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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1767, Samuel Wallis, a British sea captain, sights Tahiti and is considered the first European to reach the island. In 1919, Beryl Reid, English actress (died 1996) was born. In 1964, Michael Gross, German swimmer was born. In 1964, Steve Rhodes, English cricketer and coach was born. In 1966, Diane Modahl, English runner was born. In 1986, Helen Glover, English rower was born. In 1988, Stephanie Rice, Australian swimmer was born. In 1999, Henri Jokiharju, Finnish ice hockey player was born. In 2015, Ron Clarke, Australian runner and politician, Mayor of the Gold Coast (born 1937) passed away. In 2017, Baldwin Lonsdale, president of Vanuatu (born 1948) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory | Eleanor Limprecht

Animals | The Guardian

June 17, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Testimonial

As an ocean swimmer, I try not to think of sharks, but we all know that this is their territory | Eleanor Limprecht

It used to be easier to say that the chances of a shark attack were slim. Now I feel as though that pretence of safety has been shattered After nearly a year’s break, I started ocean swimming again this May, delighting in the clarity of the water and the quieter beaches of Sydney’s winter. I’d stopped because of an injury but then found that the longer I was out of the water the harder it was to get back in.It only took that first return swim, however, to remember the absolute euphoria of winter ocean swimming. Part of it is the cold water, how alive it makes you feel, and part is the wildness of it: seeing the variety of underwater marine life, the distant spray of a migratory whale. It is utterly different from swimming laps in a pool. Continue reading...

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