Sharks star Nicho Hynes has vowed to dedicate the rest of his season to his “best mate” Aaron Booth after suffering a gross knee injury against the Storm.
The 26-year-old’s knee buckled in thick scenes, collapsing underneath his weight in right angles while attempting to tackle Storm playmaker Cooper Johns.
Titans coach Justin Holbrook was clearly emotional when speaking about Booth’s injury which will end his 2022 campaign.
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“I feel for Boothy,” Holbrook said.
“He’s fought really hard to get his shot this year and it’s going to be really nasty for him unfortunately.
“It’s really bad for him.”
Speaking after his side’s big win over the Dragons, Hynes said Booth “pretty much saved my life.”
“I want to try and dedicate the rest of this year to him, he is my best mate and he pretty much saved my life,” Hynes said.
The pair’s bond began when they were teammates at the Mackay Cutters.
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Then when both Booth and Hynes were contracted at the Storm they lived together — becoming close mates.
“He’s had a terrible run with injuries and it just breaks my heart to see,” Hynes said.
“He’s worked so hard to get back to where he is each time to play NRL and he unfortunately just has no luck with injuries.
“I love him to death and I can’t wait to see him.”
As it stands, the extent of Booth’s injury is currently unknown — with further scans set to reveal how long the playmaker will stay off the field.
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An alternative view of the concept design included in documents supporting a modification proposal for Central Barangaroo.Credit:Department of Planning portal
The government’s development partner Aqualand unveiled plans for the 5.2 hectare site in April, including a two-hectare waterfront park, campus-style offices and a new cultural venue, as well as mid-rise buildings and a 73-meter building above the metro station .
National Trust NSW conservation director David Burdon said the changes were so significant they should require a fresh proposal rather than a modification.
“If I was designing my own house, when you do a modification to your design it’s for a minor amendment, it’s for a small change. And this is much more than a small change,” he said.
Though the residential building is only a quarter of the height of Crown’s adjacent tower, Burdon said it was nearly as tall as the much-maligned Blues Point Tower across the harbor and would block views of Observatory Hill from Pyrmont and Balmain.
Developer Aqualand’s depiction of the view impact of proposed buildings at Central Barangaroo, included in documents submitted to the Planning Department.Credit:Department of Planning portal
He argued the building would not contribute to the community or amenity of the area because its apartments would likely be purchased by wealthy foreign buyers. “They’re people’s overseas pads, not regular people that will populate the street,” he told the herald.
In a long statement, project director Rod McCoy said Aqualand’s Central Barangaroo proposal responded to the government’s policy of increasing the intensity of land use around new public transport infrastructure, which was generally considered best practice.
He said Barangaroo’s scale and mixed use made it “one of the most vibrant public places and one of the most connected and successful urban renewal projects in the world”.
McCoy said Aqualand was “conscious of the sentiments of the residents of Millers Point around perceptions of view loss”, but the building heights originally approved for Central Barangaroo in 2007 would have obscured some views anyway.
Residents’ groups, the City of Sydney and other stakeholders have complained the building would block views from Millers Point and Observatory Hill.Credit:Department of Planning portal
“We recognize that there is some sensitivity to the height of the proposed building at the northern end of the site from some local residents, and we’re listening to their concerns,” he said.
“That said, we do see this building as an opportunity to deliver world-class design that responds to the unique and special setting, and we think that many of the concerns can be addressed once the concepts for the site are revealed.”
The modification plans were lodged by government body Infrastructure NSW, which is managing Barangaroo, and will therefore be determined by Roberts as planning minister, or his delegate.
Roberts referred questions to Infrastructure NSW. A spokesperson said the body had engaged with stakeholders such as the National Trust and welcomed their feedback.
“Infrastructure NSW respects the planning process and the role it plays in ensuring the community are given the opportunity to have their say before any final decisions are made,” they said.
