Subscribe Scotland’s fortnightly political & current affairs magazine Subscribe Fulton MacGregor MSP photographed for Holyrood by Andrew Perry “The sexual and physical abuse cases from a couple of years in, they’re the ones you still think about,” says Fulton MacGregor He wonders what happened to the children from the most harrowing cases he handled as a social worker though he doesn’t refer to them as cases “You shouldn’t do that,” he emphasises It’s been around 20 years since MacGregor entered social work initially working in child protection before moving into criminal justice He was fresh out of university and the South Lanarkshire Council job was based in Lanark, a half-hour drive away from his Coatbridge home “far enough away that people didn’t know me” enough people recognised him that a number of the foster carers and young people he had previously worked with with some even visiting him in the Scottish Parliament “All these kids are now adults,” he goes on “There were good outcomes and young people returning to their families or getting permanency with their forever families “Whenever you had to take kids into care it would play on your mind for a long time You should always work to try to avoid that happening; to keep people with their own family should be the number one priority you can’t ever leave a kid at risk.” For proof that MacGregor has never really left that job behind him He has brought members debates on topics including sibling sexual abuse and the creation of a kindergarten stage for early years education and sits on or convenes cross-party groups on everything from shared parenting and autism to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse It is this last group, and the harrowing testimony it hears from those whose early years were blighted by horrors, which has helped put him on a path to challenging the Scottish Government to adopt the mandatory reporting of child abuse which covers offending towards minors in care Swinney has said there already exists a “professional duty” to report concerns with failure to do so leaving them potentially in breach of their employment contracts But MacGregor is certain that’s not enough In a motion submitted to parliament, he said mandatory reporting “would offer greater protection to children” and called for discussion over any “contentious aspects” of its implementation. The motion was supported by 20 MSPs including former Scottish Government ministers Kevin Stewart and Elena Whitham.  The Scottish Government has faced questions and criticism from some commentators for its failure to adopt the measure But given the response to another intervention aimed at improving child safety – the named person scheme – perhaps its caution is understandable.  a specially convened panel having failed to find a way to overcome the data-sharing obstacle MacGregor first heard about the named person scheme on a TV news bulletin the Getting it Right for Every Child (Girfec) strategy of 2006 included provision for a “clear point of contact” who could offer advice or support with no obligation on families to accept this MacGregor was far from convinced about this new measure “I remember sitting there thinking ‘this is already happening why are you calling it ‘named person’ people are going to go bonkers over the name’ “I remember thinking ‘that’s a mistake’ because I knew what the families I worked with would think of that – ‘are you my named person Fulton?’ It took away a bit of autonomy from families which in the field is what you are working to give back.” This was before MacGregor’s election to the Scottish Parliament in 2016 which followed a stint as a member of North Lanarkshire Council When the time came for Holyrood to vote he had taken his seat in the chamber “I supported it as a member of the governing party but I didn’t believe it was necessary,” he says ‘named person’ was already in before the legislation Every child effectively has a named person The principle was already there and I didn’t think it needed legislation They tried to formalise it a wee bit and it got lost we have a tendency to over-legislate,” he goes on “it’s legislation for legislation’s sake Hopefully I get back in [in 2026] and I will be making noises that we legislate less The committees I’m on are piling through legislation and we’ve not even got these things enacted and we’re looking at the next thing.  “I didn’t initially think it was required but testimony from survivors who have presented to the CPG and the recommendations from Alexis Jay for England and Wales add to a broad swelling of opinion now of almost everybody It’s not to put pressure on already-stretched organisations it’s to formalise the protection of children in these really scary situations of childhood sexual abuse There’s a lot of examples of where it goes under the radar because people weren’t sure when to report Making it mandatory takes that away.” As many as 15 European nations have some form of reporting obligations in place “Where mandatory reporting is in place you get an initial spike but then it settles down and you don’t see anything greater than what’s already there but it gives agencies and children more confidence,” MacGregor says.  “The thing that totally convinced me is survivors are asking for it and they are asking for it in their droves The CPG has not found a single survivor who doesn’t want it He recalls the testimony of a former pupil of a residential school who was “really upset at the slow pace” of the government’s approach to the matter “He was crying,” MacGregor says He felt that if mandatory reporting had been in place it would have made an impact for him.” MacGregor thinks back to his early days in social work and a job like that changes you quite quickly It’s a job you wouldn’t understand if you haven’t done it and you can’t speak to anybody else about your casework but your colleagues are bound by the same confidentiality as you are The people I worked with during those years “It gave me a really good grounding for politics I have seen the real-life experiences of people who have either had it hard or there’s been real neglect or abuse Sometimes it’s really just poverty that’s at the root of it.” Poverty-related issues now make up “the vast majority” of his surgery time MacGregor grew up in the Coatbridge and Chryston constituency he now represents and is the first SNP politician to hold the seat His early years included a period living in a high-rise where he and a friend became trapped in the lift and the experience led to a fear of elevators that persists to this day MacGregor walks the three floors to his Scottish Parliament office and takes the stairs everywhere else too.  The phobia came up during a trip to Paris with now-fiancée Lynsay six months after they started dating and so she didn’t blink when booking a hotel room on the 13th floor Luckily it didn’t put Lynsay off and the pair with MacGregor wearing the striking red-and-green dress kilt he donned for his oath of allegiance in 2016 If he was embarrassed about the lift thing then “I don’t think I’ll ever lose it,” he says of the phobia I don’t mind spiders or anything like that.” But something that does concern him is the challenge presented by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the next Scottish Parliament election Swinney has denounced the rival party as “far-right” which is a description MacGregor agrees with but I don’t think everybody who votes for them is far-right There will be people who are struggling in their own lives I have seen people I know and went to school with sharing their stuff and they’re decent “You’ll see people sharing messaging that says things like ‘if we can afford to pay for refugees then we can afford to look after our older people’ It’s our job to explain why it doesn’t make sense “I don’t like describing Farage and Reform as populists,” he goes on “I know it’s the cool word to use just now but if you are calling somebody populist there is the sense that you are calling them popular I don’t think that’s what people are meaning – Reform aren’t going to be that popular come the Scottish Parliament election; they’ll maybe get 10 to 15 per cent and it will get them seats but they’re not going to be a major player – but if you keep saying that you reinforce a sense that they are popular.” While the results of the 2026 election are far from certain there’s no doubt that the parliament will look very different when the votes come in thanks to the swathe of current MSPs who are standing down Most of those who have announced their plans to leave Holyrood are from the SNP benches and MacGregor knows what he wants to see in the new intake want to get stuck in,” he says.  “I really believe that everybody should be strong in their constituency If every constituency is represented really strongly but that can be difficult for people who become ministers or cabinet secretaries “We have done well with getting more women into politics and I wouldn’t want to see a whole host of women stepping down and being replaced by men – we don’t want our party going back to being a boys’ club There’s an opportunity there – the more experience we have across the country it’s down to members to pick.” with a rival faction focused around then-MP Phil Boswell MacGregor laughs at a reminder of this but admits he wouldn’t have done so at the time – despite teasing from friends “I’m very loyal but I have got my own mind,” he says “I’m loyal to the party but I don’t agree with everything we do I’m very loyal to John; I think John is great and I think he can get us through this difficult period.” Holyrood provides comprehensive coverage of Scottish politics, offering award-winning reporting and analysis: Subscribe Get award-winning journalism delivered straight to your inbox © Political Holdings Limited document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Subscribe and save up to 29% on a magazine subscription director and photographer based in Dunedin With a CV that includes roles in hit Netflix series One Of Us Is Lying The Brokenwood Mysteries and Shortland Street Lara has also been associate director at The Court Theatre in Christchurch and Artistic Director of Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre She is currently directing Bruce Mason’s End of the Golden Weather the opening production at the brand-new Court Theatre in Christchurch the agency opened a branch in Palmerston North but I started doing drama classes and made some amazing friends a doggedness kicked in and acting was all I wanted to do I’d lie in bed and dream of stardom – wishing myself away to drama school I’ve never really strayed from that path I prepared my two monologues – including something from Dr Seuss so it’s no wonder I didn’t get in – and I was devastated to be rejected I cried for three days and my poor dad had to console me I applied two more times and still didn’t get in My mother Vivienne Lingard has just written her third novel – but even though they nourished my creativity and encouraged me to do the thing I loved Dad would’ve preferred I do something more secure I did briefly consider joining the police and Dad jumped on that after the first informative interview in the recruitment office but I found a nannying job in Philadelphia It was midwinter when I was picked up at the airport in a panel van with no windows I had to share a room in the family’s basement with another Kiwi who was nannying nearby a Newfoundland and two smaller dogs that stayed in their tiny kitchen 24/7 invited me to New York to see an off-Broadway show with her nephew That was where my New York adventures started He lived on the Upper West Side and taught acting classes in his basement your granddaughter in Auckland gave me your address.” And he said You’re supposed to call and make an appointment!” His classes were like rebirthing ridding our bodies of tension and all our demons so we could work from a totally free space This regression took around two hours each session I wondered how I’d make a career out of acting if it took two hours to get into the zone for every performance or audition When it started to mess with my head – did I have that many demons to exorcise everyone invited their agents and managers which allowed me to join Equity and apply for a Green Card There were times when I was really homesick whenever I hear myself say something is hard World War II was hard,” and because he was Jewish keeping an eye on the truck that was double parked out front while the movers carried loads from the ninth floor Then the Turkish florist next door brought out these giant gilded bird cages and hung them in the trees He was feeding the birds and the pigeons were going