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All rights reserved As a part of City Hub’s series ahead of the 2025 federal election we’re profiling the candidates running in the electorate of Kingsford Smith From housing to healthcare and transport to education everyday issues are shaping what matters most in Kingsford Smith they’re looking for practical solutions to make life more affordable This year’s five candidates include Keiron Brown (Greens) Elsa Parker (Independent) and Mark Jelic (One Nation) “This is the place where my roots run deep – on Country chosen family and culture all around me,” he says Brown’s campaign focuses on housing justice and uplifting queer and First Nations voices Brown believes Sydney’s east deserves vibrancy after dark “That means more late-night public transport and making sure LGBTQIA+ spaces are protected and celebrated.” “Art is how we share our stories and build connection,” Brown explains promising strong investment in marginalised creative communities Brown is calling to fight for a rent freeze and a major expansion of public and affordable housing “No one should be forced to leave their community because they can’t afford to live there,” he says Drawing inspiration from Queensland’s 50c fare success while investing in cycling infrastructure and cutting dependence on toll roads Brown is firm: “Mental healthcare should be free and available when people need it not months later.” He supports expanding community-led services and bulk billing to remove cost barriers across Kingsford Smith A post shared by Matt Thistlethwaite (@thistlethwaitem) Matt Thistlethwaite has deep ties to Kingsford Smith “It’s a great honour to represent the people of Kingsford Smith and I want to continue to work every day to get the best outcomes for the community,” he says Running for re-election Thistlethwaite highlights his focus on housing affordability and supporting local jobs to continue building a community where people can thrive Backed by a record of practical wins and a focus on the future Labor’s $43 billion housing initiative—delivering 1.2 million new homes including 55,000 social and affordable dwellings— is key to helping locals stay near their workplaces and families He’s passionate about making education more accessible and pushing for more affordable university pathways “Education is vital for individual opportunity and our economic future,” he says Thistlethwaite advocates ongoing investment in infrastructure to improve public access and affordability ensuring the eastern suburbs remain connected and liveable He pledges to keep expanding bulk-billing services and strengthen school-based support programs “My vision is a community where people can afford to live near their work and policies that leave no one behind,” he says — underscoring his campaign as one built on stability Brad Cole proudly calls himself Kingsford Smith’s “biggest advocate” and is pledging to champion the Canberra community he says has been “let down by Labor for far too long.” An insurance and risk professional running his own small business Cole has worked across government and the private sector and volunteers locally as a surf lifesaver and with Rotary “We’ve witnessed a huge drop in living standards under Labor Inflation is through the roof,” he says Cole promises immediate cost-of-living relief under a Dutton Liberal Government including a 50% cut to the fuel excise for 12 months Cole has already locked in a commitment from a future Liberal government to upgrade Rockdale’s Ilinden Sports Centre—and says he’s ready to fight for even more Healthcare and mental health are front and centre in his campaign He backs a $10 billion boost to primary care and promises to restore Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions from 10 to 20 If elected, Cole vows to tirelessly advocate for funding of the local roads and schools and any other pivotal services that Kingsford Smith needs For more information on the 2025 federal election, your electorate, or to check your voting information is up to date, head to aec.gov.au Elsa Parker (Independent) and Mark Jelic (One Nation) did not respond by the time of publication Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" 165 York StreetAlbany WA 6330Tel (08) 9892 8300 Ryder Kingsford turned up to round three of the Penrite ProMX at Gillman ready to show he is a major player in this year’s MX2 championship After a positive start to the championship with a second at round one and a controversial round win that is currently under appeal at round two Kingsford was determined to nail down a round victory by logging two good motos and without the off-track drama Conditions were perfect with a well-presented track and temperatures in the low 20’s That was the backdrop as things got underway on Sunday and after qualifying in sixth place and admitting “I rode like an idiot,” Kingsford took to the start line of moto one fired up and ready to go He charged to the lead on exit of the first turn with championship rival Brodie Connolly hot on his wheels Connolly then turned up the heat and found a way past Kingsford on the opening lap less than two seconds separated the pair as they streaked away from the rest of the pack Lapped traffic then became part of the equation as they navigated their way through the rear of the field Connolly managed to piece together a solid lap and finish 1.7 seconds ahead of Kingsford but knew a challenge had been thrown his way the MX2 locked themselves into the start shoot and were ready to do it all again was in his shadow as the opening lap unfolded Connolly was just inside the top ten on the opening lap and desperate to move forward Kingsford got to work and started to move away from the pack and by the time Connolly found his way to second place the Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha rider was already 18 seconds up the track With the race just passed the halfway mark and seemingly well under control but even more is eaten away as he gets back into his rhythm Connolly has narrowed it down to four seconds then some lapped traffic saw that gap get even tighter.But the pressure valve was released when Connolly made a mistake and collided with a lapped rider allowing Kingsford to race off for the win and round victory “I’m a bit dirty on myself for that crash in the middle of the race,” Kingsford said but I just had some rear brake on a bit late as I hit one of those braking bumps along that straight and it spat me over the bars I made that race harder than it needed to be “But pumped to get the win and keep fighting in the championship Even just riding well and being as competitive as I was gives me some confidence and the plan is to keep this momentum going now all the way until the end of the year,” Kingsford ends Jayce Cosford put together his best round of the year so far and continues his upward trend in riding and results Cosford charged to a fourth place for the round at Gillman with 6-3 results He again showed his sprint speed is improving this time qualifying in P4 and a renewed focus on putting a full day together with no mistakes Moto one saw Cosford in the midst of a fight for third in the early laps Cosford went into salvage mode as his arms tightened With a huge gap back to the rider in seventh Cosford backed down the intensity to allow his arms to relax and he held a strong sixth place all the way to the finish  Cosford held onto second place until lap seven when Connolly was able to force his way past saw off attacks from Byron Dennis and Noah Ferguson to cross the finish line in third marking his best race and round result of the season so far which was frustrating as I wanted to stay in the fight longer “I felt better in race two and was more relaxed on the bike so I tried to hook in behind him and let him tow me away from the rest of the field.  “I was able to keep my pace all the way to the end of the moto and finish it strong The next step is to get a round podium and keep moving closer to the front of the field.” Round four of the ProMX moves to Traralgon on May 25 It’s the first time the circuit has held a national round in many years and a huge turnout is expected for the series return The DPH Motosport Yamaha rider has had a breakout round in the unforgiving Brisbane conditions. […] Yamalube Yamaha Racings’ Jordan Hill continued his solid start to the 2016 Australian Supercross Championship with another top 10 performance in the SX2 division at Toowoomba. […] It’s been a very long time since a racer with a personality as strong and determined as Cooper Webb’s has come along. […] Request mooring at City Botanic Gardens River Hub and Breakfast Creek mangrove-lined creeks and iconic river create plenty of opportunities for water-based exploring hook a whiting at Deep Water Bend or kayak past saltmarshes in Boondall Wetlands Make the most of our city’s waterways and outdoor lifestyle using ramps The River Access Network provides locals and visitors with different ways to enjoy and explore the Brisbane River The network is made up of 8 river and recreation hubs that support lifestyle and tourism opportunities on the river PDF  •   1 MB   •   Last modified January 2023 River and recreation hubs provide access to and from the Brisbane River for recreational and tourism watercraft Recreation hubs are suitable for short-term use by recreational and passive vessels The River Access Network includes eight locations across Brisbane make sure you check its size capacity and the weight of your vessel View individual river hub locations for more details Location: New Farm Park, 137 Sydney Street, New Farm Waterway access information: External side of the outer pontoon is intended for use by commercial and tour boat vessels of up to 200 tonnes Inner pontoons are intended for passive and recreational vessels of up to 25 tonnes Find out more about the New Farm Park River Hub Location: City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice Street, Brisbane City Inner pontoons are intended for passive and recreational vessels of up to 25 tonnes.  