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ABC News
05-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
The global path to Parliament for one of the country's newest Labor MPs
In her past life as a lawyer, newly-elected South Australian Labor MP Claire Clutterham acted for the Saudi Arabian Government, an Australian coal mine operator, and a developer building "the world's largest racecourse" in Dubai. Now, she is preparing to head to Canberra to become the first woman and third Labor MP in history to represent the eastern Adelaide seat of Sturt. Having secured a more than seven per cent swing in what was an ultra-marginal and blue-ribbon Liberal seat, Ms Clutterham said she defied her party's own polling, which in the lead-up to Saturday's election showed the contest was still a "coin toss" between the major parties. Election essentials: Ms Clutterham's ultimately resounding victory in Sturt paved the way for Labor to win all seven metropolitan Adelaide federal seats, and bolstered the Albanese Government's majority in Parliament. "The magnitude of the win was a pleasant surprise," the MP elect told ABC Radio Adelaide on Monday. " To get the result that we did was extraordinary. " But with the election now behind her, what experience will Ms Clutterham bring to Sturt and the broader Labor caucus? Advising on overseas energy and mining projects Ms Clutterham grew up in the Riverland and now lives in Adelaide, where she has spent the past few years as a Norwood Payneham and St Peters councillor and Royal Flying Doctor Service board member. Claire Clutterham says getting the result she did in Sturt was "extraordinary". ( ABC News: Brant Cumming ) She has also worked as a lawyer for 20 years, spending eight of those years working overseas. Her CV — published online by LK Law — states that between 2008 and 2016, she acted for "government and private enterprises in international arbitration proceedings in the Middle East and Hong Kong". The document lists several matters on which she worked. They include negotiating a commercial settlement for a Saudia Arabian "state entity" involved in the construction of an oil pipeline, as well as providing advice to a Kuwaiti "state employer" on a clean fuels project. The CV states Ms Clutterham also acted for the operator of an Australian coal mine, as well as a "large United Arab Emirates/French company in various disputes relating to cement and oil waste plants". International work a 'tremendous experience' Ms Clutterham previously told reporters that she spent most of her time overseas working in Dubai. "There was a local law firm and a British law firm," she said in March. "It was a tremendous experience." Claire Clutterham was supported by SA Premier Peter Malinsuaskas and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the election campaign. ( ABC News: Jason Edwards ) Ms Clutterham's CV also states she represented a "major developer" in relation to a contract dispute "arising out of the construction of the world's largest racecourse development in Dubai". It states she also represented a Korean contractor involving the construction of an offshore pipeline in Qatar. In March, Ms Clutterham said her experience working overseas gave her a "really well-rounded perspective and ability to advocate and stand up for anyone". "I met people and I got to deal with people from all over the world," she said. "Dubai … is a real melting pot, it's a real hub for business and financial services and there were people with hugely-diverse backgrounds and perspectives. " What it taught me was to respect and appreciate all perspectives. " The ABC asked Ms Clutterham where she stood on climate change, a key issue raised by voters in the lead-up to the election. In a statement she said she looked forward to being a "strong advocate". "I want to see Australia continue on its path to becoming a renewable energy superpower and leader on climate action — and will work as part of the Albanese government to deliver that," she said. "I repeatedly spoke during the campaign about the need to expedite the transition to Net Zero and to protect our environment from climate change, including at the local level through community batteries and more green space." Working closer to home Ms Clutterham's legal career spans beyond her work overseas. According to her CV, she also acted for the South Australian Government during the construction of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and taught law courses at the University of Adelaide. The document states she has also drafted and implemented policies "with respect to modern slavery, whistleblowing, data protection privacy, and acting as privacy officers, including leading the defence of FOI (freedom of information) requests". Claire Clutterham says she is already looking ahead at how she can retain Sturt in 2028. ( ABC News: Brant Cumming ) Her task now is to deliver on her election promises, including building a freight bypass around Adelaide