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ABC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Farmhand Ellie Morris's camera captures rural Australian stories
On a farm in Western Australia's remote north-eastern Wheatbelt, Ellie Morris sits in a tractor with her dog Marley on her knee and a camera at her feet. While the 24-year-old's main source of income is from her work as a farmhand in Perenjori, 341 kilometres north-east of Perth, her passion is capturing the world around her with her camera. Having received her first camera as a gift for her sixth birthday, Ms Morris has built up plenty of experience. "Basically, while I'm driving tractors, I'm flying drones and taking photos of what I'm doing," she said. "I'm a pretty visual person, and I'm not great with words. I don't always have a lot to say. So with my photos, I can say a lot more." Though Ms Morris has not had formal photography training, the amount of time she has spent on the farm with her camera has helped her strengthen her creative muscle. She believes her photos carry a simple message. "Showing people who don't live here what it's like — it's not always beautiful. There are two sides to it, and I capture that." Having amassed a following of more than 11,000 people on social media has led to offers of paid work. Comments from followers praise Ms Morris's ability to make something typically unglamorous, like dust, look like art. Sheep yards, storm clouds, crops, horses, and her Jack Russell, Marley, are some of Ms Morris's favourite things to photograph. She points to Marley and laughs. "When I bought her, I was told she was half border collie," she said. Marley, dusty sheep flocks, and storm cloud photos have drawn an international following, garnering a strong following from American horse and cattle ranchers. The balance between farming and photography is a simple one for Ms Morris. The camera stays on her at all times. "People don't realise how much time you spend on your computer for photography," she said. "That can get really boring. I do some of that stuff when I'm sitting in the tractor." She is now selling prints of her photos to customers on a domestic and international scale. Ms Morris has been working on Jason King's farm for the past five years. He refers to her as the "farm celebrity" and praises her eye for photography. Ms Morris has spent her entire life on farms, including being homeschooled on one. She made her first trip to the Perth CBD last year and wants to continue her travels. When asked if he was worried about losing his farmhand to full-time photography, Mr King said: "She's very good." "You guys keep turning up, so hopefully, for her sake, it takes off."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions approved to fund hurricane resilience projects across Orange County
More than $85 million in federal funds will soon be used to improve Orange County communities that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian. Orange County Commissioners approved funding on Tuesday to help communities prepare for and withstand future storms. It will support 14 local projects, including four in the City of Orlando, two in the City of Ocoee and one in Winter Garden, Winter Park and the Town of Eatonville. Orange County will also use a portion of the funding to improve stormwater infrastructure in Orlo Vista, Long Lake, Verona Park and the Bonnie Brook communities. Longtime Bonnie Brook resident Jim Tadlock told Channel 9 he's still rebuying furniture after losing everything during Hurricane Ian nearly three years ago. 'I bought a living room, dining room and all new appliances,' said Tadlock, 'Everybody on this street lost everything.' But Tadlock is hopeful that a new project set to upgrade existing pumps and construct a new stormwater pump station at the west end of Applecross Street could make a big difference. Commissioners approved $1.5 million for the project as part of the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Tadlock, along with Bonnie Brook resident Denise George and Bonnie Brook Homeowners Association President Deborah Marley, had advocated for improvement for years. 'We just started pushing and nagging, and I guess it worked,' said Marley. This funding is part of a $219.7 million allocation received by Orange County through HUD. In addition to awards for public infrastructure, $35 million remains, as part of the CDBG-DR program, available for homeowners with unresolved Hurricane Ian damage through the Orange County Recovers program. Applications are open through the summer. Marley continues, 'You still have people trying to get back into their houses. We've got one guy that just moved back in.' You can learn more about the help for homeowners still recovering here. And explore the other projects via this link. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Primetime 585 Shining Star: Marley Siembor
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For our Primetime 585 Shining Star spotlight, we're highlighting Marley Siembor! Marley is a junior at Eastridge High School. She excels on the volleyball court and softball field. For volleyball, she has been the starting setter for the last two years and was chosen as the team MVP. In softball, she has been the teams starting first basemen and won the 'Most Improved Award' for Eastridge last season. Thursday night, she helped her team, who was down in the 6th inning, beat Mercy! Marley is looking into studying early childhood development at colleges such as Canisius, St. John Fisher and Syracuse. A big congratulations to Marley from all of us here at News 8, and thank you for brightening up our community! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's Girlfriend Announces Pregnancy Ahead of 2025 NFL Season
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is poised to become the face of the franchise as the expected starter for the 2025 season. It will be a considerable change for McCarthy, who has only played in one preseason game before he missed the rest of the 2024 season with a meniscus injury. Advertisement However, there are even bigger changes on the horizon for the 22-year-old. J.J. McCarthy© Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports In a shared post on Instagram, McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, announced they are expecting a baby boy in September -- just in time for football season. "The best surprises come when you least expect them. Our sweet baby boy is arriving in September and we couldn't be happier," the message reads. The two high school sweethearts got engaged in January 2024 after dating for five years. They stayed together when McCarthy left Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park, Ill., for Florida prep football powerhouse IMG Academy during the pandemic. They later reunited at Michigan. Advertisement McCarthy proposed shortly after winning a national championship with the Wolverines. The couple moved to Sunfish Lake, Minn., after McCarthy was selected 10th overall by the Vikings. After McCarthy proposed, he wrote a heartfelt message to Kuropas on behalf of himself and their dog, Marley, on Kuropas' 21st birthday last year. "Happy 21st to the woman of my dreams and my rock! Unconditionally grateful for the human you are and the impact you have had on me these past 5+ years," McCarthy wrote. "Our partnership is something I will cherish for the rest of my life because of how it enhances our ability to serve our mission in the world. Marley and I love you unconditionally!" Related: J.J. McCarthy Put on Notice After Vikings' Training Camp Announcement
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Dad given months to live recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TERMINALLY ill dad given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone. Lee Rawlinson, 51, was given the diagnosis of untreatable pancreatic cancer in October. He has spent the time since making memories with wife Faye and their daughter Darcey, ten, and son Marley, seven. He is now working with charities Stories For Life and Havens Hospices to continue that even after he has died. Stories for Life supports the hospice, who provide specialist support and care for the families of those living with incurable conditions, in offering the opportunity to record messages and stories for loved ones - preserving their voices for when they're no longer here. Mr Rawlinson has recorded several stories for his children, including his animated rendition of The Wonky Donkey - a family favourite designed to make Darcey and Marley smile and laugh. READ MORE ON CANCER SINISTER My GP ignored 'common symptom' because I was fit & healthy before deadly diagnosis Ex-medical rep Lee, of Leigh on Sea, Essex, said: 'I always read to the children before bed. "Now, they'll always be able to hear that in my voice. 'It's reassuring for me knowing it will be a comfort for my children, even though there may be tears. "If Marley thinks Daddy's in the clouds and he can still hear my voice — that's amazing.' 1 Terminally ill dad, Lee Rawlinson, given months to live is recording bedtime stories for his children to listen to once he is gone Credit: SWNS
