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Perth Now
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Wallabies star Porecki announces retirement from rugby
Wallabies hooker David Porecki has called time on his professional career, hanging up the boots with immediate and bred in Sydney, the 32-year-old bows out days after being a late scratching from Australia's 22-12 third-Test win over the British and Irish Lions at Accor Stadium. Porecki traversed an unconventional path in professional rugby, spending five seasons in the UK with Saracens and London Irish after playing just the one Super Rugby match for the NSW Waratahs in returned to Australia and the Waratahs ahead of the 2021 season, but his Wallabies debut came a year later in a memorable win against England in Perth. Known for his accuracy at set piece and tireless work rate, Porecki was named in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad and became the 88th Wallabies captain after Will Skelton was injured, leading the side in three of their four pool matches in France. Injury ruled out Porecki for the entire 2024 season, but he fought his way back to the international stage to start for the Wallabies in their first Test this year against 21st and final appearance in the Wallaby gold was against the Lions in Melbourne, with a cut to his heel at training forcing him out of last Saturday night's series finale."To wear the Wallaby gold and Waratahs blue was a dream of mine as a boy growing up in Manly and to be able to say I did both is something I'm incredibly proud of," Porecki said in a statement from the Waratahs."Rugby has given me so much to be thankful for and has been such a massive part of my life for so long but it feels like the right time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter." Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt paid tribute to the outgoing rake. "Porky is the ultimate professional and quiet achiever," he said. "He doesn't say a lot, preferring to get on with the job and to lead by example, and he's done that really well for the time that I've known him."Waratahs coach Dan McKellar said: 'It's a sad day when any when any player retires."I have worked closely with Porky for a number of years and have huge respect for him, with what he brings on field with his qualities at set piece, physicality, and toughness," McKellar said."He's never been the biggest hooker going around. He's always played well above his weight."Off field, he's a true family man and genuinely good bloke. He'll be sadly missed throughout the walls of the Waratahs."
Bloomberg
24-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Brookfield's Bet on a Road Becomes a $2.7 Billion Headache in Peru
Brookfield Asset Management was banking on years of steady profits when it took over three toll roads in fast-growing Lima, Peru. Instead, it stumbled into a political minefield. The tolls spawned public protests over the costs to Lima residents, corruption charges against a local official and disputes between Brookfield and both the country and its capital city. At present, a populist mayor nicknamed Porky has made killing the toll contract his singular goal, and Brookfield's latest arbitration asserts Peru illegally seized the roads.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 The former teen star was seen running errands and catching up with friends in Los Angeles. Credit: BackGrid 7 He was a fresh faced star of the 80s Credit: BackGrid 7 Scott Colomby with Michael O'Keefe and Hamilton Mitchell in Caddyshack Credit: Alamy 7 Scott in Porky's with Mark Herrier and Wyatt Knight Credit: Alamy He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. READ MORE ON HOLLYWOOD LUNCH WITH AN ICON Hollywood legend, 90, unrecognizable on boozy lunch with Stephen Dorff And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 Scott was romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli Credit: Alamy 7 Valerie Bertinelli pictured last year with her boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough Credit: Instagram / wolfiesmom
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rarely seen 80s Hollywood star is unrecognizable from legendary comedy movies as he's spotted in LA – can you guess who?
HE was the fresh faced star who shared the screen with Bill Murray in one of the biggest comedy hits of the '80s - but you'd barely recognise him now. A rarely-seen film star shocked onlookers this week after being spotted out and about in Los Angeles looking worlds away from his Hollywood heyday. 7 7 7 7 He was once romantically linked to actress Valerie Bertinelli, and he's worked with some of Hollywood's biggest names from Michael Keaton to Farrah Fawcett and of course Bill Murray. The actor, 62, is best known for his role in the cult golf comedy Caddyshack alongside Murray. He played the cocky teen caddie Tony D'Annunzio in the 1980 film. Despite his success, Scott Colomby has kept a low profile over the years with fans rarely catching a glimpse of the former screen star. And gone was the mop of dark hair and tight vests showing off his ripped physique. Instead, he kept it casual in a dark T-Shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and sneakers. He also sported a pair of glasses hooked onto his shirt. Fans of the era might remember him not just from Caddyshack - which also starred Chevvy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and Ted Knight, but from the raunchy teen hit Porky's where he played smooth talking Brian Schwartz. The Brooklyn born star began his career in the early 70s and appeared in all three Porky films, which were major box office hits. The original flick in 1982, directed by Bob Clark, raked in a staggering $160 million off a modest $4-5 million budget. Shelley Hack: From Charlie's Angels Star to Hollywood Producer Porky's also featured a young Kim Cattral and followed a gang of high school boys in the 1950s Florida on a chaotic, coming-of-age quest involving strip clubs and revenge. Meanwhile, his former flame Valerie was seen out with her new man Mike Goodnough last year, but fans thought it was her body guard. The One Day at a Time star walked with him after she left the set of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. Another man stood, now known to be Mike, walked beside her on the sidewalk. A fan spotted them and uploaded the photo via Instagram Threads and captioned it "Hiding in plain sight." 7 7 7
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Feds offer up to $5M for MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction
Federal prosecutors said that Archaga Carias, also known as Alexander Mendoza and "Porky," was charged in 2021 for killing competitors in Honduras, money laundering and coordinating multi-ton shipments of cocaine into the United States, among other crimes. He's considered the highest-ranking member of the violent street gang, federal prosecutors said. If convicted, Archaga Carias could face a mandatory minimum of 40 years in prison. He could also be sentence to life. There is no parole in the federal system. "This terrorist leader can no longer be allowed to live free as MS-13's evil devastates communities in America and throughout the western hemisphere," Attorney General Pam Bondi said. "If you can contribute information leading to his arrest - come forward now." The Justice Department said only tips sent to the U.S. government would qualify for the reward. People can contact their local FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations offices with information about Archaga Carias. Those outside of the nation can contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The arrests and convictions can be in any country, the department said. The Department of State is offering the reward under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program. "President (Donald) Trump has been very clear -- we will not allow criminal groups and their members like Porky to threaten Americans," said F. Cartwright Weiland, a senior bureau official of the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Terrorism designation changes mission on MS-13 The Department of State designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization on Feb. 20. It originated in Los Angeles and rapidly grew in Central America following several members' deportations. MS-13 is short for Mara Salvatrucha. The origins of the name are unclear, but the gang was founded in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants to protect themselves from other gangs in LA, including the rival 18th Street gang. MS-13 gang members have been accused and convicted of high-profile killings, kidnappings and drug trafficking in the U.S. In March, a leader of the gang was arrested in Virginia. Related: Trump administration captured 'very violent' top street gang leader. What is MS-13? Acting Administrator of the DEA Derek Maltz said MS-13's designation changes the rules and the mission on the gang. "Archaga Carias isn't just a fugitive -- he's a foreign terrorist waging war on innocent Americans through murder, trafficking, and terror," he said. "Let me be clear: under this Administration, we will dismantle MS-13 piece by piece-- and anyone protecting him will fall with him. A $5 million reward is on the table. Turn him in. End this threat." Dismantling, eliminating a high priority for FBI, director says FBI Director Kash Patel said in the April 21 announcement that one of the bureau's top priorities would be to topple MS-13 and the agency isn't "stopping until that mission is complete." Charges stemmed from the 2021 indictment out of New York State, charging Archaga Carias, David Campbell, Juan Carlos Portullo, Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya and Jorge Alberto Velasquez Paz with several crimes relating to supplying illicit drugs and firearms to protect multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Honduras to the United States, according to the Justice Department. "Archaga Carias contracted out members of MS-13 as 'Sicarios,' or hit men, to DTOs for payment," federal prosecutors said. "Members of MS-13 committed numerous murders for hire for DTOs trafficking cocaine through Honduras to the United States." They added that Archaga Carias and other MS-13 members supplied organizations with machineguns and other firearms from El Salvador, Nicaragua and elsewhere. The MS-13 leader has ordered the murders of rival gang members and drug competitors in Honduras, including fellow gang members he felt were disloyal. Campbell, a Honduran man who is also known as Viejo Dan and Don David, is in custody. The Justice Department said he was well-involved in the scheme as the main supplier of drugs and firearms and coordinating violent retaliation hits with Archaga Carias. The department added Campbell and MS-13 used businesses they owned or controlled to launder drug proceeds. Morales Zelaya, known as Cuervo, and Velasquez Paz, known as Chacarro, are Honduran and at large, prosecutors said. They said Morales Zelaya was a national leader who also coordinated the gang's drug trafficking business, murders and other violent acts against rivals. No further information was provided on Velasquez Paz's involvement in the case. Portillo Santos, known as Juancy, is in custody in Honduras and serving a "lengthy prison sentence," according to federal prosecutors. He reported to Morales Zelaya and led MS-13 in one of Honduras' largest sectors. "This office, working closely with our law enforcement partners, will continue to investigate, prosecute and track down MS-13's leadership, no matter where in the world they may be hiding," said Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew Podolsky. Feds nab MS-13 members across the nation Trump's aggressive stance on wiping out MS-13 has resulted in Mexico extraditing Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales to the U.S. to face charges relating to his activity as a gang leader in the U.S. But the president's approach was met with controversy after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia, who is originally from El Salvador, lived in Maryland with his wife and family and works as a sheet metal worker. The Trump Administration deported him in March for his supposed membership with MS-13 based on a confidential informant and the clothes the Maryland man wore in a 2019 encounter with police. Abrego Garcia maintains his innocence and says he's not part of the gang. His family sued, saying he was denied due process. A U.S. District Court judge ordered his return to the U.S. A unanimous Supreme Court also ordered his return. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and others traveled to the Central American country for Abrego Garcia's release. Neither has swayed the Trump Administration, or Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, from coordinating Abrego Garcia's removal from El Salvador's notorious Center for the Confinement of Terrorism prison. Bukele said during an April 14 meeting with Trump that he would not free Abrego Garcia. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an April 16 briefing that Abrego Garcia isn't a "Maryland father." "Let me reiterate, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is an illegal alien, MS-13 gang member and foreign terrorist who was deported back to his home country," she said. Contact reporter Krystal Nurse at knurse@ Follow her on X @KrystalRNurse, and on BlueSky @
