Institute have developed a method to force the HIV virus out of hiding within white blood cells, moving closer to a potential cure. By utilizing custom-made fat bubbles to deliver mRNA, they successfully prompted the virus to reveal itself, a significant advancement in HIV treatment. The next challenge involves determining if this revelation enables the immune system to combat the virus or if additional therapies are necessary. Full Article

An Australian bouncy castle operator, Rosemary Anne Gamble, was found not guilty of breaching safety laws related to a 2021 incident that killed six children and injured three at a primary school fair in Devonport, Tasmania. A court determined the tragedy was caused by an unpredictable dust devil, which made it "impossible to predict," despite prosecutors arguing that Gamble failed to secure the bouncy castle adequately. Families of the victims expressed anguish over the verdict,...

Carlo Ancelotti's debut as Brazil coach ended in disappointment with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Brazil struggled to penetrate Ecuador's defense, with their best chance coming from Vinicius Jr, while Ecuador's Nilson Angulo was caught offside in a second-half threat. The result leaves Brazil in fourth place with 22 points, just behind third-placed Paraguay, while Ecuador remains second with 24 points, as both teams prepare for upcoming matches...

A cold front is bringing icy conditions and severe weather to much of Australia, resulting in thunderstorms, rain, hail, and snow over the long weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of damaging winds up to 100km/h, particularly affecting Victoria, Tasmania, and southern NSW, with snow expected in alpine areas ahead of the ski season. As temperatures drop, residents in major cities like Canberra and Melbourne will face chilly highs of 13C and 14C, while Brisbane...