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Perth Now
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
History, culture celebrated at 25th Garma festival
What began as a backyard barbecue and a "jam session" now attracts thousands of people to one of Australia's most remote regions each year. It has been 25 years since the annual Garma Festival's humble beginnings, and the Yothu Yindi Foundation, which organises the event in northeast Arnhem Land, is paying homage to those who started it. "This year is a real acknowledgement and a proper nod to the Yunupingu brothers who had some pretty large ideas for the Garma Festival," Youthu Yindi Foundation chief executive Denise Bowden told AAP. "Many of us had some catching up to do when we realised what they had created because now it's a nationally iconic event attracting 3500 people each year to a very remote location." The location is the culturally significant ceremonial grounds of Gulkula, where each year art, song, bunggul (dance) and storytelling are showcased. Garma has become an important policy forum, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indigenous Affairs Minister Malarndirri McCarthy and other politicians slated to speak at the four-day festival. These talks co-exist with discussions of culture, education and other significant issues for First Nations people. Ms Bowden said the 2025 Garma theme "rom ga waŋa wataŋu", or "the law of the land, standing firm", reflected the Yolngu fight for empowerment and land rights. The most recent example of this fight was in March, when the High Court upheld a Federal Court decision that found the Gumatj clan's Country in northeast Arnhem Land was not acquired "on just terms" before being leased to the Swiss-Australian mining consortium Nabalco in 1968. The late Gumatj leader Dr Yunupingu brought the case in 2019, alongside an application for native title on behalf of his clan. "A lot of cultural elements and deeply ingrained beliefs of culture still exist here," Ms Bowden said. "You hear it in the language, you hear it in the songs, you hear it in the dance and the law of the land." Garma Festival runs until Monday.
Hamilton Spectator
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada Goose posts wider loss despite new clothing lines resonating with consumers
TORONTO - Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says its new lines of spring and summer clothing appear to be resonating with consumers, though the company posted a wider net loss in its latest quarter. Chief executive Dani Reiss said apparel such as T-shirts and polos have been some of the company's best sellers in recent months, helping the company change its perception that it's a winter-only brand. 'The spring summer campaign brought a fresh energy to the brand, playful and relevant with a clear message: We do summer too,' Reiss told analysts on a conference call Thursday. Rising temperatures and milder winters have pushed some retailers, including Canada Goose, to rethink their product mix. As a result, the company has been expanding its offerings to include lightweight puffers, sweaters, wind and rain wear, shoes and even eyewear in recent years. Despite the optimism from executives over its new product lines, the luxury parka maker reported a wider net loss of $125.5 million during its fiscal first-quarter, compared with a loss of $74 million during the same quarter last year. The loss was driven partly by higher spending on marketing campaigns and expanding its retail footprint. On an adjusted basis, the Toronto-based company said it lost $1.29 per diluted share in the quarter, compared with an adjusted loss of 80 cents per diluted share last year. While its bottom line took a hit, sales were higher. Revenue for the quarter totalled $107.8 million, up from $88.1 million a year ago. Direct-to-consumer revenue totalled $78.1 million, up 22.8 per cent from a year ago, while wholesale revenue rose 11.9 per cent to $17.9 million. Chief financial officer Neil Bowden said expanding the company's offerings over the last 12-15 months has borne fruit. 'Things are working here,' he told analysts. 'That's why we've got confidence around the sustainability of it in spite of what is still a pretty choppy, tough consumer market.' Consumer confidence has been hampered this year amid ongoing tariff threats from the U.S. and an economic slowdown, leading many shoppers to rein in their spending. Bowden said 75 per cent of the company's products are made in Canada and nearly all comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, making them exempt from U.S. tariffs. But it is paying a 'modestly higher tariff' on its European products. 'We continue to monitor the ongoing developments as it relates to potential new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods as well as potential second-order impacts on the consumer,' Bowden said. Canada Goose shares were trading nearly nine per cent lower at $16.17 on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of midday Thursday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025. Companies in this story: (TSX: GOOS)
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
MLB rumors: Insider suggests Blue Jays-Padres blockbuster trade
The post MLB rumors: Insider suggests Blue Jays-Padres blockbuster trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and World Series contenders are looking to add. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres are among those teams, but could link up with each other. The Athletic's Jom Bowden reported on Tuesday that a trade deadline move sending a pitcher from the Padres to the Blue Jays could make sense. 'The first-place Blue Jays are 'all-in' at this year's trade deadline,' Bowden reported. 'They know they have to make two or three good trades if they're going to win the AL East. They are focused on adding a starting pitcher and a reliever. They've been connected with the Pirates on Mitch Keller, Dennis Santana, and David Bednar, as well as the Diamondbacks' with Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. They also could swing big and try to land either Michael King or Dylan Cease from the Padres in a contender-to-contender type of swap.' The other teams connected to the Blue Jays by Bowden are likely to sell at the MLB trade deadline. They could get multiple pitchers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are way out of contention. And even a recent hot streak did not put the Arizona Diamondbacks back in the picture. But the Padres are pushing for a World Series. Both Cease and King will be free agents at the end of the season. The Padres should ask for someone with control back for either of their pitchers if a trade happens. Daulton Varsho is an outfielder under contract for 2026 who could help San Diego fix their left field problem. He could also play the infield if there are any injuries. A Varsho for Cease swap would heavily favor the Padres, so maybe a prospect or two headed back the other way would get the deal done. Would you do this trade if you were the Blue Jays? Related: Rob Manfred pushes for MLB Draft shakeup Related: Rob Manfred breaks down why MLB owners aren't to blame for bad teams
