The ANU Law School is Australia's national law school with a reputation for excellence in legal education Program information and resources for current students Find out what's happening at the ANU Law School Discover what makes us one of the world's top research-intensive law schools With over 23,000 ANU Law graduates across the world Congratulations on your graduation and receiving the University Medal It is a real honour to receive the University Medal the Medal is a reminder of all the people who have supported me throughout my degree the Medal is a motivation to continue pushing myself so I can earn the support they have all provided ANU was the clear choice of law school given its reputation for excellence and opportunities Studying law within walking distance of Australia’s foremost judicial legislative and administrative institutions is a privilege that was too valuable to overlook What have been some of your highlights studying at the ANU Law School Some principal highlights for me have been the opportunities to contribute to the Federal Law Review as a student editor and to represent the ANU in the 2024 Unjust Enrichment Moot in Brisbane Working with the Federal Law Review has provided an opportunity to hone valuable skills while engaging directly with current public law scholarship and the Unjust Enrichment Moot was a fun and challenging way to meet students from other law schools and dive deeply into a complex and interesting area of law Have there been any academics who were particularly influential throughout your law studies I am enormously grateful to Dr Anne McNaughton who in addition to being an incredibly supportive Honours thesis supervisor teaches a brilliant and thought-provoking Commercial Law elective which I really appreciate having been able to participate in I found Anne’s mentorship and willingness to have a chat extremely valuable Dr Michelle Worthington and Judge Anthony Hopkins have also been exceptional instructors and the resultant shift to online learning was a challenge as it made it much more difficult to connect with peers and make the most of my time at university It was important at that time to make a real effort to maintain and build relationships to keep up that aspect The return to on-campus learning (even in-person exams!) was certainly a welcome one What is your advice for prospective law students My advice to new and prospective law students is to take every opportunity and run with it Some of my fondest memories at ANU have been mooting competitions especially those with subjects I knew very little about before getting started I recommend signing up to those competitions without worrying so much about how you’ll do volunteer answers in class without worrying about being wrong or seen as over-eager and really lean into the opportunities which only really present themselves in these four or five years of your law degree Your time at university becomes so much more valuable when you put in the effort to make the most of it What is next for you beyond graduation I’m headed to the New South Wales Supreme Court to work as a tipstaff and associate for a judge on the Court of Appeal The ex-wife of former NRL player Alex McKinnon has announced she's pregnant with her fourth child.  the former wife of NRL player Alex McKinnon has announced she's expecting her fourth child with new partner Jake Nelson The 31-year-old primary school teacher took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the joyful news with her 41,000 followers "What's one more… Baby Nelson incoming," she wrote alongside two photos of the couple posing and kissing on the beach with her baby bump on full display Power and Nelson went public with their relationship in December 2023 almost two years after her split from McKinnon a former Newcastle Knights lock and centre McKinnon and Power were together for 12 years and married in October 2017 They share three daughters: eldest child Harriet Their love story drew national attention following McKinnon's devastating injury in 2014 when a tackle during a match left him a quadriplegic at age 22 McKinnon was able to stand at the altar with the help of his groomsmen and a customised support stand as he awaited Power on their wedding day the former couple have remained on good terms we both realise we are role models for the kids and we need to show them that being supportive of each other is the only way to be," he said we have three daughters together for the rest of our lives." McKinnon has transitioned into a career in psychology completing his degree at the University of Newcastle in December 2023 "I think a combination of once playing professional sport and now being in a wheelchair gives me reassurance and confidence to go out and help people to allow them to be better today than they were yesterday," he said The pair have been officially dating since March 2024 McKinnon had a tattoo of Malone's lips inked on his arm "@alexmckinnon's newest addition = my lips," Malone wrote on her Instagram story You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A McKinnon family has been the victim of a horrific home invasion which resulted in one member of the family taking matters into his own hands The thieves broke into their home at about 1am on Tuesday morning Press PLAY to hear what took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning Dani told Jacqui Felgate her 19-year-old son followed the alleged offenders through the streets of Elsternwick and onto the Nepean Highway “This is supposed to be the lucky country – we don’t feel very lucky at the moment,” she said on 3AW Drive Press PLAY to hear Michael O’Brien’s response to Dani’s story The SNL star and children’s author on finding inspiration in Roald Dahl As told to Lucy Knight. 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Hetty Lui McKinnon is a food writer and cookbook author with a passion for vegetables She's the author of five vegetarian cookbooks and won the James Beard Award for Vegetable-Focused cooking in 2024 Hetty is currently living with her family in Brooklyn Pantry staples come together to create a hearty vegetarian pie edamame wontons make for an exciting weeknight meal Grab some pre-cooked beetroot from the supermarket and have this hearty pasta salad on the table in 25 minutes Shop your pantry to make this easy herby rice salad for weeknight dinners or work lunches Pavlova is considered a classic dessert for summer celebrations Inspired by the classic flavours of Greek spanakopita (spinach pie) this one-pot pasta dish is ready in 30 minutes This giant layered sandwich is perfect to prep ahead when heading to a picnic or the beach This Korean-inspired spicy tofu stew by Hetty Lui McKinnon makes for a quick weeknight meal Frozen dumplings make weeknight cooking easy they're served in a hot and sour soup in a dish that mashes up Chinese wonton soup and Thai tom yum soup This simple vegan bolognese is an excellent example of a maximum approach to minimal ingredients This irresistible chocolate malt mousse is so easy to make — it's whipped up in a blender onigiri can be found in every convenience store They're simple to make at home and perfect as a snack A quick and colourful weeknight meal that's full of veggies and filling This simple yet memorable dish can be enjoyed as a quick meal or served as part of a larger spread Tiramisu gets a makeover with this equally crave-worthy layered matcha dessert The key to making a dinner-worthy dip is making sure it's robust enough in texture and flavour to be a main player making it an excellent way to make vegetable-based dishes more satisfying This versatile curry paste is a flavour enhancer which will help you prepare delicious weeknight meals quickly This recipe swaps gratin's usual cream for a vibrant gochujang-accented tomato sauce This recipe combines two of my favourite desserts — sticky date pudding and butterscotch self-saucing pudding — into one stunning treat Mushrooms and cheese combine to create a weeknight friendly noodle dish that's simple and irresistible A weeknight pasta that's packed with two daily essentials: flavour and veggies A bean chilli is really the perfect way to create a meal that is nutritious yet crowd-pleasing and If you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news, contact the ABC believe you have sensitive information that should be made public Not confidential? 