berserk “Only in New York.” Then he came back out and said a plane had just hit the World Trade Center This is happening just 60 blocks from where we’re sitting “Please don’t let this be my people.” and there was this dirty bath ring of dust and smoke in the air this mixture of survivor guilt and relief to be leaving We camped by a lake in Virginia with this bizarre sense of absolute peace having left such devastating mayhem we drove across America and experienced the full gamut of the country I also felt worried I wouldn’t be able to get home when I needed to. And because the directing bug had kicked in, I returned via Sydney and completed the amazing directing course at NIDA, Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art I pitched a show to Wellington’s Circa Theatre RNZ interviewed me and I said I wanted to run my own theatre company The CEO of The Court Theatre in Christchurch He got in touch about their artistic director internship and suggested I apply he offered me a full-time position as associate director of The Forge With two thousand aftershocks between September and the big one in February we were all in such an unstable environment Right down to the loss of all the precious things from the costumes stored in the roof which birds eventually nested in and to be directing the first show in the beautiful new purpose-built theatre is such an honour We have a beautiful home in Careys Bay just outside of Dunedin although we’re often ships in the night we have what we call a “duck- landing” period when a duck comes into land on a pond and they put their feet out and they’re a bit wobbly and there’s a splash We’re both like that after we’ve been away and it takes a while to feel settled But we have an understanding and Phil gets how important my career is to me and he completely respects and supports it you don’t know what’s around the corner or how long the body will keep up with the demands of theatre because performing and directing are both really tough which is why I intend to go full steam ahead for as long as I’m able The End of the Golden Weather runs May 3-June 7 in Christchurch, see courttheatre.org.nz Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Moonshine Valley Rd, starring Lara and Mark Hadlow, runs June 28-July 29 at Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North. Visit centrepoint.co.nz The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs’ inaugural NRLW squad has continued to build with the addition of young duo Hope Millard and Elizabeth MacGregor for the 2025 season a member of the Illawarra Steeler’s 2023 Premiership-winning Tarsha Gale Cup side and now Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership squad is also a NSW Under 19’s State of Origin player having represented in the side earlier this year Millard’s connection to the Family Club is a close one with her father Shane having held roles in the Bulldogs pathways and Academy programs before signing with the St George Illawarra Dragons in recruitment Bulldogs Head of Pathways Adam Hartigan knows the Millard family well highlighting Hope’s work ethic as what attracted the Bulldogs to her game:“Hope is a workhorse,” he said She is a great defender who pushes up in support and doesn’t stop She certainly has all the requirements of Bulldogs DNA in her game Millard offers great reliability across the park with the capability to play in the front row Her youth and ability to cover multiple positions will provide good depth and opportunity for the Club’s inaugural squad Elizabeth MacGregor offers great utility value for the incumbent side a NSWCC Schoolgirls representative in 2023 was personally identified by Head Coach Blake Cavallaro in Parkes Cavallaro believes the fledgling fullback will have plenty of impact on the Club’s inaugural NRLW squad Building Blocks Continue for NRLW With Bulldogs’ Co-Captain Elevated she’s fast and she’s athletic,” Cavallaro said wing and centre and her arrival to the squad will help to inject a spark that will positively influence her teammates.” The 2023 Schoolgirls representative sadly missed the 2024 competition due to injury but the Club’s new NRLW Head Coach was full of faith in her ability: “I know future representative honours will come,” he said The Bulldogs congratulate Millard and MacGregor on earning their NRLW squad selections and look forward to welcoming them to the Club for the 2025 pre-season Judiciary Update: Preston to Dispute Round 9 Charge Senior Pathways Wrap Round 9: Flegg Wallop Roosters NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 9 Kiraz Hat-trick Headlines Bulldogs' Magic Round Win Brighton DomeThe orchestra marked its centenary in style with a superbly articulated performance of the Turangalîla Symphony that captured the emotional immediacy and inspired by Messiaen’s fascination with various versions of the legend of Tristan and Iseult Turangalîla is essentially an examination of sexual and spiritual love in which consuming desire can be seen at once as affording access to the divine and bringing in its wake the potential for suffering or destruction and music of deep sensuality and carnality gives way throughout to ecstatic dances of cosmic jubilation and moments of incipient menace MacGregor and the BPO captured the work’s emotional immediacy hypnotic force and sense of almost tangible physicality to compelling effect taken fractionally faster than we sometimes hear it sounded thrilling in its elation and drive whose playing combined shimmering elegance with intensity throughout the balance between them came adrift elsewhere and the ondes martenot’s moans and whoops sounded fractionally too distant The work’s brief moments of darkness were chillingly realised particularly the seventh (itself entitled Turangalîla 2) of the work’s 10 movements ondes and piano are brought into stark opposition very much a showpiece for a virtuoso orchestra and the Brighton Philharmonic – its members drawn from the principal players of London’s orchestras together with young musicians – played with terrific panache and commitment We put two of the best budget golf package sets from MacGregor up against eachother to see which one is best A fantastic set that offers up surprisingly good performance for what is a small price tag The drivers and irons are easy to get airborne with the putter providing forgiveness and a number of alignment aids to help accuracy You won't find much better around this price The MacGregor CG4000 package set is an excellent starting point for those looking for a set to start their golfing journey easy to use and there is everything you will need on the course The best sets for beginners are extremely popular with new golfers because you get everything you need to get out on the course and start to hone your skills until you are ready to upgrade to more advanced clubs The benefit of this is huge for new golfers as it removes the daunting prospect of buying your clubs individually and/or getting fitted for them More experienced golfers would be better served steering away from package sets and instead look to be fitted properly but for casual golfers and newcomers a package golf club set is just the ticket The reason they are ideal is that they provide everything a new golfer needs and they are usually excellent value If you are new to the game and aren't sure if you'll stay the course (sorry!) then you won't want to shell out a lot of money on clubs that you might not be needing in a couple of months so to help you decide which one suits you best we've put them up against each other When testing package sets we look at the range of clubs included as well as the quality of the materials used and of course what kind of performance you can expect Other things to consider when buying a package set include the cost - generally ranging from $300 to up to $1,500 - quality Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts a decent grab handle and a main strap for carrying but you have to factor in that these two MacGregor offerings both come in significantly cheaper Both the CG3000 and CG4000 sets provides a lot of confidence at set up as all the clubs have oversized profiles specifically designed for the novice player The driver on the CG3000 features a handy alignment aid on the top while the putter has a fang shape with two long red sightlines that assist with aim as well as a shorter white line at the front that helps position and strike the ball centrally The CG4000 doesn't offer too much of a difference and retains all of the things we enjoyed in the CG3000 but is once again better in behind the ball The paint job in the cavity could be slightly higher quality as some of this overspills a touch which is a totally different head shape to the fang mallet in the CG3000 set The putter in the CG4000 set is more like an Odyssey Two-Ball design and might just be the highlight of the set There isn't a huge amount of difference in the looks of either set but the CG4000 edges it (Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)Macgregor irons pictured outdoors(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)PerformanceConsidering the low price both sets pleasantly surprised us in terms of performance The driver was a particular standout in both sets The 13 degree loft in both sets gets the ball launching high and provides a perfect amount of loft for a beginner that tends to swing the club slower For us the CG4000 has a slight edge in terms of sound and feel but that's subjective and won't be the same for everyone It's also true that sound and feel tends to matter less to new golfers than to those with more experience who know the difference The fairway woods and hybrids did not feel as great as the driver with a much more 'dead' feel as opposed to the lovely feel you get from the big stick We loved the flat-looking face of the fairway wood whilst the hybrid does take some getting used to due to the offset it is important to remember that offset is a higher handicapper's friend and the golfers that these sets are designed for will enjoy how user-friendly these clubs are performance was fine with the fairway and hybrid in both sets The fairway woods come in at 18 degrees of loft (so essentially a five wood) whilst the hybrid at 24 degrees converts to around a 4 iron Couple this with a 6-SW iron set and the gaps are just about right for a 10-club set with beginners and higher handicappers having plenty of clubs at their disposal to hit for a wide range of yardages The irons also have a superb amount of forgiveness something that is needed for those starting out in the game whilst the wedges and putters felt surprisingly responsive too A slight negative is the fairway wood and hybrid which didn't feel as springy off the face as we'd have liked you have to take the price point into account The putter was a nice surprise in both sets and exceeded our expectations. The CG3000 putter reminded us of a mix between an Odyssey #7 fang and the Rose Axis1 and we really enjoyed using it We didn't like the grip too much as it was very thin grip and similar to the ones on the irons and woods We'd much prefer a more rounded or thicker putter-specific grip as the fitted one is far too thin With the CG4000 we enjoyed the forgiveness on offer and found the Odyssey 2ball style alignment aid very easy to line up as with the CG3000 it does not come with a head cover and with it not being the most robust build quality The feel off the face was surprisingly good though and the head design is great for alignment and a bit of forgiveness (Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)(Image credit: Future)Overall AppealBoth these sets provide ample performance for new golfers at a superb price point with both package sets certainly strong in most aspects golfers consider important They're not perfect but at this price point you can't expect too much and overall the value for money on offer here in both options is exceptional The CG4000 really impressed us at the top end of the bag which was very easy to launch and felt nice off the face The putter is certainly of a better quality than we would normally expect in a package set in this price bracket the main difference between the two sets would be that the CG4000 offers just a tiny bit more in looks and performance the difference is not great and given that the CG3000 is now quite a bit cheaper having been replaced by the new kid on the block there is definitely extra value to be had with the older set if cost is a big consideration Choose the MacGregor CG3000 Package Set if… - You are new to the game and want something very cheap to get started - You want irons that are easy to hit and forgiving - You prefer to carry your bag rather than push a cart Choose the MacGregor CG4000 Package Set if.. - You want a set of clubs that are easy to launch particularly the woods- You need offset to fight a slice- You plan to utilise the putter in the set Joe lives in North Devon and still plays sporadically on the PGA West region circuit. His best round in recent years came earlier in 2023 where he managed a 9 under par 63 at Trevose GC in a Devon & Cornwall PGA Tournament. Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi35 and Callaway Elyte TD - both with Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini Driver - Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 17˚- Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X Irons: TaylorMade P7CB 3-PW with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts Wedges: Callaway Opus 50, 54, and 60 degrees - Project X LS 6.0 shafts Picture by Justine McCullagh-BeasyTwo sisters are embracing sibling rivalry which will come into play when they contest the final event of the 2025 Warrnambool Tri Club season All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Macgregors - Charlotte - will enter the Killarney triathlon on Sunday The competition features three distances - super sprint and short - and they will tackle the short course said she liked battling her younger sister Charlotte said her biggest strengths were her swimming and cycling legs said her swim leg was a work in progress but school sport had helped "I reckon I'll probably be better in running and riding but my worst part is swimming in the ocean Bella missed out on the event 12 months ago Picture by Justine McCullagh-Beasy"I didn't do it last time I was helping out because my knee was playing up but hopefully I am going to do good this time," she said "I hope to give it a good try and hope people come along and give it their best It comes more than two years after the Macgregors tried triathlons for the first time, with the sisters teaming up in the Blue Hole mini series 12 months ago. 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Sonny MacGregor just got the ball over the line to score his first try for the Illawarra Steelers. PHOTO: Morgan Taylor Sonny MacGregor was congratulated by his teammates for his try. PHOTO: Morgan Taylor The MacGregor trio of Elizabeth, Grace and Sonny are still making waves in the rugby league world early in 2025. On Saturday, February 1 the three played in the first rounds of their respective Sydney competitions. Elizabeth MacGregor played her first game in the Tarsha Gale Cup with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Elizabeth in fullback was a part of the 48-4 win over the North Sydney Bears. Her younger sister Grace MacGregor in lock just got the ball over the line for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in round one of the Lisa Fiaola Cup. In the 35th minute Grace scrambled to add to the 44-nil score against the North Sydney Bears. Sonny MacGregor for the Illawarra Steelers in the Harold Matthews Cup also just made it over the line to score. In the 45th minute Sonny increased the winning score for the Steelers to 34-6. At full time the Illawarra Steelers won against the Melbourne Storm 42-6. This Saturday Elizabeth and Grace are up against the Penrith Panthers on Saturday, February 8 in their respective competitions and Sonny has a bye. Read and post comments with a digital subscription. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe For more than a decade, Lachlan Macgregor was a stockpicker, scouring the global equity markets for technology winners on behalf of Platinum Asset Management and Alphinity the $US48 billion ($76 billion) North American group that operates an online platform for buying used cars a business so compelling that he decided to build his own version SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. has secured a contract for the delivery of a 100T AHC crane for a dive support vessel (DSV) being built in China The crane delivery to the Guangzhou Salvage shipyard for the vessel owned by Saudi Arabian Jana Marine Service Company (JMS) JMS was established in April 2013 and is an exclusively-owned subsidiary of Rashed Al-Rashed & Sons Group It provides first-class marine offshore services to the oil & gas sector in the Arabian Gulf region and beyond MacGregor said its local sales team will work with Guangzhou Salvage throughout the project to ensure the crane’s seamless integration into the vessel and optimise its performance The contract, which was booked in the fourth quarter 2024, is not reported as part of Cargotec’s orders received as MacGregor is reported as part of discontinued operations The order follows MacGregor’s delivery of a similar crane to the Guangzhou Salvage shipyard “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract,” said Pasi Lehtonen “Our 100T AHC crane is a proven solution that offers superior performance and reliability We are confident that it will meet the customer’s needs and exceed its expectations.” Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups It is with sadness we announce the passing of James (Jim) MacGregor of Cobden who passed away peacefully with family by his side in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Jim MacGregor beloved husband of Marvine MacGregor nee Cole Also survived by siblings Brenda Borutski (Clarence) and Barry MacGregor (Bernie) Predeceased by a son Adam MacGregor (Stefanie) and siblings Earl By request of the deceased funeral arrangements private Arrangements entrusted to the Fraser-Morris & Heubner Funeral Home Cobden.  Elizabeth Ann Macgregor says Tony Burke has questions to answer after Khaled Sabsabi’s offer was rescinded but the arts minister has denied involvement The Australian Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale is likely to remain dark next year for the first time the former director of the Museum of Contemporary Art says Elizabeth Ann Macgregor on Tuesday weighed into the fracas over Creative Australia’s decision to rescind its Venice Biennale contract to Lebanese-born Australia artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino just six days after announcing the pair would be Australia’s representatives at the 2026 prestigious international art event “Did Creative Australia honestly think they could just ring up the next artist on the shortlist they’ve all already made it very clear that none of them will be accepting the offer,” Macgregor told Guardian Australia on Tuesday “No artists worth their soul will touch that pavilion now Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Creative Australia’s executive director, Adrian Collette, told staff at an angry meeting on Monday that the public outcry would have been greater than the one he now finds himself embroiled in, if the Sabsabi exhibition had gone ahead. The fallout occurred after earlier works by the artist came to light that drew controversy from some politicians and media outlets for containing depictions of deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. One of those works, You, a 2007 video installation that includes images of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was given to the MCA by Sabsabi in 2009, during Macgregor’s tenure, and remains in the museum’s collection today. Read moreMacgregor said questions now needed to be asked about the future tenure of Collette as head of the Australian government’s arts funding and the position of advertising executive Robert Morgan as the organisation’s chair Macgregor said arts minister Tony Burke had questions to answer Burke confirmed on Monday he contacted Collette immediately after question time on Thursday when Sabsabi’s choice for the 2026 biennale was called into question by Liberal senator Claire Chandler “Normally I don’t get involved in the decisions I get sent up a brief with … what different issues that might be considered controversial,” Burke said “I rang Adrian to find out what had happened he had already determined that they were going to have a board meeting that night I will support you and I will support Creative Australia.” Other than issuing a written statement last Friday the artist and the curator have not spoken out since Macgregor told the Guardian Australia’s reputation on the international art scene had been damaged people asking what on earth is going on in Australia?” she said “This not only reflects badly on arts leadership in this country with two major parties point scoring on the basis of an article sitting behind a firewall,” she said referring to last week’s The Australian column which accused Sabsabi of “seemingly laud[ing] a terrorist leader in his past work” Free newsletterGet the most important news as it breaks She said the MCA work in question, You, had been the subject of many “incredibly interesting conversations” the museum had had with the public and school groups during her time as head of the institution, which in 2019 was named the most visited museum of contemporary art in the world “In no way was that work a glorification [of Nasrallah] Many people have given different interpretations of it And surely we have to allow space for that even in this day of instant social media.” and another Sabsabi work also singled out for criticism featuring images of the 9/11 attacks and a clip of US president George Bush saying “thank you very much” “Khaled is not an angry young man doing provocative work that’s going to get everybody angry in the Venice pavilion “He’s an experienced senior artist working with a very experienced curator who has managed many These are not people who are deliberately trying to provoke some sort of horrible backlash That’s just not what the proposal is about On Creative Australia’s own website it says the work will be about creating empathy from different positions Macgregor said she was disappointed in the “lack of arts leadership” at an organisational level and at the “deafening silence” from large arts institutions over the past week “Have they been silenced because their boards are worried about their funding and are telling them to remain silent?” she asked The horrific conflict in Gaza and the rise in antisemitic acts in Australia has created a tense community environment as the country heads into a federal election But that should not be a reason to disallow artists to engage with those events through their work “Should Creative Australia now issue an edict saying no one dealing with any subject of war can create work that is funded by the taxpayer And are they going to go back through the social media accounts of any artist who gets a commission to see what they’ve been doing or saying 15 or 20 years ago “This whole issue has set an extremely dangerous precedent.” Helsinki-headquartered Cargotec Corporation has made the decision to let go of its MacGregor business area to funds managed by Luxembourg’s mid-market sector-specialist Triton for an enterprise value of €480 million (circa $507 million) to support the growth of the corporation’s load-handling equipment manufacturer Hiab the deal needs regulators’ approval and discussion with the works council in the applicable regions The transaction is expected to be finalized by July 1 The sale of the business follows Cargotec’s Board of Directors’ decision two years ago that MacGregor would no longer be part of the corporation’s portfolio Given the time and the insecurities brought on by the pandemic the entity then postponed the divestment until May by which time MacGregor’s performance as well as market conditions had allegedly improved Cargotec’s transformation project also included listing Finnish port automation solutions provider Kalmar as a separate company and preparing Hiab for a “standalone future” since Hiab would be the ‘only business left in the corporation’ “The agreement to sell MacGregor represents the last major milestone in our project to unlock shareholder value by separating Cargotec’s businesses into standalone companies The two-year project has progressed according to our plan and is now in its final stages The proceeds from the Transaction will boost Hiab’s ambitious growth plans through innovation and M&A,” Casimir Lindholm Cargotec projects a tax-exempt loss of circa €200 million on the transition the loss will reportedly be recorded as a goodwill impairment in items affecting comparability as part of discontinued operations The estimate is that the total costs to separate MacGregor As the agreement to sell MacGregor has been signed Cargotec’s Board of Directors is planning on drafting a proposal to change the company’s name to Hiab after which the current President of Hiab Scott Phillips would be appointed as CEO of the soon-to-be-renamed Cargotec Current Cargotec CFO Mikko