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The Age
3 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Queensland ‘needs an extra 350 mental health beds'
Latest posts Latest posts 7.13am Queensland hospital system needs an extra 350 mental health beds: psychiatrists By The imminent closure of Toowong Private Hospital will leave Queensland with a shortfall of 350 mental health beds, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Loading Administrators called in to examine the family-owned hospital have decided to shut it down, and are now working with psychiatrists to ensure continuity of care for existing and prospective patients. Professor Brett Emmerson, chair of the college's Queensland branch, said there were not enough psychiatrists to run private hospitals, partly because the financial incentives were low and support was lacking. He said the federal government needed to increase Medicare rebates and ensure private health funds paid more, while also increasing training places for psychiatry. The state government also needed to invest in new beds, particularly when the existing beds are old and in such high demand. 'A viable private sector is essential in Queensland because we've got an already overstretched mental health system,' Emmerson said. He said the loss of 50 beds at Toowong would further reduce inpatient treatment options for private patients and increase pressure on the public system. 7.05am Cool and cloudy to close the week Another cool day is on the cards for Brisbane today, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 23 degrees on a cloudy Thursday. And the forecast is for an even cooler Friday. Here's the seven-day outlook: 7.02am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Liberal leader Sussan Ley has broken from the Dutton era with a reshuffle that rejects Trump-like cuts, goes softer on immigration, and proactively reaches out to women in the cities. A Christian pastor who founded a drug rehab centre that once treated former game show host Andrew O'Keefe has been charged with faking reports about patients' drug use. Police dug into Erin Patterson's bank records, shopping history and phone records as part of their investigation into a lunch that killed three of her guests, a court has heard. Real estate listings companies such as the Murdoch-controlled REA Group are making off like bandits with claims that advertising rates are rising by 10 per cent or more a year. And the ACCC has started sniffing around. 6.35am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Thursday, May 29. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: There was an eerie sense of deja vu in the way the Maroons were blown off the park at Suncorp Stadium in the opening 40 minutes of the first State of Origin match last night, and it is a matter coach Billy Slater urgently needs to address. Here's how the players rated. The federal government is yet to recommit to its $3.44 billion contribution to Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure after an inner-city arena was removed from the Games plan. And on his second visit to Brisbane, the international Paralympics chief says he has no intention of combining the Paralympics with the Olympics in 2032. More than 80 days after the Story Bridge's footpaths were closed, the saga has taken a dramatic turn, with police taking protesters to court over plans to close traffic lanes for a peak-hour march. When reporter Courtney Kruk recently found herself questioning a 4.8-star rating, she wondered whether we're all becoming too hooked on online reviews.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Queensland ‘needs an extra 350 mental health beds'
Latest posts Latest posts 7.13am Queensland hospital system needs an extra 350 mental health beds: psychiatrists By The imminent closure of Toowong Private Hospital will leave Queensland with a shortfall of 350 mental health beds, according to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Loading Administrators called in to examine the family-owned hospital have decided to shut it down, and are now working with psychiatrists to ensure continuity of care for existing and prospective patients. Professor Brett Emmerson, chair of the college's Queensland branch, said there were not enough psychiatrists to run private hospitals, partly because the financial incentives were low and support was lacking. He said the federal government needed to increase Medicare rebates and ensure private health funds paid more, while also increasing training places for psychiatry. The state government also needed to invest in new beds, particularly when the existing beds are old and in such high demand. 'A viable private sector is essential in Queensland because we've got an already overstretched mental health system,' Emmerson said. He said the loss of 50 beds at Toowong would further reduce inpatient treatment options for private patients and increase pressure on the public system. 7.05am Cool and cloudy to close the week Another cool day is on the cards for Brisbane today, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a top of 23 degrees on a cloudy Thursday. And the forecast is for an even cooler Friday. Here's the seven-day outlook: 7.02am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Liberal leader Sussan Ley has broken from the Dutton era with a reshuffle that rejects Trump-like cuts, goes softer on immigration, and proactively reaches out to women in the cities. A Christian pastor who founded a drug rehab centre that once treated former game show host Andrew O'Keefe has been charged with faking reports about patients' drug use. Police dug into Erin Patterson's bank records, shopping history and phone records as part of their investigation into a lunch that killed three of her guests, a court has heard. Real estate listings companies such as the Murdoch-controlled REA Group are making off like bandits with claims that advertising rates are rising by 10 per cent or more a year. And the ACCC has started sniffing around. 6.35am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Thursday, May 29. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 23 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: There was an eerie sense of deja vu in the way the Maroons were blown off the park at Suncorp Stadium in the opening 40 minutes of the first State of Origin match last night, and it is a matter coach Billy Slater urgently needs to address. Here's how the players rated. The federal government is yet to recommit to its $3.44 billion contribution to Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure after an inner-city arena was removed from the Games plan. And on his second visit to Brisbane, the international Paralympics chief says he has no intention of combining the Paralympics with the Olympics in 2032. More than 80 days after the Story Bridge's footpaths were closed, the saga has taken a dramatic turn, with police taking protesters to court over plans to close traffic lanes for a peak-hour march. When reporter Courtney Kruk recently found herself questioning a 4.8-star rating, she wondered whether we're all becoming too hooked on online reviews.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Community mourns passing of 'Mr Northampton parkrun'