to help divert trucks off Portrush Road. In March, the federal Labor government committed $525 million over 10 years to the project, as part of stage one of the High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN), in the 2025-26 federal budget. The State Government is yet to match the funding. "There's a huge amount of support and impetus to finally get this project done," Ms Clutterham said on Monday. "(The) State Government will be releasing their budget in June and that will have more information about the extent of the State Government contribution." Delivering on such promises could be crucial to Ms Clutterham's future in Sturt, with the MP elect already eyeing off the next federal election. "I'm already thinking what am I going to do to hold this in 2028," she said. " I don't know if there is any such thing as a safe seat anymore. " Read more about the federal election: Want even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 Catch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Steven Gerrard ‘thrilled to be coming to Dublin' as ticket prices for Liverpool icon's Vicar Street event revealed
LIVERPOOL fans will have a chance to spend an evening with Steven Gerrard at Vicar Street on June 27. The date is of sentimental importance to anyone with an affiliation with The Reds as it will be the 20th anniversary of their 2 VICAR STREET MUSIC VENUE IN DUBLIN. PICTURE BT JOE DUNNE SEE STORY 'IR ROLLING' BY NICK BRAMHILL 13/10/02 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 2 The 44-year-old has been out of work since parting ways with Saudia Arabian club Al Ettifaq Credit: Getty Tickets have gone on sale this morning Promoting his upcoming trip across the Irish Sea the Premier League all-time great said: "I'm thrilled to be coming to Dublin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our incredible Champions League win. "It's a moment that will forever be etched in my memory. "I'm looking forward to sharing some of my favourite stories and memories with the fans along with all things Liverpool FC and this season's momentous 20th league Title." Read More On Irish Football Gerrard, 44, has been out of work from a managerial point of view since A mutual exit was agreed as pressure with his side languishing just five points above the relegation zone. Al-Ettifaq slumped to 12th in the table after winning just five of their 17 league games under him over the course of the season. Earlier this week the club's head of football Most read in Football Having joined Appearing on Saudi programme Our Club, Al-Ettifaq head of football Hatim Al-Mashaal lifted the lid on Gerrard's exit. Man Utd and Spurs on course for £100m winner-takes-all Europa League final despite two of their worst seasons ever Al-Mashaal said: "Gerrard waived half of his contract with Al-Ettifaq, and the other part has been scheduled. "He waived £10million because if the club had been relegated with him, it would have caused a crisis in his coaching career. "So the agreement to leave was a mutual one between the club and the coach." Upon leaving his role, Gerrard was philosophical over his exit. The former "However, I leave with great respect for the club and the country. "I have no doubt that the work being done will bring success in the future and I wish the team the very best for the rest of the season. "From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture. "Overall I have learnt a lot and it's been a positive experience personally and for my family as well."
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Paris Saint-Germain reaches French Cup final by rallying past Dunkerque 4-2
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain avoided a huge upset when it rallied from two goals down to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 and reach the French Cup final on Tuesday. It seemed a mismatch between unbeaten Ligue 1 leader PSG and Dunkerque, which is fifth in Ligue 2. But PSG's fourth goal only came deep into stoppage time and on the counterattack with Dunkerque pushing hard for an equalizer. Dunkerque took confidence from knocking out top-tier sides Auxerre, Lille and Brest in previous rounds and started strongly against a PSG team that has given away careless goals this season, just like in previous years. Dunkerque's first goal came after seven minutes when a free kick from the left was flicked on to the back post, with center half Vincent Sasso left unmarked to score. The second came after 27 minutes and made bad viewing for PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov and his defense. A routine long kick from the goalkeeper was headed on by Gaëtan Courtet, who beat PSG captain Marquinhos in the air, and Saudia Arabian midfielder Muhanad Al-Saad latched onto the ball and finished confidently. PSG top scorer Ousmane Dembélé made it 2-1 just before the break and the equalizer came shortly after when Marquinhos headed in Dembélé's cross following a corner. Television replays showed the ball hitting Marquinhos' back before going out and not a Dunkerque player. 