Find out more about the City Botanic Gardens River Hub Location: 55 Metroplex Avenue (no 55) Park, 55 Metroplex Ave, Murarrie Waterway access information: Suitable for vessels up to 75 tonnes Access the hub via a shared path through Metroplex Avenue Park Location: West End Riverside Lands Park, 60 Kurilpa Street, West End Waterway access information: Suitable for vessels up to 75 tonnes Location: Dutton Park, 359 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Location: Kingsford Smith Drive Recreation Hub, 402 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Waterway access information: Suitable for vessels up to 300 tonnes Location: end of Sumners Road, in Newcomb Park, Riverhills Waterway access information: Pick-up and drop-off for commercial vessels up to 25 tonnes Launching and short-term use of passive crafts such as kayaks The facility allows users to stay for a period of up to two hours The facility is suitable for vessels up to 25 tonnes Fishing is currently allowed on the pontoon Cast nets and crab potting are not permitted on the pontoon to ensure the safety of all users Location: New Farm Park, 137 Sydney Street, New Farm Find out more about the New Farm Park River Hub Location: City Botanic Gardens, 147 Alice Street, Brisbane City Inner pontoons are intended for passive and recreational vessels of up to 25 tonnes.  Find out more about the City Botanic Gardens River Hub Location: 55 Metroplex Avenue (no 55) Park, 55 Metroplex Ave, Murarrie Location: West End Riverside Lands Park, 60 Kurilpa Street, West End Waterway access information: Suitable for vessels up to 75 tonnes Location: Dutton Park, 359 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Location: Kingsford Smith Drive Recreation Hub, 402 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Location: end of Sumners Road, in Newcomb Park, Riverhills You must submit a request to dock at City Botanic Gardens River Hub and New Farm Park River Hub Located near Brisbane's original botanic gardens the City Botanic Gardens River Hub caters to a range of vessels and uses The City Botanic Gardens Riverwalk is a shared riverside pathway that provides access to the City Botanic Gardens River Hub The riverwalk extends from the City Reach Boardwalk at the corner of Alice Street and Edward Street Located near Brisbane's original botanic gardens The New Farm Park River Hub offers access to New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse via the Brisbane River Select an icon to check the location of a boat or canoe ramp Wynnum will be closed from 28 April-mid July 2025 for car park improvement works.  Wynnum will be closed from 28 April-mid July 2025 for car park improvement works.  Follow the onsite signage at all hubs and river facilities to keep yourself and others safe.  To learn how to use the river safely, read Maritime Safety Queensland’s Brisbane River Code of Conduct Follow the onsite signage at all hubs and river facilities to keep yourself and others safe.  To learn how to use the river safely, read Maritime Safety Queensland’s Brisbane River Code of Conduct Cast a line and try your luck or take in the water views at a land-based fishing platform You'll find platforms in picturesque parks and reserves across the city Location: Bulimba Riverside Park, 57 Addison Avenue, Bulimba Location: Cameron Rocks Reserve, 79 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Location: Captain Doug Hislop Park, 69 Metroplex Avenue, Murarrie Location: Carmichael Park, 175 Boundary Street, Tingalpa Location: Chelsea Road Park (nos. 399-551), 439 Chelsea Road, Ransome Location: Colmslie Reserve, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside Location: Kookaburra Park - West, 11 Nalya Crescent, Karana Downs Location: Moggill Ferry Reserve, 3882 Moggill Road, Moggill Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Location: Sandgate Foreshores Park, 1 Flinders Parade, Sandgate Location: Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, 397 Wyampa Road, Bald Hills Location: Tingalpa Creek Reserve, 99 Chelsea Road, Chandler Location: Tuckeroo Park, 1553 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach (access and car park via Nudgee Road) Location: Bulimba Riverside Park, 57 Addison Avenue, Bulimba Location: Cameron Rocks Reserve, 79 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Location: Captain Doug Hislop Park, 69 Metroplex Avenue, Murarrie Location: Carmichael Park, 175 Boundary Street, Tingalpa Location: Chelsea Road Park (nos. 399-551), 439 Chelsea Road, Ransome Location: Colmslie Reserve, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside Location: Kookaburra Park - West, 11 Nalya Crescent, Karana Downs Location: Moggill Ferry Reserve, 3882 Moggill Road, Moggill Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Location: Sandgate Foreshores Park, 1 Flinders Parade, Sandgate Location: Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, 397 Wyampa Road, Bald Hills Location: Tingalpa Creek Reserve, 99 Chelsea Road, Chandler Location: Tuckeroo Park, 1553 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach (access and car park via Nudgee Road) Attend a workshop to learn the basics of fishing or brush up on your skills Access the Brisbane River from a ramp or rest at a pontoon along the water’s edge kayak or other vessel from a ramp along Brisbane’s waterways.  kayak or other vessel from a ramp along Brisbane’s waterways.  Take a quick break from your paddle at a pontoon or landing (other than ramps and hubs).  Location: Amazons Place Park, 60 Thomas Macleod Avenue, Sinnamon Park Waterway access facilities: Single pontoon Waterway access information: Amazons Place pontoon | Status: open Location: Cliveden Avenue Reserve, 449 Cliveden Avenue, Oxley Waterway access information: Cliveden Avenue Reserve pontoon (Oxley Creek) | Status: open Morningside (also known as Colmslie Recreation Reserve.) Location: Colmslie Reserve, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside Waterway access facilities: Single boat ramp Waterway access information: Colmslie Reserve boat ramp | Status: open Note: There is a fishing platform at this location as well Location: Heath Park, 48 Hilton Street, East Brisbane Waterway access information: Heath Park canoe ramp (two canoe ramps) | Status: open Heath Park pontoon (Norman Creek) | Status: open Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, 99 Mt Ommaney Drive, Jindalee Waterway access information: Jindalee Boat Ramp (-27.52949568 Mt Ommaney Drive Canoe Ramp | Status: open Location: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point Waterway access information: Kangaroo Point canoe ramp | Status: open Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park is also known as River Terrace Park Location: Ken Fletcher Park, 167 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson Waterway access information: Pontoon: open (wheelchair accessible) Location: Mowbray Park, 78 Lytton Road, East Brisbane Waterway access information: Mowbray Park pontoon | Status: closed Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Waterway access facilities: Recreation hub - 75 tonnes Waterway access information: Northshore Hamilton Recreation Hub | Status: open Location: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End Waterway access information: Orleigh Park pontoon | Status: open Location: Paragon Street Park, 53A Paragon Street, Yeronga This pontoon is only accessible from the river Location: Preston Road Park, 276 Meadowlands Road, Carina Waterway access information: Pontoon (Bulimba Creek) | Status: open Location: Sherwood Arboretum, 87 Jolimont Street, Sherwood Location: Sir John Chandler Park, 151 Harts Road, Indooroopilly Waterway access information: Boat Ramp | Status: open Also known as Bougainvillea Gardens and Thomas Park Location: South Brisbane Riverside Lands Park, 23A Hockings Street, South Brisbane Waterway access facilities: Double boat ramp Waterway access information: Riverside Drive boat ramp | Status: open Location: Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, 397 Wyampa Road, Bald Hills Waterway access information: ***The boat ramp pontoon and floating walkway will be partially closed to the public on Wednesday 12 and Wednesday 19 February.*** Deep Water Bend Reserve boat ramp | Status: open Deep Water Bend Reserve pontoon | Status: open Deep Water Bend Reserve floating walkway (boat ramp access pontoon) | Status: open Location: Tuckeroo Park, 1553 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach (access and car park via Nudgee Road) Waterway access facilities: Boat ramp (multiple lanes) Waterway access information: Kedron Brook floodway (4 lane boat ramp) | Status: open Kedron Brook floating walkway | Status: open Take a quick break from your paddle at a pontoon or landing (other than ramps and hubs).  