Play Duration: 10 minutes 22 seconds10m Brought to you by Nationals MP, Dr Anne Webster, has retained the seat of Mallee at the 2025 Federal Election. As of Monday afternoon, the Nationals were leading the count by more than 37,000 votes as the vote count reached 83 per cent. The Nationals have held the seat since 1983 and this is Dr Webster's third term representing the electorate. Dr Webster spoke to ABC Wimmera's Andrew Kelso and said while it was disappointing the Coalition was not elected to government, she promised to continue fighting for local projects and funding. Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio and the sun is shining on the 2025 Kelso Electrical Royal Bathurst Show All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAfter a record-breaking 2024 instalment the hopes are high that the 2025 edition will build on the success of its predecessor Held over three days at the Bathurst Showground the 2025 event kicked off at 9am on Friday and will run until the afternoon hours of Sunday The Show is organised and run by the Bathurst Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Association (BAH&PA) has been promoting agricultural activities and all aspects of rural and country life in the local area said he was very excited to see the doors of the Bathurst Showground open for its 156th edition Like its past years, the 2025 instalment of the Bathurst Royal will feature rides and amusements Executive secretary of the Bathurst Agricultural at the 2025 Kelso Electrical Royal Bathurst Show Picture by Alise McIntoshAccording to Mr Kenworthy "It depends on what people are interested in because we've got some of the best gear in the country here," he said and the variety of events at the regional Royal "We have horse competitors from Queensland it's the same thing; we have competitors from Queensland and Victoria," he said "Belted Galloways are the featured breed this year and we have Belties from Queensland and Victoria It's these events that Mr Kenworthy believes to be the reason the Bathurst Royal is so successful "People are still interested in Ag shows because they're a community event," he said But they're not just for the Bathurst community A quick walk around the Bathurst Showground proved that punters had travelled all over the state to attend the annual Show and more to see the only regional Royal Show in NSW "There are capital city Royal Shows and non-capital city Royal Shows We're a more elite club," Mr Kenworthy said We are certainly one of the largest shows in NSW but we don't compare ourselves with the other shows we only compare ourselves with ourselves." Mr Kenworthy said he was looking forward to seeing what the rest of the Show has in store Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Spain’s José Antonio Rueda produced a tactical and ruthless performance to claim a dominant victory at Jerez in the Moto3 category — delighting the home fans as he led a Spanish 1-2 ahead of rising star Ángel Piqueras with Australia’s Joel Kelso delivering a mature and hard-fought ride to a well-deserved podium Rueda rocketed off the line to seize the holeshot while Kelso initially made a strong getaway but was shuffled back in the opening corners by Piqueras and Ángel Carpe and later lost further ground to Taiyo Furusato on lap one Drama soon followed when David Muñoz and two others crashed at Turn 6 Kelso methodically fought back through the field and setting the fastest lap as he closed in on the leaders Rueda and Piqueras threatened to break away Kelso’s relentless form continued as he set three consecutive fastest laps breaking the existing race lap record in the process His mature and composed riding saw him first dispatch Carpe for third solidifying his place firmly in the fight for the win The top three soon pulled a sizable gap from the chasing pack while his key challengers — Kelso and Piqueras — were on harder rears setting the stage for a gripping tactical battle he stretched his lead to half a second by lap 12 setting fastest lap after fastest lap and stretching the margin to over three seconds by lap 16 Kelso and Piqueras entered a fierce duel for second Piqueras made several moves in the dying stages – diving under Kelso at the final turn and then again at Turn 6 – but the Australian fought hard the Spanish rookie made his decisive move stick securing second in front of the raucous home crowd securing another podium and solidifying his third place in the world championship standings consistent form has confirmed the Darwin rider as a genuine title contender in 2024 Another Australian standout was Jacob Roulstone who overcame a long-lap penalty to finish inside the top 10 a gutsy effort on the track where he fractured vertebrae in pre-season testing who controlled the race with ruthless efficiency He managed his tyres perfectly and opened the taps when it mattered most in what was also the largest ever dry-race Moto3 winning margin at Jerez A triumphant day for Spain’s young guns — but equally a statement ride from Australia’s rising stars Jose Antonio Rueda now leads the standings with 91 points followed closely by Angel Piqueras with 87 points while Joel Kelso holds third place with 57 points It was a stellar weekend for our lads in the lower classes and rising star Carter Thompson bringing home his first Red Bull Rookies win despite serving a long lap penalty even though Morbidelli hit me at the last corner and again at Turn 1 and the balance of the bike was actually starting to feel better we never got the chance to see how it could have ended Fabio Quartararo drags Yamaha to the podium as Marc Marquez makes another costly error Gonzalez delivers victory for adoring home fans as Agius wins epic duel with Moreira Tactical brilliance from the Spaniard seals home victory while Australia’s Kelso confirms title credentials with third place Jerez heartbreak for Quartararo as Marquez brothers deliver 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Kelso’s fixture on Wednesday 7 May have been abandoned and will be replaced with two Hurdle races The decision to abandon the Steeple Chases has been taken following an inspection of the course by the BHA Course Inspectorate This has been approved in order to allow the racecourse to concentrate their watering efforts on the Hurdles course to ensure the fixture has the best possible chance of going ahead. The two new races will form a six-race card and will close for entries at noon on Friday 2 May Declarations will take place at the 48-hour stage along with the rest of the card Like any new website you might come across things that need fixing, please let us know and we will get these resolved as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we would love to hear your feedback. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you think Call the BHA: 0207 152 0260 Kelso was on course for a top 10 finish when he triggered a multi-rider incident Kelso was part of a pack of seven bikes fighting over second place when the crash began the 21-year-old lost control of his bike and took out Italy’s Dennis Fogia and Spain’s Angel Piqueras It ended a strong showing for the Darwin-born rider who earlier in the weekend qualified eighth Kelso has been served a penalty that he will have to serve in the Argentine Motorcycle Grand Prix “Gutted about that one,” Kelso wrote on social media — Fox Motorsport (@Fox_Motorsport) March 2, 2025 we dug deep as a team and came into the race with a good feeling “I started off trying to position myself in the best spot to avoid the carnage I kept a little in reserve to make a late push toward the podium “I saw my opportunity to move forward as the pace slowed but no one’s fault but mine—I misjudged the last corner and just couldn’t pull up the bike “Massive apologies to [Angel Piquera] for ruining his race I’ll also have to serve a double long-lap penalty at Round 2 Buchanan and O’Shea involved in an early tangle 💥 Glad to see they’re both on their feet 👍#ThaiGP 🇹🇭 pic.twitter.com/MJwe3ukKIL — MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 2, 2025 Trans-Tasman ally Cormac Buchanan was the last rider to be classified in the race in 15th the New Zealander crashed on the opening lap and spent the rest of the race in no man’s land Buchanan wound up 57 seconds away from race winner Jose Antonio Rueda who dominated proceedings Rueda cleared out to a second-second win over his Red Bull KTM Ajo teammate Alvaro Carpe while Adrian Fernandez completed the podium for Leopard Racing A total of 11 riders failed to finish the Moto3 race Results: Moto3 Thailand Motorcycle Grand Prix Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox SUPERCARS F1 NASCAR INDYCAR GT MOTOGP PHOTOS TV PODS ACDELCO Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com. 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The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Our Team    /  Advertise with us  /  Privacy Policy Please enter your username or email address to reset your password 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelso Technologies Inc (“Kelso” or the “Company”),(TSX: KLS) reports that the Company has released the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31 The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) All amounts herein are expressed in United States dollars (the Company’s functional currency) unless otherwise indicated The Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and MD&A for the three months ended March 31 2025 were approved by the Board of Directors on April 30 (*) FY2024 numbers adjusted for discontinued operations Refer to Note 16 of the Q1-2025 Financial Statements (**) Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter ended March 31 Readers are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss) as determined under IFRS Accounting Standards; nor as an indicator of financial performance as determined by IFRS Accounting Standards; nor a calculation of cash flow from operating activities as determined under IFRS Accounting Standards; nor as a measure of liquidity and cash flow under IFRS Accounting Standards The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may differ from methods used by other issuers and the Company's Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures used by any other issuer 2025 the Company had cash on deposit in the amount of $417,188 accounts receivable of $1,596,583 prepaid expenses of $53,005 and inventory of $2,617,988 compared to cash on deposit in the amount of $153,147 accounts receivable of $1,091,304 prepaid expenses of $30,876 and inventory of $3,042,749 as at December 31 The Company had income tax payable of $68,024 at March 31 The working capital position of the Company as at March 