'The frustrating thing is that it was never a corner,' Dunkerque captain Opa Sangante said. 'It was the turning point of the match.' Désiré Doué's deflected strike made it 3-2 and Dembélé sprinted through to complete the scoring with his 32nd goal of the season. PSG's opponent will be the winner of Wednesday's semifinal match between fourth-tier Cannes and top-flight Reims. The final is on May 24. Reims won the trophy twice during its heyday in the 1950s and last reached the final in 1977, while Cannes won its only final in 1932. The southern club launched the careers of France greats Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira. PSG is set to repeat its double from last season and can clinch a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title on Saturday. ___
The Guardian
23-02-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Trump's bullshit blitz has Europe on its knees
Was it really only a month ago that the pole-dancer patron, fridge explorer, Brexit get-doer, model bus maker, sofa-strainer, wall-spaffer, current Daily Mail columnist and former British prime minister Boris Johnson eulogised the inauguration of Donald Trump in the Mail, recounting how, as the 'invisible pulse of power surged' from the battered bible into the hand of Trump: 'I saw the moment the world's wokerati had worked so hard to prevent.' I hope Johnson is pleased with the way things have worked out. Because now the foolish wokerati have been schooled beyond Johnson's wettest dreams. It's the Trump-Putin-bin Salman party! An adjudicated sex offender and convicted fraudster, and a man who sanctioned a chemical warfare hit, killing a British citizen on British soil, have met at the luxury Saudia Arabian hotel of another man, who, according to the US, reportedly approved the murder and subsequent dismemberment of a journalist, to discuss the similarly brutal dismemberment of Ukraine, without consulting either Ukraine itself or the countries most directly affected by the legitimisation of Putin's territorial anxieties. Don't worry, Poland! Stable genius Trump has got this covered, so break out the bone saws, pop the cork on the novichok and grab the girls by the pussy! There are 1970s Italian slasher films with less gruesome plotlines. Well said, Boris Johnson! That's certainly stuck it to the wokerati! If only Johnson, and Trump's other cheerleaders in the rightwing press and on the right of the house, could be brave enough to call out Trump for what he is. If only Johnson had the moral courage of Ed Davey from the Liberal Democrats. In what newly warped reality does that sentence even exist? But, on balance, the whitewashing of the deaths of tens of thousands of Ukrainians is a small price to pay for the delight Trump has bought to the smiling faces of people who hate the transgender community, wild swimming enthusiasts and Guardian readers. Sniffing mineral rights in the air, like the smell of napalm in the morning, Trump has grabbed Ukraine by the pussy and he ain't gonna let go. Trump is, unequivocally, the worst thing to happen to human civilisation since Hitler. And Ricky Gervais's After Life. European politicians more rational and less self-serving than Johnson are trying to formulate the correct response to Trump's rapid and reckless redrawing of the postwar world disorder in his own, and Russia's, interests. The correct response is to shit your pants. On Tuesday, Trump even blamed Ukraine itself for being invaded, which is a bit like blaming E Jean Carroll herself for being sexually abused in a department store changing room. Couldn't she have cut a pre-emptive deal before things escalated? Victims! Always blaming someone else. But Trump has put the idea that the invasion of Ukraine is Ukraine's fault out there now, on the world stage, amplified by his collaborators in the tech bro media, and it will gradually calcify into one of those persistent alternative facts. By Wednesday he'd called Zelenskyy a dictator (and a mediocre comedian, which in my opinion is even worse). And it's that kind of reshaping of reality that needs a coherent European response. Recently, the US vice-president, JD Vance, who has the exact same face-beard as the main male oppressor in the TV adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale, came and told the Munich security conference that Scotland had made it illegal to pray silently in your own home. Many things are illegal in Scotland. Fruit, for example, and cushions, which are deemed too soft by the Scottish Cushion Committee. But not silent private prayer. Largely ignoring dead-in-the-water Ukraine, Vance also told Europe we had some kind of moral duty to allow unchecked, factually inaccurate bullshit to clog our infosphere via Trump's tech bro acolytes' social media platforms, his inflammatory comments about illegal Scottish prayer in the same speech proving exactly why such regulation is required. And I think he