Puolakka would reportedly continue as CFO of the standalone Hiab These changes are projected to take place on April 1 within the context of Cargotec’s expansion and transformation endeavors the Finnish company announced plans to merge with compatriot engineering major Konecranes whereby it had been envisioned that respective shareholders would each own approximately 50 percent of the shares and votes of the future company However, despite receiving a green light from some authorities, with the European Commission granting its own nod of approval in February 2022 the merger did not go ahead as it stumbled upon hurdles the Competition & Market Authority of the United Kingdom (CMA) provisionally found that the proposed merger raised competition concerns in the supply of container handling equipment the two entities decided to withdraw from the $5 billion business combination A development application has been lodged for a Residential Tower Designed by BatesSmart the proposal seeks one hundred and one (101) high density 2 bedroom units and a childcare centre dedicated to the ground and 1st floors within a residential building with a maximum building height of 18 storeys The development will situated within south-west corner of the site which is presently used as a car park for the Mercure Brisbane Garden City Hotel Childcare centre: 6:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday The planners at Ethos Urban outline “The proposal provides for the mix of uses and level of 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impress Maely recently competed in the Australian Rugby Shield with NSW Country Corellas where they secured bronze in Caloundra Queensland "It was really exciting and a really great opportunity up there," Maely said and the team was brilliant as we ended up winning three out of our four games to come third overall." The teams first game was against Australian Defence Force where the Corellas won 31-7 On the second day the Corellas were up against the South Australia Black Falcons where they again won convincingly with a score of 36-5 Maely added to this score line with an impressive try on the 50th minute of the second half breaking through numerous Black Falcons players The Corellas toughest game was on day three against the ACT where they unfortunately went down 24-3 losing their chance to advance to the grand final "We just lost the game to get into the final we lost to the ACT but they ended up taking it out overall so I wasn't as sad about it when they ended up winning the whole thing," Maely said The NSW Corellas advanced to the bronze medal match against Australian Defense Force where they again won 31-5 to claim the bronze medal "Dad and I were also the first father daughter duo to represent NSW Country which is a pretty proud moment for me." Maely was also a part of the women's minor premiers Boars team which ended up coming runners up in the championship "Minor premiers with Parkes Boars was really good "We couldn't quite get the choccys in the grand final but we're really looking forward to next year." The talented rugby union player was also a part of the Central West Rugby Union team who won the 2024 Thomas Tom Cup Sonny has recently been selected as part of the Illawarra Steelers 2025 U17s rep train-on squad for the Harold Mathews Cup "I'm in the 40 man squad for Harold Mathews and we will go up to Illawarra and train for the competition at the start of November," Sonny said "The program goes through summer and it's just a good comp of footy it's pretty high level and good competition." The final team out of the 40 man squad will be picked in February Earlier this year Sonny was a part of the winning U16 Spacemens team and the U18 Spacemens team "16s league we won the grand final for our third year in a row "18's league was a good experience this year We made to the semi finals and most of our team were 16 year olds playing up." Maely is now going into the league season with the Lachlan team in the Western Women's Rugby League competition "I had my first game on the weekend and we went down to Bathurst by a fair chuck Other than that I'll be playing a fair bit of union in the next little while which will be good Next year Maely hopes to playing in Newcastle with the Wildfires in the Sydney competition but says Parkes is home and always will be Sonny's goal for next year is to play in SG Ball it's one above Harold Matthew with players up to U19s," Sonny said "It will be a lot harder but I hope to play that level of footy "Your hat is the first thing somebody sees," MacGregor said "So everything here at the House of MacGregor is made here." A hat is a kind of sartorial shorthand to judge a book by its cover all of a sudden they sit up straight and their face lights up," MacGregor said that's the direction we need to be going!" Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter Every hat is one-of-a-kind, custom made, just for that customer. Most of MacGregor's business is making hats for the Kentucky Derby. "The Kentucky Derby is the holiday that milliners rejoice," MacGregor said MacGregor wasn't always a milliner by trade so I started taking classes and just completely fell in love," MacGregor said "The first hat turned out exactly the way I saw it in my head and I knew instantly that was what I wanted to do." She's been making custom hats and fascinators ever since "It has a certain specialness and it's what makes you feel good when you put the hat on," MacGregor said There are people who think they aren't 'hat people' but MacGregor insists they just haven't found the right hat "No one is going to be looking at your shoes; doesn't show in the pictures but the hat is the first thing you see in all the photos It's what tells you when you're at the Derby that you're not at something that you would do every day." The Kentucky Derby may be the bulk of MacGregor's business but she makes hats year-round for all occasions "But it typically tends to be the hat I just finished Grace and Elizabeth MacGregor are kicking off with Bulldogs in coming weeks Elizabeth MacGregor has signed with Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs as they prepare for their first NRLW season in 2025 The Parkes talent is off to induction with the club's Under 19s this weekend with her sister Grace also signing in to the club's Under 17s It's an exciting time - and after spending much of the year sidelined with an ankle injury that required surgery Elizabeth is anticipating the pre-season The Parkes star had a brilliant start to the year scoring three during her Tarsha Gale Cup debut for the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Academy but her recovery has been solid and with her HSC exams nearly complete at Red Bend Catholic College she's ready to take the next steps in her rugby league career Pre-season will run through the Summer in preparation for competition from February The NRLW season and Harvey Norman Premiership follow "Pre-season will be hard down there after being out for so long," she acknowledged but the opportunities as the Bulldogs build toward entering the NRLW are exciting Tayla Preston was the club's first signing forward Holli Wheeler confirmed in September "They've been playing NRLW for a while so it'll be good to have players to learn from that have the experience being key players - and the Sharks who were in the grand final," Elizabeth said "It's really cool to train and play with them hopefully." Elizabeth's talent was personally identified by Head Coach Blake Cavallaro in Parkes as a 15-year-old but the coach believes the fledgling fullback will have plenty of impact on the Club’s inaugural NRLW squad wing and centre and her arrival to the squad will help to inject a spark that will positively influence her teammates," he said Elizabeth will move to Sydney in the new year with plans to study teaching at university as well Grace is completing Year 10 at the College and about to start her senior studies as she begins training with the Bulldogs Under 17s - she has signed with the club for 2025 and 2026 The halfback and lock has had a pretty full on footy season also with experience in the Roosters' pathway Western Rams Lisa Fiaola as well as the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges side "I played with girls from everywhere in NSW (with CCC) and met a few girls who are in the Lisa Fiaola squads up there it was really good to meet them," Grace said Red Bend has been a nursery for rugby league greats for many years and the MacGregors have had the encouragement of Pat Rudd in pursuing opportunities through school Grace has already had one camp with Bulldogs completing gym and field testing with the 20-strong squad before a game against Samoa For subscription enquiries call 1800 077 514 or email [email protected] Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year leading military forensic experts warn that environmental conditions are rapidly reducing their chances of recovering the remains of servicemen still listed as missing from past wars in the Asia-Pacific “Remains in the Asia-Pacific are degrading quickly and we are losing them,” says Captain Donna MacGregor the Australian Army’s only forensic anthropologist by being in the soil for that period of time “As we try to excavate them from clay and sand they start drying out and break in our hands.” International experts working across the vast area known as the Pacific Theatre – stretching from northern China and Japan to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in the south – and regions caught up in later conflicts are mostly searching for “scant remains” for DNA identification and repatriation already badly degraded remains of some individuals are “commingled” with others – sometimes even from the enemy side of the conflict In the underground wartime tunnels built by Japan’s Imperial Army on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima temperatures can be as high as 60 or 70 degrees and ventilation is required to access the possible sites of remains says the Japanese government’s lead forensic anthropologist Once we find human remains and take them out Japan has seen a steady decline in the extent of remains recovered in the Asia-Pacific – in the absence of military documents which were largely destroyed after the war and a diminishing number of firsthand witnesses Japan is searching for about 1.1 million military personnel still listed as missing – by far the highest number among countries involved in World War II and the government has legislated a period of “accelerated” search with the goal of investigating 3300 sites by early 2030 Many of those are in the southern Asia-Pacific harsher environmental conditions “literally consume and dissolve” bone “The southern area is very humid with high temperatures,” says Haruyuki “So the preservation of bones is horrible.” Experts also warn that global warming is accelerating the degradation making it increasingly difficult for scientists to collect viable samples and identify remains This is complicating the Australian teams’ search who heads the Australian Army’s Unrecovered War Casualties unit “In the predominantly island-based Asia-Pacific region some wartime operations were conducted in littoral regions puts potential access to key areas and aircraft wreckages that may contain Australian soldiers’ remains in areas where we can’t reach them,” he says More than a third of all Australian service personnel killed in World War II – about 12,000 people – remain missing most of them army members lost on battlefields in the Pacific Thousands more Australians are still missing from World War I but conditions there are far better for preserving remains the excavated remains smell almost like fresh bones after 100 years,” says Donna MacGregor “We get almost complete profiles from those bones but we can’t get complete DNA profiles out of anything in Papua New Guinea.” The problem has pushed Australian scientists to develop more sensitive “whole genome” testing methods for severely degraded remains The $2.2 million Defence-funded laboratory project at Queensland University of Technology also built a biobank of DNA information from relatives of hundreds of missing Australian soldiers for comparison with samples extracted from bone MacGregor says some tests can be used to distinguish between Australian and Japanese ancestry from isotopes carrying information about decades-old dietary habits “We can’t use traditional DNA and forensics because the remains are so degraded,” explains MacGregor “We’re using techniques that archaeologists would use to identify hundreds- and thousands-year-old remains – it takes longer and it’s getting more challenging.” At the rate