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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) Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Queensland police have charged an amateur rugby league player with grievous bodily harm over an on-field incident during a preliminary final on the Sunshine Coast police last week charged Noosa Pirates reserve-grade player Keegan John McKinnon over an alleged attack on a player from the rival Caloundra Sharks The Caloundra player left Sunshine Coast Stadium in an ambulance and was hospitalised for multiple operations leaving him not only unable to play but unable to work An amateur rugby league player with the Noosa Pirates has been charged with grievous bodily harm over an on-field incident with a player from another team.Credit: Monique Westermann Footage of the incident appears to show several players from both teams standing in front of the goal posts during the game appears to turn suddenly and punch the Caloundra player in an upward motion the Caloundra player – who appears to have been looking away from McKinnon at the time – falls to the ground McKinnon is then seen leaning over the player before one of his Noosa teammates gestures for him to move on Noosa supporters can be heard cheering after the incident and as McKinnon is subsequently sent from the field by the referee Police later deemed the incident serious enough to warrant investigation A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman confirmed a Kulangoor man was arrested on November 7 and charged with one count of grievous bodily harm “A man has been charged after allegedly punching another man in Bokarina on September 7,” the spokeswoman said “Police will allege the man punched the victim during a sports game at a facility on Sportsmans Parade around 4pm.” McKinnon will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 12 grievous bodily harm is distinct from common assault in that it results in the loss of a body part or organ would be likely to endanger life or cause permanent injury The offence carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail This masthead has chosen not to publish the footage Asked about any disciplinary proceedings against McKinnon a Queensland Rugby League spokesman confirmed a player had been given a 12-month ban for striking and a two-match ban for contrary conduct over the incident This masthead has been unable to contact McKinnon or his legal representatives Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. Queensland police have charged an amateur rugby league player with grievous bodily harm over an on-field incident during a preliminary final on the Sunshine Coast. After a two-month investigation, police last week charged Noosa Pirates reserve-grade player Keegan John McKinnon, 22, over an alleged attack on a player from the rival Caloundra Sharks. The Caloundra player left Sunshine Coast Stadium in an ambulance and was hospitalised for multiple operations. His jaw was broken in several places, leaving him not only unable to play but unable to work. Footage of the incident appears to show several players from both teams standing in front of the goal posts during the game, which Caloundra went on to win 24-6. McKinnon, wearing the number 21 jersey, as recorded on the official team sheet, appears to turn suddenly and punch the Caloundra player in an upward motion, striking him under the jaw. In the footage, the Caloundra player \\u2013 who appears to have been looking away from McKinnon at the time \\u2013 falls to the ground. McKinnon is then seen leaning over the player, before one of his Noosa teammates gestures for him to move on. Noosa supporters can be heard cheering after the incident, and as McKinnon is subsequently sent from the field by the referee. Police later deemed the incident serious enough to warrant investigation. A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman confirmed a Kulangoor man was arrested on November 7 and charged with one count of grievous bodily harm. \\u201CA man has been charged after allegedly punching another man in Bokarina on September 7,\\u201D the spokeswoman said. \\u201CPolice will allege the man punched the victim during a sports game at a facility on Sportsmans Parade around 4pm.\\u201D McKinnon will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 12. Under the Queensland Criminal Code, grievous bodily harm is distinct from common assault in that it results in the loss of a body part or organ, serious disfigurement, or any injury that, if left untreated, would be likely to endanger life or cause permanent injury. The offence carries a maximum penalty of 14 years in jail. This masthead has chosen not to publish the footage. It is expected to be raised in evidence, along with testimony from players, spectators, staff and officials. Asked about any disciplinary proceedings against McKinnon, a Queensland Rugby League spokesman confirmed a player had been given a 12-month ban for striking and a two-match ban for contrary conduct over the incident. This masthead has been unable to contact McKinnon or his legal representatives. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . Play Duration: 54 minutes 6 seconds54m Brought to you by Kate Evans is joined by guest host Richard Aedy to discuss Catherine McKinnon's To Sing of War, a novel of love, war and friendship. Plus, two debut novels... Big Time by Jordan Prosser, set in a not-too-distant future Australia where pop music is propaganda, and Evenings and Weekends by Oisin McKenna, set during a heatwave in London as tensions and secrets come to a head over one life-changing weekend.BOOKS Catherine McKinnon, To Sing of War, Fourth Estate Oisín McKenna, Evenings and Weekends, Fourth Estate Mark Mordue, poet and music writer/ rock journalist. His books include Boy on Fire – the Young Nick Cave, and the poetry collection Darlinghurst Funeral Rites. He’s also co artistic director of the Addison Road Writers Festival in Sydney Patrick Carey, writer and digital producer; manages content at the Sydney Theatre Company OTHER BOOKS MENTIONEDPaul Lynch, Prophet SongCatherine McKinnon, StorylandKai Bird and Martin J Sherwin, American PrometheusGeorge Orwell, 1984Charles Dickens, Bleak HouseVirginia Woolf, Mrs DallowayAndrew O'Hagan, Caledonian RoadJon Fosse, Aliss at the Fire; SeptologyKarl Ove Knausgaard, The Wolves of Eternity J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the RyeMischa Berlinski, Fieldwork Rachel Kushner, The Flamethrowers; The Mars RoomEric Newby, A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush To Sing of War by Catherine McKinnon(Supplied) Published: 24 Apr 2025Thu 24 Apr 2025 at 7:00am Published: 18 Apr 2025Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 5:00am Published: 17 Apr 2025Thu 17 Apr 2025 at 7:00am Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed Emmy Award-winning SNL star and Weird Barbie Kate McKinnon can now add novelist to her resume The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette For Young Ladies of Mad Science is a middle-grade mystery full of oddball characters is part of what she calls her “private mission to give a wink and a nod” to young people who might feel “different,” like she did McKinnon, whose characters and impressions on SNL are legendary She wore a Peter Pan costume to school every day for a year “I would go to school in these outfits because I felt more confident … and somehow more myself McKinnon shared her room with an array of pets including Madagascar hissing cockroaches and an iguana named Willy And I don't recommend it for anyone,” advised McKinnon And by ‘fun’ I mean we had a contentious relationship that felt like a bad marriage that we'd entered into because one of us was pregnant.” McKinnon says eventually her mom sent the iguana to a reptile rescue organization in Boca Even though her parents fully supported her eccentricities McKinnon said she often felt like an outcast among her peers: “I just felt very wrong “In fourth grade we started a Honeysuckle Eaters Club on the playground So we would go into a corner while all the cool girls were watching the guys play basketball We would go and