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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate
Large solar and wind power projects should be approved faster and nuclear options taken off the table following Labor's comprehensive federal election win, energy experts have told a conference. But international investors could still face substantial hurdles to putting up money for renewable projects in Australia, they warned, and the rush to install discounted household batteries was likely to prove challenging. Experts, including Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean and Windlab chief executive John Martin, made the comments at The Energy's policy panel on Monday. They all urged the incoming Labor government to use the election result as a signal to accelerate the renewable energy transition. The stark contrast between policies from the major parties represented a "fork in the road" for the nation's future, Mr Kean said. "The government has a mandate to get on with this energy transition," he said. The coalition had committed to developing seven nuclear power plants if elected, while Labor planned to expand renewable projects and launched a $2.3 billion policy to cut the price of household solar batteries. Mr Kean, a former Liberal NSW energy minister, said opposition parties should listen to voters and remove nuclear energy from their plans. "It was clear that nuclear was always too slow, too costly and too emissions-heavy," he said. Speeding up the delivery of renewable energy projects should take precedence for the Labor government in its second term, Mr Martin told participants, with urgent action to "unplug the pipeline" of proposed projects. No wind developments were approved in 2023, he said, and while the process had sped up in subsequent years, it needed to be more efficient to meet Australia's 2050 net-zero target. "We really need to be approving gigawatts a year and that's the target the government should be setting itself on all approvals," Mr Martin said. Most Australian consumers would also embrace renewable energy, consultant Gabrielle Kuiper said, although she warned that the industry would need to "scale up" to meet the demand for discounted household batteries. "It will be inevitable that there will be a battery rush," she said. "What is important is that there are a number of complementary measures that are taken to support this rebate." Additional policies could address the adoption of electric vehicles, their use as batteries to power households and the grid, and greater investments in public and active transport, she said.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Hat-trick hero John Martin fires Shelbourne to dramatic win in five-goal thriller against Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park
GARETH MCELROY'S early header set the visitors on their way, laying the foundation for a thrilling encounter at a boisterous Tolka Park. John Martins replied with a real strikers hat-trick to put 2 John Martin of Shelbourne with the match ball after scoring a hat-trick in his side's victory over Sligo Rovers 2 The win was a welcome one for the Champions after two defeats and one draw from their last-three games before tonight With the hosts and visitors the lowest scorers in Shelbourne had taken bragging rights earlier in the season with a 2-1 win at the Showgrounds in a heated affair, and this friction carried over to Tolka Park with both John Mahon and John O'Sullivan needing to be separated in the games first set-piece after just two minutes. From the resulting corner Will Fitzgerald's deep cross was met ever so easily by the impressive Gareth McElroy who just brushed off the attention of Kameron Ledwidge and headed home from close range for his second of the season. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Reds centurion Evan Caffrey, operating in the left wing back role rather than his usual right side, tried to lift his side moments later bursting forward and curling a right footed effort just over. In an end-to-end game former Red Jad Hakiki, recently named in Jim Crawford's Ireland under-21 squad, went agonisingly close to doubling his sides lead, showing quick feet to cut inside and let rip with a powerful strike that narrowly missed the far post. But just after the half hour mark the equaliser came and it was the tireless Caffrey who picked up the ball out left and delivered an inviting in-swinging low cross that looked to be going straight to Sam Sargeant. But the lively John Martin made a clever darting run across the face of goal before poking home from close range. Most read in Football The Caffrey/Martin axis paid dividends again just six minutes later when the 22-year-old cut inside onto his favoured right foot and picked out Martin at the back post who - somehow unchallenged - headed home from a couple of yards out. With the hosts getting so much joy down the left, John Russell responded with a right back change at the break to try block the avenue that had been so successful. Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League parade But it was fellow half-time sub Ronan Manning who almost made an immediate impact collecting a loose ball in the area and seeing his goal bound effort bravely blocked by Tyreke Wilson. Shels must have thought three points were secured when Martin bagged his hat-trick 13-minutes after the restart, bundling home following a goalmouth scramble. But the celebrations were cut short with Sligo star Owen Elding having other ideas. The 19-year-old, one of the stars of the season so far, hit one of the goals of the season from nearly 30-yards that arrowed straight into the top corner and it was game on again. This stunner made for a very tense ending with the Reds faithful anxiously cheering on their side. The visitors continued to throw bodies forward desperately seeking a leveller and looked a real threat from set-pieces. Gaps started opening up for Damien Duff's side on the counter with former Rovers midfielder Ellis Chapman finding acres of space to drive forward on a couple of occasions but saw his controlled efforts well blocked. But despite a powerful front two of Francely Lomboto and Wilson Waweru looking dangerous, the home side defended resolutely to grab a huge morale boosting three points. Shelbourne: 3 Sligo Rovers: 2 SUN STAR MAN: John Martin (Shelbourne) Shelbourne: Healy 7; Coyle 7, Ledwidge 7 Wilson 8; O'Sullivan , Chapman 7, Lunney 7, McInroy 7, Caffrey 9; Wood 8 (Odubeko 7, 70'), Martin 10 (Kelly 6, 84') Subs not used: Topcu, Coote, Norris, O'Kane, Offor, Roche, Tulloch Sligo Rovers: Sergeant 7; Reynolds 6 (Lintott 7, 46'), McElroy 8, Mahon 7, Hutchinson 7; Hakiki 7, Wolfe 7 (Lomboto 7, 70'), Elding 7, Mallon 6 (Manning 7, 46') Fitzgerald 7; Kavanagh 7 (Waweru 7, 70') Subs not used: Walsh, Doyle-Hayes, McDonagh, Malley, Patton, Referee: Aaron O'Dowd (Dublin) 6
BreakingNews.ie
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
LOI: John Martin hat-trick gives Shelbourne victory over Sligo Rovers
Defending champions Shelbourne returned to winning ways after a John Martin hat-trick gave them a 3-2 win over Sligo Rovers at Tolka Park. Sligo took an early lead through Gareth McElroy in the third minute, before Martin equalised for Damien Duff's side in the 34th minute. Advertisement Martin scored his second in the 40th minute to give them the lead before half-time, and had his third in the 58th minute. Owen Elding continued his good form to pull a goal back for Sligo Rovers, but Shelbourne held on for a much-needed win. Two goals from Mason Melia weren't enough for victory as St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford played out a 2-2 draw. Waterford got off to a great start with a goal after three minutes from Tom Lonergan, with Melia scoring two goals in five minutes to put Stephen Kenny's side ahead at the interval. Advertisement However, St Pat's could not build on the lead, and Conan Noonan's goal in the 81st minute meant the points were shared at Richmond Park. Shamrock Rovers remain top of the table following a 2-1 win away to Derry City. Daniel Mullen put Derry ahead in the 65th minute, before Michael Noonan levelled the game in the 71st minute. In the 89th minute, Aaron McEneff scored the winner to extend their lead at the top of the table Six points behind Stephen Bradley's side in second is Drogheda United, following their 1-0 win over Bohemians. A penalty from Douglas James-Taylor sealed the win for Kevin Doherty's side. In the night's other game, a late goal gave Galway United a 2-1 win at home to Cork City. Moses Dyer put Galway ahead in the 49th minute, but Cork City drew level through Djenairo Daniels four minutes later. With five minutes to go, Conor James McCormack scored the winner for the home side to leave them in seventh.
Fox Sports
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
INDYCAR Hybrid Collaborators Named 2025 Schwitzer Award Winner
INDYCAR The team that collaborated to develop the INDYCAR Hybrid unit was named May 16 as the recipient of the 2025 Louis Schwitzer Award. Sharing a $10,000 prize from the Indiana Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International and award sponsors Cummins and Valvoline Global were Raoul Fernandes of Skeleton Technologies, John Martin of EMPEL Systems Limited, Matt Niles of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), Darren Sansum of INDYCAR, Rupert Tull de Salis of Dana Incorporated and formerly of Mahle Powertrain and Thomas Williams of Ilmor Engineering Ltd. The innovative hybrid system is made up of the low voltage (48V) Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and Energy Storage System (ESS) – consisting of 20 ultracapacitors – both of which fit inside the bellhousing, located between the Chevrolet and Honda INDYCAR SERIES internal combustion engine and the gearbox. During regeneration, acting on the clutch shaft, the MGU builds power to be stored in the ESS. The additional horsepower is deployed through the same motor generator on driver demand. For competition, options for automatic 'regen' via braking or throttle position and manual 'regen' via selected steering wheel paddles and buttons will be available. Deployment of stored energy will only be available manually through a latching button, similar to the existing Push to Pass system. The INDYCAR Hybrid unit debuted last July at the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and is used at every series race. This award is a prestigious accolade in the automotive engineering industry, celebrating and recognizing groundbreaking innovations that push the boundaries of automotive technology. Named after Louis Schwitzer, an accomplished engineer and race car driver, this award has a rich history of honoring individuals and teams behind the innovative concepts introduced to the motorsport industry that increase competitive potential, meet NTT INDYCAR SERIES specifications and are related to the vehicle's engine, powertrain, profile, chassis or safety. recommended in this topic
