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West Australian
15 hours ago
- Business
- West Australian
Two promising WA ag students announced as 2025 AgriFutures Australia scholarship recipients
Two promising WA agriculture students have been announced as part of AgriFutures Australia latest scholarship round. Capel's Chris Partridge and Gidgegannup's Jasmin Hanlon were among the 21 recipients of the 2025 AgriFutures Australia's Horizon Scholarship, designed to support Australia's most promising university students. Each scholar receives a $10,000 bursary over two years to support their studies and living expenses, along with access to a unique program of professional development, industry networking and work placements with an industry sponsor. The 2025 cohort will get together in July for a five-day workshop in Canberra, held in conjunction with the AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit. Mr Partridge grew up working on his family's grapevine nursery. 'I am very incredibly thankful to be provided with this opportunity and to have Hort Innovation as my sponsor, especially as I have seen the difference that they make in the industry,' he said. 'I am excited to build new skills, make industry connections and network with students from all over Australia. 'The opportunities provided by this programme will be life changing for me.' Mr Patridge said he didn't realise that agriculture was his passion until he completed work experience at school with an agricultural research company in York, despite his agricultural upbringing. He is currently in his second year studying agricultural science at The University of Adelaide. Prior to this, Mr Partridge embarked on a gap year to gain experience outside of horticulture, working on an irrigated cropping and cotton farm in Wee Waa, New South Wales. He also worked as a field technician for an agricultural research company conducting trials in both broadacre and horticultural environments. 'When I have completed my degree, I would love to work in the horticulture industry as an agronomist, assisting growers in improving the production potential of their farm or as a researcher contributing to the future of horticulture in Australia,' he said. Ms Hanlon said she was looking forward to what the next two years of the scholarship would bring. 'I am extremely grateful to AgriFutures and Grains Research and Development Corporation for providing me this amazing opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals, gain valuable knowledge and hands on experience through placements,' she said. Ms Hanlon grew up on a small hobby farm but it wasn't until she attended the Western Australian College of Agriculture Cunderdin that her passion for the industry 'flourished'. After completing year 12, Ms Hanlon began a bachelor of agricultural science, majoring in crop and casture and animal science at Murdoch University. 'I am particularly interested in integrated crop management and the relationship between cropping and livestock sectors in building a sustainable production system,' she said. 'In the future, I hope to be working as an agronomist where I can encourage and assist WA producers to adopt sustainable practises to optimise their grain and pasture production.' Since its inception in 2010, the program has more than 240 students, strengthening the future of regional and rural Australia and driving innovation and change across the sector.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Think life insurance is something for your 40s? Your future self might want a word
Lower premiums are one of the benefits of getting a life insurance policy and income protection when you are young and less of a risk. When you are in your twenties, with life stretching out ahead of you, life insurance is not high on your list of priorities. However, you future self might want to say something about that. When it comes to protecting your income should you become disabled or pass away, many young people in their twenties and thirties think it is something to worry about 'later', after you bought a home, climbed the career ladder, or started a family. However, Sean Hanlon, executive director at brightRock, says this mindset can end up costing more than you realise. 'Have you ever thought about how many pay cheques stand between you and your retirement? 'The younger you are, the more income you still have to earn and that is actually your greatest financial asset: your ability to earn a salary is what makes everything else in your life possible, from rent, groceries and savings to future investments. ALSO READ: Why young professionals need life insurance now Taking out life insurance in your twenties makes good financial sense 'That is why protecting it early with income protection cover makes good financial sense. And yet, many young professionals fall into the trap of putting it off. Why? Because of a little thing called present bias.' Hanlon says present bias explains why it is easy to ignore long-term planning like life insurance or income protection when you are young and healthy. 'The idea of a life event that could stop your income, like a serious illness or even death, feels remote. Instead, we focus on what is right in front of us: student loans, social life, helping out at home, or upgrading our tech.' But ignoring the risk does not make it go away, he warns. According to a BusinessTech poll, more than one in three (35%) middle-class South Africans are not saving for their financial future. This means people are unprepared for any unexpected loss of income that could derail their financial progress overnight. Most of us insure our homes, cars, businesses and possessions but neglect to protect our income, despite it being the thing that pays for all those other things. But if something happens to you that interrupts that income stream, your entire financial ecosystem could be under threat, Halon says. ALSO READ: It pays to be honest with your life insurer What if something happens to you tomorrow and you have no life insurance? 'Think about it: over your working life, you will earn hundreds of pay cheques. They are the building blocks of your lifestyle and future plans. But what if something happened to you tomorrow that stopped those pay cheques from coming in, like an illness or disability? 'Protecting your income is not just for people in their 40s with mortgages. It is something every working young adult should consider. Taking out income protection early means you are covered when you have the most pay cheques left to earn, and you will likely lock in lower premiums while you are still young and healthy. 'Over time, as your income grows, your cover can grow with you, ensuring that your lifestyle remains secure, even if your ability to earn is compromised by an illness or injury.' Hanlon says the same way compounding works for saving money, early planning works for life insurance and income protection. Starting late means paying more for less, as your risk profile will have changed, and cover is more expensive when your risk of claiming is higher. ALSO READ: Why trust is so important when it comes to life insurance How to break the present bias cycle You can break the present bias cycle by:
