in identifying the fine balance between a functional and an archaeological approach with respect to both the initial intentions of the architect and the current socio-political conditions in the centre of the metropolis of Athens it was imperative to create a meaningful design out of subtleties and avoiding potential flamboyant tendencies seen in recent restorations You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Ireland’s Lara Gillespie will be looking for sprint opportunities this week in the Vuelta España Femenina, which got under way in Barcelona on Sunday. Her UAE Team ADQ squad finished 15th in the 8.1km team time-trial stage, won by the Lidl-Trek squad. Gillespie has had a number of strong results this season and will be looking forward to opportunities in the days ahead. Monday’s and Tuesday’s stages could potentially finish in sprints, while Friday’s penultimate stage may also suit explosive riders. European track champion Gillespie is in her first full season as a WorldTour rider and is impressing many. Although the Vuelta a España Femenina is shorter than the men’s Vuelta, it is one of women’s cycling three grand tours. Meanwhile, Mia Griffin continued her own recent fine form, netting 13th in the 1.1-ranked Festival Elsy Jacobs in Luxembourg on Sunday. The Roland rider was recently third and fourth in 1.1-ranked races in El Salvador. Shane Stokes is a contributor to The Irish Times writing about cycling Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC From vegetable gardens to global food systems Lara Pritchard is leading a bold vision to make sustainable “My journey began long before I came about” said Lara a proud wahine Māori whose leadership is rooted in intergenerational values of service started his own bulldozing business at 15 years old and he believed in making things happen”.  came from a family of 18 and shared his perspective “She milked seven cows with her siblings every morning and tended to a vegetable garden that was bigger than the house.”  “driven by service and a belief that growth often requires stepping into difficult places” That same ethic ran strong on her mother’s side raised her children and worked in the shearing sheds while her husband Bill grew vegetables and served in the local council.  “Despite the confronting displacement of our Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Tūhoe people Mum and her siblings still got up every day and served and that one’s value isn’t measured by ownership but by virtue and strength of character.”   foraging the garden and milking the house cow before school buying his first sheep and beef acreage in his early twenties through sheer determination.  “People say you can’t get into farming without family you couldn’t say that word to his father either While many talk about legacy as monetary transfer Lara reframes it as “legacy is service”.  “It’s about what you leave behind in people and we all make time to grow food for the community.”   Lara was already working full-time as a rousie raising money to support orphanages in Nepal she enrolled in science at Lincoln University with a simple goal: to learn how to grow food for people who need it Lara’s commitment to food security took her across the globe – from enhancing the genetics of the staple-diet maize in Zambia to researching deforested Amazon extensive beef farm conversion to sustainable vegetable farms in Brazil,  and volunteering in Tonga and indigenous communities to grow and market fresh produce.  “Those experiences taught me that agriculture education has a ripple effect that has the power to transform many lives.”  I noticed that half the world’s malnourished population lives in the Asia-Pacific and over 150,000 tamariki in Aotearoa live in material poverty her leadership trajectory accelerated quickly the national product development manager at New Zealand’s largest arable company she joined the DLF Seeds Global Product Development team for the largest forage seed company in the world.  I just met with NZ’s first wahine prime minister and later I’m off to Samoa to meet their ministers on behalf of Global Women In June I’m off to Brazil to represent NZ at the IFAMA World Conference then may pop to Europe for a couple of humanitarian delegations.  I resigned from my full-time job to follow my dream I’m in the market for a small set of acreage to start vegetable farming.”  she remains grounded in the lessons of her upbringing community and the many hands and hearts who’ve supported her with her compass fixed on community impact ‘Everyone is born with the same sized brain’ so I’ve always believed I can do anything; and I was lucky enough to have been born in a place with access to three meals a day and a public education I’ve chose my ‘anything’ to making those accessible to everyone.”  More: The Farmers Weekly Rural Living series highlights the rich diversity and people of Aotearoa New Zealand’s rural communities, farming families and contributions to the food and fibre sector. If you know someone who has a great story to tell, send us an email follow the instructions for your browser below Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Lara Smyth already has her career trajectory all laid out The third-year apprentice plumber loves the challenge of solving problems “Plumbing is a huge puzzle where I’m able to manoeuvre and find how everything fits,” Smyth says Lara Smyth wants to focus on maintenance plumbing “After completing my plumbing Certificate III which leads to higher pay and leadership opportunities I want to prove to others that women make great plumbers Smyth is part of a recent influx of women taking up roles in the traditionally male-dominated plumbing field well-paying careers that don’t require an expensive university degree her goal is to eventually follow in her mother Kimberley’s footsteps “I want to help grow my mum’s business; to expand with more employees And a factory and a daycare either attached so other working mums could begin a plumbing apprenticeship and have a chance to thrive in the industry,” she says ‘Female participation is still not high enough and more needs to be done by employers.’ Smyth adds that plumbing is an essential service that involves hands-on labour and believes it’s something that will always be required she encourages everyone to consider a trade-oriented role “I’m proof of the ripple effect that happens when a woman is not only given the opportunity to thrive in the construction sector but is also shown support by the industry.” said the company was thrilled with the increase in the number of female plumbers applying – reflecting a change in this sector and in many others Applications for Rheem apprentice plumber grants from women surged by 200 per cent compared to the previous year women made up 30 per cent of grant beneficiaries “This marked a 50 per cent increase in female grant recipients from 2023,” he adds Breaking down gender barriers within a traditionally male-dominated sector facing their own personal challenges of physical and mental strength and paving the way for future female plumbers were common reasons women cited for considering a career in plumbing Recipients of the grant will receive $2000 to assist with their tuition fees and textbooks plus $1000 to help build their essential trade toolbox According to a Master Builders Australia report women made up 15 per cent of the building and construction workforce but only three per cent of them were on the tools Denita Wawn says more needs to be done to help women succeed.Credit: Michael Quelch Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn said the organisation found that many women tend to enter the industry later in life More support is needed to make the industry more attractive for them “Female participation