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Inside The $25 Million Brentwood Mansion Of Former Turner CEO
Brentwood may host the Getty's marble temples and a roll call of marquee surnames, yet it chooses understatement over spotlight every time. Los Angeles is nobody's wallflower. Neon signs blink after midnight, front-row fashion risks stroll grocery aisles and even the houses practice theatrical stagecraft. Against that dazzling hum, the mere suggestion of hush can seem hypothetical. Yet drive a few minutes west of Beverly Hills and the volume dips. Trees crowd the sidewalks, speed bumps outnumber paparazzi and bright red Ferraris are shrunken down to Matchbox size. This is Brentwood—moneyed, yes, but domestically inclined, a neighborhood that values lemonade stands as much as a magnum of Napa Valley vintage cabernet. Located in the quiet subdivision of Grove Estates, the three-story home slips behind its own discreet gate at 1000 N Norman Place, adding another layer of hush to the hush. Ask John Martin, former CEO of media empire Turner, why he left the shoreline showmanship of Malibu and the gilt edges of Beverly Hills, and his answer lies in this equilibrium: 'For the first time since moving to L.A., I felt like I was living in a real neighborhood,' he says. 'Brentwood has that high caliber of home, same as you'll find in Beverly Hills or Malibu. But here, I finally knew my neighbors' faces—something I wanted for my kids, and honestly, for myself.' That calculus—extreme affluence tempered by everyday rituals—defines Brentwood and shapes Martin's 14,000-square-foot family home at 1000 N Norman Place. The resort-style pool reflects the property's majestic mature oaks, a green setting for a complete outdoor lifestyle, including a built-in BBQ, open-air kitchen and media lounge. The gated residence occupies half an acre on a hush-happy lane low enough on the hillside to escape canyon winds yet high enough to catch afternoon vistas of the canyon. No coyness here about scale—three stories, six bedrooms, collector's garage—but the home's temperament is stylishly measured. Shiplap ceilings and wide-plank oak floors nod to East Coast calm. Hand-painted de Gournay panels and a sculpturally grooved double-sided fireplace supply the West Coast swagger. The mix feels intentional rather than indulgent. True to California's indoor-outdoor gospel, entire glass walls slide away, dissolving the boundary between living-room calm and pool-side breeze. Outside, mature oaks form a natural barricade around a yard that reads like a private rec center. There is a heated pool, an outdoor kitchen sized for a team brunch and a media lounge for moonlit movie nights. Step below grade into the home's lowest level and the details deepen. A 500-bottle wine room stands next to a sports-bar-ready lounge. Steps away, a cedar sauna steams beside a gym, and a half-court basketball floor covers what was once a lap pool—an amenity waiting for a future reversal, should the next owner prefer laps to lay-ups. Downstairs, a putt-perfect green, home theater and half-court hoop arena convert the lower level into a playground calibrated for every generation. But it's not all fun and games here. Moments of serious style up the elegance ante. A grooved, almost geological, wall spreads behind the wet bar like an artwork that also happens to dampen acoustics. The primary bath echoes with five-star hotel vibes, where brass and dark tiling frame a glass steam shower. It's a property that refuses to choose between grown-up treasures and family fun, which to this homeowner is precisely the point. 'When you buy a home, you want the whole family to love it,' says Martin, who was also formerly CFO of Time Warner, home of the Cartoon Network. 'This place has something for all of us. It's big enough for privacy and still packed with spaces where we gather, play, relax, just be.' Parents retreat to the top-floor study while kids commandeer the lower-level theater. Everyone meets at the kitchen island. Plush salons create an elegant mood, inviting contemplative pauses away from the home's headline amenities. A similar sentiment ripples across many Brentwood homes, even at the nest of the neighborhood's most notable current and former residents, including names like Kamala Harris, LeBron James and Gwyneth Paltrow. Here, front lawns double as soccer pitches, coffee shops let strollers queue alongside spaniel owners and top-ranked public schools sit a short walk or bike ride away. If you catch a celebrity on San Vicente, it's likely during a PTO fundraiser or between Pilates sessions. Status here is camouflaged, not erased, says Martin. 'In Beverly Hills, it's Bentleys everywhere,' he notes. 'Here, it's more something like a Range Rover. Still high-end, but not as concerned with flash. Plus, the kids can fit in the back.' Thanks to a half-acre footprint, the backyard sprawls with room to spare—a swimming pool writ large beneath California sky. That discretion is no accident. Brentwood's narrow canyons resist oversized development, and its village-scale retail discourages party-bus invasions. The result is a neighborhood that manages to headline Forbes wealth rankings while still feeling like a place to raise toddlers and teens. Call it the Brentwood paradox: elite but neighborly, plush yet practical. Carolwood Estates is a member of Forbes Global Properties, an invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
