It’s a Monday and we’re in the mood for some fun news.

So here it is: A woman from Tennessee has broken the record for the world's longest female mullet.

Tami is 58 years old and last cut her hair back in February 1990. The photos are even better than you’d expect.

I was trying to think of a joke to put here but couldn't. I’ll have to mullet over.

The quote
"Participants are encouraged to conserve food, water, and fuel, and shelter in a warm, safe space.” – Burning Man festival in a statement after the festival ground experienced heavy rainfall. There are over 70,000 attendees at the festival in Black Rock City.

The stat
2
The number of Australians in the fourth round of the U.S. Open singles draw. Alex Di Minaur and Rinky Hijikata are the two Australian players.

Today in history
2006: Australian icon Steve Irwin was fatally wounded by a stingray, during filming for a TV show on the Great Barrier Reef.

Some headlines from this morning:

Paris has introduced a ban on rented e-scooters, becoming the first European capital to do so.

It follows a referendum earlier this year, where almost 90% of voters said they were in favour of removing the scooters from their streets.

E-scooters have been available to rent in Paris since 2018 – marketed as a convenient and climate-friendly alternative to driving.

Since then, e-scooters have been described as a nuisance, with speeding drivers accused of risking public safety, and scooters cluttering pavements.

The vote
On 2 April, Parisians were asked to vote on the future of rental e-scooters in a referendum.

A referendum is a vote in which all people in a jurisdiction are asked to give an opinion on an issue of political, legal, or social importance.

According to the city council, 89% of voters said they were against self-service scooters in Paris. However, just 7.5% of more than a million eligible voters participated in the vote.

More context
In the lead up to the April referendum, Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo told Agence France-Presse that the e-scooters were a “source of tension and worry” and argued that a ban would “reduce nuisance” in public spaces.

“[The e-scooters are] not very sustainable, and above all, [they’re] the cause of a lot of accidents,” Hidalgo added.

In 2021, a woman was killed after being hit by an e-scooter carrying two people.

Response
E-scooter companies Tier, Dott, and Lime are no longer authorised to operate in Paris.

Following the announcement of the referendum results, a spokesperson for Dott told media the ban would have “a direct impact on the travel of 400,000 people per month, 71 percent of whom are 18-35-years-old residents [of Paris]”.

“It’s a step back for sustainable transport in Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympics,” the spokesperson added.

The referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will take place on Saturday, 14 October.

It will be the first referendum held in Australia since 1999. Here’s how you vote.

Enrolment
Australians must be enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to vote.

If you’ve enrolled for past elections, you’re automatically enrolled for the referendum. You can enrol or check your enrolment status via the AEC website.

A cut-off date for enrolment hasn’t been announced yet.

Postal voting
Australians who are unable to vote in person on referendum day can apply for a postal vote. The date that postal vote applications open is expected to be announced shortly.

Postal vote applications will close on Wednesday 11 October. The last day postal votes will be accepted is 27 October.

What if I’m overseas?
Australians who are overseas can cast their vote at an early polling station before referendum day. There will also be overseas voting centres at some Australian Embassies, Consulates, and High Commissions. The AEC will publish a list of overseas voting centres ahead of referendum day.

Postal voting is also available.

Voting isn’t compulsory for overseas Australians.

Voting on the day
You’ll be able to vote at a local school or community centre on referendum day, just like during an election. However, the actual referendum ballot will look different to election ballots.

You’ll be handed a single paper at a polling station. This will include the question for the referendum, and a box for you to fill in your answer.

The question on the ballot paper will read: A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?

You’ll be asked to clearly write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on the ballot paper. While a tick will count as a ‘Yes’ vote, it is not recommended. A cross won’t be counted as either option.

Here is a sample ballot paper.

Other voting options
Portable polling stations will travel to remote parts of Australia, and some aged care facilities.

Those who are blind or with low vision can cast a vote over the phone. This will also be open to Australians stationed in Antarctica.

Online voting is not an option for this referendum.

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A volleyball game in the U.S. state of Nebraska has set a new world record for the highest-attended women’s sports match in history.

Over 92,000 people watched the game between the University of Nebraska and Omaha.

Spring has officially sprung, which means the moment has arrived to shed your winter cocoon and get out there in nature! Now is the perfect time to plan a hike with your mates or a visit to your local national park.

Why? This Thursday, Kathmandu’s new ‘Out There Rewards’ loyalty program is landing, and we’re being promised bigger rewards, better bonuses and more points, just for getting out there. Stay tuned to learn how you can be rewarded and discover all the benefits that the program offers, there might even be a cheeky TDA x Kathmandu giveaway in the works…

Ever been stuck on a long-haul flight with a crying baby in front of you and felt your patience grow thinner and thinner?

Well, if you plan on travelling between Amsterdam and Curaçao later this year, you’ll be able to pay extra for a childless journey above the clouds.

Corendon Airlines will launch its “Only Adult” zone on 3 November for travellers above the age of 16.

Passengers will have access to the Zone, which is separated from the rest of the cabin by walls and curtains, for an additional cost of $AU75 - $168.

The founder of Corendon, Atilay Uslu, said the new service would also positively affect parents travelling with small children.

“They can enjoy the flight without worrying if their children make more noise.”

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