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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Dunn deal: Trainer eyes Kempsey treble to finish season with flourish
One of NSW's top country stables is eying off a potential treble at Monday's Kempsey meeting that could kick-start a big finish to the current season. Ahead of Friday's new season feature Coffs Harbour Cup meeting, where he will likely have a big team on show, Matthew Dunn has pinpointed some very winnable races at Kempsey – especially late on the program. But he will look to strike earlier in a maiden plate over 1250m with an emerging filly by Cox Plate runner-up Castelvecchio. Torque Ti Amo caught the eye when hitting the line hard to beat all bar the winner first-up at Grafton in only her second start, more than nine months after making a solid debut. A lengthy break broken by two pairs of trials has the filly primed to make a big statement, despite drawing the outside barrier. Then one of Dunn's better chances all day arrives in a benchmark 58 handicap over 1000m. Progressive and sparingly-raced four-year-old Written Fame is well-placed to capture a fourth career win second-up, having finished close-up in a tougher class 3 at Grafton three weeks ago. And in the penultimate race – a class 1 handicap over 1250m – ultra-honest four-year-old Champonnet will be out to grab a second win from four starts this preparation since switching to the Dunn camp on the Far North Coast from Annabel Neasham's Qld training base earlier this year. It's the start of a big week of country racing, with Dunn confident he can also snatch the $150,000 Coffs Cup on Friday – a Big Dance Qualifier – with progressive five-year-old Cranky Harry.
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Dunn deal: Trainer eyes Kempsey treble to finish season with flourish
One of NSW's top country stables is eying off a potential treble at Monday's Kempsey meeting that could kick-start a big finish to the current season. Ahead of Friday's new season feature Coffs Harbour Cup meeting, where he will likely have a big team on show, Matthew Dunn has pinpointed some very winnable races at Kempsey – especially late on the program. But he will look to strike earlier in a maiden plate over 1250m with an emerging filly by Cox Plate runner-up Castelvecchio. Torque Ti Amo caught the eye when hitting the line hard to beat all bar the winner first-up at Grafton in only her second start, more than nine months after making a solid debut. A lengthy break broken by two pairs of trials has the filly primed to make a big statement, despite drawing the outside barrier. Then one of Dunn's better chances all day arrives in a benchmark 58 handicap over 1000m. Progressive and sparingly-raced four-year-old Written Fame is well-placed to capture a fourth career win second-up, having finished close-up in a tougher class 3 at Grafton three weeks ago. And in the penultimate race – a class 1 handicap over 1250m – ultra-honest four-year-old Champonnet will be out to grab a second win from four starts this preparation since switching to the Dunn camp on the Far North Coast from Annabel Neasham's Qld training base earlier this year. It's the start of a big week of country racing, with Dunn confident he can also snatch the $150,000 Coffs Cup on Friday – a Big Dance Qualifier – with progressive five-year-old Cranky Harry.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Vacaville neighbors push back on proposed battery plant as energy company works to win favor
An open house meeting was held on Wednesday night in Vacaville for NextEra Energy to tell the community more about its proposed battery energy storage system facility in Solano County. Developers on the Corby Project website call it an innovative project that features batteries with a capacity of up to 300 megawatts. The proposed location is on 40 acres of land owned by the company near the intersection of Kilkenny Road and Byrnes Road in Solano County. NextEra says in its project description online: "It will provide California with additional flexibility in managing the energy grid, helping keep the lights on even during the hottest months of the year, when demand for electricity is at its peak. It will also help balance the diverse renewable energy resources on the grid minute by minute, filling in the gaps even when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining. The Corby Project is more than batteries — it represents a significant capital investment in California. It will create good-paying jobs and millions in additional revenue for the local community." Stephen Anh, the project developer, told CBS13 at Wednesday's meeting that the project is expected to have minimal environmental impact and should bring in around 200 new jobs. "The project is also expected to generate over $70 million in property tax revenue to support local initiatives," said Anh. Some neighbors are sounding the alarm on the project, saying the public safety risks outweigh the benefits, and organizing a campaign against it. "They do have an inherent risk that they can catch fire in a process called thermal runaway. During that fire, they could burn for multiple days and cause residents to evacuate and emit toxic fumes into the air," said Sarah Dunn, a Vacaville resident volunteering on the county's Technical Working Group researching battery energy storage systems. "Also, particulate matter that could be toxic and potentially contaminate the area surrounding them. So it's really important that they're sited in appropriate locations so they don't pose a hazard to the people that live around them." For example, in February, a battery storage facility near Monterey caught fire and prompted evacuations due to the unknown hazards in the smoke. Dunn says Solano County is working to adopt a new ordinance and better safety regulations for these types of battery storage facilities. Right now, there is a countywide moratorium against them. "The purpose of that is to research and adopt regulations that would allow for safe siting of these facilities within our county. We want to identify purposeful and thoughtful locations for them. We don't want to have them in places that could pose a hazard," said Dunn. Neighbor