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Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Recruitment begins for £8 million Dumfries and Galloway environmental project
Four posts have been created for the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, which aims to boost environmental restoration. Recruitment is under way for the first jobs for a £8 million environmental project Four posts have been created for the Solway Coast and Marine Projects (SCAMP) – Landscape Connections initiative, which aims to boost environmental restoration across Dumfries and Galloway. Three of the jobs are with Solway Coast Partnership (SFP) and the other is with the Crichton Carbon Centre (CCC). The scheme is being backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Landscape Connections Scheme, which has allocated £1.4 million to shape the project. A further £6.4 million will be awarded if detailed proposals are accepted. SFP partnership manager, Clair McFarlan, said: 'This is a positive step towards making a real difference on the Scottish Solway coast, working with communities to enhance, restore and add value to the saltmarsh, seagrass and native oysters we are lucky enough to have locally. 'If you have a passion for the marine and coastal environment and want to make a lasting contribution to the health of key habitats of the Solway Firth and be part of an exciting new seascape initiative – then look no further.' SFP is recruiting for an administrator, officer and project manager for innovation in restoration. And CCC is aiming to appoint a landscape and wetlands lead. CCC director, Emily Taylor, said: 'The Cairn to Coast project has been developed as part of SCAMP Landscape Connections to take the Crichton Carbon Centre's approaches to prioritising and designing successful peatland restoration projects to wider catchment, wetland and coastal habitat restoration and management. 'The landscape and wetlands Lead position is a brand-new position at the centre. We are looking forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and passionate individual to guide CCC and our partners to deliver exciting and impactful ecosystem restoration projects in the south west of Scotland.' The new posts have been made possible by the heritage fund award as well as the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and South of Scotland Enterprise. Chairman of the council's economy and infrastructure committee, Councillor Andy Ferguson, said: ''Our region has much to offer in terms of landscapes and seascapes, as a beautiful place to live, to enjoy the natural environment and the great outdoors. 'Our natural environment provides a healthy spaces for children, young people and their families to enjoy nature and a great quality of life. These jobs offer an opportunity to engage and restore the coastal and marine environment here on our Solway coast as well as the opportunity to live here surrounded by nature and an active welcoming SCAMP community.'
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Protesters have targeted Albo's Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces board Greta Thunberg's ship
Protesters have gathered outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces intercepted a boat of activists – including Greta Thunberg – that was attempting to challenge the blockade of Gaza. Thunberg was among a group of activists on board the ship aid supplies when the boat was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday Sydney time. Several prerecorded videos were posted to X by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition following the interception, including one where Thunberg urged people to put pressure on the Swedish government to release her and the other protesters as soon as possible. 'If you see this video we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel,' Thunberg said in the video. The Israel Foreign Ministry have dubbed the boat a 'selfie yacht' of 'celebrities' in a post to X, writing the boat was 'safely making its way to the shores of Israel'. 'The passengers are expected to return to their home countries,' the Israel Foreign Ministry wrote to X about 10.54am AEST. Pro-Palestine protesters called a snap protest at Mr Albanese's office in Marrickville on Monday afternoon, wielding signs reading 'Good guys don't block aid' and Palestinian flags. Other signs read 'Hey Albo it's time. Sanction Israel now!' Students for Palestine (SFP) Australia called for the nationwide rallies in response to the interception of the Madleen ship. An SFP co-convener called on Mr Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to expel the Israeli ambassador, cut military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the activists. 'The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released,' the SFP co-convener said in a statement on Instagram. More to come
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Gaza protesters target Albo's office
