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Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Albert Park: Essendon's Andrew McGrath's $2m+ deal
Bombers' vice-captain Andrew McGrath and fiance Emma Laughlin have scored a seven-figure sale for their Albert Park house. The couple put their renovated Victorian-era residence on the market in March. Kay & Burton partner James Driver, who had the listing alongside colleague Campbell Kilsby, declined to comment on the price it fetched. RELATED: Swans icon's family farewells Melbourne home after 115 years Toorak mansion Coonac rumoured to have been sold by ex-Essendon boss Paul Little David Zaharakis: Former Essendon star scores $3.5m+ payday for Lower Plenty home But industry sources indicated the three-bedroom abode recently sold above its asking range for $2.675m. McGrath previously told the Herald Sun that he purchased the double-storey pad at 85 Richardson St as his first home, at the age of 21. Prior to Ms Laughlin moving in, he counted Essendon players Jordan Ridley and Sam Durham among his housemates. 'They're like brothers to me and we spent a lot of time enjoying the house and sharing commutes to work,' McGrath said at the time. 'On days off, we had a lot of trips to the beach, as three athletes we spent a lot of time there in recovery and took advantage of the great cafes nearby.' In 2016, McGrath joined the Bombers as number one pick in the national draft. The defender has since collected a number of awards including multiple gongs from his own club, the 2020 Adam Ramanauskas Most Courageous Player award among them. He also received the 2023 and 2024 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman award. In 2022, McGrath played his 100th match for Essendon and was appointed the team's vice-captain the next year. The Albert Park house's kitchen is fitted with stone benches, Miele appliances and an integrated fridge and freezer. A gas fireplace graces the living and dining area, while floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead to a rear outdoor space where McGrath added a deck. Two ground-floor bedrooms feature wardrobes, ornate ceilings and open fireplaces. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. Mr Driver said that three sets of buyers competed for the keys during an expressions of interest process before a couple emerged as the successful purchasers. 'There was really strong interest, the property was well inspected from day one by a combination of local and out-of-area buyers,' Mr Driver said. He said that with the Reserve Bank of Australia widely expected to announce further rate cuts to the nation's official cash rate later this year, more buyers were making offers 'rather than sitting on the sidelines'. 'Consumer confidence has lifted in the property market,' Mr Driver added. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Nick Kyrgios sells Sydney penthouse for $1.9 million Actor Shane Jacobson reveals plans after buying country Vic pub Melb couple list ex-brothel, reveal wild reno that made it a home
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
KC nonprofit serving seniors struggling due to federal cuts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A home delivery of a hot meal is a blessing for people like Marilyn Driver, a retired teacher and families like John Johnico's. 'By the end of the month, that's the hardest time when you're retired,' Driver said. KC2026 provides update on FIFA World Cup tournament plans 'Without that program, we would be struggling even harder than we are now,' Johnico said. 'We're blessed to have our food delivered.' Delivering the meals are volunteers with KC Shepherd's Center, which focuses on helping seniors. 'We are the fastest growing population, we are the fastest growing homeless population, and yet funding is not keeping up at all,' Janet Baker said. Baker is the executive director of the organization. She said right now they're stretching their resources thin to keep Meals on Wheels operating. 'We're in crisis to be honest with you, and already only receiving one percent of funding,' Baker added. The Shepherd's Center is one of the largest nonprofit providers of Meals on Wheels, keeping homebound seniors on a fixed income fed. Baker said this year alone they've lost $500,000 in funding, lost one of their other programs and can now only serve 600 people, half of the number they were serving two years ago. 'You know you're going to have something to eat until that next month comes,' Driver said. 'Meals on Wheels is a lifesaver for elderly people.' 'If they were to stop it, there would be a lot of people hurting because we do need it,' Johnico added. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Now they're heavily relying on the community's support to continue providing some relief. 'Will you fill an empty plate? Will you provide us with the ability to deliver meals to hungry homebound seniors?' Baker asked. . All donations will go toward feeding homebound seniors in Kansas City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sydney Morning Herald
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Joe Pride rides winning wave with In Flight as part of Randwick treble
'She's beautiful. I wouldn't say she's a sweet filly. She's a tart at times, but she's got all the attributes a good mare needs.' Adam Hyeronimus then rode a double for Pride, taking Headley Grange ($3.50) through a gap late before taking the inside path on Storm The Ramparts ($3.60) in the last. It was a seventh city-level double in the past five weeks for Hyeronimus. Colt joins trio's spring assault Hidden Motive added to the spring excitement of the Private Harry team of Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle, Kurrinda Bloodstock and jockey Ash Morgan when he held on with a lucky bob of the head at Randwick on Saturday. The Capitalist colt, an odds-on favourite, backed up a dominant maiden win at Hawkesbury to beat fast-finishing Kujenga by a nose in the two-year-old 1100m race to open the meeting. Kurrinda Bloodstock director Sean Driver said Hidden Motive, which had mild sesamoiditis as a $120,000 yearling buy, would go to his farm for two weeks before returning to work with the Coolmore Stud Stakes on November 1 as the target. Driver said Hidden Motive was a 'four or five lengths better horse' with more suitable conditions. 