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Courier-Mail
4 hours ago
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Fitness couple swaps the beach for the Hinterland
Gold Coast fitness couple Ash and Laura Minchin are moving their young family across the border after snapping up a stunning Tweed Hinterland home. The Minchins – who recently opened a new Strong Pilates Studio at Robina, adding to their centres at Southport, Burleigh Heads and Gladesville in Sydney – are swapping Kirra for Carool in northern NSW. They paid $2.35m for the five-bedroom 'Coomalie Park' homestead. While their beachside apartment offered plenty of living area, the rolling lawns and views out to the southern Coast won over the busy couple. 'When we first saw the property, we could imagine having a coffee in the morning or a wine in the afternoon, looking out to the coast with our super-active girls playing in front of us on the lawn,' said Ms Minchin. 'It's a beautiful home and we just couldn't stop thinking about the lifestyle it would offer our family.' MORE: Theme park legend's crypto hideaway hits the market Zac Efron's Aussie long lunch haunt is on the market The home was sold through LJ Hooker Coolangatta-Tweed's Jo Lynch. 'Premium acreage living remains in-demand and Coomalie Park attracted strong inquiry during the campaign,' Ms Lynch said. 'It sits on an elevated aspect with stunning views to the city's southern coastline. 'Floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living areas capture the hinterland setting that surrounds the property. 'It's a blend of nature and contemporary design.' The main residence includes four bedrooms while a self-contained pool house offers a luxurious guest retreat. Ms Minchin said the pool house would be particularly useful in accommodating visiting overseas and interstate family and friends. The Minchins are originally from Sydney, where commuting an hour each way for work was common, so living across the border wasn't an issue. 'Some people have a mindset that you'd never want to live in NSW because it's too far away,' said Ms Minchin. 'But we're still only 25 minutes to the southern end of the Gold Coast and 40 minutes to our new Robina studio.' Ms Minchin said Pilates was the fastest growing fitness industry in Australia. 'Pilates is often put into the same basket as yoga, but Strong Pilates is completely different,' she said. 'With Strong Pilates, it's somewhat of a hybrid of cardio, strength and conditioning. 'It's extremely popular among women but we are attracting a lot of men, as well. 'And those men are giving up their gym memberships after trying Strong Pilates because they are getting a full muscle workout, as well.'
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sky CEO on the Need to Get AI Policies Right: 'It's Very Hard to Put the Genie Back in the Bottle'
Comcast-owned European pay-TV, media and telecom giant Sky's CEO Dana Strong told a London conference on Tuesday that getting AI policies and regulations right is key given the speed of technological change. During a fireside chat at Deloitte and Enders Analysis' Media & Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference, she said about Sky's approach to AI: 'We are thinking about AI as a cultural movement nside the organization.' She highlighted it should be seen as 'an amplification' of people's work inside Sky, touting a 'Dragon's Den of AI' within the company. More from The Hollywood Reporter Emma Thompson Set for Locarno Fest Leopard Club Award, 'The Dead of Winter' World Premiere 'The Real Housewives of London' Cast: Who's Starring in Glitzy Brit-Bound Installment? Pierce Brosnan Talks 'MobLand' Finale, James Bond and Who Sophie's Real Dad Is in 'Mamma Mia!' Sky is using AI 'quite prolifically' in the advertising department. In show creation, 'we use AI as first-generation tools,' such as language translation and post-production. 'We are in the early innings' in this space. And in sports, it will help provide a 'more bespoke' offering to viewers depending on their interest in angles and the like. Copyright protection is key, and a proposed opt-out rule in the U.K. approach to AI, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted works unless the holder actively opts out, is not the right approach, Strong said. 'It's very hard to put the genie back in the bottle, so we need to get it right now,' she said. Continuing to discuss the issue of copyright worries, she added: 'I can't fathom how a small producer keeps up.' The future of Warner Bros. Discovery's content partnership with Sky was not part of Tuesday's debate, even though that has been a popular industry conversation topic. given that WBD is planning to launch HBO Max in the U.K. in 2026 when the companies' previous output deal expires. The two companies previously reached a new distribution and bundling agreement that will see Sky subscribers get the advertising-supported version of HBO Max bundled at no extra cost. Sky users will also continue to get HBO shows, such as The Last of Us and House of the Dragon, on Sky Atlantic and on demand, with the deal covering series that air before the end of 2025. Last year, Strong had also appeared at the event, outlining Sky's sports strategy. That topic was also in focus this year. Asked about Sky's resilience in a tough market, Strong highlighted the role of technology, such as moving from satellite to newer delivery forms. 'I spend a lot of time internally talking about my passion for sport,' Strong said on Tuesday. 'We've been able to increase the volume of sport by 50 percent just in the last year, and so we're able to do 100 streams simultaneously. The volume of sport that we're able to give to customers and choice is very different than what it would have been 10 years ago.' Mentioning that Sky will soon have expanded English Premier League soccer rights, she concluded that 'given the level of disruption,' the focus of her team at Sky is always to 'believe in better' and continue to innovate. Asked about how Sky's own marketing and its advertising business are affected by technological change, Strong shared that automation and deeper localization are key focus areas for her. 'And it is much more social-driven than TV-driven,' she said about a key upcoming marketing campaign. Tuesday's conference also featured top executives from the likes of the Walt Disney Co., U.K. public broadcaster BBC, streaming giant Netflix, and Sky Studios. Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sky Boss Dana Strong Raises Artificial Intelligence Copyright Concerns: 'I Can't Fathom How A Small Producer Keeps Up'