remains in the Asia-Pacific are decomposing in as little as a decade current technology may no longer be useful “We have to find the remains soon or there’s going to be nothing left,” agrees Dr John Byrd the director of scientific analysis at the US Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency which is searching for nearly 40,000 “recoverable” missing soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars they’re going to be gone in the next 10-20 years,” warns Byrd who also points to the pace of economic and infrastructure development in the region as a major factor inhibiting recovery efforts “There have been circumstances where we paid for a home to be removed We excavated a site and then paid for them to build it back.” Chinese mining operations destroyed the suspected site of a United States Air Force plane crash during the Vietnam War The “machinery crawls up and digs up the whole river It’s totally processed and destroyed.” In Vietnam sites have been inundated by dam and reservoir construction Resort development is “suddenly and very rapidly” limiting the search for missing US marines on Cambodia’s Tang Island The Australian Army’s Aaron Pegram says the remains of Australians involved in the Allies’ withdrawal across the Malay Peninsula after the fall of Singapore are likely lost “Much of that terrain where potential Australian war dead were buried is probably under development or multistorey high-rises in Singapore’s case.” Australian search efforts in the Asia-Pacific focus on Papua New Guinea Pegram says forensic teams return repeatedly to Tol on the island of New Britain where Australian soldiers were killed after surrendering to Japanese forces in 1942 is a complex process also requiring extensive investigation of historical and military records This year he hopes his team can “reunite Australian soldiers with their identities” if 10 sets of remains found in the Buna-Gona-Sanananda area are confirmed to be Australian The bones were collected by US teams in the 1940s and DNA information shared with Australia last year “Closure is very important,” says Coral Stolz one of the few remaining children of Australian servicemen who disappeared in the Asia-Pacific during World War II The 83-year-old Melburnian was named after the Coral Sea where her father scratched himself on a reef while swimming waited eight decades to learn of his final resting place when the wreckage of SS Montevideo Maru was located on the seabed off Luzon in the Philippines A US submarine sank the Japanese transport ship in 1942 after it left New Guinea with civilians and prisoners of war on board “It was nice to see evidence that it has finally been found It ticked a lot of boxes for me – questions I may have had,” says Stolz She recalls a difficult childhood growing up with two siblings and their mother Stolz believes Australia should continue the search for its wartime missing in the Asia-Pacific “The window is closing and there is a sense of urgency,” concedes Aaron Pegram who also acknowledges the program’s limitations: “We don’t have teams deployed across the Indo-Pacific because we don’t have the manpower.” He leads a small team of 30 people – only three are public servants employed full-time by the army the rest are reservists taking time away from medical policing and other work to assist with investigations Pegram declined to reveal how much federal funding the unit receives every year to conduct its work but it is believed that larger “dig” activities are funded on a project-by-project basis and not all annual budgets include activities related to World War II “Currently we are not a proactive unit,” says Donna MacGregor “We react to local reports of remains and that’s because we’ve got limited resources MacGregor and Pegram believe a proactive approach to search efforts could lead to the discovery of more Australian remains in the Asia-Pacific and that Australia would benefit from more collaboration with international counterparts “Any future activity with Japan that involves fieldwork and the DPAA would be a fantastic way to commemorate the end of the Second World War and highlight our enduring partnership today,” Pegram says Share this subscriber exclusive article with a friend or family member using share credits use share credits to share this article with friend or family Share credits renew each month and allow a non-subscriber to read a full article Subscribe to The Saturday Paper for less than $2.30 a week Phone   1800 077 514 Email    [email protected] Email    [email protected] Prof Stuart MacGregor is a geneticist at QIMR Berghofer in Brisbane Professor Stuart MacGregor held a well-attended lecture at the 2024 RANZCO Congress where he delved into some of the revolutionary work he’s doing alongside other prominent Australian researchers to predict glaucoma with a simple testing method Prof MacGregor has been commercialising a project that could have significant implications for glaucoma a disease where half of those affected don’t even realise they have it With fellow Australian ophthalmic research heavyweights Professor Alex Hewitt he’s been involved with new start-up Seonix Bio that has brought a polygenic risk score (PRS) test (SightScore) to market that can predict a person’s risk of primary open angle glaucoma – the most common form of this disease – using a saliva test It’s now in use in Australian eyecare clinics and recently launched in the US The implications are significant beyond disease detection also offering actionable insights into how the patient should be managed into the future such as when they should be first monitored for glaucoma and how frequently And there’s potential application in other eye diseases such as keratoconus and age-related macular degeneration “We’ve also shown that we can stratify people in terms of what age they might get glaucoma … and our PRS has also turned out to have surprising efficacy in terms of predicting functional progression or the need for treatment initiation or escalation,” Prof MacGregor a geneticist at QIMR Berghofer in Brisbane A major domino to fall in recent years has been the ability to identify many of the genes involved in glaucoma Prof MacGregor has been involved in the global consortium that has now published 312 gene loci associated with the disease Having this visibility has paved the way for more accurate PRS tests that act as a screening tool The SightScore test works by scanning an individual genome for more than 2,500 genetic variants before placing them on a “genetic risk spectrum” relative to the population (think of a bell curve) The zero to 20th percentile is considered the lowest risk group 70-90th percentile higher risk and 90-100th percentile the highest risk group The test takes into account an individual’s genes and adds up a glaucoma risk score “The benefits include enabling early diagnosis or timely treatment it offers potential efficiencies if we can identify high-risk people as well as low-risk people who might be wasting health resources It can also help to tailor how regularly we monitor and treat people based on their genetic risk score.” Because glaucoma is a condition with a strong genetic contribution But for a screening program to be effective Prof MacGregor says it must also have early effective treatment options tests that can accurately diagnose the disease in question facilities that can care for those with a positive diagnosis and the benefits of screening must outweigh the risks To get SightScore tests into the hands of more patients Prof MacGregor’s team have established Seonix Bio which has commercialised their research and is working to get the tests into eyecare clinics across the country It has been developed using large-scale genome wide association studies and has been improved and validated in a range of clinical cohorts The test is already performing much better than PRSs for other diseases such as breast cancer largely due to the genetic nature of glaucoma Prof MacGregor says by expanding sample sizes in more recent times they’ve been able to deliver a test that went from testing some 2,000 markers to seven million across the genome but we’re getting dramatic risk stratification to tell who’s going to be at highest risk early on If you translate that into how much earlier glaucoma onset would be benchmarking this in the Blue Mountains study you take people in the top 10% risk against the bottom 10% and you’re getting greater than 25 years earlier onset disease from using the simple saliva test.” followed patients and confirmed what the researchers hoped: that people in the top 20% of risk did actually develop glaucoma at a much higher rate than those with lower risk Another promising disease target is keratoconus where Prof MacGregor et al again showed good risk stratification with their test Other recent work has shown its potential to perform better than a corneal thickness measure when predicting keratoconus risk This could inform decisions around corneal cross-linking and potentially identifying those at risk of corneal ectasia Prof MacGregor says there are two well-known genes (Complement Factor H and ARMS2) they wanted to determine if their PRS could improve disease prediction even in people with three or four risk alleles for CFH and ARMS2 The degree of risk stratification was shown to be better for later stage AMD with “remarkable” prediction so far for AMD overall despite the test being in its relative infancy Genetic discovery could accelerate glaucoma treatment, but more study participants needed Polyactiva results for PolyActiva biodegradable implant for glaucoma Dr Elvis Ojaimi first to implant telescopic lens at Epworth Freemasons, Melbourne Nadine McArthur writes that when a patient is contemplating a future without vision Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and.. has raised US$36.5 million (AU$56.5 million) in funding to develop what it says is.. Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time As the storm of controversy raged over the cancellation of the artist selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale, Khaled Sabsabi I wondered what might have been the response to the choice of Indigenous artist Archie Moore for the 2024 biennale in a different political environment was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for his exhibition This was the first time Australia had been given the top honour since it began to participate in 1954 Moore’s installation was deeply moving and thought-provoking and was rightly lauded not just internationally but here in Australia I suspect it may be the first time the Venice Biennale has been mentioned in parliament Liz Ann Macgregor and Khaled Sabsabi: “Knowing the artist as I do I had every confidence ...” Credit: Nick Moir one of the young curators employed by Creative Australia to manage the pavilion told me that she was disturbed by the way in which Archie’s work was being discussed in Australia She had observed that all the focus was on the extensive family tree traced in chalk on the walls of the pavilion not the piles of white paper that featured in Moore’s work containing coronial inquests into the deaths of Indigenous Australians in police custody I decided to check for myself and discovered she was correct What might have happened if this commission had been announced in the context of a federal election? Would some journalist have picked up on his critique of the scandal of Aboriginal deaths in custody? You can imagine how an opposition party that is questioning support for Welcome to Country and the use of the Aboriginal flag could have played that one Khaled Sabsabi’s past work was criticised in one newspaper article behind a paywall amplified by the political response referencing two works depicting a former Hezbollah leader and the Twin Tower terrorist attacks Neither was the work that Sabsabi was to have taken to the 2026 biennale Images online and short descriptions cannot convey the artist’s intent especially when it is ironic and multilayered the title of the video work referencing 9/11 but taken from a George W Bush quote included in the piece now says “those works were at least ambiguous in their suggestion of any support for either” As Rex Butler and Paris Lettau write in Memo magazine: “Maybe its two reporters have now actually looked at the works.” Media attacks on contemporary art are nothing new. What is unprecedented is the response of the national arts funding body: the cancellation of Sabsabi’s biennale commission, only six days after it was announced and strongly endorsed by Creative Australia chief executive Adrian Collette as follows: “Khaled Sabsabi’s work in collaboration with curator Michael Dagostino