Location: Amazons Place Park, 60 Thomas Macleod Avenue, Sinnamon Park Location: Cliveden Avenue Reserve, 449 Cliveden Avenue, Oxley Location: Colmslie Reserve, 420 Lytton Road, Morningside Location: Heath Park, 48 Hilton Street, East Brisbane Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp Park, 99 Mt Ommaney Drive, Jindalee Location: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point Location: Ken Fletcher Park, 167 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson Location: Mowbray Park, 78 Lytton Road, East Brisbane Location: Northshore Riverside Park, 305 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton Location: Orleigh Park, 68 Hill End Terrace, West End Location: Paragon Street Park, 53A Paragon Street, Yeronga Location: Preston Road Park, 276 Meadowlands Road, Carina Location: Sherwood Arboretum, 87 Jolimont Street, Sherwood Location: Sir John Chandler Park, 151 Harts Road, Indooroopilly Location: South Brisbane Riverside Lands Park, 23A Hockings Street, South Brisbane Location: Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve, 397 Wyampa Road, Bald Hills Location: Tuckeroo Park, 1553 Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach (access and car park via Nudgee Road) There are moorings at Breakfast Creek for long-term boat storage You must request permission to moor your boat at the creek.\r\n You must request permission to moor your boat at the creek There are 16 mid-stream moorings at Breakfast Creek The mooring fee at Breakfast Creek is $161.15 per month Dinghy storage is an additional $7.27 per month after receiving permission (Casual permit is issued) You must have permission to moor at Breakfast Creek Download a copy of the mooring application Lodge a completed form with your supporting documents: PDF  •   165 KB   •   Last modified March 2025 There are 16 mid-stream pile moorings at Breakfast Creek as to the adequacy or safety of the mooring have an ocean tidal flow of up to 2 metres every 11.5 hours The Breakfast Creek moorings are upstream of the Breakfast Creek Bridge The minimum clearance at the Breakfast Creek Bridge is 2.8 metres at the highest possible tide For more information about Breakfast Creek boat moorings, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 For more information about Breakfast Creek boat moorings, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 A new pedestrian refuge will be installed on Bentinck Street BALLINA Shire Council has begun improvement works in the Kingsford Smith Park precinct The upgrades will enhance pedestrian safety and access in the community space and support the growth of Commemoration Park’s popular market with a new footpath within Kingsford Smith Park to improve pedestrian connections across the sports precinct Works will begin on Bentinck Street in mid-April including the construction of a pedestrian refuge to facilitate safe crossing a No-Stopping zone on the south side of the Street between the new refuge and the River Street roundabout The works will enhance access to the park and improve pedestrian movement between Commemoration Park Bentinck Street will remain open to two-way traffic and traffic control measures will be in place Motorists and pedestrians are advised to follow signage and exercise caution in the area Parking will not be permitted on the southern side of Bentinck Street between the new refuge and the River Street roundabout Alternate parking is available along other sections of Bentinck Street and within the formal car parks The existing bus stop will be relocated west of the existing angle parking The improvements are designed to improve safety and the overall amenity of the park for community use and sporting events and will support possible future expansion of the market at Commemoration Park Work is due to be completed by the end of May 2025 Ryder Kingsford has emerged as the round winner in MX2 at Appin after a post-race decision reversal handed him victory in a controversial second moto at round two of the 2024 ProMX Championship Kingsford and reigning MX2 champion Brodie Connolly continued their close rivalry throughout the day Connolly grabbed the early lead and stretched out a comfortable margin Kingsford had to charge forward from behind and despite clawing the gap down to three seconds late in the race Kingsford’s teammate Jayce Cosford got the jump out of the gate with Kingsford close behind officials deemed one of Connolly’s passes to be illegal and issued a two-position in-race penalty With Kingsford aware of the situation via his pit board he slotted in behind Connolly and followed him to the finish knowing second on the track could be enough for the win Initially, however, the penalty was overturned after the race, handing Connolly both the moto and the round. But the stewards reviewed the decision again post-race and on Monday morning confirmed the original penalty would stand, officially giving Kingsford the Moto Two and round win. “I don’t have any idea on what happened on the track and why there was even a penalty for Brodie,” Kingsford said. “I didn’t see what the issue was and only knew because my pit board said he had a penalty, but I do know that it’s not the way I want to win races. “But it’s a good reward for the team as everyone has worked super hard this year to make things better and we are on the right track. “I want to give my all in every race and at every round, and so far, we are off to a good start. The plan now is to keep it rolling.” Jayce Cosford didn’t finish where he wanted on paper, but the Appin round marked a step forward in multiple areas. Known for struggling in qualifying, Cosford delivered a personal best with third. He also avoided a first-moto crash for once and led early laps in the second before a run-in with Kingsford saw him go down. He recovered well for fifth in moto two and took eighth overall. “I’m not where I want or need to be, but things are headed in the right direction,” said Cosford. “My raw pace has picked up a little. I tried to stay out of the chaos in race one and then rode a pretty good race two. “I’m still looking for the best balance of speed, fitness and race craft, but I feel we have made some inroads so thanks to Beaton’s Pro Formula and the team for their guidance.” The MX2 battle will fire up again in two weeks’ time when the series heads to Gillman, South Australia. Once regarded as a necessary reliever airport for the Kingsford Smith (SYD) facility that is located fairly close to downtown and to handle mainly budget airlines when it opens in 2026 it is now being touted as potentially the busiest airport in the country by 2060 Full service and alliance member airlines are already demonstrating their interest in operating there But WSI still has a few hoops to jump through as the opening date nears including finalising the surface transport connections that have got caught up in a cost overrun for an entire Metro system Probably the biggest issue it has got to get to grips with is whether it is still only to be a reliever for SYD or whether it has the ability and the support to knock SYD airport off its perch And that raises the question of who will ultimately operate and finance it It would be unusual in Australia if that responsibility remained with the government Our Analysis Reports are only available to CAPA Members CAPA Membership provides exclusive access to in-depth insights on the latest developments in the aviation and travel industry developed by our team of dedicated analysts located in Europe Each report offers a fresh perspective on the latest industry trends and is available online or via the CAPA mobile app with customisable alerts to help you stay informed and identify new business opportunities CAPA Membership also provides access to our full suite of tools including a tailored selection of more than 1,000 News Briefs every week and comprehensive data and analysis on thousands of companies around the world It would be unusual in Australia if that responsibility remained with the government CityMag checks out where to check in for a night When we arrive at the entry to Kingsford The Barossa a friendly voice comes over the intercom welcoming us through the electric gate it left CityMag under some serious driving pressure We follow the long winding track to the Homestead and accidentally miss two Kingsford staff waving for our attention As they chase us by foot up to the car park – huffing and puffing – they tell us they were supposed to valet park our car I guess we were too distracted by the $395,000 car behind and the other Mercedes and Porsche SUVs in the car park with my partner wearing a fluorescent Jimi Hendrix top (which he unwillingly changed shortly after) heeled boots and jewellery that glistens in the light It only took one quick conversation with Brendan Proctor to settle our out-of-place nerves and make us feel at home how this works is that you need to make guests have a second home how you guys doing?’ Then you’ve remembered something about them This culture is important to the Kingsford The Barossa brand you’ve got to feel like that’s a family because that resonates over to your guests,” Brandan says “It’s like you’re coming into a family home – but it’s a luxury family home but that’s what separates you because then they go away and they come back and they see that same stuff that’s why you want longstanding employees how you been?’ I think that’s the difference.” Brandan takes us on a tour of the entire Homestead relaying facts about the history of the different rooms – we stayed in the Matilda King suite – how McLeod’s Daughters was filmed here and how Kerry Packer himself once owned the place from 1999 to 2008 and left a spot for his helicopter to land when he visited “The homestead was built and well completed in 1856 but it was used as a working farm all the way up until Kerry Packer bought it in ’99,” Brendan says When the space was purchased by the Ahrens family in 2008 they rebranded and reopened as Kingsford Homestead and deemed themselves as a boutique luxury accommodation they extended the space and introduced the lodge new suits and wine vaults in a function room with the “longest table within a resort in Australia” “But the wine vault was built for space and events It’s unique…so the wine is a big thing so that’s understandable.” This 2020 renovation also introduced Kegelbahn – a nine-pin bowling alley that is a “throwback to the German history” they had dreams to farm and be successful [after spending] six months on a boat,” Brandan says “The problem is Kegel was outlawed in the UK The reason it was outlawed was it stemmed from the military “So military were finding these generals and soldiers [and they say] ‘we get addicted playing Kegel’ There are probably some discipline things going on “So they get together and go ‘what can we do about this If you ban something really fun and make it illegal people are definitely going to stop doing it Brendan then explains that when they came over to Australia they were in a free colony” and rebelliously began playing Kegal again served curated seasonal meals such as roam Wagyu sirloin and a 17-hour lamb rib in the seven-course à la carte menu The space overlooked the entire estate – which was particularly special during our breakfast sitting – as it provided a tranquil and calming view Kingsford The Barossa is fit for groups or couples Though it’s only a short drive from other Barossa wineries and restaurants the activities within the homestead will entertain and keep guests occupied for the stay These activities include a walk around the estate swimming in the pool and – of course – a few rounds of Kegelbahn CityMag’s highlight was a trip to the billabong on the estate where a wine and food tasting was prepared by the fire (though this is a seasonal experience) Kingsford The Barossa is located at 68 Kingsford Road, Kingsford. Find out more on their website Subscribe for updatesConnect with Kingsford The Barossa on Instagram for more. InDaily South Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout South Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Brodie Connolly’s perfect run in the 2025 ProMX Championship came to a dramatic end at round two in Appin following a successful protest in the MX2 class The Honda Racing Australia rider looked set to extend his unbeaten season qualifying fastest and crossing the line first in both motos and he was initially declared the round winner with another 1-1 result a post-race protest over an incident in the second moto saw Connolly penalised two positions for course cutting The incident occurred while the New Zealander was engaged in an intense battle for third with Ryan Alexanderson Although the penalty was initially reversed immediately after the race it was later reinstated by the meeting stewards following further review Ryder Kingsford was awarded the second moto win and claimed the overall round victory with 47 points ahead of Connolly (45) and Honda teammate Alex Larwood (38) Connolly retains the red plate on 95 points Gladstone sophomore Emma Trombley secures a flyout during a game against Kingsford on April 30 GLADSTONE — Players emerge at times you least expect it Unless your Gladstone sophomore Emma Trombley who played her best pair of games to date as the Braves improved to 13-0 with a doubleheader sweep over Kingsford on Wednesday The sophomore southpaw finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored in the No 9 spot in the lineup and recorded four putouts in a 9-2 game one win She was then thrusted into the lead-off spot in game two and finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs two stolen bases and two runs scored at a 12-2 win in five innings “She had a breakout day today,” Braves coach Scott Herioux said of Trombley “We’ve been working on a couple of things in practice in terms of encouraging her aggressiveness in center field After (Wednesday) maybe she starts to believe.” Of course Wednesday’s doubleheader wasn’t solely off the back of Trombley Game one saw freshman Lauren Pare obliterate the first pitch she saw in the third frame over the fence in left field for a two-run home run as part of a six-run stanza for the purple and white after seniors Lauren Sundquist and Tia Schone whaled back-to-back RBI singles walking one and striking out nine across 4 2/3 innings of work Pare allowed two unearned runs off seven hits with a walk in 2 1/3 innings Sundquist finished 3-for-4 with four stolen bases The Braves jumped on the Flivvers in game two behind a five-run second inning thanks to RBI knocks from Trombley and Schone a two-run double from Pare and an RBI groundout from Maddy Sundquist Schone finished 3-for-3 with four RBIs from the plate and struck out five across two perfect innings from the circle Pare finished 1-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored and allowed two earned runs off four hits with a walk and three strikeouts in the circle Lauren Sundquist scored three runs and stole three bases Senior Brooklyn Pendergraft finished 1-for-2 with an RBI “We have to stay gritty,” Herioux said of the undefeated Braves “We just have to keep focused and keep going We’re hitting on certain spots and missing on others We have to keep putting the pieces together NEGAUNEE — A baseball doubleheader on Wednesday between Escanaba and Negaunee ended in a split as the Eskymos won .. 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FELCH — The Bark River-Harris track and field teams were in the title hunt Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Michigan | https://www.dailypress.net | 600 Ludington St. a luxury suite and a charcuterie picnic by a billabong and more We think we know the feeling until someone steps beyond our expectations to greet us and their sincere enthusiasm makes us catch our breath as was the case when we arrived at Kingsford The Barossa As we made our way down the tree-lined driveway waving their hellos as they stepped into the rain beneath vast umbrellas soon to protect us from the rain.   It felt delightfully Downton Abby-ish We soon found ourselves lounging back upon a sofa beside a wood fire sipping Croser NV Traditional Method sparkling wine while Maddy guided us through our ‘Barossa Indulgence Package’ weekend itinerary From a relaxing property tour to a charcuterie beside a fire pit a bush bath and a series of meals in Orleana Restaurant including a 7-course ‘History of Kingsford’ degustation and more. We knew we were in for something extraordinary we were swept away by a river of indulgences Our first port of call was our Valley View suite one of the premium options now available to guests thanks to Kingsford The Barossa’s recent two-year multi-million-dollar redevelopment The Valley View suites provide a refreshing heritage-laced rooms in the original homestead Upon entering this generously appointed cocoon of calm our eyes swam over the soothing palette of gentle coral pink hues blended with neutral tones such as nature-based birch The open-plan bedroom flowed into the lavish lounge suite and through the vast glass doors towards an ocean of undulating green hills.  Martin escorted us through the features of our suite within which everything functioned at the push of a button including the television that descended into a credenza allowing us a full view of the landscape from our king-size bed.   As impressive as the TV was it never re-appeared thanks to the ever-changing scenery before us Willy-Wag-Tails darted about our ankles while Cockatiels swirled and squawked above and wild Hares scurried between the bushes A herd of placid cows grazed upon the distant hills as Mother Nature captivated us with her performance of winter moods in the skies above a man who cannot be defined by function and seemed to be in all the places simultaneously tending to gardens and guests alike with boundless energy and a huge sense of fun Trundling us into his “mule,” an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) he took us on a tour of the 225-acre property sharing the fascinating history of the homestead and the local Indigenous people’s custodianship of the land along the way one space that resonated with me was the old shearing shed While one half has been beautifully restored for lovers of divinely character-infused events original state for lovers of Australia’s unique sheep shearing history rickety gates and the oil from the sheep wool still gracing the walls I was immediately transported into Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts’ “Shearing the Rams” Once the location of Nine Network’s award-winning drama series McLeod’s Daughters Kingsford The Barossa has seen many fans worldwide make the pilgrimage to pay tribute to the characters and tales they once loved so much after hearing so much about the memories and moments Brenno has shared with McLeod’s Daughters fans it’s now on my list of shows to binge we returned to the homestead and ducked into The Vault where a supreme collection of wine is stored and wine tastings are held before heading to the in-house bowling alley to enjoy a fun and fast game of Berlin’s beloved Kegelbahnen (9 pin bowling) while sipping on a zesty Watermelon Margarita.  