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Man charged with murder after father set alight in Sydney

A man has been charged with murder after allegedly setting his father alight at a home in Glenmore Park, Sydney's west. The victim, a man in his 60s, was found dead with severe injuries outside the burning property. The 36-year-old son was arrested after being spotted leaving the scene and has been refused bail. In other developments, Donald Trump is preparing a primetime address focused on election integrity, while a cyber attack on Partnered Health has compromised confidential medical records of thousands of patients across 21 GP and skin clinics. Australian authorities are also awaiting charges in Laos over the methanol poisoning deaths of teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Laos methanol poisoning investigation nears conclusion

Laos officials are concluding a nearly two-year investigation into a mass methanol poisoning incident that claimed the lives of two Melbourne teenagers and four others. The victims died after consuming methanol-laced alcohol at a backpacker's hostel. Reports suggest those responsible may face only lighter sentences and fines, leaving the victims' families devastated as charges are expected to be announced. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Geelong's injury woes deepen with Holmes setback

Geelong faces a major injury crisis with midfielder Max Holmes suffering a potentially season-ending ankle injury in the fourth quarter of their 27-point victory over St Kilda, coming just days after forward Jeremy Cameron underwent shoulder surgery. Despite the injury concerns, returning player Brian Myers provided a bright spot with a three-goal performance that helped Geelong end their three-match losing streak. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bus driver caught scrolling YouTube while driving

A Greyhound bus driver in Queensland was filmed by passengers using his phone to scroll through YouTube while driving to Townsville. The bus allegedly veered off the road and nearly collided with another vehicle during the journey. The coach operator has launched an investigation and police have been notified of the incident. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cyclist survives eastern brown snake bite in Tweed Valley

A woman in her 60s survived an encounter with a two-metre eastern brown snake in the Tweed Valley, northern New South Wales, after riding over it with her bicycle. The snake became tangled in her bike chain and bit her thigh, but she received only a dry bite with no venom entering her bloodstream. Eastern brown snakes are considered the world's second most venomous snake species. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.