eat honeysuckle and try to understand the correlation between flower color and sweetness of nectar “So that's what I had cookin,’ and luckily Small wonder one of her favorite authors was Roald Dahl; she especially liked his book The Witches in which the title characters turn children into mice And who's more delicious than the Grand High Witch,” McKinnon declared “But I loved also that it started with a set of instructions about how to identify real witches And I was so taken by that because I thought McKinnon breaks the fourth wall throughout Millicent Quibb telling readers they can "take a short break" and that she's going to hand the story "over to the illustrator.. and go watch TV." She's referring to Alfredo Cáceres "The situations contained in these books could cause: Instant deathExtremely instant death (bad)Semi-instant death (worse)Burning in the upper extremitiesBurning in the lower extremitiesPermanent intestinal parasites" McKinnon narrates the audiobook with help from her sister Set in 1911 in the fictional town of Antiquarium Eugenia and Dee-Dee Porch have passions that include slugs Suffice it to say they do not belong in snooty Antiquarium where girls attend etiquette school and the official dog is the bichon frisé They’re teased by classmates and shamed by their teacher well-meaning mad scientist who trains the Porch sisters to help her save the town from the dangers lurking underground Quibb’s hair is described as “a chaotic nest of salty windswept fibers that were thick as sea rope.” She wears a lab coat “splattered with stains of all colors and textures-a neon green smear Despite rewriting the first chapter "like 500 times,” McKinnon said she loved “writing about these three little weirdos and their Willy Wonka-esque mentor in this stuffy turn of the century town.” It took her more than 10 years to write Millicent Quibb She got the idea before joining SNL in 2012 At the time she was doing sketch comedy for free in the basement of a New York supermarket with the Upright Citizens Brigade “Sketch comedy and middle grade literature have a lot in common namely funny names and big hair,” McKinnon said “And so it just felt for me like a way to perform when I didn't have to be at a show at the basement that night.” McKinnon said she hopes her oddball heroes make her fellow misfits feel less alone She’s a big believer that weirdness can be its own kind of superpower That's actually the thing that you can use to save the town Become an NPR sponsor If you follow Hetty on Instagram you’re familiar with her beautiful recipes and dreamy descriptions Her food is a gorgeous representation of the joyful connection that comes as a result of cooking and sharing food with the people in our lives Hetty’s plant-based recipes are “truly egalitarian for every person who enjoys a flavour-packed Diving deeper into the stories that accompany the recipes in her book was a welcome dose of beautiful storytelling The narratives she weaves truly embody what it means to honor the food we grow up with and the joy of rediscovering the foods that fill our hearts Hetty’s essay on ’embracing a third culture’ brought me so much joy for the stories being shared now and all the voices that will continue to be shared in the future I was excited to chat with Hetty about one of her standout recipes from her latest book and get the deets on what’s happening in her kitchen Whole roasted gochujang cauliflower with smashed roasted butter beans (recipe below.) It’s a wonderful way to show the grandeur of an everyday vegetable And I love the ceremony of bringing it to the table.  I’ve developed several whole roasted cauliflower recipes over the years I wanted to create something that was quite punchy The gochujang lends fiery sweetness to the cauliflower and it works beautifully mixed with yogurt The dairy tames the spiciness while also adding a tangy creaminess it shows off vegetables’ versatility.  I love that this dish is very simple to prepare but aesthetically impressive Easy enough to cook for a weeknight dinner but visually appealing enough to present at dinner parties.  you only need two sheet pans (one works too if that’s what you have available) and a hot oven and the oven does all the heavy lifting.  The gochujang adds a hint of drama to this recipe while also adding that element of surprise I don’t think many people think to add gochujang to cauliflower and while the yogurt will marginally tame this heat I encourage you to add as little or as much as you like to the yogurt marinade Don’t be afraid to roast your cauliflower until very golden A lighter cauliflower will have less flavor than a deeply-browned one A caramelized exterior means your cauliflower has smoky flavor which provides a nice juxtaposition to the sweet I love sheet pans—I have about four or five permanently stacked in my oven they’re great to use for mixing ingredients or for stacking dumplings or wontons (anything you’ll be making in bulk).  My other favorites? A great utility knife (mine is from Tokyo), a good pair of kitchen scissors (my fave is from Material Kitchen), a use-for-everything 10-inch skillet (I love my cast iron from Staub) and chopsticks for cooking ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆ This weeknight dish is full of bold flavors and savory spices this cauliflower will satisfy your taste buds and bring the heat Share a photo and tag @camillestyles — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made Recipe from To Asia, With Love by Hetty McKinnon (Prestel, 2021) I’m not a huge fan of Gochujang but I really want to make this recipe. Do you have any other suggestions? Buffalo sauce or an Asian flare? Please and thanks! Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Crisp veggies, garlicky steak, and an addictive shallot vinaigrette to tie it together. I tested these 4 times to get them perfect. Bright flavors, leafy greens, and just enough egg to hold it all together. “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” came out last week—convened at Tea & Sympathy who is twenty-seven and wore a navy dress and a tennis bracelet “What I’m so passionate about doing is making etiquette really modern and approachable.” three orphaned sisters (“gnarly nerds”) get kicked out of Mrs Wintermacher’s School of Etiquette for Girls (a “factory of insidious conformism”) and find themselves instead under the tutelage of the local mad scientist Their expulsion stems from not being able to sit correctly on a velvet fainting couch of course your posture would be very important,” Grumet advised “We want to put our bottoms slightly forward.” “Does good posture actually help your back stay functional throughout  “Or is that just them trying to get to us?” She poured water for Grumet “It’s a nice way to trick our audience into thinking we’re a little bit more self-assured.” “These are fake glasses,” McKinnon revealed “If I want to feel like I look like I have my shit together “I’m going to tell you the truth—etiquette makes me sad It hurts my heart that there is a way you’re supposed to do something and “What if you looked at it not necessarily as a rule book but more as a road map to show others kindness and respect?” Grumet countered “Do you see a difference between etiquette and warmth I love warmth and holding people,” McKinnon said And I think of that as separate from etiquette which makes me think of 1890 and which fork you’re using.” “Do you know the difference in when you put your napkin on your lap when you’re at a restaurant versus someone’s home?” we put it on our lap as soon as we sit down It’s a way to signal to our servers that they can approach the table,” Grumet explained we wait until the host or hostess puts their napkin on their lap we had a rule that no one could take a bite of anything until my mother “The thing that rubs me wrong about etiquette is it’s sort of antithetical to humor,” McKinnon posited Wintermacher tells her pupils that “humor is for the ugly.”) “As I was coming here today “A lot of people have etiquette trauma from the way that they grew up.” “I grew up in a real loosey-goosey household,” McKinnon said “My mom”—a social worker—“upon my menarche wanted to throw me a party where we would dance around under the moon and she would make me a crown of tampons.” She added the essence of humor is in the juxtaposition between what is and what ought to be then I always wanted to provide a sense of what is.” if you look at it as using humor to make people feel valued in your presence don’t you think that’s its own type of etiquette?” Grumet asked “Because we never know what we inspire in others by showing up as ourselves.” “I’ve always liked to create what I think of as closeness by demonstrating my own willingness to humiliate myself or be very open about the fact that I don’t feel like I have anything together McKinnon proceeded to balance a spoon on her nose “Then I will have turned you,” McKinnon replied “Did you spit on your nose?” McKinnon asked A long-ago crime, suddenly remembered A limousine driver watches her passengers transform The day Muhammad Ali punched me What is it like to be keenly intelligent but deeply alienated from simple emotions? Temple Grandin knows The harsh realm of “gentle parenting.”  