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The Hill
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Hill staffer appearing on ‘Survivor'
A staffer on Capitol Hill will be a participant on the popular reality show 'Survivor' in its 49th season, which is slated to air this coming fall. Rep. Jan Schakowsky's (D-Ill.) communication director, Alex Moore, appeared in the season's promotional video and identified himself as a Hill staffer. 'I work on Capitol Hill and I think that has prepared me for Survivor because one of my favorite pastimes is kissing butt,' Moore said in the video, reported by Entertainment Weekly. The host of the show, Jeff Probst, described the cast as 'very likable and quirky' in an interview with EW. 'Every season of Survivor is unique, and that is definitely the case for Survivor 49,' Probst told EW. 'This is a very likable and quirky group of players that are going to encounter a Fijian summer so sweltering it feels like the jungle is breathing on you.' Schakowsky recently announced that she would not seek reelection.
ABC News
29-04-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Young voters in Australia's most expensive towns slam housing policies ahead of federal election
When Alex Moore walks out his front door, he sees a "for sale" sign in front of the house across the road. It's a reminder of a dream that feels completely out of reach. Stay updated: Catch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on "[It is] currently going for around $3 million — an average house, unrenovated, three or four bedrooms, one level," he said. " I will never be able to live where I grew up. " An aerial view of a lighthouse in Kiama, NSW. ( ABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale ) The 21-year-old student lives in the idyllic beachside town of Kiama on the New South Wales South Coast. With a median home price of almost $1.5m, it is the most expensive place to buy a home in regional Australia. Labor and the Coalition have launched Labor will allow all Australians to buy their first home with a 5 per cent deposit and is promising to build 100,000 homes reserved for first-home buyers. The Coalition will allow people to dip into their superannuation for a house deposit and claim interest paid on a mortgage as a tax deduction providing it is a new build. Young people like Alex Moore living in Australia's most expensive towns are disappointed with both major parties' housing policies. ( ABC Illawarra: Tim Fernandez ) But Mr Moore is not convinced. "It makes me angry," he said. "This is a bandaid solution — this isn't anything long term that is going to be suitable for people of my generation. " There's no vision for the future and I don't understand what the endgame is supposed to be, for either of the major parties. " The electorate of Richmond, which includes the popular beachside town of Byron Bay, is the least affordable seat in regional Australia. ( ABC North Coast: Matt Coble ) Least affordable electorate In the past five years, house prices in the regions have climbed, on average, by 57.4 per cent compared to 34.1 per cent in the capital cities. On the north coast of NSW, Byron Bay continues to attract the rich and the famous, but its housing crisis is repelling young people. Chandre McSweeney does not feel that the major parties are thinking about young people. ( ABC North Coast: Elloise Farrow-Smith ) It took social worker Chandre McSweeney three months to find her share house in the Byron Shire town of Mullumbimby. The 29-year-old lives with four housemates and is still paying more rent than ever. "It is a dream to buy a house, but I just don't think as a single person that is a possibility," Ms McSweeney said. Byron Bay and Mullumbimby sit in the electorate of Richmond, the most difficult electorate in regional Australia to buy a home. A housing affordability analysis by CoreLogic found it was also the least affordable electorate in the country to rent. It would take a household a median time of 16.5 years to save a 20 per cent deposit, while tenants were paying a median of almost half their income on rent. Ms McSweeney doubts either major party will improve her situation. "I don't think they really are thinking about young people like me," she said. " What I think would speak to me more would be if they would bring down housing prices and rent prices as well. " Read more about the federal election: Want even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 Upward pressure on prices Experts are worried that both major parties' policies are Research from the McKell Institute found the superannuation for housing policy could see median home prices increase by $150,000 in Adelaide and $70,000 in Sydney. The public policy think tank's executive director, Rebecca Thistleton, said the scheme was particularly unhelpful for young people and women. "It has been quite disappointing to see so much of the opposition's rhetoric has been around how this will help women and young people, when these are the people who do not actually have those funds in their superannuation to begin with," she said. Ms Thistleton said the Coalition's other policy of claiming interest as a tax deduction would mostly help wealthier individuals. "The greater your income is, the more that policy actually rewards you," she said. " I would understand, if you were a young renter, why this would be a real slap in the face. " Ms Thistleton welcomed Labor's pledge to build new homes for first-home buyers but was sceptical about whether the scheme would move the needle on supply because of construction constraints. Kiama is a popular tourist destination, but high prices make it hard for young people to live there. ( ABC Illawarra: Tim Fernandez ) Policies encourage short-stay rentals The housing policy neither major party wants to talk about this election is tax reform. Like many coastal Australian towns, many homes in both Kiama and Byron Bay are leased as short-term rentals. "It is actually quite attractive for people to have an investment property in a coastal or a regional area and have it up on a short-stay website and negatively gear it," Ms Thistleton said. " That is one less property for a young person who's looking for somewhere to live. " Mr Moore and Ms McSweeney believe the policy settings in place favour people who already have homes and property investors at the expense of people such as them. Neither major party is likely to get their vote at this election. Kate Dezarnaulds says neither major party has the courage to tackle housing affordability. ( ABC Illawarra: Tim Fernandez ) Independent candidate Kate Dezarnaulds, who is running in the Kiama electorate of Gilmore, says voters dissatisfied with the "short-term sugar hits" offered by the major parties are backing minor parties and independents. "The status quo just seems to keep on keeping on, like a freight train, and the gap between the haves and the have-nots gets bigger and bigger," she said. "How are we going to get back to a place where there is housing as a human right and get out of this two generations of housing as an investment class that is benefiting an increasingly narrow group of our population?" Alex Moore doesn't think he'll ever be able to afford to live in his home town. ( ABC Illawarra: Tim Fernandez ) Ms Dezarnaulds wants government investment in long-term rental stock and establishing schemes to house essential workers in regional communities. Mr Moore just wants a future in the town where he grew up. "It is very difficult to have this idealism that we can have a better world when you're looking right in front of you and there's just no future ahead of it for you," he said. Loading Having trouble seeing this form? Try