31 2025 was $2,570,415 compared to $2,125,386 as at December 31 The Company anticipates that its capital resources and operations will enable it to continue conducting business as planned for the foreseeable future Total assets of the Company were $6,877,978 as at March 31 2025 compared to $6,570,345 as at December 31 Net assets of the Company were $4,641,365 as at March 31 2025 compared to $4,229,030 as at December 31 the Company also obtained a line of credit of $500,000 Amounts drawn on the line of credit bear interest at the Wall Street Journal prime rate (WSJ Prime Rate) plus 1.00% The line of credit is secured by a general security agreement over the Company’s assets the company had drawn down $250,000 on the line of credit the Company paid down $50,000 and has $300,000 available on the line of credit as of April 30 Management takes all necessary precautions to minimize risks however additional risks could affect the future performance of the Company Business risks are detailed in the Risks and Uncertainties section of this MD&A OUTLOOKThe company is emerging from a challenging financial landscape influenced by market dynamics and strategic initiatives in 2024 The improvements to operational efficiency and reduction of overhead costs undertaken by the new management team are beginning to bear fruit with positive earnings anticipates sales growth to be flat to slightly positive A primary emphasis for the fiscal year 2025 will be to uphold cost management as the company gears up for the expected rise in new tank car production anticipated to commence in 2026 This strategic plan will enable the company to take advantage of the growing demand and enhance profitability Kelso is currently seeking full approval from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) for its Bottom Outlet Valve (BOV) and Angle Valve (AV) both of which are progressing through their required service trial periods This pending approval is anticipated to create new revenue opportunities particularly due to the increased value of comprehensive package offerings for both general purpose and pressure tank cars The forecast for tank car deliveries has shown a slight improvement compared to recent trends After averaging just over 8,700 cars annually from 2021 to 2023 actual deliveries for 2024 exceeded 10,000 cars with FTR predicting a modest rise to 10,325 in 2025 This production level indicates a 15.8% increase over the average from 2021 to 2023 presenting an opportunity for better outcomes Industry forecasts for 2026 and beyond indicate a positive trajectory with expected growth reaching 13,000 units by 2027 Kelso’s strategic emphasis on securing AAR approvals is in line with this anticipated market growth positioning the company to take advantage of future demand increases The Company is confident in its ability to generate new value and expects continued success in its established rail markets With no long-term debt that accrues interest and optimistic sales outlooks from larger Kelso can focus on increasing its equity value through financial performance supported by a wider array of new proprietary products Kelso is a diverse transportation equipment company that specializes in the creation sales and distribution of proprietary products used in rail and automotive transportation The Company’s rail equipment business has been developed as a designer and reliable domestic supplier of unique high- quality rail tank car valves that provide for the safe handling and containment of commodities during rail transport Kelso products are specifically designed to address the challenging issues of public safety worker well-being and potential environmental harm while providing effective and efficient operational advantages to customers   Kelso’s innovation objectives are to create products that diminish the potentially dangerous effects of human and technology error through the use of the Company’s portfolio of proprietary products Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation Forward-looking statements indicate expectations or intentions Forward-looking statements in this news release include that our new rail products will sell once AAR approvals are secured; and that current working capital and anticipated sales activity are expected to protect the Company’s ability to conduct ongoing business operations for the foreseeable future Although Kelso believes the Company’s anticipated future results performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations they can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information as such statements and information involve known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of Kelso to differ materially from anticipated future results performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information including without limitation that the risk on the rail industry including tariffs inflation and short supply chain issues may reduce or delay business orders from customers; that the development of new products may proceed slower than expected cost more or may not result in a saleable product; that tank car producers may produce or retrofit fewer than cars than expected and even if they meet expectations the Company does not intend to update the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release Aussies from James Wharton to Joel Kelso showed plenty of promise on the weekend on the global stage After debuting in front of a massive home crowd at Albert Park Wharton was back in action at Bahrain and enjoyed a more improved showing Despite being restricted to 24th in qualifying due to traffic dramas the ART Aussie surged forward 11 positions to get a fighting 13th Unfortunately a promising start to the Feature race ended quickly when Wharton got caught up in an early accident he is encouraged by the progress made ahead of the next round at Imola next month When you qualify at the back in this category it’s hard to move forward and you often get caught in the mess,” he said but there are positives — our race pace is strong “We just need to put it all together in qualifying Now the focus is on working with the team before Imola In Moto2 Senna Agius returned to the points after missing out at Texas He fought hard for 14th to secure two points on his Intact GP Kalex as Kelso continued his good form to shoot up to third in the standings but that does not reflect how close he was to victory the LevelUP MTA KTM rider battled for victory throughout 16 enthralling laps It all came down to a four-way photo finish with Kelso falling just 0.097s short which was remarkably only enough for fourth Angel Piqueras took a remarkable win from Taiyo Furusato by the crazy margin of 0.009s KTM Tech3 teenager Jacon Roulstone continued his inspiring comeback from a horrific testing crash which left him with a fractured spine Also the final session of GB3 testing has taken p Having completed his first race since the injury at Texas Roulstone recorded an identical result of 14th at Qatar The motorcycle grand prix season returns to Europe in a fortnight for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez Buy the new issue of Auto Action Premium HERE Read the new issue of Auto Action Digital HERE Get the latest updates delivered directly to your inbox You have successfully joined our subscriber list 96421F1 Mourns the Loss of Eddie Jordan One of the Sport’s Most 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Click here The project will boost the local economy and support Meta's regional operations Arevon Energy has commenced the construction of its Kelso solar project in Scott County in the US state of Missouri in a significant step forward for renewable energy in the region with a combined capacity of 430 megawatts defined conditions is expected to bolster local economies and support Meta’s regional operations through long-term environmental attributes purchase agreements Arevon and Meta entered two long-term environmental attributes purchase agreements for the Kelso solar project which is Arevon Energy’s first utility-scale renewable venture in Missouri is now underway with the ground-breaking of its two phases The first phase is set for completion by the end of 2025 Arevon chief executive officer Kevin Smith stated: “Kelso Solar marks Arevon’s entrance into Missouri and when operational will boost the state’s installed solar capacity by almost 50% This major project furthers Arevon’s growing presence in the Midwest region of the US which is a priority market for our company’s development activities Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “Celebrating the project’s construction alongside our partners and stakeholders also gives us the opportunity to recognise the immense economic benefits the project provides I am grateful to Scott County for its partnership as well as its leadership in expanding homegrown and cost-effective energy in the state.” The project’s development has already spurred economic growth in the area with over 450 local workers expected to be employed at the peak of construction Primoris Services Corporation’s Renewable Energy business is tasked with the engineering procurement and construction of both phases Kelso is projected to contribute more than $34m to local government Arevon Energy achieved financial close for the project in March 2025 a $172m construction loan and $92m in credit assistance with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce serving as the administrative agent Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. Australian riders shone brightly during qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix, with front-row starts secured in both Moto2 and Moto3 classes. In Moto2, New South Wales talent Senna Agius delivered a standout performance to qualify third aboard his Kalex machine with a time of 1’39.926. Agius will start from the front row alongside pole-sitter Manuel Gonzalez (Kalex), who clocked a 1’39.858, and Albert Arenas (Kalex) in second with a 1’39.890. Agius continues to impress in 2025, showing race-winning potential heading into Sunday’s showdown. Fellow Australian Jacob Roulstone also impressed, qualifying in eighth position with a time of 1’44.524 in Moto3 at the circuit he damaged his spine at in pre season testing. Riding for KTM, Roulstone continues to build momentum in his come back from injury, and this his best starting positing at the Jerez circuit. It was a stellar weekend for our lads in the lower classes, with Agius and Kelso bagging podiums, Roulstone scoring a top 10, and rising star Carter Thompson bringing home his first Red Bull Rookies win despite serving a long lap penalty I was feeling strong, even though Morbidelli hit me at the last corner and again at Turn 1. I managed to regroup, and the balance of the bike was actually starting to feel better. Unfortunately, we never got the chance to see how it could have ended. Tactical brilliance from the Spaniard seals home victory, while Australia’s Kelso confirms title credentials with third place We had the potential to be on the podium, then a strange and dangerous maneuver from another rider affected my race It’s the latest news, the most comprehensive bike tests, the most in-depth racing coverage from club level through to world championship level and it’s written by people who love, live and breathe motorcycling. 