Latest news with #Raso
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Stunned Scots vintage shop boss makes shocking discovery in pocket of NINETIES Stone Island jacket
Punters flocked to the comments to react to the unusual find WEEDED OUT Stunned Scots vintage shop boss makes shocking discovery in pocket of NINETIES Stone Island jacket Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A VINTAGE shop boss was left stunned after discovering drugs in the pocket of a nineties Stone Island jacket. Kris Boyle, who runs Dundee's Sole store, found the 'soap bar' hash in the "long forgotten" pocket of a Stone Island Raso Gommat jacket from 1997. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Kris Boyle found the 'soap bar' hash in the pocket of a Stone Island Raso Gommat jacket Credit: Facebook 2 Punters flocked to the comments to react to the unusual discovery Credit: Dundee Sole He thinks the drugs could have been undiscovered for as long as 30 years. The jacket, which was sourced via a vintage supplier in England, has since been sold. Discussing the unusual find on Facebook, Kris, 37, wrote: "You find some funny things in the pockets of vintage jackets, my favourite finds truly are things that have been long forgotten, and one day they make their way through the Wellgate doors to this shop. "Finding peculiar things hidden away is all part and parcel of treasure hunting. "Stories long forgotten that resurrect themselves with a simple hand in a long forgotten pocket "But this is hilarious! Found in the pocket of a nineties Stone Island Raso. There's nothing more nostalgic to someone from Scotland in the 90s than a bit of soap bar. "Not for sale. New stock will be dropping over the page in the next few days, though, so do not fear." Punters flocked to the comments to react to the discovery, with many seeing the funny side. One wrote: "The smell of that. I wish Yankee candle did one." Another put: "Stick it in the pocket of something in the shop, lucky dip style, that'll boost your sales." What do cannabis plants look and smell like? A third weighed in: "I can smell this picture." A fourth said: "That stuff owes me at least five Stone Island t-shirts and a couple of jackets, definitely a hand full of jumpers from hot rocks growing up." A fifth added: "Some poor lad is probably still looking for this or is kicking someone's head in thinking it's been stolen."
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ATO issues warning to millions over $4,400 tax deduction 'mistake'
Millions of Aussies who use their car for work will be looking to claim a tax deduction for car expenses on this year's tax return. But the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning people not to make this common mistake. If you use your car for work, you can claim a deduction using the 'cents per kilometre method' or the "logbook method'. The 'cents per kilometre method' is a more straightforward calculation and allows you to claim up to 5,000 kilometres per year at a rate of 88 cents per kilometre, meaning a maximum deduction of $4,400. An ATO spokesperson told Yahoo Finance a "mistake" car owners made was claiming expenses using this method without keeping all the necessary records. RELATED Common ATO tax return mistake revealed as Aussies claim $3,500 worth of deductions CBA, NAB, ANZ reveal $200,000 move borrowers making after RBA interest rate cuts Commonwealth Bank, Westpac reveal major payment change for millions of customers 'If you use the cents per kilometre method, you will need to be able to show that you own the car, used the car for business reasons and explain how you worked out your work-related kilometres,' the spokesperson said. 'For example, you could record your work-related trips using a diary or the myDeductions tool in the ATO app.' If you choose to use the logbook method instead, you'll also need to keep additional travel make up the bulk of work-related expense claims, with 3.6 million people claiming about $10.3 billion in car expenses in the 2023-24 income year. At $4,400, the 'cents per kilometre' tax deduction is one of the highest that you can claim without receipts and also one of the most heavily scrutinised ones. Tax Invest Accounting director Belinda Raso told Yahoo Finance a lot of people tended to think it was an automatic deduction and didn't understand when they could and couldn't claim. 'You've got, on one hand, a lot of people that just go and automatically claim the 5,000 kilometers. But also, on the other hand, you've got people that don't realise when they can actually claim it," she said. 'It is important that you do track where you've gone because it's such a good deduction, $4,400 worth, the ATO does look at it. 