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The death of a food delivery rider in Sydney yesterday has sparked trade unions calls for safer working conditions for transport gig workers.

The male motorcyclist, believed to in his 20s, died at the scene after colliding with a vehicle in the city's south-west yesterday.

Police said the collision occurred at the intersection of Allman and Lindesay streets in Campbelltown about 6pm.

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The driver of a ute, a 30-year-old man, was taken to Campbelltown Hospital for mandatory testing.

The Transport Workers Union said today the motorcylist was the 13th food delivery rider known to have died in Australia.

National Secretary Michael Kaine said food delivery riders need safe working conditions and for pressures on them to be eased through transport reform.

"Food delivery riders currently have no rights like a safe and fair minimum wage, sick leave, protection against unfair contract terminations, and workers' compensation in the horrific event something goes wrong," he said.

"While nothing will compensate for the loss of 13 food delivery riders killed, we must act to stop more transport gig worker deaths on our roads, and to ensure all workers have access to safe working conditions and workers' compensation for themselves and their families."

The death yesterday came three weeks after food delivery driver Akshay Deepak Doultan was killed when he was hit by a car in north west Sydney.

Kaine called on Federal MPs to back safety reforms for the transport industry, including gig workers, when it comes before Parliament shortly.

Police have established a crime scene in Campbelltown which will be forensically examined by specialist police today.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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Crowds of adoring fans have gathered outside a Brisbane hotel to sing Matildas star Katrina Gorry 'Happy Birthday'.

It comes after a night of celebration across the country following the Australian team clinching a spot in the semi-final for the first time in history after defeating France in a thrilling Women's World Cup penalty shootout last night.

Gorry, who walked out of the hotel with a birthday balloon in her hand, turns 31 today.

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It hasn't been an easy week for the midfielder who shared that her partner's father had died just 48 hours before the game.

The team were in good spirits as they travelled from their hotel to Brisbane airport, where they were met by even more fans.

They will fly to Sydney, where they will begin training for their semi-final clash with England.

The semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup will kick off on Wednesday night.

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The grim work of tallying the dead after a ferocious wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui came into sharp focus on Saturday (local time) as crews picked through the devastation, marking homes with a bright orange X to signal they had searched for bodies and HR when they found human remains.

The inferno swept through the centuries-old town of Lahaina on Maui's west coast, reducing hundreds of homes to ash.

The state's chief executive said he expects more bodies to be found.

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"There are already 80 fatalities. It's going to rise," Governor Josh Green remarked Saturday as he toured the devastation on historic Front Street.

"It will certainly be the worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced.

"We can only wait and support those who are living. Our focus now is to reunite people when we can and get them housing and get them health care, and then turn to rebuilding."

Those who escaped were counting their blessings, thankful to be alive as they mourned those who didn't make it.

Retired fire captain Geoff Bogar and his friend of 35 years, Franklin Trejos, initially stayed behind to help others in Lahaina and save Bogar's house.

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But as the flames moved closer and closer Tuesday afternoon, they knew they had to get out.

Each escaped to his own car.

When Bogar's wouldn't start, he broke through a window to get out, then crawled on the ground until a police patrol found him and brought him to a hospital.

Trejos wasn't as lucky. When Bogar returned the next day, he found the bones of his 68-year-old friend in the back seat of his car, lying on top of the remains of the Bogars' beloved three-year-old golden retriever Sam, whom he had tried to protect.

Trejos, a native of Costa Rica, had lived for years with Bogar and his wife, Shannon Weber-Bogar, helping her with her seizures when her husband couldn't. He filled their lives with love and laughter.

"God took a really good man," Weber-Bogar said.

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Bill Wyland, who lives on the island of Oahu but owns an art gallery on Lahaina's historic Front Street, fled on his Harley Davidson, whipping the motorcycle onto empty sidewalks Tuesday to avoid traffic-jammed roads as embers burned the hair off the back of his neck.

Riding in winds he estimated to be at least 112 kilometres per hour, he passed a man on a bicycle who was madly pedalling for his life.

"It's something you'd see in a Twilight Zone, horror movie or something," Wyland said.

Wyland realised just how lucky he had been when he returned to downtown Lahaina on Thursday.

"It was devastating to see all the burned-out cars. There was nothing that was standing," he said.

His gallery was destroyed, along with the works of 30 artists.

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Emergency managers in Maui were searching for places to house people displaced from their homes.

As many as 4,500 people are in need of shelter, county officials said on Facebook early Saturday, citing figures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Pacific Disaster Center.

Flyovers by the Civil Air Patrol found 1692 structures destroyed — almost all of them residential. Nine boats sank in Lahaina Harbor, officials determined using sonar.

