Highfields Manor is a new residential aged care facility commencing operation on 1 July 2022 and was designed to provide a caring tranquil environment for seniors requiring support in their later years Highfields Manor is situated in the picturesque seaside city of Port Macquarie located at the mouth of the Hastings River Port Macquarie is surrounded by beautiful beaches and coastline and is renowned for its lifestyle facilities and its unique Koala habitat The facility is located adjacent to the Port Macquarie Base Hospital and opposite the University of NSW Medical Campus Specialist medical services are also located in close proximity to Highfields Manor and include cardiolology thoracic and sleep specialists and medical imaging specialists Under the leadership of Director of Nursing Yvonne Tilley our team continues to raise the bar in aged care fostering an environment of excellence and enrichment Highfields Manor is quickly earning a reputation as one of Port Macquarie’s premier aged care facilities supportive and beautiful home for every resident the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who choose to call Port Macquarie Hastings home Home Newsroom Flowers colouring Highfields aged care community Highfields aged care residents are getting into the spirit of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Seniors who live at Carinity Brownesholme have transformed the aged care community for its spring carnival celebrations Over the past few months enthusiastic residents attended weekly workshops where they made around 2,000 paper flowers which now decorate the Carinity Brownesholme building The centrepiece of the display is in the building’s foyer where a stairway has been transformed to look like a cascading waterfall with platypus and water lilies “The residents have been so invested in getting the decorations up and the whole place has a buzz about it,” said Carinity Brownesholme Diversional Therapist “It has been lovely spending time setting it all up with them Now we are seeing the residents’ own areas getting decorated as they say they are inspired – which was secretly our goal.” savvy residents created flowers from disused products This included repurposing clean food place mats and reclaiming colourful wrappers off other products Family members also knitted and crocheted flowers to donate to Carinity Brownesholme’s spring carnival project “We are encouraging our residents to be bright and bold and colour our world,” said Residential Manager our residents are being engaged by enjoying the specially curated secret garden and other spring displays around the site “The secret garden is particularly lovely as residents seem to discover something new there each time they see the display.” Residents and their families are being encouraged to decorate their living spaces with flowers with awards to be presented for best dressed doors Of all the centenarians who currently live in Carinity aged care communities ANZAC Day is a special time of reflection for Carinity Colthup Manor aged care resident and Vietnam War veteran A church ministry which aims to empower struggling families and "create something truly transformational" for the Moreton Bay community is being funded by Carinity’s Collaborative Community Projects Carinity acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Queensland and their connections to land We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Highfield Boats has impressed media and guests at the official launch of the highly-anticipated ADV 7 an innovative 7-metre crossover boat built for adventure The latest addition to the Highfield range is the ADV 7 which combines unparalleled seaworthiness and exceptional comfort The ADV 7 is the result of a successful collaboration with renowned design and engineering studios VOM Creations and Alpha Studio in Ljubljana Naval architecture work was expertly undertaken by Andrej Justin This partnership has fused innovative design and engineering expertise to create a new iteration of a versatile RIB that stands out in both performance and aesthetics Every detail of the ADV 7 has been crafted to focus on improved functionality while retaining the distinctive Highfield rugged identity and famed sea-keeping ability The hull is a deep-V design with a very fine entry and 22 degrees of transom deadrise It has been meticulously designed to comfortably seat up to eight people making it perfect for both adventurous outings and family leisure time Among its array of innovative features are two large sundecks for enhanced comfort providing ample space for relaxation and sunbathing Its 2-metre internal beam offers plenty of room for family and friends and their gear for long days out on the water perfect for socialising and dining at anchor The optional marine toilet caters to all members of the family and ensures longer trips are more comfortable Highfield Australia’s Peter Pembroke hailed the ADV7 as “a truly different and ground-breaking style of crossover product to introduce into the rigid inflatable and general runabout markets “It blends the benefits of both types of boating with the tubes offering a fender and disbursement of wash and focus on exceptional hull design means a very soft dry ride along with a 270 litre fuel tank to give you the range to explore.” “Being designed and built using composites means we can integrate an extensive range of user-friendly features including aft and forward seating or sun pads wrap-around cockpit seating with optional table and dinette for entertaining These features are enhancements based on feedback from current owners who are so passionate about the Highfield brand.” The heavy-duty T-top provides excellent sun protection especially when combined with the stern shade Meanwhile safe water access is guaranteed thanks to the well-designed stern platforms making boarding and re-boarding effortless The stern arch is ideal for water sports enthusiasts The inflatable tubes serve multiple purposes by adding an extra layer of security and safety for your family The new model also gives the impression of being much larger than its actual size It offers incredible interior space and features for a boat of this size while remaining very easy to tow behind a family saloon car or SUV “This is the ideal moment for Highfield to introduce a bold new product,” commented Julien Carussi “I’m thrilled with