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A big wheel and a kelpie – what a way to get around! Sunny and heading for a top of 33 in Albury-Wodonga. Max temps: Corowa 33, Culcairn 34, Wangaratta 33, Corryong 33, Bright 31, Falls Creek 18.
It was a huge weekend in sport on the Border. Catch up on news here:
Bowled over by challenge of having no sight
Mike Hamilton has said he struggles with what people think of him as a man legally blind with 10 per cent vision, because at first, they usually cannot tell. More here
Scorching opening for series
Chris Seaton flies around the track during round one of the Skylift Hire and Rentals Short Track Summer Series at Diamond Park. More here
City Colts nine wickets away from WDCA minor premiership
City Colts have all but secured the WDCA minor premiership after its most consistent performance of the season against Benalla-Violet Town United. More here
State of the nation
Need a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered.
► WOLLONGONG, NSW: A man will not be eligible to get his licence back until he is 113. Read more.
►EVERTON, VICTORIA: The victim of an apparent random shooting has spoken for the first time, saying he played dead. Read more.
►LAVERS HILL, VICTORIA: Six people were injured in a head-on collision on the Great Ocean Road. Read more.
► WAGGA, NSW: A man bashed at a kebab shop was taken to hospital. Read more.
►BEAUDESERT, QUEENSLAND: Two people have charged after an investigation into allegations of misuse of donations received by a charity. Read more.
► MALMSBURY, VICTORIA: A prison guard was assaulted at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre on Saturday night. Read more.
National news
►HE “MADE A MISTAKE”: Geelong skipper Joel Selwood lost his licence on Friday. Read more.
►BID FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY: The Victorian government plans to print the home suburb of all political candidates. Read more.
National weather radar
International news
►GROUNDED: Victorian man Thomas Keating will be unable to leave Thailand for months pending a Thai court hearing on a charge of reckless driving causing the death of his partner Emily Collie in a jet-ski crash. Read more.
►LIMBO: Up to 10 surrogacy-born babies with Australian biological parents are stuck in legal limbo in Cambodia after a crackdown on commercial surrogacy there last year. Read more.
On this day
1900 - In London, the Trades Union Congress and the Independent Labour Party (formed in 1893) meet, resulting in a Labour Representative Committee and eventually the modern Labour Party in 1906.
1908 - Star number 46 was added to the US flag for Oklahoma.
1922 - The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld 19th amendment to the US Constuituent - women's right to vote.
1958 - The USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR.
1964 - The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over.
1965 - France performs Underground nuclear test at Ecker Algeria.
1969 - President Nixon visits West Berlin.
1998 - The FBI arrests 10 most wanted suspected serial killer Tony Ray Amati.
2010 - Central Chile is hit with an 8.8 magnitude earthquake.
The faces of Australia: Danya Benson
Teacher Danya Benson is ensuring students in remote areas get the best education possible.
“The students have taught me a lot about their life on a station through their school work,” she said. Read more.