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Farewell Barangaroo restaurant Bea, hello Rekodo Restaurant + Vinyl Bar

Farewell Barangaroo restaurant Bea, hello Rekodo Restaurant + Vinyl Bar

Bea, the upmarket restaurant in the multi-level Barangaroo House, will close on August 14.

But in good news for Barangaroo regulars, a succession plan for the space is already in place. Co-owner Matt Moran has revealed that Bea’s replacement, Rekodo Restaurant + Vinyl Bar (inspired by Japanese vinyl-spinning “listening rooms”) will open mid-September.

Bea opened in late 2017 with a big-name chef (Cory Campbell, ex-Vue de Monde and Noma) in charge of the kitchen. Tweaks and chef changes followed before the decision was made to rebrand the space.

Bea at Barangaroo House will make way for a Japanese-inspired restaurant-bar.

Bea at Barangaroo House will make way for a Japanese-inspired restaurant-bar. Photo: Wolter Peeters



Moran says after nearly five years operating the sprawling Barangaroo House, they have a good read of the area and believe Rekodo fills a need.

“The crowd down here has changed, even since we opened,” he says. “Rekodo will be fun, with large tables but still serious about its food.”

He adds the menu will offer more dishes than Bea, giving customers greater flexibility about how much they eat and spend.

While the refit will include a Klipsch La Scala sound system, much of the reinvigoration will be driven by chef Paddy McDermott, who worked out of Hong Kong and whom Moran credits with having an enviable knowledge of Japanese food.

While listening rooms are typically bars in Japan, Moran says Rekodo will be more of a “restaurant-bar” – one that includes its own DJ.

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Embracing the chaos, Collingwood prove they’re more than black and white contenders | AFL

This is becoming a joke now. Someone is having a lend. The fix is ​​in, surely. Collingwood wasn’t supposed to be this good. They were supposed to be eating humble pie. They were supposed to be resetting. They started the season as a curiosity. They’re now a legitimate premiership contender. In so many ways, they don’t make sense. Their stats don’t make sense. Their percentage doesn’t make sense. All you can do is suspend your disbelief, and simply enjoy them.

It was all so different last year. At times, watching them play was like undergoing root canal work. Their president of more than two decades finally stepped down. His replacement lasted six months. The coach, a champion of the game, was let go. They’d completely botched the trade period. The head of football, list manager, several assistants, and a number of board members were all gone. Their most important player was arrested in his dressing gown. The club was in disarray, and facing its biggest fear – irrelevance.

But with apologies to Rudyard Kipling (and Ross Lyon), it’s never as good and never as bad as you think. In Craig McRae, they had a cool head, a fresh start, and some clean air. McRae has always seen himself as a career coach. He’s played and coached at Brisbane, Richmond, Hawthorn, even at Melbourne Storm – all successful clubs. There’s a lot of Leigh Matthews in him. He’s process driven, even tempered, and not a man to get caught up in the noise. One of his players said on Friday that the atmosphere around Collingwood is like a country footy team. A weight has lifted.

An hour before the Western Bulldogs game in May, fans were greeted with a three-word notification: ‘Late out – Pendlebury’. They were unmoored that night, and the Dogs were in a mood. But the Pies haven’t lost since. On Friday night, they faced their biggest test: Melbourne, the reigning premiers. The Demons’ Ed Langdon – mixing his metaphors and pushing his luck, suggested the Magpies were all duck, no dinner, and a “one trick pony”. But they won again. Walking away from the MCG, the prevailing question was once again was: How on earth does this side keep winning?

For many, it comes down to effort. A common trope in football analysis is that the losing team didn’t bring the required effort. You could buy a parrot, organize accreditation, train it to chirp ‘where was the effort? what do theand stand for? and what’s in their DNA?’ and the bird would be bigger than Howard Cosell by the next trade period. Granted, there is something maniacal about this Collingwood side. Three of Jamie Elliott’s four goals came from chase-down tackles. Their fierce pressure was personified when Braydon Maynard nearly disembowelled Alex Neal-Bullen in the final term.

