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The Irish Sun
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Mayo GAA hopes of ex-All Star, 25, coming back to Ireland extinguished as he extends Aussie Rules career
OISIN Mullin won't be returning to Gaelic football anytime soon after signing a contract extension with Geelong Cats until 2027. The 25-year-old ace first ventured Down Under in 2023 after 2 He was named Young Footballer of the Year for 2020 and 2021 2 He's rocking a new look as well as sport these days Credit: @geelongcats While obviously a wonderful opportunity for him to earn a living on the far side of the world as a professional athlete, it The 2020 All-Star has evidently taken to his new sport like a duck to water as this week saw him agree a two-year contract extension with his Victoria-based AFL outfit. In an Thus far in this campaign he has lined out for the Cats on 18 occasions. Read More On GAA Andrew Mackie, Geelong Cats' Executive General Manager of Football, hailed the Kilmaine native for succeeding at the cross-sport switch that so many understandably struggle with. He praised: "Oisin has shown enormous growth in a short space of time and continues to impress us with his work ethic and willingness to learn. 'As with all our Irish players, we understand the enormity of the decision to move to Australia, we love having Oisín as part of our program. "We can't wait to see him play an important role for us over the next two years and beyond.' Most read in GAA Football He's not the sole Irish player on their books either as Kerry pair Mark O'Connor and Cillian Burke Back in December 2022 Mullin correctly outlined why he reckoned he'd be able to handle the test provided by picking up Aussie Rules at such a late stage in life. David Clifford's son adorably hijacks RTE interview after dad dominates All-Ireland final He detailed: "Was initially meant to come out in the start of July last year and Covid's been an issue and that kind of pushed it back and delayed the season. "So I ended up waiting at home and committing to Mayo last year. "A lot of the attributes can be transferred over. The games in comparison are similar enough. "Obviously it's seen in the International Rules series the similarities of the games."
7NEWS
23-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Pigs put down as authorities investigate video of allegedly shocking conditions at Adelaide piggery
Fourteen pigs have been put down as authorities investigate allegations of neglect highlighted in shocking video which animal activists claim to have captured at a South Australian piggery. Farm Transparency Project says the video — captured by activists who snuck onto the piggery on two separate occasions at night — allegedly shows piles of rotting pig carcasses, in some cases with sick but still alive animals trapped underneath. RSPCA South Australia and the state government's Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) both confirmed they are investigating the claims against the piggery — which they did not name but which FTP said was Andgar Piggery — at Dublin, a small rural town on the Adelaide Plains about 60km north of the state capital. The RSPCA said 14 pigs were euthanised by inspectors who attended the piggery on June 27 and 21 animal welfare notices were issued instructing the piggery owners and manager to take immediate action regarding conditions and maintenance. RSPCA said the owners and managers have been 'formally interviewed' as the 'complex' investigation of the piggery continues. Andgar Piggery declined to comment when contacted by No charges have been laid. Victoria-based activist group FTP said its volunteers entered the piggery at night on June 14 and 20, after being tipped off by a member of the public who had also reported the alleged conditions there to the RSPCA South Australia in May. The volunteers allegedly captured footage which the group claims shows concerning conditions for the pigs inside four separate sheds at the property, including pigs living alongside the decomposing bodies of dead pigs, and sick animals trapped amid a pile of dead pigs. On June 26, FTP supplied a 16-minute clip to the RSPCA, which immediately carried out an inspection at the property on June 27. The FTP posted the full video online on July 13 as animal advocates called for immediate action. Animal Liberation South Australia has since organised a protest outside the piggery on July 19, also calling for action. Farm Transparency Project executive director Chris Delforce called on the government to do more to protect the welfare of farm animals. 'This is indicative of a public that has zero faith in authorities to protect animals, a perception which this government has earned through years of gutless inaction,' he said. 'If the government really want to fix the animal welfare issues that are rife across this country, they'll have to grow the spine to stand up to the lobby groups of animal slaughter industries, who currently operate with minimal oversight or regulation. 'Until that day, we'll continue to do the government's work for them by making consumers aware exactly what they are supporting when they buy products from animals farmed and killed in Australia.' PIRSA and RSPCASA confirmed to that they are still investigating the matter. 'RSPCA South Australia can confirm that a report has been received in relation to concerns regarding the welfare of animals at a property north of Adelaide,' a spokesperson said. 'Our inspectorate are currently investigating the complaint and, as such, no further comments will be provided at this time.' When asked about the FTP video and the RSPCA and PIRSA investigation, acting SA Premier and Environment Minister Susan Close said South Australians do not tolerate animal cruelty. 'South Australians have little tolerance for acts of animal cruelty and the South Australian Government is overhauling a number of pieces of legislation pertaining to the management and care of animals to bring them into line with community expectations,' she told 'Under state animal welfare legislation, there are also numerous codes, including the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals, Livestock and Poultry at Slaughtering Establishments (Abattoirs, Slaughterhouses and Knackeries), to ensure animals are treated humanely. 'The South Australian Government also had input into a national review of livestock processing standards and guidelines.'