With ample time for relaxation and solitude incorporated into our itinerary we kicked back in our suite while awaiting our much-anticipated “History of Kingsford” 7-course degustation in Orleana Restaurant a culinary haven for fine-dining foodies who view seasonal local produce as integral to their experience and appreciation of a destination This themed indulgence is Head Chef Joel Cugley’s celebration of Kingsford The Barossa’s delicious history particularly from the Barossa and the produce garden we’d only just explored on the property Maître d’ and Sommelier David D’Cruze’s deep love and knowledge of wine guided us through each course His tips and insights expanded our appreciation of each superb dish beyond measure.  David’s food and wine matching expertise doesn’t anchor you to a menu or a label and imbues you with a knowledge that forever shifts your appreciation of wine with his creative flair expressive manner and sincere devotion to his craft It is fair to say that every Kingford The Barossa team member we met during our stay made us feel as if we were the only guests they were looking after.  They were genuinely invested in our enjoyment and interested in what would bring us comfort and joy in that moment.  the sooner we realised we were surrounded by an elite hospitality team with a collective portfolio of working in hospitality benchmark-setters such as The Ritz (London) With our final bite of a deconstructed Trevaillie Orchard Apple crumble happy and devoted to diving into our private Wrapped up in our Kingsford The Barossa dressing gowns we tip-toed into the frosty night and slid into the soul-soothing warm water.   With the Milky Way as our ceiling and a symphony of bleating sheep as our soundtrack we soaked up every blissful moment of this extraordinary experience.  we awoke feeling rested and eager to head back into Orleana Restaurant for a hearty breakfast to prepare us for another day of hedonistic torpor commencing with a moment I’ll never forget exclusive-access-only location in the bush I soaked in a vintage clawfoot bath surrounded by bushland and Louis Roederer Collection 245 Champagne kept me chilled as birds tweeted greetings from the canopy From the bath to the billabong: Once dry and clothed Joel accompanied us to an extravagant picnic alongside a billabong and a bottle of Kaesler Barbera Vintage 201 awaited us Joel guided us through his lavish charcuterie of cheeses and other delicacies before leaving us to prepare lunch for his Orleana Restaurant guests (some of whom arrived in a chartered helicopter – we raised a glass of “cheers” to them as they hovered nearby).  Just when we thought the moment couldn’t be more perfect Brenno stepped forward and recited a breathtaking heartfelt rendition of “My Country” (the full version) while the smoke from the eucalyptus leaves and Redwood gum in the pit encircled him:“I love a sunburnt country He then left us with a walkie-talkie and instructions to relax and take all the time we wanted He’d be there to pick us up whenever we desired nibbling and chatting.  Given we were camped by a billabong it goes without saying that “Waltzing Maltilda” was sung with wine-laced confidence we returned to our suite and prepared for another night of culinary splendour with a sensational A La Carte meal of Wagyu and Barramundi partnered with Kingfish Sashimi and Scotch Eggs as sides and Silken Chocolate Mousse for dessert dreaming the dreams of the people with not a care in the world.   Utter bliss.  We will be back Now it’s time to spoil yourself with the ‘Barossa Indulgence Package’ at Kingsford The Barossa with a $150 retreat credit to spend during your stay as part of the BarossaIndulgence Package: You can contribute towards a fine dining journey or dinner and drinks at Orleana Restaurant This special offer is available to book until 24 July 2024 and is valid for 12 months from purchase. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions 17 Sep 2024 • 5m read • View Author Catering-for-students-at-Scape-Kingsford-with-PTW-1732001179.png Designed by PTW Architects, Scape Kingsford offers 381 fully furnished residences designed to cater to the needs of modern students. The building features a range of amenities, including study areas, a rooftop terrace, and communal spaces that encourage social interaction and a sense of community. Future buildings in the precinct will continue to build on this foundation, with a focus on creating spaces that are not only functional but also welcoming and inclusive. Scape, Australia’s largest owner and operator of purpose-built-student-accommodation (PBSA), has launched the first of five buildings, collectively called KEKI, as the first step in its ambition to create ongoing sustainable value to Sydney’s first University precinct, stretching from Kensington to Kingsford in Sydney’s south. Located at 9 Bunnerong Road, Scape Kingsford is part of a broader vision to transform the Kensington to Kingsford corridor in a new development that seeks to enrich the Kingsford to Kensington area, fostering a strong sense of community among students and residents alike. This project, with a total investment of approximately $1 billion, reflects Scape’s commitment to working hand-in-hand with the local community to create places and spaces that benefit everyone. When complete, the precinct will provide homes for over 1,600 students across five buildings, all within walking distance to UNSW and NIDA. While student accommodation will be a centrepiece of the precinct, Scape’s overall vision is to contribute to the neighbourhood’s vibrancy by integrating public art, expanding green spaces, and supporting local businesses with 3,900 square meters of retail and commercial leasing opportunities. Architecture & Design had a chat with Jacob Laird, Senior Associate at PTW to discuss this memorable project. Architecture & Design: Can you describe the initial vision for this project and how it evolved over time? What were the biggest challenges you faced during the design and construction phases, and how did you overcome them? How did you ensure that the project met the client’s needs and expectations? Were there any unique or innovative techniques or materials used in this project? How does this project fit into your broader portfolio and design philosophy? 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KINGSFORD — Kingsford High School officials have announced the top 10% of the Class of 2025 with grade-point averages of 4.021 to 4.125 — Jaxon Buckley is the son of Jason and Sarah Buckley School activities include three years of varsity hockey; four years of varsity soccer two as captain; National Honor Society; and Student Leadership Alliance Honors are: all A’s honor roll seven semesters Player of the Year in soccer two years and All State Third Team Soccer his junior year He plans to attend University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for his undergraduate degree and to play soccer then continue on to obtain his doctorate of veterinary medicine — Reagan Cram is the daughter of Dan and Kelly Cram National Honor Society as service chair and HOSA as reporter Honors are: Academic Letter and Academic Bar She is undecided on a college but plans to study biology on the pre-physician assistant track — Benjamin Fornetti is the son of Paul and Angela Fornetti Honors are: All A’s for three consecutive semesters He plans to study dentistry at the University of Michigan — Auna Ivacko is the daughter of Joseph Ivacko Top 10% junior and senior years and All A’s all of high school She plans to study bio-medical sciences and parasitology at Grand Valley State University — Taylor Koski is the daughter of Jaclyn and Bradley Koski School activities include Key Club for four years Flivver Way Ambassador and National Honor Society president Honors are: All A’s honor roll for four years Top 10% junior and senior years and 2021-2022 National Community Service Award She plans to to major in English at the University of Michigan — Madelynn Kreider is the daughter of Jaclynn and Jason Kreider School activities include volleyball for four years student council vice president and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honors are: All A’s seven consecutive semesters Academic All-American travel volleyball and MHSAA Scholar-Athlete She plans to attend Michigan Technological University to play volleyball and study kinesiology/exercise science toward