But there’s also some very smart footballers in there, some masters of managing time and space. The way the Magpies changed lanes and angles negated the influence of Steven May and Jake Lever. And for a team that’s built on rolling the dice and attacking through the corridor, they also know when to slow down, bottle up and neutralize. On Friday, for five excruciating minutes, up against one of the best ruck and on-ball combinations in football, the ball barely left a 30-meter radius.

Collingwood are also completely unfazed when things don’t go their way. They’ve done a lot of work with the club psychologists on embracing the chaos of the game. It’s exactly what Richmond were doing in 2017, when McRae and Justin Leppitsch were both prominent. Embracing vulnerability, as opposed to ‘power stances’ and being rated by your teammates, would appear to bring out the best in young athletes.

The career of Mason Cox is a textbook study in embracing imperfection. He has brought so much to Collingwood, and to the competition. Sometimes, when he’s flopping and floundering about, he can resemble a freestyler in a bathtub. But when he’s in his flow state, he’s more than a novelty, more than a ‘great story’. He can sink your season. For coaches, for ruckmen, and for defenders, Cox is incredibly hard to counter because he doesn’t play like anyone else. He drifts and ambles about, stoops over, reaches up, dinks it sideways. He grows into games. You can sense the helplessness and bewilderment in his opponents of him – ‘I’m being toweled by a Texan engineering student in swimming googles!’

The events of the past week didn’t exactly paint football in its best light. It wasn’t a good week for the governing body, and for the association that’s supposed to look after its players. But the return of Ben Cunnington, the farewell to Josh Kennedy and the extraordinary Collingwood win were reminders of the sport at its best. “This group’s got some belief, doesn’t it?”, McRae said on Friday night. Over on Fox Footy, Nathan Buckley insisted that we’ve underestimated Collingwood all along, and that this win was five years in the making. His former assistant Brenton Sanderson said there was a “beautiful mystique” to them.

In the stands, the Collingwood army was loud. In previous years – when crowds were allowed – there was a sullen din at Collingwood games. They really weren’t much fun to watch. Friday felt like a Preliminary Final crowd. They sang that song with gusto. They sang it like they couldn’t quite believe their luck. This song, every one of them would have told you on Friday night, will never end.

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Tim Michels wins the primary for governor

Tim Michels claims victory in the Republican primary for governor Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Tuscan Hall Venue and Catering in Waukesha, Wis. He will face Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, in the general election.

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Tower of Fantasy release time, date, and pre-load rewards explained

Tower of Fantasy release time, date, and pre-load rewards explained

Tower of Fantasy looks like the hot new RPG coming out this year, bringing with it a massive open world and some nifty character customization. Better yet, its release date is just around the corner!

Playable co-op, with a variety of unique characters for you to collect and play, those excited to jump in can thankfully pre load the title now ahead of its official release.

This page will take you through the Tower of Fantasy release timeas well as how to pre load the game and everything you have to look forward to once you’re playing it later this week.

Check out the recent gameplay trailer for Tower of Fantasy!

Tower of Fantasy release time and date

Tower of Fantasy is set to launch August 11, 2022. In the US, you’ll be able to play it late at night on August 10.

Tower of Fantasy is going ahead with a global release time across all continents later this week, so we’ve listed out the region-specific release times for you below.

UK: 3AM (BST)
Europe: 4AM (EST)
East Coast US: 10PM (EDT)
West Coast US: 7PM (PDT)

If your time zone isn’t featured above, you can check the main page of the official Tower of Fantasy website to see the global launch countdown clock on the home page.

How do you pre-load Tower of Fantasy?

To pre-load Tower of Fantasy prior to its launch, first head to the official website. Once you’re there, look just below the global countdown clock and you’ll see options to pre-load the game on Windows, iOS, and Android devices.

Main website page for Tower of Fantasy with pre-load options circled.

See circled section for pre-load options

Choose the option you desire, then start installation! On PC, you’ll download a mini launcher, will allow you to choose a destination for the Tower of Fantasy client.