is still not high enough Working in mining and construction for much of her career Wendy Pinch saw very few women in trade roles understood the industry and how it operated I spent more time in Dad’s shed than Mum’s kitchen,” she says Pinch became increasingly frustrated with builders who would constantly let her down “I was getting fed-up with tradies not turning up and being talked down to I thought a female electrician wouldn’t talk to me like that I asked the tradies if they had female tradies and Pinch decided to reach out to female tradies and create a business where people could access them The business has grown nationally and offers female tradies Get workplace news, advice and perspectives to help make your job work for you. Sign up for our weekly Thank God it’s Monday newsletter. \\u201CPlumbing is a huge puzzle where I\\u2019m able to manoeuvre and find how everything fits,\\u201D Smyth says \\u201CAfter completing my plumbing Certificate III well-paying careers that don\\u2019t require an expensive university degree her goal is to eventually follow in her mother Kimberley\\u2019s footsteps \\u201CI want to help grow my mum\\u2019s business; to expand with more employees so other working mums could begin a plumbing apprenticeship and have a chance to thrive in the industry,\\u201D she says Smyth adds that plumbing is an essential service that involves hands-on labour and believes it\\u2019s something that will always be required \\u201CI\\u2019m proof of the ripple effect that happens when a woman is not only given the opportunity to thrive in the construction sector but is also shown support by the industry.\\u201D said the company was thrilled with the increase in the number of female plumbers applying \\u2013 reflecting a change in this sector and in many others \\u201CThis marked a 50 per cent increase in female grant recipients from 2023,\\u201D he adds \\u201CFemale participation is still not high enough \\u201CI\\u2019m from a family of builders; as a kid I spent more time in Dad\\u2019s shed than Mum\\u2019s kitchen,\\u201D she says \\u201CI was getting fed-up with tradies not turning up and being talked down to I thought a female electrician wouldn\\u2019t talk to me like that advice and perspectives to help make your job work for you \\u2018Female participation is still not high enough and more needs to be done by employers.\\u2019 Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission I can sometimes think of stubbornness as a virtue: when it helps me steel against procrastination or power me to do things I don’t want to do like going to the gym or cleaning the house my beliefs in the merits of stubbornness were challenged by Lara’s astounding inflexibility and Jason is tightening his grip on the goings-on of the crew She is like the Margaret Thatcher of yachting intoxicated and deferential toward her dictator is incapable of saying what everyone is thinking: Imagine if the roles were reversed The crew splits into two groups heading back to the boat: There’s a fun van where everyone is laughing and eating pizza where Harry is inquiring about the “tension” between Lara and Tzarina He thinks Lara is overreacting to the whole plate thing but Alesia points out that the plates are just the tip of the iceberg Alesia herself had no trouble finding her way to the other side of the mess after her talk with Tzarina: She spent the night flirting wholesomely with Nate whose “playful and soft” personality more closely aligns with the guys she’s dated in the past than Johnny’s poetic and grave sensibility It looks like it’ll be a slow burn between Alesia and Nate since it has been … one day since she was texting Johnny They might be headed somewhere good if Marina can let her guard down after the Wihan fiasco He even texts her “good night” with a winky face Marina tells the other women in the interior department that she has a good feeling about him Nic feels the same way — when Lara convenes the stews and Nate convenes the deckies for a pre-charter talk both departments talk more about Marina and Nic’s kiss than work I wrote that Tzarina was becoming impossible to defend and it’s always right when I’m about to give up on her that she does something human and kind she genuinely apologizes for dragging her into her fight with Lara “I am embarrassed by the way I reacted,” she admits “but I felt like I was pushed into a corner by [Lara].” She reassures her sous that she can talk to her about anything The two of them have opposing personalities — Alesia is direct whereas Tzarina is reserved — but they both share an openness that allows them to work through the crisis in a productive way Already peeved from being conversationally demoted by Tzarina the night before the preference-sheet meeting only worsens her mood she is excited by the incoming guests’ request for a circus-themed night — it reminds her of being a kid — but she deflates when Jason asks her to put Marina in service for the whole charter He argues that it wouldn’t be good for Bri to finish the season with no housekeeping experience Lara tries to get around the suggestion by saying that Marina “helps with breakfast service and is involved with lunch,” but the captain persists Tzarina bashfully suggests that Marina would be great for circus night the most awkward place that has ever existed She says that she doesn’t want any animosity between the two of them but then is totally unwilling to hear what Tzarina has to say Tzarina doesn’t seem particularly invested in making amends: She tells Lara that she should have just told Alesia to speak to the chef if something was bothering her But Lara thinks it’s her duty to listen to everyone; everyone She finally asks Lara to just take a step back Lara leaves the conversation without having made the slightest effort to understand Tzarina’s point of view As the deck team’s morale increases — Nate alerts the captain and the rest of the team that Harry is now lead deckhand at least for now — Lara continues to throw fuel to the fire but when ordering provisions for the charter she buys a pink lipstick to replace the one Alesia lost which she loved so much she called it “half of my personality.” I hate to be cynical which in any other context would be nothing but kind Lara comes into the galley to ask Alesia to wipe and vacuum the crew mess after breakfast right in front of Tzarina’s unbelieving eyes I want to take Lara by the hand and ask her how she might feel if Tzarina rolled up to her department asking her stews for stuff not in their job description right in front of her Wasn’t she irritated when Wihan took Marina on excursions without clearing it with her first Why not speak to Tzarina and check if there would be time on Alesia’s schedule to help clean up Alesia doesn’t think too much of it — she’s happy to help — but Tzarina is weary who own an “alternative clothing company” in Los Angeles Nate puts Harry and Nic on anchoring duty so that Harry can show Nic the ropes Harry becomes so caught up in explaining the process to Nic that he forgets to communicate with Jason over the radio They only get more distracted when Nic leaves the anchor unlocked and it starts to drop crazily Listening to Jason’s continuous questions about what is going on over the radio They finally anchor the boat without any further problems and later Jason gently pushes him on the mistake: “Gotta earn your stripes,” he warns “I suppose you’re learning.” Harry is obviously one of Jason’s favorites and it’s true that it’s only his first charter as lead deckhand It’s not just Harry who is struggling under his new position: Throughout the episode She fights with the laundry machines; she doesn’t know where anything is or goes; even Adair is impressed by how much more she knows about cabins than Bri Lara sends