this first model in the ADV range The launch of the ADV 7 marks a significant milestone in Highfield’s ambitious growth journey.” Scheduled for launch in Australia at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show the ADV7 will be one of the major model launches “The ADV7 is perfect for so many segments of the Australian and New Zealand boating markets as the ideal vessel for family and friends to spend days out on the water or longer-range cruising and adventures,” added Pembroke adv.highfieldboats.com highfieldboats.com.au Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" and receive alerts when they’re in the news Proactive financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast informative and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience All our content is produced independently by our experienced and qualified teams of news journalists Proactive news team spans the world’s key finance and investing hubs with bureaus and studios in London We are experts in medium and small-cap markets we also keep our community up to date with blue-chip companies commodities and broader investment stories This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and pharma crypto and emerging digital and EV technologies Proactive has always been a forward looking and enthusiastic technology adopter Our human content creators are equipped with many decades of valuable expertise and experience The team also has access to and use technologies to assist and enhance workflows Proactive will on occasion use automation and software tools all content published by Proactive is edited and authored by humans in line with best practice in regard to content production and search engine optimisation Highfield Resources Ltd can proceed with the acquisition of Yancoal Canada Resources following the expiry of the prescribed period for notices under the Investment Canada Act As part of its implementation agreement with Yankuang Energy Group Co. Highfield has confirmed that no notice was received under subsection 25.2(1) or subsection 25.3(2) of the Act within the required timeframe Highfield moves closer to completing the acquisition of Yancoal Canada a key step in establishing a new globally diversified potash company The news comes after a quarter in which secured a deal with Yankuang Energy Group Co. Ltd after receiving a statement of no objection from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for its proposed subscription of up to US$376 million in Highfield shares at A$0.50 per share The FIRB approval fulfils a key condition in the broader strategic transaction which includes the acquisition of the Southey potash project in Saskatchewan Highfield is also updating the terms of its Senior Secured Project Finance Facility to better align with the development timeline of the Muga Project the company is in negotiations with Macquarie Specialised Asset Services Ltd to finalise an equipment operating lease facility of €25 million covers four Komatsu shuttle cars and is expected to be completed by January 31 Read more: Highfield Resources progresses strategic transaction and financing for Muga Project Sign up to receive alerts and news direct to your inbox All Rights Reserved - Proactive Australia PTY LTD ACN:132787654 ABN:19132787654 Market Indices, Commodities and Regulatory News Headlines copyright © Morningstar. 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Terms of use Fresh from its global debut at boot Dusseldorf in January Highfield Boats Australia will be lifting the covers from its much-anticipated Highfield ADV7 at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to be held in Queensland over May 22 to 25 The result of a collaboration between VOM Creations and Alpha Studio in Ljubljana Highfield says the ADV7 can seat up to eight people and is suitable for both family leisure time and more adventurous outings the ADV7 retains its rugged Highfield identity and superior seakeeping and rides on a deep-vee hull with a very fine entry and 22 degrees of transom deadrise Two large sundecks provide room for relaxation and sunbathing while a two-metre internal beam affords plenty of room for family and friends The aft section is ideal for socializing or dining at anchor while longer trips can be accommodated with an optional marine toilet Highfield says it will also have its Sport 800 on display at Sanctuary Cove while the Highfield national dealer network will be on hand to meet owners and visitors and respond to any queries “We’re excited for the Australian launch of the all-new ADV7 released to critical acclaim in Europe and the US,” said Peter Pembroke “The ADV7 is truly revolutionary in the rigid inflatable market offering a perfect crossover of hard-working RIB to super stylish and sporty runabout It’s perfect for Australian boating conditions.” General Manager at Northside Marine Brisbane “The ADV7 is something very different and people will love the styling and numerous options for a boat of this size,” he said which offers a huge layout and incredible on-water performance This model is new for us as it will be the first time showing a Highfield of this size.” Highfield Resources Ltd has announced that Beijing Energy International Holding Co. Ltd (Beijing Energy) has received a statement of no objection from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) regarding its proposed US$50 million investment in Highfield through the purchase of ordinary shares at A$0.50 per share This investment forms a key component of Highfield’s ‘Cornerstone Placement’ and ‘Southey Vend-In’ transactions as outlined in the company’s ASX announcement on 23 September 2024 The FIRB approval marks a significant milestone in progressing the transaction and satisfies a key condition precedent under the deal’s documentation Highfield announced it has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its acquisition of Yancoal Canada Resources following the expiry of the prescribed notice period under the Investment Canada Act Under its implementation agreement with Yankuang Energy Group Co. Highfield confirmed that no notices were issued under subsection 25.2(1) or subsection 25.3(2) of the Act within the required timeframe Highfield moves closer to finalising the acquisition a significant step in its strategy to establish a globally diversified potash company Read more: Highfield Resources green lit