specializing as a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery — Zoey Mellon is the daughter of Tiffany and Nickolas Mellon School activities include Peer to Peer Mentor Honors are: Honor roll ninth through12th grades earned a first rating in both regional and state Solo and Ensemble during freshman and sophomore year earned a regional second place at HOSA during junior year She plans to study emergency medical technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College toward becoming a paramedic — Maren Menza is the daughter of Kathryn and Chad Menza School activities include National Honor Society Youth Advisory Committee and volleyball manager with all A’s for three semesters; Academic Bar with all A’s for five semesters; Honor Roll All A’s; Top 10% junior and senior years; Michigan Governor Youth Service Award-Youth Spirit of Hope Award; 2024-2025 National Community Service Awards-Ambassador Award; Michigan Community Impact Award 2024-2025 She is undecided on where she will attend college but plans to major in secondary mathematics education — Ellery Nash is the daughter of Matt and Tamara Nash School activities include Flivver Way Student Ambassador senior class secretary and member of the volleyball team Academic Bar honor roll for All A’s and Academic All-State for volleyball She plans to study nurse anesthesiology at Michigan State University — Paolo Occhietti is the son of Tony and Cindy Occhietti School activities include Key Club member four years National Honor Society two years and Flivver Way student ambassador Academic excellence award for being in the Top 10% of class Academic Bar and Student of the Week junior year He plans to earn a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley State University and then attend the University of Michigan Dental School to become a dentist — Abigail Przeslakowski is the daughter of Blanka and Pawel Przeslakowski basketball and soccer teams; National Honor Society; Key Club; Flivver Family Club; and Youth Advisory Council Honors are: Honor roll all semesters of high school four Michigan Community Impact awards and a Michigan Governor Youth Service Award She plans to major in biology with a minor in kinesiology on a pre-medicine track at the University of Wisconsin-Madison — Sierra Scott is the daughter of Kevin and Cindi Scott cross-country and track and field and completion of Rotary Youth Exchange She plans to attend a university to study international relations — Iona Shilton is the daughter of Brett and Kim Shilton National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Academic Letter — All A’s for three semesters Academic Bar — All A’s for five semesters She is undecided on a college but plans to pursue a career in sports medicine/kinesiology — Levi Stauber is the son of Adam and Autumn Stauber He plans to study engineering and engineering management at Michigan Technological University — Gavin Trevillian is the son of Kevin and Sara Trevillian finalist for MHSAA Scholar Athlete Scholarship He plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for civil engineering — Michael Jack Wilinski is the son of Mike and Tracey Wilinski School activities include student council four years; Key Club four years; Business Professionals of America in 10th 11th and 12th grades; robotics in ninth and 10th grades; Flivver Way student ambassador and Quiz Bowl Honors are: member of National Honor Society He plans to major in computer science and math at either Michigan Technological University or Northern Michigan University MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $116,000 to pave an existing gravel lot .. Health System Regional Blood Center community blood drive — The Aurora Park and Recreation Committee is a nonprofit group formed to improve and beautify the .. | https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com | 215 E Indulge in a sip of the extraordinary as Kingsford The Barossa and Penfolds Wines host their decadence-infused celebration of legacy South Australia’s famed purveyors of opulence luxury retreat Kingsford the Barossa and legendary Penfolds Wines have blended the best of both worlds into one ultimate indulgence: the  Icons of Penfolds experience tailored wine and hospitality celebration of 180 years of Penfolds and the 60th anniversary of Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon This one-of-a-kind experience has been curated for those of us with an inclination for the extraordinary willing to invest in singular lifestyle-defining choices that you’ll glide from one moment of awe to the next guided by Kingsford The Barossa’s pre-eminent team as you explore their estate before your private Penfolds wine tasting (including the iconic Penfolds Grange) followed by a curated four-course dinner paired with Penfolds wines at Orleana Restaurant The Penfolds Icon experience aspires to deepen your appreciation of one of Australia’s greatest wineries and expand the perceived boundaries of South Australia’s luxury landscape.  This is an opportunity to write yourself into the Penfolds story by taking part in this historic homage amid Kingsford the Barossa’s exquisite setting with a wine-tasting and dining experience as infrequent and precious as gold dust.  Within Kingsford The Barossa’s jaw-dropping you will be welcomed into Penfold’s exclusive ‘Vault 2’ for a private tasting experience of Penfold’s wines — a selection that is rarely offered for tasting anywhere else in Australia or the world The Icons of Penfold’s wine selection will forever raise your benchmark of expectations upon tasting this sublime offering: Those who understand and appreciate the calibre of these wines and the indulgent Orleana Restaurant dining experience will be cognizant of the value of this $895 per-person experience Whether you arrive at Kingsford the Barossa via an easy drive from Adelaide or you land via helicopter upon their vast fields you will feel welcomed and at home within minutes of your arrival With relaxation at the forefront of your itinerary you will be guided around and through the history of Kingsford The Barossa’s 225-acre estate Georgian-style sandstone homestead that’s anchored within South Australia’s pioneering Kingsford The Barossa’s fusion of character-laced heritage and contemporary innovations is inextricably intertwined This ability to successfully deliver two contrasting attributes in one experience binds Kingsford the Barossa with Penfold’s exceptional portfolio.  Once your senses have been revived from your estate tour and your palates elevated to another plane after your private Penfold Icons tasting experience you’ll ascend further into a culinary utopia with Orleana Restaurant’s curated four-course dining menu matched with Penfold’s wines Amid Orleana Restaurant’s decadent dedication to Penfolds you’ll enjoy a cheeky pairing of the Grange with a meat pie (unlike any other meat pie you’ll ever taste) a homage to Max Schubert’s love of this classic Australian meal Wine lovers worldwide have a lot to be thankful to Max for beyond the Grange He was also the mastermind behind Penfolds’ Bin wines It was while Max was perfecting his first experimental Grange in 1951 that he generated the generic storage identification ‘Bin 1’ This efficient storage system soon became a distinctive Penfold’s labelling tradition when Max created a Shiraz using grapes from their Barossa Valley Kalimna vineyard double-dipping on its Bin 28 storage name by using it as its label name thus making it the inaugural wine marketed under the Bin category Fast-forward 12 years and leapfrog over a few hundred bins to reach Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon This sublime Cabernet Sauvignon has entered its 60th year as the first commercial release of a single Cabernet-based wine it has consistently set the benchmark for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon while also showcasing Penfolds’ House Style of multi-vineyard richly flavoured fruit-sourced wines that retain their full-bodied consummate Cabernet qualities and reliably impressive cellaring potential With Penfold’s Grange dominating industry headlines for well over 70 years their 180th birthday is a reminder of the enormous success they’d garnered over 100 years before Penfolds’ former Chief winemaker Max Schubert AM’s bold attempt to realise his goal of creating the Grange a wine that could be cellared for at least twenty years and still be considered a superlative sip upon its first gasp of oxygen.  