Retirement the Margaritaville way Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Thank You for the Light.”  Sign up for our daily newsletter to receive the best stories from The New Yorker. Its change over day at Mandiri Beach Club located at Krui in Sumatra with their appetite for waves well and truly fed as another set of new hungry surfers are due to arrive They will be chomping at the bit to get involved in some Indo dry season action The time in between guests coming and going leaves Mandiri’s resident filmer and photographer Lachlan Mckinnon It’s been a non-stop few months for Lachie since he joined one of the premiere accommodation offerings in Krui earlier this year Indo has seen one of the best starts to its dry season in recent memory with back-to-back-to-back swells This has given him the chance to shoot some crazy sessions “When I first got here we had a consistent two month run of the beachie out front being good and then the dry season swells started to fill in and we had Brenno and the boys from The Mad Hueys come and visit They actually extended their stay to catch one of the first swells and that was the start of the dream run really Since then we’ve had all the guys in town for the QS comp score some sick waves and we had that one mental session with Kerrzy and Sierra It’s been sick to get so many good waves in such a short period.” The opportunity to work for Mandiri came at the right time for the Gold Coast born filmer He was previously working on a charter boat in the Ments but recently went through some personal stuff and decided it was time for a change Five months into life in Krui and 117 days off the beers (and counting) Lachie seems to have found his happy place in front of the A-frame beachie at Mandiri “I loved working on the boat but it can be pretty crazy After finishing the season I came down here for six weeks spent time with the guys and loved the operation I’ve got some good friends here now and the locals are super nice The guys that run Mandiri are good family men and community people There’s a smaller crew of Westerners doing it here say in comparison to somewhere like the Ments where the crews there have been running things a bit longer Krui is growing with a lot of cool people in the area and it seems like a good place to get old.” Lachie said there were a number of reasons I’ve probably got five to ten more years of swimming in my prime and want to shoot some big waves from the water while I can When I can’t anymore I’ll sit on the beach with a cocktail and ride a mini-mal.” One of the sessions Lachie shot from the water recently was a tube fest at a right hand reef in Krui where Sierra Kerr stole the show with ‘one of the best tubes’ Lachie had ever seen “That session with Josh and Sierra was definitely a standout amongst the sessions we’ve had so far this season It was funny because we thought it was going to be packed as there was like 400 people in town for the QS comp and it’s the busiest Krui has ever been there were only eight people out at the start and at one point it was just Sierra and a bodyboarder “Josh made like 20 good ones and then Sierra’s was just mind blowing It was a perfect day of eight to ten foot barrels and just a few people trading off for hours Lennox Smith and Dane Henry came up to Jimmy’s and the waves weren’t quite as good but there was still some mental ones It was the first time I’d seen Dane surf in person for a while so it was good to see him stack six or seven tubes before the wind came up.” Lachie and the crew at Mandiri are preparing for another set of guests to arrive and with dry season only at the half way mark the crew will be hoping for many more swells to fill in Pipe Masters worth more points and will be the final event on the 2026 schedule Join us for a night of live music from Ethan Eshuys at Curly Lewis in Bondi to help raise money for a great cause Jaleesa Vincent shows us how to be more than just surfers Jaleesa embodies self expression as she rides her own boards shaped in high heels Usually in autumn as a southern swell hits and westerly winds howl around the magical Isle off Coogee There are plenty of legends born in the surf and the sounds of the famous island The young local who is mastering the world-class waves in his backyard Tai ‘Buddha’ Graham’s winding road to success and surfing freedom Get full access to every feature from our print issues watch all of our classic films & more … the Tracks covers from the 70s & 80s are now ready for your walls Sign up to our newsletter & get social Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker This is probably not the page you’re looking for no matter what capacity they come to Australia in they always know how to bring a party with them Fresh off the back of their first trip down under since 2019's Good Things Festival run, the boys tore up stages at KNOTFEST and that incredible Brisbane sideshow and not only did they destroy all expectations they won over more fans than they arrived with after a calculated intertwining of their heavier metalcore elements and the emotional sing-a-long inducing anthems that made them a household name in the scene Backstage in Brisbane, we got the chance to shoot the shit with frontman Jeremy McKinnon, chatting all about their surprise release Big Ole Album Vol. 1 - which is single-handedly changing the way fans consume music - by dropping physicals a month before streaming platforms. Was this a strategic plan or simply a happy accident? Watch the chat below to find out or read on for the best bits... Turns out, they had the stock sitting, ready and waiting, so why not just give it to the masses early and in turn instigate a movement which benefits the band and their most loyal fans first!? "The idea got brought up to just put it out on physical first because we had the vinyl done. We had it just sitting in a warehouse somewhere for months and the little funny video we made really was the conversation [we had], like 'why don't we just put out the vinyl since it's made and then put the music out a month later and see what happens?' just to get people talking and get people excited." The process worked for A Day To Remember who consequently landed in the Top 5 Billboard Album Sales Chart in the US (and #6 on the ARIA Vinyl Charts in Australia) - without any streaming support. This massive 'take back the narrative' step also worked in the favour of independent record sellers who had been neglected for years since streaming overtook the industry's music consumption. Not surprising, they were all on board when it came time to surprising the world on launch day accordin to Jeremy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A Day To Remember (@adtr) A Day To Remember have been a forward thinking band for over two decades now and in that time many conversations have come about from their supposed change in sound Critics and "fans" relentlessly leave comments online stating the band had gone soft and lost their heavier edge they never were a band that solely released albums containing back to back heavy hitters and breakdowns After bringing this to Jeremy's attention the vocalist was more than willing to hook in "I think it's more our fault than anybody else's..." he stated "We've always been a band that kind of catered to multiple genres at one time So