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West Australian
20-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
St John WA delivers free first aid training to Mid West schools thanks to Beach Energy, Mitsui E&P Australia
Hundreds of students across the Mid West have been empowered to know what to do in an emergency — with some even inspired to pursue a career in health — after taking part a free first aid training program. The free, age-appropriate First Aid Focus initiative was delivered to more than 400 students at three primary schools and two high schools in Mingenew, Three Springs, Eneabba, Morawa and Carnamah thanks to almost $30,000 donated by Beach Energy and Mitsui E&P Australia. The funding has also resulted in two accredited adult first aid courses to train community first responders, and will go towards the servicing of 86 automated external defibrillators across the North Midlands area and installation of four new publicly available AEDs in Dongara. The program targets students from pre-kindy to Year 12. Dongara District High School deputy principal Robyn Niemack said the training had inspired future paramedics, doctors and nurses. 'The visit from St John WA's youth and community trainer Rachel was enjoyed by all, and the children took away so much valuable information,' she said. 'In addition to this, after talking to many of the students, it seems that Rachel has also inspired some of them to pursue careers in health. What an impact she has had.' St John WA social sustainability manager Angel Robins said corporate support was gratefully received and would help regional people 'have the confidence to step forward in a life-threatening emergency, call triple-0 and assist until the ambulance arrives'. 'By strengthening CPR skills and providing AEDs to help monitor hearts, the odds of survival increases — we call it the chain of survival and without the community, the chain would be broken,' she said. Beach Energy executive vice-president onshore and offshore assets Glenn Watt said the company was proud to support St John WA to deliver vital services to local communities. 'Together with Mitsui, our partnership with St John WA is one of more than a dozen we have with local Mid West organisations focusing on health, education, First Nations ranger programs, and business development initiatives,' he said. St John WA's North Midlands sub centre also provides free first aid training to more than 860 residents through an annual Three Springs Golf Club fundraiser in July each year. Seven Group Holdings is a major shareholder of Beach Energy and Seven West Media. Seven West Media is the owner of West Australian Newspapers, which publishes The Midwest Times.
The Advertiser
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint
A global search has led to Supercars appointing a new chief executive from the past, with James Warburton to once again take over the reins. Warburton returns to Supercars as the replacement for Shane Howard after a five-year stint as Seven West Media boss. He will officially begin in his role on July 23, with Howard transitioning to a newly created role as director of motorsport. Warburton previously led Supercars from 2013 to 2017, his tenure including dropping reference to V8s in the championship's title to open the door to new manufacturers and different engine types. "Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I'm honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase," Warburton said in a statement. "This is a championship with passionate fans, incredible on-track action, and huge potential to grow. "The business has evolved significantly in recent years and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation already in place." Warburton had also orchestrated a landmark broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports, which brought financial stability to the teams but was criticised by fans due to the mixture of pay TV and free-to-air broadcasts. He then left Supercars to join advertising company APN Outdoor before taking the helm at Seven West in 2019, overseeing long-term cricket and AFL broadcast deals and the acquisition of regional TV network Prime in 2021. Warburton left the media conglomerate earlier than planned in 2024 amid a tumultuous period for the network, which included allegations made during a defamation trial that the broadcaster had made payments to Bruce Lehrmann. His appointment as Supercars chief is the latest puzzle piece after a number of off-grid changes. Former chief operating officer Tim Watsford left his post in February to join NRL club St George Illawarra as their boss, with two new directors also welcomed to the Supercars board in January. Supercars action will continue in Perth on June 6-8 for round five of the championship. Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney leads the series, followed by reigning champion Will Brown and Grove Racing's Matt Payne. A global search has led to Supercars appointing a new chief executive from the past, with James Warburton to once again take over the reins. Warburton returns to Supercars as the replacement for Shane Howard after a five-year stint as Seven West Media boss. He will officially begin in his role on July 23, with Howard transitioning to a newly created role as director of motorsport. Warburton previously led Supercars from 2013 to 2017, his tenure including dropping reference to V8s in the championship's title to open the door to new manufacturers and different engine types. "Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I'm honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase," Warburton said in a statement. "This is a championship with passionate fans, incredible on-track action, and