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Picture by Amy ReesAfter a record-breaking 2024 instalment the Kelso Electrical Royal Bathurst Show returns in 2025 for its 167th year and 156th show All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA fantastic explosion of agricultural excellence and classic country entertainment the annual Show highlights the best within the Bathurst region Each year builds on the success of the last and sees thousands of people enter the gates of the Bathurst Showground for the best rides and amusements straight from Sydney Brett and Bec Kakoschke with daughters Mikki and Bella enjoying a fun family day out at the 2024 Royal Bathurst Show Picture by Amy Rees"The last three years we've been up at our peak level of 30,000 people and we look forward to staying at that level of attendance," said Brett Kenworthy "We've already got record entries in the dressage which will be held on the Wednesday before the Show opens and we have the Belted Galloways as the feature breed for cattle." Kelso Electrical has joined the Show as the Supreme Partner "It's a great thing that Kelso Electrical is stepping up to support our community," Mr Kenworthy said Jasmyn Nankervis has been named the 2025 Royal Bathurst Show's Young Woman Ambassador The competition allows young women in the region to showcase their knowledge and contributions to the community learn important life skills and meet new people "The program has been going since 1962," said Brett Kenworthy and it's an amazing opportunity for women in regional NSW." Ms Nankervis was a member of Bathurst Guides for more than 12 years the Youth Mayor of the Bathurst Youth Council in 2023 - 2024 and is an ongoing contributor to the Royal Bathurst Show and Evans Arts Council "I love being able to represent my community and do my part for Bathurst," she said Ms Nankervis will follow in the footsteps of her 2024 predecessor who recently represented Bathurst in Sydney Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Agius returned to the podium with a gritty performance at Jerez for the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact Moto2 team, catching and then passing Brazilian Diogo Moreira after a fierce battle that saw heavy contact between the two on the second-last lap. Agius jumps to 7th in the Moto2 standings with this result, equal on points with Deniz Öncü in 6th. Kelso backed up his 2nd place at COTA and 4th at Qatar with yet another strong result, placing 3rd for the Level Up – MTA Moto3 squad after a mature ride where he steadily worked his way up the order after losing positions from 2nd on the grid on the first lap. The Queenslander sits 3rd in the overall Moto3 championship standings with 57 points, behind Piqueras on 87 and Rueda on 91. Not a huge margin, given anything can happen in this closely fought category. Roulstone’s top-ten finish for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 Moto3 team was a remarkable effort, given this was the venue where he suffered a potentially career-threatening spinal injury during pre-season testing. He also had to overcome a long-lap penalty on lap 3, fighting his way back up the order from 14th place. The strong result bodes well for the rest of the season for the young New South Welshman. Jacob Roulstone (Moto3, P9) – “To finish P9 after a long lap penalty and a terrible first 2 laps, I’ll take the points. Suffered again with the start and the first laps just not clicking. But then closed a 3 second gap after completing the long lap. Quite pleased with how this weekend went. Feeling more and more back to where I was the end of last year and closer to where I know I belong. Now a weekend off and racing for the teams home GP in LeMans France in two weeks time.” In many ways this is a make-or-break year for Kelso. The 21-year-old enjoyed his best ever campaign in 2024, scoring a maiden pole position and becoming a regular top-six contender in the second part of the year. Now entering his fourth Moto3 season and with an eye on stepping up to Moto2 next year, Joel knows it’s time to start delivering podiums – results which he feels are more than achievable with new team LEVELUP-MTA KTM. What are your first impressions of your new team so far? It’s never easy meeting a new crew and making a fresh start. But I have a good relationship with Alessando Tonucci, who was part of the first team I joined in Europe. I feel I’m at home. We’re slowly making steps forward and understanding each other each. You had a fantastic preseason, and were second fastest at Jerez… Portugal is hard to say because I’m fast there no matter what. But Jerez hasn’t been a strong track for us. A lot of it’s down to a good preseason. I did a lot more training on motocross bikes and the Superbike. Not many Moto3 riders train on a bigger bike. This helped. We’re in a good place physically and mentally. We’re ready to rock and roll this year. How have you addressed your weak points from last year? One weakness was the grip on the rear tyre. We just struggled to get the bike turned without the grip. Training on the BMW Superbike, with a couple of hundred horsepower under you, spinning that rear tyre around the last corner of Phillip Island has helped. To get a Superbike turned you’ve got to be sliding and I’ve just been getting comfortable to that situation, and adapting how I ride when the tyre drops. Is your KTM similar to what you rode last year? We started off with the base setting of last year’s riders (in MTA). It was difficult at the beginning. Then we slowly went in the direction of what works for my riding style, which was similar to mine last year. It almost feels the same as last year now. The bike hasn’t changed – only little components are different. I like the bike set up for hard braking and being comfortable with the front. After a few days the bike is like that now. We’re in a good place. What goals have you set yourself for this season? Who do you rate as your main challengers for this year’s fight? Hard to say. There are a couple of riders who are always fast but then we start racing and they’re not. I don’t really look too much at testing. OK, I finished P2 in Jerez but it was more important to be feeling good on the bike. Piqueras is strong. Rueda is strong. But there are others. You moved from Mallorca to Barcelona last year. Will you continue to base yourself in the Catalan capital? I’m still living in Barcelona. But we’re going to spend more time in Australia this year. We’ve got a better set-up there now. The guy who organises all my training, Jake, owns the Superbike and motocross bikes. Nothing’s like home. We’ll go back in the summer break and have two bases: Melbourne and Barcelona. 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When it comes to blending boards with bikes, Dare Jennings proves that sometimes two wheels and a wave are all you need to ride the same creative current After a too-long hiatus from the top of the podium, Josh Waters’ crowning as Australia’s first four-time Superbike Champion was all about setting things right Matteo Bertelle (KTM) stormed to pole position for the Thai Moto3 Grand Prix at Chang International Circuit, clocking an impressive 1’40.400 in a fiercely competitive session. The Italian fended off Stefano Nepa (Honda), who was just 0.082s behind, while Jose Antonio Rueda (KTM) completed the front row, a mere 0.096s off pole. Scott Ogden (KTM) secured fourth place, narrowly missing out on a front-row start, while Luca Lunetta (Honda) rounded out the top five. Alvaro Carpe (KTM) took sixth, keeping the front two rows closely packed. With less than half a second covering the top 10 riders, the grid is set for a highly competitive 19-lap battle over 86.526 km in Buriram’s scorching heat. Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) announced himself as a race winner in 2025 with a stunning last-lap charge in Termas de Río Hondo, securing victory in the Gran Premio YPF Energía de Argentina. The former Rookie of the Year battled fiercely with Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing), emerging victorious just before the checkered flag. Behind the rostrum action, Joel Kelso carved his way through the pack to salvage an impressive eighth-place finish. Joel Kelso, starting from 8th on the grid, initially held his position well in the tightly packed group, running inside the top ten in the first few laps. After being forced to take two Long Lap penalties though, the Australian dropped as low as 21st by Lap 5, putting his chances of a strong finish in serious doubt. Despite the setback, he mounted a determined fightback, picking off riders one by one as the race progressed. At the front, Matteo Bertelle (LEVELUP MTA Team) looked to have a gap in the closing stages, but Piqueras began his charge with less than half a lap to go, diving past Bertelle at Turn 7. The Spaniard’s aggression saw Rueda squeeze through at Turn 9, but Piqueras wasn’t done yet – a move at Turn 12 saw him reclaim the lead, with Fernandez also slipping past Rueda to secure P2. Kelso had pace to equal the race leaders, which saw him claw his way back in touch with the top 10, before his progress was thwarted by increasingly aggressive battles as riders jostled for position. Kelso kept his nose clean to cross the line in eighth, frustratingly less than 2 seconds behind the leader at the finish. Rueda’s podium keeps in in the championship lead with 41 points, 5 in front of Fernandez. Carpe’s DNF drops him out of the top three, while Piqueras’ impressive win vaults him into third place. Penalties in the opening two rounds have disguised Kelso’s true potential so far in 2025, but his strong fightbacks bode well for coming races. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBathurst Regional Council is likely to agree to enter into a lease with Wahluu Health for the site when it holds its next ordinary meeting on February 5 it is expected to deliver positive benefits for Bathurst's Aboriginal population and will give the council an opportunity to reduce a financial burden on its books The council's financial records show that the Kelso Community Hub consistently runs at a loss with the net loss between 2020 and 2024 totalling almost $1 million According to a report from the council's general manager a lease agreement could reduce the annual cost burden "The Wahluu Health Aboriginal Corporation Bathurst proposal facilitates increased services to the community and hours of operation of the centre with reduced costs to council and potentially the removal of a loss-making asset off council's books," he said The primary purpose of Wahluu Health in leasing the Kelso Community Hub is to provide an Aboriginal Health Service (AHS) in the Kelso area and potential users often face transport barriers that prevent them from accessing the service Wahluu Health says its proposed lease would deliver employment opportunities and the provision of clerical and allied health services The Kelso Community Hub. Picture fileIts board of directors includes well-known Bathurst medical practitioner Dr Ross Wilson and two community elders Uncle Dr Laurie Crawford and Western Sydney University's Ian Kennedy the term of the lease would be three years with rent to be reviewed annually on the anniversary of the commencement of the lease There would be a fixed increase to $2200 for the first rent review and a fixed increase to $33,000 for the second rent review such as electricity and water and sewerage consumption charges would be 100 per cent payable by Wahluu Health Mr Sherley said the council would receive reduced revenue from the hire of the Kelso Community Hub as a result of the lease but it would be more than offset by the operational expenses that will be passed on to the lessee Although Wahluu Health is set to lease the Kelso Community Hub from the council it has expressed an interest in taking over ownership sometime before the lease terms expire Mr Sherley said detailed discussions regarding a possible transfer of ownership have not been held as yet Written consent would be required from the state government prior to any ownership transfer The council acquired the Kelso Community Hub from the state government in 2004 for just $1 and the acquisition was subject to conditions I have been a journalist at the Western Advocate since 2014. The #888 Kelso Electrical Audi has bounced back from a difficult race 1 to take victory in a treacherous race 2 at Phillip Island Brad Schumacher managed to outlast a late shower and pressure from Liam Talbot to bring the #888 Audi to the line to win by less than a second Sunday Afternoon’s Race 2 started in gloomy and windy conditions with all eyes on the radar as the clouds set in it was an odd start with Alex Peroni jumping the #268 Team BRM Audi off the rolling start the best well ahead of pole-sitter Dorian Boccolacci in the #911 EMA Porsche The stewards were quick to hand down a 5-second penalty to Peroni despite Team BRM stating that Peroni maintained 80km/h to the line Peroni set about building a lead over the field which was helped by Evans and Ojeda dicing for third place Evans made the #26 Arise Racing Ferrari feel very wide as Ojeda tried to send the #66 Realta/Tigani Mercedes down the inside at MG before eventually prying the door open almost 25 minutes into the race surprising Evans with a pass on the inside of Turn 11 Peroni and Boccolacci were over six seconds ahead effectively offsetting the penalty for the #268 Audi with the #911 expected to lead out of the pits a clutch issue at the pit stop for Smollen resulted in an almost 20-second delay in the pit stop for the EMA Porsche behind Rosser’s #268 Audi and the #888 Kelso Electrical Audi of Brad Schumacher Liam Talbot was making moves through the pack in the #1 Volante Rosso Aston Martin Talbot passed the pair of Mercedes ahead of him – the #55 of Pires and then Lucchitti in the #66 – before setting onto the cars ahead A deep send at Turn 4 saw him pass Brooks in the #88 Wolfbrook Audi for 6th then Wyatt’s #77 Arise Racing Ferrari was next Talbot then passed Miles in the #7 Dayle ITM Audi for fourth setting a 1:27.9 in the process – faster than some of the Pro drivers Talbot was taking seconds-a-lap out of the 10-second gap to the lead Then chaos unfolded ahead; The leading #268 Audi was pinged for working on the car while the engine was running in the pit stop the #911 EMA Porsche suffered a right-rear puncture through Siberia This opened the door for Schumacher to take the lead the rain that had been threatening finally started to fall navigating traffic and holding a two-second buffer into the final lap bringing the #888 Kelso Electrical Audi home with 7 tenths to spare Second was Talbot and Fraser in the #1 Volante Rosso Aston Martin with Talbot’s final stint easily the drive of the day the Arise Racing GT duo of Evans and Schutte while the #55 Geyer Valmont Mercedes of King and Pires took fourth then the #7 Dayle ITM Audi came home fifth Winning Am was Renee Gracie in the #181 Only Fans Audi who both went off late in the tricky conditions Mark Rosser’s charge back into the points ended with the #268 in the gravel trap after Rosser got caught out by the rain at Turn 4 while the #66 Realta/Tigani Mercedes suffered the same fate with Lucchitti at the wheel RACE 2 RESULT >> GT World Challenge Australia heads to Sydney Motorsport Park at the beginning of May for Round 2 of the championship Author: © 2023 dailysportscar.com. 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Link Digital Ken and Bev Kelso have long been respected figures in New Zealand racing their measured approach to training producing outstanding results on both sides of the Tasman they return to Flemington this autumn – this time with Alabama Lass The Kelso’s reputation for developing top-class talent is well earned Purchased at the 2023 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale for AU$120,000 the daughter of Alabama Express caught Ken Kelso’s eye immediately and we were lucky to get her within our budget,” he recalled Alabama Lass hails from a strong black-type family Her dam has already produced multiple winners including Group 3-placed Bad ‘N’ Bouj and four-time winner Palladas while the pedigree traces back to Group 2-winning mare Seika Alabama Lass has been remarkably consistent notching five wins and three seconds from eight starts and accumulating over NZD$600,000 in prizemoney a front-running display in the Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate at Ellerslie I just cuddled her up and then pressed the button in the straight.” That performance has paved the way for an Australian campaign “We’ll look at taking her across to Melbourne now for a three-year-old race over 1100m later in the month,” The race in question is the AUD$500,000 HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic (1100m) at Flemington on TAB Australian Cup Day The Kelsos are no strangers to success at Flemington their star mare Legarto became the first New Zealand-trained horse to win the Australian Guineas a triumph that further confirmed their standing as elite trainers Legarto returned to Australia in 2024 to contest the TAB Australian Cup testing herself against seasoned weight-for-age gallopers her performance showed her class and adaptability A muscle strain following a Te Rapa trial in August briefly sidelined Legarto but she returned in February to claim the Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Matamata That set her up for a run in the Group 1 HKJC World Pool New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie where she was narrowly beaten by Provence and Jaarffi with Alabama Lass poised for her Melbourne debut Can she follow in Legarto’s footsteps and add another chapter to the Kelso’s story If her performances so far are any indication she won’t be coming just to make up the numbers The Victoria Racing Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which it is based the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation Forgot your password? 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For Joel Kelso, the Australian Grand Prix was more than just another race—it was a homecoming. The 20-year-old CFMOTO rider approached the weekend with a potent mix of determination and local knowledge, setting the stage for what would become a career-defining performance. Kelso's weekend began promisingly, with competitive times during Friday's sessions under unexpectedly warm conditions. As the weather deteriorated, Kelso's resolve only strengthened. In Saturday's qualifying, he secured a front-row start with an impressive second place, eschewing the slipstreaming tactics favoured by many of his competitors. Race day dawned with ominous skies and punishing winds, halving the temperatures from Friday's sessions. Undeterred by the extreme conditions, Kelso launched into a 21-lap battle at the front of the pack. His tenacity and skill in the treacherous conditions kept him in podium contention throughout the race. A minor mistake with seven laps remaining cost Kelso his shot at victory, but the young Australian maintained his composure. Crossing the finish line in third place, Kelso secured not only his first Grand Prix podium but also CFMOTO's second world championship race trophy. This achievement marks the first time in a decade that an Australian has stood on the Moto3 podium at Phillip Island. The Guru by Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023 will be remembered not just for its wild weather, but for the emergence of Joel Kelso as a podium contender and CFMOTO's continued ascent in Grand Prix racing. The Australian Grand Prix Corporation acknowledges the Bunurong People, the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which we meet and race. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities and cultures. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAt 6am on February 4 hours before responding to an alleged stabbing officers attached to Chifley Police District say they attended a home in Payne Close Kelso following reports a woman had allegedly been assaulted police say they found a 48-year-old woman with visible red marks and bruising emergency services were called to a home on Mcmenamin Place following reports a man had allegedly been stabbed Officers say they arrived at the home to find a man with lacerations to his torso whose age has now been amended to 47 years old after he was initially thought to be in his 30s was flown to a hospital in Sydney to undergo surgery Police established a crime scene at Payne Close She is at Bathurst Police Station assisting with inquiries into the alleged stabbing Police say they believe the 48-year-old woman and 47-year-old man are known to each other A MAN is being treated in a Sydney hospital following an alleged stabbing in Kelso A spokesperson from NSW Ambulance provided additional details about the injuries the man Transporting the patient from the ambulance into the TOLL Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Picture by Alise McIntoshThey said he was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition with apparent stab wounds to his upper chest and back The Western Advocate has contacted police for comment about the incident A helicopter has landed in Kelso in preparation to airlift a man who is believed to have been stabbed Emergency services are currently on the scene in Mcmenamin Place after receiving reports of an alleged stabbing at about 10.20am on Tuesday A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said they are treating one patient They said the patient is undergoing assessment at the scene The extent of his injuries has not been confirmed A TOLL Ambulance Rescue Helicopter landed in Bell Park A NSW Ambulance paramedic watches as the TOLL helicopter arrives in Bell Park Picture by Alise McIntoshThe man is expected to be airlifted to hospital for treatment Mcmenamin Place has been closed off to traffic while emergency services personnel respond to the incident Members of the public should avoid the area Rachel ChamberlainSenior journalistI have been a journalist at the Western Advocate since 2014. Police documents before the court said the man had been in a domestic relationship since September 2022 at the time of the incident and had two children from the relationship The victim is a sibling of the man's partner and had been invited over for dinner with her children in early April 2025 All three were inside the Kelso house shared by the man and his partner when the man started questioning his partner about her bank account The incident escalated into an argument where the man told his partner to leave Picture by James Arrow.She started to collect her property and carry it outside to her vehicle and the victim helped followed them outside and started pacing up and down the laneway adjacent to the house saying words to the effect of "you're a f---en dog" "you're helping your sister run with my kids" "I am going to have clubbies run through your house" and "you're going to get bashed" arrested the man and took him to Bathurst Police Station police said they obtained a Domestic Violence Evidence In Chief statement from the victim received legal advice and agreed to participate in an electronically recorded interview who appeared in court via audio-visual link from Bathurst Correctional Centre was represented by Legal Aid solicitor Simone Thackray Ms Thackray confirmed a plea of guilty and said it had been entered at the earliest possible opportunity She said her client suffered from an intellectual disability and schizophrenia and had been in custody in relation to the matter before the court since April 4 Her instructions were that her client had not taken his medication the day before the offence occurred She said her client did have a significant criminal history but had nothing on his record since 2019 and no prior domestic violence matters Ms Thackray suggested the court might consider a Community Correction Order (used for crimes that do not warrant imprisonment or an Intensive Correction Order but are too serious to be dealt with by a fine or lower level penalty) which police prosecutor Sergeant Cameron Ferrier said he would not be heard against Magistrate Gemma Slack-Smith convicted the man and imposed a Community Correction Order for 12 months with rehabilitation and treatment conditions for mental health Jose Antonio Rueda delivered a flawless performance in the Thai Grand Prix mastering the brutal heat and avoiding the chaos to take a commanding victory The KTM rider crossed the line in 32’14.402 finishing well ahead of Alvaro Carpe and Adrian Fernandez who fought hard for the remaining podium spots true to the Moto3 creed ‘the best form of defence is attack’ but was given a long lap penalty for an overzealous pass with several riders failing to finish in the demanding conditions and Riccardo Rossi produced strong rides to finish inside the top eight while title contender Angel Piqueras was caught up in a dramatic late-race incident Australian Joel Kelso was running strongly in the top 6 in the early stages running in too hot and causing a collision that tool himself and Piqueras down and caused Foggia to run off track but Piqueras managed to remount and salvage 12th place Scott Ogden suffered heartbreak as he crashed at the last corner throwing away what would have been a top-six finish During his first days at the school back in 2013 Lausanne football coach Kevin Locastro lamented the fact that the school didn't have a baseball program The former Christian Brothers baseball player remembers seeing kids leave Lausanne every year to go play for his former coach Buster Kelso at CBHS "We can't continue to lose good athletes to CBHS because we don't have baseball," Locastro remembers telling then-athletic director Troy Baker Five years later, with Locastro as AD, Lausanne had a varsity TSSAA baseball program housed out at Gagliano Field, the same place Locastro remembers watching Kelso win his first TSSAA state championship with Bishop Byrne in 1980 when he was in eighth grade On May 1, Locastro was in the same stands watching Kelso and his team, only this time, Kelso was in Lausanne colors winning his 1,200th career game as the Lynx (23-12) defeated ECS 11-3 during the DII-A West Region Tournament bringing Kelso's career record to 1,200-405 "It's almost like I'm hearing him in the dugout when I played for him," Locastro said and 99% of the kids that play for him respect the fact that he's that way He's been doing it for 45 years and he's changed so many young men's lives." Kelso's win total is the most in Tennessee high school baseball history and the seventh-most nationally among active coaches in the semifinal of the double-elimination tournament "One of my favorite wins of all time was right here in this stadium in 1980 — my first state championship," Kelso said after Thursday's game one he said wasn't too different than any other "I remember (the 1980 championship) like it was yesterday (The 10 career state championships) are all good How Buster Kelso has helped grow young Lausanne programWhen Kelso was hired at Lausanne in 2022 after his exit from CBHS he reunited with another former player in coach Chris Mitchell and have blended their ranging styles of old-school baseball to build Lausanne into a winning program in just its seventh year "I always joke with him that I thought I was old school until I brought him over here," Mitchell said with a laugh We've been able to bring some things that he's done for decades and I think the players have enjoyed it." Aside from his coaching expertise and work with the team's pitchers maybe the biggest thing Kelso has done at Lausanne is share the stories — those of his winning moments and losses leaving Lausanne prepared for whatever comes it's way He's also instilled a winning mentality and belief that Lausanne can go as far as it wants "He has so much experience so we respect everything that he tells us," said Emre Roan We've started to believe that we can win." Lausanne aiming for first TSSAA baseball state championshipFrom making the program's first playoffs a few years ago they're looking to win the program's first state title We're ready to make a big jump and we have the guys to do it," said senior Caleb Doty "(Kelso) and (Mitchell) have done an awesome job in just helping us become better men we've become a lot better teammates and it's fun to be around." they'll lean on Kelso's lessons and his preaching of hard work in moments like one Roan recalled when Kelso had the team run bases in the snow "There have definitely been some times where I'm like 'I can't beleive I'm out here right now,'" Roan said "But that just creates a winning mentality so that's something we appreciate." "There's never a situation we run into that he can't relate to a former team and share with our guys," Mitchell said "It's been a special experience all the way around." Wendell Shepherd Jr. is The Commercial Appeal's high school sports beat writer. Reach Wendell at wendell.shepherd@commercialappeal.com or on X @wendellsjr_ The Japanese rider’s 2025 pace continues and luck improves as he grabs a first pole position in Doha Ryusei Yamanaka (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) has taken a first pole position at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar pipping Joel Kelso (LEVELUP- MTA) by just 0.041 Championship leader Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completes the front row as the grid sets us up for a stunner Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) was a surprise name in Q1 but the #31 made it through to the fight for pole beat him to the top spot and by several tenths The two Leopard riders were joined in Q2 by Cormac Buchanan (DENSSI Racing – BOE) and Stefano Nepa (SIC58 Squadra Corse) as the latter was passed fit in his review following his Friday crash Yamanaka’s lap came in with just under a minute left on the clock and the Japanese rider took over from Kelso on provisional pole no one could improve and there were also yellow flags out too after a crash for Scott Ogden (CIP Green Power) The 0.041 Yamanaka found on Kelso proved enough to keep that maiden pole with Rueda bumped down to third but still taking that front row Follow the 2025 season LIVE and OnDemand with MotoGP™ VideoPass Riccardo Rossi (Rivacold Snipers Team) sits fourth and just ahead of Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) with rookie Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completing the second row Fernandez came through from Q1 to take P7 with Almansa just behind him and rookie Guido Pini (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) takes P9 in an impressive push for the top ten The top ten is completed by Nicola Carraro (Rivacold Snipers Team) just ahead of David Muñoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP) as he looks for more when the lights go out Check out the full results HERE and come back for more Moto3 on Sunday! All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueJane Ellen Bryant, of Tareena Avenue, Kelso, was convicted in her absence in Bathurst Local Court on Wednesday September 11 of driving with an illicit drug in her blood (second-plus offence) According to police documents before the court Bryant was behind the wheel of a station wagon on the highway at Kelso at about 8.35am on Saturday Police said Bryant did not produce a licence A check revealed Bryant to be a disqualified driver from September 6 2024 for driving with an illicit drug in her blood but an oral fluid test