Bri with the guests on their sunset bonfire beach excursion so she can have a break only returning to the Katina when it’s already dark out and Nate get a chance to enjoy the bonfire’s last embers as they wait for the tender to come get them When Lara sees that Bri hasn’t come back with the guests “Next time,” she tells Bri the moment she arrives on the boat “come back with the guests.” By that point Marina and Lara have already started setting the table for the night’s Seafood Extravaganza Between the beach bonfire and this choice of dinner theme these guests have some of the best taste of the season Maybe Tzarina works better when filled with rage: She serves lobster and Alesia is thrilled that Tzarina asks her to put her chef jacket on and come up to the deck to explain the dishes to the guests the galley’s good vibes plummet when Lara gives Alesia the pink lipstick that she ordered Tzarina takes a moment in her bathroom to compose herself (“Jesus that bitch,” she mutters) and does a good job not taking out her frustration with Lara’s tactics on Alesia who raves about Lara’s thoughtfulness and the pretty shade of pink she picked out a huge swell that Jason had already anticipated in the preference-sheet meeting finally arrives and it’s strong enough to rock the Katina like a sailboat during breakfast service As the crew runs around replacing stuff that’s slipping and sliding Bri struggles to handle breakfast and cabins though she did manage to clean up the crew mess area for Alesia interior plot thickens when Lara asks Alesia to help with clearing the table and bringing things down to the galley Tzarina warns that if Alesia isn’t careful “That’s what happened on my last boat,” she seethes Way to drop this bomb on us at the very end of the episode I need to know more about the sordid history behind this fight The day passes uneventfully — though the swell makes waters choppy guests are still able to enjoy the water toys Things only start to look bad once Lara begins decorating for circus night She asks the crew to come up with a circus act for the guests and as she’s hanging up yards of crêpe paper on the ceiling complete with yellow lightning bolts and thunderous noises By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York has relocated its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg to Los Angeles closing its operations completely in Sweden The company has relocated in order to bolster its development in the United States at a critical point in Heart X1s production, after having announced in December 2024 that the fully electric demonstrator aircraft would be taking its first flight in New York in 2025. “Our move to Los Angeles marks a new chapter in Heart Aerospace’s journey—one that prioritises iterative development and deeper vertical integration,” said Anders Forslund we’re developing key technologies like batteries This approach allows us to refine and enhance our systems continuously which has seen extensive testing and major design updates since its initial rollout in 2024.” Heart Aerospace is making the move with the support of strong finances such as a USD 107 million Series B funding round in 2024 and another recent USD 40 million investment “We are deeply grateful to our team in Sweden for being part of this chapter of Heart’s journey and for all the support we have received in Sweden,” continued Forslund and investors are increasingly based in the U.S we see greater opportunity in focusing our resources here By consolidating our operations in Los Angeles and better position Heart Aerospace for the future.” The company aims to begin developing the Heart X2 in the near future The Aussie model and media personality has taken to social media to share some exciting family news Lara Worthington and her family are celebrating the arrival of Sienna Grace Bingle the first child of the model's older brother commenting on a post by her brother following the birth and his partner Paige welcomed their daughter on April 6 announcing her arrival with a series of black and white photos from the hospital and at home.  "Welcome to the world Sienna Grace Bingle-  06.04.2025 We are so incredibly in love with you already," the caption read writing: "the most beautiful mumma and perfect angel babyyyyy… luckiest man everrrrr !!!" Sienna marks the first female grandchild for Lara's mother who tragically died in 2008 following a battle with bowel cancer Joshua and Paige are believed to live in Sydney's eastern suburbs split their time between Sydney and New York with their three sons with Joshua featuring in Lara's 2012 reality TV series Being Lara Bingle which also included appearances from their mum Sharon grandmother Norma and best friend Hermione Underwood aired on Channel 10 but was cancelled after one season in 2013  at a festival in New York’s Central Park in an intimate ceremony in Melbourne attended by fewer than ten people Lara was around six months pregnant with their first child and wore a white Louis Vuitton gown Speaking about their whirlwind romance during an interview with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson last year "It normally takes a long time for me to trust we just popped into Melbourne where Sam's family's from and there was just our family- less than 10 people." Lara and Sam have kept a relatively low profile with the model previously explaining their commitment to protecting their sons' privacy "I really take pride in protecting my family," she told Stellar in 2019 I have less of a voice and I'm happy about that because sometimes there's too much talk and if mine was to go away tomorrow it wouldn't leave an imprint on my life." You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience A post shared by Share The Base (@sharethebase) will finally be available in the next few months She also confirming the formula would remain unchanged but expanded into 12 shades for all skin tones So if you were and still are a die hard fan of her glowy/bronze-y/beachy skin tint you can sleep easy knowing it's less than six months away and we're excited for whatever she puts into the world RUSSH-approved tinted moisturisers to see you through Enter your details below to receive 30% off Amber Sceats jewellery Emptying a beauty product feels like a testament to its efficacy but when it comes to thoughtfully disposing of the packaging lip stains have taken centre stage in 2025 – offering all-day colour and that effortlessly flushed finish we can’t stop wearing +61 2 9293 0999 RUSSH.com is published by RUSSH Media Pty Ltd HK Express Airways (HK Express) has launched a new direct route connecting Hong Kong with Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in the Hokuriku District of Japan The three direct flights per week will remove the need to transfer through Tokyo allowing passengers to reach Komatsu from Hong Kong in four hours HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao said the new route was “a significant step in our expansion into the Hokuriku region” our network in Japan has expanded to 12 destinations solidifying our position as the Hong Kong airline with the most Japanese routes,” she said Komatsu is in the Ishikawa Prefecture in Hokuriku a popular tourist destination known for its “slow living” culture “Whether it is immersing in the local life of Komatsu or wandering the historic Higashi Chaya District visitors can experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity,” said an HK Express spokesperson Hong Kong Airport Authority management team and JNTO representatives celebrate the inaugural flight of the Komatsu route with passengers at Hong Kong International Airport Log in to comment on videos and join in on the fun Watch the live stream of Fox News and full episodes Reduce eye strain and focus on the content