to acquire Yancoal Demand for potash – a key agricultural input – is poised to rise globally, and Highfield Resources Ltd (ASX:HFR) is moving to position itself as a key player in a critical market rigorous ESG frameworks and robust financial support the company sees itself as well equipped to supply critical agricultural markets supporting global food security while delivering strong value to shareholders playing a crucial role in fertiliser to increase crop yields amid growing populations and diminishing arable land Global food security depends increasingly on fertiliser inputs and the European and North American potash markets are key regions for sustainable supply Highfield’s flagship Muga Project in Spain and the recently acquired Southey Project in Canada are positioned to supply these regions with high-quality potash meeting rising demand with strategically located assets The company’s flagship Muga Potash Mine in northern Spain is fully permitted and construction-ready positioned to deliver around 1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of Muriate of Potash (MOP) Set for production over a 30-year lifespan Muga is in proximity to major European markets allowing for lower transportation costs and higher mine gate netbacks Its infrastructure includes nearby access to road networks a renewable grid power connection and a logistics network that maximises delivery efficiency to Europe’s fertiliser markets With a projected EBITDA of €340 million per annum and an NPV of €1.82 billion Muga’s two-phase development requires an estimated pre-production investment of €449 million for Phase 1 with a further €286 million anticipated for Phase 2 Muga benefits from conventional underground mining methods and environmentally friendly practices minimising surface residue and meeting rigorous ESG standards Highfield’s acquisition of Yancoal Canada’s Southey Project in Saskatchewan – one of the world’s premier potash-producing regions – was an important step in diversifying the company’s asset portfolio The Southey Project employs solution mining technology and is well-situated for efficient distribution across North America via existing rail and port networks This asset provides Highfield with long-term growth optionality and solidifies its footprint in two tier-1 jurisdictions enabling the company to tap into both the North American and European markets Highfield’s capital transformation is underpinned by a US$220 million cornerstone placement structured through equity subscription agreements (ESAs) at A$0.50 per share Highfield is also engaged in discussions with other strategic investors to raise an additional US$50 million bolstering its financial position and enabling the acquisition of Yancoal Canada for US$286 million This robust funding base secures Muga’s development through Phase 1 while supporting Highfield’s broader strategy to establish a diversified high-margin potash portfolio with assets in prime agricultural markets Highfield’s projects reflect a commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices an Environmental Surveillance Plan (PVA) is in place and the company is rolling out advanced environmental controls facilitates ongoing dialogue with local stakeholders earning recognition under the UN Global Compact initiative as a model for social responsibility Highfield Resources’ expansion into Canada and substantial funding for the Muga Project sets the stage for its emergence as a top-tier potash producer strategically positioned to meet demand in Europe and North America the issues around gender equality are complex Whilst there are plenty of women who work in travel the demographic of the industry is not always reflected at the top where men still hold a disproportionate number of roles Inside Travel Group’s national sales manager Amanda Highfield speaks on where the travel industry still has further to go when it comes to being the best place it can be for women to work While women make up a significant portion of the travel industry there is still a notable lack of representation in senior leadership positions and insufficient support for women’s health needs It would be inspiring to see more women in top roles creating a more balanced and diverse leadership dynamic within companies Imagine the impact on talent retention and recruitment if companies were truly committed to equal pay for equal work offered transparent career advancement pathways for women and provided mentorship and training programs specifically designed to develop women’s leadership potential as well as better return-to-work opportunities with flexible arrangements we’re actively working to create a Diversity and Inclusion Committee to champion equity throughout our organisation It would be incredible to see this kind of initiative become the industry standard paving the way for a more inclusive and empowering future for women in travel We all know the travel industry often involves irregular hours which can impact a woman’s ability to balance family and career – particularly for those with caregiving responsibilities it’s no surprise that talent is being lost to higher-paying industries making attracting new talent to the sector increasingly difficult The pandemic certainly forced businesses to be more open to flexible work options such as remote work flexible hours or job-sharing arrangements there is still much more that companies can do to stay competitive in terms of talent acquisition so it’s essential to engage with employees and regularly assess policies and staff benefits to ensure they align with these needs Inside Travel Group is committed to balancing purpose and profit prioritising sustainability and social responsibility in all aspects of its operations This ethos naturally influences every role within the organisation Our vison is to build a global cultural adventure tour operator which leads the travel industry towards a more sustainable future and protects travel for future generations We believe passionately that travel can be a force for good in the world Each role at Inside Travel Group can have a meaningful impact on sustainability from operational decisions to customer interactions By embedding sustainability into daily activities employees contribute to the company’s broader goals of social and environmental responsibility consistent actions that collectively drive change sustainability