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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Worcester legend Kvesic first signing of rebuild
Worcester Warriors have made club legend Matt Kvesic the first signing of their new era as they prepare for a return to professional rugby in the Championship next season. The 33-year-old played for Warriors for four years between 2009-13 before stints with Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs. He returned to the club in 2020 and made more than 100 appearances before they went into administration. Kvesic, who has four England caps, said he was delighted to be rejoining Warriors for the club's rebuild, calling the decision a "no-brainer". "I'm exceptionally excited to be back at a club which means so much to me, the place that gave me an opportunity as a 16 or 17-year-old," he told the club website. Returning Worcester appoint Everard as head coach Worcester Warriors set for Championship return The Warriors have been granted permission to rejoin the professional ranks in the second tier after new owners took control of the club last year following their suspension in September 2022 over funding issues that led to administration. And now 24 hours after naming Matt Everard as their new head coach in the expanded 14-team Championship next season, the club announced Kvesic as their their first signing. "It was a no-brainer to be part of what [the club] are building and I am here to support them on and off the field. I know there's a huge desire for professional rugby to be back in the city," Kvesic said. "I want to be a part of their journey back to top flight rugby, albeit slightly older and hopefully wiser." Worcester said Kvesic would be the first of "several major player signings" as part of the club's new chapter. Everard said he was "delighted" with the capture of Kvesic. ''Matt is a massive part of Worcester Warriors, and Worcester Warriors is a massive part of Matt. He is someone who knows and cares about the club, the city, and the fans. "But not only that, he is a top-quality player who has been in environments that have won big competitions and big games. He knows what it takes to win," he added. After leaving Worcester in 2022 Kvesic signed for Italian club Zebre and played there for one season, followed by two seasons with Coventry in the Championship. Listen: Sport's Strangest Crimes - Bloodgate Listen to the latest Rugby Union Weekly podcast
ABC News
27-04-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Rain eases but set to return in south-east Queensland for long weekend
As Queenslanders prepare for a third consecutive long weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting increased shower activity and hazardous beach conditions over the break. Heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous lightning in Queensland's south east forced the cancellation of some Senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said most parts of the state could expect a more "settled" start to the week before a return of wet conditions ahead of the Labour Day long weekend. It was a rain-soaked Anzac long weekend in south-east Queensland. ( ABC News: Liz Pickering ) "In south-east Queensland, we may see another round of increased shower activity just due to the fact of another upper feature moving through," Mr Hanniffy said. "Looking further ahead to next weekend, the focus of the rainfall shifts up to the north tropical coast where we could see some moderate rainfall amounts as well." The weather bureau said the inclement weather would also lead to a slight cool change this week. "Across parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, we may see the overnight minimums drop down into single digits," Mr Hannify said. A strong wind warning has already been issued for Gold Coast waters. ( ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale ) Marine warnings for strong winds are in place on Gold Coast waters. In flood-devastated western Queensland, moderate flood warnings for Eyre Creek, Cooper Creek, and the Diamantina River remain. The bureau expected a coastal hazard warning would be issued by the weekend, and warned large waves and hazardous surf were on the cards. "The south-easterly winds are going to be quite blustery," Mr Hanniffy said. " So for our boaties there's likely to be plenty of marine wind warnings and quite windy conditions along the coast. " Surf lifesavers are expecting a busy finish to the patrol season in Queensland. ( ABC News: Harriet Tatham ) Surf lifesavers busy Along Australia's east coast, there have been a number of coastal deaths in recent weeks. New South Wales recorded its Earlier this month, According to Surf Life Saving Australia, there have been 630 unpatrolled beach drowning deaths in the past decade, with more than 130 in Queensland. Lifesavers are asking swimmers to stay between the red-and-yellow flags. ( ABC ) This weekend also coincides with the end of the patrol season for lifeguards and volunteers. Surf Life Saving Queensland regional manager Darren Everard said he expected the third long weekend to be another busy one on Queensland's beaches. "It doesn't matter whether it's been Rainbow Bay or Port Douglas in the north of the state, there's been great visitation and lots of families over the past two long weekends," Mr Everard said. " It's been a busy season and, sadly, we've had a few fatalities. " Volunteers at Broadbeach Surf Lifesaving Club on the Gold Coast. ( ABC Gold Coast: Jess Lamb ) Mr Everard said the message was simple for all beachgoers. "If you are planning on heading to one of our beaches in Queensland, make sure you visit our patrolled areas and swim between the flags," he said. "If we can't see you, we can't save you." ABC Capricornia — local news in your inbox Get our local newsletter, delivered free each Friday Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
The Independent
14-04-2025
- The Independent
British man and teenager drown in incident near Australia's Great Barrier Reef