'He overraced, he got pestered in front and did a fair bit of work. He'll improve a lot,' Driver said. 'Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he's shown us, he's absolutely electric.' Private Harry, meanwhile, has returned to Doyle's stables to work towards the $20 million The Everest in October. The unbeaten colt is the top contender in betting to favourite Ka Ying Rising, which was confirmed as a starter this week after a slot lease deal between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Australian Turf Club. Driver said Private Harry had put on between 65 and 80 kilograms of 'all muscle' during his spell. 'He's grown probably an inch and a half, but he's only three and he still had that bit of growing to do,' Driver said. 'He looks outstanding. I'm excited. All I'll say is they are going to have to be good to beat him.' Driver said Private Harry would have two trials, probably at Newcastle then in Sydney, before runs in The Shorts and Premiere Stakes to prepare for The Everest. Hellfire Express made it an early double for Doyle and Morgan, leading all the way to win the Midway Handicap comfortably at $16. Morgan turned that into a first city treble when taking Matthew Smith-trained Millie De Lune ($8) to victory in the 2000m benchmark 72 handicap. The Newcastle-based Welshman, enjoying a breakout year in town, put Millie De Lune in a perfect spot behind the leaders before she swept past favourite Hurstville Zagreb for a one and a quarter-length win. Smith praised the 'super' ride, saying Morgan won the race in the first 100 metres. The trainer made special mention of Millie De Lune part-owner Noel Surawski, who died during the week at the age of 90. Group 1 glory for NSW stables While it was a rare quiet day for the Chris Waller stable at Randwick, the champion Sydney trainer celebrated a national record 19th group 1 win of the season when Joliestar stormed home to nab Zarastro on the line and claim the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. Waller had equalled his own record before the win, which also took premier jockey James McDonald to a career-best 15th group 1 Australian victory of the season. Newcastle trainer Kris Lees, a winner at Randwick with Loch Eagle, claimed his third Queensland Oaks when You Wahng kicked back late under Tommy Berry to beat Pinito. Randwick trainer John O'Shea and Tom Charlton then landed the Queensland Derby quinella with Maison Louis and King Of Thunder. Loy strikes on Bengal Luke Pepper-trained Bengal put forward an early case for a Kosciuszko slot thanks to a strong finish and clever ride from Brodie Loy, who scored his first win in Sydney in three years. Bengal ($7), a $42,500 buy online from the Chris Waller yard last November, came with an inside run in the Highway Handicap to narrowly beat favourite Shropshire Lad. 'We earmarked him as a Kosciuszko sort of horse, if he kept improving, and we thought this was good place to kick him off and get his profile out there,' Pepper said. Loading Loy was grateful for the chance on Bengal, which he said was 'a very nice horse with good improvement to come'. 'Luke's been one of my very good mates for a very long time and for him to trust me on some of these horses is very nice,' Loy said. 'The last couple of years, I've only ridden here once a couple of weeks and here today, so I don't come here often, so it's nice to get a win.'
The Age
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Joe Pride rides winning wave with In Flight as part of Randwick treble
'She's beautiful. I wouldn't say she's a sweet filly. She's a tart at times, but she's got all the attributes a good mare needs.' Adam Hyeronimus then rode a double for Pride, taking Headley Grange ($3.50) through a gap late before taking the inside path on Storm The Ramparts ($3.60) in the last. It was a seventh city-level double in the past five weeks for Hyeronimus. Colt joins trio's spring assault Hidden Motive added to the spring excitement of the Private Harry team of Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle, Kurrinda Bloodstock and jockey Ash Morgan when he held on with a lucky bob of the head at Randwick on Saturday. The Capitalist colt, an odds-on favourite, backed up a dominant maiden win at Hawkesbury to beat fast-finishing Kujenga by a nose in the two-year-old 1100m race to open the meeting. Kurrinda Bloodstock director Sean Driver said Hidden Motive, which had mild sesamoiditis as a $120,000 yearling buy, would go to his farm for two weeks before returning to work with the Coolmore Stud Stakes on November 1 as the target. Driver said Hidden Motive was a 'four or five lengths better horse' with more suitable conditions. 'He overraced, he got pestered in front and did a fair bit of work. He'll improve a lot,' Driver said. 'Wait until you see him on top of the ground. At home, what he's shown us, he's absolutely electric.' Private Harry, meanwhile, has returned to Doyle's stables to work towards the $20 million The Everest in October. The unbeaten colt is the top contender in betting to favourite Ka Ying Rising, which was confirmed as a starter this week after a slot lease deal between the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Australian Turf Club. Driver said Private Harry had put on between 65 and 80 kilograms of 'all muscle' during his spell. 'He's grown probably an inch and a half, but he's only three and he still had that bit of growing to do,' Driver said. 