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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Breakfast sparks backlash as fans issue same complaint minutes into live show
BBC Breakfast was back on our screens on Sunday and some viewers were left annoyed just minutes into the show BBC Breakfast sparked backlash as fans issued the same complaint just minutes into Sunday's (July 20) live show. During today's instalment of the popular morning show, presenters Ben Boulos and Luxmy Gopal updated audiences with the latest developments from Britain and beyond. Simon King was also present in the studio to provide regular meteorological updates, whilst Hugh Ferris handled the sports coverage. During the live transmission, Luxmy introduced the weekly Travel Show, which tracks team members on their voyages of exploration as they discover fresh locations across the globe, and reveal lesser-known aspects of some of the planet's most beloved tourist destinations. This week's programme featured Reece Parkinson's expedition across America's Deep South to examine the civil rights movement, reports the Express. Six decades after the historic march for equal voting rights in Selma, Reece explored how the civil rights movement is commemorated there and what influence it continues to have on African American lives today. In the opening episode of a two-part series, Reece visited Alabama, where he encountered a woman who participated in the 1965 march. He also chatted to a family that was establishing a welcoming environment for visitors exploring the rural areas. Finally, he travelled to Mobile, where he participated in a formerly segregated annual procession that now embraces all communities. "For many here, the battle is not over. The spirit of Selma lives on," Reece reflected. "As I have found exploring the states of Georgia and Alabama, what happened here in Selma and the wider civil rights movement has had a lasting impact here, shaping the character of both states and passing the torch for future generations to run them." Yet, viewers were swift to recognise the programme as a repeat from May, sparking widespread irritation across social media platforms. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one frustrated viewer vented: "#BBCBreakfast #BBCNews # BBC why are you showing this episode of the Travel Show AGAIN??? I've lost count how many times this has been on in a row. Please, if you're going to show repeats at least mix them up a bit!" Another disgruntled fan complained: "I had a lie in on purpose," whilst a third expressed their annoyance: "I hate the fact they also show repeat episodes, it's so annoying." Echoing the collective sentiment, a fourth viewer remarked: "Great episode but we don't need to see it again."
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I'm a big believer in democracy': Electoral reform on cards for City of Melbourne
The City of Melbourne's unusual rules allowing businesses two votes in council elections could be wound back and candidates forced to declare donations before election day if Lord Mayor Nick Reece succeeds in convincing the minister for local government to commit to an overhaul. The formal request, made by Reece in a letter to minister Nick Staikos this week, was triggered by a recent council resolution following a Victorian Electoral Commission report on the 2024 council elections which revealed Melbourne's voter participation of 70.79 per cent significantly lagged the state average of 83.79 per cent. It comes after a campaign by The Age during Victoria's local council elections in October last year which highlighted major inadequacies in the City of Melbourne Act 2001, which dictates election rules including that campaign donations don't need to be made public until 40 days after the election. The Act hasn't been reformed since 2001 under the Bracks Labor government. Reece, on behalf of the council, has requested a full review of the Act. The request explicitly asks for the review to consider banning donations from property developers and gambling interests as well as introducing so-called continuous donation reporting. It also seeks a review of the 'appropriateness' of the current voter entitlements. 'I'm a very big believer in democracy. Democracy is a verb. It's something that you do, and it's something you need to keep working on,' he said. Reece said the review should examine whether foreign property owners should still be given a vote, giving an example of a person living in 'Shanghai, who has an apartment in Melbourne, but very rarely visits' and who may have a 'low connection to the city'. In contrast, he said it was also worth reviewing how to better inform international students they are able to vote. Melbourne is the only capital city in Australia where eligible businesses get two votes in council elections, while residents only get one. The NSW government in 2023 repealed a similar rule for the City of Sydney elections, with the-then NSW Labor local government minister describing the system as 'something of which North Korea would be proud'.
The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
‘I'm a big believer in democracy': Electoral reform on cards for City of Melbourne
The City of Melbourne's unusual rules allowing businesses two votes in council elections could be wound back and candidates forced to declare donations before election day if Lord Mayor Nick Reece succeeds in convincing the minister for local government to commit to an overhaul. The formal request, made by Reece in a letter to minister Nick Staikos this week, was triggered by a recent council resolution following a Victorian Electoral Commission report on the 2024 council elections which revealed Melbourne's voter participation of 70.79 per cent significantly lagged the state average of 83.79 per cent. It comes after a campaign by The Age during Victoria's local council elections in October last year which highlighted major inadequacies in the City of Melbourne Act 2001, which dictates election rules including that campaign donations don't need to be made public until 40 days after the election. The Act hasn't been reformed since 2001 under the Bracks Labor government. Reece, on behalf of the council, has requested a full review of the Act. The request explicitly asks for the review to consider banning donations from property developers and gambling interests as well as introducing so-called continuous donation reporting. It also seeks a review of the 'appropriateness' of the current voter entitlements. 'I'm a very big believer in democracy. Democracy is a verb. It's something that you do, and it's something you need to keep working on,' he said. Reece said the review should examine whether foreign property owners should still be given a vote, giving an example of a person living in 'Shanghai, who has an apartment in Melbourne, but very rarely visits' and who may have a 'low connection to the city'. In contrast, he said it was also worth reviewing how to better inform international students they are able to vote. Melbourne is the only capital city in Australia where eligible businesses get two votes in council elections, while residents only get one. The NSW government in 2023 repealed a similar rule for the City of Sydney elections, with the-then NSW Labor local government minister describing the system as 'something of which North Korea would be proud'.