Edinburgh Reporter
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
And then up steps Paul Hanlon – a Hibee through and through
Hibs legend Paul Hanlon has been awarded the Club's Special Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution, commitment and dedicated years of service to Hibernian FC. Hanlon received the award at the official End of Season Awards night earlier this month, following in the footsteps of his current teammate Lewis Stevenson and fellow Club legends Joelle Murray and Pat Stanton. Speaking on the night, Hanlon admitted how proud he was to follow in the footsteps of such iconic players. Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs 'It is an amazing moment. To see some of the names that have won the award before is really special, so to be named in that group with that calibre of player and person is incredible. I am delighted to receive the award. 'I was over the moon when I got the invitation to come along and it is great to catch up with everyone at the Club as well. 'I was emotional watching back some of the tributes from past managers and former players too. Mixu (Paatelainen) was up on the screen – he gave me my debut all those years ago, so I will always be grateful for that. 'There were a lot of special teammates and friends who I met along the way. I keep in touch with these guys all now, so it was very nice to hear from them – even though it makes you feel a wee bit emotional and uncomfortable at the same time!' Like this: Like Related
Rhyl Journal
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Hanlon hails ‘amazing' Blackmore as rider bows out
When Stowaway Peal won at Thurles in February that year, few could have predicted Blackmore would go on to count the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Grand National among her big-race wins, although Hanlon never doubted her courage in the saddle. 'From the first day she started with me she was an amazing girl. She was point-to-pointing at the time and what frightened me about her was she was so brave and I was afraid she'd get hurt,' said Hanlon. 'I remember asking her to go professional, she didn't want to and her parents didn't want to, but I said if it didn't work out she could go back (to being amateur). 'The big thing she wanted to win was the point-to-point ladies' championship and I annoyed her because I took her out of that! That was her big aim though, no such thing as the Gold Cup or Grand National, just that title. 'I'm delighted she went out on her own terms, she rang me just before she released it and it brought tears to my eyes, she has been so much part of our family over the years, my mother and father adored her. 'She's an amazing woman. I was so lucky she came to me and I was able to provide her with her first winner. 'She was so brave when she first started, she was like a spring when she fell, she used to bounce back up. I remember I got phone calls from people asking what I was thinking in asking her to turn pro but it's some story. 'She won't leave racing because she loves horses, like us all. 'The last big winner she had for me was Hewick in the Bet365 Gold Cup (2023) which was nice. 'I'll never forget when my lad Paddy had first started here and he was on the gallop on a white pony and Rachael was leading. We have a nice picture of it, it's days like that you'll never forget.' Patrick Mullins lived with Blackmore and her partner Brian Hayes for 10 years and said it was a 'privilege' to see her career develop as it did. 'I had a front row seat for the whole journey and it's been extraordinary and a privilege to watch,' he said. 'She did it all, I don't think anyone has done it better. Her race record stands up with any of the best jockeys. She rode as many Cheltenham Festival winners as Richard Dunwoody, which is incredible. 'If you look back at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival when she had the six winners and was leading rider, I think she won a bumper, a hurdle, a chase from two miles to three miles. I think that week she showed she had the full array of talent and those four days were extraordinary – I don't think anyone has ridden Cheltenham better than she did that week. 'Even this year, to come back from the injury and Henry's horses were running poorly when she came back, but she got to Cheltenham and put in two peaches of a ride aboard Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement. 'She was a woman for the big stage, but made her name on the small stage. To get to where she was from where she came from was extraordinary and it won't be the same without her.' One of Blackmore's biggest victories came aboard A Plus Tard in the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of six Festival winners for the rider in the colours of Cheveley Park Stud. Cheveley Park director Richard Thompson said: 'You can't really put into words what Rachael achieved. 'The Gold Cup win, what a day. She obviously rode A Plus Tard the year before when he was second to Minella Indo in the Covid year and 12 months later they gave me and the family and Cheveley Park one of the best days we've ever had on a racecourse without question. 'Rachael was obviously the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, it was a year after Covid and the crowds were back. Rachael winning the Gold Cup was the story and seeing her in the red, white and blue made it a day we'll never forget. 'It's an astonishing CV she built up, winning 18 Cheltenham Festival races, six for us including a Gold Cup, so we had some great days with her. 'Cheveley Park's bond with Rachael will be there forever because of what she did for us at Cheltenham and in a number of Grade Ones generally, with A Plus Tard's Gold Cup win being the icing on the cake.' Blackmore's famous Grand National success came aboard the JP McManus-owned Minella Times in 2021 and the owner's racing manager Frank Berry praised her achievements in the saddle. He said: 'What can you say about her career? She's had an unbelievable career, she's done all things that everyone wants to do and she's a lovely person. 'Winning the Grand National on Minella Times was an incredible day, she's won all the big races and she's retiring in one piece. I'm delighted for her.' Blackmore twice finished second in the Irish jockeys' championship, finishing just eight winners behind Paul Townend in the 2020-21 season. He said: 'I know Rachael as much as anyone with Jody (Townend, jockey sister) coming through in the sport and she smashed the barriers. 'She won everything and gave me a big fright in a championship one season as well. She burst on the scene and had a relatively short career but then rode right at the top level. 'She was amazing and I wish her all the best for the future.'
