Leading mortgage aggregator LMG has appointed Katie Modra as the group’s new general manager service centre and operations transformation Modra comes from NAB, where she most recently served as executive manager at the Big Four bank. She also previously held a leadership role at Bank of Queensland said Modra’s hire appointment “reflects LMG’s commitment to supporting brokers with service that’s simple “Katie’s deep understanding of brokers ’needs and leading operations functions will help us deliver smarter Her focus on simplifying and transforming processes means brokers can spend less time on admin and more time growing their businesses," Bell added Modra will lead the evolution of LMG’s broker service centre in its ambition to become a seamless Modra stated: “My focus will be on solutions that improve broker interactions with LMG saving them time and allowing them to focus on their customers and businesses LMG’s commitment to innovation and transformation is inspiring and I’m thrilled to contribute to this transformation “My focus will be on delivering real solutions that free up their time and help them stay ahead and I’m excited to be part of a team so committed to broker success.” said Modra’s appointment is about giving brokers the support we’re helping brokers focus on what matters most: their clients LMG is reaffirming its commitment to empowering brokers with efficient scalable solutions—so they can deliver even greater value to their clients,” he said Get unlimited access. 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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.  The Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF) is rolling out the red carpet for soft flooring innovators Modra providing a $15 million investment in the Victorian advanced manufacturing firm Modra develops technology for use in the global carpet manufacturing industry a sector Custom Market Insights estimates will be worth $197 billion by 2030 the firm offers solutions designed to speed up the carpet prototyping process Its core offerings include prototyping machines like Kibby and Mtuft a robotic system the company says is smaller and more efficient than existing alternatives Tufted carpet manufacturing machines are fed yarn from hundreds but manually arranging those bobbins is a time-consuming process “People were putting these bobbins of yarn behind tufting machines manually and also not putting accurate amounts on there that the process required,” Modra tells SmartCompany “We measure it accurately in the order the pattern requires and make it very easy to connect it to the tufting machine the raw material requirements for tufting machines.” The company says its precise CreelMT yarn winders can cut waste by up to 80% a significant efficiency boost for large-scale manufacturers Customers must also balance machine setup time versus runtime in the hunt for profitability “If we can pull the setup time down and make it less we actually help people increase the availability of their upstream process,” says Modra Modra intends to use its new funding for research and development and the expansion of its workforce to around 50 people The business currently boasts 200 clients spread over 35 countries but Modra itself is proudly based in the regional Victorian hub of Warragul “All my workforce is around the Warragul area “There’s not much negative of being in a rural area “I’ve got a highly skilled workforce who are very dedicated and so I won’t be moving — there’s no reason to move to a metro area.” the company intends to lean on the expertise offered by ABGF itself Other investors “could have actually absorbed us into their own manufacture,” adds Modra “It could have changed our distribution methods “The great thing about ABGF is all that stays the same and they just help us optimise it without huge disruptive change.” ABGF investment manager Alexandros Collivas said Modra was a neat fit for its investment philosophy: an established firm with proven revenue growth that is keen to expand at a realistic pace “The company has solidified its position as the global leader in carpet manufacturing technology backed by strong intellectual property and a loyal customer base,” wrote Collivas “We see tremendous growth potential as Modra continues to enable manufacturers worldwide to embrace automation and drive sustainability.” the ABGF has now invested $180 million of its $540 million capital fund Never miss a story: sign up to SmartCompany’s free daily newsletter and find our best stories on LinkedIn. Live Cast Left to cherish Emelie’s memory are her son Corine (Miguel) Chavez; and many beloved family and friends Emelie graduated from Eddyville High School in 1959 and attended Northeast Missouri State University She served on the Boards of Directors for Hospice of Wapello County Emelie was also a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Emelie loved spending time with her family listening to the music of her favorite country music artist and hanging out with the ladies from her Girls Night Out group A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday memorials may be directed to Meals on Wheels Sending our prayers and condolences for Emelie and her family We will miss her fun birthdays and watching football She was always smiling and had such a love for life She was so very kind and an example for us all on how to achieve a life well lived I remember visiting the Eddyville/Ottumwa Iowa area in 1986 with my parents and three young boys in tow Being a mom of three little ones I welcomed any opportunity to get out for awhile My folks tended to my boys one evening while Emelie a friend of hers and I went to a bar in Ottumwa for some fun libations Emelie had me in stitches with her stories It was a needed get away for this young mom and Emelie was so much fun Although we didn’t get to see you much as we spread across the country I will always remember coming to the big house in Eddyville to visit your family and eat your mom’s great food with veggies from the garden Then we would head upstairs and eat more veggies from the garden with grandma’s famous chicken noodle soup I have missed grandma’s smile and laugh and your mom’s same smile and laugh for years I used to hear it in you too and I will miss you dear cousin Hope you are reunited with your mom and grandma and joyful laughter in heaven Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries © 2024 All Rights Reserved Terms of Use and Privacy Policy recently hatted Fitzroy North bistroIt’s the final weeks of a 14-year-old favourite that’s been in its “golden period” And what could come next equals a big change in direction Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareFourteen years since opening Pinotta – Fitzroy North’s neighbourhood bistro that earned a hat last year under chef Philippa Sibley – owner Heidi Modra is selling Modra will depart at the end of April while Sibley will finish in mid-May as a prospective buyer looks to flip the St Georges Road venue into a Greek restaurant Pinotta is a Fitzroy North favourite.Bonnie Savage“There was a point last year – even with all the success getting a hat included – of knowing I was meant to be happier about how great the restaurant [was],” says Modra but I realised that no matter how great it is it doesn’t make running a small business any easier “No one’s had a moment to recover post-COVID and every year since has delivered a different struggle I needed to step out of it so I could look back and reflect.” with a layer of hazelnut sponge.Bonnie SavageModra has had the restaurant since 2011 But securing celebrated chef Philippa Sibley in 2023– who’s worked for decades at such Melbourne institutions as Tansy’s Circa the Prince and more – was game-changing “Sibley started last spring and the pairing has turned into a golden period for Pinotta,” Dani Valent wrote in her 2024 review Less than two years since Sibley took over the kitchen Pinotta’s sale is in motion, but it hinges on the transfer of the liquor licence, which has been delayed. Yianni Malindretos – outgoing venue manager at Kafeneion – says he plans to turn the site into a Mediterranean restaurant inspired by his birthplace Questions remain over whether he retains Pinotta’s name and if there’s a brief closure before his restaurant is up and running “The change [to Greek cuisine] isn’t suitable for me,” says Sibley who’s leaving to focus on her catering business and her art which she’s soon to exhibit at North Gallery Philippa Sibley at last November’s Good Food Guide awards where she was nominated for Chef of the Year.Luis Enrique AscuiAdvertisement“I’ve had an absolute blast at Pinotta,” she adds “I get really bored and I have a massive repertoire Modra looks back on 14 years of Pinotta with pride and hopes it will be remembered as a neighbourhood institution “I didn’t think that running a restaurant would give me so much fulfillment,” she says the first dates that have gone on to marriages the hospitality community that’s been around me – there’s legacy in all of those things.” Pinotta has been part of a tight-knit community in Fitzroy North for more than a decade.Bonnie SavageAdvertisementDespite the challenges of operating her own restaurant “I really love hospitality and I want to stay in this industry” Her next step is a job at online wine retailer The Local Drop’s soon-to-open Collingwood cafe and wine bar hatted wine bar Public Wine Shop is also in the midst of change Sydney; Cutler & Co) finishing up this month 32 Best Street, Fitzroy North, pinotta.com news and the hottest openings served to your inbox the volunteer agency has provided hot lunches to thousands of locals – but this one for Joyce Modra has marked a milestone This story is free to read. Help us tell more stories like this by subscribing today A Murray Bridge resident has enjoyed a milestone meal this Monday with a chocolate brownie and custard for dessert was the one millionth meal delivered by the local branch of Meals on Wheels Client services coordinator and citizen of the year Sandra Walding had the honour of making the delivery accompanied by Deputy Mayor Andrew Baltensperger “It’s a wonderful service for us all,” Mrs Modra said “They always come and they’re always so happy and bright … they’re wonderful she would not get nearly so much nutrition through the week as it had become more dangerous for her to handle boiling hot pots and pans as she had got older “For someone to come in and bring you your lunch like that “I always look forward to seeing what I’m getting for lunch Family member Elaine Modra said it was a relief to know that Mrs Modra was guaranteed a good meal Murray Bridge Meals on Wheels has delivered hot lunches to untold thousands of locals to meals delivered on aluminium plates which had to be returned and washed the next day to the present system of microwaveable containers Ten volunteers set out each day to pick up meals from the kitchen at Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and take them to more about 180 clients around the city from White Hill to Avoca Dell and Northern Heights to Swanport “Nearly all the residents we deliver to are sitting there waiting,” Ms Walding said Ms Walding also delivered the Murray Bridge branch’s 600,000th Lee Spurling invites you to come and play eight-ball in Murray Bridge Residents across the district are being invited to contribute to a feasibility report on services in the region Take a behind the scenes look at a movie shooting in Old Tailem Town last Thursday Police are seeking witness in a motorcycle accident Sunday night on the Princes Highway who passed away last Friday aged 78.Luke Marchioro18 November 2024The SA greyhound racing industry is in mourning following the passing of industry stalwart Angela was an industry trailblazer for female greyhound trainers having held a trainer's licence for nearly 60 years as one of the very first female trainers ever registered She made her start caring for animals when working as a vet nurse working for renowned greyhound veterinarian Jim Gannon while also clipping and grooming pets in the Warrandyte area Angela's early involvement in the industry was alongside fellow trailblazers the late Karen Leek and Sandra Reed (daughter of legendary trainer Paul Hogan and a former Victorian GBOTA Chair) and trained her first champion Lufra Boy in the 1960's racing across Victoria and New South Wales Eventually moving to SA in the early 1990's and settling at a picturesque Gawler River property Angela's lifetime in greyhounds was again rewarded when her pride and joy Silver Saul burst onto the National stage emerging as one of the sport's biggest stars.  