The Langham, a luxury boutique hotel on Kent Street, wants Roberts to refer the decision to the Independent Planning Commission. Manager Shane Jolly said the hotel was concerned about the heritage values of Millers Point, the loss of views and “a loss of visitation to this iconic area”.
Similar objections are being lodged by Friends of Sydney Harbor and the Millers Point Community Residents Action Group. The group’s president, Bernard Kelly, said the fact the application would be decided by the minister was “a clear indication [the government] is determined to steamroll this enormous project through before the state election.”
The City of Sydney is finalizing a submission. Lord Mayor Clover Moore told a public meeting last weekend the council would object to the bulk and scale of the proposal as well as “the lack of any public benefit such as affordable housing”.
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During an interview on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” American Legislative Exchange Council economist Jonathan Williams slams Democrats’ latest effort to combat inflation, the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that raising taxes and increasing spending is “economic malpractice.”
JONATHAN WILLIAMS:And what we need is going in the opposite direction and actually cut spending in Washington. It’s clear we don’t have a problem with the lack of tax revenue here. We’ve hit record tax revenue numbers time and time again in recent years, but we just spend faster than the taxes are coming in. And this is a huge problem here. Let’s look to common sense, what’s happening in the 50 states. In fact, you know, 49 out of the 50 states, a lot of people don’t know this, have balanced budget amendment in their state constitution or in state law.
THERE’S NO WAY THAT MANCHIN, SCHUMER’S RECKLESS TAX AND SPEND PROPOSAL WILL GET MY SUPPORT
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Now, Washington needs to take a page from the successful stories of what’s happening at the state level. People look at Washington as this land of make believe, that say they want to double down on everything that’s causes problems. And by the way, as the economy is contracting. And people like Joe Manchin have said this and Chuck Schumer in the past, let’s not mess with taxes. Let’s not raise taxes. The economy is shrinking. I mean, this is absolutely economic malpractice what’s being discussed right now.
Schapelle Corby has called on the internet for help finding a “new four leaf clover” after separating from her Balinese boyfriend.
Corby shared an image to Instagram Saturday evening showing her on a beach holding the hand of her former partner, Ben Panangian, whose body she had scribbled over.
“Looking for a New Four Leaf Clover. ATTENTION. Help a girl out – Get Tagging,” she captioned the post.
Corby shared the original photo in April 2019 as the couple, who maintained a long distance relationship after her 2017 deportation, beamed while on holiday together.
The convicted Australian drug smuggler was understood to have split from Panangian some time ago, however its unclear when they decided to go their separate ways.
Corby previously shared the couple had wanted to have a baby together, despite it being virtually impossible for Panagian to settle in Australia due to his criminal record.
The couple caught up overseas in countries that didn’t require visas for entry.
Corby spent almost a decade behind bars in Bali for drug smuggling.
She first met Panangian, an Indonesian surfer, at Kerobokan Prison in 2006.
It seemed plenty of Corby’s 160,000 Instagram followers were keen to help her find another partner, with many happy to offer up friends.
“She’s single and ready to mingle,” one person wrote in a comment, tagging their friend.
“Only flags I see with you are green,” a man who claimed to be keen wrote.
Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half, including with a stunning overhead kick, as Paris Saint-Germain began their defense of the Ligue 1 title with a 5-0 demolition of Clermont on Sunday (AEST).
Neymar was also in outstanding form for a PSG side who did not miss the injured Kylian Mbappe, with the Brazilian opening the scoring in Clermont before setting up Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos for further goals before halftime.
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Messi then exchanged passes with Neymar before sidefooting in the visitors’ fourth goal with 10 minutes left.
Yet Messi saved the best for last, darting into the box four minutes from the end to control a Leandro Paredes pass on his chest with his back to goal, before converting with an acrobatic overhead kick.
That goal had the crowd at Clermont’s Stade Gabriel-Montpied singing the name of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who endured a difficult first season in Paris.
PSG’s victory in new coach Christophe Galtier’s first league game in charge was achieved despite Mbappe missing the trip due to an adductor injury.