huge potential to grow. "The business has evolved significantly in recent years and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation already in place." Warburton had also orchestrated a landmark broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports, which brought financial stability to the teams but was criticised by fans due to the mixture of pay TV and free-to-air broadcasts. He then left Supercars to join advertising company APN Outdoor before taking the helm at Seven West in 2019, overseeing long-term cricket and AFL broadcast deals and the acquisition of regional TV network Prime in 2021. Warburton left the media conglomerate earlier than planned in 2024 amid a tumultuous period for the network, which included allegations made during a defamation trial that the broadcaster had made payments to Bruce Lehrmann. His appointment as Supercars chief is the latest puzzle piece after a number of off-grid changes. Former chief operating officer Tim Watsford left his post in February to join NRL club St George Illawarra as their boss, with two new directors also welcomed to the Supercars board in January. Supercars action will continue in Perth on June 6-8 for round five of the championship. Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney leads the series, followed by reigning champion Will Brown and Grove Racing's Matt Payne. A global search has led to Supercars appointing a new chief executive from the past, with James Warburton to once again take over the reins. Warburton returns to Supercars as the replacement for Shane Howard after a five-year stint as Seven West Media boss. He will officially begin in his role on July 23, with Howard transitioning to a newly created role as director of motorsport. Warburton previously led Supercars from 2013 to 2017, his tenure including dropping reference to V8s in the championship's title to open the door to new manufacturers and different engine types. "Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I'm honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase," Warburton said in a statement. "This is a championship with passionate fans, incredible on-track action, and huge potential to grow. "The business has evolved significantly in recent years and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation already in place." Warburton had also orchestrated a landmark broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports, which brought financial stability to the teams but was criticised by fans due to the mixture of pay TV and free-to-air broadcasts. He then left Supercars to join advertising company APN Outdoor before taking the helm at Seven West in 2019, overseeing long-term cricket and AFL broadcast deals and the acquisition of regional TV network Prime in 2021. Warburton left the media conglomerate earlier than planned in 2024 amid a tumultuous period for the network, which included allegations made during a defamation trial that the broadcaster had made payments to Bruce Lehrmann. His appointment as Supercars chief is the latest puzzle piece after a number of off-grid changes. Former chief operating officer Tim Watsford left his post in February to join NRL club St George Illawarra as their boss, with two new directors also welcomed to the Supercars board in January. Supercars action will continue in Perth on June 6-8 for round five of the championship. Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney leads the series, followed by reigning champion Will Brown and Grove Racing's Matt Payne.
Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint
A global search has led to Supercars appointing a new chief executive from the past, with James Warburton to once again take over the reins. Warburton returns to Supercars as the replacement for Shane Howard after a five-year stint as Seven West Media boss. He will officially begin in his role on July 23, with Howard transitioning to a newly created role as director of motorsport. Warburton previously led Supercars from 2013 to 2017, his tenure including dropping reference to V8s in the championship's title to open the door to new manufacturers and different engine types. "Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I'm honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase," Warburton said in a statement. "This is a championship with passionate fans, incredible on-track action, and huge potential to grow. "The business has evolved significantly in recent years and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation already in place." Warburton had also orchestrated a landmark broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports, which brought financial stability to the teams but was criticised by fans due to the mixture of pay TV and free-to-air broadcasts. He then left Supercars to join advertising company APN Outdoor before taking the helm at Seven West in 2019, overseeing long-term cricket and AFL broadcast deals and the acquisition of regional TV network Prime in 2021. Warburton left the media conglomerate earlier than planned in 2024 amid a tumultuous period for the network, which included allegations made during a defamation trial that the broadcaster had made payments to Bruce Lehrmann. His appointment as Supercars chief is the latest puzzle piece after a number of off-grid changes. Former chief operating officer Tim Watsford left his post in February to join NRL club St George Illawarra as their boss, with two new directors also welcomed to the Supercars board in January. Supercars action will continue in Perth on June 6-8 for round five of the championship. Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney leads the series, followed by reigning champion Will Brown and Grove Racing's Matt Payne.