The Age
19-06-2025
- General
- The Age
‘Tragic, unnecessary': Missed chance before plane crash
A phone call minutes before a deadly firefighting crash was a missed opportunity to save the lives of those on board during the preventable tragedy, an investigation has found. Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Angus Mitchell released a report on Thursday into the crash of the twin-engine Gulfstream 695A aircraft near Mount Isa, in the Queensland outback. 'This was a tragic and entirely preventable and unnecessary accident that took three precious lives,' he said. 'The dangers of aircraft owners and pilots engaging in practices that deliberately circumvent critical safety defences cannot be underestimated.' The aircraft was conducting aerial fire surveillance operations for bushfires in the state's north-west on November 4, 2024. There were radio communication issues with the pilot indicating a lack of oxygen in the body, a condition known as hypoxia, before the plane crashed near Cloncurry. A pilot and two camera operators, including 22-year-old American William Jennings, were on board the plane. It was operated by AGAIR, a Victoria-based firm that specialises in aerial firefighting.
Sydney Morning Herald
19-06-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Tragic, unnecessary': Missed chance before plane crash
A phone call minutes before a deadly firefighting crash was a missed opportunity to save the lives of those on board during the preventable tragedy, an investigation has found. Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Angus Mitchell released a report on Thursday into the crash of the twin-engine Gulfstream 695A aircraft near Mount Isa, in the Queensland outback. 'This was a tragic and entirely preventable and unnecessary accident that took three precious lives,' he said. 'The dangers of aircraft owners and pilots engaging in practices that deliberately circumvent critical safety defences cannot be underestimated.' The aircraft was conducting aerial fire surveillance operations for bushfires in the state's north-west on November 4, 2024. There were radio communication issues with the pilot indicating a lack of oxygen in the body, a condition known as hypoxia, before the plane crashed near Cloncurry. A pilot and two camera operators, including 22-year-old American William Jennings, were on board the plane. It was operated by AGAIR, a Victoria-based firm that specialises in aerial firefighting.
Global News
19-06-2025
- Health
- Global News
As B.C.'s over-50 population grows, advocates want the shingles vaccine covered
Seniors' advocates are calling on the province to pay for the shingles vaccine. Currently, the shingles vaccine is not covered under B.C. MSP but it is funded in some other provinces for certain age groups. The vaccine is recommended for adults aged 50 and older and according to studies is more than 90 per cent effective. Almost 40 per cent of B.C.'s population is over 50 and physicians warn that shingles, which is a debilitating condition itself, can lead to other, more serious health concerns. Victoria-based physician, Dr. Wayne Ghesquiere, said any barriers to vaccination should be removed. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Removing any obstacle to getting the vaccine, sometimes cost is an obstacle, the number-one obstacle is actually a health-care provider recommending the vaccine and educating the public what are the risks of shingles and the benefits of it,' he said. Story continues below advertisement 'That's the number-one obstacle. Patients just aren't aware of the risks that they have.' 1:53 N.S. to cover cost of shingles vaccine for residents 65 and older starting end of May Two doses of the vaccine are usually required and in B.C., the cost is approximately $150 per dose. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said they are always open to discussions about what should be funded by the government. 'I think that's an excellent question in terms of the impact shingles as a disease can have on people and their health,' she said. Seniors' advocates would like to see the vaccine covered under MSP. 'The only thing standing in the way of British Columbia providing it is having the political will to do so,' Laura Tamblyn Watts, founder and CEO of CanAge said. Story continues below advertisement 'And making sure that we are standing up for science.'