we could go on a heavy tour - I always use Parkway [Drive] and The Acacia Strain the first time we came over here as an example of we fit right in on that tour - and bands that plays pop punk couldn't." "And I can understand why if you liked that from us you only want us to do the thing you liked but A Day To Remember is a little bit more than that There's a portion of the fanbase that isn't catered to as much as they would like as normal bands do Because normal bands are like 'this is our sound and that's it,' so I get it." With the approaching release of their 8th studio album the scene was left in a frenzy for two reasons 2 could very much be on the way down the track and the second surrounding the notable names from the heavy/alternative scene who feature on the front cover With a solid list of who's who - including Cody Quistad from Wage War everything) and so on - many of us pondered the reasons behind their inclsuions something McKinnon was not shy about discussion in detail "Pretty much everybody you see was a part of the creation in some way They worked on it or they wrote with us [or] some are a guest vocal spot We'll see what happens as it rolls out." As the heavy music community continues to play Where's Wally with the album cover it should very much be noted that Oli Sykes is credited as a writer on track #8 Those with an early physical album would be aware of what this means but for those without a copy - I guess you'll be waiting for the drop next week attention turned to the band's calmer and more chilled out antics since becoming dads are proud parents of two girls (aged 7 and almost 4) and conversations lead to living the rockstar life with kids and their opinions of dad's work life so when they come out [on tour] they're still very excited They think it's super cool and we let them come out and throw toilet paper and they think it's the coolest thing ever I'll have to get back to you when they get to the age that they're over it." Perhaps by the time A Day To Remember reaches their 30th Anniversary but until then there's still plenty of things to get excited about for the band - both at home and on the long road ahead Interview by Paul 'Browny' Brown @brownypaul Big Ole Album Vol. 1 hits streaming on March 21st, 2025. Order and pre-save here the SNL alumna transforms into the quirky Susan Toothbrush who urges brushers to switch over to Sonicare has kicked off a new ad campaign featuring none other than comedian and former Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon dubbed the ‘Sonicare Switch,’ aims to coax toothbrush users out of the Stone Age – specifically those folks still clutching their manual toothbrushes McKinnon adopts the persona of Susan Toothbrush a chic and somewhat unexpected guest who intrudes on unsuspecting individuals during their most private moments – while brushing their teeth questioning his choice of an “ancient bristle stick.” The star expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership saying: “I’m thrilled to be working with Philips Sonicare to motivate people to make the Sonicare Switch How you feel about yourself is what’s most important and encouraging people to make the switch – like I did – to a Philips Sonicare was a no-brainer I never pass up an opportunity to pop into people’s bathrooms when they least expect it.” The brand believes that McKinnon was “the perfect pairing” to the ad’s message Philips North America’s senior marketing director “Her enthusiastic energy and unmatched comedic talent are helping empower people to reconsider their current brushing habits and upgrade to a more effective oral healthcare regimen.” The work promotes the Philips Sonicare power toothbrush portfolio which features devices including the Sonicare 6100 Sonicare 4100 and the high-end DiamondClean Smart 9300 – which the brand claims can remove up to 20 times more plaque along the gumline “Whether heading into a big interview or taking a big step in your relationship we want you to feel equally confident in yourself and your oral healthcare products,” Vidalis said viewers can expect to see McKinnon’s character advising couples settling into their first homes and everyone in between to embrace this newfound dental tech The ‘Sonicare Switch’ campaign was created with the help of creative agency FleishmanHillard It will run in the US and Canada over the next few months Consumers can also find it in stores and on various paid media channels Seeking more creative campaigns? 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In her new book "Tenderheart: A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds," Hetty Lui McKinnon confronts the loss of her father and explores how his work shaped her future in food "I have often felt estranged from the person I was before my father died my big moments happened in the years following and the mannerisms of someone no longer with us geographically distant from my mother and my siblings our legacy is not always something we can hold on to physically It represents the experiences of the generations before me and it is a legacy for my children I have found a way to stay connected to my dad." — Hetty Lui McKinnon The following has been edited and condensed for clarity He went by Ken after moving to Australia as a teenager from China My dad was very much a model immigrant in the 1950s He still had family in Guangdong Province where my family's from They were like the two elders of the family He worked at the markets with my uncle who actually lived next door to us in Sydney he made lots of friends with other vendors at the market His world was this fresh world and that's what he brought home to us you think this is what everyone grows up with having fruits and vegetables right at the cusp of their seasonality it became very evident how luxurious a life we led in terms of what we had at our fingertips at all times I found it really striking when you describe the time immediately after your father's death when your mother realized that she was going to have to shop for the family now and that all of these vegetables and fruits would not just magically appear in abundance in the house and my mother had been in Australia at that time for probably 20 to 22 years "I've never gone to buy vegetables before." To actually go to the grocer get a little plastic bag and fill it with four apples or six carrots she had never done that before because it had all been brought home by my father So it was a huge period of awakening for all of us but particularly for my mother There's an essay in the book about the reinvention of my mother and she really had to reinvent herself like in her 40s She had to shop for food for the first time She really had to push herself out of her comfort zone I witnessed all of that because I was home with her I became very invested in being "good" for my mother because I didn't want to cause her any more stress "I have often felt estranged from the person I was before my father died," writes Hetty Lui McKinnon as she considers milestone moments that occurred without him Why was now the right time to confront your loss on the page and honor your dad's legacy these words that I wrote on paper were not even thoughts I was bold enough to think she did her best to move on with the family We obviously talked about my dad but not in a way that I felt like I could keep his memory alive all the tactile things about a person kind of fade You almost need to conjure these memories in your head Whether they're real memories or an amalgamation of memories Originally it was just a book about my favorite vegetables but in writing the book I felt compelled to write about my father and this world that he created for me before he passed this world that I lived before I was the salad lady or the lady that cooked with vegetables I felt like it was really important to keep that legacy alive Writing these words down on paper was healing I think writing these words and actually exploring the influence he had on me and letting that joy in his memory and the spirit of him being a tender heart having that joy seep its way into all the recipes I feel a complete happiness in basking in his memory because I think for a long time I had a business in Sydney where I delivered salads and the favorite salad