Mbappe also missed last week’s 4-0 defeat of Nantes in the season-opening Champions Trophy due to suspension.
Messi had opened the scoring in that game, while Neymar netted a brace. The duo therefore already have six goals between them this season, with PSG looking in ominous form.
“There is no denying we have lots of talent but what I retain is the collective desire to win the ball back very early, to play with intensity, to never let up,” Galtier, who replaced the sacked Mauricio Pochettino, told broadcaster Canal Plus .
“The squad have been very receptive since I arrived. They like to work hard together, have fun together. But the season is long. This was just the first game.”
Launceston mayor Albert Van Zetten is the latest in a string of Tasmanian mayors to announce they won’t run in upcoming local government elections, taking the total quitting to 10.
Key points:
Ten Tasmanian mayors won’t be standing for re-election this October
Greater Launceston Albert Van Zetten is the latest to call it quits
It comes as compulsory voting is set to be introduced and a government review of the sector continues
Most of those who are part of the exodus say they are retiring or stepping down for personal reasons.
Newcomers set to be elected in October face a changing local government landscape as compulsory voting is introduced, non-ratepayers are allowed to have their say for the first time and a state government review of the sector continues.
The majority of the mayors not re-contesting are based in the north and north-west of the state: Annette Rockliff in Devonport, King Island’s Julie Arnold, Flinders Island’s Annie Revie, Waratah-Wynyard’s Robby Walsh, Circular Head’s Daryl Quilliam, Tim Wilson from Kentish, and Central Coast major Jan Bonde.
Albert Van Zetten announced the decision with his wife Lyndal on Sunday. (ABC News: Jessica Moran )
Albert Van Zetten was first elected as mayor to Tasmania’s second biggest city in 2005, and said he now wants to spend more time with his family.
“I’ve been very thankful for the opportunity I’ve had to serve this beautiful city, and it’s been an amazing time,” he said.
“My case is it’s my time to go. It’s not got anything to do with what the other mayors are doing. If their time is up, then it’s their time up.”
In the south of the state Doug Chipman is retiring as major of Clarence.
He has been in the top job for 11 years and has said “it’s time for a change”.
Bec Enders stepped down as Huon Valley Council Mayor earlier in the year amid the controversy over the hiring of general manager Jason Browne.
Huon Valley Mayor Bec Enders quit the role in March after months of community backlash over a controversial recruitment process for general manager.(ABC News: Luke Bowden)
President of the Local Government Association of Tasmania Christina Holmdahl said it was not abnormal to have a large number of mayors leaving.
“It’s something that happens about every second or third council election.”
“The majority have been mayors for quite some time, and almost all of them are standing down for personal reasons. They believe they’ve made a contribution,” she said.
“They also believe that maybe it’s time for new energy, new ideas in their municipality.”
King Island Major Julie Arnold has chosen not to recontest the position after just one term in the top job.(ABC News: Sarah Abbott)
Major voting changes on the way
With the introduction of compulsory voting for the October elections, Minister for Local Government Nic Street said he hoped it would bring more quality candidates to council.
“I hope that compulsory voting leads to more people putting their hand up to run if they think that they’re going to be held accountable by the whole community and not just the people who would normally vote at local government elections.”
“We’re committed to strengthening local government as best we can, and the best way to strengthen it is by having multiple candidates in every municipality so that people have got a legitimate choice to make come October.”
Mr Van Zetten said he welcomes compulsory voting.
“I’m sad I’m not running in a way because of the compulsory voting. I think it’s better for incumbents.”
“The time that I’ve had my closest vote, which was three votes (between him and the next candidate), many people said to me ‘I didn’t vote for you because I thought you were a shoe-in.”
Christina Holmdahl, president of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, March 2022.(ABC News: Jessica Moran)
Christina Holmdahl from Tasmania’s Local Government Association said she thought there were still some issues to work through when it came to voting in local government elections.