that matters The department of education is investigating a kindergarten in Lara following multiple parent complaints and ‘extreme violent behaviour’ among children Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) to stop being a bystander and cancel the toxic Lara incinerator project for good Senator Henderson said Mr Marles had sat on his hands for far too long doing nothing to stand up for Lara residents “Mr Marles might be the Deputy Prime Minister but he is all puff and no clout,” Senator Henderson said “Lara residents are up in arms about the harm this toxic incinerator would cause and Mr Marles has done nothing to stop this “Mr Marles is so ineffective that not even state Labor MPs will listen to him,” Senator Henderson said Mr Buller said the Lara community was sick and tired of Mr Marles’ lip service when it comes to his concerns for the project he would pick up the phone to the Premier and have this appalling project cancelled once and for all,“ Mr Buller said “Mr Marles only ever discovers Lara when an election comes around and the incinerator is just another example of Mr Marles’ failure to stand up for Corio residents “Local residents across the Corio electorate are really suffering from Labor’s cost of crisis this toxic incinerator needs to go,” Mr Buller said Geelong Vic 3220Monday – Friday9am – 5pmPhone: (03) 5221 5900 Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Phone: (02) 6277 3812 Message Invalid character found in the request target The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs .prefix__st0{fill:#333}AccessAccount Photo: Courtesy of Dotshop/Lara Worthington Your favourite fashion tastemakers are curating fashion and beauty drops on the new online marketplace Words by · Updated on 16 Apr 2025· Published on 09 Apr 2025 shopping used to be confined to trips to the local shopping centre Accompanied by a begrudging parent or a gaggle of fellow teens after school we’d make ourselves at home in change rooms and proudly carry branded shopping bags in the crook of our elbows Consumers are faced with an overwhelming number of shopping options through social media apps and on resale platforms This increase in autonomy can lead to decision paralysis Dotshop is a new digital marketplace trying to lessen this struggle while elevating your wardrobe and beauty shelf a luxury fashion buyer previously at Moda Operandi and David Jones Dotshop works with leading fashion tastemakers to curate an on-site shoppable selection of fashion and beauty picks Customers often feel overwhelmed rather than inspired Dotshop cuts through that,” Ruffle tells Broadsheet Dotshop’s first two curators were none other than model and media personality Lara Worthington and fashion entrepreneur Nicole Warne “We personally knew several creators who had built highly engaged audiences and excelled at producing content We recognised they had a significant opportunity to connect commerce directly to their content because their audiences were actively requesting this,” Ruffle says sprinkled with commentary about their personal style and shopping habits from skincare essentials and wish-list items to vintage finds and pieces from their own wardrobe “Our target customer seeks inspiration and guidance from creators they trust rather than traditional retailers when making purchasing decisions,” Ruffle says The “modern and discerning woman,” one “focused on investing in wardrobes that last” though that number increases to 60 across the whole site is a single-platform alternative where browsing and shopping occur on the same site “You can seamlessly add to cart and check out on Dotshop whether you’re shopping from Lara Worthington or Nicole Warne’s edits or shopping new-season from a brand like Christopher Esber,” Ruffle says Dotshop’s approach to shopping is highly edited a woman who seeks advice from the Warnes and Worthingtons of the world – and has the wallet to back it up dotshop.ai Maggie Zhou is Broadsheet’s fashion editor-at-large How To Pack When You Want To Look Smart (Without an Iron) How Often Should You Actually Be Washing Your Clothes The 114-hectare section of land proposed for rezoning is located 1.5km south of Lara’s town centre and is bordered by Canterbury Road to the north Princes Highway to the east and south and the Melbourne to Geelong rail corridor to the west TWO amendments to the Geelong planning scheme aiming to rezone farming land in Lara to allow for new developments have been referred to the Planning Minister for authorisation for public exhibition The 114-hectare section of land is located 1.5km south of Lara’s town centre and is boarded by Canterbury Road East to the north Put forward by consultancy group Tract on behalf of Lara Farms the amendments seek to facilitate the development of 600 dwellings and an industrial and commercial business park at the site with the potential for a sporting facility that includes three soccer fields a lacrosse field and six netball courts overlayed with AFL/cricket ovals to be established Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said both sites had been identified in the Settlement Strategy Social Infrastructure Plan and G21 Regional Growth Plan as suitable for development “The documents give the community an idea of proposed lot zones built form outcomes and infrastructure services,” he said “The sites are conveniently located close to Lara Village Shopping Centre education centres and health facilities and are near the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct Once authorisation to exhibit the amendments is received from the Planning Minister Cr Chris Burson said council officers would assist the community during this process in understanding the amendments and what the rezoning of the land would mean for the local community “In addition to alerting the broader community through notices in local media and on our websites the city will directly notify nearby landowners occupiers and other relevant agencies during the exhibition period,” he said “Feedback from the public and other stakeholders will come back to council at a future meeting.” Cr Anthony Aitken said the city had already received some correspondence from the community in relation to the proposed planning scheme amendments “It is important to acknowledge that the council is not seen in a trusted light in the Lara community and this proposed multi-amendment has actually He encouraged the community to engage with the consultation process and to put forward any objections once the amendments are made public When Sinner makes his highly anticipated return to Rome for the Italian Open next month he will likely do it with a new girlfriend by his side Multiple news outlets are reporting that 23-year-old Sinner is now dating Lara Lieto She is a 31-year-old Russian model who previously dated actor Adrien Brody Sinner split with longtime girlfriend and professional tennis player Anna Kalinskaya in late 2024 A post shared by 𝑪𝒉𝒊 (@chimagazineit) Sinner has recently begun ramping up his training by practicing on the clay courts in France and Spain Earlier this week, Chi Magazine photographed Lieto next to Sinner at the Monte Carlo Country Club The reporting appears to remove all doubt the two are now together publicly Sinner still sits comfortably atop the ATP Rankings Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the tennis court and beyond Nick Kyrgios implied he is playing in the 2025 French Open but is not on the entry list. 