1News
6 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
All Blacks set to roll the dice on selections for third Test
Scott Robertson's appetite for risk will be revealed in his selections for the third and final Test of the French series and all indications suggest it will be relatively large. The All Blacks head coach has made no secret of his desire to build depth in every position and give every member of his squad a genuine opportunity over this series and the proverbial rubber will meet the road this week in Hamilton. In theory the conditions are right for rolling the dice. The French, 2-0 down in the series after being competitive in Dunedin but far less so in Wellington at the weekend after head coach Fabian Galthié made 10 changes, must have a metaphorical foot on the plane at the end of a long season. And while the All Blacks are expecting 'anything and everything' from France at Waikato Stadium on Saturday according to wing Sevu Reece, they are also determined to finish off the tourists – something they couldn't quite do at the Cake Tin during their 43-17 victory at the weekend. ADVERTISEMENT 'We've got an opportunity now to really make a statement to start this 2025 season,' Reece, a good chance to start after leaving the field within a minute in Dunedin, said. 'It's 2-0 but how cool would it be to go 3-0?' The risk for Robertson lies in the lack of recent game time for some of those he will be keen to see in action, not to mention a potential lack of cohesion. Reece, back to full health after a concussion in the first Test, is unlikely to be rusty given his relatively recent exploits with the championship-winning Crusaders, but the same cannot be said for those such as Ruben Love, a chance to start at fullback in place of Will Jordan, or Anton Lienert-Brown, likely to be back from a broken collarbone which has sidelined him for eight weeks. All Blacks wing Sevu Reece is a near certainty to start in the third Test. (Source: Photosport) Second-five Quinn Tupaea was involved off the bench in the first Test and performed well but took time to find his rhythm again during his first involvement in the international game in three years. Up front, injuries to lock and skipper Scott Barrett and lock-turned blindside flanker Tupou Vaa'i mean Fabian Holland will likely have to front up again for his third Test start in three weeks, with Patrick Tuipulotu his second-row partner providing the Blues skipper shakes off a leg issue. It is likely that Chiefs lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi will find himself on the bench at least for a potential Test debut. ADVERTISEMENT It is difficult to see how the French will find the motivation to go back to the well one last time against such overwhelming odds and while Reece expected them to 'throw everything at us', another fast and accurate start by the All Blacks should be enough to shut them out. 'It's an opportunity to look at a few and trust the whole squad that we picked can do a job,' assistant coach Jason Ryan said. 'We're excited by that. Overall, everyone who has had their opportunity at training… have really been outstanding for us.' Meanwhile, Ryan steadfastly refused to enter a debate about the Springboks' tactics in their recent victory over Italy. The forwards coach claimed to have not seen the Boks' bizarre midfield lifts as a precursor to mauls in Gqeberha, saying he only saw the first kick-off which was deliberately short to manufacture an early scrum. 'It's pretty clear what they want to do, eh?' Ryan said of the latter in reference to the Boks' liking for the set piece. The All Blacks will host the world champions in Auckland and Wellington in Rugby Championship Tests in September.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
'Scaling back is always okay': Inside Victoria Devine's bathroom renovation
When planning a bathroom renovation, there are lots of exciting decisions to be made. What tiles will you choose? Will you have a bathtub or an extra-large shower? And, most importantly, how will you afford it? When financial expert and host of She's on the Money, Victoria Devine embarked on a bathroom renovation, staying in control of her budget was a top priority. "Renovations rarely go exactly to plan," she says. Unsurprisingly, her first step before undertaking the renovation was making sure she had a 'financial safety net'. "The amount needed differs depending on the property you're renovating, but as a blanket rule I recommend a buffer of 10 to 20 percent of your total budget," she says. "If you're doing up an older home or anything structural, lean closer to the 20 percent to be safe." The buffer was also there in the instance that problems or unwanted surprises pop up. "Being financially and mentally prepared means less stress when problems come up," she says. "Have early chats with your builder about common surprises based on your property type so you're not caught off guard when they come." The features most important to Devine in the new bathrooms were "quality, style and functionality". She wanted practical items that were great value and ended up choosing Reece's Posh range for the big-ticket items. "The vanities and back-to-wall baths were standout pieces: easy to customise, super functional, and designed to last," she says. "I know they'll still look great for years to come." For the rooms, she settled on a neutral colour palette with large square 'griege' tiles, pared with smaller rectangular sage green tiles as a feature. The finished bathroom includes a large shower with built-in recess for toiletries, a separate bathtub, matte black tap-ware, built-in timber vanity and round mirror with in-built storage. Now that she's been through the process herself, the finance guru has plenty of money tips to share for those embarking on a similar journey, including having clear rules on where to spend and where to save. "Spending should be prioritised towards good trades and anything structural," she says. "Save on finishes and styling touches that can be easily changed later. "You can always upgrade these along the way when your budget has more breathing room." If you've begun to realise costs are creeping up and your budget is dwindling, Devine suggests to "pause and reassess". "Have a clear list of your non-negotiables and the things you're happy to let go," she says. "Scaling back is always okay. Your financial wellbeing should come first, always." With any renovation, one of the biggest decisions is how to fund it. Before you decide, Devine recommends weighing up the pros and cons that come with each option. "Home equity is usually more affordable than other options, but it's important to make sure you're not overextending," she says. "A mix of equity and savings can offer flexibility and reduce repayment pressure. "Be cautious with personal loans as they often come with higher interest rates and stricter terms." Devine's top three considerations when working out your budget: 1. Council permits are often not initially considered and fly under the radar until it is too late. Make sure you look at the regulations for renovating in your area to factor those costs into your budget. 2. If the renovation requires you to move out temporarily, accommodation and storage costs can add up quickly. 3. Interest costs when taking out a renovation loan are easy to forget but should be factored into the budget too.