extends beyond just using eco-friendly printing options and offsetting flights It’s a core element of our storytelling It’s about educating and engaging both the trade and our clients By raising awareness about sustainable travel options we aim to inspire more people to embrace responsible tourism and travel choices that support conservation I don’t view it as a purely transactional sale When you’re truly passionate about the product and destination it’s more about sharing unforgettable travel experiences and moments When you genuinely believe in what you’re offering it becomes less about the transaction and more about giving customers the chance to create their own memorable moments during their journeys ask thoughtful questions that give you an insight into the company’s values and overall culture Since we spend a significant amount of time at work it’s essential to find a company whose mission and values resonate with your own Seek out environments where mentorship is prioritised and are dedicated to fostering your professional development alongside the company’s growth There’s plenty of opportunity for everyone to thrive together – don’t settle for working at a place that doesn’t recognise your value This interview is part of our Women in Travel series ahead of the 2024 Women in Travel Awards The awards celebrate women who have achieved astronomic success in their professional arenas celebrating their invaluable contribution to the industry through leadership This year the theme is ‘Follow her lead’ and we’ll be championing the power of community and women in the industry working together to create the best experiences possible for Australian travellers Buy your tickets HERE. Police are hunting multiple offenders after Highfields residents woke up to a terrifying incident where they were threatened with a knife Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) with this downpour recorded at Highfields in the Toowoomba region Source: Thomas Hinterdorfer: Extreme Weather Chaser via Higgins Storm Chasing/Facebook Stocks Down Under gives you an information advantage to better invest and trade in ASX-listed stocks Stuart Roberts It was a long time in coming. Highfield Resources (ASX:HFR) started working on its Muga Potash Project in northern Spain in 2012 it has only been in the last 3 years that the project has got fully permitted Last month Highfield was able to announce that Yankuang the major Chinese miner behind the setup of Yancoal Australia together with some other Chinese investors would put in the last US$220m to get Muga up and running but Yankuang would also transfer to Highfield a large but as-yet-undeveloped potash project in Canada called Southey once the necessary foreign investment approvals are received will be a major new potash company globally Highfield Resources stock has barely moved on that ‘company-making’ news We think there’s potentially a unicorn in the making and potash is the mineral from which we get fertiliser-grade potassium Potash is a great commodity to be invested in if your focus is the long term The world’s population continues to grow and living standards are improving across the globe That means people are eating more and better food which in turn raises the need for more fertiliser to grow crops particularly potash fertilisers where you get better crop yields and less depletion of soil fertility that potash demand routinely goes up 2-3% per year getting a new potash mine up and running can be hideously expensive and time consuming Back in 2010 that company tried to buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan BHP decided to develop its own mine instead 14 years later and Jansen Stage 1 in Saskatchewan is only about half way complete And the two stages will cost about US$10bn in total Up until recently the world got a lot of its potash from two countries many other countries would rather not do business with Russia and Belarus combined provided around 40% of global potash exports in 2020 The restriction of that trade after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 highlighted the need for more potash from Tier 1 jurisdictions where Highfield had its would-be company maker Muga is located around 50 km southeast of Pamplona the capital of Spain’s Navarra province famous for its annual ‘running of the bulls’ every July The Ebro Basin in this part of Spain historically had potash mines and the tenements that Highfield holds cover an old potash mine called Subiza which was a significant producer from 1977 to 1996 Highfield’s instincts when it started work in Navarra in 2012 was that the higher potash prices of the 2010s combined with the near-surface nature of the potash resources here the favourable Spanish labour rates and the proximity to ports would make for an economically compelling project The most recent Nov 2023 Feasibility Study proves that instinct to be correct This study envisaged a mine producing 1 million tonnes of potash annually over a 30 year mine life The NPV of this operation at an 8% discount rate came in at a cool €1.82bn would require €449m in capital costs for phase 1 in terms of attracting the requisite funding was that it is a demonstrably high-margin operation Highfield Resources intends to mine Muga by conventional room-and-pillar underground methods and has proposed a conventional flowsheet involving froth flotation That has meant that the C1 costs of the mine (that is without shipping or overhead costs) are only €108 per tonne compared to a selling price for Muriate of Potash (MoP) of €436 per tonne The current plan is to start with the 500,000 tonnes in Phase 1 and then spend another €286m to double the capacity to 1 million tonnes a year The main attraction of investors to Muga is the location – it’s only a couple of hours drive northwest to the Port of Bilbao making it super-fast to get product to export markets it is located in a major European market for fertilisers Which brings us to the current transaction By last month Highfield Resources had managed to raise most of the debt funding it needed Yankuang and other investors now close that gap with US$220m in equity funding Highfield currently trades at around 30 cents per share on ASX but Yankuang and the other Chinese investors will take their equity at 50 cents per share The same price will be used for the shares that will be issued when the US$286m value for