a third placing in the National Sprint final a second place in the Australian Cup and representation twice in the Topgun was culminated by winning the Shootout in 2002 where he produced a sensational performance to win the then Group 2 feature Angela's impact on the industry continued in recent years as a very successful trainer and breeder whilst also being a continual source of help and advice for anyone who needed it in the industry Brenton Scott said Angela had a profound impact on the industry "There are few people in our great industry that have impacted as positively as Angela was able to," Scott said "She proudly led the way for female trainers and her love for greyhounds was central to her training philosophy and no doubt the backbone of her considerable success "Her willingness to guide and quietly help others without fuss or fanfare was inbuilt in her character… a great thinker a genuine people engager and the biggest of hearts "I doubt that anybody could have endured her challenging circumstances over the past six months as bravely and as selflessly as she did "All in the greyhound industry extend our condolences to partner Jack son Mark and other family members on her passing Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device A drought-stricken Peterborough saw light today after Premier Peter Malinauskas announced funding at a drought relief street party to support the sporting community Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) This week we’ve counted three Australian and New Zealand tech companies that have raised fresh capital One startup focuses on helping commercial property managers work more efficiently another specialises in technology solutions for the global carpet manufacturing sector and the third aims to improve safety and productivity in agriculture But before you do, check out the winner of our Melbourne Pitch event — Oltre The housing design startup aims to cut down on consultation time for architects as well as provide buyers with access to a new world of thoughtful designs malleable to every buyer’s personal preferences New Zealand-founded proptech startup Re-Leased has raised US$12.5 million ($18.6 million) to help fuel the continued global expansion of its AI-enabled property management platform Re-Leased is designed to speed up all aspects of commercial property management from dealing with maintenance requests from tenants the startup launched the AI-powered ‘brain’ of the platform which it says can slash the time spent by property managers on repetitive tasks The oversubscribed funding round was led by Movac with participation from Icehouse Ventures alongside existing investors Re-Leased said the funding will help bolster the use of AI in its software and help the startup continue to expand in the UK and US “Our vision is to help our customers run a better real estate business,” said founder Tom Wallace in the statement “The global real estate industry is facing significant headwinds and a cyclical downturn and in this challenging environment we’re seeing more property professionals recognise that automation and AI gives them a distinct advantage in the market.” The startup says it now serves 1400 customers with 350,000 tenants and a rent roll of US$7.5 billion Victorian-based advanced manufacturing company Modra has secured a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF) Modra plans to use the new funding for research and development from its base in Warragul in regional Victoria The company was founded by CEO Tim Modra in 1993 and focuses on technology solutions for the global carpet manufacturing sector The company’s core offerings include carpet prototyping machines Kibby and Mtuft which the company says is smaller and more efficient than existing alternatives Modra has 200 clients across 35 countries on its roster The ABGF is backed by the federal government and major banks has invested $180 million of its $540 million capital fund Read more The AgFood Fund has committed $2.5 million over the next 12 months to Safe Ag Systems The safety management software start-up was founded by Katy Landt as a solopreneur and has since grown to a team of 18 Safe Ag Now has almost 10,000 users on its safety and workflow app that improves productivity while working with agriculture equipment In 2024 it made $2 million in revenue and will generate cashflow from 2025 “Safe Ag was an ideal investment due to its sustainably scalable model the critical proactive recording and improvement of farmers’ safety with partners such as insurance companies and inputs for operations,” an AgFood Fund spokesperson said Never miss a story: sign up to SmartCompany’s free daily newsletter and find our best stories on LinkedIn The visually-impaired 47-year-old was hit by a car near Gawler and died at the scene The Australian five-time Paralympic gold medallist Kieran Modra has been killed while riding his bike north of Adelaide. The visually-impaired 47-year-old was hit by a car near Gawler about 7am on Wednesday and died at the scene, while the driver was not injured but taken to hospital as a precaution. It is believed Modra, a married father of three, was riding to Clare from his Hallett Cove home when the crash occurred. The swimmer and tandem cyclist won five gold and five bronze medals at eight Paralympic Games between 1988 and 2016, and two silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Royal Society for the Blind said Modra was a “longtime supporter and friend”. “Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Kerry and the Modra family at this difficult time,” the group said in a Facebook post. Modra was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2014 for services to sport and vision-impaired people. he was born in Port Lincoln and grew up on a farm before attending high school in Adelaide His younger sister, Tania, won two gold medals as a tandem cycling pilot at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics Modra’s death brings South Australia’s road toll to 97 for 2019 including seven fatalities in the past week the officer in charge of the traffic services branch said it was too early to determine the cause of the crash “It’s an absolute tragedy for the people that are left behind not only the person that’s affected,” he told reporters on Wednesday “It’s just another tragedy that was needlessly put upon us that has occurred on our roads.” Gray said drug and alcohol testing had not yet been returned and it was not clear whether the driver involved would be charged an Australian family-owned advanced carpet manufacturing company has secured significant funding from the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF) Modra Technology has been providing cutting-edge technology solutions to over 200 loyal clients across 35 countries around the world for over 32 years Modra’s products are overhauling business practices in the carpet industry with yarn wastage being reduced by 80% when compared to traditional methods The investment by ABGF will allow Modra to expand and scale up its operations doubling its workforce to roughly 50 people increasing investment into research and development founder and CEO Tim Modra has taken Modra from a small local operation to selling the business’ products all over the world with sustained revenue growth averaging over 50% per annum over the last three years “Our success to date has been driven by our relentless focus on innovation and solving the real challenges our customers face we are well-positioned to take that innovation to the next level and unlock even greater potential in the years ahead,” said Mr Modra NAB Executive for Regional and Agribusiness said NAB was proud to be supporting small and medium businesses with access to long-term growth capital through ABGF “ABGF provides businesses with the funds and expertise to help them grow in an accelerated and sustainable way,” Mr Horne said “We’re thrilled to be able to support a family-owned business such as Modra which has demonstrated impressive and sustained revenue growth and is supporting the local job market in regional Victoria.” ABGF Investment Manager Alexandros Collivas said the decision to back Modra was obvious “Modra represents an ideal investment for ABGF The company has solidified its position as the global leader in carpet manufacturing technology backed by strong intellectual property and a loyal customer base “We see tremendous growth potential as Modra continues to enable manufacturers worldwide to embrace automation and drive sustainability,” Mr Collivas said please contact the NAB Media Line on 03 7035 5015 New NAB research has found nearly half of young Australians want to start their own business when they leave school Here are NAB’s top tips for starting your own business How a local BP and NAB Banker helped the Redland Bay community in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred Adelaide-based Polka is riding the booming growth wave of non-alcoholic beverages with a unique range of great tasting products and the support of Australia’s biggest business bank visit NAB’s Business Research and Insights Subscribe to NAB News to receive news straight to your inbox You will not receive any advertising material by signing up to receive NAB News Thank you for subscribing to NAB News to receive news straight to your inbox © National Australia Bank Limited ABN 12 004 044 937 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 230686. Website Terms. Privacy Policy Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin and the mercurial Tony Modra all have one thing in common they were all true Rock Stars of the competition Fans would flock to games just to watch these idols strut their stuff There was an ‘X’ factor and aura surrounding these forwards which made them bigger than the game the stories and urban myths about these legends has just grown If the AFL was a Homeric tale they would be held in esteem as the God’s of the AFL (Before I get asked about Mark ‘I’m an Individual’ Jackson he is in a league all his own The legendary Tony Modra kicked 440 goals for the Adelaide Crows and 148 goals for the Fremantle Dockers with flowing blond locks and a cheeky mischievous smile and a sexy strut Modra was the rock star of the AFL between 1993 to 2001 Modra’s highlights reel is amazing with only thing missing from his CV is a premiership medal in 1997 Modra was injured in the Preliminary Final and missed playing in the Crows inaugural Premiership side while in 1998 he never quite rose to the same level as he struggled with his recovery from his knee injury from the year before Modra in 