The wildfires are the state's deadliest natural disaster in decades, surpassing a 1960 tsunami that killed 61 people.

An even deadlier tsunami in 1946, which killed more than 150 on the Big Island, prompted the development of a territory-wide emergency system with sirens that are tested monthly.

Hawaii emergency management records do not indicate warning sirens sounded before people had to run for their lives.

Officials sent alerts to mobile phones, televisions and radio stations, but widespread power and cellular outages may have limited their reach.

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Fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane, the wildfires on Maui raced through parched brush covering the island.

The most serious blaze swept into Lahaina on Tuesday and destroyed nearly every building in the town of 13,000, leaving a grid of grey rubble wedged between the blue ocean and lush green slopes.

Front Street, the heart of the historic downtown and the economic hub of Maui, was nearly empty of life Saturday morning.

An Associated Press journalist encountered one barefoot resident carrying a laptop and passport who asked where the nearest shelter was. Another, riding his bicycle, took stock of the damage at the harbor, where he said his boat caught fire and sank.

A fire engine and a few construction trucks were seen driving through the neighbourhood, but it remained eerily devoid of human and official government activity.

Some residents have expressed frustration about the difficulty of accessing their homes because of road closures and police checkpoints.

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Maui water officials warned Lahaina and Kula residents not to drink running water, which may be contaminated even after boiling, and to only take short, lukewarm showers in well-ventilated rooms to avoid possible chemical vapour exposure.

The wildfire is already projected to be the second-costliest disaster in Hawaii history, behind only Hurricane Iniki in 1992, according to disaster and risk modelling firm Karen Clark & Company.

The fire is the deadliest in the US since the 2018 Camp Fire in California, which killed at least 85 people and destroyed the town of Paradise.

The danger on Maui was well known.

Maui County's hazard mitigation plan updated in 2020 identified Lahaina and other West Maui communities as having frequent wildfires and several buildings at risk.

The report also noted West Maui had the island's second-highest rate of households without a vehicle and the highest rate of non-English speakers.

"This may limit the population's ability to receive, understand and take expedient action during hazard events," the plan stated.

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Maui's firefighting efforts may have been hampered by limited staff and equipment.

Bobby Lee, president of the Hawaii Firefighters Association, said there are a maximum of 65 county firefighters working at any given time with responsibility for three islands: Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

Riley Curran said he fled his Front Street home after climbing up a neighbouring building to get a better look. He doubts county officials could have done more given the speed of the onrushing flames.

"It's not that people didn't try to do anything," Curran said. "The fire went from zero to 100."

Curran said he had seen horrendous wildfires growing up in California.

But, he added, "I've never seen one eat an entire town in four hours."

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More than 80,000 runners, joggers and walkers hit the streets of Sydney today for the famous City2Surf.

A young fan was left stunned after superstar Sam Kerr handed over her prized jersey following their unforgettable, history-making, win against France.

The Matildas secured a spot in the semi-final for the first time in history after defeating France in a thrilling penalty shootout last night.

Zara, and her family were among the crowd of nearly 50,000 people who packed Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium to watch history unfold.

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Kerr stripped off her No. 20 shirt as a gift for the young fan who could barely hold in her excitement following the game.

Zara currently plays as a striker in an under 10s girls team a club in Salisbury near Brisbane.

"I asked if I could have (her) jersey. We were like screaming 'please can I have your jersey'. She gave it to me. I said, 'thank you," she told Weekend Today.

"I was very happy. It means a lot.

"I would love to (follow in her footsteps)."

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Zara's mother, Selma, said the act of kindness was "priceless".

"I was surprised that she got it. I'm so happy for her because she is a little player," she said.

"It just means a lot to her and to get it out of everyone and to be the luckiest girl.

"Thank you, Sam, and girl power. That's what it is."

Kerr started the match on the bench before making taking the field in the 55th minute.

She has been recovering from a calf injury. 

Australia will take on England in the semi-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday night.

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From the sky, to sold out stadiums, and weddings, there were unbelievable scenes around the country as Australians celebrated Matildas' history-making win over France.

Cheers erupted onboard a flight after Cortnee Vine came off the bench to secure victory and claim a spot in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, for the first time.

3AW radio presenter Jacqueline Felgate posted a video from the plane, which showed the heart-melting moment fans lost it.

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Nearly everyone on the plane was seen clapping following the penalty shoot-out.

Millions tuned into watch the match around the country, with packed out stadiums becoming a common sight.

But one of the more heartening moments was captured a wedding reception.

Wedding-goers were seen crowding around a table tensely watching the penalty shoot-out.

Screams and cheers were heard when Australia secured the win.

