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Herald Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Adam Sherry's tips, inside mail for Gosford, Inverell on Thursday, May 29, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and analysis of the quaddie legs for Gosford and Inverell on Thursday. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ GOSFORD TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No.1: DONWON Bumped into a smart one first-up at Canterbury and okay after a slow start last start. NEXT BEST Race 7 No.3: GLORIOSO Narrowly beaten on the heavy last start. Can go one better. VALUE BET Race 3 No.2: NOW YOU'VE DONE IT Handy runs in her first campaign. Trialling well. QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 5 Race 6: 1, 3, 5 Race 7: 2, 3 Race 8: 1, 2, 3 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Apprentice BENJAMIN OSMOND has two rides and can land a double. GOSFORD INSIDE MAIL RACE 5: PROVINCIAL BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP (1000m) FORMAL (1) has had a long campaign but continues to race in terrific form. Followed four consecutive minor placings with an all-the-way 4¼-length win from Shoutaboutit on a heavy track at Wyong. Drawn gate one again. BODGIE (5) boxed on for third to the talented Lonhro's Queen on a Heavy 8 at Scone on Mar 21 and was third to Executive Decision on a Heavy 10 at Wyong last start. LEASE (3) loves it wet with a win and seven placings from 11 starts on heavy tracks. BET: FORMAL to win. RACE 6: SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP (1200m) LOUISBURGH (1) was resuming from a long break when he raced outside the leader and finished a 2¼-length second behind odds-on fav Ninette at Wyong on May 8. Given time to get over the run and can break through here. PURPLE HAZE (2) got back and battled away when third to Yes Siree when he debuted on a Heavy 10 at Wyong on May 1. Will be better for the experience. RAINBOW GODDESS (5) raced wide without cover when runner-up behind big winner Ningaloo Reef at Hawkesbury on May 15. BET: LOUISBURGH to win. RACE 7: BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP (1200m) GLORIOSO (3) came charged home to finish a half-length third to Oakfield Badger at Wyong first-up before heading to Caulfield and finishing sixth to Smart Little Miss. Returned to Sydney with a head second to Are Ee Que on a Heavy 10 at Wyong. TITANIUM MISS (2) dropped in class when second to Bend The Knee on a Heavy 10 at Wyong before a close second to Equilibrist at Kembla. Gets a 1.5kg claim from Zac Wadick. ORYX (5) finished fourth to Monte Kate in a Midway here on Cup Day. BET: GLORIOSO to win. RACE 8: CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1200m) DIVINE BENE (1) kicked off this preparation with a nice win from The Piccolino on the Beaumont before a third to Lutetia at Newcastle both on heavy tracks. Second on a Soft 5 at Quirindi last start. Will appreciate getting back on a heavy track. HONEY PERFUME (2) resumed with a nice win from Quein Step on a 1000m maiden at Goulburn before a fast finishing second to Shropshire Lad at Scone on Cup day. TONKATSU GODDESS (5) trialled nicely on a heavy track at Warwick Farm recently. Can run well first-up. BET: DIVINE BENE to win. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ INVERELL TIPS BEST BET Race 5 No.4: NO MORE ROMANCE Was good in his first campaign including a win. Trialling well and can kick off with a win. NEXT BEST Race 1 No.3: ANGELS CLOUD Knocking on the door for her maiden win and gets her chance. INVERELL INSIDE MAIL RACE 4: MAIDEN HANDICAP (1400m) YANABAH (1) knuckled at the start and settled a clear last before making good ground in the straight when seventh to The One Time when resuming over 1000m at Tamworth on Apr 24. Led at Gunnedah when runner-up to Takeover Lad over 1250m last start. At his peak now. JU TWO (2) was a handy second to Gold Melody when resuming on the heavy at Taree before a sixth to Skeptical here last start. MAD HARRY (8) didn't have a lot of luck from a wide draw and at Scone last start. Chance on previous form. Bet: Yanabah to win. RACE 5: BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP (1100m) NO MORE ROMANCE (4) had a good first campaign including a win at Tamworth followed by two close placings on soft tracks last winter. Has had three trials ahead of his return including a nice third in his latest Gunnedah heat. WHISTLING STRAITS (1) scored back-to-back wins at Gunnedah and Dubbo before failing at Tamworth last September. Was off the scene until his second to Lady Olenna at Gunnedah on May 5. OSTRACISED (2) race wide without cover when