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14 October 2026

Former ABC presenter 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by e-bike

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Former ABC presenter 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by e-bike

Margaret Throsby is calling for tighter regulations on e-bikes, as she recovers from major surgery after being struck on a shared path last month.

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