A 46-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Britain drowned after being swept into rough waters off the Queensland coast in Australia. They were swimming at Round Hill Head in the seaside town of Seventeen Seventy on Sunday when the incident occurred. Emergency services responded at around 2.15pm local time and deployed a rescue helicopter, but both individuals were declared dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the man and the teenager were visiting from the UK. While their names were not released, it was understood the victims were father and son. Authorities did not confirm if their family had been informed. A 37-year-old Australian man from Monto, a town some 150km inland, was also swept into the sea during the incident. He was rescued and airlifted to the Bundaberg Hospital with serious head injuries. The man was later transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The emergency medical service described Sunday's rescue mission as 'difficult'. 'Multiple crews were tasked to the scene,' CapRescue was quoted as saying by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Darren Everard from Surf Life Saving Queensland called the drowning 'an absolute tragedy'. The incident occurred during the local school holiday period, a time when tourist numbers usually swelled in the region, he noted. Mr Everard said authorities were still investigating. 'We're not sure whether the third person jumped into the water trying to perform a rescue,' he said. He also warned of the dangers along the area's coastline, especially near creeks and rocky headlands, during high tides and strong swells. 'It's chaos in the water,' he said, 'and sadly, that's where we have coastal fatalities in Australia.' Seventeen Seventy, nearly 500km north of Brisbane, and the neighbouring town of Agnes Water are known for their scenic beaches and proximity to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The area attracts large numbers of both domestic and foreign tourists around Easter. In spite of their popularity, only one beach in the region, at Agnes Water, is patrolled by lifeguards. Mr Everard urged all visitors to swim only at patrolled beaches and to familiarise themselves with local conditions. 'Seek local knowledge,' he said, 'but you also need to go to where those flags are.' Australian beaches plant red and yellow flags to mark safe swimming zones. Wayne Mellock, a local surf shop owner, said the community was reeling from the tragedy. 'Situations like this are absolutely horrific,' he told ABC News. 'We have a very huge amount of international tourists in our town.' Police confirmed the drownings were being treated as non-suspicious and said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
The Independent
14-04-2025
- The Independent
British man and teenager drown after being swept out to sea in Australia
A 46-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Britain drowned after being swept into rough waters off the Queensland coast in Australia. They were swimming at Round Hill Head in the seaside town of Seventeen Seventy on Sunday when the incident occurred. Emergency services responded at around 2.15pm local time and deployed a rescue helicopter, but both individuals were declared dead at the scene. Police confirmed that the man and the teenager were visiting from the UK. While their names were not released, it was understood the victims were father and son, Metro reported. Authorities did not confirm if their family had been informed. A 37-year-old Australian man from Monto, a town some 150km inland, was also swept into the sea during the incident. He was rescued and airlifted to the Bundaberg Hospital with serious head injuries. The man was later transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The emergency medical service described Sunday's rescue mission as 'difficult'. 'Multiple crews were tasked to the scene,' CapRescue was quoted as saying by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Darren Everard from Surf Life Saving Queensland called the drowning 'an absolute tragedy'. The incident occurred during the local school holiday period, a time when tourist numbers usually swelled in the region, he noted. Mr Everard said authorities were still investigating. 'We're not sure whether the third person jumped into the water trying to perform a rescue,' he said. He also warned of the dangers along the area's coastline, especially near creeks and rocky headlands, during high tides and strong swells. 'It's chaos in the water,' he said, 'and sadly, that's where we have coastal fatalities in Australia.' Seventeen Seventy, nearly 500km north of Brisbane, and the neighbouring town of Agnes Water are known for their scenic beaches and proximity to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The area attracts large numbers of both domestic and foreign tourists around Easter. In spite of their popularity, only one beach in the region, at Agnes Water, is patrolled by lifeguards. Mr Everard urged all visitors to swim only at patrolled beaches and to familiarise themselves with local conditions. 'Seek local knowledge,' he said, 'but you also need to go to where those flags are.' Australian beaches plant red and yellow flags to mark safe swimming zones. Wayne Mellock, a local surf shop owner, said the community was reeling from the tragedy. 'Situations like this are absolutely horrific,' he told ABC News. 'We have a very huge amount of international tourists in our town.' Police confirmed the drownings were being treated as non-suspicious and said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
BBC News
04-04-2025
- BBC News
Sarah Everard inquiry opens survey for police forces on culture
Police officers and staff are being asked for their views on recruitment, vetting, culture and standards as part of an inquiry into the circumstances around the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by off-duty police officer Wayne survey of those in England and Wales forces will form the second part of the Angiolini Inquiry, after its first report revealed Couzens should never have been given a job as a police inquiry is investigating whether there is a risk of issues happening again, such as failures in police vetting and in investigating reports of sexual will also look at police culture and address broader concerns around women's safety in public spaces. Couzens was sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning he will never be released from prison, after Ms Everard's murder in March inquiry found chances to stop Couzens were repeatedly ignored and missed, and its chairwoman Lady Elish Angiolini warned that without a radical overhaul of policing practices and culture, there was "nothing to stop another Couzens operating in plain sight". Lady Elish said: "Over the last three years my inquiry has engaged with many officers and staff. I'm always encouraged by the commitment to serve the public."This survey opens the opportunity for all staff and officers to have their voices heard."If you're a police constable, a staff member or involved at any level in protecting the public on a day to day basis - this survey is for you, please take the chance to participate."The survey will run until 9 May and staff can check their force home page for information on how to take comes as Ms Everard's parents, Jeremy and Susan Everard, began campaigning last month for tougher sentencing for serious violent and sexual criminals as part of a new group called Justice for Victims launched in Parliament.
