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ABC News
5 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Messy legal battle underway after couple builds house on wrong block
On today's show: Melanie and David Moor are fighting a legal battle to keep their home after they mistakenly built their house on the wrong block. The couple was given 14 days to relocate the house, but said they could not afford to, and the contractor advised that the house may not survive the relocation. Reporter: Jean Bell (Warrnambool) At more than a third the size of Greater Sydney, Thurloo Downs National Park in far western New South Wales will be one of the state's largest once it opens in 2026. While things are on track, pastoralists in the area have raised questions over pest management, as well as accessibility. Reporter: Bill Ormonde (Broken Hill) Struggling to breathe, battling a staphylococcus infection and suffering from other age-related illnesses, Neil Robinson's family knew he was nearing the end of his life. His family did not want the 85-year-old to die in hospital but knew bringing him home could be overwhelming and complicated. A friend suggested hospice care, and it ended up being the solution Neil's family was looking for. Reporter: Karyn Wilson (Rockhampton) With more than 150,000 people living with Parkinson's disease in Australia, it's the second-most common neurological disease after dementia. While a cure remains elusive, some relief has been delivered at Hervey Bay in Queensland, through the sport of table tennis. Reporter: James Taylor (Hervey Bay) The breathtaking ranges east of Alice Springs were the background for the year's most dramatic horse race. Star horses from local cattle stations faced off against each other in the Stockman's Cup. Reporter: Charles Geary (Alice Springs)
ABC News
5 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Family grateful for end-of-life care at Rockhampton's Fitzroy Community Hospice
Struggling to breathe, battling a staphylococcus infection and suffering from other age-related illnesses, Neil Robinson's family knew he was nearing the end of his life. His family did not want the 85-year-old to die in hospital, but knew bringing him home could be overwhelming and complicated. "His ailments were complex, and it was very daunting to think about caring for him ourselves," Neil's daughter-in-law Toni Robinson said. A friend suggested hospice care, and it ended up being the solution Neil's family was looking for. "My friend's father was cared for at a hospice, and it was such a comfort to his family," she said. Neil spent his last week at the Fitzroy Community Hospice, the only end-of-life care option outside hospitals or aged care homes between Gympie and Townsville, a stretch of nearly 1,000 kilometres. The community not-for-profit hospice opened its doors in June 2024 to provide better end-of-life care in central Queensland. The second stage of the project opened last month to expand its capacity. The new rooms have more space for families, which means people coming from outside the area to be with loved ones have somewhere to stay. "Some people have confused us with aged care, but those we care for are referred to us through medical practitioners and nurse practitioners," chief executive officer Beth Thomas said. Funding is provided through an agreement with Queensland Health for several public beds and private health insurers, as well as ongoing fundraising. Ms Thomas said the organisation's executives worked with local GPs and the community to get the word out about the specifics of end-of-life care. "It's about taking the burden of care from families and hospitals," Ms Thomas said. "A big difference from a hospital is that we don't have fixed visiting hours. Family members and pets can come and visit any time. "It is meant to be a soothing and calming environment with no bells and whistles and bustling that the hospital has." Allison Leech, a nursing teacher at CQ University and former director of nursing at Toowoomba Hospice, believed more palliative care options were needed in regional areas as it eases the burden for both local health care systems and families. "Many Australians want to die at home, but it's not always possible. So this becomes a home-like environment, and patients and families can do things on their own terms." Fitzroy Hospice clinical nurse Megan Anderson saw the hospice as a place to create memories. "It is holistic and we see the family as a key part of patient care," she said. A Queensland Health spokesperson said hospice care was a critical part of the health care system, providing funding to some non-government organisations for palliative care services. "Our palliative and end-of-life care strategy includes $171 million to fund more palliative care services and boost the workforce across the state," the spokesperson said. Neil died in January this year after spending a week at the hospice. Ms Robinson said the week was spent sitting at Neil's side with Hope, the family dog, resting her head in Neil's hand. She said it was a "peaceful passing for Neil" and a comforting experience for the family. "The staff provided us with everything we needed to know so we understood the dying process," Ms Robinson said. "It was the next best thing to caring for Neil at home."