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wigan band The Lathums say music industry tough for working class
Wigan chart-toppers The Lathums have said working class musicians have a tougher time trying to succeed in the music industry as many have "nothing to fall back on". Frontman Alex Moore said growing up the band had few opportunities in music and the expectation was to "get your trades, get your qualifications, go and get an apprenticeship or a job". It comes after singer-songwriter Sam Fender from North Shields told the Sunday Times the industry was "rigged" against artists from working class backgrounds due to the costs involved."For us, if this fails, that's it, we've got nothing to fall back on. I think it's always been the same, money and position changes everything," Moore said. "We're doing really well, and we're making a life out of it, we're making a career, but in terms of opportunity and stuff like that, of course its going to be easier for people in certain circles", the lead singer said. "The BRIT [Award] winners, quite a lot of them were private school kids, and obviously there's the chance that you don't succeed, you're going to be OK and not going to be on dole or anything," bassist Matty Murphy band, who have a huge local following in their hometown and recently released their third studio album Matter Does Not Define, can count a hen do and a 70th birthday party for one of the band's grandparents as some of their first shows. Five years later they took to the stage in front of thousands of fans in their hometown at the Robin Park Arena after producing two chart-topping albums."We progress all the time each album we do, you learn more and get more experience like any profession really – we've matured as people and as musicians," Moore said. 'Something real' Away from music, the band have set up a fund with Wigan-based arts charity, Curious Minds, to help young people in the town get access the creative partnership sees the band play charity shows with all the proceeds going towards creative activities and programmes for young people. "It's about putting instruments in kids hands and having a safe space to go," Moore said: "It feels good to have something real, where you're actually helping people rather than thinking 'oh were sorted now, we can just do whatever we wanted' "We don't want to really be like that, want to put something good back into the world."I think everybody should be allowed equal opportunities – music is always an escape, especially for the working class." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Developer selected to revitalize Showplace West in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A developer has been selected to revitalize Showplace West/One Plaza, one of the largest vacant buildings expected to speed up the city's growth, according to Downtown High Point. A press release states that a Virginia-based historic rehab development team was chosen to give new life to the historic building. Showplace West/One Plaza Center is the first 1970s building on the National Register of Historic Places and the first multi-tenant office building to be eligible for Historic Mill Credits due to the manufacturing headquarters that were housed in the building during its tenure. This structure is also recognized as a Guilford County landmark. The joint venture between Echelon Resources Inc. and LBD Investments will be their sixth project together. 'This is a major step forward in activating Showplace West,' said Alex Moore, board chair of Downtown High Point. 'While there is a lot of work ahead, we are excited about the progress which is a direct result of the desire and relentless effort of our community leaders to transform High Points City Core.' Showplace West/One Plaza Center will be redeveloped as market-rate apartment housing with approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial on the Wrenn and Main Street corners. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular food chain to open in our area with mouth-watering exotic dishes
A NEW Thai restaurant is opening in the area next month. Rosa's Thai, a popular chain with more than 40 branches across the UK, will open its newest establishment on the Promenade in Cheltenham in the former TM Lewin building on Monday, March 10. It was originally set to open in November 2023 but this was delayed. The restaurant chain was founded in 2008 by Saiphin and Alex Moore, who started out selling home-cooked meals from a market stall. Rosa's Thai is known for its "bold and authentic" flavours and offers a menu that combines Saiphin's family recipes with British produce and ingredients from Thailand. It will be open to the public from March 10 but customers can get a sneak preview of the restaurant at its soft launch from February 27 to March 9. During this period, you can get 50 per cent off pre-booked food orders. Saiphin said: "Cheltenham's vibrant cultural scene, love for great food, and appreciation for global flavours make it a perfect fit for Rosa's Thai. "We are incredibly excited to introduce our family recipes and signature dishes to this beautiful town." At the soft launch, a limited number of reservations will be available as the restaurant's new team perfects its service. The restaurant has warned that soft launch reservations are expected to book up quickly, and priority will be given to those signed up to the Rosa's Thai email newsletter. Anybody wanting to take advantage of the offer is encouraged to sign up to avoid disappointment. Guests can enjoy 50 per cent off food, with drinks at full price. Advance bookings are required to secure a table. Rosa's Thai will also offer delivery via Uber Eats and Just Eat, as well as click and collect through their own website, allowing diners to enjoy their favourite dishes from the comfort of their own homes. These services will be available from the hard launch on March 10. In addition to the soft launch, Rosa's Thai will also be holding a Free Curry Day. More information about the opening at