Michael Geller says he lives less than 1,000 feet from where developers want to break ground on the new facility. The criticism is that the proposed site is too close to existing homes, I-80 and a hospital. "Solano County has a moratorium on these facilities. They've chosen to go directly to the state energy commission for approval rather than the typical land use process," said Geller. NextEra Energy took the Corby Project to the California Energy Commission to approve their application, saying that it would overrule the county moratorium in light of Assembly Bill 205. Neighbors, unhappy with the company bypassing the local ordinances, showed up at the open house meeting in protest of the project. "It's always good to have the support of your neighbors. But it's gonna take much more than that for us to stop this," said Geller. Anh recognized there was a mixed reaction at the meeting, but said the company wants community input and hoped to educate neighbors about the project. "These battery storage systems are very safe. We work with reputable vendors that go through very rigorous industry testing and certification," said Anh. "It's the same battery chemistry used in your iPhone." Anh says the facility would also bring grid reliability for the county and attract new business. "I am glad we are doing this. We just wanted to get public feedback, incorporate that into our design," said Anh. The next step is for the California Energy Commission to approve the project. After, a state public hearing would be held where neighbors are already planning to voice their concerns. For Dunn, the decision should be at the local level. "It's very disheartening and discouraging and extremely frustrating that the county is doing a phenomenal job researching this and trying to put in best practices in place, and then we have a company that's trying to back door and work around it and put their project where it makes sense for them, but not necessarily makes sense for our county," said Dunn. A decision by the CEC is expected in the next few months. NextEra Energy is hoping to start construction next summer and be online by 2027.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BerryDunn Announces the National Healthcare at Home 2025 Best Practices Study
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the National Healthcare at Home 2025 Best Practices Study. The study is conducted in partnership with the National Alliance for Care at Home, LeadingAge, and the Council of State Home Care and Hospice Associations. First conducted in 2022, this important national research effort returns in 2025 to assess how home-based care providers are responding to the changing healthcare landscape. This year's study will focus on critical issues facing the industry today, including: Healthcare and payment reform Medicare payment cuts The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in clinical and operational workflows Medicare Advantage saturation rates and their impact on agency operations Increasing regulatory scrutiny 'We are thrilled to bring this national study back to the industry in 2025,' said study co-chair Lindsay Doak, Director of Healthcare Research and Education at BerryDunn. 'Home-based care remains a vital part of the healthcare system, and it's essential that we continue to identify and share best practices that support agency success and improve patient care outcomes.' The 2025 study will follow a three-phased approach. The first phase, currently underway, invites providers to suggest topics and priorities to guide the study design. Phase two will entail a comprehensive survey of nearly 1,000 agency leaders, followed by the phase three distribution of the resulting data and analysis. Providers interested in registering for the study and providing input on the study's themes can complete this form. Working with a National Steering Committee of industry leaders, the 2025 study will address the topics that matter most to agencies today. Doak added, 'This study is designed to unite providers and industry leaders in a collective effort to strengthen home-based care. By learning from each other, we can drive real change that improves care delivery and patient outcomes nationwide.' BerryDunn, a firm with broad expertise in healthcare research, education, and training, recognizes the significant scope of this national effort and is inviting some of the industry's most innovative vendors and partners to join in supporting the study. Their collaboration will help expand the study's reach, deepen its impact, and deliver meaningful insights to the healthcare-at-home community. About BerryDunn BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm's tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at
Sydney Morning Herald
22-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Ex-Docker accused of further domestic violence by MAFS star
Ex-Docker Ryan Crowley has been accused of further domestic violence against his former partner, Married at First Sight star Lauren Dunn, who claims she is being trolled online for speaking out about the alleged abuse. Crowley, 41, was arrested at a Perth police station on Monday and appeared in Perth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, dressed in a dark grey suit jacket and checkered green shirt. He has been charged with six historical offences dating back to 2019 and 2020 in West Leederville and Cottesloe, including two counts of unlawful assault, two counts of deprivation of liberty, threats to kill and with intent to harm and doing an act that caused bodily harm. The charges relate to his alleged abuse of Dunn, except for one which was against a separate woman. He is also facing nine other domestic violence allegations from a 2025 incident also allegedly involving Dunn, which he is on bail for. Loading The former tagger was granted bail for the most recent charges, despite the police prosecutor requesting he remains in custody. The prosecution alleged Dunn had been trolled and called a 'psycho' by some on social media, and had recently been contacted by a person who claimed they had seen videos that had allegedly shown her in compromising situations. They emphasised they had not tested the validity of the allegation.