knows this. Predictably, Vancewas one of the three main early investors in Rumble, the social media site for all the people whose conspiratorial untruths and borderline criminality make them too toxic for other social media sites – Russell Brand, Alex Jones and Darth Vader etc – so he personally stood to profit from this sort of popularisation of inflammatory actionable crap. As did fellow Rumble original main investor Peter Thiel, the man behind Palantir, the big tech company Wriggling Wes Streeting is keen to hand all our NHS data to, revealing an interlocking and endless web of bad influence that only 'cat woman' Carole Cadwalladr had the persistence of vision to apprehend, and she's currently shunting off to a subscription Substack site, a crowdfunded Cassandra in an era busy eating its own brainstem. For a brief period around teatime on Monday, Keir Starmer, who once left his 'village and went to the city of Leeds' and 'discovered a whole new world of indie bands – like Orange Juice and the Wedding Present' delusionally imagined he could be some kind of go-between twixt observable reality and Trump. But did West Yorkshire jangle-pop pioneers the Wedding Present radically retool their signature sound for 1991's Seamonsters album just so Starmer could become a Neville Chamberlain for the cover-mounted fanzine flexidisc generation? We have staved off outright fascism throughout most of Europe pretty well for 80 years now, but outright fascism in Europe was never quite so well funded and promoted as it is now, since the US government and the social media platforms that do its bidding decided backing outright fascism was a good way to smash the EU. Think what Hitler could have achieved if he'd had Twitter, currently X, and Google at his disposal. He wouldn't have needed the V2 rocket, Lord Haw-Haw and Hugo Boss. He could have razed half of Europe with a Hulk Hogan meme, some persuasive online misinformation and a dozen jauntily askew baseball caps. Stewart Lee tours Stewart Lee vs the Man-Wulf this year, with a Royal Festival Hall run in July. He appears in a benefit show for Just Stop Oil at Walthamstow Trades Hall, London, on 8 April Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Muscatine woman charged in graffiti incidents also facing hate crime, harassment charges
New details are emerging in the graffiti incidents that took place in Muscatine on January 26. According to information from 11 criminal complaints, Alisa Staats, 30, is facing charges in these incidents: She is accused of throwing bricks at a window and a camera at Susan Clark Junior High, causing over $3,000 in damages. The school was named after the first child to integrate into a Muscatine school in the 19th century. The vehicle seen in security video was found at Staats' home and a search warrant turned up a brick in her home. She is accused of leaving swastikas on St. Mathias Catholic Church. There is no video of Staats doing this but a search warrant revealed swastikas in her home and the graffiti was similar to other graffiti in the city. She is accused of vandalism at Muscatine Community College, which had five swastikas and a racial slur. Video from the college shows Staats walking up to a garage with something in her hand and a search warrant turned up swastikas at her home. She is accused of vandalizing Jibaro Restaurant, which serves Puerto Rican food, with multiple swastikas and 'we don't want you here.' There is no video at the restaurant, but the graffiti was similar to other incidents. Staats is accused of placing swastikas and two names on a wall at Guadalajara Restaurant, which serves Mexican food. According to the criminal complaint, 'it should be noted that Staats has an active no-contact order with (the names on the wall). This will be considered a hate crime as it was racially motivated' She also targeted the Merrill Hotel, which was hosting a large group of Chinese students in Muscatine for events, with two swastikas. One was near the hotel's outdoor sign. She allegedly left swastikas and other graffiti at Muscatine City Hall. Staats is seen on video vandalizing the wall and spitting on a statue. The complaint says this is considered a hate crime because City Hall has no political affiliation. She is accused of leaving multiple swastikas at an address in the city that is owned by Mayor Brad Bark. Video shows Staats in the area, vandalizing other properties. The criminal complaint for this charge says this is a hate crime because of political affiliation. A criminal complaint says Staats left swastikas at Pearl City Tobacco & Liquor, whose owner is Saudia Arabian. This is considered a hate crime. She is accused of leaving multiple swastikas at Pete's Tap and a sandwich shop. Staats is also facing a harassment charge. According to that criminal complaint, she threatened the transporting officer and his family several times. She has a preliminary hearing on the charges on February 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