Download that, then hit the big yellow launch button to move along to the launcher proper! From here, you’ll need to register an account if you haven’t already, thankfully you can do that from the launcher by clicking on the register button. This will allow you to create an account in-client.

Once you’ve registered a new account or logged in, you’ll be moved to a larger client where the game can be downloaded. Simply click the big yellow download button to get the process started!

Full Tower of Fantasy client

All you’ve got to do now is click download!

What can you expect with Tower of Fantasy?

Tower of Fantasy being played in coop

Play with friends!

Tower of Fantasy is an open world live service RPG, with a selection of unique characters packing their own unique weapon you can unlock and play as. While it’s playable alone, you can team up with other players and take on monsters found across the world. If you’ve played Genshin Impact, you’re getting something similar here. A live service experience where character-based combat is at its core.

But there are some stark differences! For one, there’s an emphasis on character customization in Tower of Fantasy. One of the first things you’ll do is create your own protagonist, picking out their hair style, eyes, clothes etc. This means you can head in with a character that suits you, rather than making due with the same protagonist as everyone else.

The world itself is a sci fi one, featuring six regions each with their own futuristic aesthetic that you’ll be able to explore. While heading off into the wilderness, mounts will allow you to get around a bit faster. Why walk when you can jump into your own sci-fi car, or onto a robot horse?

circus wheel in tower of Fantasy

There’s plenty to explore.

Will you be checking out Tower of Fantasy later this week? Lae us know below!

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The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull are seen for the first time since their TV scandal

Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull had faces of fury on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their eastern suburbs home in Sydney

Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull wear all-black ensembles and faces of fury as the Bondi influencers are seen for the first time following their TV scandal

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The Block’s Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull have suffered an intense social media backlash after quitting the show.

And the pair looked far from impressed on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The Insta-famous couple both wore all-black ensembles for their outing, and donned faces of fury when they were snapped by a waiting photographer.

Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull had faces of fury on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their eastern suburbs home in Sydney

Suddenly shy? The Block quitters Elle Ferguson and Joel Patfull had faces of fury on Wednesday when they were spotted returning to their eastern suburbs home in Sydney

Elle kept her look stylish in a pair of tights and a long black overcoat as she shuffled behind her fiancé, appearing to carry takeout.

She accessorized her look with tanned ugg bots and a Lady Dior handbag which can retail for up to $7000.

Meanwhile, Joel opted for a T-shirt, denim jacket and jeans combo as he carried what appeared to be a suit bag.

He finished his look with a pair of dark sunglasses to shield his eyes and wore his hair fashionably messy.

Elle kept her look stylish in a pair of tights and a long black overcoat as she shuffled behind her fiancé, appearing to carry takeout. Meanwhile, Joel opted for a T-shirt, denim jacket and jeans combo as he carried what appeared to be a suit bag

Elle kept her look stylish in a pair of tights and a long black overcoat as she shuffled behind her fiancé, appearing to carry takeout. Meanwhile, Joel opted for a T-shirt, denim jacket and jeans combo as he carried what appeared to be a suit bag

Elle was accused of 'deleting negative comments' on Tuesday, amid social media backlash from quitting the show after just 48 hours into filming

Elle was accused of ‘deleting negative comments’ on Tuesday, amid social media backlash from quitting the show after just 48 hours into filming

Elle was accused of ‘deleting negative comments’ on Tuesday, amid social media backlash from quitting the show after just 48 hours into filming.

Fans accused the Bondi influencer of going into damage control after her and fiancé Joel shock exit was aired.

‘Gotta respect not turning the comments off,’ one of her followers wrote, only for another to reply: ‘They’re just being deleted.’

While many fans took aim at the couple for leaving the abruptly leaving show, others offered a gentler take of the fiasco.

Fans accused the Bondi influencer of going into damage control after her and fiancé Joel shock exit was aired

Fans accused the Bondi influencer of going into damage control after her and fiancé Joel shock exit was aired

‘It’s her page. Why would you want rude ignorant people who’s biggest concern is a couple leaving the Block leaving disgusting messages.’

Others joined in the chorus to defend the couple.