resuming with an eighth at Grafton. Drawn well and can improve. Bet: No More Romance to win. RACE 6: CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1100m) CALICO MISS (4) was good winning her Apr 15 barrier trial at Armidale when coming from back in the field. Was well supported on debut and duly saluted with a near three length win from Clan D'Oro at Quirindi. Big chance again. POSEIDON'S SON (2) scored a big win at Coonabarabran at his last run before a spell. Trialling well including a win in his Apr 30 heat at Tamworth. EJECT (1) makes his NSW debut here. Spelled after one run last December. Was a winner over 1000m at Ballarat last June. Bet: Calico Miss to win. RACE 7: CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1400m) Local mare MEDDLESOME (8) was held up between the 600m and 400m when third to Better Tomorrow in a BM58 here last week. On a quick back-up and winkers go on. DIVINE BENE (5) won well on the heavy track on the Beaumont first-up this campaign and placed his next two runs. Likely runs at Gosford. ARRABBIATA (3) will take improvement from her first-up third to Wanda River at Quirindi on May 12. Bet: Meddlesome each-way.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Reunited Coalition reveals shadow cabinet; Labor approves contentious North West Shelf extension; and very expensive eggs
Welcome, readers, to Afternoon Update. The Liberals and Nationals today reached an agreement to reunite a week after their dramatic split, before the reformed Coalition announced their new shadow ministry. Among the new appointments is Michaelia Cash as shadow foreign affairs minister, Angus Taylor as shadow defence minister and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price effectively demoted to shadow minister for defence industry and defence personnel. Dan Tehan was appointed shadow minister for energy and emissions reduction – with Sussan Ley saying she 'doesn't get hung up on titles' after making no appointment with an explicit responsibility for climate change. Ley did not reappoint former Liberal frontbencher Jane Hume to shadow cabinet but denied that decision was 'vengeance'. Also absent from the new lineup were former Nationals leaders Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack, both pushed to the backbench. Both Ley and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, were pressed on last week's dramatic split between the two parties. Ley denied it was a 'bitter breakup' – with Littleproud adding, 'We've risen above that.' Labor approves extension of Woodside's contentious North West Shelf gas development Woodside toxic spill near Ningaloo Reef world heritage area under investigation Fatima Payman reports senior male parliamentary colleague over comments SpaceX Starship breaks up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test Court bid to stop Newington college going coed fails as judge declares term 'youth' is gender neutral Geelong overtakes Sunshine Coast as top tree- and sea-change destination Robotic cats replete with glowing eyes and artificial heartbeats are touring libraries in the Blue Mountains. But this isn't the intro to a new Terminator film: MetaCats are touted as being able to provide comfort and reduce stress – especially for children or people living with anxiety or dementia. 'If we didn't proceed, it would have cost 100 jobs to local residents, but it would have had no impact on Elon Musk.' Despite 95% of submissions opposing a land sale to Tesla – many of whom invoked language deemed too rude for publication – Marion council in South Australia has approved the deal. The mayor, Kris Hanna, stood by the decision, adding that 'Tesla would almost certainly find somewhere else in Australia to build their factory'. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion The Australian Bureau of Statistics' monthly figures show inflation has now been flat for three months at 2.4%. But there have been some wild price swings – including on eggs, as bird flu outbreaks led to empty supermarket shelves. Climbers are scaling Everest at record pace, helped by new methods of technology such as xenon gas and hypoxic tents. The situation has triggered alarm in Nepal, where sherpas fear inexperienced climbers, as well as their own traditions, are being put at risk. Today's starter word is: AINE. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. Enjoying the Afternoon Update? Then you'll love our Morning Mail newsletter. Sign up here to start the day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know, and complete your daily news roundup. And follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland.