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint
A global search has led to Supercars appointing a new chief executive from the past, with James Warburton to once again take over the reins. Warburton returns to Supercars as the replacement for Shane Howard after a five-year stint as Seven West Media boss. He will officially begin in his role on July 23, with Howard transitioning to a newly created role as director of motorsport. Warburton previously led Supercars from 2013 to 2017, his tenure including dropping reference to V8s in the championship's title to open the door to new manufacturers and different engine types. "Supercars holds a very special place in Australian sport, and I'm honoured to be returning to lead the business into its next phase," Warburton said in a statement. "This is a championship with passionate fans, incredible on-track action, and huge potential to grow. "The business has evolved significantly in recent years and I'm excited to build on the strong foundation already in place." Warburton had also orchestrated a landmark broadcast rights deal with Fox Sports, which brought financial stability to the teams but was criticised by fans due to the mixture of pay TV and free-to-air broadcasts. He then left Supercars to join advertising company APN Outdoor before taking the helm at Seven West in 2019, overseeing long-term cricket and AFL broadcast deals and the acquisition of regional TV network Prime in 2021. Warburton left the media conglomerate earlier than planned in 2024 amid a tumultuous period for the network, which included allegations made during a defamation trial that the broadcaster had made payments to Bruce Lehrmann. His appointment as Supercars chief is the latest puzzle piece after a number of off-grid changes. Former chief operating officer Tim Watsford left his post in February to join NRL club St George Illawarra as their boss, with two new directors also welcomed to the Supercars board in January. Supercars action will continue in Perth on June 6-8 for round five of the championship. Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney leads the series, followed by reigning champion Will Brown and Grove Racing's Matt Payne.
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Decorated Australian veteran loses defamation appeal over Afghanistan killings
Meanwhile a veterans' advocate called on prosecutors to speed up their investigations of war crime allegations in Afghanistan that have left innocent soldiers under a cloud of suspicion. Three court judges unanimously rejected his appeal of a judge's ruling in 2023 that Mr Roberts-Smith was not defamed by newspaper articles published in 2018 that accused him of a range of war crimes. Justice Anthony Besanko had ruled that the accusations were substantially true to a civil standard and Mr Roberts-Smith was responsible for four of the six unlawful deaths of non-combatants he had been accused of. Mr Roberts-Smith later said he would immediately seek to appeal the decision in the High Court, his final appeal option. 'I continue to maintain my innocence and deny these egregious, spiteful allegations,' he said in a statement. 'Sunlight is said to be the best disinfectant, and I believe one day soon the truth will prevail,' he added. Tory Maguire, an executive of Nine Entertainment that published the articles Mr Roberts-Smith claimed were untrue, welcomed the ruling as an 'emphatic win'. 'Today is also a great day for investigative journalism and underscores why it remains highly valued by the Australian people,' Ms Maguire said. The marathon 110-day trial is estimated to have cost 25 million Australian dollars (£12 million) in legal fees that Mr Roberts-Smith will likely be liable to pay. Mr Roberts-Smith has been financially supported by Australian billionaire Kerry Stokes whose media business Seven West Media is a rival of Nine Entertainment. Reporter Nick McKenzie, who was personally sued, said Mr Roberts-Smith must be held accountable before the criminal justice system. He has never faced criminal charges, which must be proven to the higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt. Only one Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign has been charged with a war crime, former Special Air Service Regiment soldier Oliver Schulz. Schulz has been charged with murdering an unarmed Afghan, Dad Mohammad, in May 2012 by shooting him three times as the alleged victim, aged in his mid-20s, lay on his back in long grass in Uruzgan province. Schulz was charged in March 2023. He has pleaded not guilty but has yet to stand trial. Schulz is currently taking part in a committal hearing that will decide whether prosecutors have sufficient evidence to warrant a jury trial. An Australian military report released in 2020 found evidence that Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners and civilians. The report recommended 19 current and former soldiers face criminal investigation. It is not clear whether Mr Roberts-Smith was one of them. Police are working with the Office of the Special Investigator, an Australian investigation agency established in 2021, to build cases against elite SAS and Commando Regiments troops who served in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016. The Australian Special Air Service Association, which advocates for veterans, has called for the government to establish a time limit for the Office of the Special Investigator rather than allow the allegations to drag on for decades. 'The whole process of dealing with these allegations needs to be completed at best speed,' the association's chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith said. The single criminal charge laid so far suggested that evidence behind many allegations was not credible, he said. Defence minister Richard Marles, who is acting prime minister in Anthony Albanese's absence, did not immediately respond on Friday to a request for comment. Rights activists have noted that the only Australian to be jailed in relation to war crimes in Afghanistan is whistleblower David McBride. The former army lawyer was sentenced a year ago to almost six years in prison for leaking to the media classified information that exposed allegations of Australian war crimes. Mr Roberts-Smith, 46, is a former SAS corporal who was awarded the Victoria Cross and Medal for Gallantry for his service in Afghanistan. Around 39,000 Australians soldiers served in Afghanistan and 41 were killed. His SAS colleagues are among those calling for him to become the first of Australia's Victoria Cross winners to be stripped of the highest award for gallantry in battle.