1997 won the Coleman Medal and was All Australian for the second time in his career Modra was named in the Crows team of the century while he made the 25 of the Dockers team from 1995 to 2000 I see a lot of the presence and allure of the former Crow and Docker in both Josh Treacy and Riley Thilthorpe In games this year there is a hush and awe from the crowds of both clubs with heightened expectations whenever they go near the ball In Victoria we are often starved about the talk and hype about players from South Australia and Western Australia unless it is a story about one Harley Reid but word is spreading rapidly about The Big Cohuna and Riley If Treacy or Thithorpe played for a Victorian team they would almost be held in such high esteem as the much-hyped son of gun from Collingwood The dual between Fremantle and Adelaide on Anzac Day resides in the shadows of the Tigers and Demons and Pies and Bombers ANZAC matchups at the MCG The build up around the ANZAC eve and day MCG clashes and the later than normal Perth start time of 8:10pm EST means the Perth game has been treated as an afterthought by the AFL to fill a void on the Friday night It is arguable the Dockers and Crows game from Optus is the match of the round with the Crows rising to the upper echelons of the ladder if they win while the slow starting Dockers can kick start their season with an ANZAC Day win It is an intriguing and mouth-watering match with much on the line including the battle between the two forwards tyros There is a tease of an Ablett snr versus Paul Salmon or a Plugger versus Dunstall type forward shoot out in the wild west as the sun sets on ANZAC Day I’ll digress before we start with the review with a congratulations to Quentin Narkle who started his career at Geelong in 2017 and then had a stint at Alberton in the Teal and now finds himself out west Narkle has had a never say die to his career and tonight he plays his 58th and first game for the Dockers 53,000 plus fans packed into Optus Stadium to cheer their beloved Purple Haze who jumped the Crows to lead by 25-points at quarter time extending that lead to 42-points at three quarter time before holding on for an 18-point victory Andrew Brayshaw was adjudged the best on ground with a maximum of 12 votes to win the first Arthur Leggett Medal For the record Arthur Leggett was a World War II veteran who died on April 6th this year aged 106 – that is a fair innings but more amazing was he was married for 74 years For three quarters it looked like the Dockers were having a season-defining game they let themselves down by not running the match out in the last quarter and letting the Crows off the hook but it always disappoints when a team rests on their laurels and cruises to the line A chance for a percentage boost was squandered by the Purple Haze In the first quarter the Dockers jumped the Crows with Andrew Brayshaw Hayden Young and Caleb Serong winning the midfield and stoppage battles while Shai Bolton put out on a clinic with his running and ball skills Jordan Dawson and Rory Laird fought hard to combat the early dominance of the Dockers Josh Rachelle and Wayne Milera had a total of four possessions between them for the quarter Jordan Clark and co leading by example up back rendering the Crows forward line impotent It took a sublime effort from Issac Rankine to kick a spectacular goal from nothing to keep the Crows in the game nearing the break but that was that was the only highlight for the Crows for the quarter the Crows undid the genius of Rankine’s goal by doing the unforgivable and allowing the Dockers to kick two goals late in the quarter which blew the margin out and the Crows paid dearly for some sloppy defence late in the first quarter and they didn’t seem to learn from their mistake as they repeated it again late in the third quarter Justin Longmuir is often criticised for his for lack of flair from the coach’s box but his use of playing Michael Frederick wide up and down one wing and as the decoy target up forward worked well and Frederick was rewarded with a couple of nice goals The Crows defenders were being drawn into the aerial battle with Treacy Jye Amiss and Oscar McDonald leaving Frederick free as an alternative option the inclusion of Oscar McDonald countered the absence of Luke Jackson in a manner that still threatened while the Crows really missed Darcy Fogarty and their entire forward line seemed to be out of kilter without the big 32 being on the ground Mark Keane had a bit of a brain fade when he gave away two free kicks and a fifty-metre penalty which allowed Jye Amiss to waltz in for his second goal and for Treacy to kick his second goal also The Dockers lead blew out to 30 points midway through the second quarter before the Crows kicked into gear While Keane was still kicking himself at one end of the ground Luke Ryan was out-hassled in marking contests by both Josh Rachele and Riley Thilthorpe as the Crows fought their way back into the game With Josh Worrell and Max Michalanney finally clocking on for work the Crows fought their way back into the game James Peatling and Alex Neal-Bullen started getting more ball Thilthorpe and Rachelle were looking dangerous up front but the Dockers came out after halftime with a real hunger for the game and they attacked and beat up the Crows When Jordan Clark ran down Neal-Bullen early the third as he walked into what seemed an easy goal it set the standard for the Dockers for the rest of the quarter The Clark tackle set the tone as the miserly Dockers defence lead by Pearce and Cox shut the Crows out of the game with their pressure acts and a never say die attack on the footy Jordan Clark and Matthew Johnson monstered the Crows midfield as they racked up possessions at will the normally reliable and accurate distributor for the Crows was forced into making bad decisions by the constant third quarter pressure of the Dockers The Crows were held to a mere four points for the third quarter as the Dockers blew their lead out to 42 points at the last break Rory Laird and Matt Crouch are ball magnets for the Crows if the Crows are to be taken seriously as a contender then the role and worth of both players needs to be looked at When a team constantly finishes each season unerringly close to the finals then something must change I don’t see it as coincidental that when Crouch was subbed out of the match the Crows made a charge at the Dockers in the last quarter The Dockers were obliterated the hapless Crows in every facet of the game coming to the last change and they had a well-earned seven goal lead were among a large group of Crows players who had had little to no impact on proceedings before the last change Adelaide never really mounted a serious challenge to the Dockers in the last quarter but they did kick four goals and held the men in Purple to four points It was a disappointing finish for the Fremantle and it was reminiscent of the game late last season when the Bombers came from nowhere in the last quarter to beat them after Treacy left the ground injured On paper Luke Ryan had a good match with 23 possessions and nine marks Both Rachele and Thilthorpe outgunned him on more than one occasion Ryan has the potential to be an elite player in the AFL but for Fremantle to win a Premiership the improvement must come from the senior players to go the extra yard and work on the one percenters to take their game and the team’s game to the next level Taylor Walker is still an important player for the Crows; however he is ageing and with age might come wisdom but it also means the body needs to be nurtured differently but he was well beaten by Alex Pearce on the day Walker will need to be nursed along at various stages of this year to be of value to the Crows if they make it to September There is not a person in the land who would not want to see the big Tex ride into the sunset on some kind of high this season It is always entertaining when there is a match within a match but it is bloody annoying when the umpires interfere with the matchup by blowing their whistle and awarding freekicks that aren’t there to the naked eye Darcy and O’Brien matched well on each other in this clash with O’Brien taking the points from the lumbering Darcy At times the umpires should just let some battles play out naturally The winner on the night of the up-and-coming star forwards of the game was The Big Cohuna but that is not to undervalue the game of Riley Treacy finished the game with two goals and three behinds while Thilthorpe outscored him with three goals and two behinds but it was up the ground where Treacy excelled Both players could have kicked four or five goals and it bodes well for future shoot outs for the rising rock stars of the AFL Treacy ended up with 16 possessions and seven marks to Thilthorpe’s nine possessions and two marks Thilthorpe franked his courage by coming back onto the ground after what looked like a serious hand injury and having a real impact on the game in the final quarter when he was obviously hurting Treacy and Thilthorpe are tough players who possess a lot of talent mixed in with a lot of Mongrel and the ANZAC Day 2025 efforts of both would have brought a smile to Tony Modra’s face and the other Gods of forwards past Bolton and Rankine are both highly tuned Ferraris and to watch both in action on the same ground is a special treat Very few players can excite the way Bolton and Rankine can and in battles to come between the Dockers and the Crows not only will it be The Big Cohuna and Riley who turn up the heat it will be the battle of the two Ferraris who turn the heat into a furnace Oscar McDonald deserves a mention (his second) as he had to fill the shoes vacated by the absence of Luke Jackson McDonald’s game showed the Dockers have depth in their list to cover the odd injury or three the Crows looked exposed up front in the absence of Darcy Fogarty and it does raise questions about their depth Murphy Reid looks like a real goer with a lot of flair He didn’t set the world on fire in this game but he showed enough to suggest he will be in the system for some time yet Jye Amiss kicked two goals from the goal square with little to no pressure on him but when he did have pressure applied on him I noted in the first quarter of the game if Jye could actually hold a couple of his contested marks he would tear the game apart but it didn’t quite happen for him in this game Confidence players can be frustrating to watch at times James Peatling has been a good pick up for the Crows this year as he brings a point of difference to the Crows and from week to week his form remains consistent The ‘Len Hall’ Tribute Match and ANZAC Day 53,000 plus fans and a high-quality game between two evenly matched teams must go a long way to convincing the House of AFL to permanently retain the Len Hall Tribute Match as the night match on ANZAC Day Next week the Dockers travel to Marvel to take on the erratic Saints on the Friday night while the Crows have a pleasant Saturday afternoon date the Blues If the Dockers or the Crows believe they will be in the playpen come September Shai Bolton and Sam Powell-Pepper all went to school together in Perth and are best buddies So happy for “Sparkle” that he is back home again and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The aggregator has recruited a bank’s general manager in a move aimed at improving everyday support for brokers Aggregation group LMG has appointed a new general manager service centre and operations as part of efforts to strengthen its broker service and efficiency Katie Modra joins from non-major lender Bank of Queensland (BOQ) where she