It was in 1844 that established winemakers Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold sailed into South Australia with their four-year-old daughter Georgina and sufficient grapevine cuttings of French grenache to establish a vineyard on their 500-acre property in the district of Magill along with the required buildings and crops to establish a livelihood this entrepreneurial couple set about making a living Dr Chris pursued his medical ambitions while Mary and her assistants planted the Grenache cuttings developing their range over the years with other acclimatised varieties grown within and for the local soils and climate Mary developed Penfolds’ vineyards to the point where she was exporting wines and winning international prizes while remaining at the forefront of winemaking innovation She ensured the quality and longevity of the wines and Penfolds’ winery through her diligent succession planning which has resulted in an ongoing custodianship steeped in loyalty and pride This legacy continues with today’s winemaking team which has over 200 years of experience as Penfolds winemakers between them Headed up by Chief Winemaker Peter Gago AC since 2002 they’ve kept the spirit of blending tradition with innovation alive honouring the past while remaining at the Vanguard of the Australian wine industry While you can step into the Icons of Penfold experience as a day guest, to truly augment your relaxation and enjoyment, we recommend you book a night in Kingsford The Barossa’s contemporary Valley View suites or embrace the pioneering era within their vintage homestead For more information, bookings and costs, visit Kingsford The Barossa’s Icons of Penfolds experience website page or refer to the information below: All you need to know about Kingsford The Barossa Icons of Penfolds experience: Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Few things blend quite as well as modern EDC and traditional Japanese design There’s just something about the tenets of both that mesh magnificently This year alone, we’ve already seen both Bestech, Kansept and even Best Made capitalize on this idea Tim Kingsford often played with sword-shaped sticks But it wasn’t medieval knights and dragons that filled his imagination and piqued his creativity; it was Japanese samurai — especially those portrayed in anime the exaggerated flow of cartoon samurai swords deeply inspired the look of the KwaiKing — hence its curved blade and handle the knife is modeled after the kwaiken (or kaiken) a small knife often carried by Samurai and women alike in feudal Japan While the styling is undeniably steeped in historical samurai influence another important tenet of classic Japanese design and philosophy also inspired the knife’s construction The knife’s titanium handle scales’ styling is highly minimalist angular facets that keep the look clean while adding a bit of grip While it does have hardware at the pivot and tail its only other blemish — if you can even call it that — is the knife’s button lock reliable compression lock — similar to the one once patented by Spyderco It’s one of the most robust mechanisms in EDC The handle flows beautifully into the knife’s 3.54-inch M390 super steel blade it has a gentle curve that offers a long cutting belly with tons of utility which helps maintain the knife’s minimalist styling while when paired with its ceramic ball-bearing pivot the slender knife measures 8.07 inches and weighs 3.7 ounces making it an excellent everyday carry option The entry price to back the project (and get a knife in the process) is $308 AUD (about $196 USD) You can also get the complete trio for $866 AUD ($550 USD) After placing in all of his first four starts of the season Waikato Stud’s sensational sprinter I Wish I Win returned to the top of the podium in Saturday’s Group I EVA Air Kingsford-Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm It was the seventh win of a remarkable 21-start career for the Savabeel gelding who has now earned more than A$11.8m in prize-money His previous triumphs included last year’s Gr.1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick I Wish I Win’s five-year-old season had featured a third in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) third in the TJ Smith Stakes and second in the Gr.1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) I Wish I Win’s inside gate worked against him in the Doomben 10,000 and he was upstaged by star mare Bella Nipotina who was among the opposition again on Saturday this time I Wish I Win emphatically turned the tables I Wish I Win was reunited on Saturday with his TJ Smith and Golden Eagle-winning jockey Luke Nolen who took up a position in sixth along the rail as Uncommon James set the pace Nolen moved away from the fence coming up to the home turn and he presented I Wish I Win on the outside of the favourite Think About It at the top of the straight I Wish I Win accelerated sharply and burst into contention with Bella Nipotina chiming in closer to the inside The Doomben 10,000 first and second placegetters went to war again through the final 200m with I Wish I Win edging ahead this time to beat a gallant Bella Nipotina by a neck I Wish I Win is trained by his part-owner Peter Moody along with Katherine Coleman who joined him in a training partnership at the beginning of this season The Kingsford-Smith Cup was Coleman’s third Group One victory “I haven’t been on course for the other Group One wins so this is incredibly special,” she said “We’ve got the whole crew here today and it’s just amazing “There was plenty of confidence in the horse today but he was going to need a good ride from barrier one I’m so thrilled for Luke as well – he worked very hard to get back on this horse “Everything has been super with this horse since the Doomben 10,000 Huge credit to the team that’s been up here in Brisbane looking after him The horses have been staying at Desleigh Forster’s stable and she’s been a big help as well.” The Kingsford-Smith Cup is likely to bring the curtain down on I Wish I Win’s season “I’d say he’d have a little break now and then we’ll prep him for the spring,” Coleman said “Another shot at The Everest is the plan.” Nolen was delighted to regain the mount on I Wish I Win who he has ridden to four wins and four placings from nine previous mounts He missed the ride in this year’s TJ Smith Stakes due to injury and was replaced by James McDonald who then retained the mount for the Doomben 10,000 McDonald was absent this week due to commitments in Japan blue and white Waikato Stud colours back on .@luke_nolen was so pleased to be back on I Wish I Win today and the pair took out the G1 Kingsford Smith Cup!@BrisRacingClub @moodyracingpgm @kscoleman pic.twitter.com/x6hI5HhRMB I Wish I Win began his career in the Matamata stable of Jamie Richards along with Group One placings behind On The Bubbles in the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) and behind Imperatriz and On The Bubbles in the Levin Classic (1600m) I Wish I Win is out of the Pins mare Make A Wish whose five winners from seven foals to race also include the well-performed Another Dollar That daughter of Ocean Park won five races including the Gr.3 Premier’s Cup (2200m) and Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2000m) while her seven black-type placings included a second in the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) Make A Wish had two further foals after I Wish I Win A colt by Ocean Park was born in 2021 and was bought by Moody Racing for $375,000 at Karaka last year while a filly by Super Seth followed in the spring of 2022 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKINGSFORD (WLUC) - A weekend structure fire in Kingsford is under investigation A press release from the Kingsford Public Safety Department states that responders were dispatched at approximately 11:45 p.m The 911 call was made by a neighbor who discovered flames coming from the roof of the home Kingsford Public Safety suppressed the fire at 4:30 a.m Police say the residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident No further details have been released by KPSD at this time KPSD was assisted on scene by DCSO Dispatch (WLUC) - The Kingsford man arrested following what Kingsford Public Safety says was a high risk operation Monday has been charged in Dickinson County District Court Forty-seven-year-old Jason Porath faces four felony charges after he was arrested Monday evening following an investigation by Kingsford Public Safety into firearms and narcotics in Kingsford Porath is charged with two counts of delivery or manufacturing of methamphetamine one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and maintaining a drug house Porath faces between two years and life in prison He is set to appear for a preliminary examination in Dickinson County District Court on April 29 One person was arrested Monday after an investigation into firearms and narcotics in Kingsford Kingsford Public Safety announced the arrest in a press release Tuesday morning Limited information is currently available KPS Director Brandon Rutter says a suspect was arrested late Monday following a high-risk operation by local law enforcement agencies including the Critical Incident Response Team KPS did not say where the suspect was arrested Authorities have recommended charges against the suspect for multiple offenses related to illegal firearms possession and narcotics distribution The arrest was made with the support of several local agencies including the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department Integrity Care Ambulance and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch team The CIRT was used because of the dangerous nature of the situation and the criminal activity under investigation thanks to a coordinated effort between law enforcement to ensure a safe and effective operation The suspect’s name is being withheld until they are arraigned Further details about the charges and ongoing investigation will be released following the arraignment This story will be updated when further information is available Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInFor the complete obituary, click here. (WLUC) - All occupants of a Kingsford home were able to escape unharmed early Sunday night Kingsford Public Safety said the department was dispatched to 536 Sterling Street at 5:17 p.m Before firefighters arrived on scene all occupants evacuated the residence Monday morning officers patrolling the area noticed a small fire had rekindled in the attack area of the home Officers were able to control the fire and cleared the scene at 2:37 a.m The cause of the fire is still under investigation and the extent of the damage is unknown at this time KPSD was assisted by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department Kingsford Public Safety is reminding the public to evacuate a house immediately when there’s a fire before calling 911 Kingsford Public Safety said it was called to a house fire on Lawrence Street at 3:32 p.m Fire personnel arrived within two minutes of the 911 call and were able to contain and extinguish the fire quickly KPS said the fire was caused by a heat lamp that was knocked over by a pet The homeowner attempted to put water on the fire but had to get outside due to heavy smoke The fire started on the home’s main floor and dropped into a crawl space and all officers cleared the scene by 4:50 p.m KPS wants to remind the community that if there is a fire in your home the first thing you should do is get outside and call 911 because a fire can spread quickly and DTE Energy assisted the Kingsford Public Safety Department at the scene Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInFor the complete obituary, click here. Readers around Steamboat and Routt County make the Steamboat Pilot & Today’s work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEAST LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - The Kingsford High School boys’ basketball team played Friday evening at the Breslin Center in the MHSAA Division 2 state semifinals The Flivvers were appearing in their first semifinal game since 1965 Kingsford (22-3) squared off with Romulus Summit Academy North (23-3) after defeating Freeland in the quarterfinals Tuesday The Dragons played with a lot of physicality in the first half grabbing six offensive rebounds and forcing 10 Kingsford turnovers The Flivvers fell behind early but inched back with a couple of clutch three-pointers from Jett Buckley and Gavin Grondin Kingsford sunk just one triple in the second half and was outrebounded 24-13 in the game Summit Academy North hung on for a double-digit win The Flivvers finished their 2024-25 season with a record of 22-4 Their loss marks the end of the boys' basketball season for U.P All semifinals will be broadcast and viewable with subscription on MHSAA.tv, and all four finals will air live on FanDuel Sports Network Kingsford Public Safety was called about 5:17 p.m KINGSFORD — No injuries were reported after a fire broke out Sunday evening at a Sterling Street home in Kingsford were able to evacuate and contact Kingsford Public Safety about 5:17 p.m KPSD Director Brandon Rutter said in a news release While crews were able to clear the site by 7:07 p.m. Monday after officers patrolling the area noticed a small fire had rekindled in the attic area It was brought under control and KPSD left at 2:37 a.m. including how many people or pets were in the home when the blaze broke out No official was available Monday who could comment further on the fire No information was given on the damage done to the house The structure later in the day had a badly charred porch but the interior could not be seen Kingsford Public Safety douses the roof of a house at 536 Sterling St The cause of the fire remains under investigation KPSD was assisted by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department A FIRE SUNDAY damaged a home at 536 Sterling St IRON MOUNTAIN — Temperatures this summer could be a degree or two above the historical average in the Upper .. 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CAGE-FREE CHICKENS walk in a fenced pasture at an organic farm near Waukon KINGSFORD — Changes specific to chickens will be considered before a livestock ordinance comes before the Kingsford City Council for a vote City Attorney Henry McRoberts was directed to revise the ordinance to allow for a small number of chickens in residential areas consisting of large parcels — 1 acre or more The revision will be brought back to the planning commission it will be introduced again to the council to request a new public hearing resident Susan Smith asked if they could be grandfathered in because before changes made in 2023 they were in compliance with the ordinance that allowed chickens chickens had to be 500 feet from the property line the council made it illegal to have chickens and other livestock in the city after a problem developed with people having hobby farms Other proposed changes considered Monday included increasing fines and allowing public safety officers to impound the animals Council member Michael Flaminio was not in favor of having chickens in the city “Residential neighborhoods are residential neighborhoods They don’t want to have to deal with the noise and smell,” he said Council member Dennis Baldinelli said he would be in favor of some allowance for a small amount of birds Mayor pro tem Daniel Freeman said he’d like to have something in the ordinance about roosters approved changes to an ordinance regulating commercial vehicles in a residential area The ordinance generally applies to the extended parking of a commercial truck trailer or semitrailer or other commercial vehicle with a load capacity in excess of one-half ton It increases fines to $100 plus court costs for first offense; $200 and court costs for second offense within the same year; $500 and court costs for third offense within the same year; and $1,000 and court costs for fourth offense within the same year The officers would also have the right to place a wheel lock or tow the vehicle at the owner’s expense — Approved a new contract through Jan The new contract increases costs by 20% but is still cheaper than previous companies contracted to clean City Hall Stelmaszek said they were very satisfied with the services provided by the company The contract is for three visits per week from Nov 16 through April 14 for two hours each at $168; and one daily visit per week April 15 through Nov — Set a hearing for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for project No April 21 and set a hearing for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund application for project No Stelmaszek indicated the city intends to proceed with this project if awarded a grant component consistent with Project No The tentative plan would include separation of the existing combined system; manhole repair and replacement and sanitary sewer main rehabilitation — Learned from Stelmaszek a pre-construction meeting will take place next week for a Heights/Ford Addition water and sewer replacement project They hope to schedule a start date at that meeting — Agreed to send Stelmaszek to the spring U.P managers conference in Escanaba on May 29-30 Maitland’s fourth round of the 2024 Penrite ProMX Championship delivered world-class racing on an immaculate track today as Boost Mobile Honda Racing’s Kyle Webster retained his single-point lead in the Thor MX1 standings It didn’t all go Honda Racing’s way though with Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Ryder Kingsford securing a first-career round win halting the momentum of Pirelli MX2 series leader Brodie Connolly The drama flowed from the moment the Thor MX1 class took to the track today when reigning champion Dean Ferris (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy) crashed heavily before he could register a qualifying lap and was taken to the local hospital for further examination it could be devastating for the four-time national champion’s title defence Boost Mobile Honda Racing’s Kyle Webster won two of the three Thor MX1 races to take the Maitland round win on countback over title rival Jed Beaton (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy) the one-point gap between Webster and Beaton remains as we head to Murray Bridge next month (202 points to 201) while Crawford is 25 points further back on 176 Yamalube Yamaha Racing’s Ryder Kingsford took two wins from three Pirelli MX2 races to claim his first round win of the year and put a stop to Polyflor Honda Racing Brodie Connolly’s dominance while Connolly endured a tough weekend to finish seventh overall but his 38-point lead has been slashed to 12 over Ferguson (182 points to 170) with Kingsford a further seven markers back A house at 913 Turner Road in Kingsford Heights is seen with substantial damage throughout after a fire late Sunday KINGSFORD — Fire caused extensive damage late Sunday to a Kingsford Heights home but authorities said the residence was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported after seeing flames coming out of the roof at 913 Turner Road Kingsford Public Safety Department officers found the structure extensively engulfed when they arrived KPSD was assisted by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office dispatch MARQUETTE – Submissions are in for the 2025 Blueberry Festival poster contest