A veteran mechanic in Victoria has worked continuously across the same locality for 99 years. She draws close to the world record for longest‑serving auto technician. The milestone saw a celebration by surrounding community groups.
In New South Wales a mechanic who has endured four operations calls his routine a hardship.
At the same time V8 driver Kostecki used his third straight pole position to acknowledge a wounded crew mate.
In the United States a mail facility custodian in Minnesota was taken off his post after pressing for cleaning of the premises.