‘Ignore the negativity. You’re worked hard for what you have…you’re clearly not a quitter! If only all of the Insta-trolls could walk a mile in your (fabulous) shoes,’ one wrote.

On Monday night, viewers finally got to see the moment Scott Cam told the stunned Blockheads that Elle and the former AFL star decided to quit the show

On Monday night, viewers finally got to see the moment Scott Cam told the stunned Blockheads that Elle and the former AFL star decided to quit the show

On Monday night, viewers finally got to see the moment Scott Cam told the stunned Blockheads that Elle and the former AFL star decided to quit the show.

During the episode, the host, 59, was pulled aside by two executive producers who revealed the glam influencers decided to leave after just 48 hours of being on-set.

‘Last night I gave you all an opportunity – an out – if you thought you couldn’t cut it on the show that you could leave if you wanted to,’ the fuming host began.

During the episode, the host, 59, was pulled aside by two executive producers who revealed the glam influencers decided to leave after just 48 hours of being on-set

During the episode, the host, 59, was pulled aside by two executive producers who revealed the glam influencers decided to leave after just 48 hours of being on-set

‘I didn’t think anyone would drop an opportunity like this, but I’ve just found out that Joel and Elle are on their way to the airport.’

He added: ‘They have left their show. They didn’t say goodbye, they didn’t say thanks for having us. They just left.’

Scott previously said at the Logie Awards that Elle and Joel giving up so soon into the competition was ‘unAustralian’ and ‘p**s poor’.

Scott previously said at the Logie Awards that Elle and Joel giving up so soon into the competition was 'unAustralian' and 'p**s poor'

Scott previously said at the Logie Awards that Elle and Joel giving up so soon into the competition was ‘unAustralian’ and ‘p**s poor’

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Judge denies restraining order for Matt Jones, Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford, FedEx Cup Playoffs

Judge denies restraining order for Matt Jones, Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford, FedEx Cup Playoffs

A federal judge has denied a request by three LIV Golf Series players, including Australian Matt Jones, for a temporary restraining order allowing them to play in this week’s $US75m PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs.

US District Court Judge Beth Labson Freeman made the ruling after a hearing at San Jose on the lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California. The news came on a dramatic day in which Aussie world No.2 Cameron Smith was reported to have signed on for the Greg Norman-led rebel tour.

Jones and Americans Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford had sought the chance to compete in the FedEx Cup playoff opener, the St. Jude’s Championship, that begins Thursday in Memphis.

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All three were among those suspended by the PGA Tour after they teed off in their first event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series in June. The ruling upheld that ban.

“We’re disappointed that Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford and Matt Jones won’t be allowed to play golf,” LIV Golf said in a statement. “No one gains by banning golfers from playing.” Gooch was ranked 20th in FedEx Cup points with Jones 65th and Swafford 67th. The top 125 players in season points qualified for Memphis with 70 players advancing to next week’s BMW Championship and the top 30 reaching the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta.

Had they been able to play and reached the Tour Championship, the trio would have earned berths in next year’s Masters and US and British Opens.

But LIV Golf players could not show irreparable harm since they will be allowed to play LIV Golf events when those resume next month in Boston.

While LIV Golf players claim they are independent contractors, the PGA Tour argued they were members and the tour can punish members who violate rules, such as playing in LIV events.

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“With today’s news, our players, fans and partners can now focus on what really matters over the next three weeks, the best players in the world competing in the FedEx Cup playoffs,” PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a memo obtained by The GolfChannel.

LIV Golf has lured away such top stars as Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson with guaranteed money and record purses of $25 million at events.

Jones, Gooch and Swafford were among 11 LIV Golf players who filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

Mexico’s Carlos Ortiz, who had been among the 11 players in the lawsuit, has dropped out of the case, his manager said.

Some players at Memphis warned of a frosty reception for LIV golfers had they been allowed to tee off after departing for richer prize money as well as trying to knock PGA players out of their own playoffs.

“Going to be a pretty icy Thursday morning if those guys play,” 2009 US Open champion Lucas Glover told The Golf Channel. “They want their cake and eat it too.”