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The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Geelong council will publicly exhibit plans to rezone a 114-hectare section of land in Lara from farming land to residential and industrial zones The wedge-shaped section of land is located south of the main Lara township Rennie Street to the east and the Geelong railway line to the west Two amendments to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme would see the northern section of the land rezoned as General Residential Zone Schedule 1 the southern section rezoned as Industrial 1 Zone with an Industrial Zone 3 acting as a buffer between the two Prompted by applications submitted by Tract Consultants the proposed rezoning would facilitate the development of 600 dwellings and an industrial and commercial business park with the potential for a district outdoor sports facility The land was identified in the council’s Lara Structure Plan 2011 as suitable for development and the proposed development would also align with the City of Greater Geelong Settlement Strategy 2021 which describes Lara as an established urban area capable of facilitating infill housing said City officers would help the community understand the proposed rezoning and what it would mean for local residents “I’ve spoken to the officers and they are going to speak to the community about what (the industrial zoning) means… (given) that we don’t want an incinerator,” Cr Burson said “They’re going to explain what industrial one and three is to the people so that they can put in complaints if they wish to Cr Burson also noted the potential traffic issues 600 new dwellings and an industrial centre could create for Lara suggesting new Princes Freeway entry and exit ramps as a possible solution Cr Anthony Aitken said he and Cr Burson had already been contacted by community members about the proposed amendment acknowledging the Lara community did not see the council in “a trusted light” “This proposed multi-amendment has once again raised concerns in the community because of that (lack of trust),” Cr Aitken said “I do encourage those people… to please have a look at the proposed planning amendment and the components of it to (see) what impact it actually does make on the broader Lara community.” Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The South East Water Board has announced the extension of Lara Olsen’s tenure as Managing Director until December 2025 The utility said that under Ms Olsen’s leadership South East Water is poised for another important year delivering healthy water for life for customers South East Water also announced that Ms Olsen has decided to transition to the next phase of her career by establishing a non-executive board portfolio acknowledged Ms Olsen’s leadership since her appointment as Managing Director in 2019 “Lara is an outstanding leader who has made a substantial contribution to South East Water and the community we serve She will continue to lead the organisation until the end of 2025,” Ms Warneke said “Lara is highly regarded throughout the water industry for her innovative approach to essential service delivery making the most of technological innovation to deliver better services for our customers we’re here 24/7 for the 1.8 million people in our service area We’re proud of our outstanding record delivering healthy water and wastewater services as well as the role we play to support social economic and environmental prosperity in Melbourne’s southeast “The Board looks forward to continuing to work with Lara in the year ahead.”  Ms Olsen announced the extension in a post to LinkedIn on 31 January 2025 “I love working at South East Water and with the broader water industry however I am keen for the next phase of my career to look at broader sector strategies through being a Director – and feel that the end of this year is the right time for that transition,” she said “I’m excited for the year ahead at South East Water working with our organisation to continue to create a more sustainable future for our customers “I feel very grateful to be part of the water sector and to experience the sector’s commitment to serving the community the positive impact we have on customers and the way we embrace innovation and digital transformation I continue to learn so much from the people within the water sector “I’m looking forward to a great 2025 I work with a fantastic team – here in South East Water and in the broader sector – and I’m excited about what we can continue to achieve together.” utilities are facing increasing pressure to deliver larger projects more often Under a new Construction Services Panel Agreement (CSPA) Transgrid will invite energy provider Genus to tender for a pipeline of.. An Australian-first autonomous robotic piling system is being trialled during construction of ENGIE’s Goorambat East Solar Farm All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media representatives of the Community Bank and local MP Ella George joined the newly-formed volunteer group Friends of Serendip Sanctuary at the reserve last Saturday for a working bee THE newly-formed volunteer group Friends of Serendip Sanctuary was joined by members of the Lara Football Netball Club representatives of the Community Bank and Lara MP Ella George for a working bee at the beloved community reserve earlier this month the event formed part of its season launch activities and brought together members of its men’s and women’s senior teams along with some of the club’s under-18 players To support park rangers to re-establish feral-proof enclosures at the sanctuary the volunteer group’s efforts last Saturday were focused on clearing hazardous trees and fuel loads around the site’s existing enclosures Friends of Serendip Sanctuary founder Joy Thorup Andersen who formally launched the group in November last year said she was thrilled with the efforts of the volunteers as work continues to revitalise the ailing precinct “Many hands make light work,” she said “What they completed in two hours would have taken a single ranger two weeks to complete.” But she said there is plenty more work still to do at the site as she aims to use Friends of Serendip Sanctuary as a vehicle to create opportunities for people to connect with nature while enhancing biodiversity at the reserve “Whether it’s just a social walk all the way through to doing some weeding and watering and planting… there’s plenty of opportunities to get your hands dirty,” Ms Thorup Andersen said For more information, or to get involved, head to campsite.bio/friendsofserendipsanctuary, the group’s Facebook page or email [email protected] Lara Somfai was just 12 years old when she received a letter. “I was just kinda in awe, like, ‘Oh my God, there’s no way they’re talking to me. I don’t even know who I am, and they’re talking to me.’” Just like at 4 Privet Drive, that was the first letter to arrive, but certainly not the last. Over the coming years, envelopes from countless American colleges offering full basketball scholarships would fill the family’s letterbox and sprawl across the dining table, from programs great and small, esteemed and unknown. “When I’d get home I would receive so much mail and so many letters, and my parents were like ‘Oh my gosh, this is so surreal’. Its definitely a super cool process, but after a while it does get kinda difficult.” In hindsight, it was a process only fitting for a player who seems to emanate some kind of magic touch. It’s now led the now 17-year-old Somfai to one of the most storied colleges in the world. This summer, she’ll officially enrol at Stanford, hoping to continue her ascent as arguably Australia’s most talented teenager since Lauren Jackson. But what exactly makes this now 17-year-old such a magical prospect? Subscribe to The Pick and Roll to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives. Lara Somfai was just 12 years old when she received a letter But like Harry Potter receiving his invitation to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this letter would be the start of a magical new chapter that would redefine Somfai\u2019s entire future Unlike Harry\u2019s Hogwarts letter however with a printed typeface and delivered by traditional post unaware it was about to change the course of her future there\u2019s no way they\u2019re talking to me and they\u2019re talking to me.