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Bob Katter and other local officials are calling for funding to assess stage two of the Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park expansion. Katter argues that the project would benefit the Tablelands region's economy by attracting tourists and encouraging outdoor activity. He praised the work done by Tablelands Cycle Sports over the past decade and emphasized the need for government support to prepare for the park's growth.

Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 and its accessories by 20% due to rising component costs, particularly semiconductors and memory. The PS VR2 headset will now cost JPY89,980, up from JPY74,980. Despite this price adjustment, Sony aims to sell 18 million PS5 units in fiscal year 2024, a decrease from the 20.8 million targeted for fiscal year 2023.

Pope Francis has recognized Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues" and authorized a decree declaring him "venerable," moving him closer to sainthood. Gaudí, the Catalan architect behind Barcelona's Sagrada Família basilica, will need a miracle attributed to him verified for beatification. After that, another miracle would be required for him to be declared a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. Gaudí’s cause for beatification has transferred from a civil association to an ecclesial association and is in its "final process." Pope Francis called Gaudí “a great mystic” during a meeting with the Association for the Beatification of Antoni Gaudí.

Paige Bueckers is a highly acclaimed basketball player. She was ranked as the number one recruit in her class and won national high school player of the year honors. At UConn, she became the first freshman to be named national women's player of the year and led her team to the Final Four. She has also been recognized as Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year for her athletic achievements, academics, and character. Bueckers was named Big East Player of the Year and a unanimous first-team all-conference selection at the end of the regular season.

Ambarvale is a suburb in south-western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It features an ALDI shopping centre on Woodhouse Drive. Macarthur railway station, located just north of Ambarvale, connects to Campbelltown, Liverpool, and the Sydney central business district via the Airport & South Line of the Sydney Trains network. Public schools in Ambarvale include Ambarvale Public School, Thomas Acres Public School, and Thomas Reddall High School.

51-year-old Samantha Murphy disappeared on February 4, 2024, after having dinner with her husband and friends at their Ballarat home. On March 6, 2024, Patrick Orren Stephenson, a 22-year-old man from Scotsburn, was arrested in connection with Murphy's disappearance. He is facing murder charges. An initial court order suppressed the accused's name. Murphy's disappearance sparked a large community response, with online groups dedicated to finding her and sharing information. These groups also became breeding grounds for speculation, conspiracy theories, and claims from psychic mediums.

John Lithgow, Nick Frost, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu have joined the cast of the new HBO Harry Potter series.

Paola Cracknell, a former senior producer and lead talent booker for The Kyle & Jackie O Show, died suddenly at age 39. Jackie 'O' Henderson expressed her grief on social media, remembering Cracknell as a kind, generous, and loving person whom she reconnected with recently.

The Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell (Trofeu Compte de Godó) will be held from April 14 to 20, 2024, at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Spain. This year, the singles main draw has been reduced from 48 to 32 players. The article lists the qualifying players for the main draw.

SSC Napoli and Empoli FC will not be playing each other soon. Napoli's next match is against AC Monza, while Empoli's next game is against Venezia.

Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of rain. Morning fog possible in the west. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, shifting east to southeasterly in the afternoon and becoming light in the evening.

HBO's Max streaming service will launch in Australia on March 31, 2025, replacing Binge as the primary platform for HBO content. This means "The Last of Us" season 2 will likely stream exclusively on Max in Australia. Binge previously held rights to HBO shows and WWE content, but has recently lost both to Netflix and Max respectively.

A magnitude 3 and greater earthquake recently occurred in California. The most recent earthquakes are at the top of a list showing those recorded in the last week. There are maps showing locations of earthquakes in California and Nevada, as well as earthquake information feeds available.

Australian Survivor follows contestants as they attempt to survive on an island. The first season premiered in 2002 and was won by Rob Dickson, a former Australian Football League player. David Genat, a model, won Season 7 in 2020. The show has aired multiple seasons across different networks and locations.

Lady Gaga's "The Chromatica Ball" tour is in high demand. Tickets for the upcoming shows have been selling out quickly, leading to frustration among fans. Some fans are reporting encountering issues with Ticketmaster, the primary vendor for tickets. Resale prices for tickets on platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek are significantly higher than face value.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Port Vila, Vanuatu's capital, less than 20 miles west on Tuesday. The quake resulted in six reported fatalities and damage to buildings and vehicles. A local hospital was also impacted, leading to the establishment of tents outside for patient treatment. This region has a history of seismic activity, with at least 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger occurring within 155 miles of the recent event over the past century.

The OM token from MANTRA crashed by 90% on Sunday, wiping out over $10 billion in market capitalization. Allegations of market manipulation and investor skepticism fueled the volatility. Claims surfaced that the MANTRA team held 90% of the token supply, contributing to concerns about a potential rug pull. MANTRA denied involvement in the crash, attributing it to "reckless liquidations" and promising further details soon.

The NBA playoffs begin on April 19. The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament takes place on April 15-18: * Atlanta Hawks (East 8) vs. Orlando Magic (East 7) | 7:30 ET, TNT (winner advances as East No. 7 seed) * Memphis Grizzlies (West 8) vs. Golden State Warriors (West 7) | 10 ET, TNT (winner advances as West No. 8 seed) The Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic's experiences playing the Timberwolves in last year's playoffs, as they face Minnesota in the first round this year.