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Inflation Reduction Act extends $7,500 tax credit for electric cars

Inflation Reduction Act extends $7,500 tax credit for electric cars

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A federal tax break that’s available to car buyers for going electric may work differently starting next year.

Under the Inflation Reduction Act — which received Senate approval on Sunday and is expected to clear the House this week — a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buyers of new all-electric cars and hybrid plug-ins would be extended through 2032. The bill would also create a separate tax credit worth a maximum $4,000 for used versions of these vehicles.

Yet the measure would also usher in new limits to both who can qualify for the credit and which vehicles are eligible for it.

The tax credit has ‘price and income restrictions’

“First, in order to qualify, there are price and income restrictions,” said Seth Goldstein, a senior equity analyst at Morningstar.

For new vehicles, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for sedans would need to be below $55,000 to be eligible for the tax credit. For SUVs, trucks and vans, that price cap would be $80,000.

Additionally, the credit would be unavailable to single tax filers with modified adjusted gross income above $150,000. For married couples filing jointly, that income limit would be $300,000, and for individuals who file as head of household, $225,000.

“What we’ve seen is that many [electric vehicles] are luxury cars,” Goldstein said. “And buyers of those are in higher income brackets, so that limits right away the ability to qualify for the tax credit.”

For used electric vehicles to qualify, the car would need to be at least two model years old, among other restrictions. The credit would be worth either $4,000 or 30% of the car’s price — whichever is less — and the price cap would be $25,000.

Those purchases also would come with income caps: Individual tax filers with income above $75,000 would be ineligible for the credit. That cap would be $150,000 for joint filers and $112,500 for heads of household.

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Another determining factor for whether a vehicle would qualify for a full or partial credit (or neither) include a requirement that the final assembly of the car would need to be in North America. Additional qualifiers include limitations on where key materials for batteries can come from and a mandate that a specified portion of battery components must be manufactured or assembled in North America.

“It’s designed to encourage domestic production in North America,” said Scott Cockerham, an attorney and partner at Orrick.

Many electric vehicles may not qualify for the credit

However, it could be difficult for cars to qualify, he said, depending on where they source their materials and where they complete the manufacturing process. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation has warned that many electric vehicles will be ineligible for the credit right off the bat.

Additionally, another change in the legislation would allow a car buyer who qualifies for the tax credit to transfer it to the dealership, which could then lower the price of the car.

Meanwhile, another modification included in the bill is good news for some electric vehicle manufacturers.

Basically, the existing $7,500 credit was authorized in 2008 and 2009 legislation with the intention of spurring adoption of electric cars. Part of that included a phase-out of the tax credit once a manufacturer reached 200,000 of the vehicles sold.

Tesla hit that threshold in 2018, which means their electric cars currently do not qualify for the tax credit. General Motors is in the same position. Toyota (including its Lexus brand) also has now crossed that threshold, and its electric cars are scheduled to be ineligible for the tax credit after a phaseout of it ends in September 2023.

The congressional measure would eliminate that 200,000 sales cap, making their electric cars again eligible for the credit — at least based on that sales-threshold removal.

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Yamaha launches TW-E7B earbuds with physical buttons and proprietary ANC

Yamaha launches TW-E7B earbuds with physical buttons and proprietary ANC

Yamaha, more known for its motorcycles and musical instruments, is updating its true wireless earbuds offering. The new TW-E7B in-ear headphones are now available in the US. These wireless earbuds bring advanced proprietary noise canceling technology along with dramatic design update over the TW-E7A.

TL;DR

  • Yamaha’s new TW-E7B earbuds boast large audio drivers and the newer Bluetooth 5.2.
  • The TW-E7B headphones come with physical keys for controls.
  • These earbuds are available in dark blue, black, beige, and white for $280 price.

The Yamaha TW-E7B headphones pick up the company’s custom ANC technology that were present on its predecessor. Unlike most in-ear headphones that produce suppressed audio when filtering out noises, Yamaha claims its technology only outputs untouched music signals, thus creating better sound. Yamaha doubles it down by enabling the Listening Care feature that intelligently balances the music volume with the aid of these ANC microphones.