was most recently general manager for risk – transformation and operations (including financial crime quality control) If you check the box above before you log in you won’t have to log back into the website next time you return even if you close your browser and come back later The appointment was effective from Monday (3 February) she spent nearly five years at toll road operator and developer Transurban She also spent over 10 years at major bank National Australia Bank (NAB) business development – broker partnerships LMG said that Modra’s leadership at BOQ and NAB saw her improve service delivery and client outcomes Her understanding of the mortgage broking industry positions her to make an “immediate impact on the challenges brokers face every day” Modra will lead LMG’s broker service centre focusing on broker support and service delivery group executive finance (CFO) and corporate strategy said her appointment reflected LMG’s commitment to supporting brokers with a higher quality service “Katie’s deep understanding of brokers’ needs and leading operations functions will help us deliver smarter Her focus on simplifying and transforming processes means brokers can spend less time on admin and more time growing their businesses,” she said Modra said: “My focus will be on solutions that improve broker interactions with LMG LMG’s commitment to innovation and transformation is inspiring and I’m thrilled to contribute to this transformation “My focus will be on delivering real solutions that free up their time and help them stay ahead and I’m excited to be part of a team so committed to broker success.” LMG national director Rob Thomas said: “By transforming service delivery we’re helping brokers focus on what matters most: their clients scalable solutions – so they can deliver even greater value to their clients.” Modra’s appointment comes amid a flurry of new hires at the aggregator. 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Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishingCookie Settings The swimmer and cyclist won five gold and five bronze medals at eight Paralympic Games between 1988 and 2016 He also had won two silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Modra was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2014 for services to sport and vision impaired people Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Lynne Anderson said the news has shattered the Australian Paralympic community  “We are in shock and we are absolutely devastated Our deepest condolences are with Kieran’s wife Kerry and their three children as well as the people within the Paralympic community  “Kieran was a giant of Australian Paralympic sport not only because of his competitive success but also because of his wider contribution to the Paralympic movement across multiple sports over many years CONTEMPORARY ART MAGAZINE SINCE 1980 More... represents a cultural gem located in the heart of the picturesque wine region at the foot of the majestic Carpathian Mountains Vista esterna del Zoya Museum in Modra Slovakia (Progetto di Cakov and Partners Architects) Ph courtesy of Zoya Museum and Steinhauser gallery This museum is an essential component of the Elesko Wine Park an innovative landscape culture project that has been celebrated for its cutting-edge architectural design earning it the prestigious Building of the Year award in 2010 The symbiosis between wine and art in this idyllic setting creates a unique and engaging experience for all visitors One of the most surprising facets of the Zoya Museum is its deep commitment to art It houses a notable private art collection and organizes a challenging program of exhibitions The museum’s focus is mainly on Slovak art from the second half of the 20th century delving into the rich fabric of national artistic expression it maintains an open and inclusive approach by welcoming contemporary and modern art from international artists thus broadening its horizons beyond the borders of Slovakia View of the exhibition “…And Quietly The Night Arrives” on display at the Zoya Museum until 31 Dec 2023 courtesy Zoya Museum and Steinhauser gallery This artistic fusion shows the museum’s commitment to cultivating and presenting the diverse and ever-evolving panorama of contemporary art The Zoya Museum has now started a collaboration with the Steinhauser gallery to further implement a window on the global art scene The exhibition “…And Quietly The Night Arrives” (“…And silently the night arrives”) hosted until December 31st in the beautiful rooms of the Zoya Museum Curated by Kristína Zaťko Jarošová and Patrik Steinhauser this fascinating exhibition presents works by twelve international artists who immerse themselves in the enigmatic realm of the night with escapes into the mythical and the prosaic “Expulsion (of the Money changers from the Temple)” photocopy print on paper glued on cotton canvas acrylic mat varnish / pigment so that the impossibility of seeing coincides with the possibility of imagining challenging visual perception to open up to alternative ways of thinking and understanding almost in a process of introspection or psychic investigation gathered within this exhibition with their imagination loose and the boundaries of reality blurred immerse themselves in the depths of thoughts Through creative strategies such as reconceptualization underlining the value of creating new contexts and identities The exhibition explores the intricate interplay between fantasy and reality the artists illuminate the most mysterious and dark corners of the human soul touching on themes such as power structures The figures present in these pictorial scenes exist in a continuous strange space seemingly outside the constraints of linear time reflecting the contradictory moods of society and arousing feelings of strangeness Artists skillfully connect deeply personal experiences to the broader social forces at play in life igniting the imagination and promoting critical thinking Their work challenges viewers to step outside the familiar side of things the symbolism of the night allows us to escape the confines of the everyday to explore its deepest creative potential It reveals hidden aspects of existence that emerge in the darkness and challenges us to look beyond the easily visible surface In this intensity and immediacy an empty space is created The theme of the night makes us think of Piero della Francesca and his “Constantine’s Dream” (Basilica of San Francesco of the Viterbo Pietà by Sebastiano del Piombo and particularly in Wolfe von Lenkiewicz’s work make us think of the prescient poetics by John Currin and Sean Landers View of the exhibition “…And Quietly The Night Arrives” on display at the Zoya Museum until 31 December 2023 In the first work on the left you can recognise this exhibition has the merit not only of inviting visitors to confront the enigmatic and to embrace the often overlooked aspects of existence pushing us to explore the depths of the imagination and the complexities of human experience but also to present us with a group of authors who in the great world art system are mostly still little known ASSOCIAZIONE JULIET – via Battisti 19/a – 34015 Muggia (TS) Juliet art magazine è pubblicata a cura dell’Associazione Juliet - direttore responsabile Alessio Curto autorizzazione del Tribunale di Trieste registro informatico C.F./P.IVA 00699740320 | c/c postale 12103347 | SWIFT UNCRIT M10MC | IBAN IT75C0200802242000005111867 | UNICREDIT Banca Trieste In News Modra Pharmaceuticals has enrolled its first patient in a Phase 2 clinical trial (NCT03136640) of  ModraDoc006/r as a treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer — an advanced and often fatal form of the disease ModraDoc006/r is a tablet formulation of docetaxel Doctors administer it with the chemotherapy ritonavir to boost ritonavir’s bioavailablity “Modra Pharmaceuticals aims to apply its oral formulation technology in oncology [cancer treatment], with an initial focus on taxane-based chemotherapy, to offer patients a better quality of life through a simpler and more effective route of administration,” Eric van der Putten, Modra’s CEO, said in a press release The company has been working to develop more convenient It performed well in Phase 1 clinical trials of patients with solid tumors The Phase 2 trial aims to recruit 20 patients who have yet to be treated with chemotherapy men should have metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer a condition that is usually treated with intravenous docetaxel To establish the maximum tolerated dose of the treatment — the main goal of the trial —  participants will receive increasing doses of ModraDoc006/r Six patients will be treated and evaluated for toxic effects before the next group receives dosing Researchers will also analyze ModraDoc006/r’s pharmacokinetics One measure will be the blood concentration of the drug The therapy’s anticancer effects will be analyzed with levels of prostate-specific antigen or PSA — a protein that is a biomarker of the disease — and by imaging of the prostate and metastatic tumors But it also has properties that make it suitable for combining with an oral chemotherapy such as docetaxel It blocks a protein that expels drugs from the inside of cells slowing the body’s metabolism of docetaxel “Our goal is to also provide clinicians with more options for prescribing combinatorial treatments in the rapidly developing landscape of cancer regimens,” Van der Putten said “With the promising results we have seen in our Phase 1 studies we are highly confident that we can advance this compound quickly with the aim to initiate a pivotal program by early 2018.” 'There was no such thing as 'can't'' says five-time Games gold medallist's brother Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Kieran Modra has died after a collision with a car in South Australia The visually impaired swimmer-turned-cyclist was killed near Gawler on Wednesday morning while riding to visit friends in Clare from his home in Hallett Cove The 47-year-old first found success as a swimmer at the Barcelona Paralympic Games in 1992 he took the first of his five gold medals in the tandem sprint at the 1996 Atlanta Games followed by two more golds at the 2004 Athens Paralympics Modra took gold again at the Beijing Paralympics in 2008 and his fifth at the 2012 London Olympics in the Individual B Pursuit with pilot Scott McPhee He was also a multi-time tandem world champion at the Para-cycling World Championships in 1998 and was in 2014 awarded the Member of the Order of Australia medal for his service to sport and the visually impaired told adelaidenow.com.au that Kieran had "left a huge legacy and certainly quite an achievement from a Paralympic perspective" "We're coming to terms with what it means to us and particularly for his family He's got three young girls and a wife that won't have him from here on," Mark Modra said "He was certainly one of these guys that would never give up Nothing was impossible – absolutely nothing "He seemed to perform better under adversity and has been many times going into the Olympics… And not only did he get there Cyclingnews would like to extend its condolences to Kieran's family and friends While it's hard to get excited about a modified chemotherapy drug in an era of personalized medicine Modra Pharmaceuticals' modified taxane drugs could make a sizeable impact in the field It’s hard to get excited about a modified chemotherapy drug in an era of personalized medicine But it would be a mistake to not embrace a potential advance in this field, given the degree to which oncologists (and even some other specialties, such as rheumatology) still rely on this class of drugs Based in the Netherlands, Modra Pharmaceuticals is taking aim at a group of chemotherapy agents known as taxanes which include paclitaxel (Taxol) and docetaxel (Taxotere) taxanes are poorly soluble — a characteristic that has forever restricted them to intravenous (IV) administration The company and its platform are built around so-called Modulated Oral Drug Absorption (MODRA) Technology, which is designed to address two primary challenges, explained Eric van der Putten, Modra CEO and a partner at VC firm Aglaia Biomedical Ventures.  