'Even though you don't need a logbook, if you are pulled up for an audit, you do need to substantiate where you've gone, how often you've gone, how far you've gone and why you've gone there.' To claim the tax deduction, you need to be travelling for work purposes. That means travel from your home to the office doesn't count, except in limited exceptions. Raso said you must be going to a different location from where you normally go. 'It could be somewhere for training, it could be somewhere for meetings, it could be going to a different site, a different location, a different branch. You could even be running errands for your employer,' she said. 'The important thing with this is it mustn't be on your way home or on your way to work, so it must be during your work day.' The ATO also specifies you can claim the cents per kilometre method per car per year. You can find more information on trips you can and can't claim in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
West Australian
08-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Matildas end four-game WA stint on a high with 3-2 comeback win over Panama at HBF Park
The Matildas' WA sojourn has ended on a high as they came from behind before snatching a late winner to prevail 3-2 over Panama at HBF Park. After a win, a draw and a loss in their opening three games across Perth and Bunbury, the Matildas overcame another battling effort from their central American opponents to ride out a roller-coaster game with a win in front of 10,657 fans. Ericka Arauz's wonderful effort gave Panama a first-half lead, but lightning struck twice after the break as Michelle Heyman twice connected with Hayley Raso crosses to give Australia the lead. A Lineth Cenedo thunderbolt eight minutes from time threatened to spoil the party, but Charli Grant bundled home an even-later winner to ensure Joe Montemurro's first international window in charge ended on a positive note. For the coach and his players, attention will shift to their two further windows later in the year, before next year's Women's Asian Cup will kick off in Perth on March 1. Montemurro's experimentation continued, with a depleted Australian side making eight changes to the team which fell 1-0 to Panama in Bunbury on Saturday. While Heyman almost grabbed the headlines with a brace, Raso continued her strong return post-injury, with the winger a constant menace down the right wing. Buoyed by their win over the Matildas in Bunbury, Panama applied the same physical approach that brought them success in the previous fixture. Referee Yoshimi Yamashita had her hands full early as several Australian corners produced a tangle of bodies, with Amy Sayer unlucky not to win a penalty after appearing to be wrestled to the ground. Facing a fresh midfield pivot of Emily van Egmond and Amy Sayer, Panama were able to press high up the middle of the ground and funnel the ball into dead ends down the sidelines. While the Matildas struggled to control tempo and fight their way through outside of broken passages of play, the composure of Marta Cox and guile of Riley Tanner provided Panama's best outlets. Raso was the Matildas' most dangerous option and almost scored a superb goal in the 24th minute after Sayer's sumptuous flick released her. The winger stormed into the box after running a quarter of the pitch, but her goal-bound effort was foiled by glove and post, before Remy Siemsen's follow-up was pushed away and van Egmond's long-range effort similarly dealt with by goalkeeper Farissa Cordoba. And Panama made Australia pay 10 minutes later when Jessika Nash, already guilty of one turnover which led to a shot on goal, dwelled on the ball under pressure and waylaid a pass to van Egmond. Aruaz took advantage and won the ball before unleashing a dipping strike from distance, which left Chloe Lincoln with little chance. Australia continued to focus their attentions on the right hand channel, with Raso's cut-back ending in Charli Grant lofting over before Siemsen could not make connection with a Grant low cross in stoppage time. Nine minutes after the restart, the Matildas levelled when Holly McNamara picked up a loose ball and fed Raso, who in turn teed up Heyman for a simple finish. Heyman almost connected with Courtney Nevin's teasing cross in the 64th minute, but a minute later she grabbed her second as she met Raso's perfect outswinging cross and redirected it into the corner of the net. The toll of the game looked like it was starting to wear on Panama, but they got their second wind late as Lincoln did well to deny Tanner from range, before Nash saved the day by shuttling Cedeno's effort wide on the goal-line. But gaps in the Matildas' midfield began to appear late, and as Panama streamed forward in the 82nd minute, Cox rolled the ball into Cedeno's path for the winger to lash home. Just when the game looked set for a draw, the two full-backs combined as Nevin's whipped cross was met by Grant's last-ditch effort to seal victory.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's going on with Matunuck Oyster Bar? Here's what has happened since the fire.