Protesters have gathered outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces intercepted a boat of activists – including Greta Thunberg – that was attempting to challenge the blockade of Gaza. Thunberg was among a group of activists on board the ship aid supplies when the boat was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday Sydney time. A snap protest in response to Israel's boarding of the Madleen ship and detention of its crew has been held outside the Prime Minister electorate office in Marrickville. NewsWire / John Appleyard Credit: News Corp Australia Several prerecorded videos were posted to X by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition following the interception, including one where Thunberg urged people to put pressure on the Swedish government to release her and the other protesters as soon as possible. 'If you see this video we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel,' Thunberg said in the video. The Israel Foreign Ministry have dubbed the boat a 'selfie yacht' of 'celebrities' in a post to X, writing the boat was 'safely making its way to the shores of Israel'. 'The passengers are expected to return to their home countries,' the Israel Foreign Ministry wrote to X about 10.54am AEST. Protesters outside the Prime Minister's Marrickville Electoral office. NewsWire / John Appleyard Credit: News Corp Australia Protesters are calling for Mr Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to pressure Israel to release the activists. NewsWire / John Appleyard Credit: News Corp Australia Pro-Palestine protesters called a snap protest at Mr Albanese's office in Marrickville on Monday afternoon, wielding signs reading 'Good guys don't block aid' and Palestinian flags. Other signs read 'Hey Albo it's time. Sanction Israel now!' Students for Palestine (SFP) Australia called for the nationwide rallies in response to the interception of the Madleen ship. The rally outside Mr Albanese's office is one of a string of nationwide rallies. NewsWire / John Appleyard Credit: News Corp Australia An SFP co-convener called on Mr Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to expel the Israeli ambassador, cut military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the activists. 'The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released,' the SFP co-convener said in a statement on Instagram. More to come
Herald Sun
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Herald Sun
Protesters target Anthony Albanese's office after Israeli forces boarded Greta Thunberg's ship
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Protesters have gathered outside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces intercepted a boat of activists – including Greta Thunberg – that was attempting to challenge the blockade of Gaza. Thunberg was among a group of activists on board the ship aid supplies when the boat was intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday Sydney time. Several prerecorded videos were posted to X by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition following the interception, including one where Thunberg urged people to put pressure on the Swedish government to release her and the other protesters as soon as possible. 'If you see this video we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel,' Thunberg said in the video. The Israel Foreign Ministry have dubbed the boat a 'selfie yacht' of 'celebrities' in a post to X, writing the boat was 'safely making its way to the shores of Israel'. 'The passengers are expected to return to their home countries,' the Israel Foreign Ministry wrote to X about 10.54am AEST. Pro-Palestine protesters called a snap protest at Mr Albanese's office in Marrickville on Monday afternoon, wielding signs reading 'Good guys don't block aid' and Palestinian flags. Other signs read 'Hey Albo it's time. Sanction Israel now!' Students for Palestine (SFP) Australia called for the nationwide rallies in response to the interception of the Madleen ship. An SFP co-convener called on Mr Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to expel the Israeli ambassador, cut military and economic ties with Israel, and pressure Israel to release the activists. 'The Madleen crew represent the hopes of all those who stand for humanity against the starvation and bombardment of Gazans, and they must be immediately released,' the SFP co-convener said in a statement on Instagram. More to come Originally published as Protesters have targeted Albo's Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces board Greta Thunberg's ship Read related topics: Anthony Albanese
Express Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Essa Lab National Women's Softball from 28th
Patron Ronak Lakhani unveils the new logo of Softball Federation of Pakistan. President SFP Asif Azeem, Senior VP Dr Farhan Essa, Chairperson Yasmeen Haider, vice president Tehmina Asif and Qasim Ali Shah are also seen on the occasion. PHOTO: SFP Essa Lab 15th National Women's Softball Championship will be played in Karachi from 28th May to 1st June. The five-days event will be hosted by the Sindh Softball Association. Women's softball teams from Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Police, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh have been invited to participate in the championship. The executive committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of Softball Federation of Pakistan President Asif Azeem was attended by Federation Patron Ronak Iqbal Lakhani, Senior Vice President and CEO of Essa Laboratories Dr. Farhan Essa Abdullah, Federation Chairperson Yasmin Hyder, Vice President Tehmina Asif, Syed Waseem Hashmi, SSA Secretary Muhammad Zeeshan Merchant and other members. The executive committee decided to hold the event under floodlights considering the weather conditions in Karachi. A softball umpiring course will be conducted before the championship and a new logo of the federation was approved. On this occasion, the patron of the federation, Ronak Lakhani, said that due to the continuous steps taken for the development and promotion of softball in Pakistan, this sport is rapidly gaining popularity. Appreciating the patronage of the championship title sponsor, Essa Laboratories, in the sports, Ronak Lakhani said that no sport can flourish without sponsorship. Providing opportunities for young players to play is a national service. Dr. Farhan Essa said that his organization will continue its partnership with the Softball Federation in the future. "Providing an ideal environment for the female players participating in the National Championship is the top priority," he said.