Southey is transferred Yankuang ends up as the majority shareholder and a new the financial strength to grow into a major player such as K+S AG with its €3.5-4bn in annual revenue built originally off potash mines scattered across Germany’s heartland Yankuang is a Chinese state-controlled group of companies mostly involved in coal mining Australian investors will be familiar with the name because of its ASX-listed subsidiary majority-owned by the Hong Kong-traded Yankuang Energy Group (SEHK: 1171) and also publicly traded in Hong Kong (SEHK: 3668) such as Zhuanlongwan in Inner Mongolia with its 10 million tonne per annum capacity has likely peaked as a source of energy globally so even major producers like Yankuang are thinking about diversifying Potash is an obvious commodity to move into and the way in which investors have back stocks like Yancoal suggest that they will back the new Highfield Resources as well Highfield Resources will consider a Hong Kong listing the Yankuang folks have done their homework on potash That project could turn out to be another monster Southey is about 60 km north of the Saskatchewan capital of Regina in the same neighbourhood as Nutrien (the old PotashCorp) and Jansen Yankuang was publicly talking about a 2.8 million tonnes per annum potash solution mine at Southey that would cost around C$3bn to build It will be a few months until the new Highfield Resources is put together because regulators in China as well as Canada Spain and Australia have to approve it – Canada because of the Southey asset transfer involving a foreign investor Australia because Highfield is an Australian company that will become majority Chinese-controlled Possibly investors are worried about these required approvals given recent antagonism between Western countries on the one hand and China on the other over trade as well as other matters Balanced against this is Yancoal’s track record of being a good corporate citizen in Australia and the advantages to Spain of a new potash mine Highfield Resources’ fundamentals have substantially improved from just a few years ago And because the payoff is potentially very large we believe investors should put Highfield Resources on their watch lists ahead of the outcome on these approvals and the requisite shareholder votes XPON Technologies (ASX:XPN) achieved something today (Monday May 5) that few companies achieve – rising more than 200% in a… After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway Investors should always be on the look out for red flags for stocks We’re talking about subtle signs that may appear… Actionable BUY and SELL alerts on ASX-listed stocks [email protected] © 2025, Stocks Down Under. 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Highfield Boats and ZeroJet Unveil EJET330: The First Production Battery-Powered After receiving recognition for the collaboration at the Boat Builder Awards at METS 2023 announces the production release of the Highfield EJET330 This tender/RIB combines Highfield’s durability with ZeroJet’s new electric jet propulsion technology The EJET330 stands out with its silent operation This collaboration underscores Highfield’s move to lead eco-friendly marine technology without sacrificing performance “We have been glad to tackle this challenge with ZeroJet We are launching the world’s very first electric performance tender offering a unique planing tender with adequate range and competitive pricing for the technology The early response from the market has been very positive I am delighted to see Highfield as a pioneer in the industry.” The Highfield EJET330 features ZeroJet’s technology developed in New Zealand integrating the RIB with ZeroJet’s 18kW (25HP) Jet Drive system The EJET330 is a 3.36-metre RIB with a sturdy aluminium hull Battery life and recharging times are noteworthy the battery would last an entire weekend of typical tender use.” Recharging takes around 2.5 hours with a fast charger or 5 hours with the standard charger “Driving an electric jet boat is the easiest experience you’ll ever have; it’s fast and fun No loud engine noise means you can have a normal conversation while moving With the jet and battery below the floor and not taking up valuable space this makes it the largest small boat on the market with plenty of storage onboard so it can skim over shallow ecosystems and easily ‘beach’ while no exposed propeller increases safety for swimmers.” Some of the standout benefits would have to be the zero speed control; being an electric motor means it does not need to “idle.” No more jumping in and out of gear to move the boat around This boat can literally turn 360 degrees on the spot; it’s nimble and manoeuvrable providing an intuitive feeling even for inexperienced users ZeroJet’s jet pump and compact electric motor weigh 50% less than a comparable outboard motor while the 48V LiFePO4 batteries (10kWh) are housed inside a waterproof battery case under the deck The EJET330 offers many benefits over traditional combustion engines but the feature that is the most loved is the fact you don’t need to flush the engine after use Gone are the days of having to stick a freshwater hose onto the back of the engine “ZeroJet uses the safest Lithium chemistry and a DNV-certified Dutch battery from Super B,” Neil explains “Specialising in building their own electric motors and jet pumps from the ground up with no gearboxes and a clever closed-loop cooling system All this adds up to make ZeroJet’s tech the highest performing 48V system in the market ZeroJet: Leading the Charge in Electric Marine Propulsion the proud recipient of a DAME Award at the METS boat show in 2023 is expanding its operations into the European market with the establishment of its first offshore office this year ZeroJet’s technology is revolutionising the electric boat world and is poised to impact other markets ZeroJet is set to release the highest power-to-weight electric outboard The company is collaborating with several prominent boat builders who are also adopting their electric systems To support the increasing demand for its expanding product lines ZeroJet is currently raising investment to accelerate its growth in the European and US markets For further information visit : https://www.highfieldboats.com/ejet330/ Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The subgenual Anterior Cingulate Cortex (sgACC), as a part