on that menu was a char-grilled broccoli with chickpeas So broccoli to me is super exciting but also so accessible to everybody I don't have a barbecue or outdoor grill anymore it turns it into something completely different I'm not a huge boiler of any vegetables but there's a lovely recipe in the broccoli chapter where it's blanched for two minutes in salted water these words that I wrote on paper were not even thoughts I was bold enough to think," says Hetty Lui McKinnon of her latest work "Tenderheart: A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds." Photo courtesy of Alfred A You have a broccoli dish that you pair with a Sichuan dukkha Could you describe what a dukkha is and how you made it Sichuan-ese A dukkha is a Middle Eastern nut and a spice I add some Sichuan peppercorns and it gives it that little tingly effect The dukkha is a great way to add texture and interest and a little bit of spice to vegetable dishes Mine uses cashews to bring a little bit of that Asian influence There's another recipe in the book based on a cacio e pepe but in the pepper mix A cacio e pepe is a familiar flavor to many people But when you add an ingredient that is slightly left field "I know this but it's different." I love that element of surprise when I'm coming up with my recipes And is there one you tend to use more frequently than the rest I have written about Asian greens in all my books I've always wanted to show people that they can be used in dishes beyond stir fries or steaming I love it because the stem has that lovely mustard undertone and this bitterness but also sweetness It would be so beautiful because the leaves get crispy and smoky and charred There's a recipe that I absolutely love in the book called Charred Gai Lan with Farro and Soy Tahini It's a really simple dish and so flavorful It's a good jumping off point for a lot of people if they want to cook Asian greens in a different way Store-bought gnocchi served with a fennel frond pesto is a family favorite in vegetable guru Hetty Lui McKinnon's house You can make a pesto with so many different greens Describe the texture and the flavors that set it apart This is probably one of the most cooked recipes in the book the beautiful grassy leaves at the top of the fennel There's only so much frond you can use to top a salad so this is a really good way of using the entire fennel She told me that she was using her fennel fronds to make pesto "That's really amazing." The recipe in the book is not hers It's a different pesto because it feels really I know "grass" is not really a foodie word but I actually love that It's the association I get when I eat dill It's much more textural than a normal pesto that's made with basil You shave the fennel and you use the tops to make the pesto then it's served with pan-fried gnocchi You don't have to make gnocchi from scratch It is a really lovely dish that my family loves and cauliflower have all had their moment in the spotlight recently Do you have a prediction about the next "it vegetable" It really wasn't until I was working on my third book "What gives me comfort?" And it was potatoes So I did a jacket potato recipe from my days in London when we would often eat a jacket potato for lunch There's this lovely dish in the potato chapter called My Mum's Velvet Potatoes My mum makes his amazing pork chop dish with potatoes She silkens the potatoes and the pork chops with cornstarch That softens the meat but also adds a silkiness to the potatoes I've just left out the pork chops and used that technique for her potatoes So I think potatoes are coming back in fashion a wonderful way to show how we can create an entire meal around one vegetable: crunchy shaved raw fennel is slathered in fennel frond pesto and tossed with crispy morsels of pan-fried gnocchi This salad shows how anise flavors can be layered without overthrowing the other ingredients or dominating the overall dish too—add some roasted broccoli or cauliflower or substitute a filled pasta like tortellini or ravioli for the gnocchi You could also use a short pasta shape in place of the gnocchi You can use either vacuum-sealed or frozen gnocchi—if using frozen I like to use baby fennel in this salad because they are sweeter and more tender More than three decades after her father passed away Hetty Liu McKinnon honors him with a tender cookbook about his legacy and her love of vegetables a self-described "dork who baked," turned her passion into a cookbook of Filipino desserts Becoming a chef wasn't in Jason Hammel's plan but he now operates Chicago's Lula Cafe Sohla El-Waylly teaches us the "why" behind kitchen techniques From a garage pop-up to a brick-and-mortar in Melrose Hill Good Food’s Evan Kleiman delivers local-first missives from our vibrant food community Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week folded blanket just inside the entry way of the McKinnon house in south Fargo acted like a symbol of all things Bison Football Players Association the alumni group that takes care of its own Imprinted on it included a photo of the 1997 North Dakota State senior class who led the way to a 9-3 season and a berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs They included offensive lineman Carey Crimmins whose death in 2015 was the genesis of the BFPA in taking care of his family Those former players included Jeff McKinnon when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018 he lost his battle late last week and the ‘97 senior class lost another one Crimmins at 40 years old and now Jeff at 50 “The Bison players have just shown up time and time again,” said Amy McKinnon The touching part of these players is divisions and years don’t seem to matter The guys from the FCS national championship teams that started in 2011 are just as apt to help a guy from the 1990s as one of their own teammates Defensive end Cole Jirik helped the family move Players sat with Jeff during chemotherapy treatments Football is a violent game; this is the other side of it “They know that if I don’t have my sunglasses on to not ask how Jeff is doing because they know I’ll cry no matter how he was doing,” Amy said Everybody is like he’s the toughest guy I know His perseverance just keeps shining through all the time.” McKinnon played from 1994-97 finishing his career with 151 tackles the lead paragraph depicted a player who defied the expectations of his position: “Jeff McKinnon stands 6 feet Those are three averages of a college quarterback.” he was an outside linebacker from Wahpeton he was part of the Wahpeton teams that went from high school doormat to the North Dakota Class A playoffs going from starting as a sophomore to a backup as a junior but back to starter as a senior and Jeff did his best to fight his diagnosis “He deserved to win the lottery rather than battle cancer,” said Sean Fredricks Jeff spent his life serving others working in behavioral health for the state of North Dakota Those who worked with him said they appreciated how he handled tough situations He once saved a suicidal male with an immediate intervention Jeff’s wishes were for support directed toward his family with an account established at Bell Bank in care of the Jeff McKinnon Benefit Fund It’s a slam dunk support will come from his teammates Amy has a memorial poster with photos of all the players that have helped over the years when former players are invited to the last walkthrough practice Those are good times with plenty of laughs Taryn tells the FiscalNote story to our clients and prospective clients She is responsible for leading our go-to-market strategy content & events that demonstrate the value of FiscalNote’s leading products and services Taryn brings more than 14 years of experience in marketing and communications experience specifically in the SAAS and information services space she served as FiscalNote's Senior Director of Demand Generation and Digital Marketing where she was responsible for the strategy and operations of campaigns and our digital presence Taryn held marketing positions at Cvent and CEB (now Gartner) Taryn also previously worked as a consultant for the Department of Energy managing communications strategy and technical editing She received her Bachelor’s degree from American University in Washington Back to