The first hurdle is getting the poorly water soluble molecules into a tablet formulation the drug runs into the body’s natural defense mechanisms in the stomach “The second invention is that we know how to temporarily block this defense mechanism for an hour or so,” van der Putten said “To make sure that the nicely water soluble docetaxel also pass the gut and secondly are not completely broken down by the metabolic system before they reach their effector cells.” According to van der Putten, both aspects of the approach are backed by a lot of published data reflecting the company’s strong roots in Dutch academia Modra was founded in June 2010 with intellectual property created at the Netherland’s Cancer Institute Its founders chose to continue their work at the academic center and managed to progress Modra’s lead candidate right through to the end of Phase 1 trials using academic and government grants Aglaia and van der Putten entered the picture with a Series A financing round that closed in April 2016 the company put its roots down and began hiring its team Modra reached another milestone: Enrollment for a Phase 2 trial of its lead compound in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients had begun It sounds like the platform is progressing well but is there a sustainable market for a souped-up chemotherapy agent in this era of precision medicine In an interview at ASCO 2017 head of the Prostate Cancer Foundation Jonathan Simons was heralding one of the biggest strides the field has seen in treating the most advanced form of the disease Simons believes new data on a more targeted therapy could usher in the demise of chemotherapies as a necessary part of many prostate cancer regimens “We have treated about 120 patients up to now with the oral docetaxel formulation and the safety profile of the tablet formulation seems to be distinctly different from the IV docetaxel formulation,” van der Putten said “It appears to be a much milder cytotoxic agent in its oral form than it is in the intravenous formulation.” That opens the door to earlier treatment and more combination options Now with an oral formulation and fewer side effects Modra is hoping to make them more palatable for patients and physicians And there is some billion-dollar precedent. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s former company Abraxis BioScience led the way with a modified version of paclitaxel (Taxol), dubbed Abraxane. Celgene subsequently acquired the company for $2.9 billion in 2010 This webinar will explore how a banking platform approach could be the resource for your company Discover Houston's best orthopedic surgery centers and what features — from personalized treatment plans to rehabilitation services — make these top providers stand out in their industry The layout of your phlebotomy station can significantly impact efficiency A well-thought-out setup ensures that every tool is within reach minimizing unnecessary movement and reducing patient wait times own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment View all partners In a typical kitchen or bathroom you often find the hot and cold water taps labelled red and blue It’s common practice in industrial and interior design in many parts of the world to present information about temperature by means of colour cues People often talk about painting a room in warm hues such as yellows and oranges This association of a colour with a temperature is known as “crossmodal correspondence” and has been known about for many years Are they learned just because that’s the way hot and cold have always been labelled Much of the earlier research on this has been subjective and focused on asking people to rate colour patches or coloured stimuli as being either warm or cool, or by giving people a thermal stimulus and asking them to report which colour they were reminded of We wanted to examine the colour-temperature correspondence using more objective measures, and the results were published last month in PLoS ONE We used a number of tests including an Implicit Association Test (IAT). The IAT is designed to assess the strength of automatic associations between different concepts in a given individual. (You can take a test yourself here if you’d like.) A total of 42 people from Japan and Australia were run through one of three experiments We manipulated the combination of colour and thermal stimuli presented in each trial In two experiments, the thermal stimuli were words such as “cold” or “warm” presented on a computer screen. In the third experiment people could feel a “warm” or “cold” stimulus on the skin of their index finger using a Peltier device In half of the trials people were shown congruent combinations (they were asked to associate red and warm) while in the other half of the trials people were shown incongruent combinations (this time they were asked to associate red and cold) The results of our IAT confirmed our prediction that congruent pairings would give rise to shorter response times than incongruent pairings This shows that the speed of response to a colour or a thermal word is influenced by the colour-temperature correspondences Some of the results also show that this colour-temperature correspondence might only work one way there was no difference in response times between congruent and incongruent pairs when people were identifying the colour of a stimulus in the pair But when people were asked to identify a temperature the congruent pairings gave rise to shorter response times than incongruent pairings People were quicker at identifying a “warm” stimulus when it was combined with red relative to a “warm” stimulus paired with blue This asymmetrical effect is not unexpected given that colours are often used to indicate temperature whereas temperature is seldom (if ever) used to indicate colour A similar one-directional effect is seen in people who have a condition known as synaesthesia. They often perceive numbers, months or even sounds as colours; but fail to perceive colours as sounds The correspondences between colour and temperature are presumably based on our natural observation of the environment around us with correlations that are likely learnt through experience Fire and the sun are both warm; hence all the colours of fire and the sun might be associated with warmth Water and forests are cool; hence blue and green may be associated with coolness The association might also be linked to the fact that our skin gets redder when we are warm and blue when we are very cold It’s also been argued that many other crossmodal correspondences are based on natural, rather than learnt, correlations present in the environment, such as sound pitch and size Large falling objects usually land with a deep thud whereas smaller objects are more likely to make a high-pitched “ping” as they hit the ground The calls of small animals are usually high-pitched relative to their larger counterparts So the reason we use red for the hot tap and blue for the cold tap is explained by our objective test This crossmodal association is likely learnt via our encounters with colours and temperatures that correlate in the natural world It also explains why we are slower to react when the colour combinations are reversed (such as hot and blue) In those cases where the crossmodal association is learnt through experience different cultures and environments could possibly influence the colour-temperature association Our tests were done on people in Australia and Japan and bathroom/kitchen taps in Japan are tagged with the same red (hot) and blue (cold) as they are in Australia so our results were consistent for the colour-temperature association But in some African countries the association is reversed with blue signifying hot and red cold Given the natural observed association of colour and temperature described earlier it would be interesting to see if our test would produce different results in such countries “I sound really clichéd, but we really wanted to open a good local restaurant that’s popular not for just 12 months,” Heidi Modra told Broadsheet the year after opening Pinotta in 2011 Well, mission achieved. Over the past 14 years, the little Italian restaurant that could has become a treasured institution for Fitzroy North residents, almost as integral to the village as Piedimonte’s. Modra’s loved her time, but she’s tired. On April 26 she’ll hang up her apron for good and pass the business to Kafeneion’s former venue manager Yianni Malindretos who’s reportedly planning to flip it into a Greek restaurant “There’s been a huge outpouring of love for Pinotta and for me over the past 24 hours travel spots and more – curated by those who know She’ll be working the floor at The Local Drop a forthcoming wine bar and bottle shop in Collingwood and having time to do things for myself,” she says “I’m really happy this is how I’m finishing up It feels like I’m finishing on a real positive note.” pinotta.com Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good BY Andrew PhamPublished Feb 4, 2011 Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. these are the need-to-know interior design trends 2022 that have dominated this year and set the tone for the year ahead Whether you're planning a refurbishment project or looking to make small seasonal changes to refresh your home decor the top interior design trends of 2022 offer inspiration for Fall and beyond The beauty of home decor and interior design trends is that they are ever-evolving meaning you don't have to redecorate with every seasonal change instead you can simply take away new design elements to incorporate into your existing scheme to offer any room a renewed lease of life for the months ahead As our personal sanctuaries away from a busy world many of us find solace in the world of interior design Whether you've worked on a new DIY project re-arranged your space to make room for a home office or have spent hours taking design inspiration from social media interior design on any scale can resonate fondly with all homeowners reuse and recycle are interior design trends that aren't going anywhere next year as we continue to work towards a greener tomorrow.  Country style is a classic interior scheme that has taken on a new role within the modern home where floral prints and rustic materials are updated to suit a more contemporary dwelling.  "The trend has a new decorative and playful twist and shapes to create a tasteful modern aesthetic “The ‘modern country’ aesthetic is all about blending modern and vintage," explains James Mellan-Matulewicz, design expert and creative director at luxury wallpaper brand, Bobbi Beck "Inspired by rural lifestyle and farmhouse homes and painted wooden panels would all be typical within the modern country aesthetic.”  Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news expert advice on styling and beauty trends and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered The rise of this much-loved traditional aesthetic has been largely influenced by the migration of city-dwellers moving to the countryside and a demand for more modern and tasteful takes on rural design the style continues to remain popular and will do so throughout the rest of 2022,” says James “To capture the ‘farmhouse’ feeling Natural tones work well as base colors to achieve a modern and minimalist edge mismatched furniture will add to a more homely look A touch of ‘rustic’ can also be accomplished using handmade items; chunky knitted throws or maybe even a hand-woven basket would both be great to nail this trend.” This trend looks to the past to reimagine and inspire how retro design looks for a contemporary home Taking inspiration from the 1970s this trend is bursting with strong jewel-colored accent tones mixed amongst deep-hued wooden furniture and wood wall paneling.  The interior design is a fusion of elegant and decadent touches and furniture shapes that hark back to a different era yet somehow feel thoroughly modern at the same time.  The velvet revival adds to the luxe appeal of this trend while Bauhaus-style furniture and geometric prints add a more bohemian feel to the overall aesthetic "Afterglow is a nostalgic look back at the glamour and richness of 1970s fashion and interiors updated with a modern sleekness for today's urban spaces." "The collection harks back to the quintessential brown and orange color pairing reinvigorated in a subtle symphony of earth tones and textured wood finishes that warms the home during the colder months Rich Velvet upholstery enhances the contemporary shapes and bold patterns of the home accessories made more luxurious by accents of gold and ribbed glass.  While velvet has been a huge trend over the last few years, it still remains a popular choice for many. Rachel Epstein, Design Specialist and Creative Director of CARME Home says that a retro revival will see the luxe fabric continue to be a key material in the home in AW 2022 "Due to the '70s retro revival we are seeing all over interior design velvet is one of the most prominent comebacks!" exclaims Rachel "A fabric that can sometimes be tricky to style but beautiful when done correctly." "When looking to add a touch of velvet elegance to your home consider what other fabrics that item will be paired with or stools are a great place to start experimenting with this luxurious material." Adding subtle hints of the fabric will add an elegant finish to any room while bigger pieces like velvet sofas and armchairs make a bold statement.  Making a powerful statement with a neutral color palette and comforting textures is a continuing trend one that encapsulates the need to create a grounding backdrop to our busy daily lives "This trend creates a calm haven of neutral tones with complementary warm hues and rich accent colors," Philippa explains “Neutrals and earth tones will be a key interior trend throughout the Autumn and Winter months this year The popularity of these tones in homeware has been on the rise over the course of 2022 and will truly come into their own during A/W as the palette is perfect for this time of year," says James promote calm and tranquillity in the home and can create a real sense of comfort I would suggest that the best way to utilize this color palette would be to use these tones on the ‘base’ items within your home - carpets “Styling with neutrals is all about building textures," advises Alexandra Fryer home design stylist at John Lewis & Partners "Layering contrasting materials like chunky knits and soft linens in natural tones create a palette of interest and a sense of calm." earthy colors such as soft browns and oranges down to mustard yellows and khaki greens Warm undertones are amplified by diffused and low lighting to create an atmospheric space.”  “Whilst still being drawn to the tranquillity of nature and the palettes of the changing season color is very much on people’s shopping lists – introduced with easily interchangeable products such as rugs Taking inspiration from age-old gothic architecture and the arts and crafts movement of the late 19th century this design trend taps into the darker side of interiors The brooding darker color palette we've seen in recent years is enhanced by intricate patterns and layers of delicate textures to add gothic appeal.  “Whimsigoth is a rising trend that perfectly lends itself to cold evenings and dark nights," explains James "The style is inspired by a typically gothic aesthetic but with a slightly lighter and fairytale-esque feel.  “To incorporate the trend into your homeware dark colors such as navy blue and emerald green Velvets and satins are also a perfect way to create the enchanting “Vintage lamps shaped like butterflies and flowers are perfect for this look and can add so much personality and color to a room," says James suns - particularly in a hand-drawn style.  "The great thing about this trend is that individual and vintage items work a treat which can be sourced cheaply and sustainably at charity shops and car boot sales.” “Another key element of the gothic homeware trend is maximalism never fear; rather than filling your home’s surfaces with trinkets and photos a more purposeful way to embody the trend is with clashing colors Multifunctional spaces will also reign for the rest of 2022 and beyond, according to Rachel, thanks to the continuation of office closures and the popularity of working from home:  "Thanks to our ‘new normal’ of remote working homes have changed to suit the needs of the whole house if you don’t have the space to dedicate an entire four walls with square footage to the cause Invest in furniture that serves more than one purpose Whether it’s a dressing table that converts into a desk or a mirror that hides a jewelry cabinet there are plenty of brilliant furniture pieces that act as storage solutions." ethical choices will remain a huge focus for many people.  "There is ever more focus on sustainability in our homes, from the products we use to how we design a space," says designer Jojo Bradley “Sustainable home decor is not so much a trend but more of a movement in the interior space," says James "This shift will of course go beyond A/W 2022/23 but the demand for more sustainable products in the home is only going to increase So whether it's longer-term home improvements or quick buys for holidays and parties sustainability will be at the top of the agenda for many customers." "If you’re looking to make more sustainable choices within the home I would recommend a combination of utilizing second-hand treasures sourced via thrifting ethically sourced homewares which will stand the test of time.” If you're looking to give your walls a lick of paint, brands like Edward Bulmer use only pure and pride themselves on being carbon neutral and 100% toxin-free.  "With their primitive foundations and organic grandeur and beauty and meandering bends within architecture and design are providing a sense of being cocooned and comforted A feeling of being comforted and soothed plays to our subconscious mind and influences us unknowingly to be drawn to curved products and shapes." perfect for adding a pop of calming color to any living space explains how green can be used in both big and small ways throughout your home: "Sage and mineral-based greens bring nature indoors and enrich interior spaces.  However a whole green room can seem a bit daunting If you love the color but don’t want to make any permanent changes add pops of rich jewel-toned greens through your cushions such as vases and candlesticks. Green towels and accessories can also add an extra level of depth to a bathroom for the colder months." And best of all this effortlessly paired back decor trend will endure well into 2023.   this season we will experience The Orient in ethereal full wall-scaped murals that will certainly make a bold statement.  "Adding a complete scene to your wall creates an instant focal point," she notes "Silvers and deep greens add harmony while hand-drawn Herons wading through silvery lily ponds and framed by interesting foliage results in a show-stopping theme Both Dulux and Pantone chose cool shades for their annual 'Color of the Year' predictions setting a new interior design trend for 2022 which is set to continue to grow in popularity for next season also "Cooler colors will start to creep into our homes, led by Pantone’s Very Peri and Dulux’s Bright Skies," predicts Sylvia James, Interior designer at HomeHow.  "Bright Skies works very well with light wood tones whilst Very Peri can be used to add more energy to interiors currently dominated by whites and greys For those not wishing to go overboard with these tones "Display shelves and open spaces have already been seen in other parts of the home for years," says Jenni Greenwood "It takes your space from a functional space to more of a place to entertain." explains how open shelving adds a cozy element to the home: "This is definitely more of a contemporary option that can look super stylish when done correctly Tamara KellySocial Links NavigationLifestyle EditorTamara is a highly experienced homes and interiors journalist with a career spanning over 22 years Now the Lifestyle Editor of womanandhome.com she previously spent 18 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home she gained a wealth of knowledge and honed her skills and passion for styling and writing about every aspect of lifestyle and interiors Tamara has been an ambassador for leading interior brands on multiple occasions including appearing on Matalan’s The Show and presenting at top interior trend forecasting events such as the Autumn Fair and Spring Fair performing at the Ryman Auditorium in 2004 in Nashville Some songwriters are able to write songs about those turns in life too painful to talk about When I met Merle Haggard aboard his tour bus in the early summer of 2001 he no longer looked much like the hard-scrabble outlaw of his 20s but a man who had been tempered by the ups and downs of riches and bankruptcy He had come a long distance since his boyhood in a converted boxcar on the wrong side of the tracks and the troubled times when he served more than two years in San Quentin for robbery But once Merle Haggard began to sing instead of steal for a living he became the living link to country music before it went Hollywood lonely nights looking up at an orange moon "I don't like music that has no message of any kind." But I thought his songs didn't send messages so much as they shared what poured from his heart We spoke to him in 2001 about his album If I Could Only Fly "I'm Still Your Daddy," recollected how a father tells his son that he was once in prison — a conversation Merle Haggard had to have with his children "Think About a Lullaby," was suggested to Merle Haggard by his wife It is a song to send love to a child who didn't quite make it into this world but would never leave Merle Haggard's heart and dreams I like to think that he's singing it to her now Become an NPR sponsor and actor Ingrid Veninger joined post-secondary students and faculty for a Q&A Post-secondary students and faculty learned valuable lessons about DIY filmmaking from director producer and actor Ingrid Veninger as she presented her film Modra (2010) to the Higher Learning audience which was Veninger's first solo-directorial project saw the director taking great risks filming in her native Slovakia and employing a cast of almost entirely first-time actors Veninger participated in a Q&A session in which she described her experiences working with non-professional actors such as Modra's star and Veninger's daughter The director also discussed the complications of funding independent