The Birdman Rally, which raises funds for charities, is held at Melbourne's Yarra River and involves participants flying homemade gliders without mechanical assistance. Contestants jump off a four-metre (13-foot) platform above the river, staying in the air for as long as possible before crashing into the water. They are judged for their costumes, pre-jump performances and how far they fly and fall. The amount the contestants raise for charities before their flights also contribute to their total distance. The contestants collected a total of almost Aus$100,000 (US$78,500) for nominated charities, organiser the City of Melbourne said.

Source: New Strait Times March 11, 2018 11:48 UTC