ABC News
6 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Offshore regulator investigates Woodside spill off WA's Ningaloo coast
The federal offshore energy regulator is investigating Woodside Energy's management of an oil spill off Western Australia's north west coast. The "unplanned discharge" occurred on May 8 amid decommissioning activities at the Griffin oil and gas field, about 58 kilometres north-west of Exmouth. A subsea pipeline was being flushed when engineers noticed the release of fluids and called off the operation. In a statement, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) said about 61,000 litres of water and hydrocarbons was discharged into the surrounding ocean. Of that, a NOPSEMA spokesperson said about 16,000 litres may be hydrocarbons. "NOPSEMA is aware of the incident and it is currently under investigation," they said. "NOPSEMA's position is to ensure titleholders undertake decommissioning activities in a safe and timely manner." A Woodside spokesperson said the company was monitoring the spill and working with the regulator. The spokesperson acknowledged the spill contained "remnant aged hydrocarbon and residual chemicals". Hydrocarbons are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas. Woodside said a team of environmental scientists was dispatched to monitor the spill and deployed tracking buoys. The gas giant said it anticipated no contact with shorelines or sensitive marine habitats, despite its proximity to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef. Production at the Griffin field was halted by BHP in 2009, and the company had plugged all 12 wells before Woodside took control of the mining giant's oil and gas assets via merger in 2022. With the remnant infrastructure sitting in Commonwealth waters, NOPSEMA directed Woodside to decommission it. At the time of the spill, 18 of 21 Griffin pipelines had been successfully flushed in preparation for removal. The site has previously come under fire by regulators and environmentalists. Greenpeace criticised Woodside in 2021 for leaving a 93-metre-tall "riser turret mooring" in the seabed, where it had been sunk years prior by BHP. Woodside eventually recovered the structure in December 2024 after NOPSEMA threatened fines. The incident comes as Woodside awaits final federal approval for its North West Shelf gas hub extension to operate through to 2070. The plant processes natural gas pulled from the continental shelf surrounding the Griffin field spill site, and one of the largest known reserves of the resource in Australia. The day of the spill also coincided with Woodside's annual general meeting in Perth, where protesters disrupted proceedings to highlight concerns over climate change. Shortly afterwards, the company announced it had amended its proposed Browse development in the Kimberley, following mediation with WA's Environmental Protection Agency. Woodside said it would shrink the project's footprint to no longer include Scott Reef shallow water habitats or Sandy Islet. It also pledged to implement a newly-trialled technology that could minimise the risk of a subsea spill and "immediately stop the flow of hydrocarbons to the environment" within just 12 hours. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is set to make his decision in coming days.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tourists stunned by 'lifetime moment' off the Aussie coast
Tourists swam within metres of one of the world's largest fish off the Aussie coast this week. Source: Supplied/Lindsay Sorensen A boat full of tourists were treated to a "lifetime experience" of swimming within metres of whale sharks off the Aussie coast, with the species being the largest fish in the ocean. More than 20 tourists were on board the boat operated by Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours at the start of the week and headed out to a known whale shark habitat situated near the small resort town of Exmouth in Western Australia. Skipper Richard Goddard, fondly known to the crew as Dickie, told Yahoo News he never tires of spotting the majestic fish in the wild. "The sharks are singular... it can be difficult to find them, but then sometimes there can be 20 or 30 of them," he explained to Yahoo. "They're very slow, very graceful, and obviously they're not harmful." ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement One of the crew members jumped into the water with their snorkel and goggles in search of one of the sharks, and a handful were found. The tourists followed suit, splashing into the water. "Their just in amazement of swimming so close to one of them. They come back frothing with excitement," Dickie said. A boat of 20 tourists were treated to getting up close and personal with whale sharks. Source: Supplied/Lindsay Sorensen Whale sharks are regularly spotted on the Ningaloo Reef. Source: Supplied/Lindsay Sorensen Swimmers warned to keep distance from largest fish in ocean There are strict rules about swimming with whale sharks, with the species protected by both state and federal laws. Swimmers are required to keep a minimum distance of three metres from the shark's side and four metres from its tail, ensuring the sharks can swim freely and those in the water can also stay out of harm's way — their powerful tails are potentially dangerous. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Whale sharks usually grow to 12 metres in length, however, they can reach up to an incredible 20 metres long and weigh 20 tonnes. In comparison, great whites grow to a maximum of seven metres. Whale sharks are considered gentle giants of the ocean who are filter feeders, scouring the water for plankton. They are commonly found at Ningaloo Reef, where they migrate annually. The team at Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours operate between March and October, with the species frequently spotted in the area. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