gave a positive result to methamphetamine Picture from Google Maps.She was arrested and a secondary oral fluid test was taken in the police drug truck which also gave a positive reading to methamphetamine The remainder of the sample was sent to the NSW Forensic and Analytical Science Service at Lidcombe for analysis (which later came back positive to methamphetamine) Police said Bryant was agitated and argumentative during her interaction with them They said checks via Transport for NSW showed Bryant was convicted on October 18 2023 at Bathurst Local Court of driving with an illicit drug in her blood Magistrate Rodney Brender proceeded with Bryant's matter in the afternoon at Bathurst Local Court after noting that she had not presented herself to the court fined her $1000 and disqualified her from driving for 12 months from September 11 Home News Health Fitness Sex & Love Beauty Food Pregnancy Weight Loss Women in Sport Podcasts Newsletter Subscriptions Video By Scarlett Keddie | Sep 16 Having started running at an earlier age as a way to connect with her father (they would run around six k’s and it was valuable Kelso continued to run right into her twenties and thirties But tragically only a few months after her marathon debut in Melbourne Kelso was hit by a bus that had run a red light broke four ribs and was thrown seven metres She cracked her head open and acquired a related brain injury that would take years to unpack and fully recover from One of the integral things to aid in her recovery given the doctors had also mentioned her fitness had hugely contributed to saving her life at the time of the accident So in light of this, and Kelso’s partnership with New Balance, we caught up with her to chat about the importance of running, recovery five years on, marathon training and the art of thoughtful shoe rotation. This article is brought to you by New Balance Katie Kelso: I’m a Project Consultant based in Melbourne specialising in high-end residential and commercial fit outs I grew up beachside on the Mornington Peninsula and started running in my early teenage years KK: I was running across a major arterial road in Richmond (corner Punt and Swan) around 7am when a bus ran a red light from a slip lane outside my peripheral vision Aside from broken ribs and a huge laceration to the back of my head I physically came away relatively unscathed But a large intraparenchymal brain bleed left me with basically every possible side-effect of an acquired brain injury I had no way of telling if this was my new forever reality I was unable to work for 6 months (in hindsight it probably should have been longer) coinciding with the Covid-19 Melbourne lockdowns I filled the time gradually increasing mileage every week This added structure to the days and weeks that were otherwise lacking routine or purpose this period set the foundation for how running came to be a permanent daily fixture of my life New Balance sent five runners from across Australia and New Zealand to run the London marathon It was and continues to be an incredibly surreal experience I still can’t believe it all happened I was nominated to represent my Melbourne crew AM:PM but had less training time than I’d usually allow for a full marathon I engaged Pulse Running (shout-out to Tess Marks) to formulate a training plan based on injury prevention I loved the experience so much that Tess is now coaching me for Melbourne marathon this October with extra cushioning and stability whilst retaining a carbon plate for those harder I am now counting down the days to debut the new Ultra Pink SC Elites at Melbourne marathon – after a few practice runs of course KK: Prior to London I’d never been formally coached and would approach daily training based on specific distances This allows my coach to strategically plan appropriate muscle recovery time prior to track sessions and long runs I do thresholds every Thursday morning with my crew and gradually increase the length of long runs each weekend until taper time (roughly two weeks before the big dance) Every other run is strictly at an easy pace KK: Even when I’m not in a marathon training block I have a massive appetite I train before the sun rises and will frequently have at least half an energy bar before I set off Before sessions and long runs I eat a few crumpets with honey along with a coffee or electrolytes; Pure is my go-to brand for gels on long runs I’ve had a vegetarian or pescatarian diet for almost half my life so naturally I eat a lot of carbohydrates in the form of pasta this is an area where I could do with more professional advice… but everyone who knows me well knows I eat a lot The 48 hours before a marathon are crucial for carb loading and I always stick to very basic carb-dense foods least likely to upset my stomach… and overdose on orange juice I also take iron supplements and drink a lot of powdered magnesium for muscle recovery one thing I remind myself is that the hard work has already been done Race day is a testament to the countless hours of training and dedication Of course it’s incredibly rewarding to achieve a PB but I’ve recently stopped placing so much emphasis on that healthy body that allows me to run 42.195km When I hit the wall in London I thought of a beautiful friend I lost to bowel cancer at age 33 Chelsea fought so hard to live every extra day of her life Maintaining fitness over the years has gifted me a much greater understanding and respect for my body It’s a very humbling sport – just as much a mental activity as it is physical I don’t believe you can run for over three hours if you’re not mentally prepared to be on your feet for that long and there’s something about getting into that mental zone that is personally therapeutic Sometimes it’s heavenly and other times I’m looking at my Garmin counting down the seconds until I can stop This article is brought to you by New Balance. 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These three simple exercises help keep Jen’s arms toned These expert-backed age guidelines break down the average reps women should aim for – from teens to 80+ Cortisol is best thought of as "the fog horn hormone": it will shout loudly and expose problems Ramona Braganza has trained Jessica for 26 years Remain functionally fit, physically independent and metabolically healthy well into old age Here's what the research and a dietitian have to say about it Operated by Switzer by Permission of Hearst Magazine Media, Inc., New York, New York, United States of America. © Switzer Media. Level 4, 10 Spring St Sydney NSW 2000. Jaxon Evans, Elliott Schutte come away with early points lead as new GTWC Australia season kicks off… Ferrari squad Arise Racing GT opened its GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS campaign with a victory in last weekend’s Phillip Island opener, as the Kelso Electrical-backed Melbourne Performance Centre Audi also tasted success. Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte took a lights-to-flag win in their No. 26 Ferrari 296 GT3 in Saturday’s first race of the weekend, while it was the turn of Brad Schumacher and Broc Feeney in the No. 888 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II to shine in Sunday’s finale. The grid for the Phillip Island double-header was reduced by two cars before the weekend had started with the withdrawal of the KMB Motorsport Bentley Continental GT3 and the Trophy Class-entered MPC Audi, while the 111 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo failed to start either race, further cutting the field to 15 cars. It had been Volante Rosso’s Aston Martin Vantage GT3 that scored the first pole of the new season, only for reigning champion Liam Talbot and his new teammate Declan Fraser to be excluded from qualifying for a technical infringement. That promoted the No. 26 Arise Ferrari to the top spot, and Schutte held the lead throughout the opening stint, despite briefly losing out to Sergio Pires in the No. 55 Tigani Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo on the opening lap. With almost the entire field completing their mandatory pit stops together, Evans maintained the No. 26 car’s lead when he took over from Schutte, with the Kelso MPC Audi of Feeney — taking over from Schumacher — leaping to second. However, the driver on the move in the second stint was Jayden Ojeda, who ran sixth in the No. 55 Tigani Mercedes-AMG started by Paul Lucchitti. Ojeda soon made his way up to fourth place and passed Alex Peroni’s Team BRM Audi, which was carrying a penalty for a pit stop infringement, for third before repeating the trick on Feeney in the Kelso MPC Audi with eight minutes to go. As the Tigani Mercedes-AMG applied the pressure, Evans would eventually take the checkered flag with just a quarter of a second in hand over Ojeda. Feeney and Schumacher meanwhile lost out on a third-place finish with a last lap puncture, which meant the podium was completed by another MPC Audi, the Dayle ITM-backed No. 7 car of Brendon Leitch and Tim Miles. Peroni had finished third on the road in the Audi started by Mark Rosser, but their 15-second penalty dropped them to seventh. Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific selected driver Dorian Boccolacci claimed pole in the No. 911 EMA Motorsport Porsche 911 GT3 R for Sunday’s second race, but an illegal start propelled Peroni’s BRM Audi into an early lead. The offense landed Peroni a five-second penalty, but he and Boccolacci were able to gap the rest of the field in the first half of the race as Evans and Ojeda embarked on a fierce duel for third place in a reprise of the fight for the win on Saturday. By the time Ojeda finally managed to clear Evans, however, the Mercedes-AMG Junior Driver was almost nine seconds away from the lead. Rosser maintained the lead through the mandatory pit stops, but a slow changeover from Boccolacci to Shane Smollen cost the EMA Porsche ground, with the Arise Ferrari and Tigani Mercedes-AMG serving penalties for their Saturday success. All of that meant it was Schumacher, whose co-driver Feeney had run seventh in the opening stint, that emerged as Rosser’s nearest rival, and the Kelso MPC Audi inherited the lead when Rosser served a drive-through penalty for a pit stop infraction. There was late drama as rain hit Phillip Island in the closing minutes, with Schumacher holding a charging Talbot, who had climbed all the way from 10th in the Volante Rosso Aston Martin to second, at bay by just under eight tenths of a second. Schutte brought home the Arise Ferrari third in the increasingly treacherous conditions with a late pass on the Tigani Mercedes-AMG of Pires. Despite picking up a penalty for Miles tipping Lucchitti’s Mercedes-AMG into a spin shortly after the pit stops, the MPC Audi of Miles and Leitch completed the top five. The BRM Audi was finally not classified as Rosser spun into the gravel late on, while the EMA Porsche was classified 11th after Smollen picked up a right-rear puncture. Evans and Schutte enjoy an early championship lead on 41 points ahead of Talbot and Fraser, who were fifth in Race 1, on 28 points and Schumacher and Feeney on 27. Am class honors were shared by the No. 16 Black Wolf Motorsport Mercedes-AMG of Ben Schoots and Shane Woodman and the OnlyFans MPC Audi of Rene Gracie, who lost the chance of a double victory with a penalty in Saturday’s opener. The GTWC Australia season continues at Sydney Motorsport Park on May 2-4. Jamie Klein is Sportscar365's Asian editor. