Perth electrician Bill Simpson has started a 10-day stint living rough on the city's streets, with nothing but the clothes he is wearing. He aims to raise $100,000 for homeless charity We Are Mobilise through Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge. Mr Simpson said the idea came after meeting homeless people in Kalgoorlie, and he wanted to do more than buy them food. He plans to isolate for the first 24 hours, then beg for food before moving into busier city areas.
Lisa and Rosco have questioned why The Block teams Courtney and Sev and Adam and Jolene paid very different prices for wine cellars from the same supplier. Courtney and Sev's cellar, though larger, cost far less. Lisa said the pair deflected when confronted, and Rosco said something seemed dodgy. Chantel and Wyatt have also suggested the show twists a challenge that helped Lisa and Rosco win back a sauna. The Block airs on the Nine Network and 9Now.
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A Canberra woman is nearing the end of a year-long challenge to summit all 66 publicly accessible trigonometric stations in the ACT. Meg, a local rock climber, began the project in January 2026 after experiencing domestic violence, aiming to reclaim her love for the outdoors. The journey has involved long hikes, navigation challenges, and personal growth, with support from local businesses and an online community. The final stretch includes remote areas and multi-day hikes, culminating at Bimberi Peak, the highest point in the ACT.