leadership page 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW6th floorWashington Unlocked: Jai Glindeman’s Stab Edit Of The Year Entry Stab Interview: WSL CEO Ryan Crosby On The Tectonic Shifts Coming To The Championship Tour Ramzi Boukhiam’s Season In Jeopardy After Injury Isabella Nichols + Jack Robinson Win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach The Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Dave Rastovich How often does a filmer pay for the surfer’s plane ticket so let’s reveal who makes the best in the game Morgan Cibilic gets a late wildcard into the draw and continues rampage And more existential questions from Day 1 of the 2025 Gold Coast Pro Burleigh Mid-year cut and Final Five to depart in 2026 while Pipeline will return as the last event Pick your pony from the top 10 Instagram submissions Bede Durbidge + Maddy Job breakdown the return of Burleigh after a 25-year CT hiatus And now paddling out at North Point is the same as buying dog-themed JPEGs on the blockchain Jaleesa Vincent drops another highly original + voluptuous surf tape riding her boards shaped in rose red heels The comedy actor Kate McKinnon - best known for her sketches on Saturday Night Live and for playing ‘Weird Barbie’ in the Barbie movie - spoke to Anita Rani about why she feels that being ‘weird’ has been an advantage throughout her life Kate was speaking to Anita as she’s written a children’s book - The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science - which celebrates ‘weirdness’ and she joined her in the Woman’s Hour studio You can listen to the whole conversation on BBC Sounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 24 October Business combination materially improves scale and product scope advancing Columbus McKinnon’s strategy as the holistic provider of intelligent motion solutions in materials handling Complementary portfolio enhances strategic positioning in attractive verticals and target geographies delivering an even stronger portfolio of products Transaction valued at approximately $2.7 billion at a ~8x TTM Adjusted EBITDA multiple post-synergies Expected to create ~$70 million in annual net cost synergies improving Adjusted EBITDA Margins(1) to greater than 23% and is expected to more than double revenue and triple Adjusted EBITDA1 on a pro-forma combined basis Significant combined cashflow generation expected to enable de-leveraging to Net Leverage Ratio(1) of approximately 3.0x within two years post-closing(2) The transaction is expected to be funded with $2.6 billion in committed debt financing and an $0.8 billion perpetual convertible preferred equity investment from CD&R February 10, 2025 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) ("Columbus McKinnon" or the "Company") manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling today announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Limited (“Kito Crosby”) from funds managed by leading global investment firm KKR in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.7 billion subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments The Company expects the deal to close later this calendar year subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions "This is an important next step in further strengthening Columbus McKinnon’s position as a scaled holistic provider of intelligent motion solutions in materials handling We’ve long had a great respect for Kito Crosby’s strong portfolio of offerings The business that the Kito Crosby management team led by Robert Desel and Yoshio Kito have built is exceptional and we look forward to welcoming them to the Columbus McKinnon team," said David Wilson we're creating a company that is extremely well-positioned to deliver real-world solutions for customers modernization of aging industrial facilities and rising automation needs due to labor shortages This combination also unites two highly talented teams with deep technical expertise customer-centric cultures and a shared vision for operational excellence focused on safety productivity and uptime on behalf of our customers.” Kito Crosby is a global leader in lifting solutions with multiple manufacturing assembly plants and nearly 4,000 employees serving over 50 countries KKR has owned Kito Crosby since 2013 and in the time had delivered significant value creation quadrupling the number of employees while reducing injury rates and expanding into new product categories Kito Crosby generated $1.1 billion in revenue through its extensive global channel partner network Together the combined company will be a leader in material handling solutions with greater scale and a strong presence in attractive verticals and target geographies delivering exceptional innovation and products to customers and a focus on our employees and customers will create value for all stakeholders,” said Robert Desel “This deal brings together highly complementary products and competencies with strong recurring sales dynamics we will be better positioned to meet our customers’ needs than ever before simultaneously creating new opportunities for growth and development for our team members We could not be more pleased to see these two great teams coming together.” “Today’s announcement is a testament to the value we and the Kito Crosby team have created by transforming the business through organic initiatives expanding global reach and pursuing strategic and accretive acquisitions Kito Crosby is now better able to serve its customers with safety critical equipment than ever before and the combination with Columbus McKinnon will further position the combined business to best serve all stakeholders It has been an honor to closely partner with Robert Yoshio and the whole Kito Crosby team and we believe the company is well positioned for this new chapter,” said Brandon Brahm Columbus McKinnon has partnered with CD&R a leading private investment firm with deep experience delivering growth and operational improvement in industrials and manufacturing companies As a result of CD&R’s investment in Columbus McKinnon it is expected that Mike Lamach Nate Sleeper and Andrew Campelli will join the Company’s Board of Directors upon closing “We are excited to partner with Columbus McKinnon to support this highly strategic acquisition and the Company’s long-term opportunities,” said Michael Lamach Operating Advisor to CD&R funds and former Executive Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies “We look forward to working closely with Columbus McKinnon to realize the full potential of this combination and set the stage for the Company’s next phase of growth.” “We are excited about this business combination and look forward to welcoming Mike Nate and Andrew to the Board,” added Jerry Colella “CD&R will bring deep industry knowledge a strong results orientation and financial expertise to our already strong Board of Directors.” Attractive Financial Profile to Drive Growth and Deleveraging The combined company will have a highly attractive financial profile increased margins and exceptional cash flow characteristics that are consistent with best-in-class industrial product manufacturers the Company is expected to have annual revenue of $2.1 billion Adjusted EBITDA1 of $486 million and an Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) of 23% accelerating the achievement of the Company’s fiscal year 2027 financial targets established at its 2022 Investor Day The transaction is expected to be accretive to the Company’s Adjusted Earnings Per Share(1) in the first year(3) after closing and grow over time as synergies are achieved The Company expects to achieve $70 million in annual net cost synergies by year three The combined significant cashflow generation will enable the Company to de-lever in the near-term and expects to reduce its Net Leverage Ratio(1,2) from approximately 4.8x pro forma Adjusted EBITDA1 post transaction closing to approximately 3.0x within two years post-closing margin profile and free cash flow provides a strong foundation to continue to return cash to shareholders through its dividend pursue additional acquisitions as it continues to execute on its strategy of building the premier intelligent motion solutions provider The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Columbus