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe woman appeared in Bathurst Local Court on Wednesday February 5 as she successfully sought bail while she faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm With her hair pulled back and wearing a T-shirt, Lindy Therese Stonham, 48, of Payne Close, Kelso appeared via audio-visual link from Bathurst Police Station and struggled to speak because of what her solicitor said were injuries to her client's throat The court heard the alleged victim of the stabbing has since come out of an induced coma but will still spend a number of days in Liverpool Hospital before being transferred to Bathurst Base Stonham was represented by Legal Aid solicitor Kayana Theobald When Magistrate Gemma Slack-Smith asked whether the alleged victim was still in hospital police prosecutor Sergeant Cameron Ferrier said the man had been in a coma but was now out and under guard Police say they were called to a house on Payne Close Picture from Google Maps.Sergeant Ferrier said the alleged victim was facing his own charges including common assault and stalking or intimidation He said the police documents indicated there were "issues around offending conduct by both parties" Ms Theobald said her client had raised self-defence with police when she was arrested and indicated that she had instructions to enter a plea of not guilty "on the basis of self-defence" She said her client had some "very serious medical concerns" and needed to be released in order to get some treatment Her client also needed to be at home to provide care for family members Ms Theobald said her client needed to be released so she could prepare her defence and so she could start a job that she had secured Ms Slack-Smith said the allegations were that the alleged victim was at Stonham's home early on Tuesday morning 2025 when there was an argument about marijuana and he became angry and made a verbal threat He is alleged to have punched her in the face and told her she was "f--king dead" as well as walking towards her with a samurai sword police say they were called to a different Kelso address about the alleged stabbing The man told police he was stabbed repeatedly according to the police documents from which Ms Slack-Smith read to the court had emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma Ms Slack-Smith said she had noted that self-defence had been raised and had also noted Stonham's criminal history She said the bail concerns raised by the prosecution were the potential for further offences and endangering the safety of the victim Ms Slack-Smith said there were limited matters of violence on Stonham's record and nothing on her record "to suggest that she has breached bail or previous orders" Stonham was granted bail with conditions including that she live at a particular Kelso address and report to Bathurst Police Station three times a week "I understand," Stonham said in a croaky voice as the bail conditions were read to her had his matter come up at Bathurst Local Court immediately after Stonham's matter Ward was represented by Legal Aid solicitor Simone Thackray who said she had spoken to her client after he was woken in his hospital bed but she was not comfortable that she could take proper instructions from him at this stage Ms Thackray said she had been told her client would be in Liverpool Hospital for two to three more days and would then be moved to Bathurst Base Ward is facing charges including common assault and stalking or intimidating His matters are listed for mention in Oberon Local Court on Friday Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEach year the school honours a former student who has gone on to achieve outstanding success or has excelled in their chosen field the award was presented to Susan Pearce AM a public servant who has made significant contributions to health since beginning her nursing career in 1991 she was instrumental in the state's COVID-19 response It was Ms Pearce who was sending additional nurses to pop-up clinics when the demand for testing soared in December 2020 "Our view is we just need to throw everything we've got at it," she told the Sydney Morning Herald at the time Ms Pearce was also responsible for overseeing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in NSW By March 2022, the month she was elevated to the position of NSW Health secretary, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over had received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine it made Ms Pearce the obvious choice for the 2024 Decade Award Ms Pearce was a student at Kelso High School between 1982 and 1987 she studied nursing at Charles Sturt University and was appointed to her first nursing position in Broken Hill in 1991 Susan Pearce AM (right) and photos of her in Year 10 (top right) and Year 12 (bottom right) at Kelso High School Pictures suppliedAfter 10 years working in Broken Hill she left to join the NSW Nurses' Association as a team manager/organiser leading to a decades-long career in administration She worked for NSW Health between 2009 and 2022 becoming the chief nursing and midwifery officer in 2012 and then the deputy secretary of patient experience and system performance in 2015 resulting in her admission to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2019 From March 2022, Ms Pearce has served as the secretary of NSW Health where she is responsible for 120,000 employees and a $30 billion budget Her contributions to health were acknowledged with her inclusion on the Daily Telegraph's Power 100 list in 2021 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2023 Ms Pearce joins a long list of Kelso High Decade Award recipients The 2023 recipient, Liam O'Brien, is renowned chef who has worked in restaurants across the globe, while 2022 receipient Fern Wickson became an ecologist philosopher and political scientist after graduating from the school in 1994 Arevon Energy has begun construction on the 430-megawatt Kelso Solar Project in Missouri, set to boost the state’s solar capacity by nearly 50% and generate $34 million for local communities.Christopher BorroThe groundbreaking for the Kelso Solar Project commenced on Wednesday Arevon vice president of development; Bradley Kolwyck Scott County R-IV School District superintendent; Marcie Lawson Sikeston Regional Chamber and Economic Development Corporation president; Kevin Smith Kenny Rogers Children's Center excutive director; Jim Simmons Mayor of Benton.Courtesy of Arevon EnergyShovels have hit the dirt as renewable energy developer Arevon Energy broke ground on the 430-megawatt Kelso Solar Project on Wednesday local municipalities and economic development groups assembled at the 2,500-acre site north of Blodgett to break ground “Kelso Solar marks Arevon’s entrance into Missouri and when operational will boost the state’s installed solar capacity by almost 50 percent This major project furthers Arevon’s growing presence in the Midwest region of the United States which is a priority market for our company’s development activities,” Kevin Smith the project will disburse some $34 million to local governments in support of schools “Arevon’s Kelso Solar has already provided substantial economic benefits to our community,” Marcie Lawson president of the Sikeston Regional Chamber and Economic Development Corporation “Projects like these not only ensure affordable but also create jobs and boost revenue streams We appreciate the partnership with Arevon and look forward to Kelso Solar advancing toward operations.” A second phase will begin the first quarter of 2026 which at its peak will employ 450 personnel Technology company Meta signed two long-term purchase agreements for Kelso Solar to support its operations in the region It owns and operates energy facilities producing more than 4.5 gigawatts across 17 states with nearly 2 gigawatts in additional projects under construction the company announced a $509 million financial package to fund the Kelso Solar Project with several international banks serving as arrangers and coordinators Go to www.semissourian.com/newsletters to find out more Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom: AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe driver of the vehicle said she had been drinking bourbon over a number of hours that day In a written plea of guilt to Bathurst Local Court she said she was "deeply sorry" for her actions and "this will not occur again" Cyndi Jade Walker, 34, of Horan Close, Kelso 2025 as she was sentenced for driving with a mid-range PCA Police documents before the court said police were patrolling the Kelso area on January 4 at about 12.20am when a Commodore came to their notice because it was swaying in its lane and making erratic turns police activated all warning devices and the vehicle stopped Police pulled a car over in Kelso in the early hours on January 4 Picture from Google Maps.Police said they approached the driver's window and introduced themselves Walker produced a current driver's licence on her phone and told police that she had consumed one alcoholic drink about two hours prior A roadside breath test indicated alcohol present and Walker was arrested and taken to Bathurst Police Station where a secondary test produced a positive result of 0.126 Walker said she had consumed four bourbons between 2pm and 10.30pm Magistrate Gemma Slack-Smith read in open court from Walker's written plea of guilt in which she said she had health problems and explained that she had made a stupid decision to drive around the corner to a friend's place Walker described the impact of her offence said she was "deeply sorry" and "this will not occur again" Police prosecutor Sergeant Aaron Burgess noted to the court that Walker was on an Intensive Correction Order (a custodial sentence of up two years that the court decides can be served in the community) at the time that she was pulled over fined her $500 and disqualified her from driving for three months Walker is subject to a