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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie couple making $1,200 a day from job anyone can do: ‘Went off like an explosion'
A driving school instructor has stunned Aussies after revealing her business can pull in up to $1,200 a day. She said it's a job anyone can do, provided you have the patience for it. Jenna and her partner Andreas opened the doors to their driving school in Central Queensland in September last year. The 36-year-old told Yahoo Finance she always wanted to be her own boss and was now earning much more than her previous job as a call centre operator. 'Not only that, I have more flexibility and freedom, which is priceless,' she said. 'If I want to go get a tan tomorrow, I don't have to ask my boss if I can have the day off. We get to set our own schedule around our lifestyle, which is what I always wanted.' RELATED $60 per hour job Aussie nabbed one year after high school with no experience: 'Straight away' Little-known Centrelink benefit gets Aussie single mum $800 cash boost $1,831 Centrelink payment change coming within weeks: 'You'll get more' The couple were one of the first to open a Jim's Driving School franchise, having previously purchased a Jim's Mowing business a few years earlier. Jenna said it could cost between $25,000 and $35,000 to purchase a franchise, depending on which state you are in. The couple bought two secondhand cars for the business — one manual and one automatic. They had to install dual pedals into the cars, which cost them around $1,800, plus they had expenses for business cards, flyers and uniforms when starting said the business picked up quickly, given the lack of driving schools with ready availability in the Mackay region where they live. 'It went off like an explosion, if I'm honest," she said. "We started advertising that we were opening for driving lessons in October, and posted on our local classifieds everywhere in the area. "Once we started doing driving lessons, word gets around quite quickly. Where we are, there were already established driving schools, which were already booked out one to three months in advance. We had spots right now.' Jim's Group recently posted a video about Jenna and Andreas earning $1,200 a day through their business, and Aussies were blown away, with some questioning the figure. Jenna explained this figure was based on both her and Andreas charging $100 per lesson and doing six lessons each per day. 'It does need to be clearly stated that it's two people to have that income,' Jenna said. Jenna said the couple were pulling in this amount at the start, but Andreas had now pulled back to focus on their mowing business, while Jenna focuses on the driving school. 'We only did Monday to Friday. If someone wanted to work six or seven days a week and do six lessons a day, they could easily make more than $3,000,' Jenna said. Some Aussies questioned whether drivers would be able to charge $100 per lesson. "I don't know who's paying $100 for a lesson. I charge $65 and they still complain," one person wrote. "Bro, no way it's $100 a lesson. Here in Vic it's $78 for one hour with RACV drive school," another said. "Never $100, all the pricing is around $60, that's in Sydney," another said. Jenna said drivers were free to set their driving lesson rates, which may be higher or lower. According to EZLicense, the national average for driving lessons is $80 an hour. The South Australian average is the highest at $108.78, while NSW is around $76.42 an hour, Victoria is $77.91 an hour, and Queensland is $79.39 an hour. According to SEEK, the average driving instructor can earn a typical salary of $88,000 per year. While $1,200 a day or even $600 a day can seem like a huge amount of money, it's worth noting this is the revenue the business is bringing in and not the profit. Jim's charges a base flat rate every month, which Jenna said was about $820 a month but could vary depending on where you were based. Jim's also charges a fee of up to $18 for each lead they get from the Jim's system. 'Everything else is running costs. So fuel, car maintenance, business cards and flyers, if you need to restock up,' Jenna said. Jenna said she ends up paying herself more than $1,000 weekly, with the remainder of the profits going back into the business and helping with cash flow. Some Aussies online questioned why the couple wouldn't just open their own driving school, but Jenna said she thinks there are benefits to being part of the chain. 'You have an Australian, well-known brand behind you and that makes a big difference. Everyone knows and trusts Jim's and trust is a big thing,' she said. Jenna said becoming a driving instructor was something that anyone could do, however, it might suit someone who is 'more of a patient person'. 'There is a certificate that is required to be able to be a driving instructor,' she said. You'll usually need to complete a Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training, which can be acquired through TAFE or a private training college. You'll also need a Working With Children Check if you plan to instruct learners under 18.
Boston Globe
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Boston Globe
Could Waymo's robotaxis be taught to think with the twisted and self-righteous logic of the Boston Driver?