Canadian films – both from the perspective of a filmmaker The legacy of Canadian cinema was a theme that ran throughout the discussion Other topics included: the relationship between directors and cinematographers This Higher Learning event was held on January 21 Associate Director Canadian Programming at TIFF Bell Lightbox FILMOGRAPHY BIBLIOGRAPHY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES See more past events and digital resources The five-time gold medallist was hit by a car in the town of Gawler I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Kieran Modra has died after being hit by a car while riding his bike north of Adelaide on Wednesday. The 47-year-old, who was visually impaired, collided with a car that was travelling in the same direction on a road near the town of Gawler, South Australia, local media reported. "We are very saddened to hear of the passing of long-time supporter and friend of the RSB, Kieran Modra, in a cycling accident on Wednesday morning," Australia's Royal Society for the Blind said in a Facebook post. "Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife Kerry and the Modra family at this difficult time." Modra, a swimmer and tandem cyclist, claimed five gold and five bronze medals at eight Paralympic Games between 1988 and 2016, along with two silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Erica says she can hardly believe she’s the mother She has two ongoing projects and studies diseases that involve viruses together with colleagues from the institute Senior Researcher at the RSU Institute of Microbiology and Virology ‘These are diseases that mainly affect the nervous system and autoimmune diseases diseases where a virus is the triggering factor there has been a lot of talk about myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome which has become an issue in cases of long COVID or post-COVID syndrome This is when a person feels tired for six months or more and has the same symptoms as with chronic fatigue syndrome,’ Murovska says explaining the work she does ‘If COVID patients feel fatigue for an extended period of time they develop this new disease – chronic fatigue syndrome We can therefore conclude that SARS-CoV-2 is not so harmless after all which initiates and triggers various autoimmune diseases.’ Murovska studies other diseases with her colleagues at the institute where a virus is one of the most common triggers and a number of autoimmune diseases of the blood system ‘We also study chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis which are associated with having viral infections as a trigger It's all very exciting and there is so much that is still unknown Researchers are particularly interested now that these cases of long COVID have emerged.’ scientists at the Institute of Microbiology and Virology use patients’ biological material (blood etc.) to look for the virus as well as antibodies and other markers of viral infection The data is then matched with the patient’s clinical picture in order to find patterns and make new discoveries one step at a time because no one can ever know everything about viruses But their educational background has changed most of us were researchers with a medical background it is only I and the lead researcher Šimons Svirskis who are doctors with a medical degree: Diāna Arāja is a pharmacist and our new employee Lauma Ieviņa is a physiotherapist Our new colleagues first came to the institute to work on their semester papers then on their bachelor’s and master’s theses Those who have defended their doctoral theses now form the core of the institute but there are young people who do not stay with us because of the low salaries You cannot survive on a researcher’s salary and still support your family you have to admit it so that it does not escalate and turn into a big waste of money and time You have to be interested in learning and researching all the time If you work with no interest in the outcome such as the polymerase chain reaction invented in 1983 by American biochemist Kary Mullis which allows scientists to take a very small sample of DNA and amplify it (or part of it) to an amount large enough to be studied in detail Mullis won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for this invention and get the right amount of sleep and rest I would recommend taking extra vitamin D as it really helps And remember not to overdo it and start taking various supplements and immunity-boosting drugs without needing to If your family doctor tells you to take something There is no point in buying everything without thinking because it takes too long and it is too hard especially if you have to spend half the day picking cranberries in a marsh.. Looking at what is happening in the world and in Latvia at the moment I think about what is going to happen to the elderly people in our country who have small pensions – I do not see how they will be able to survive These matters and the entire system are disorganised I know a lot of people with pensions below 500 EUR How will they be able to live in the winter with such high heating costs I am very worried about the bureaucracy at the university and in science we did more work and research than paperwork there’s an endless stream of papers – you can barely manage to fill one out in before the next one comes I think it is a great opportunity to make your voice heard © 2025 Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, Rīga, LV-1007, Latvia Set out on a trip to this small town surrounded by vineyards Everyone in Slovakia should go to Modra at least once in their life who has lived in Modra for seven months (and has been the only American there The once royal town was the home of one of the most shining personalities of the history of Slovakia who is also responsible for how difficult the Slovak language is Modra is just a short bus or car-ride away from the capital and is a destination for wine lovers and those partial to (or curious about) majolica The Spectacular Slovakia travel podcast is the latest addition to our range of travel-related products This programme is part of The Slovak Spectator subscription and our readers receive it every Thursday morning as part of their subscription More information:Print+audio: shop.spectator.sme.sk/newspaperOnline+audio: www.sme.sk/predplatne-spectator Building to become cultural and creative center has been opened to the public as a new cultural and creative center following a massive reconstruction A helping hand in the heart of Europe offers for you Slovakia travel guide which will be used for cultural and educational activities while each room will have a different focus supporting the region's traditional crafts A complete revitalisation of its garden is expected to be completed by the end of the year A cultural and creative center for winemakers and the public is to be created in the manor house while there will also be various exhibitions and events and a wine bar with its own cellar and wine store An important part of the project is the creation of a digital documentation center with a study room to promote and preserve the cultural wealth of the Lesser Carpathians and the bordering Austrian Weinviertel region A helping hand in the heart of Europe thanks to the Slovakia travel guide with more than 1,000 photos and hundreds of tourist spots A detailed travel guide to the Tatras introduces you to the whole region around the Tatra mountains Lost in Bratislava? Impossible with our City Guide Robert Modra enjoyed a double title success as the DartPlayers Australia Satellite Tour continued across two states last weekend The weekend's action Down Under saw Events Seven and Eight take place in the Queensland Bubble while Events Five and Six were played in the South Australia Bubble Experienced Modra scooped both titles at Queensland Pine Rivers Darts Club at South Australia Kadina Darts Club the titles were shared between Bill Aitken and Matt Mullen who impressed with a 92.5 average in his final win over Mick Lacey This year's DPA circuit has been split into seven State Bubbles each featuring five double-header weekends The top eight players from each State's Order of Merit after the ten events will then progress to compete in the 64-player World Championship Qualifier The next weekend of the DPA Satellite Tour is planned for June 12-13. Full details can be found on the DartPlayers Australia website Click here for full DPA Satellite Tour results and stats. Powered by Zoocha 2 min readPublished 14 November 2019 7:48am ShareGet SBS News daily and direct to your InboxSign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.Your email address *Morning (Mon–Fri) AUSSIE veteran Rob Modra will make his big stage return at the Australian Darts Masters in August after lifting the Simon Whitlock Trophy in Geelong last weekend Modra – a two-time Auckland Darts Masters qualifier – will make his third World Series of Darts appearance in Wollongong this summer after claiming the most ranking points across the second weekend of DPA ProTour action in 2024 Geelong Greyhound Racing Club played host to Events 4-6 last weekend with Modra defeating Joe Comito 6-4 to clinch the opening event of the treble-header The 51-year-old followed up a deciding-leg win over Harley Kemp with a semi-final success against Brody Klinge before reeling off three straight legs to deny Comito in a hard-fought final Modra’s bid for back-to-back titles came to an end in the Event Five quarter-finals following a deciding-leg defeat to Jeremy Fagg Fagg averaged 100.66 as he fought back from 4-1 down to triumph 19 and 13 darts to complete a superb comeback Having also denied Joe Comito in a last-leg thriller Fagg came through another decider in his semi-final showdown against Kemp Lloyd sealed his Australian Darts Masters qualification after winning the Russell Stewart Trophy in February although he was denied a second DPA ProTour title of 2024 with Fagg running out a resounding 6-3 winner In a repeat of February’s treble-header former PDC Tour Card Holder Gordon Mathers rounded off the weekend’s action with glory on Sunday overcoming Klinge 3-1 in sets to secure his second DPA title of 2024 The former World Series of Darts semi-finalist averaged 97 in his quarter-final win over Mal Cuming and whitewashed Dave Marland in the last four before averaging 99.25 to topple Klinge and celebrate Event Six success Modra ended the weekend’s treble-header with the most ranking points as he became the second Australian representative to confirm a place in August’s World Series of Darts event in Wollongong with Events 7-9 set to take place in Albury as Australia’s top stars continue their bids for World Series of Darts and World Darts Championship qualification GeelongEvent FourSemi-FinalsRob Modra 6-3 Brody KlingeJoe Comito 6-4 Mal Cuming Event FiveSemi-FinalsJeremy Fagg 6-5 Harley KempBrenton Lloyd 6-1 James Bailey Grab the current print issue 585 here  or a 50th Anniversary Darts World bundle 581 here  The Darts World 50 limited edition dart set is available to order (Here) in your choice of pack Anderson Retains European Grand Prix Anderson Starts Sindelfingen Defence in Style Van Trijp and Bellmont Bag Challenge Tour Titles King and Van den Herik Claim Challenge Tour Crowns Practice Partner: Plan To Succeed Coaching Corner: One Size Does Not Fit All Double and Streak: Combine Your Practice Routines Target Kick Off 2025 launch Season Northfield’s Whitewash Win Highlights Harbourne League Cup UKDA National League Previews: Hotdogs Head Four Oaks League Towe’s Take: Controversy Sees Champions Lancashire Defeat Essex © Copyright - Darts World | Web Design by Receptive Media The Footy Almanac Missed most of 1964 with a cartilage injury Only player to play a game in each season in the 1960s His son Ben played 42 games for Norwood 1989-1994 (Thanks to Graeme Adams from the NFC History Committee) He was an electrifying pacey wingman for the Legs but let’s return to the beginning Dennis is the son of Ross and Elsie with siblings Roslyn He grew up in Port Augusta attending Port Augusta Primary and High Schools His earliest prominent sporting memories are playing SAPSASA sport.