Yamaha TW-E7B wireless earbuds colors

Yamaha TW-E7B true wireless earbuds are available in dark blue, beige, white, and black / © Yamaha

Yamaha’s TW-E7B are IPX5 water resistance and come with circular and larger bud shaped as opposed to the rounded shape of the older earbuds. What’s new also is the physical volume locker present on the right side paired with a single function key on the left. Gamers can also take advantage of the low latency mode that you can be accessed through three presses on the lower volume key. Moreover, the latest buds now utilize large 10mm sound drivers.

In terms of audio codecs, Yamaha has kept the aptX Adaptive along with AAC and SBC. However, the TW-E7B wireless earbuds now use newer Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and Google’s fast pair mode. Both Siri and Google Assistant voice command features are supported while equalizer presets are available through the Yamaha mobile app.

Battery life and pricing of Yamaha TW-E7B

Battery life on the in-ear noise canceling earbuds is a downgrade from the TW-E7A. The new battery rating is only 22 hours using the charging, which is 6 hours shorter than the original.

Yamaha has listed the TW-E7B for price of $280 with color options of beige, dark blue, black, and white. You can already order the earbuds through Amazon. We will yet find out if Yamaha will release the TW-E7B on other markets. On the other hand, the non-ANC TW-E5B model is $20 cheaper from Amazon.

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Home and Away spoilers (August 15 to 19)

Home and Away spoilers (August 15 to 19)

Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers.

next week on Home and AwayNikau is shocked as newcomer Naomi kisses him.

Elsewhere, the truth about Tex is revealed, and new band Lyrik face some tensions as they settle into the Bay.

Here’s a full collection of 10 big moments coming up.

1. Kirby challenges Bob

kirby in home and away

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Felicity has arranged for her friends – four-piece band Lyrik – to play a gig at Salt as part of a re-launch of the restaurant. Mac is skeptical about the idea, but she soon gets on board by putting up promotional posters around Summer Bay.

Band member Bob is aghast at the idea of ​​playing a free gig in a small coastal town, which causes tensions with the others. When it comes down to a vote, Bob’s girlfriend Kirby has the deciding say and she chooses to back the other members over him.

2. Cash’s past with Eden is revealed

eden and cash newman in home and away

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Lyrik’s gig at Salt proves to be a huge success, but when Cash turns up to enjoy the music, he’s unsettled to realize exactly who the band are. Dean is confused by Cash’s cagey behaviour.

All becomes clear when band member Eden sees Cash in the crowd and leaps off the stage to say hello, wrapping her legs around him. Cash is mortified as he wonders what Jasmine would think of this.

Felicity is confused by Cash’s attitude, but she gets answers by speaking to Eden. Eden admits that she once slept with Cash. Felicity is furious, knowing that Cash had strong feelings for Eden and she could have broken his heart from her.

3. Dean warns off Remi

dean thompson in home and away

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Ziggy also enjoys the music at Salt, but Dean isn’t pleased when she attracts the attention of lead guitarist Remi. Remi jumps off the stage to perform a guitar solo for Ziggy, leaving Dean annoyed.

Dean takes Remi to one side, introducing himself as Ziggy’s boyfriend and ordering him to leave her alone.

4. Tex’s hidden agenda is revealed

tex and rose delaney

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Tex and Rose are loved-up as they return from a trip to the city. Xander is concerned that Rose is moving too quickly with Tex, especially as she still clearly has strong feelings for Cash.

Xander is right to be worried, as Tex snoops around the gym and steals a photo of Mia and Ari. Tex then heads to see a group of bikies, who greet him with familiarity.

When Tex hands over the picture of Mia and Ari, he’s congratulated for tracking down the person who stole money from the gang.

5. Ziggy receives good news

ziggy astoni in home and away

Channel 5

Ziggy is told that she can supervise Theo’s apprenticeship now that Justin has been banned. Ziggy is keen to make sure that she can juggle the responsibility and that Theo is committed enough to the apprenticeship.