\u2019\u201D envelopes from countless American colleges offering full basketball scholarships would fill the family\u2019s letterbox and sprawl across the dining table \u201CWhen I\u2019d get home I would receive so much mail and so many letters but after a while it does get kinda difficult.\u201D it was a process only fitting for a player who seems to emanate some kind of magic touch It\u2019s now led the now 17-year-old Somfai to one of the most storied colleges in the world hoping to continue her ascent as arguably Australia\u2019s most talented teenager since Lauren Jackson But what exactly makes this now 17-year-old such a magical prospect Lara Dignam will play the iconic Sybil in the much loved Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe Little did creators John Cleese and Connie Booth know that fifty years later the show would still be so popular Despite the fact that only twelve episodes were made there are so many magical British humour moments packed into each one.  magnificent Faulty Towers The Dining Experience returns to another Adelaide Fringe The world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom this interactive dining experience is simply unmissable.  A brilliant night is on the cards when the Faultys come to town This is the show where you step inside the TV series and see it from the inside out This year the role of Sybil will be played by the wonderful Lara Dignam had a brief foray as an engineering student (hated it) then finally finished a degree in film and philosophy at The University of Sydney Lara then studied acting at Screenwise (Sydney) and RADA (London) as well as with the formidable acting coach Lara spoke to Glam Adelaide in the lead up to the Adelaide Fringe about Faulty Towers The Dining Experience and what it is about the performing arts industry that she loves When you’re in a room and you land a joke and people laugh You don’t really get that from many other things It’s just a really wonderful energy.” We asked Lara if she always knew performing was where she would end up for a career I grew up in Hampstead Gardens and I went to a place locally where I did dance and drama I followed that until I left school and then I did quite a bit of travelling While I was overseas I started studying again and was doing a bit of acting while I was in the UK it’s always been there but in a few different formats.” Both the TV series and the dining experience are loved right around the world Lara shared with us what it is about Faulty Towers that she is still drawn to “I started working with Interactive Theatre International the company that produces The Faulty Towers Dining Experience I was still laughing even though I knew the script back-to-front and inside out I think what stood out to me is that there’s huge physicality to it Slapstick never dies – it translates across time and space and even nations There is something special in the physicality of the show both the live dining experience and the original TV series.” A huge portion of the show is completely improved relying on the banter between the audience and the cast “The show is a real adrenaline rush in both the scripted and unscripted parts we all work with different combinations of actors There are several actors who can play the roles so we sometimes have different casting in different venues So even though we’re saying the same lines everyone has a slightly different twist in the delivery You can still be surprised because of someone you see in the audience or because the particular Basil or Manuel that I’m working with will do something slightly different So although the basic premise will be the same The improvisation in the show is really special It’s off the cuff with people and we’re roving around and working the room I think that the beauty of that for me as Sybil is that Sybil loves to chat She’s also got these priorities where she wants to enjoy her life despite the difficulties in work and marriage She wants to try and have a good time when she can and also just get business done when she can I have a lot of fun with that – just chit-chatting because it’s just part of what she enjoys doing there’s usually like a good portion who are really happy to play along I have been a huge fan of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience for many years The first time I attended I was very apprehensive as to how much I would have to interact with the cast The cast all have a wonderful way of working with the audience “For the most part the audiences I’ve found are very generous; they’re very happy to be there After the initial beginning of the show where no one really knows what to expect They work out quickly how silly it is and how many stupid questions they’re being asked and just enjoy the moment When the audiences aren’t open and willing and they really are good at just trusting us to look after them It helps when people are fans as well because they’re doing something special for their love of the original show.” “Adelaide during Fringe time is really peak Adelaide I love coming back because there’s festivity and energy and usually lovely weather There’s a feeling of relaxation and excitement Being able to work and be close to family is special for me Adelaide audiences love Faulty Towers The Dining Experience It’s always nice talking to people after the show because you get a real mixture of returning fans and people who haven’t seen it before Faulty Towers The Dining ExperienceBotanical 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South Australian councils can now apply for a share of $1.4 million in funding.. Enjoy a fun and interactive dining experience where you can make your own Okonomiyaki.. We think we've found Adelaide's first guinea pig cafe Cosmo’s Pizza is opening beneath Hindley Street Music Hall this May relaxed contemporary dining and polished retail quite like King William Road.. 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Click here to get back to where you came from A Lara resident is suing Barwon Health after her mum passed away due to post-operative complications she says could have been prevented Sam Worthington’s New York home revealedBrendan Casey Sam and Lara Worthington are in a legal dispute with the landlord of their former Chelsea sublet Aussie power couple Sam and Lara Worthington are suing their former landlord after he refused to return the security deposit Designed by the late Modernist architect Charles Gwathmey the luxury piece is valued at nearly $175,000 (US$115,000) it allegedly requires $130k (US$86,000) worth of repairs RELATED: Inside billionaire’s epic $161m sandcastle for sale TV star’s $4.5m farmhouse for sale after shock divorce Sport stars, beauty queens getting in on DIY home reno game It sits in an enormous Manhattan loft in the popular area of Chelsea who rents out the unit for around $45.400 (US$30,000) a month Steel is allegedly refusing to return the security deposit to his most recent subletters — Sam and Lara Worthington (formerly Bingle) who sued him earlier this month in Manhattan Supreme Court Steel claims that the Worthingtons wrecked the trophy table and trashed the loft He is demanding payment of $454,000 (US$300,000) The dispute is oddly similar to one from a decade ago when Steel sued a previous high-profile subtenant whom he accused of wrecking the very same table and trashing the place “Steel’s attempt to use his playbook of fabricating damage and targeting his tenants for remuneration will not be tolerated by the