Word that Waymo would be Advertisement The goal, of course, is to gather data. And sure, facts about roads and whatever else Waymo uses to decide if a city's a good fit might help. In other places. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up But is there a neural network deep enough to teach a robot to drive here ? Never mind our snow, quirky street layout, and crazed delivery drivers. The bigger question is this: Can AI be taught to think with the twisted and self-righteous logic of the Boston Driver? 'Good [expletive] luck,' in the words of one Redditor. The company's autonomous self-driving ride-hail vehicles are Advertisement But from my reading, even Waymo isn't sure doing business here is a good idea. Here's what a spokesperson told a Globe colleague: 'We like to have an understanding of a city before we commit,' she said. An understanding. Hmmm … what would be the best way to explain to a bunch of Californians how we like to do things around here? Let's peek into the mind of Andreas, a 25-year-old native Bostonian, Uber driver, and content creator who asked that his last name be withheld 'so my mom doesn't kill me.' First, he defined 'Boston Driver.' 'At a four-way stop, even if he got there last, if he sees someone hesitate for even a second, he goes.' Andreas, also an artist who goes by the name he breaks traffic rules but not when the 'idiots' do (i.e. other Boston Drivers). 'I assess a situation and know it's safe,' he said, providing an example: 'If I'm at a red light at 2 a.m., and no one is on the road, or in the car with me, I'm going to blow the red light.' Although the police refuse to understand this, many Boston Drivers feel the only way to get where they're going — amid construction, double-parked delivery vehicles, and seemingly random and punitive road closures — is to improvise. But how do you build that kind of anarchy into a system that's supposed to be based on rules and regulations, asked Galen Mook, executive director of the To observe a Boston Driver in his natural setting, flipping off a van of toddlers, say, or merging like a battering ram, or taking a left sans blinker, you might assume the species has no natural enemies. Advertisement But that's not quite true. In 2017, Boston lowered the default speed limit for all city streets from 30 miles per hour to 25 and since 2022 has added more than 900 speed humps to neighborhood streets. A Waymo self-driving vehicle sat curbside in 2022 at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Matt York/Associated Press For its part, also in the name of But it's hard to keep a good Boston Driver down. And aggressive students, as it turned out. 'At the beginning of the day, everyone was a stranger,' he said of his classmates. 'By lunch, it was all of us united against the teacher.' Noonan got his license back. But while his vehicular behavior has changed, his heart hasn't. 'It's a game,' he said of driving in Boston. 'And you either win the game or you lose the game.' As Boston Drivers face what may be an extinction-level event, a question is being raised: Who's to blame for our approach to vehicular travel? To borrow from Cassius, is the The answer, as with all things, depends on who you ask. Here's the perspective of Dan Strollo, executive director of Advertisement 'We believe ourselves to be very intelligent people,' he said. 'But we are near the An associate of mine, who shall remain anonymous, sees it differently. He says drivers in New York City are actually worse; we only seem so because of our roads. On a recent stroll in the North End, on a corner where two particularly narrow streets intersect — making a turn impossibly tight — he explained that 'merging' onto the sidewalk is simply what's done. 'You see the guy in front of you do it,' he said, 'so you just do it, too.' Meanwhile, as bad as Boston Drivers may be, at least they're the devil we know. Will we someday look back with nostalgia at drivers who merely gave us the middle finger as they cut us off? After all, who knows what the robots will be up to? As Beth Teitell can be reached at
Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The Ultimate Collector Icon: A 600-HP BMW M4 With Zagato Looks
At first glance, the Bovensiepen Zagato may seem like just another BMW M4 Convertible. But under the skin – and all around it – is something far more exotic. It boasts the familiar firepower of BMW's twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, now tuned to deliver an impressive 602 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. That's more oomph and grunt than the track-hardened M4 CSL. Launching from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds and topping beyond 186 mph, it's a quick drop-top grand tourer edging into supercar territory. Helping it stick to the road is a set of Bilstein Damptronic adaptive dampers, while a featherweight titanium Akrapovič exhaust ensures it sings an appropriately operatic tune. But the mechanical upgrades are only half the story. What truly sets this machine apart is its Italian suit. Almost every panel has been reworked, now draped in carbon fiber and capped with Zagato's signature double-bubble roof. The traditional BMW kidney grille has been reimagined in CNC-machined stainless steel with a honeycomb pattern. A re-sculpted trunk lid gives the rear a tasteful ducktail spoiler, while 20-inch forged aluminum wheels fill the arches with precision and poise. Step inside, and the fusion continues. The familiar BMW layout remains intact, but Bovensiepen has transformed the surfaces with bespoke craftsmanship. Lavalina leather, also used by Alpina, wraps nearly every touchpoint, and buyers can further elevate the cabin with Alcantara accents. Over 130 hours are spent perfecting the interior alone, which is offered in 16 standard colors. For those with more specific tastes, the Bovensiepen Bespoke program opens the door to tailor-made hues and finishes. Though BMW stole headlines at Lake Como's Villa d'Este with its Speedtop concept and the latest M2 CS, it's this Italo-German hybrid that quietly turned heads. Bovensiepen, founded by Andreas and Florian Bovensiepen, sons of Alpina's legendary founder, marks its debut with the Zagato, a coachbuilt collaboration with the famed Italian design house bearing its name. With Alpina now under BMW's direct umbrella, Bovensiepen seems poised to carry the torch of boutique craftsmanship and exclusivity. Production numbers and pricing remain under wraps until later this year, but don't expect this exotic convertible to come cheap. With over 250 hours of work poured into each unit, a cabin fit for a Milan fashion house, and performance that rivals purpose-built sports cars, the Zagato will likely command a price well beyond regular BMWs. Deliveries are scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Globe and Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Russ Jones Returns: Topshop Collaboration Marks New Era for London Art Scene