of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex and the limbic system plays a crucial role in mood regulation. Previous structural and functional brain imaging studies of the sgACC have revealed alterations of Gray Matter (GM) volumes and Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent signals (BOLD) in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD), suggesting potential biomarker traits for affective disorders. Post-hoc analysis revealed smaller subgenual volumes for the left hemisphere in both the medicated (MDDm) and non-medicated (MDDu) group versus healthy controls (p = .001, p = .008) respectively. For the right hemisphere, the (MDDu) and BD group exhibited significantly lower subgenual volumes than healthy controls (p < .001, p = .004) respectively. To our knowledge, this is the first morphometric MRI study using T1 maps obtained in high-resolution 7 Tesla MRI to compare MDD and BD patients with healthy controls. Volume 15 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1462919 This article is part of the Research TopicMolecular Mechanisms in Psychiatry 2023: Bipolar DisorderView all 4 articles Background: The subgenual Anterior Cingulate Cortex (sgACC) as a part of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex and the limbic system plays a crucial role in mood regulation Previous structural and functional brain imaging studies of the sgACC have revealed alterations of Gray Matter (GM) volumes and Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent signals (BOLD) in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD) suggesting potential biomarker traits for affective disorders Method: In this study we investigated the gray matter volume of the sgACC in 3 different patient groups: 40 MDD patients of which 20 were medicated (MDDm) and 20 were unmedicated (MDDu) and compared them with 23 healthy volunteers We examined GM volume alteration using high-resolution 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which produced quantitative maps of the spin-lattice relaxation time (T1) T1 maps provide high contrast between gray and white matter and at 7 Tesla voxels with submillimeter resolution can be acquired in a reasonable scan time We developed a semi-automatic segmentation protocol based on refined landmarks derived from previous volumetric studies using quantitative T1 maps as raw input data for automatic tissue segmentation of GM The sgACC ROI was then superimposed on these tissue probability maps and traced manually by two independent raters (F.B. M.M.) following our semi-automatic segmentation protocol Interrater reliability was calculated on a subset of 10 brain scans for each hemisphere showing an Intra-Class Correlation coefficient (ICC) r = 0.96 for left sgACC and r = 0.84 for right sgACC respectively we have developed a reproducible and reliable semi-automatic segmentation protocol to measure gray matter volume in the sgACC Based on previous findings from meta-analyses on morphometric studies of the sgACC we hypothesized that patients with MDD would have lower gray matter sgACC volumes compared to healthy subjects Results: Post-hoc analysis revealed smaller subgenual volumes for the left hemisphere in both the medicated (MDDm) and non-medicated (MDDu) group versus healthy controls (p = .001 the (MDDu) and BD group exhibited significantly lower subgenual volumes than healthy controls (p < .001 this is the first morphometric MRI study using T1 maps obtained in high-resolution 7 Tesla MRI to compare MDD and BD patients with healthy controls The aim of this study is to investigate gray matter volume among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) (19) while benefiting from the higher resolution that 7T MRI provides over 1.5T or 3T MRI scanning We applied our segmentation protocol to a sample of 40 MDD patients and compared them with 23 healthy volunteers to examine for GM (gray matter) volume alteration We hypothesized that subjects with MDD would have lower mean volumes in the subgenual ACC region compared to healthy controls Exclusion criteria for patients were (1) a clinically significant neurological or other medical disorder (e.g including history of traumatic brain injury) (2) current or previous addiction or substance abuse (3) suicidality and (4) general MR imaging exclusion criteria Comparison of the study groups regarding demographic and clinical characteristics a vertical extension from the Rostrum was utilized as maximum posterior limit “Flat map” of the medial surface of the human ACC showing the distribution of subregions and areas from a histological assessment based on a flattening procedure to allow a more accurate visualization of the examined cingulate areas as described in the text The sulcal depths are noted with a homogeneous gray color Reprinted with permission from 'Cytology and Receptor Architecture of Human Anterior Cingulate Cortex' by Palomero-Gallagher et al. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) calculated from 10 subjects (10 left and 10 right sgACC) for the manual segmentation of sgACC volumes resulted in a value of r = 0.96 on the left hemisphere and (B) sagittal and (C) transversal view of T1 maps with segmented (green) sgACC ROI Tissue probability maps (TPM) indicating different tissues types (for right hemisphere only): purple - GM When there was a significant main effect of diagnosis Post hoc group comparisons were evaluated against a Bonferroni-adjusted α level of significance set at p <.05 to correct for multiple comparisons we explored relationships between our volumes and clinical characteristics non-depressive or overall episode counts were calculated using Pearson’s r or Spearman’s q for non-normally distributed data respectively Kendall’s τ was used to account for non-equidistant ordinal data Homogeneity of (co)-variance was tested for all group comparisons using Brown-Forsythe test Impact of candidate confounding variables on the sgACC volume Absolute and corrected mean (± SD) sgACC volumes in mm3 The sgACC volumes did not correlate with clinical characteristics such as duration of illness (years since 1st episode) the duration of the current episode (weeks since onset) or overall illness episodes in the patient groups except for the sgACC volumes in the right MDDm group which correlated significantly with disease severity scores such as the BDI-II (r20 = 0.48 The medicated