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West Australian
2 days 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.
Business Insider
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Aristocrat Leisure (ARLUF) Gets a Buy from Morgans
Morgans analyst Leo Partridge maintained a Buy rating on Aristocrat Leisure (ARLUF – Research Report) today and set a price target of A$71.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $42.34. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Partridge is ranked #4116 out of 9519 analysts. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Aristocrat Leisure with a $46.87 average price target, which is a 10.70% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 15, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a A$73.20 price target.
The Citizen
12-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Follow-up: Relief for Dalpark Ext 1 residents as long-standing sewage spill is resolved
The City of Ekurhuleni has confirmed that a broken sewage pump was the cause of the severe sewage spill in Dalpark Ext 1 which affected residents for more than a month. Residents can now breathe a sigh of relief, and fresh air, as the issue has been resolved. As reported in the Brakpan Herald's May 2 edition, despite requiring immediate intervention, the situation escalated into a serious health and environmental hazard. Repeated attempts by many residents to have the matter resolved appeared to fall on deaf ears. One of the worst affected properties was located along Lanyard Road, at the home of Veronica Partridge, where the main sewage drain in the backyard was completely blocked. There was raw sewage overflowing on the property, saturating the garden and flowing into the nearby dam. The Van Dyk Dam, which is fed by the Rietspruit, is located within the bird sanctuary inside the suburb. According to Partridge, her pets and grandchildren were unable to safely use the outdoor space, and her home was filled with the unbearable stench of sewage. The home's bathroom facilities were also unusable due to sewage backing up through the showers and baths, and a bedroom was flooded twice, causing water damage to wood furnishings and cupboards. Many other households were similarly affected, with sewage pushing up into tubs and toilets, and yards and even garages flooded. Partridge complained that the municipality had done nothing to address this urgent issue, which posed not only a direct threat to her family's health and safety, but also to the environment, given that waste was contaminating local water sources. CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini explained that the broken sewage pump has since been repaired, and that the delay in attending to the issue was a result of the pump station's location. 'The pump station is situated next to the wetland, hence the delay. Trucks and TLBs get stuck in the mud when trying to access the pump,' he said. 'The team put dump rocks on the access road to enable access into the pump station.' When asked what the usual turnaround time for attending to sewage leaks is, Dlamini replied, depending on the problem, 48 hours. With regards to the sewage in the dam, Dlamini stated assessments will be done to determine the extent of the pollution and the possible intervention. He added that residents can claim from the municipality for damage to their homes, but each issue will be investigated and dealt with on its own merits. Claim forms are available on the city's website at Also read: Verdwaalde hond vind na dae in die strate sy pad terug huis toe At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Independent
25-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK weather map: Where mini heatwave will scorch Britain next week
Temperatures across the UK are set to soar next week, with some areas reaching up to 10C above average. It is possible that top temperatures could reach 23C or 24C on Tuesday, the Met Office said, falling short of an official heatwave but marking a 'very warm spell'. Some parts of the country could see up to 10C above the seasonal average. Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said a 'large chunk' of England could be enjoying these temperatures. There will be more sunshine and a shift in the wind direction. The 56,000 people taking part in the London Marathon will have to endure temperatures of 21C to 22C as they try to complete the 26.2 mile course. For those participating in the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, there will be spells of sunshine. Temperatures will peak at 17C in the afternoon, and a gentle south-westerly breeze will cool down runners. Looking into next week, Mr Partridge said: 'The average temperature for this time of year is about 13C to 14C, so for a lot of central and south-eastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the chance that we will see temperatures around the low to mid 20s in the early part of the week. 