“It’s still going to be a postal vote, so there are still those issues of letters not being delivered, people have changed addresses and haven’t updated their electoral roll.”
It will also be the first time local government elections are open to everyone over 18, not just ratepayers.
“I think it’s going to be quite interesting as a result of that.”
She was hopeful the changes wouldn’t stop new people from running for older.
“We hope all the new incoming councilors have the commitment and the vision that the retiring mayors have had, and they’ll enjoy what they get out of local government.”
Code of conduct questions
A 12-month local government review is underway, which includes an examination of its code of conduct.
The code has been in the spotlight this year after a number of controversies including when a Kingborough council meeting descended into unrest in June, the fact a council had no power to sack a councilor convicted of sexual offences. and the code of conduct investigation into the Huon Valley general manager’s appointment.
Kingborough Council deputy Major Jo Westwood attempting to eject Councilor David Grace from a council meeting on June 6. (Supplied: Kingborough Council)
Nic Street says the review is about strengthening local government even further.
“It’s looking at the service, delivery, and functions of local government. What they do well, and perhaps what services should be delivered by a different tier of government.”
“At the end of that, we’ll look at the reforms that have been suggested by the local board of review.”
Ms Holmdahl says the next stage of the review, set to finish at the end of the year, should be extended to allow more people to have their say on local government.
“The community has had an opportunity to express their concerns or their suggestions about how local government could be better, and they have been noted.”
“I guess what’s disappointing is the very low level of input from the community. It was 0.34% of the voting population that actually took part.”
She said she was hoping to come to an arrangement with Mr Street to extend the next stage of the review until March.
“That will also cover the fact that after October this year, there may be new councilors that are not familiar even with the process, so we believe that there’s a period of time needed for the new councilors to familiarize themselves with the process as well. “
Mr Street said there was potential to extend the review.
“That’s a conversation that we’re continuing to have with the local government sector at the moment.”
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the largest employers and oldest companies in Indiana will begin looking for expansion opportunities outside of the Hoosier State in the wake of a recently passed abortion ban bill.
Eli Lilly and Co. released a statement Saturday that said the abortion ban may hurt the company’s ability to bring in “diverse scientific, engineering and business talent” to Indiana.
“As a global company headquartered in Indianapolis for more than 145 years, we work hard to retain and attract thousands of people who are important drivers of our state’s economy,” Lilly’s statement read.
“Given this new law, we will be forced to plan for more employment growth outside our home state.”
Eli Lilly and Co.
The law referenced by Lilly, Senate Bill 1, is a near-total statewide abortion ban with few exceptions. The bill was passed by the Indiana Senate on Friday night and signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb shortly after. The ban is set to go into effect on Sept. fifteen.
A Lilly spokeswoman told the Indiana Business Journal that the company plans to honor all current Indiana commitments. In May, IBJ reported that Lilly announced plans to spend $2.1 billion to open two Boone County manufacturing sites.
Lilly’s statement, which was sent out on Saturday morning, was the company’s first public comment on the topic of abortion, IBJ wrote.
“Lilly recognizes that abortion is a divisive and deeply personal issue with no clear consensus among the citizens of Indiana,” the statement read. “Despite this lack of agreement, Indiana has opted to quickly adopt one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws in the United States.”
ASUS hit the ground running with the release of the Zenfone 8 last year, a compact smartphone that had a lot of promise.
However, there were a couple of problems that plagued the device – especially within Australia – when it came to connectivity across our local telco networks.
Has this changed with the impending release of the Zenfone 9? Keep reading to find out as we test the newest release from the Taiwanese company.
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How do I get it and what will it cost?
The Zenfone 9 will be released in Australia, however there is currently no official word on when, how much it will cost and color availability. As soon as we get this information, we’ll update.
There are four colors available internationally; black, white, red and blue.
It’s worth noting that you’ll get a USB-C charging cable, 30W charging brick and phone case included in the box, so you won’t need to shell out extra dollars for the accessories. The box is also environmentally friendly and 100 per cent recyclable.