Russ Jones, the enigmatic artist once associated with Miami's high-voltage underground art scene and Palm Beach's Billionaires Row, has quietly resurfaced in London. Not through a gallery. Not via a museum. But through an unexpected collaboration with high-street titan Topshop. His upcoming installation, Pompadour, launched in partnership with Chelsea's most exquisite greengrocer, Andreas of Chelsea Green, seems to be the key to seeing what this artist has planned for the city in the coming years. His recent campaign with Topshop saw the brand emerge similarly from the shadows, supporting them from launch to their first real-life event with Defected Records. This next installation doesn't seem part of Topshop's relaunch strategy. Rather, it's Jones' first public gesture in a city he now seems intent on infiltrating—one collaboration at a time. Pompadour is his first standalone work since 2023 when Jones vanished from public view after a string of impossible-to-access oil paintings and notorious, invitation-only installations flooded the city. Pompadour marks a return not just to art but to a broader cultural practice: one that folds in fashion, food, flowers, and theatre. The Pompadour installation occurs inside and around Andreas, a family-run, high-end greengrocer famed for its immaculate displays and rare produce, often sourced for London's best restaurants. Jones and Andreas' collaboration is less about spectacle and more about texture, fusing their shared obsession with presentation, ritual, and emotional provocation. Topshop, for its part, is not part of this project. Still, it will be interesting to see how the two brands grow together over the coming years, whether London can support the high level of experience Russ Jones was famed for in Miami or whether this is a temporary stage for something larger. What that 'something' is remains undefined. Jones' work has always embraced uncertainty. His installations are less exhibitions than provocations. They invite interpretation, participation, sometimes discomfort, and always memory. The Chelsea intervention is rumored to be the first of many. Jones' editorial platform, has been teasing cryptic fragments and early glimpses of what's to come. There is no announced roadmap—only a feeling that Jones is back in play and that London may not be ready for how he moves. He's continuing his collaborative rhythm—this time not with fashion insiders or luxury houses, but with artisans, producers, and institutions that value excellence over hype. No one is sure where he'll go next. That's part of the allure. After years in exile, Russ Jones laid the foundations for a city known for its closed circles. He's not asking to be let in. He's setting the table. Media Contact Company Name: Russ Jones Studio Contact Person: Russ Jones Email: Send Email Phone: +447540799412 Address: 99 Kings Road City: London, SW3 4PA Country: United Kingdom Website:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will hurricane season start early this year? Recent trends suggest yes
Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, but Mother Nature does not always follow that calendar – and it looks like this year could also defy the timeline. In recent days, some forecasting models have hinted at the possibility of a head start to the 2025 season, showing the potential for storm development—specifically in the western Caribbean where conditions appear more favorable. In seven of the last 10 years, at least one named storm has formed before June 1. For comparison, there were only three years with early named storms from 2005 to 2014. After six years of storms forming early, the National Hurricane Center decided in 2021 to start issuing tropical weather outlooks beginning May 15—two weeks earlier than previously done. Some years have even seen multiple prior to the season's start. There were two ahead-of-schedule named storms in 2012, 2016 and 2020 – and 2020 nearly had three, with Tropical Storm Cristobal forming on June 1. When a hurricane season starts early, it doesn't necessarily mean there will be more storms. But there could be cause for concern this year, as the season's poised to be a busy one, with an above-average 17 named storms predicted, according to hurricane researchers at Colorado State University. Early activity has largely been thanks to unusually warm waters in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf basins during the spring. It's a trend meteorologists and climate scientists have been watching for years. As our climate continues to warm, so do the oceans, which absorb 90% of the world's surplus heat. That can have a ripple effect on tropical systems around the globe. Warm water acts as fuel for hurricanes, providing heat and moisture that rises into the storm, strengthening it. CNN Weather The hotter the water, the more energy available to power the hurricane's growth. And a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which in turn means more fuel for the tropical systems to pull from. Sea surface temperatures are already incredibly warm for this time of year, especially in the Gulf and southern Caribbean. This means any system passing through those regions could take advantage if other atmospheric conditions are favorable and develop into an early named storm. In the Caribbean, water temperatures are among some of the warmest on record for early May, and more in line with temperatures found in late June and July. The green area is where most tropical systems originate on the front end of Atlantic hurricane season. - CNN Weather The Eastern Pacific hurricane season has also seen some preseason activity in recent years, though not as frequent as the Atlantic. Part of the reason is because the Eastern Pacific season begins two weeks earlier, on May 15. In the last 20 years, the Eastern Pacific basin has only had three named tropical systems prior to that date—Andreas in 2021, Adrian in 2017 and Aletta in 2012. Another reason is the relationship between the two basins and storm formation. Generally, when the Atlantic basin is more active, the Pacific is less so due to a number of factors, including El Niño and La Niña. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