Worthingtons who left the apartment in near-pristine condition,” Worthington’s lawyer Anne W The table is valued at US$115,000 and unusable without US$86,000 in repairs according to court paperwork filed by Gwathmey’s stepson “Steel’s demands and counterclaims are demonstrably false and baseless under New York law Sam Worthington is known for his acting in “Avatar” while Lara is a model with nearly 2 million Instagram followers and they recently vacated the unit after a year or so of subletting and to some damages beyond their control — such as water intrusion from the building envelope “Plaintiffs could not possibly have caused more than a couple thousand dollars of damage,” the Worthingtons’ lawyer says The table appears in the background as the Worthingtons’ movers pack up The Worthingtons offered to pay more than the cost of repairs As for that $86,000 to repair the Gwathmey table the suit calls the sum “astronomical … to the point of absurdity.” according to the sublease included in the lawsuit But “the only mention of the table was when Plaintiffs wanted to remove all furniture before they took possession and were told the table would not fit in the service elevator so could only be taken out through the window or the need to bring the whole table to its manufacturer just to do the re-finishing there,” the suit says MORE: Kath & Kim star’s Melbourne mansion sale secret Horse farms home to Melbourne Cup champions for sale from $3m Aussie celebrities who have made careers out of selling real estate Steel’s list of demands includes US$6,500 for “supervision service and co-ordination;” US$21,450 for redoing the floors; and US$15,200 for refurbishing metal sinks shelves and windowsills — all part of an estimate of US$87,000 worth of construction work they left the apartment in “near-pristine condition,” their lawyer said His list also includes US$120,000 for four months of lost rent Steel has rented out the co-op unit — worth around $10 million — to seven tenants between 2004 and 2024 “Because of the Apartment’s unique and exquisite design Steel has often leased the Apartment to prominent figures in the fashion art and media world,” says the counterclaim filed by Steel’s lawyer Reichman of Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP 12 years ago Mr Steel sublet the apartment to Arianna Huffington for wrecking the very same table as well as trashing the place Steel has rented out the co-op unit in this Chelsea building to seven tenants between 2004 and 2024 custom made dining room table was damaged and scratched and the finish compromised hoisted out of the apartment and repaired by the original manufacturer,” according to that suit which also called the table “irreplaceable.” “every single claim in this suit is false except the square footage and the address who happily renewed the lease twice and visited the apartment multiple times “This is not the first time the landlord has done this,” the lawsuit from the Worthingtons reads “Steel sued a famous public figure for nearly identical claims of damage this individual settled the case … this abuse of the legal system and landlord misconduct cannot be countenanced.” Lara Worthington and Sam Worthington are seen front row at the Ferragamo Spring Summer 2025 Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 on September 21 Sam and Lara originally packed up and left Australia because they had gotten sick of the limelight the power couple continued to grow their influence while continuing to fade from the public eye formerly lived a life of nude photo scandals and tabloid drama and Sam Worthington made headlines when he was sued for punching a paparazzo in 2014 yelling at him to stay away from his “wife” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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World No 1 Jannik Sinner has reportedly begun a romance with Russian model Lara Leito ahead of his return to tennis next month Sinner will make his return in front of a home crowd at the Italian Open, with his three-month doping ban expiring on May 6 The three-time Grand Slam champion has prepared for his return by training in Monte Carlo where the star was pictured with a reported new love interest Italian outlet Chi magazine pictured Sinner, 23, with 31-year-old model Leito at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Leito reportedly greeted Sinner's coaching team and was seen filming the star as she watched him train from the stands. She was then reportedly seen hugging Sinner at the end of the session and was later leaving his Audi RS6 ABT Legacy Edition car with the pair exchanging a kiss. Leito had previously dated two-time Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody for six years, who she had met at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The Russian model, who has previously featured in both Vogue and L’Officiel, was previously linked to French actor Olivier Martinez. Sinner's reported new romance with Leito, who attended the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, follows his split from fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya. The powerhouse couple were reported to have taken a break in November, amid an apparent 'crisis' in order to 'better understand their relationship and future'. Sinner and Kalinskaya were believed to have started dating in April 2024 after meeting during practice sessions together. They had regularly been seen supporting each other at matches, most notably when Kalinskaya was in Sinner's box and the couple exchanged a kiss following his triumph at the US Open last year. Speaking during the French Open in May, when Sinner confirmed he was together with Kalinskaya, the Italian said: 'I'm with Anna, yes, but we keep everything very confidential. 'You know my confidentiality… I won't say more.' Sinner's reportedly new romance with Leito reportedly began during the reigning US and Australian Open's three-month ban from the sport. Sinner was sanctioned after he twice tested positive for clostebol in March of last year. Doping authorities accepted his explanation that clostebol entered his system via a massage after his physio treated a cut on his own finger with an over-the counter spray containing the anabolic steroid.  He was initially given no ban at all by the Tennis Integrity Agency but WADA appealed that decision and reached a controversial settlement with Sinner in February. No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Sign up to receive the Woman's Day e-Newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use When Lara Bingle and Sam Worthington met in 2013 by chance at a festival in New York City the pair had no idea their romance would result in a top secret wedding and three kids But 10 years on their marriage is thriving and the international model and the Avatar actor have solidified themselves as a bona fide Aussie It Couple While juggling Lara’s successful beauty brand and Sam’s Hollywood acting career, the pair now spread their time between their native Australia and their home in the US, with their three boys Rocket Take a look at the Worthingtons’ sweetest moments since they first met in 2013 The pair made a rare public appearance together at Milan Fashion Week in 2024 Lara and her husband have brought out Jazz hands to celebrate their wedding anniversary in 2021 the model posted this picture of Sam from a private jet 🖐🏼🖖🏼✋🏼.” Lara and Sam met in 2013 at a festival in Central Park in New York and he was there with a few of his friends…he was with Butler Gerard Butler,” she told Kyle and Jackie O Here they are pictured at an NBA game at Madison Square Garden in December 2013 shortly after going public with their romance Lara and Sam tied the knot in a top secret ceremony in December 2014 Lara was around six