Theo is impressed by Ziggy’s obvious commitment to his studies as she officially takes over Justin’s duties.

6. Nikau pulls out of the awards ceremony

nikau parata in home and away

Channel 5

On the day that Nikau is due to receive a bravery award, John and Naomi get dressed up to support him. Nikau pulls out at the last minute, fearing that he’ll embarrass John and the surf club by saying the wrong thing during his speech.

John agrees to accept the prize on Nikau’s behalf, but Alf later angrily confronts Nikau for messing everyone around.

7. Nikau rejects Naomi

nikau parata rescues a distressed swimmer in home and away

Channel 5

Naomi tries to boost Nikau’s spirits after the awards ceremony drama, listing all of the reasons that he’s amazing. Naomi then gets caught up in the moment by kissing Nikau, leaving him shocked.

Nikau tries to set the record straight by reminding Naomi that he’s still in a relationship with Bella, who’s away in New York.

Naomi dismisses Nikau’s long-distance relationship with Bella, claiming that their own connection could be something special if he gave up on waiting for his girlfriend’s return.

8. Chloe becomes overwhelmed

chloe anderson in home and away

Channel 5

Chloe is unaware of the danger she could be in as Tex watches her from afar. Tex’s detective work leads him to discover that Chloe is Ari’s stepdaughter.

This coincides with Chloe pushing herself too hard with her two jobs at the Diner and the gym. Chloe is barely eating or sleeping and things come to a head when she accidentally misses a shift at the Diner.

9. Chloe gets fired

theo poulos and chloe anderson in home and away

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With Chloe refusing to choose between either job, Irene and Leah make a decision to fire her. Irene and Leah believe they’re taking a ‘tough love’ approach, advising Chloe to use her new-found free time to pursue her ambitions for her as a businesswoman.

Chloe is ultimately relieved as Irene and Leah encourage her to work full-time at the gym, pointing out that it’ll be a great opportunity for her.

10. Tane receives a threat

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Channel 5

Tane is confused when he finds the missing photo of Mia and Ari on his car.

The picture now has a threatening note attached, which reads: “Your brother stole our money. We want it back.” Tane becomes concerned as it’s clear that a new drama awaits for the Parata family.

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First-look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.

Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.

Read more Home and Away spoilers on our dedicated homepage

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Five Things to Know before FedEx St. Jude Championship

Five Things to Know before FedEx St. Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy is sixth in the FedExCup and coming off a break following his third-place finish in The Open. Most players would be thrilled to have played so well in the majors. In addition to contending at St. Andrews, where he held the 54-hole lead but couldn’t buy a putt in the final round and was passed by Smith, McIlroy was second at the Masters, eighth at the PGA Championship and T5 at the USOpen. McIlroy has high standards, however, and the fact is her ran his majorless streak to 31. Now, though, his opportunity to make history could serve as some consolation; no player, not even Tiger Woods, has won the FedExCup three times.

Patrick Cantlay goes into the Playoffs at FedExCup No. 5. No player has ever successfully defended his FedExCup title, but with a TOUR-leading 10 top-10 finishes this season, including a victory with partner Xander Schauffele at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans , Cantlay is in the mix to do just that. If he gets hot like he did last summer, watch out. He’ll also be looking for his first individual victory of the season.

Tony Finau, who won the 3M Open and Rocket Mortgage Classic, will look to make it three wins in three starts this week. That would make him the hottest player since Scheffler won four times in six starts in the spring. Also, Finau has unfinished business at TPC Southwind, where he admittedly hasn’t played well – his best is a T27 in 2019.

Then there’s Collin Morikawa, who’s looking to win in the Playoffs to avoid the first winless season of his career. Former Wake Forest teammates Cameron Young and Will Zalatoris also will be looking to nab a win before season’s end. Each is seeking his maiden victory after knocking on the door multiple times this season, including close calls at the majors.

Scheffler (Masters), Smith (The Open), Justin Thomas (PGA Championship) and Matt Fitzpatrick (US Open) would love to cap their major-winning campaigns with the FedExCup.