Three weeks after popular Rhode Island restaurant Matunuck Oyster Bar was destroyed in a fire, what's happening with the restaurant and the site? While cleanup at the 629 Succotash Road location in South Kingstown is continuing, fans of the restaurant, which was recently named one of USA Today's best restaurants in the country, may still be able to get a taste of their food this summer, albeit in unconventional ways. Matunuck Oyster Bar could reopen during the summer for outdoor dining in the parking lot across the street after the passage of bills to let any licensed food service establishment closed by a flood, fire or other "casualty" to provide outdoor dining services for 18 months, or until the outdoor structure is rehabilitated. The bills passed the General Assembly on June 18 and are heading to the governor's desk to be signed into law. Another restaurant destroyed by a fire, Finn's Harborside in East Greenwich, announced they were partially reopening in a similar setup, though as an outdoor bar and not a restaurant. Matunuck Oyster Bar was also recently a vendor at the Savor New England food event at Mohegan Sun on June 7, so the restaurant may pop up at similar events throughout the summer. On June 12, Matunuck Oyster Bar's owner Perry Raso issued a statement thanking lawmakers for their attention to the two bills that would allow them to partially reopen. "While we know summer at Matunuck Oyster Bar won't look the same this year, this creative solution is a great first step toward welcoming diners back to our tables and keeping our staff working and earning wages during this busy season," Raso said. He added that they would be sharing plans to open al fresco in the parking lot across the street if the legislation passes, and he committed to providing as many summer shifts for as many of our employees as possible." Here's what the restaurant looks like three weeks after the fire: This story has been updated with new information. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Matunuck Oyster Bar is still closed after fire, but is there hope this summer?
Sydney Morning Herald
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Montemurro era begins with a bang as Matildas secure 3-0 victory against Slovenia
Holly McNamara has scored her first international goal but new Matildas coach Joe Montemurro was left with plenty to ponder after his side scratched out an unconvincing 3-0 win over Slovenia in Perth. Emily Gielnik's third-minute strike in Thursday night's match at HBF Park got the 15th-ranked Matildas off to a flyer, but it wasn't until McNamara scored in the 86th minute that the win was safe. Hayley Raso added the icing on the cake in the 87th minute when she waltzed through the midfield untouched before unleashing a strike from outside the box. Although the 3-0 scoreline looked good on paper, the performance was far from slick in front of a crowd of just 8678. The under-strength Matildas were error-prone throughout the night, especially in defence where they attempted to play their way out of trouble at every chance. Montemurro's possession-based game plan was always going to have teething problems, but the sheer amount of errors will be a huge concern. Things started brightly when Gielnik stayed persistent in a goalmouth scrap to score the opener. But the Matildas' determination to retain possession at all costs led to numerous sloppy turnovers, many of which should have been punished. Time and again, the Matildas opted to go backwards instead of finding the gaps further ahead - leading to problems whenever Slovenia were able to pick off the pass. One such turnover let Spela Kolbl off the leash in the 15th minute, with her floating cross glancing off the crossbar. The Matildas' best opportunities in the first half generally came when defender Ellie Carpenter found some space to charge forward, with her pace and physicality proving hard to stop. The Matildas' worst defensive error of the night arrived in the 52nd minute when Clare Hunt was unaware an opponent was bearing down on her as she attempted a short pass. She got stripped of the ball but was left breathing a huge sigh of relief when Slovenia striker Zara Kramzar fired straight at Matildas keeper Teagan Micah from close range. It was Alanna Kennedy's turn to commit a horror mistake 10 minutes later when her clumsy attempt to control the bouncing ball while running back to defend resulted in a costly deflection. Slovenian substitute Nina Kajzba pounced on the mistake, with her strike forcing Micah to make a fine diving save. McNamara, who has endured three knee reconstructions during her career, was a threat throughout the match. The 22-year-old, playing her 10th international, finally received her reward when she put away a header at the far post following a sublime cross from Raso. McNamara's teammates mobbed her as she celebrated her first Matildas goal. A minute later, Raso went on a run and curled in a precision strike from the edge of the box. The Matildas went into the international window missing a host of their best players. Sam Kerr (ACL), Mary Fowler (ACL) and Tameka Yallop (leg) were all out through injury, while Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and Cortnee Vine are all on personal leave.