mandatory interlock order for 12 months Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 33-year-old has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment back-dated to when he was refused bail Sean Hagan, of Schofield Way, Kelso, appeared in Bathurst Local Court via audio-visual link on Wednesday having previously pleaded guilty to having goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen and stealing property in a house Police documents before the court said the victim in the matter was at home in McMenamin Place which contained items including bank cards While he was asleep in a chair in the lounge room the victim said he woke up as he felt his wallet get lifted off his body A man's wallet was stolen while he slept briefly in his McMenamin Place Picture from Google Maps.The victim said he saw Hagan standing near the front door and asked him where the wallet was Hagan denied taking it and a verbal argument ensued which led to Hagan running out the door and down the driveway Police attended the victim's house at about 3pm on the same day then went to the pub at about 3.30pm and saw Hagan in the gaming room Hagan was cautioned before being asked questions about the incident He denied taking the wallet and denied seeing the victim at all as well as a NAB card in the name of a separate person Hagan was arrested and taken to Bathurst Police Station where he took part in an electronically recorded interview Hagan was represented by solicitor Georgia Lundie from the Aboriginal Legal Service as he appeared in court via audio-visual link from Shortland Correctional Centre at Cessnock Ms Lundie said her client had been bail-refused on this matter since December 12 and his parole had since been revoked She said pleas of guilty had been entered on January 22 Her client's criminal history certainly did not entitle him to any leniency but she said he suffered from significant mental health problems and was an NDIS recipient She said he was "engaging well" in custody with the Community Transitions Team "getting things set up for his eventual release from custody" Her client had worked in the past and he "wants to get back to that" She said it was likely the court would impose a sentence of imprisonment and she asked that it be back-dated to when her client had been bail-refused Police prosecutor Sergeant Cameron Ferrier said Hagan had been on parole for a matter that was also a property offence and there was a need for specific deterrence In terms of Hagan's prospects of rehabilitation Sergeant Ferrier said Hagan had been given other opportunities in the past and they had been unsuccessful Magistrate Gemma Slack-Smith said she had noted the material in front of her that showed there was a plan for Hagan after he is released from custody including a "significant amount of supervision" She also noted some of the challenges he faces and said he is "not a good vehicle for general deterrence" Ms Slack-Smith convicted Hagan and fined him $200 Hagan was convicted and given a fixed term of three months in custody Investigations are continuing into a suspected homemade bomb found near a burnt-out car in Kelso Police are appealing for anyone with information or relevant vision to contact them hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso 1 & 2 Solar Projects in Scott County Inc. hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso 1 & 2 Solar Projects in Scott County Missouri.Arevon will own and operate the project on a long-term basis with the first phase anticipated to achieve commercial operations by the end of 2025 and the second phase estimated to start operations in the first quarter of 2026 Kelso Solar is Arevon's first utility-scale renewable energy project in Missouri The development and construction of the more than USD 500 million project have resulted in a significant increase in economic activity in Scott County and the surrounding areas During peak construction, Kelso Solar will employ more than 450 personnel primarily sourced from local labor to build the project.Both phases are being constructed by Primoris Services Corporation's Renewable Energy business and construction services to the power generation industry and shops have positively benefitted from the construction activities in the area.Throughout its multidecade operations, Kelso Solar is estimated to disburse more than USD 34 million to local governments "Kelso Solar marks Arevon's entrance into Missouri and when operational will boost the state's installed solar capacity by almost 50 percent This major project furthers Arevon's growing presence in the Midwest region of the United States which is a priority market for our company's development activities," said Smith "Celebrating the project's construction alongside our partners and stakeholders also gives us the opportunity to recognize the immense economic benefits the project provides I am grateful to Scott County for its partnership as well as its leadership in expanding homegrown and cost-effective energy in the state." "Arevon has been very generous to Benton's local businesses and our surrounding area," said Mayor Simmons "I am excited to see the positive impact Kelso Solar will have on our community." "Arevon's Kelso Solar has already provided substantial economic benefits to our community," said Lawson "Projects like these not only ensure affordable We appreciate the partnership with Arevon and look forward to Kelso Solar advancing toward operations." DEFENDING champions Kelso made ground on the current leaders Melrose in the race for the Kings of the Sevens title this season by triumphing at the Langholm tournament with a 38-12 victory over Edinburgh Accies in the final at Milntown The result means that Kelso move into joint second place alongside Edinburgh Accies and with five tournaments remaining the title race is looking more open than it did after the Melrose double at Hawick and Berwick last weekend Kelso started cautiously with a narrow win over Hawick and a one score victory against Peebles in their Pool A matches by defeating a strong and stylish Jed-Forest side 26-14 Arnold Clark Scottish Premiership Final: Ayr and Watsonians player ratings URC: Franco Smith concerned about three fresh Glasgow Warriors injuries Edinburgh park URC play-off pressure to focus on Bath’s Challenge Cup visit Kelso undoubtedly left their best to last by running in six tries two of them by player of the tournament Robbie Tweedie to take the title with a 38-12 win over Accies the other Kelso scores coming from Hamish Tweedie with Dwain Patterson adding four conversions W6N: Scotland stun Ireland in frantic finale and website in this browser for the next time I comment “We showed a lot of fight and a lot of pride in the jersey but unfortunately we fell just a little bit short” … The true heart of the festival lies beyond the tackles and tries. Beneath the noisy surface, quieter, subtler stories unfold. Connections are reforged. Histories are honoured. Lives, briefly, are knitted closer. … “We’ve got experienced players within our group, and international players too, so we’re not daunted by the task ahead of us.” … Enjoyed this article? Quality journalism like ours is made possible by readers like you. If you value our in-depth coverage of Scottish rugby at all levels and want to see more, please consider supporting us with a subscription or donation It helps us keep delivering the news you love Thank you for being a part of The Offside Line community independent and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of Scottish rugby photographers and business minds bring their talents and enthusiasm to our unrivalled coverage of the game © 2016-2025 Scottish Rugby News from The Offside Line | Kept onside by webporty Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEmergency services were called to the incident on Tandora Street Two vehicles were destroyed during a crash on a suburban street officers attached to the Chifley Police District attended and found two vehicles - a ute and a sedan - had collided The 33-year-old male driver of the ute was subject to a roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result He was then transported to Bathurst Hospital he underwent further testing and his licence was suspended TWO patients have been transported to Bathurst Hospital after a horror smash on a suburban street A NSW Ambulance spokesperson confirmed that at about 4:30pm, on Saturday, February 22, units were called to the scene of a two-car motor vehicle accident on Tandora Street, Kelso One of the vehicles had flipped onto its side while the other sustained significant damage to its front Three people were assessed at the scene, and two were transported to the Bathurst Health Service via road ambulance The Ambulance spokesperson said that the injuries suffered by the patients during the accident were minor with one person sustaining facial injuries and the other patient sustaining an ankle injury It is understood that one of the patients is a teenage male it is unknown as to which injuries he sustained The age and sex of the other patient is still unclear at this stage The incident occurred at approximately 4:45pm on Saturday February 22.Both patients are in a stable condition NSW Police and NSW Fire and Rescue also attended the scene where they were seen to be cleaning significant debris from the road Tow trucks were also called to remove the vehicles from the suburban street Bystanders could be seen crowding the area Hear from the podium finishers following the opening lightweight class Grand Prix at Jerez Round 6 of 2025 brings us to an all-time classic venue as we get ready to race in front of a jubilant capacity crowd The Spanish star joined some of the Jerez faithful at the famous Nieto-Peluqui section in the early hours of Sunday morning Recap a brilliant visit to Jerez as Alex Marquez finally experienced that winning feeling Courage is the name of the game and Rocio shows us how the #93 inspired her at the Spanish GP Don’t miss Alex Marquez’s celebration in Jerez going from excitement to euphoria after his historic win The podium trio and a crash for Marc Marquez dominated the headlines in Spain - but what about unfolded behind them It was a long time coming but 'El Diablo' wait for a rostrum return ends with a classy Jerez P2 and some special celebrations Davide Tardozzi sheds some light on how his riders work together despite doubts that two of the biggest names could gel in the same garage engine updates and aero on trial but vibrations and engine concerns leave HRC still searching for a breakthrough Experience some of the best moments from an unforgettable Spanish Grand Prix in super slow-mo It looks like JavaScript is not enabled in your browser