Who is it good for?
Over the course of the last decade, smartphones have increasingly become bigger and more powerful – with very few smaller options in the market that don’t have compromises that become dealbreakers.
The Zenfone 9 sits within the smaller flagship niche. It’s a phone for people who don’t want a large phone, and instead need something more compact without sacrificing good cameras, performance and solid battery life.
This is a 5.9-inch device that is easy to use one-handed. It also fits easily within pockets without any bulk.
If a phone with a smaller footprint sounds appealing to you, the latest from ASUS might be worth taking a closer look at.
How does it work?
Coming from a Pixel 6 Pro, the Zenfone 9 is an absolutely tiny 5.9-inch and weighs only 169 grams. The frame is a matte aluminum, with the usual power (multi-function button) and volume rocker to the side.
ASUS has created a multi-function button which allows for controlling certain parts of the phone with your thumb or finger such as opening the notification shade, scrolling as well as media controls. It’s quite clever, and useful.
On the back is a textured plastic material that helps with grip, but I found easily scuffs with some marks becoming visible in a short amount of time. The bottom back part also became a little duller, compared to when I first started using the phone. I’d guess this is from placing the phone into my pocket. There is a case included in the box if this is something that might worry you.
Around the front is a flat AMOLED display that, quite frankly, is one of the best I’ve seen outside of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy range (it is a Samsung panel after all). The display is also coated in the latest Gorilla Glass Victus to help with scratch resistance.
The display also has a high 120Hz refresh and 240Hz touch-sampling rate, HDR10+ and can be easily viewed under direct sunlight.
As with most flagships, it has the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, making the whole experience very snappy and responsive. There is also support from the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology and IP68 water and dust resistance. It really does have all the bases covered.
But outside the tech specs, how does the Zenfone 9 actually perform in the real world?
They say good things come in small packages, and that is especially true this time around. ASUS has packed in a very good display, which is great for viewing content and the basic phone features work without an issue.
Clarity of phones calls is fantastic, and network connectivity is a solid performer with 5G, VoLTE and VoWiFi working across Optus, Vodafone and Telstra networks. There were also none of the issue I had around network drop-outs that I saw on the Zenfone 8.
Battery life was better than the Pixel 6 family and Samsung Galaxy S22 series. I was easily seeing over 7 hours of screen on time most days. This was with the high refresh rate turned on as well as 5G – both known to drain batteries quicker. In terms of charging there is no wireless charging, which may disappoint some folks. But I found charging the Zenfone 9 to be pretty quick.
When it comes to the cameras, the main 50MP wide camera is a Sony IMX766 sensor with a six-axis gimbal for some very good stabilization, and it takes some pretty decent snaps in both good and low-lighting conditions. In fact, the night mode from this lens comes extremely close to what the Pixel 6 can achieve when adding in more light and retaining detail.
The 12MP ultrawide (Sony IMX363) struggles a bit more when there isn’t good lighting, but it’s good enough for most situations when you have favorable lighting conditions. This lens also allows for taking macro shots too, if that’s your thing.
The 12MP front-facing camera (Sony IMX663) comes with auto-focus and does a good job of taking a selfie or two, which is typical of most smartphones. It won’t match the quality you get out of a flagship Samsung though which, in my opinion, takes the best selfie photos out of any smartphone.
What surprised me the most was the dual speakers. The sound they produce is fantastic for listening to music, watching YouTube or your favorite streaming service. While there is also a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rarity on a smartphone, the quality of the stereo speakers is very impressive from such a small device.
What we think
I had a love hate relationship with last year’s Zenfone 8. I really put the effort into the relationship, but at the end of the day there were too many things that just soured my time with the device such as sub-par cameras, weak battery life, unreliable fingerprint sensor and hit and miss network connectivity.
These were things that I was keen to test out with the new Zenfone 9, and I can happily say that ASUS has done a stellar job at correcting all those things.