A county's running community has mourned the passing of a nonagenarian referred to as "Mr Northampton parkrun". Bob Emmerson, 92, who died on Tuesday, had completed 537 parkruns - primarily at the event hosted at Northampton's racecourse - and had volunteered at a further 53 events. Matt Bushell, co-event director at Northampton parkrun, said Mr Emmerson was "a huge part of the event" and recently attended the 600th race at the site on 17 May. He said: "People turned up [to Northampton parkrun] because they wanted to see and speak to Bob. He really inspired and encouraged parkrunners, especially those taking part for the first time". Mr Emmerson, from Walgrave, Northamptonshire, started taking part in 2012, when he was 79. The runner - who kept active despite having both of his hips resurfaced - completed 528 editions of the Northampton event, but had also ran at others in Northamptonshire at Brixworth Country Park, Daventry and Kettering, plus ones in Darlington, County Durham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, and Bushy Park in London, where the first parkrun took place. In a post on Facebook, Northampton parkrun said Mr Emmerson "quite simply was Mr Northampton parkrun". The event also confirmed its intention to "pay our respects" to Mr Emmerson, who passed away in his sleep, at future editions of the Northampton parkrun. Mr Emmerson was rarely seen at parkrun with anything other than a distinctive green Silverstone 10k 30th anniversary T-shirt. In a post of their own reflecting the "truly sad news", the Silverstone Grand Prix 10k race said: "He appears in the top 10 times in five age categories M65 (three times), M75, M80, M85, and incredibly, last year he achieved his goal by completing the race and setting a M90 age record." Mr Emmerson previously told the BBC he was a "proper, serious, ultra-runner" in his younger days, completing ultradistance and 24-hour races, and his fastest time for a marathon was two hours, 40 minutes and 25 seconds. He said he enjoyed parkrun as it was a "friendly get-together". "I must have made hundreds of new friends since I've done the parkrun," he added. The mass participation 5km run celebrated its 20th anniversary last year after it was started by 13 participants in London. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Runner, 91, stopped counting after 500th parkrun Parkrun: The local jog that became a worldwide hit Man, 90, completes 500th parkrun 'Why I've taken part in almost 300 Parkruns' Northampton parkrun
Morocco World
01-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Emmerson Plc Claims Expropriation in Arbitration Case Against Morocco Over Potash Project
Rabat – British mining company Emmerson Plc filed a formal request for arbitration on Thursday, May 1, before the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), claiming Morocco expropriated its potash project in Khemisset. Potash refers to various mined and manufactured salts that contain potassium. The firm values the halted project at $2.2 billion and seeks full reimbursement, accusing Moroccan authorities of breaching a bilateral investment agreement with the United Kingdom. The legal step follows months of public tension between the company and Moroccan institutions, particularly after the Regional Unified Investment Commission (CRUI) raised environmental concerns. The commission issued an unfavorable opinion on the project's environmental impact, noting its high water consumption, a key factor in a country facing increasing pressure on natural resources. Despite this, Emmerson insists the decision amounts to an unlawful seizure of its investment. The firm said it had explored domestic remedies, but its appeal to the regional governor was dismissed as inadmissible. In preparation for the arbitration, Emmerson secured $11.2 million in funding earlier this year. The firm explained that the funds would cover arbitration-related costs and a significant portion of its administrative expenses. A December fundraising round also brought in £850,000, intended to support legal proceedings and compensate key witnesses in the case. The London-based firm is working with Boies Schiller Flexner (BSF), a law firm known for representing clients in high-profile international disputes. The tribunal has yet to be fully formed, but the proceedings are expected to extend over two years. Emmerson also pointed to support from a group of investors who previously backed GreenX in a case against Poland. The firm described these investors as experienced in arbitration and confident in the strength of Emmerson's legal position. So far, Moroccan authorities have not commented publicly on Emmerson's allegations or the ICSID filing. Tags: Emmerson MoroccoEmmerson plcEmmerson potash
Ya Biladi
01-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Emmerson seeks $2.2 billion in arbitration against Morocco over potash project
Emmerson Plc, a Moroccan-focused potash development company, has filed a Request for Arbitration (RFA) seeking $2.2 billion in compensation from the Kingdom of Morocco, claiming «expropriation» of its Khemisset Potash Project. The British company submitted the case to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), an arm of the World Bank, citing breaches by the Moroccan government and its agents of the UK-Morocco bilateral investment treaty (BIT) signed in 1990 and in force since 2002. «The completion and lodgement of the RFA with ICSID is a significant step and marks the formal commencement of the litigation process», said Emmerson Managing Director Graham Clarke in a May 1st press release announcing the step. The RFA sets out the general background and outlines Emmerson's claim, which is based on what it says is Morocco's unlawful expropriation of the $2.2 billion-valued project. Legal counsel Boies Schiller Flexner (BSF) is now working on forming the arbitral tribunal and preparing a formal Memorial submission, which will include a substantiated damages figure, reads the same statement. All legal costs and a significant portion of the company's general and administrative expenses are being covered through an $11.2 million litigation funding facility confirmed in January 2025. The arbitration process, including the constitution of the tribunal, filing of submissions, and the evidentiary hearing, is expected to take around two years. It is worth noting that in December 2024, Emmerson announced its intention to file a case with ICSID after Morocco's Regional Unified Investment Commission (CRUI) rejected the project's environmental impact assessment, citing concerns over excessive water consumption. The Moroccan authorities did not respond to Emmerson's initial notice of dispute, prompting the company to pursue legal action, it said at the time.