Sky boss Dana Strong says artificial intelligence (AI) has become a 'cultural movement' within the organization, but she has serious concerns about IP protection. Strong cited the new opt-out system being considered by the UK government, which would mean copyright holders would need to opt-out from having their material used for training AI models. This has caused concern amongst producers, rightsholders and all and sundry. The legislation is currently making its way through parliament but has not yet been passed. More from Deadline 'Flight 149' Director Hopes Evidence Uncovered During Filming Will Help Hostages Win Legal Case Against UK Government & British Airways Tastes Great, Less Filling? Report On Meta Plan For Cheaper, Fully AI-Made Ads Boosts Tech Giant's Stock As Media Agency Shares Slump Artificial Intelligence Influencers To Get D.C.'s Acclaim At The AI Honors Ceremony 'If we as a large organization spend our resources fighting for IP rights I can't fathom how a small producer keeps up,' she added. 'Protecting copyright is a very big issue in AI and some consequences of the opt out are impossible to police.' Speaking at the Deloitte and Enders Media & Telecoms 2025 and Beyond Conference this morning, Strong said 'it's hard to keep the genie back in the bottle.' Within Sky, however, she said AI has become a 'cultural movement,' and she pointed out how much Sky is using the tech to improve both systems and also programme making. Strong talked up Sky's place in the sports world, saying that the pay-TV giant has increased its volume by 50%. 'I say we get the Olympics on screen every weekend in terms of the average number of games we are giving customers,' she added. 'There is more range and choice.' She was speaking upon the launch of a new Sky Glass Air TV for £6 per month, which comes out next week. Strong was speaking at the Deloitte Conference just prior to BBC boss Tim Davie, Netflix EMEA chief Larry Tanz and UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Everything We Know About 'Happy Gilmore 2' So Far
Canberra Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Canberra Times
Protein all the rage for (Mr) men and women of a certain age
It's difficult to stay across the health status of eggs - it seems to change from week to week - but all the science I need to convince me we're on the right track can be found in the Mr. Men TV series where Mr Strong eats, like, a lot of eggs - a regime which enables him to turn an entire barn upside down, fill it with water and use it to extinguish a blazing corn field.
The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Payday grocery deals: Who has the cheapest prices this weekend in South Africa?
As South Africans head into month-end with replenished wallets, the pressure is on to stretch those earnings at the till. With the cost of living still climbing, shoppers are hunting for the best bargains to fill their trolleys without breaking the bank. This week, we compared 16 everyday grocery items at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths to find out where you can get the most value for your money. Pick n Pay stands out as the most affordable supermarket for essential groceries, offering some relief for budget-conscious shoppers. Here's how the total cost of the basket stacks up this week: Checkers – R854.85 – R854.85 Pick n Pay – R864.84 – R864.84 Shoprite – R886.84 – R886.84 Woolworths – R911.84 Checkers comes out on top as the most affordable option, with a full basket costing R854.85. Pick n Pay follows at R864.84, while Shoprite and Woolworths are the most expensive options this week at R886.84 and R911.84 respectively. SASSA grant recipients can maximise their funds this month by taking advantage of special discounts and in-store promotions. We do not factor in discounts or card-holder specials in this comparison. When the exact name-brand items are not available, we use the nearest alternative house-brand. Due to fluctuations in prices both inland and at the coast in South Africa, the prices below are based on those payable in Gauteng. Product Checkers Shoprite Pick n Pay Woolworths 500g Fatti's & Moni's spaghetti R19.99 R19.99 R19.99 R22.99 400g smooth Black Cat peanut butter R54.99 R54.99 R49.99 R49.99 1kg Jungle Oats R44.99 R44.99 R54.99 R49.99 Joko Strong Quality Teabags 100 pack R66.99 R66.99 R66.99 R57.99 Albany Superior Sliced White Bread Loaf 700g R24.99 R19.99 R18.99 R20.99 Sunfoil Pure Sunflower Seed Oil 2L R64.99 R89.99 R69.99 R84.99 Iwisa Super Maize Meal Bag 2.5kg R39.99 R44.99 R41.99 R38.99 Selati Pure White Sugar Bag 2.5kg R56.99 R72.99 R72.99 R64.99 Clover Full Cream Fresh Milk 2L R32.99 R21.99 R32.99 R38.99 Tastic Long Grain Parboiled Rice 2kg R44.99 R46.99 R35.99 R46.99 Snowflake Cake Wheat Flour 2.5kg R42.99 R42.99 R41.99 R41.99 Dettol Original Bath Soap 175g R18.99 R18.99 R18.99 R18.99 Rama Original 70% Fat Spread 500g R36.99 R29.99 R36.99 R36.99 Nescafe Ricoffy Instant Coffee 750g R144.99 R164.99 R164.99 R168.99 Coca-Cola Original Less Sugar Bottle 2L R27.99 R27.99 R26.99 R27.99 Twinsaver Luxury Twin Ply Toilet Paper 9 Pack R69.99 R89.99 R79.99 R87.99 TOTAL R854.85 R886.84 R864.84 R911.84 *Please note the prices are subject to change and were accurate at the time of publishing. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