patients were highly heterogeneous with respect to the psychopharmacological treatment within the 3 months prior to the neuroimaging To test whether the sgACC volume was related to the different treatments we grouped the medications according to their clinical use Four homogeneous groups were identified as follows: antidepressant monotherapy (N = 9) antidepressants combined with sedative medication (i.e. antidepressants combined with either atypical neuroleuptics or lithium (N = 8) and therapies combining antidepressants with lithium plus atypical neuroleptics (N = 9) One-way ANOVAs yielded no effect for the type of medication on the sgACC volume (left sgACC: F4 While their sample size of included ROI studies (n=5) was low we could only find a significant volume reduction in right hemispheric sgACC in BD patients or generally better illness course through earlier intervention seeking this assumed neuroprotective effect was only pronounced in our patient samples for right hemispheric sgACC whereas for left hemispheric sgACC the medicated (MDDm) group exhibited even larger volume reductions than the MDDu group relative to healthy controls The strength of this study lies in hypothesis-driven ROI measurements in line with previously validated clinical protocols and careful controls against experimental bias through blinding the raters to the diagnoses and study groups were well balanced with respect to the main confounding variables age we included in the present study only individuals without neurological and cardiovascular comorbidities There was no evidence that additional clinical or demographic factors contributed to sgACC volume differences in our patients Sulcal and gyral variability can be especially problematic for automated methods such as voxel-based morphometry (VBM), because they attempt to minimize differences in sulcal and gyral architecture by normalizing images to standard template space while also being prone to registration errors (71) a ROI-based segmentation approach was chosen while also benefitting from tissue probability maps (TPM) by means of predefining GM WM and CSF tissue which reduced rater-dependent error and accounted for inter-individual variation of cortical folding patterns Segmentation of sgACC GM tissue was performed manually to ensure consistency with known functional subdivisions defined in our segmentation protocol we have demonstrated left sgACC gray matter reduction in both the medicated and unmedicated MDD patient samples and right sgACC gray matter reduction in the unmedicated depressed (MDDu) and bipolar (BD) patient samples Gray matter volume reduction in the sgACC could serve as a potential biomarker in prediction and differential diagnosis of affective disorders, although further validation of these morphological differences is needed. With progress being made in functional connectivity MRI, the sgACC remains a promising target area for Intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) protocols (26) which have reported considerable remission outcomes in treatment-resistant depression by indirect stimulation of the sgACC this investigation was cross-sectional and therefore provides limited information on the possible changes in sgACC volume over the course of illness future studies also incorporate a longitudinal design with follow-up measurements to be able to further distinguish cause from consequence The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are subject to privacy Requests to access the datasets should be directed to the corresponding author The studies involving humans were approved by Ethics committee University Leipzig The studies were conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements The participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research This work was supported by the Open Access Publishing Fund of Leipzig University and the healthy volunteers for their participation and the physicians who collected clinical data at Clinic and Polyclinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at University Hospital Leipzig Special acknowledgement belongs to PD Geyer from the Max-Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig facilitating the mutual collaboration and being responsible for MRI data collection Schindler for her crucial involvement in our working group and her overseeing role in affiliated projects since its conception Author P-LB was employed by company Full Brain Picture Analytics The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of 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of stage one of a $67 million expansion of the seniors’ community Is it part of Carinity’s vision for integrated services for seniors through the co-location of retirement villages and residential aged care and access to in-home care “Carinity is committed to seniors’ communities that offer adaptive living giving the peace of mind of knowing you won’t need to leave the community you’ve come to know and love should you need additional support and care,” Carinity Aged Care Regional Manager Kathy Nicholls says “When it is time for the additional support of aged care living residents don’t have to move away from established relationships and can maintain their close networks “Having retirement villages and residential aged care communities co-located also enables couples to remain connected if one partner requires a higher level of care.” It is anticipated that more than 90 local staff will work at the new aged care community when it opens Knowing when it’s time to step in to an older person’s life is hard organising respite care or choosing residential… It’s important to recognise the signs when an older person needs more support organising respite care or choosing a… Carinity Wishart Gardens residents gathered last week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of the popular retirement community in Brisbane Home Newsroom New face at our Highfields retirement community A well-travelled former chaplain is now overseeing the running of Carinity’s popular seniors’ community in Highfields Peter Aspin is the new manager of the Carinity Brownesholme retirement village Prior to coming to Carinity Brownesholme he was living and working as a chaplain in Alice Springs “This role entailed varied activities across the local network and community He is a former auctioneer and minister who pastored at churches