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Sam Kerr's family is mourning the death of her grandmother, Coral Kerr, who passed away after being injured in a traffic accident last December. A funeral was held for Coral in Palmyra, and an obituary highlighted her significant influence on Sam's soccer career, noting that her presence will always be remembered. Want More Context? 🔎

A mother, Keiara Bickett, 28, has been charged with felony neglect after her two-year-old son, Javarius, accidentally shot himself with her gun while her nine-year-old daughter witnessed the incident in a CVS parking lot. Following the tragedy, Bickett lost custody of her daughter and is subject to a no-contact order as investigations continue. Want More Context? 🔎

Rescuers, supported by the military, have evacuated nearly 100,000 people from Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab, due to severe flooding from monsoon rains and dam releases, displacing 2.2 million since August. With at least 61 fatalities reported, ongoing efforts include controlled breaches of embankments and the use of thermal imaging drones to find survivors, as flood risks persist in other regions. Want More Context? 🔎

Brittany Higgins has been ordered by the WA Supreme Court to pay 80% of Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing her defamation case, where Reynolds was awarded $315,000 in damages. Higgins had offered a $200,000 settlement prior to the trial, which Reynolds deemed unreasonable, and has faced significant financial repercussions since, including selling her property in France. Want More Context? 🔎

Four individuals escaped serious injury when their blue Holden Commodore veered off the road and overturned in a drain near the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre just after midnight on Tuesday. A man and woman were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and police noted that speed was a significant factor in the crash, urging drivers to exercise caution in wet weather. Want More Context? 🔎

WA Governor Chris Dawson recently visited the Wheatbelt, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and community resilience during his tour, which included stops at Narrogin Primary School and the Newdegate Machinery Field Days. He highlighted the vital role of volunteers and the agricultural sector in supporting both local and global food security. Want More Context? 🔎