Melbourne's Federation Square was a sea of green and gold as hundreds packed together to cheer on their heroes.

A roar of celebration followed the win, as some supporters began lighting flares and jumped for joy.

There were also gatherings at major sporting stadiums across the country, including a sold-out Brisbane Stadium.

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How the match unfolded

Kerr started the match on the bench as her recovery from a calf injury continues.

Her 55th-minute introduction against France added impetus to Australia's attack, however, though France's defence could not be beaten.

After 120 minutes, the quarterfinal remained goalless and had to be decided on penalties – but the scoreline didn't mean it wasn't an entertaining match, or that there weren't any opportunities created.

Both teams, in fact, had chances to take the lead in regulation time.

It was Vine, the 20th penalty taker in the shootout, who sealed victory for Australia, securing a 7-6 win on penalties and a semifinal against England.

Kerr said she was going to enjoy the moment before focusing on the semifinal.

"My calves are great – every day I feel better, obviously, with more training, more recovery, but I can't even think about the next game. I'm just gonna enjoy tonight," she said.

Australia will take on England in the semi finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday night.

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Leshia Wright heard the crackle of the fast-moving inferno closing in on her home in Lahaina and decided it was time to evacuate.

The 66-year-old grabbed her medication for a pulmonary disease and her passport and fled the subdivision in the historic Hawaii oceanside community just minutes before flames engulfed the neighbourhood. Hours later, she called family members and told them she slept in her car.

Then her phone went dead.

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The next 40 hours were agony for her daughter in New York and sister in Arizona. But early Friday morning, Wright called back and told them she was OK.

“I’m obviously relieved beyond words that my mother is alive,” said Alexandra Wright, who added that her mother finally was able to charge her phone after reaching a friend's undamaged house on a quarter-tank of petrol.

The firestorm that killed dozens of people and levelled this historic town launched hundreds of people on a desperate search for their loved ones — many from thousands of miles away — and some are still searching.

But amid the tragedy, glimmers of joy and relief broke through for the lucky ones as their mothers, brothers and fathers made it to safety and finally got in touch again.

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Kathleen Llewellyn also worked the phones from thousands of miles away in Bardstown, Kentucky, to find her 71-year-old brother, Jim Caslin, who had lived in Lahaina for 45 years. Her many calls went straight to voicemail.

“He’s homeless, he lives in a van, he’s got leukaemia, he's got mobility issues and asthma and pulmonary issues,” she said.

Waiting and calling and waiting more, Llewellyn grew uneasy. Anxiety took hold and then turned to resignation as Llewellyn, a semi-retired attorney, tried to distract herself with work and weeding her garden.

She recalled thinking, “If this is his end, this is his end. I hope not. But there’s nothing I could do about it.”

Then her phone rang.

“I’m fine,” Caslin said. “I’m fine.”

Caslin told his sister he spent two days escaping the inferno with a friend in a journey that included bumper-to-bumper traffic, road closures, downed trees and power lines and a punctured tyre.

The pair nervously watched the fuel needle drop before a petrol station appeared and they pulled into the long line.

“I am a pretty controlled person, but I did have a good cry,” Llewellyn said.

Sherrie Esquivel was frantic to find her father, a retired mail carrier in Lahaina, but there was little she could do from her home in Dunn, North Carolina.

She put her 74-year-old father's name on a missing person’s list with her phone number and waited.

“As the days were going on, I’m like, ‘There’s no way that he survived because … how have we not heard from him?’” she said. “I felt so helpless.”

Early Friday morning, she got a call from her father’s neighbour, who had tracked Thom Leonard down. He was safe at a shelter, but lost everything in the fire, the friend told her.

It wasn't until Esquivel read an Associated Press article that she learned exactly how her father survived the fire. He was interviewed Thursday at a shelter on Maui.

Leonard tried but couldn’t leave Lahaina in his Jeep, so he scrambled to the ocean and hid behind the seawall for hours, dodging hot ash and cinders blowing everywhere.

“When I heard that, I thought of him when he was in Vietnam, and I thought, ‘Oh, gosh, his PTSD must have kicked in and his survival instincts,’” she said.

Firefighters eventually escorted Leonard and others out of the burning city.

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Esquivel assumes it’s the same seawall across the street from his home where they took family photos at sunset in January.

She hoped to speak to her father, whom she described as a “hippie” who refuses to buy a cellphone.

When they talk, the first words out of her mouth will be: “I love you, but I’m angry that you didn’t get a cellphone,’” Esquivel said.

Interviewed Friday at the same shelter, Leonard also began to tear up when he heard what his daughter wanted to tell him. “I’m quivering,” he said, adding he loves her too.

He said he had a flip phone, but didn't know how to use it.

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