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- Coroner Simon McGregor ruled 17-year-old Ben Austin’s death a misadventure, finding no individual or organisation responsible.
- Austin died after a teammate’s side-arm ball-thrower struck his neck during a Ferntree Gully net session, causing intracranial haemorrhage.
- Laurimar Cricket Club introduced neck guards for all players.
- Ferntree Gully banned side-arm ball-throwers.
- Jace and Tracey Austin launched the Ben Austin Legacy charity to support families experiencing loss.