in Auckland “Church leadership is fulfilling but life as an auctioneer was fast paced Every role presents different challenges,” Peter says Peter is just the third village manager at Carinity Brownesholme in its 26-year history Managing Carinity Brownesholme is “both commercial and pastoral” for Peter and his favourite aspect of his new role is interacting with around 80 retirees who live there “Our residents are amazing. We have 61 independent living units and every resident has wonderful stories to tell,” Peter says “Their stories and the graciousness that comes through a settled and rich life are a constant source of inspiration.” The retirement village is co-located with a new Carinity aged care community which is scheduled to open mid-year It is anticipated that more than 90 local staff will work at the new 96-bed aged care community when it opens “My hope is that Carinity Brownesholme will continue to grow and enrich the lives of all residents To be a small part of the story is a reward in itself,” Peter says The seniors’ community is set on a former dairy farm and is operated by Carinity a Queensland not-for-profit which also offers home care services around the Darling Downs region To find out more about Carinity Brownesholme phone 1300 109 109 or visit the website Home Newsroom Barry dedicated to preserving Brownesholme history Barry Barwick is the “custodian of the history of Brownesholme” So much so that he dedicated more than 20 years – and a considerable financial outlay – to restore the original house from the former farm on which Carinity Brownesholme is now set The land at Highfields on which the seniors’ community sits was once a dairy farm bequeathed to the Baptist Union of Queensland by the late Isobel “Molly” Browne The home was built by Molly’s grandparents soon after their arrival in Queensland from Ireland in the early-1870s Before she passed away in 1985, Molly was constantly approached to sell the land, but she was steadfast that the property be used for a retirement village and nursing home The first part of Molly’s dream became a reality in 1995 when the purpose-built Brownesholme lifestyle retirement village opened the old home in which she lived for more than 80 years was in a shocking state of near disrepair and it was in the middle of the property and no one knew what to do with it,” Barry recalls very bad state of repairs and things were falling down everywhere.” A member of Toowoomba’s Baptist community and a historian who also owns the original Brazier’s brickworks building Barry desperately wanted to retain another piece of local history He and his wife Joan purchased Molly Browne’s house around 25 years ago and commenced their lengthy and painstaking restoration project ‘Why don’t I do something instead of waiting for somebody else to do it’,” Barry says The Barwicks relocated the 145-year-old dwelling from Highfields to nearby Cabarlah where Barry has restored the five-bedroom house to its near original state got two semi-trailers and transported it across We had to reinforce it all so it could be moved without falling down completely,” Barry says “Once it was moved all that remained was a chimney standing alone in the middle of a paddock I worked out how to move this 30-foot chimney.” Barry’s attention to detail for his restoration project is astounding Such is his dedication for authenticity he set the house on a block of land “facing the same way and with the same slope” as on the original Highfields property The retiree also sourced more than 10 unique paint colours to match the original colour schemes throughout Molly Browne’s home “I tend to have a tenacity about what I do I’m a bit fanatical and I like to have things just the way they should be,” Barry explains “It’s such a long-term job to restore one of these old houses if you want to get it back to its original state.” Carinity Brownesholme Retirement Manager, Peter Aspin thanked Barry for his unbelievable efforts to preserve historical buildings in the district “Thanks to the Barwick’s wonderful restoration of the Browne family’s former homestead this grand old house looks the same today as it did well over a century ago,” Peter says tenacity and attention to detail that he even relocated old structures such as water tanks and sheds from the former Browne property to the new site “For volunteering countless hours and investing many many dollars of their own money to keep a slice of local history alive A new Carinity aged care community “Those affected are receiving treatment and are doing well considering the circumstances,” Highfield Festival organizers said in a statement. “We are in close coordination with the fire brigade, the police, and the rescue and medical services. We will cordon off the ferris wheel accordingly and then continue operations as planned.” Highfield Festival is one of Germany’s biggest music festivals, with around 30,000 attendees. This year’s lineup featured headliners Rise Against (whose set was delayed due to the Ferris wheel fire), Macklemore, and Peter Fox, with other performers such as Flogging Molly, Less Than Jake, the Kooks, Mando Daio, Marsimoto, Cro, and more. John Quinn has confirmed Highfield Princess will sidestep a trip to the Breeders’ Cup in favour of a tilt at the Hong Kong Sprint in December The popular mare won three times at Group One level last season – landing the Prix Maurice de Gheest the Nunthorpe and the Flying Five Stakes – before rounding off her campaign with a creditable fourth place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland in November She was beaten in her first three starts of this season and had to make do with the runner-up spot behind the Breeders’ Cup-bound Live In The Dream when defending her Nunthorpe crown in August but was last seen adding to her top-level tally in the Prix de l’Abbaye at ParisLongchamp a fortnight ago Connections considered a possible second tilt at Breeders’ Cup glory but Highfield Princess will instead be readied for a first assignment in the Far East we’re going to go to Hong Kong with her,” said Quinn It’s six furlongs in Hong Kong and the ground can be rattling hard in America – at Santa Anita it can be like the road We just thought all in all we’d plump for Hong Kong We just want to keep her in good form and have her in good nick and we’ll give it a twirl.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.