reflects the diversity and plurality of Australia’s rich culture and will spark meaningful conversations with audiences around the world.” What I found particularly curious about the reasoning for cancellation was the reference to the “prolonged and divisive debate” It seems that Creative Australia has the power of a clairvoyant to foresee what the public response would have been as a curator with 32 years of leading contemporary art galleries I did not see an issue when it was announced – we showed one of the Sabsabi works referenced in The Australian at the Museum of Contemporary Art I had every confidence he would make a work that dealt with important issues of empathy and community at this fraught time in history He is an experienced and committed artist who would treat this commission with the seriousness it deserves was chosen by a distinguished panel of experts What causes public controversy is unknowable in advance asking me to make sure we didn’t present anything controversial that would upset local politicians as we sought funding for a major new building for the gallery To which I replied: I have no idea how to second-guess what will stir up controversy There had been no negativity around an exhibition by Chilean/Australian artist Juan Davila whose work had been seized by the police in Sydney in 1982 (and released at the behest of then premier Neville Wran) the work of Argentinian artist Victor Grippo which we had shown several years previously hit the Daily Mail’s headlines in a typical “waste of public money” rant because the work included potatoes I once had an interesting example of differing interpretations We briefed the board about a work that included a strident image of a prominent politician as a pig A board member asked that we get legal advice on defamation An interesting response came back: if the work was shown in Queensland as is briefing those who might be questioned about the work And I would only defend works when I was confident of the artists’ motivations Controversy for its own sake is not productive which was described as blasphemous in a newspaper article Different work criticised in a different context The same exhibition was planned for Australia but the director of the National Gallery cancelled it after consulting the arts minister While I respect the views of those who have suggested it is better to avoid topics that might fuel controversy and division in these terrible times we must maintain confidence in art’s ability to encourage us to be open-minded in our outlook to bring us to new understanding of complex issues This is what is behind Khaled and Michael’s proposal Thanks to bureaucratic ineptitude and political pandering to confected media outrage we will not have the opportunity to make up our own minds through experiencing this work for ourselves in the splendid setting of the pavilion in Venice Khaled and Michael will present the work nonetheless and prove the doubters wrong Dr Liz Ann Macgregor was the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia from 1999 until 2021 As the storm of controversy raged over the cancellation of the artist selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale Moore\\u2019s installation was deeply moving and thought-provoking and was rightly lauded not just internationally but here in Australia one of the young curators employed by Creative Australia to manage the pavilion told me that she was disturbed by the way in which Archie\\u2019s work was being discussed in Australia not the piles of white paper that featured in Moore\\u2019s work What might have happened if this commission had been announced in the context of a federal election Would some journalist have picked up on his critique of the scandal of Aboriginal deaths in custody You can imagine how an opposition party that is questioning support for and the use of the could have played that one Khaled Sabsabi\\u2019s past work was criticised in one newspaper article behind a paywall Images online and short descriptions cannot convey the artist\\u2019s intent now says \\u201Cthose works were at least ambiguous in their suggestion of any support for either\\u201D As Rex Butler and Paris Lettau write in Memo magazine: \\u201CMaybe its two reporters have now actually looked at the works.\\u201D Media attacks on contemporary art are nothing new What is unprecedented is the response of the national arts funding body: the cancellation of Sabsabi\\u2019s biennale commission only six days after it was announced and by Creative Australia chief executive Adrian Collette as follows: \\u201CKhaled Sabsabi\\u2019s work reflects the diversity and plurality of Australia\\u2019s rich culture and will spark meaningful conversations with audiences around the world.\\u201D What I found particularly curious about the reasoning for cancellation was the reference to the \\u201Cprolonged and divisive debate\\u201D I did not see an issue when it was announced \\u2013 we showed one of the Sabsabi works referenced in The Australian at the Museum of Contemporary Art asking me to make sure we didn\\u2019t present anything controversial that would upset local politicians as we sought funding for a major new building for the gallery hit the Daily Mail\\u2019s headlines in a typical \\u201Cwaste of public money\\u201D rant because the work included potatoes And I would only defend works when I was confident of the artists\\u2019 motivations It is rarely the public that complains \\u2013 controversy is driven by the media as works of art are complex and open to different interpretations an exhibition of young British artists in 1997 it was a painting of child murderer Myra Hindley that caused the biggest outcry When the exhibition opened at the Brooklyn Museum in 1999 New York mayor Rudy Giuliani threatened the museum\\u2019s funding over a work by we must maintain confidence in art\\u2019s ability to encourage us to be open-minded in our outlook This is what is behind Khaled and Michael\\u2019s proposal The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday Make a donation and support the future of journalism and media diversity in the ACT Police have found a vehicle with bullet holes following reports of gunshots in suburban Macgregor early on Thursday morning Police received multiple calls from the public reporting possible gunshots heard near Osburn Drive at about 4.10am No one has been reported injured as a result of the alleged shooting Residents in Macgregor are being asked to help police by checking CCTV and dashcams from Thursday morning for footage of any suspicious people or activity Call 1800 333000, or via the 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and a passionate advocate for sustainability Tell me something that excites you about your role or company What excites me is that All Good has made a positive impact on both people and the planet over the past fifteen years Our dedication to Fairtrade principles means that we are not only providing delicious and sustainable bananas but also ensuring that the farmers who grow them receive fair wages and work in safe conditions It’s truly inspiring to be part of a company that prioritises ethical practices and sustainability at every step of the supply chain from farm to store in 2024 we are increasing our New Zealand impact working with local oat farmers and manufacturing our oat milk in Auckland New Zealand further reducing our climate footprint for the future of the business What are your organisation’s sustainability priorities our sustainability priorities are centred around three main pillars: environmental responsibility We strive to minimise our carbon footprint by employing sustainable farming practices we are committed to improving the livelihoods of our farmers through Fairtrade certification and supporting community development projects we aim to create a resilient business model that can sustain these initiatives long-term ensuring that our impact is both significant and lasting in our grower communities What are the key challenges in achieving them and what kind of leadership do you demonstrate One of the key challenges in achieving our sustainability goals is balancing the need for growth with our commitment to ethical practices Navigating market demands while staying true to All Good’s core values requires innovative thinking and a willingness to challenge the status quo fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowering my team to take ownership of our sustainability initiatives By maintaining open communication and encouraging creative solutions we can overcome obstacles and drive meaningful change A significant career highlight for me was visiting the All Good Banana farmers in El Guabo in 2019 Seeing the various social and environmental projects and being in the jungle to witness firsthand how bananas are grown was truly life-changing I met a remarkable woman who had lost her husband and taken over running the banana farm to provide for her three daughters Hearing her story and witnessing her strength and commitment was incredibly touching and inspiring Female empowerment is very important to me and her resilience reinforced my dedication to supporting initiatives that uplift and empower women This experience deepened my appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our farmers and reinforced my commitment to ensuring that our business practices support their well-being and promote sustainable development Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand’s office is on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders 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Save 70% when you subscribe today. By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy Get your intro offer.  It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  Carma co-founders Yosuke Hall and Lachlan MacGregor were frustrated with the traditional experience of buying a used car which often involved time-consuming negotiations Australia’s used-car industry is estimated to be worth over $100 billion annually but it’s fragmented with approximately 5,500 dealerships across the country This means customers don’t have a brand offering a consistent Carma aims to change that with its three pillars of transparency Carma is currently one of the largest used-car dealers in Australia, with an inventory of hundreds of vehicles (and that number is increasing). After raising $28 million in funding in 2021 the company is on a rapid growth trajectory; its goal is to scale operations to meet increasing demand while maintaining the high customer satisfaction that defines the brand The company’s key growth strategies over the next 12 months include leveraging data and AI to optimise customer experiences scaling technology to handle increased traffic and refining its website to improve conversion rates Carma is also exploring partnerships and collaborations to reach new audiences and further establish its brand in the market Back to The Smart50 Awards 2024. Offshore wind service provider IWS has significantly improved productivity across its CSOV fleet thanks to the unparalleled performance of MacGregor’s Horizon walk-to-work gangway As an emerging leader in integrated service for the offshore wind industry IWS owns and operates a fleet of four advanced Skywalker-class commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) with an additional two under construction for delivery later this year CSOVs are typically expected to service between 10 and 20 turbines per day heavy sea states and rough weather at offshore sites create vessel movements that can limit their operational capability significantly Seeking to maximise productivity across its fleet IWS selected MacGregor to supply an integrated solution for efficient Superior performance across a range of criteria led the third vessel to join the IWS fleet – Seawalker – to win the Offshore Energy Vessel of the Year Award 2025 at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference This prestigious accolade recognises the “owner and builder of an offshore energy vessel that has set industry benchmarks through innovative design and efficient operation” At the core of MacGregor’s delivery to all six IWS CSOVs is the Horizon gangway the offshore market’s first fully electric walk-to-work solution Horizon provides exceptionally rapid millisecond response times and millimeter-level precision—advantages that significantly enhance safety and operational uptime compared to conventional gangways “We chose MacGregor for its unique technology and its strong track record as a supplier to the offshore market,” said Christopher Heidenreich “Based on initial performance data from the gangway we know our