Trade Arabia
02-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Terex brand launches new conveyor range to serve smaller operations
ProStack, a leading provider of bulk material handling solutions, has unveiled its new range of tracked conveyors designed specifically for small to medium-sized operations. These models will offer a shorter conveyor length than the existing ProStack range, delivering greater choice without compromising on performance, said ProStack in a statement. Headquartered in Londonderry, United Kingdom, ProStack is a brand of Terex Corporation, the global manufacturer of materials processing machinery. Unveiling the new models, ProStack said the latest additions include the TC 50, TC 60, and TR 60 - tracked conveyors measuring 50ft (15m) and 60ft (18m), including a radial option. These models are engineered for efficient stockpiling and are ideal for operations where space, mobility, or budget constraints are key considerations. "This new range allows us to fill a gap in our portfolio with conveyors that are better suited to smaller-scale operations," remarked Neil Robinson, the Business Line Director at ProStack. "They're compact, competitively priced, and tailored to meet the needs of a wider customer base," he stated. The new conveyors complement the broader ProStack lineup, which includes tracked feeders, bulk reception feeders, port hoppers, and telescopic conveyors. With this launch, ProStack continues to expand its offering to meet evolving customer demands, he added. -TradeArabia News Service
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Bully Scots cop subjected police officer ex to terrifying two-day ordeal after she dumped him
He also revealed his warped belief to her family during the two-day rampage 'SHOW HIM THE DOOR' Bully Scots cop subjected police officer ex to terrifying two-day ordeal after she dumped him Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BULLY cop is facing the sack for subjecting his police officer ex to a terrifying two-day ordeal when she dumped him. Constable Neil Robinson, 47, bombarded his former flame, a serving officer, with hundreds of messages and voicemails demanding to know where she was. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 He has been suspended since the allegations came to light in November 2023 Credit: Alamy Edinburgh Sheriff Court was shown ring door bell footage of Robinson driving around the city looking for the terrified cop while she hid from him. The disgraced PC has been suspended since the allegations came to light in November 2023 and has trousered over £75k while the case trundled through court. He was convicted under Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm laws on Tuesday and only now will Police Scotland disciplinary procedures kick in - meaning he remains on the payroll. When new chief constable Jo Farrell took over last year, she agreed with her predecessor Iain Livingstone that the force was 'institutionally racist, sexist and discriminatory.' A source said: 'He's a bully and thinks because he's a man, he can do what he wants. 'Robinson should be nowhere near the public, and definitely nowhere near any females. "If Police Scotland is serious about rooting out misogyny and sexism in their ranks, he should be shown the door now." The court heard that Robinson and his victim had been together for a number of years but split a month before the offences were committed. On November 27 and 28, he began subjecting his ex to a torrent of phone messages and calls, described by court papers as 'menacing' in nature. He was found guilty of sending her numerous messages, repeated phonecalls and voicemails 'that were of a menacing nature' and threatening to attend at the address of a pal and share information about her sexuality without her consent. Cop SACKED for harvesting secret info about Nicola Bulley from police database The voicemails included him demanding 'tell me where you are' and 'I'm going to come and find you - I know where you are.' Evidence led at the trial revealed he was obsessed that she was having an affair with a woman even though there was no truth in that. He also revealed his warped belief to her family during the two-day rampage. The frightened woman eventually reported him to police and he was arrested. Robinson initially faced accusations he had threatened to kill himself and threatened to report her missing to police but he was found not guilty of those charges. He was sentenced to a 100-hour community payback order and banned from contacting his victim for two years. Chief Superintendent Helen Harrison, Head of the Police Scotland Professional Standards Department, said: 'Robinson's actions go against everything Police Scotland stands for. 'Our thoughts are with the victim in this case and I hope this conviction provides them with some measure of closure. 'We understand how difficult it can be to report these kinds of offences, particularly when the perpetrator is a police officer. 'We want the public to be reassured that all reports are thoroughly investigated, no matter when the offending took place or who is involved. 'The vast majority of officers and staff conduct themselves in line with our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights. 'All officers are bound by our Standards of Professional Behaviour, which apply on and off duty. 'Any instance where an officer fails to uphold our standards will be investigated and appropriate action taken. 'This matter will now be progressed in terms of the Police Service of Scotland (Conduct) Regulations 2014.' It's understood Robinson remains suspended.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Welsh Para-table tennis legend Robinson retires
Welsh Paralympic champion Neil Robinson is retiring after a career in which he represented Great Britain in 11 Paralympic Games, seven as an athlete and four as a Robinson, 66, won gold with the men's C3 team as well as a silver in the singles competion at the 1992 Barcelona also won medals in Atlanta, Sydney and Athens, before retiring after the Beijing games and starting his coaching career at London 2012."This is a very difficult decision given my long-term involvement with British Para Table Tennis [BPTT]," said Robinson, "but I feel the time has come to retire and have the flexibility to spend more quality time with my family, even more so now that my wife Karen and I are grandparents. "I love the sport of table tennis so I intend to stay involved and to continue working with BPTT when required and I will look at helping to develop established and new players individually." Robinson was training to work as an electrician in the Merchant Navy when he was a passenger in a car accident at the age of 18 that left him requiring a taking up table tennis during rehab he went on to become one of Britain's most successful Paralympians, winning seven medals across seven games. Robinson was also a European champion and world number one, and in 2012 he received an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours List for his services to the switched to coaching, and with several Welsh players in the British squad, Robinson set up a centre at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff where the Welsh players could benefit from top quality coaching on a full-time basis."This was really important," said BPTT performance director Gorazd Vecko."When we started with the new structure the Welsh players came to Sheffield for a training camp, and for the rest of the time there was no coaching in Wales at the highest level. "When I look back, I think that Neil was a huge part of every medal that was achieved by a wheelchair player from Wales over the last 15 years."Robinson coached Paul Davies to a bronze medal in London and also Tom Matthews to bronze in Tokyo he was not in the corner when another of his players, Rob Davies, won gold in Rio, that remains one of his highlights alongside his own playing acheivements."I am very proud to have had a positive influence in the lives of the athletes that I have been involved with and contributed to some of their life changing moments," said Robinson. "There have been many memorable moments at the Paralympics Games - the standout moments for me as an athlete are in Barcelona 1992 where I won gold and silver medals, and Atlanta 1996 in achieving silver and bronze medals."As a coach, again there are several amazing memories - coaching Paul Davies to an unexpected singles bronze medal at the 'home games' in London 2012 and years of preparing Rob Davies to achieve his singles gold in Rio 2016. "The circumstances surrounding Tokyo 2021 and then coaching Paul Karabardak, Tom Matthews and Megan Shackleton to their first Paralympic medals was really special to me. "I am extremely proud to have won seven Paralympic medals as an athlete but working closely with and helping athletes achieve their Paralympic dreams gives me a greater feeling of satisfaction."