* Dennis was a natural at all sports he had a crack at including cricket At Port Augusta High when Dennis was 15 he entered five events at the school sports day – the 75 100 and 220 yard races the 75 yard hurdles and the high jump He won the Colts medal (Under 18) when he was 16 Allan Dighton his cricket opening batting partner was his mentor and adviser Dennis made significant contributions to three (in a row) cricket premiership wins highlighted by a casual 147 not out in the last one Dennis and Allan used to do extra training on their nights off at Redbanks at Port Augusta Dennis ventured down to The Parade in 1960 debuting against West Torrens having a very good first year under the coaching of the hot gospeller Alan Killigrew He got on well with Killer and certainly made an impression on him during Killer’s three year tenure because he tried to get Dennis to go with him to North Melbourne in 1963 Dennis was told in all likelihood Norwood would make him stand out for a year under the rules which were in place back then (how footy has changed) Dennis missed the 1960 Grand Final through injury which may have been the difference as the Legs went down by just five points to the Roosters His first Grand Final was in 1961 which they lost to West Adelaide and a cartilage injury in 1964 dogged his career Dennis continued to be a very important player for the Legs dominating the best wingman award (a fascinating trophy from back then) He won the most effective player award in 63 and 5 year certificate in 1964 when Norwood was coached by the much loved Doug Olds The Legs were coached by Haydn Bunton from 1965 to`67 Again Dennis  left a lasting impression on Bunts as he wanted Dennis to go to WA to Subiaco with him Lexie Noonan was making a considerable impression at the time and may have been a large part why Dennis stayed at Norwood Lexie and Dennis have been married for over 50 years Dennis had arguably his best season in 1967 finishing runner up in the best and fairest and making The Advertiser’s Team of the Year He then played under Robert Oatey from `68 to `70 achieving SANFL life membership in 1969 He also became a life member of the Norwood Football Club The concussion injuries played a large part in Dennis retiring from football Dennis worked originally in the Land Titles field but didn’t find that rewarding He ended up working in the law courts for 27 years the last 17 in particular as a court reporter specializing in taking shorthand evidence in the children’s court Dennis was very accomplished in several sports He does wonder how far he could have gone in cricket He was a very good runner and competed in various running events including the Bay Sheffield and the Whyalla Gift Dennis was run out of the Bay Sheffield at the semi final stage one year He then put his footy boots on and won the footballers’ race Dennis got his golf handicap down to two and when a couple of entrants withdrew from the SA Open one year Dennis  competed as an amateur and actually outperformed the pros he was drawn to play against on the day Dennis and Lexie have three children: Simon who many consider may have made it at The Parade had he not had not been working in the night club industry; Ben am accomplished performer for the Legs across 42 games from `89 to `94 (unfortunately a knee injury affected Ben’s career) and Georgia who works for Rockford Wines Dennis and Lexie lead a quiet life in general but I’m reliably informed the fish may shudder if they see Dennis heading out in his boat Dennis Modra is a very important part of the Norwood Football Club’s history and everyone  thanks Dennis for his fine contribution to the club and the game Read Dennis’s profile at the Redlegs Museum HERE. I can’t add much more than you will find in his Redlegs Museum profile accept to reinforce that he was a very popular team mate who was highly regarded for his straight running  Like so many small players he suffered leg injuries far too often which limited his career He was right up there with the best of Norwood’s wingmen that I have seen over the years He helped with the Past Players Association for a period  He was employed as a court reporter and operated special type writing machines to record proceedings He now lives at Point Turton on the Yorke Peninsula and spends a lot of time fishing It would be hard to find any dirt on Dennis The Modras are a very good family and I wish them all luck Past Norwood team mate and good friend Bob Haines adds: Dennis was a fantastic footballer quick and tough with a low centre of gravity which certainly helped him A group of us used to meet at Dennis’s place before games and used to consume a medical concoction which was given the green light by the doctors and included Sustagen from the chemist We used to have races in the Volkswagens down Henley way:Brian Norsworthy Dennis and myself used to have a speedboat and we used to go down to Goolwa Invariably the majority of the Norwood side would find out and would come down and go water skiing (they’d never put in any money for the fuel so we reckon remuneration is owed so with inflation added on let’s settle for say 20 grand that should do the trick!) Dennis was also a huge lover of rabbit trapping on one occasion Dennis and myself were having a crack at rabbiting and Dennis said “We should we go home or go to the pub.” I replied “What do you reckon!” We arrived at the Werooka pub and I went,”Sorry I’ve forgotten my wallet,” Dennis must have been expecting that old trick as he replied I took $50 bucks out of your wallet already back at the house!” Summing up Dennis has been a good mate for over 50 years now we all enjoy his company immensely.My life is certainly for the better having had Dennis as a part of it with lots of things are happening behind the scenes currently to try to make sure sporting institution is maintained Rulebook also had the privilege of being coached by Killer at Norwood High When Killer organized triple Brownlow Medalist Bob Skilton to present their awards he introduced Rulebook to Bob: “This is Malcolm He has the best football brain of anyone I have ever coached.” Skilton stood to attention thinking he’d just been introduced to a future champion Killer followed up: “It’s just a pity he can’t play!” “I’m just rapt that Killer rates my footy brain.” Their gun player Olaf Bode (who went on to play for the Redlegs and the Panthers) couldn’t stop laughing either Doug Olds played cricket for Payneham for the Olds and Bolds side – let’s say a collection of more mature gentlemen Rulebook filled in for one game as a young buck Rulebook was enjoying the history lesson so much he told the batsmen to get their heads dwon and play for red ink so he could hear more stories All photos courtesy of the Modra family and also the  NFC History Committee Read more from Rulebook HERE. Contact Rulebook for the purchase of  The Definitive Rulebook HERE. The Tigers (Covid) Almanac 2020 will be published in the coming weeks. It will have all the usual features – a game by game account of the Tigers season – and will also include some of the best Almanac writing from the Covid winter.  Pre-order right now HERE To return to the www.footyalmanac.com.au  home page click HERE The opinions expressed in their articles are their own I grew up with red and blue blood coursing through my veins even when we moved down to Henley Beach when I was only ten months old We would regularly make the trip out to the Parade dropping in to my grandparents’ place on Beulah Road I certainly remember Dennis Modra very well I was too young to remember anything much about 1960 or ‘61 so may have missed some of Dennis’ best years For the rest of his career he had the misfortune to play through a pretty unsuccessful period for Norwood often swam with him in the Kensington and Norwood swimming pool during the early sixties Over the years of enjoying his exciting play one particular game stands out in my mind It was a game between Norwood and Centrals at the Adelaide Oval The game was nearing its closure with Centrals a few points in front Behind the stand a big storm was brewing as evidenced by big black clouds The ball was delivered to Modra at half forward Daryl Hicks (if memory serves me correctly) crashed into Modra’s back in attempting a spoil The umpire (only 1 in those days) allowed play to go on allowing Centrals to win a 25 metre penalty and a charging report laid on K G Cunningham’s sports show admitted his error and also confessed he had a shocking day with a delightful long and accurate kick and very fair Tom Grulisich was the Central player who charged Denis Modra from behind meaning that despite making the top four we started the season with a loss to Woodville and ended the minor round with a loss to Central and so incensed with Lee’s lack of a decision our Seconds full-forward of the time Sid Simeon ran onto the field post siren and had more than a word to Lees I think the smack in the mouth to Lees earned Simeon who had shown much promise during the season Dennis Modra was an extremely popular player with the Norwood fans I remember a game against Woodville at the Parade in 1968 Modra was on the bench and Norwood were being well beaten Modra came onto the ground amid huge cheers from the crowd He then proceeded to kick a long drop kick goal in the wet Good to see some of the earlier generation of Redlegs (Demons even) being covered ‘Book Such great names to come out of that era and unfortunately no premierships to show for it I had the pleasure of playing golf with Dennis at Flagstaff Hill He could hit a wedge the length of the Norwood Oval Dennis Modra was a much loved ball player for the Legs who knew quite a bit about footy and was a one eyed Red and Blue man would often comment on Mod’s brilliant kicking style Dad always said stab kicks or droppies to a player on the move rather than those high punt hospital balls were the way better option Mods excelled with his kicks to position or a leading player in his twenties was a very good friend of Doug Drage Norwood’s second rover to Jack Oatey in the forties What a great Norwood footballer (obviously a Demon under Killigrew and then a Redleg!) being a mid-north country boy I was never fortunate enough to see live SANFL games until I relocated the city in the late seventies but unfortunately lost them over the years As a young fella just becoming interested in footy and Norwood in particular Thanks for the overview of his life before and after NFC earlier I named Daryl Hicks as Centrals coach in the controversial Dennis Modra non decision I remember my mum and dad taking me to Norwood oval back in the late 60s to proudly watch Norwood and Dennis We had many trips to Pt Augusta to visit Dennis’s mum and dad Tony’s dad lived for a time on my great grandparents vegetable farm outside of Gawler with my dad and my grandparents The boys were all extremely good at any sport they tried Sign up for your weekly Almanac eNewsletter here VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE Copyright © 2025 · The Footy Almanac - Web Hosting by DISKMANdotNet Return to top of page