3. AWARD SEASON

In case you were wondering, yes, Joohyung “Tom” Kim, who opened with a quadruple bogey and closed with a 9-under 61 to win the Wyndham Championship – by a gaudy five shots, no less – is eligible for the 2022 Arnold Palmer Award as PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year.

That makes five rookies in the top 40 of the FedExCup standings — Cameron Young (No. 9), Davis Riley (No. 23), Tom Kim (No. 34), Mito Pereira (No. 38) and Sahith Theegala (No. 39) – and a tight race for top rookie honors.

“Yeah, I still can’t really wrap my head around just what happened,” Kim said Tuesday in Memphis. “It’s been – it’s been a crazy month. Start of July I was planning on trying to get my card through Korn Ferry (Tour) Finals and now one month later I’m a PGA TOUR winner.”

With seven top-3s, including a runner-up to Cameron Smith at The Open and a T3 at the PGA Championship, Young is believed to be the frontrunner. That would be fitting: Will Zalatoris, who was one year ahead of Young at Wake Forest, won the honor last season. While nabbing the award out of Young’s hands would be a tough task, the strong fields of the FedExCup Playoffs make it possible, as a win or even high finishes in all three would surely make a statement to a player’s peers, who are the voters for the award.

The Playoffs will also bring clarity to the Player of the Year race. Scheffler is the favorite, of course, but Smith could surpass him with a strong sprint to the finish. Same for Thomas and Fitzpatrick, who’d have a strong case if they had both a major and the FedExCup on their CV.

4. CUP CALL

Players have this week and next to automatically make the US Presidents Cup Team that will take on the International Team at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 22-25.

It’s not an easy task; only six players will make it on points after next week’s BMW Championship, the second event of the FedExCup Playoffs. After that, US Captain Davis Love III will make his six picks the day after the TOUR Championship, Aug. 29.

Scottie Scheffler, Patrick Cantlay, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas occupy the top five spots in the standings and would seem to be a lock.

Tony Finau won the 3M Open and Rocket Mortgage Classic to move into the sixth position and has said he wants to make the team on points, not as a captain’s pick.

The next six after that: Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, Billy Horschel, and Cameron Young. Who will get the call?

Homa won the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow and is having a nice year. Young, while playing with Love at the recent Rocket Mortgage Classic, tied the course record with a 63. Love has spoken admiringly of the sound the ball makes coming off Zalatoris’ clubs.

Meanwhile, Kevin Kisner (15th), Keegan Bradley (18th), and Maverick McNealy (19th) are among those outside the top 12 who have great match-play pedigrees and could make a late run.

The International Team’s eight automatic qualifiers also will be determined after the BMW, with four Captain’s Picks coming Aug. 29. The top eight in the current standings, which are based on the Official World Golf Ranking, are Cameron Smith, Hideki Matsuyama, Sungjae Im , Joaquin Niemann, Joohyung Kim, Corey Conners, Mito Pereira and Adam Scott.

That leaves players like two-time AT&T Byron Nelson champ KH Lee; former Presidents Cup participants Adam Hadwin, Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri and Si Woo Kim; and former TOUR winners Sebastian Munoz, Mackenzie Hughes and Lucas Herbert jockeying for the four picks.

5. BUBBLE BOYS

In addition to the fight for the FedEx St. Jude Championship trophy we’ll see a battle to get into (or remain) in the top 70 of the FedExCup standings to qualify for next week’s BMW Championship.

Those on the bubble include …

No. 67 John Huh, the onetime PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year who finished T2 at the Wyndham Championship last week, his best finish in a decade.

No. 70 Trey Mullinax, who captured his first TOUR title at the Barbasol Championship earlier this summer and was striping it in a practice round with Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas, his former Alabama teammate, on Tuesday.

No. 71 Brandon Wu, a rookie who finished T8 at the Wyndham Championship in addition to two top-3 finishes this season.

No. 75 Chad Ramey, who captured his first TOUR title this season at the Corales Puntacana Championship.