'He looks outstanding. I'm excited. All I'll say is they are going to have to be good to beat him.' Driver said Private Harry would have two trials, probably at Newcastle then in Sydney, before runs in The Shorts and Premiere Stakes to prepare for The Everest. Hellfire Express made it an early double for Doyle and Morgan, leading all the way to win the Midway Handicap comfortably at $16. Morgan turned that into a first city treble when taking Matthew Smith-trained Millie De Lune ($8) to victory in the 2000m benchmark 72 handicap. The Newcastle-based Welshman, enjoying a breakout year in town, put Millie De Lune in a perfect spot behind the leaders before she swept past favourite Hurstville Zagreb for a one and a quarter-length win. Smith praised the 'super' ride, saying Morgan won the race in the first 100 metres. The trainer made special mention of Millie De Lune part-owner Noel Surawski, who died during the week at the age of 90. Group 1 glory for NSW stables While it was a rare quiet day for the Chris Waller stable at Randwick, the champion Sydney trainer celebrated a national record 19th group 1 win of the season when Joliestar stormed home to nab Zarastro on the line and claim the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm. Waller had equalled his own record before the win, which also took premier jockey James McDonald to a career-best 15th group 1 Australian victory of the season. Newcastle trainer Kris Lees, a winner at Randwick with Loch Eagle, claimed his third Queensland Oaks when You Wahng kicked back late under Tommy Berry to beat Pinito. Randwick trainer John O'Shea and Tom Charlton then landed the Queensland Derby quinella with Maison Louis and King Of Thunder. Loy strikes on Bengal Luke Pepper-trained Bengal put forward an early case for a Kosciuszko slot thanks to a strong finish and clever ride from Brodie Loy, who scored his first win in Sydney in three years. Bengal ($7), a $42,500 buy online from the Chris Waller yard last November, came with an inside run in the Highway Handicap to narrowly beat favourite Shropshire Lad. 'We earmarked him as a Kosciuszko sort of horse, if he kept improving, and we thought this was good place to kick him off and get his profile out there,' Pepper said. Loading Loy was grateful for the chance on Bengal, which he said was 'a very nice horse with good improvement to come'. 'Luke's been one of my very good mates for a very long time and for him to trust me on some of these horses is very nice,' Loy said. 'The last couple of years, I've only ridden here once a couple of weeks and here today, so I don't come here often, so it's nice to get a win.'
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Driver Technologies Joins Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance as a New Startup Member
Automotive software and cloud technology provider allows drivers to record with their vehicle and access their data from any device NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Driver Technologies (Driver), an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers the products and services needed to keep everyone protected on the road via its app, Driver®, available through iOS, Android, and embedded into vehicles, today announced its new membership as part of Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) a global, member-driven alliance focused on the development of open standards and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems. Through this membership, Driver joins COVESA's global community developing common approaches and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems. 'We're pleased to announce our membership in the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance, as the organization is an open, collaborative, and impactful technology alliance, accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles,' said Marcus Newbury, COO and co-founder of Driver Technologies. 'COVESA is uniquely positioned to navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations, and we look forward to engaging with a collaborative and experienced community of executives and experts in the connected vehicle and mobility industries to address the opportunities and challenges presented by the automotive industry.' The Driver app automatically captures a driver's trip complete with the vehicle's information (speed, mileage, engine state, tire state, power, etc.) and uploads it to Driver's cloud storage platform, Driver Cloud, for safekeeping and easy access. The Driver app also provides access to telematics, driver scoring, driver coaching and data sharing control capabilities to allow drivers to share this information with their insurance company during the claims process, or to ensure greater accuracy during the underwriting process. Additionally, Drivers have the ability to pair their trip vehicle data with video recordings by using the Driver app on a mobile device, which turns a smartphone into a dash cam. 'Driver Technologies joins COVESA as a new member, and we look forward to integrating their team's passion for making connected car technology and vehicle data more accessible to enhance driver safety,' said Steve Crumb, Executive Director of COVESA. 'COVESA continues to be a growing, vibrant ecosystem that brings buyers and sellers together to accomplish business goals, supporting the adoption of alliance member-driven results.' To become a member of COVESA alongside Driver Technologies and join an alliance open to all companies interested in developing common approaches and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems, visit ### About Driver Technologies, Inc. Driver Technologies is an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers the products and services needed to keep everyone protected on the road via its connected driving app, Driver®, available through iOS, Android, and embedded into vehicles. Driver allows users to record their trip while receiving coaching notifications and offers cloud-based video storage and scoring capabilities. Users have full control over their data stored on the Driver Cloud and can choose what to share with interested parties such as employers, insurers and family members. For more information, please visit About Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) The Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) is an open and member-driven global technology alliance accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles and the mobility ecosystem. As the only alliance focused solely on developing common approaches and technologies for connected vehicles, COVESA serves as a collaborative platform that brings together automotive software stakeholders with world-class developers to address opportunities and challenges in the automotive industry and navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations. To learn more about COVESA or to join our community, visit Driver Technologies Contact Casey Mannix Caliber Corporate Advisers [email protected] Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) Contact [email protected] SOURCE: Driver Technologies, Inc. press release