We have three very capable Sony camera sensors, a larger battery cell compared to the previous generation, more responsive fingerprint sensor and during testing across both the three Aussie mobile networks I had no issues when it came to connectivity.
However, there are three things that I can see turning people away from this otherwise very capable phone. The lack of wireless charging could be a hassle for those who have invested into the technology.
ASUS’ software update policy, which currently stands at two years of both Android version and security updates, doesn’t match what other manufacturers are offering.
And the price. Yes, the price hasn’t been announced yet for the Australian market, but the Zenfone 8 started at $999. Anything over the $1000 mark could be a problem.
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There’s fears Sydney veteran Josh Kennedy has played his last match after suffering another hamstring injury in the VFL.
Plus the Saints’ sweat on Dan Hannebery’s fitness after the luckless midfielder goes down once again.
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SYDNEY veteran Josh Kennedy could potentially be “pushed into retirement” after another hamstring injury; this time suffered in the VFL on Sunday.
Kennedy missed 10 matches after a horror hamstring tendon injury suffered against Carlton back in Round 10.
He made his return as the medi sub last round, but didn’t get on the field.
So the Swans made the call to send Kennedy back to the VFL. But he has now injured the hamstring on his opposite leg.
Kennedy limped off the ground in the second term after trying to lay a tackle on North’s Tarryn Thomas.
“It’s disastrous developments,” Fox Footy’s Jon Ralph said.
“It seemed to be a really serious hamstring injury.
“The worst case scenario for a hamstring tear at the high end scale or a tendon injury probably puts him out for the rest of the season and potentially pushes him into retirement.”
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PORT ADELAIDE star connor rozee will undergo scans after a knee scare in Saturday night’s loss to Richmond, but club doctors are confident the mercurial midfielder has avoided significant damage.
The 22-year-old limped from the ground in the second quarter at Adelaide Oval after his left leg twisted awkwardly under him as he attempted a quick change of direction.
He was clearly in pain as he was assessed on the sideline and was taken to the changerooms for treatment before half-time, then shortly emerged with the knee heavily strapped to play out the second half.
The Power was playing for pride only, having been knocked out of finals contention by Collingwood, but coach Ken Hinkley was comfortable with the decision not to put the young star in cotton wool.
“What you do when you manage a player is you have good conversations with the medical team and they were very certain and sure that there was not going to be any further damage done,” Hinkley said.
“It was about whether the pain was manageable for Connor and he seemed to think it was.
“You wouldn’t take a risk with a player like Connor, and we never do, regardless of the state of the season.
“(The medical staff) said structurally it’s all fine so that should give us confidence.”
RICHMOND are waiting on the results of scans on defender Nick Vlastuin after he was subbed out of the win over Port Adelaide.
Vlastuin sustained rib damage in a collision with Charlie Dixon, with Richmond coach Damien Hardwick conceding it is unlikely the important defender will be fit to take on the Hawks on Sunday.
He could also be in doubt to face Essendon in Round 23.
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GEELONG are taking a cautious approach with star Patrick Dangerfieldafter the veteran was a late withdrawal from Saturday’s win over St Kilda.
But Cats coach Chris Scott is confident Dangerfield will be fit to face the Gold Coast next weekend.
“The feedback I’ve got from him and the medical staff is that he’s fine,” Scott said.
“He just felt some awareness (of calf tightness) in the warm-up and I think in the past he’s pushed through these things thinking he’d be fine.
“And even if there was a one per cent chance that he might do some damage, he wasn’t prepared to take it. So it seemed a logical call.”
ST KILDA coach Brett Ratten says Dan Hannebery is in a race to be fit for the must-win clash with Brisbane on Friday night.
The injury-prone Hannebery was subbed out of the loss to Geelong with an ankle injury.
He’s managed just 17 games for the Saints since crossing from Sydney at the end of 2018 due to ongoing soft tissue injuries.
Hannebery is also out of contract at the end of this season.
“We’ve just got to look after him,” Ratten said.