Skywalker-class vessels are some of the most effective CSOVs available on the market today.” It features enhanced dimensions to support efficient cargo flow including the largest integrated elevator on the market a waiting platform that accommodates up to four pallets and a gangway bridge measuring 1.5 meters wide as opposed to the 1.2-meter standard Through three-dimensional motion compensation it also achieves unmatched docking stability “If a wave causes the ship to rise or fall luffing will raise or lower the bridge to compensate for that movement,” says Prateek Sadhana the telescopic motion will move the bridge in or out to maintain contact with the turbine transition piece the slewing motion will rotate the bridge to the left or right as needed this is all controlled down to millimeters of precision.” most motion compensation is required for the 'luffing' motion – the up-and-down movement – to maintain gangway stability hydraulic luffing control is located at the rear of the bridge leading to greater movement and higher power requirements Horizon uses an electrical luffing winch positioned on top of the tower to drive vertical motion from the middle of the gangway thus reducing the distance between the luffing input and the point of contact between the bridge and the transition piece coupled with the precision of the electric motor minimizes movement at the tip of the bridge with less power needed to maintain stability Horizon can even harness the three-dimensional movement of the bridge to generate electricity that is fed back into the onboard electrical grid creating an energy- and cost-efficient loop for powering offshore docking and transfer operations Accurate cargo transfer with remote control Complementing the Horizon system is the Colibri crane a knuckle-boom crane equipped with advanced three-dimensional motion compensation While Colibri can efficiently handle standard starboard-side and subsea lifts via its main winch its distinctive advantage is its innovative Colibri tool – a lightweight articulated attachment mounted on the crane's folding jib to enable the precise handling of smaller The Colibri tool is specifically designed for the safe and precise transfer of cargo to the transition piece By independently providing three-dimensional motion compensation it removes the need to move the entire crane structure This reduction in mass optimizes energy efficiency Colibri is fully compatible with MacGregor’s AROS solution AROS enables operators to control both systems seamlessly from a centralized station on the bridge Equipped with a video wall and dual human-machine interface touchscreens it allows instant switching between crane and gangway functions Optimizing safety to extend the operational window MacGregor’s combined solution enables the IWS Fleet to safely operate in higher sea states compared to a conventional gangway and crane system “After IWS introduced its first vessel the operator was able to raise their significant wave height threshold by half a meter based on the performance of our solution,” reports Bjørnar Berge “Results like this will ultimately drive the industry towards more sophisticated gangway and crane systems – where we believe we’ve set a new benchmark.” Horizon’s performance in high sea states is particularly advantageous in winter when the operational envelope in the North Sea is often severely restricted due to safety concerns By expanding the “weather window” the system will help to promote year-round productivity across CSOV fleets While uptime and efficiency are competitive differentiators for CSOV operators safety remains MacGregor’s foremost priority Horizon clearly demonstrates MacGregor's unwavering commitment to incident prevention at sea “Increasing the weather window for CSOVs is great for productivity,” notes Prateek Sadhana “But throughout every step of design and development our main concern is the safety of the people walking across that gangway.” MacGregor differentiates its Horizon gangways through numerous safety-focused features that exceed industry standards and a traffic-light-based system that clearly guides personnel movement Robust guard rails and barriers are in place to prevent injury and accidental entrapment Horizon’s notably wider gangway structure and sophisticated control philosophy – with carefully designed safety interlocks and gentle precise motion compensation – ensure safe Owing to MacGregor’s ‘dual-path’ philosophy the system also features two of every critical component – such as motors sensors and programmable logic controllers – to ensure full redundancy in case of equipment failure MacGregor provides round-the-clock support and remote troubleshooting Its OnWatch Scout condition monitoring and maintenance application helps to keep the equipment running smoothly thereby promoting safe and efficient operations throughout the vessel’s lifespan safety and uptime are inseparable,” says Berge “CSOV owners often refer to the gangway as their ‘money maker’ – and if it can’t be operated safely which means a loss of earnings for the owner and operator alike Prioritizing safety doesn't just protect people; it also directly maximizes productivity.” This content appears courtesy of MacGregor. For more information, please visit https://www.macgregor.com/. The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive. © Copyright 2025 The Maritime Executive, LLC. All rights reserved. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) You are viewing your 1 free article this month as well as a visiting research fellow at King’s College London MacGregor appears regularly on BBC Radio 3 and 4 and has a forthcoming memoir on grief and music Grief and Joy (September Publishing) publishing this year She will join Faber in March and report to publishing director for arts and culture Hannah Knowles. She will be acquiring three to four titles per year on the classical music list and working two days a week. Submissions can be sent to her at emily.macgregor@faber.co.uk Knowles said: “Emily is the perfect person to take Faber’s pre-eminent classical music list into the future following the retirement of Belinda Matthews at the end of 2024 experience and intellectual curiosity and rigour shine through and make her the perfect fit for this role I know our authors will be in the most capable hands and I’m excited to see how she shapes the list.” MacGregor said: “I’ve long admired Faber’s distinguished and ambitious classical music list and it’s a privilege to be taking its reins I’m hugely looking forward to working with Faber’s authors and to shaping a vibrant modern and intellectually stimulating list for the future.” European private equity firm Triton has splashed EUR480m ($506m) to buy cargo handling specialist MacGregor from Cargotec which has also hived off Kalmar as a separate company will take over as president and CEO of the rebranded company once all these changes have taken place The proceeds from the Transaction will boost Hiab’s ambitious growth plans through innovation and M&A MacGregor will become a strategic asset for its new owner who will develop and put full focus on the business which will enable further growth and profitability improvement,” said Cargotec’s outgoing CEO Lindholm “MacGregor stands out due to its engineering capabilities; broad and sustainable product offering; high-quality equipment; and strong reputation,” said Ilkka Tuominen an investment advisory professional at Triton IMO is bound by the membership of its Flag.. 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while rainwater capture helps irrigate the native gardens Macgregor Homemaker’s human-centric lighting design Macgregor Homemaker is more than just another mall – it’s a symbol of growth and ambition for Brisbane’s Southside boosting the local community in more ways than one Expect a visual and tactile delight at every turn Whether you’re hunting for top-tier kitchen appliances layering your home in comfort from Bed Bath N’ Table Macgregor Homemaker is designed to be the ultimate home shopping experience To celebrate the arrival of Macgregor Homemaker we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to score a $5,000 gift card Whether you’re refreshing your interiors or decking out your alfresco space for summer this is your ticket to a stylish home makeover For more information on the giveaway and your chance to win, head here By entering my email I agree to the STYLE Privacy Policy (we won't share your data & you can unsubscribe at anytime) has been awarded a contract to deliver a 100T AHC crane for a dive support vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company The crane delivery to the Guangzhou Salvage shipyard is scheduled in the second quarter 2026 MacGregor's local sales team will work in close cooperation with Guangzhou Salvage throughout the project to ensure the crane's seamless integration into the vessel and optimise its performance "Our 100T AHC crane is a proven solution that offers superior performance and reliability We are confident that it will meet the customer's needs and exceed its expectations,” said Pasi Lehtonen which was booked in the fourth quarter 2024 is not reported as part of Cargotec’s orders received as MacGregor is reported as part of discontinued operations Cargotec said in November 2024 it would sell its cargo handler business MacGregor to European private equity firm Triton in a deal valued at $506 million The construction of CO2 transit terminal at Port Esbjerg in Denmark has officially started marking another milestone in the… Dutch offshore installation firm Van Oord has started scour protection works at RWE Nordseecluster offshore wind farm a consortium of Belgian marine construction companies DEME and Jan De Nul Jan De Nul has kicked off the installation campaign of the monopile foundations for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm we excel in creating stunning illuminated yacht names and logos and cutting-edge LED and fiber optic solutions Maritime Reporter E-News is the maritime industry's largest circulation and most authoritative ENews Service delivered to your Email five times per week News retailer conduct and tariff protection are some of the top agricultural policy concerns for the New Democrats this election cycle MacGregor represents the riding of Cowichan-Malahat-Langford and has been on the federal agriculture committee since 2018 He has also sponsored several bills pushing forward soil conservation and a motion recognizing the impacts of climate change on farmers Follow all our Federal Election 2025 coverage here Bunge Global’s $34 billion merger with Glencore-backed Viterra is being stalled by trade tensions between the U.S While his Vancouver Island riding may not be an agricultural powerhouse like southwestern Ontario or the Prairies storied history” of farming in the Cowichan Valley and the importance of recognizing differences in Canada’s agricultural landscape “Agriculture is a shared jurisdiction between the provinces and the federal government,” he said when you are talking about a national strategy it has to be nimble enough to recognize the variances that exist across the country and also … nimble enough to respect those differences.” He said he also owns a small hobby farm where he raises animals and grows fruit and vegetables for his family one of the NDP’s main focuses in the 2025 federal election will be continuing to develop a strategy for soil health across Canada “Many farmers have told me at the committee and out on the farms … that’s the building block to everything,” he said “With the adverse weather events that we are getting which are becoming much more severe and much more frequent I think that we have to start treating soil as an incredibly important and strategic asset in maintaining our ability to grow food.” MacGregor has previously taken on the issue of soil health in his own political work “An Act respecting soil conservation and soil health.” He also said he has spoken with Senator Rob Black who has taken on a similar initiative in the report “Critical Ground.” have led to water conservation and retention becoming major issues for farmers MacGregor said he has looked to Australia’s growers for inspiration on solutions “They are so used to periods without rain during their calendar year that almost every farm that you see in states like Tasmania “I think we are going to have to start adapting in that way and it’s going to need partnership with the senior-most levels of government.” MacGregor said the NDP is aware of the toll U.S though it can be difficult to determine correct approaches when the situation is still developing they expect and they need a federal government that is … prepared to fight back to make Americans understand that pain can be felt on both sides of the border,” he said but we will respond in kind to any tariffs that are levied on us But we also need a federal government that’s willing to support industries to make sure that there are financial measures in place to provide those important backstops.” “We have to respond accordingly,” he continued “And I wish I could give you something more firm than that but I think because of the mercurial nature of the (U.S.) President and we’re not entirely sure which way the White House is going to land … there’s just so much uncertainty that I think policy-making and responses have to be nimble.” Another stance MacGregor said the NDP would take to support producers is creating a grocery code of conduct to regulate pricing practices “Our producers and also our consumers have been having a pretty rough go of it over the last few years,” he said “I know that many farmers have been suffering from really high input costs and I know that when it comes to getting their goods to market there’s a terrific power imbalance for them compared to the to what grocery retail holds “When you’ve got five companies controlling 80 per cent of the grocery retail market there’s a really big power imbalance there and that’s why you have seen those calls for a grocery code of conduct to really make the relationship between those two a lot fairer.” he pointed to the struggle for farmers to afford gas and the high profit margins of oil and gas companies as an area where his party “can put a little bit more fairness back into the system to benefit both primary producers and consumers.” McGregor could end up shouldering more of the party’s agriculture file as fellow former NDP agriculture critic Richard Cannings has opted not to seek re-election I absolutely have loved my time on the Agriculture Committee,” MacGregor said I’ve demonstrated an ability to form some really great relationships with farmers and farm organizations from right across the country agriculture will always have a very special place in my heart and I would consider a very real honour to be asked to continue serving in that role.” Newsletter Sign Up - Receive free Western Producer newsletters Breaking ag news stories and commodities markets snapshots delivered daily right to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Jonah Grignon is a reporter with GFM based in Ottawa where he covers federal politics in agriculture Jonah graduated from Carleton University’s school of journalism in 2024 and started working full-time with GFM in Fall 2024 Jonah has written for publications like The Hill Times He has also created podcasts for Carleton’s student newspaper The Charlatan Canada’s History and Farm Radio International in Ghana Canterra buys pedigreed seed firm Alliance Seed Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | © 2025 Western Producer Publications Limited Partnership "(Required)" indicates required fields Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Czech crane rental company AG Transport has ordered an 800t LR 1800-1.0 lattice crawler German sales and rental company Kunze has added Elma cranes to its portfolio Chilean port operator Iquique Terminal Internacional has taken delivery of a 125t Konecranes mobile harbour crane JLG has integrated parts ordering for Ausa equipment into its Online Express eCommerce platform UK based Anglian Plant has joined Hire United a UK based network of independently owned rental companies Three men died and two were injured early on Tuesday morning when a section of formwork gave way during a lift at an LNG project in Texas My dad has a beaten-up black Volvo that is older than I am causing it to consistently fail its MOT and spares are now nearly impossible to find The automatic gearbox stops working on occasion and you get stuck in reverse or as I’d always seen vehicles as purely there to do a job See also: Fergus MacGregor – faith sustains farmers in difficult times That was until my Fendt 724 had a problem that required it to go back to the depot for a week and my dealer kindly gave me a replacement The tractor was lovely and had a very impressive turning circle Not to say my tractor was necessarily better If I was taking the 618 home as a new tractor I’d be overjoyed apart from the 40hp it lacks compared to the 724 And it’s not just the model – it’s my specific one I genuinely think it’s the best of them all goes faster than a Lamborghini (fancy a race Mr Clarkson?) I’m sure I will have other tractors and perhaps some of them won’t be Fendts But it’s not the brand or the model or the age – it’s because this tractor is the first I can call mine It represents so much more than just a tool I now understand why my dad doesn’t want to get rid of his car Fortunately my tractor has many years to go and perhaps my children will be wondering why it’s still parked in the shed not starting and covered in pigeon-poo and dust Visit our Know How centre for practical farming advice Worldwide Golf Brands is calling for the help of the UK golf industry after suffering a massive break-in over the weekend (April 26-27) Over £2 million worth of stock has been taken from the company’s Manchester warehouse including four containers worth of MacGregor package sets that had been recently delivered “We’re asking anyone in the golf industry who is offered any MacGregor package sets Oscar Jacobson or BIG MAX from an unexpected or new source to contact us or the police,” said Worldwide Golf Brands Managing Director Graeme Stevens “The quantity of product that has been taken is devastating so if anyone sees or hears of any unusual activity in the trade we would be incredibly grateful for any information.” Items across the Worldwide Golf Brands range to be on the lookout for include MacGregor package sets Anyone with any information can contact the team at WWGB on 0161 886 4010 or get in touch with Greater Manchester Police by calling 101 Following the news of the theft of over £2 million of stock from its Manchester warehouse last weekend Worldwide Golf Brands reports that the business is 'back up and running' with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers the business growth agency for UK and Irish golf clubs has launched a new marketing system that has delivered rapid advances in the service they deliver Brocket Hall has announced that world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon is to open a new state-of-the-art putting studio at the Hertfordshire-based venue GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use We are independent of all special interest groups Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary View the latest newsletter here 5/7 High StreetDorchester-on-ThamesOxfordshire OX10 7HHUnited Kingdom publisher@golfbusinessnews.com © 1999-2025 e.GolfBusiness.com Limited | All Rights Reserved. | GBN Privacy Policy A well-known leader in maritime cargo and load handling, MacGregor is being sold to funds managed by Triton, a European mid-market sector-specialist investor. It is the final step in breaking apart Cargotec which also saw heavy equipment company Kalmar spun off to unlock value for shareholders.  MacGregor traces its origins to the 1920s, when two engineers and brothers Robert and Joseph MacGregor developed the first steel hatch cover to stop the unnecessary loss of North Sea coal ships. They would patent their invention in 1929 and later form a UK-based company to market hatch covers. Over the years the company has grown its cargo-handling expertise expanding to become a manufacturer of container-lashing equipment among other segments. Today, MacGregor serves a broad range of merchant ships ranging from cargo to passenger and Ro-Ro, as well as offshore and ports and terminals. It has a strong refurbishment business becoming involved in some of the most challenging vessel overhauls. It also is expanding with innovative services such as its recently launched digital Carbon Calculator to help container shipping companies estimate the carbon dioxide emissions they can eliminate by upgrading their onboard container cargo system. Cargotec Corporation reported the agreement signed today, November 14, sells MacGregor to funds managed by Triton, for an enterprise value of EUR 480 (US$505 million). In 2023, MacGregor recorded sales of EUR 733 million (US$772 million) and a comparable operating profit of EUR 33 million ($34.75 million). “The agreement to sell MacGregor represents the last major milestone in our project to unlock shareholder value by separating Cargotec’s businesses into standalone companies. The two-year project has progressed according to our plan and is now in its final stages,” said Cargotec’s CEO Casimir Lindholm. Cargotec decided in 2022 to sell MacGregor but reports it waited until the market had improved. It launched the sale process in May 2024 and says it expects the transaction to close by July 1, 2025. Cargotec will transition to become Habib, the name of its remaining business, an on-road load-handling solutions company. MacGregor had been acquired becoming part of Cargotec in 2005 and grew through a long list of acquisitions to build its product portfolio. Cargotec also owned Kalmar, a heavy material handling equipment and services company used by ports and terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing, and heavy logistics. Kalmar was demerged from Cargotec becoming a standalone company in June 2024. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueElizabeth MacGregor is not any teenager The rising star from Parkes has long been one of the western area's most exciting talents and she has been rewarded with an NRLW contract with the Canterbury Bulldogs MacGregor may only be 18 but glowing comments from Bulldogs coach Blake Cavallaro indicate she's every chance of making an impact in the Bulldogs' inaugural NRLW season in 2025 "She's grown up as a fullback but she can play anywhere in the outside backs," Cavallaro said "She can run into space but she can also create space She's got the vision for a young teenager that I have not seen in a fullback for a very long time." Cavallaro has been a big part of MacGregor's rise to the top Prior to joining the Bulldogs, the coach spent more than a decade with the Sydney Roosters and he was one of the people who spotted MacGregor playing bush footy when she was just 15 "I asked her to come down for some academy sessions and I thought this girl was something special," he said "I've seen her grow over the last two or three years as a footballer and as a person "When I first got offered the role at the Bulldogs she was one of those girls coming through the system I thought of straight away." Elizabeth MacGregor has signed an NRLW contract with the Canterbury Bulldogs MacGregor was part of the Roosters' Tarsha Gale Cup side which made the semi-finals of the under 19s competition After scoring a hat-trick in round one, MacGregor quickly became a key part of the side and spent time at both fullback and centre Cavallaro described the teenager as a "magical swan" given the way she can float around the field Having impressed for a number of years as a junior coming through at Parkes it was in the Western Women's Rugby League competition where MacGregor soon had a bigger audience taking note She was brilliant during Woodbridge's run to the under 16s grand final in 2022 while last year she was a standout in the inaugural Lachlan District side which won the under 18s title A mountain of school sport selections have also been collected by the Red Bend College student "She's a standout in her own age group and if she can compete against women then she's going to go on in leaps and bounds," Cavallaro said "The club is all about getting young players in the system and promoting them and developing them Current Bulldogs coach Blake Cavallaro at a girls' rugby league clinic at Orange last year during his time with the Roosters MacGregor won't be rushed into the Bulldogs side but she's every chance of earning game time in 2025 Managing the Bulldogs' entry to the NRLW and bringing together a completely new team - featuring rookies like MacGregor through to seasoned players - is a challenge for Cavallaro but it's one the former NSW under 19s women's coaching is relishing We're putting together a very competitive team," he said "Next year is the club's 90th year and our first in the NRLW so the club is excited about what's to going to take place "I'm pretty pumped to put together a roster and then get to coach some pretty talented players I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior sport journalist for Western NSW. 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