McKinnon Columbus McKinnon intends to fund the acquisition through a combination of committed debt financing of $3.050 billion from J.P Morgan including a $500 million revolving credit facility and $0.8 billion of perpetual convertible preferred equity investment from CD&R Terms of the CD&R investment include a 7% coupon payable in cash or payment-in-kind at Columbus McKinnon’s option resulting in CD&R as-converted ownership of approximately 40% of the Company following completion of the transaction CD&R has agreed to a customary lock-up on its shares The initial debt financing structure provides flexibility for timely execution of the transaction which we expect to replace with a permanent financing structure The Company has a strong track record of quickly de-levering its balance sheet following prior acquisitions Morgan Securities LLC is acting as the financial advisor and DLA Piper LLP (US) and Hogan Lovells US LLP are acting as legal advisors LLC are acting as financial advisors for Kito Crosby and KKR while Kirkland & Ellis LLC is acting as legal advisor Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is acting as legal advisor for CD&R with Guggenheim Securities LLC acting as its financial advisor and Earnings Per Share are each a non-GAAP financial measure See the note regarding forward looking non-GAAP financial measure at the end of this release (2) Net Leverage Ratio is calculated in accordance with the terms and conditions in the Company’s credit agreement and is defined as Net Debt over trailing-twelve month Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the Company’s credit agreement and in accordance with the Company’s previous filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (3) Adjusted Earnings Per Share is calculated assuming full run-rate annualized net synergies in the first year Kito Crosby is the global leader of the lifting and securement industry it pioneered and for which it continues to set the quality standard the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding applications and service have innovated the lifting and securement industry for more than 250 years Together we lift and secure the world today you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made Columbus McKinnon undertakes no duty to update publicly any such forward-looking statement except as may be required by applicable law regulation or other competent legal authority Forward Looking Non-GAAP Financial Metrics This press release presents forward looking statements regarding non-GAAP Net Leverage Ratio The Company is unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures and earnings per share because such information is not available and management cannot reliably predict the necessary components of such GAAP measures without unreasonable effort or expense the Company believes that such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the Company’s financial results These non-GAAP financial measures are preliminary estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties changes in connection with post-closing adjustments Any variation between the Company’s actual results and preliminary financial data set forth above may be material Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to and should be considered in conjunction with The non-GAAP financial measures in this press release may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies [email protected] Richmond is delighted to have secured emerging ruck Montana McKinnon following a trade with multiple clubs today Richmond received McKinnon and selection No 13 at next Monday night’s AFLW Draft and parted ways with pick No McKinnon arrives at the Swinburne Centre following 31 games for the Crows since being selected as the first South Australian pick in the 2019 AFLW Draft who won two premierships at SANFLW level before being drafted has been a member of the successful Crows AFLW team over the past four years McKinnon averaged 7.7 disposals and 15.7 hitouts per game in 2023 Montana Mckinnon has officially been traded from Adelaide Crows to Richmond “Montana was a highly sought-after player this off-season such is her talent and the demand for dynamic talls,” Sheahan said she has done very well to contribute to a quality line-up at Adelaide and she is ready to take her game to a new level in the coming seasons “Montana will add another dimension to our side and give us great versatility as to how we use our tall options We are excited to have her joining us at Richmond and can’t wait to see her in the yellow and black.” Sheahan added that McKinnon will benefit from having been a part of a great football program at Adelaide “Montana comes to us from a very successful club that has been the benchmark in the AFLW competition She will bring winning habits to Richmond.” McKinnon’s arrival will see her form a formidable combination of ruck options for the AFLW Tigers alongside Gabby Seymour and Poppy Kelly 43 and 49 at next Monday’s 2023 AFLW Draft Richmond has signed experienced AFLW defender and winger Lauren Brazzale to its AFLW list for the upcoming season Several Richmond players have received fines after a melee in Sunday's MCG clash Richmond draftee Zoe Hargreaves will unfortunately miss the 2025 AFLW season through injury Richmond's Toby Nankervis has vowed to maintain his physical brand of on-field leadership as he flies solo as captain for the first time Richmond has signed defender Lauren Brazzale Check out all the Super Plays from our Round 8 clash against Hawthorn thanks to Hostplus Hear from Richmond coach Adem Yze after the Tigers Round 8 loss to Hawthorn Check out all the Match Highlights from the Tigers clash against Hawthorn Seth Campbell's impressive 2025 season rolls on We extend our deepest respect to First Peoples and Traditional Owners of the land Former University of Wollongong (UOW) Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO and Suzanne Walker have gifted the University $5 million to support higher degree research fellowships at the University in perpetuity The gift is one of the largest in UOW’s history and will encourage academic excellence and build the capacity of recipients to contribute beyond their specialist research areas Professor McKinnon is a part of UOW’s history and was the University’s second Vice-Chancellor serving from 1981 to his retirement in 1995 “With the University of Wollongong celebrating its 50th anniversary next year we wanted to make a contribution that would continue to serve the University its communities and the nation well into the future,” Professor McKinnon said Professor McKinnon played a key role in UOW’s rapid development from a college serving the local steel industry to a modern university with world-class research and exceptional teaching quality His vision and leadership led to UOW’s famous and much-loved green campus setting the commitment to educating students in many ways and the successful establishment of the University of Wollongong in Dubai Current UOW Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Patricia Davidson paid tribute to Professor McKinnon and Ms Walker for their inspirational gift and the leadership it will provide to generations of future scholars “From the very start of his term as Vice-Chancellor Professor McKinnon’s vision was that the University of Wollongong should and would aspire to excellence on the world stage while supporting and reflecting the communities it served It is a legacy that we continue to honour and that we are dedicated to living up to,” Professor Davidson said “This generous gift from Professor McKinnon and Ms Walker will further add to that legacy ensuring that future McKinnon Walker Research Fellows strive for excellence and to provide leadership for our communities.” Northfields Ave Wollongong,  NSW 2522  Australia Phone: 1300 367 869 International: +61 2 4221 3218 Switchboard: +61 2 4221 3555 we acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians and cultural knowledge holders of these lands Copyright © 2025 University of WollongongCRICOS Provider No: 00102E | TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12062 | ABN: 61 060 567 686Copyright & disclaimer | Privacy & cookie usage | Web 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