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“It was a risk to put him back out there; we’re not taking a risk with a player we are trying to get up for next week.
“He might not even get up this week. We’ve just got to work through what it will look like for Dan post this game.
“He’ll be a test all the way until the last day. It’ll be tight.”
Ratten conceded Hannebery was in “a bit of discomfort” post match but said if he provided himself fit, he’ll keep his spot in the line up to face the Lions.
FREMANTLE‘s Matt Taberner is racing to be fit to face West Coast in next weekend’s Western Derby after being subbed out of the win over the Western Bulldogs.
Taberner failed to see out the match once again, this time with a calf issue, after being restricted to just 12 games in 2022 due to back and hamstring complaints.
Coach Justin Longmuir said the latest setback was disappointing.
“He was looking dangerous again so it’s disappointing for him and us,” he said.
“We’ll rehab it and see what the rest of the year looks like.
“We’ll see what the scan says and see what the doctors recommend for his time out but there’s not much of the season left to be too cautious so we’ll see how it pans out over the next couple of days.”
the victorian government has rejected the Ombudsman’s recommendation that it compensate residents who were “inhumanely” shut out of the state during last year’s COVID-19 lockdown.
The government ruled it would not offer compensation back in May, however the decision has only just come to light, as it was published on an obscure part of a government website.
Thousands of Victorians were locked out of the state on July 23, 2021, when the state government closed the NSW border for the first time in 100 years due to the large outbreak of COVID-19 in NSW.
Victoria Police stop motorists entering the state on the NSW-Victoria border at Albury in January. (Jason Robbins)
The Victorian Ombudsman investigated how the government handled the border closure, and tabled recommended actions for the government to take, including the suggestion that the government consider financially compensating those affected, in parliament in December.
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass’ investigation found that the border closure process led to “some of the most questionable decisions (she had) seen in (her) over seven years as Ombudsman”, leading to a “torrent of anger and grief”.
“The closure of Victoria’s borders in July 2021 impacted thousands of Victorians in few ways, if any, could ever have contemplated,” her report read.
It explained that on July 20, 2021, Victorian residents in red zones were given 12 hours to cross the border, which was “an impossibility for many, especially the elderly or those with young children in remote parts of NSW”, before the lockout began on July 23.
Only people with valid exemptions were then allowed to return to Victoria.
Passengers at Sydney airport just hours before the NSW-Victoria border closure began. (Getty)
The Ombudsman said complaints she received about people not granted an exemption were “heartbreaking”, including people who had traveled to visit ill relatives and people made homeless because their homes were in Victoria.
Only eight per cent of the 33,252 exemption applications filed between July 9 and September 14, 2021, were granted by the government, with many applications failing because people did not have the documentation requested by the government.
“Rather than fairly considering individual circumstances and the risks associated with them, the exemptions scheme was a blunt instrument that resulted in unjust outcomes, potentially for thousands of people,” the Ombudsman concluded.
Glass said it was hard to understand why some applications were not granted.
“Aside from the myriad of cases that should have been cause for compassion, it is difficult to understand how a fully vaccinated person, testing negative to COVID-19, willing to self-quarantine on arrival, and able to drive to their destination on one tank of fuel, could pose such a risk to public health to justify refusing an exemption.”
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ government enforced the border closure rules. (TheAge)
“The effect of a complex and constrained bureaucracy meant some outcomes were downright unjust, even inhumane.”
The Victorian government published its response to the recommendation that those who experienced the “unjust outcomes” be offered payment in a report published on its website on or before May 27.
“While the Victorian government is not considering making ex gratia payments for those Victorians who were unable to travel home during this period, it does acknowledge the distress and disruption that the border restrictions generally created,” the government’s statement reads.
“It also acknowledges the frustration and challenges that people experienced when attempting to obtain an exemption in these difficult circumstances when the risks presented to the public health of Victorians by COVID-19 was constantly evolving.”
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It is understood that the publication of the government’s response was not shared with media or on social media.