months pregnant with their first child You’ve just met this guy’,” Lara previously revealed “It normally takes a long time for me to trust Here they are pictured at the AACTA Awards in 2014 The fashion-forward couple are pictured two months before their wedding Lara and Sam share three sons, Rocket, six, Racer, five and one-year-old River. It’s my third boy and we’re all very excited and very happy,” she told Vogue Australia in 2019 “I think any addition brings joy and happiness to the family but more so when you can share it with the other boys It’s such a boy’s club in my house!” Here the pair are seen taking Rocket for a walk in Central Park in August 2015 shortly after his birth The couple spent the first years of their marriage living in the US before briefly returning home in 2021 amid the pandemic “My husband really gives me this grounding and support He’s… what’s the right word He really calms me and makes me feel secure” Lara told Stellar in 2019 Lara has previously said their wedding day was “very intimate” “We just popped into Melbourne where Sam’s family’s from and there was just our family – less than 10 people,” she said The couple are pictured at the premiere of “Sabotage” in 2014 in Los Angeles Lara said she feels “grateful” to have met Sam He’s so present with his children and so giving,” she gushed Sam and Lara are pictured at the Manhunt: Unabomber premiere in New York in 2019 “I don’t have to put on any façade with him and moving to America has meant we’re able to live a really normal life He’s the guy from Perth who drinks milk before he goes to bed!” Lara previously gushed Lara said that she and Sam thrive off having a full house filled with young kids “We work together really well — it gets better and better to be honest,” she told Marie Claire “I think that’s why we keep having more kids because it’s a very enjoyable family Lara keeps her and Sam’s relationship relatively lowkey on social media but the model did treat her followers to this snap of them in Iceland together back in June 2017 “My husbands first and last face mask,” she captioned the post Lara shared a rare photo of her and Sam to her 1million Instagram followers They are pictured with A Knight’s Tale actor Paul Bettany who is the founder of beauty brand The Base and also holds ambassador roles with luxury brands including Tiffany & Co and Louis Vuitton said in 2020 that her main focus is being a mother “My family brings me so much happiness that nothing else really matters – that’s just my focus [in life] I feel like that’s why I’m here Here Lara and Sam are pictured at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles fantastic husband and we’re a really good team,” Lara gushed over Sam in 2019 “We’ve grown together and grown as a family and I think that’s the most important thing he does the night feeds and everything – he is seriously superhuman!” “I’ve always been a happy girl but I guess I’m a mother and a wife and I have a beautiful little sanctuary I would call it,” Lara previously said of her life with Sam and their three boys Here the couple are pictured at the 7th Annual Australians In Film Awards in October 2018 the family-on-five moved back to Sydney so Sam could film the lead role of Bo in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of Appropriate “We travel everywhere together and we never have more than two weeks apart from each other – and that really works for us,” Lara previously explained “My whole schedule is based around my sons and my husband Sam,” Lara told The Daily Telegraph in April 2021 Alana Mazzoni is a Senior Digital Content Producer at Now To Love Log in to comment on videos and join in on the fun. Watch the live stream of Fox News and full episodes. Reduce eye strain and focus on the content that matters. ©2025 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Play Duration: 3 minutes 3m Brought to you by Adelaide Hills resident Bharat Sundaresan is a unique and colourful talent in the world of cricket commentary.  His career almost didn't happen after two serious brushes with death. Sundaresan told Sonya & Jules, it was West Indian great, Brian Lara who inspired his new life, saying, "Brian Lara flashed before my eyes, playing that cover drive in Barbados". Cricket commentator and writer Bharat Sundaresan in the Adelaide Hills.(Australian Story: Erin Semmler) Published: 16h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 8:00pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio Lara Hausegger is ready to make her mark with the Sydney Swans third AFLW season just over a month away Amid her first AFLW pre-season Hausegger spoke to Sydney Swans Media on how she's fitting into the team The young defender was recruited to the club with pick 33 of the 2023 AFL Draft having played three VFLW matches with Collingwood Her experience proved handy when she ran out with the Swans in the same competition earlier this year but I think it's pushed me to improve my skills I think the VFL series at the start of the year really helped me to put it into practice and really narrow down on what I need to work on.” Hausegger said Since joining the club she says captains Chloe Molloy and Lucy McEvoy have become significant role models for the 18-year-old “I think their values on the field and off the field are both admirable and I think their work ethic and how professional they are on the field is something I hope I can strive towards.” Hausegger has some leadership experience herself having captained the Oakleigh Chargers to a grand final victory in the 2023 Coates Talent League Girls competition Hear from Swans AFLW recruit Lara Hausegger as she chats about her first few months at the club Hausegger is looking to her fellow defenders Alana Woodward and the aforementioned McEvoy to develop her on-field skills “How they read the ball is insane.There’s obviously lots of experience there,” she explained AFLW Head Coach Scott Gowans has also made Hausegger’s time so far at the Swans valuable I think he strives for each player to be the best they can,” Hausegger said The 18-year-old's appetite to learn has been noticed by early in her tenure. Earlier this month she signed a contract extension keeping her at the club until at least the end of 2026.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Swans AFLW (@sydneyswansaflw) “Lara isn’t after the instant gratification of a premiership which is the sort of player we want to keep at this club," Scott Gowans said at the time of announcement It's never too early to become an AFLW member. Click HERE to join and get General Admission access to all AFLW home matches Five Sydney Swans stars have polled votes from the coaches in Derby XXX The importance of connecting with local youth was not lost on Sydney Swans defender Nick Blakey as he reflected on his time as a junior footballer during a visit to his junior club The QBE Foundation hosted its annual Goals for Good event at Sunday’s AFL clash between the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants We take a look at our Round 20 opposition ahead of Sunday afternoon's clash at the SCG but Joel Hamling finally kicks his first goal in AFL footy Will Hayward takes a great mark and kicks our fifth consecutive first quarter goal to give the Swans the dream start Corey Warner finishes off a piece of brilliant team build up to extend our lead late in the third quarter Enjoy Peter Ladhams' standout VFL performance for Sydney the Swans VFL side were unable to overcome the top-of-the-table Giants on Sunday at the SCG The Sydney Swans acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country across all the lands on which we operate and play our great game Elders are the knowledge keepers of our culture and we respectfully acknowledge and pay our respects to the elders past