Leader Live
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Hanlon hails ‘amazing' Blackmore as rider bows out
When Stowaway Peal won at Thurles in February that year, few could have predicted Blackmore would go on to count the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Grand National among her big-race wins, although Hanlon never doubted her courage in the saddle. 'From the first day she started with me she was an amazing girl. She was point-to-pointing at the time and what frightened me about her was she was so brave and I was afraid she'd get hurt,' said Hanlon. 'I remember asking her to go professional, she didn't want to and her parents didn't want to, but I said if it didn't work out she could go back (to being amateur). 'The big thing she wanted to win was the point-to-point ladies' championship and I annoyed her because I took her out of that! That was her big aim though, no such thing as the Gold Cup or Grand National, just that title. 'I'm delighted she went out on her own terms, she rang me just before she released it and it brought tears to my eyes, she has been so much part of our family over the years, my mother and father adored her. 'She's an amazing woman. I was so lucky she came to me and I was able to provide her with her first winner. 'She was so brave when she first started, she was like a spring when she fell, she used to bounce back up. I remember I got phone calls from people asking what I was thinking in asking her to turn pro but it's some story. 'She won't leave racing because she loves horses, like us all. 'The last big winner she had for me was Hewick in the Bet365 Gold Cup (2023) which was nice. 'I'll never forget when my lad Paddy had first started here and he was on the gallop on a white pony and Rachael was leading. We have a nice picture of it, it's days like that you'll never forget.' Patrick Mullins lived with Blackmore and her partner Brian Hayes for 10 years and said it was a 'privilege' to see her career develop as it did. 'I had a front row seat for the whole journey and it's been extraordinary and a privilege to watch,' he said. 'She did it all, I don't think anyone has done it better. Her race record stands up with any of the best jockeys. She rode as many Cheltenham Festival winners as Richard Dunwoody, which is incredible. 'If you look back at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival when she had the six winners and was leading rider, I think she won a bumper, a hurdle, a chase from two miles to three miles. I think that week she showed she had the full array of talent and those four days were extraordinary – I don't think anyone has ridden Cheltenham better than she did that week. 'Even this year, to come back from the injury and Henry's horses were running poorly when she came back, but she got to Cheltenham and put in two peaches of a ride aboard Bob Olinger and Air Of Entitlement. 'She was a woman for the big stage, but made her name on the small stage. To get to where she was from where she came from was extraordinary and it won't be the same without her.' One of Blackmore's biggest victories came aboard A Plus Tard in the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of six Festival winners for the rider in the colours of Cheveley Park Stud. Cheveley Park director Richard Thompson said: 'You can't really put into words what Rachael achieved. 'The Gold Cup win, what a day. She obviously rode A Plus Tard the year before when he was second to Minella Indo in the Covid year and 12 months later they gave me and the family and Cheveley Park one of the best days we've ever had on a racecourse without question. 'Rachael was obviously the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, it was a year after Covid and the crowds were back. Rachael winning the Gold Cup was the story and seeing her in the red, white and blue made it a day we'll never forget. 'It's an astonishing CV she built up, winning 18 Cheltenham Festival races, six for us including a Gold Cup, so we had some great days with her. 'Cheveley Park's bond with Rachael will be there forever because of what she did for us at Cheltenham and in a number of Grade Ones generally, with A Plus Tard's Gold Cup win being the icing on the cake.' Blackmore's famous Grand National success came aboard the JP McManus-owned Minella Times in 2021 and the owner's racing manager Frank Berry praised her achievements in the saddle. He said: 'What can you say about her career? She's had an unbelievable career, she's done all things that everyone wants to do and she's a lovely person. 'Winning the Grand National on Minella Times was an incredible day, she's won all the big races and she's retiring in one piece. I'm delighted for her.' Blackmore twice finished second in the Irish jockeys' championship, finishing just eight winners behind Paul Townend in the 2020-21 season. He said: 'I know Rachael as much as anyone with Jody (Townend, jockey sister) coming through in the sport and she smashed the barriers. 'She won everything and gave me a big fright in a championship one season as well. She burst on the scene and had a relatively short career but then rode right at the top level. 'She was amazing and I wish her all the best for the future.'