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Astros GM Dana Brown 'would love' to land No. 3 starter at trade deadline
The Houston Astros are going to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, and it's only a question of what kind og players they target. With needs at second base, outfield, third base, and in the rotation, there are plenty of avenues for general manager Dana Brown to take. But Brown has one area of the roster that he wants to address at the trade deadline, even if it's not the highest priority need. According to former GM Jim Bowden, during an appearance on Foul Territory, Brown "would love" to add another starting pitcher. "He wants a game three starter for the playoffs," Bowden said. "They feel great about Valdez and Hunter Brown pitching games one and two... he would love to get that game three starter." The Astros have one of the better one-two punches atop their starting rotation. Valdez has a 2.62 ERA and an 11-4 record with 141 strikeouts in 21 starts this season, while Brown has a 2.54 ERA and a 9-5 record with 149 strikeouts over his 21 starts. But, aside from those two, the Astros' rotation has a lot of question marks, thanks in large part to a ridiculous amount of pitchers on the injured list. MORE: Astros DFA fan favorite slugger, according to wife's announcement Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, Lance McCullers Jr., Luis Garcia, Brandon Walter, and J.P. France all could return at some point this season, while Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco are done for the year. Any of those starters could be the team's number three starter for a postseason series. But Brown is looking to the trade market to land such a starting pitcher instead of relying on the uncertain returns of their injured starting pitchers. Merrill Kelly of the Arizona Diamondbacks is one name to monitor, as he'd be a more affordable option than some of the controllable pitchers on the market. While Bowden reports that the Astros "would love" to add another starting pitcher, those options are expensive and limited. But, if the right deal presents itself, the Astros could pounce and add a new starting pitcher at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. MORE MLB NEWS: Guardians announce Emmanuel Clase's replacement amid closer placed on leave Tigers trade for Twins' 4.95 ERA starter for minor leaguer Guardians' Shane Bieber drawing interest ahead of trade deadline Guardians' Steven Kwan 'desired' by Phillies at trade deadline Cardinals get horrible news on top-ten pitching prospect Padres named among most desperate teams at MLB trade deadline
South Wales Argus
24-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Newport man hit girlfriend ‘after she mistreated pet spider'
Gwynfor Bowden, 44, also strangled the woman when he put her in a headlock after they fell out while celebrating New Year's Eve together at her Newport home. The couple, who had been in a relationship for four years, were both 'heavily intoxicated' at the time. Bowden attacked her because he 'wanted to teach her a lesson', Cardiff Crown Court was told. Ross McQuillan-Johnson, prosecuting, said: 'An argument broke out with the defendant claiming his partner was mistreating his pet spider. MORE NEWS: Money-laundering family caught red-handed with £14,000 in criminal cash 'It escalated to the point of physical violence after he asked her, 'How would you like it if I treated you like that?' 'The defendant struck her across the top of her head with a bottle of prosecco.' Blood poured from the cut he caused her. 'To his credit, realising what he had done, he contacted the ambulance service,' Mr McQuillan-Johnson added. Bowden admitted the assaults after he was arrested by the police and he was granted conditional bail. Whilst on that bail, which prevented him from contacting her, he went to her house on Saturday, May 10 where they started drinking and listening to music. Another argument broke out and the defendant smashed her phone as she was calling the police. He then got into his car and drove off before he was stopped by officers on Ogmore Crescent in the Bettws area of Newport. Bowden refused to be breathalysed at the scene but later gave a sample at the police station. The defendant's reading was 60 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath with the legal limit being 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Bowden, of Power Street, Newport pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), criminal damage and drink driving. He has one previous conviction for ABH from 2012 which was also committed in a domestic violence background. His barrister Paul Hewitt said his client was a former soldier who had suffered from psychotic depression following tours in Iraq in 2007 and Afghanistan in 2009. 'There is remorse here,' Bowden's lawyer added. The defendant had spent more than two months in prison after he was remanded in custody by magistrates following the May matters. The judge, Recorder Simon Stephenson, told him that his offending was aggravated by three factors. They were that it occurred in a "domestic abuse context", that he had been drinking and by his previous conviction for a similar offence. Bowden was jailed for 16 months and two weeks with the sentence suspended for 12 months. He will have to attend an accredited programme, complete a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and he was made the subject of a 90-day alcohol abstinence and monitoring requirement. The defendant will have to pay a victim surcharge.