'Certainly on Monday and Tuesday, the potential 23C is pretty high with a with a small chance of seeing 24C – but even 23C for parts of the Midlands would put them 10C above average for the time of year.' He added that although the 23C weather is not 'record breaking' in terms of absolute temperature, it is 'well above average' for the end of April. A warm spell of weather is expected to start on Sunday before forecasts become more changeable, with potential for sunshine to make way for cloudy conditions. Saturday will likely see patchy rain initially moving east across most of Scotland, England and Wales, with brighter conditions further north before sunny spells develop more widely into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay around average with highs of 18C but may start to rise as the weekend progresses, particularly on Sunday. While northern regions of the UK will continue to see some cloud and scattered showers on Monday, the rest of the country will stay dry and bright with temperatures of up to 24C in the South East.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious sunshine with temperatures soaring to 24C in days, Met Office says
BRITS are set to bask in glorious sunshine with temperatures soaring to 24C in days, the Met Office have said. More sunshine and a change in the wind direction are expected to bring the warmest weather of the year so far, said the forecaster. 3 3 3 Temperatures could reach up to 10C above average across most of England and Wales on Tuesday, according to the Met Office. It is possible that top temperatures could reach 23C or 24C, but the nights will still be cold at about 4C-7C. A 'large chunk' of England could be enjoying these temperatures which would be 'very warm for the time of year', according to Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge. From early next week the temperatures continue to climb as the wind changes direction to a south-easterly and we tap into some warmer air from the near continent. Mr Partridge said: 'For a lot of central and south-eastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the chance that we will see temperatures around the low to mid 20s in the early part of the week. 'Certainly on Monday and Tuesday, the potential 23C is pretty high with a with a small chance of seeing 24C – but even 23C for parts of the Midlands would put them 10C above average for the time of year. 'There's a pretty good chance of seeing that early next week, which is obviously very warm for the time of year. 'Obviously, 23C is not record breaking in terms of absolute temperatures, but for the end of April, that is well above average.' It looks like Sunday's London Marathon runners will have to endure temperatures of 21C to 22C as they try to complete the 26.2 mile course. Some 56,000 people are expected to tackle the route in what is the 45th edition of the event. It could enter the record books as the largest marathon in the world if the number of finishers surpasses the 55,646 who completed the New York Marathon in November. The UK pub with the country's 'most beautiful beer garden' The TCS Mini London Marathon will also take place on Saturday, with about 17,000 children due to run, jog, walk, or wheel one mile (1.6 kilometres). Temperatures will then rise in the following days, becoming widely above average on Monday and Tuesday. Highs of 22C (72F) to 24C (75F) can be expected. While northern regions of the UK will continue to see some cloud and scattered showers on Monday, the rest of the country will stay dry and bright with temperatures of up to 24C in the South East. The highest temperature of the year so far is 24C (75F), seen at Northolt in northwest London on Saturday 12 April. The settled conditions will bring plenty of sunshine, with UV levels expected to be around moderate. The warm spell of weather is expected to start on Sunday but there is potential for a lot of cloud to come in from either the north or south. Mr Partridge added: 'Typically for people that are running the marathon, that (warm weather) kicks in on the wrong day. 'For those guys, they probably would have rather run the day before when it would be be three or four degrees cooler.' Saturday will likely see patchy rain initially moving east across most of Scotland, England and Wales, with brighter conditions further north before sunny spells develop more widely into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay around average with highs of 18C but may start to rise as the weekend progresses, particularly on Sunday. UK 5 day weather forecast Today Low cloud and fog will clear, with sunny spells for most. Rain in Northern Ireland and west Scotland, possibly reaching Cornwall and Wales later. Odd isolated shower across Wales and southwest England. Cool in the west, warmer in the east. Tonight Cloud and rain across Northern Ireland slowly clearing. Rain, locally heavy pushing eastwards into parts of Wales, Scotland and southwest England. Elsewhere, dry with clear spells. Saturday Cloudy in the west with patchy rain and drizzle, dry in the east with sunny spells after a cloudy start for some. Sunny spells also developing widely across Northern Ireland. Sunday to Tuesday Cloudy with outbreaks of rain in the northwest Sunday, otherwise dry with sunny spells. Similar into next week, but temperatures climbing, feeling warm by day across England and Wales.
