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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Health
- 7NEWS
Family of young Queensland girl with brain injury claims school is not doing enough to support her
A school says it has not blocked a young girl's access to a carer after her grandmother claimed the eight-year-old had been left to sit in soiled nappies in the classroom. Amateil Speers was left with brain and spinal injuries after she was involved in a head-on car crash while going to get ice cream with her family in Mt Isa in 2019. Her mother Natasha Wilson was killed and her brother suffered a broken neck. The now eight-year-old is in grade three at Raceview State School in Ipswich and wants to be like all the other kids despite her disabilities. 'I just want to play with my friends but I can't,' she said. Amateil can use the toilet at home with assistance but is unable to do so at school without support, so she wears pull-up nappies which staff change during the day. Her grandmother claimed the National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland offered to fund a full-time carer to help Amateil to the bathroom during class but the school turned it down. 'No matter what Amateil has been through, 'Oh she'll be OK, just put her in a corner and forget about her',' grandmother Sharon Wilson said. 'You can't do that. Her injuries are part of her, that's what makes her, so just take her seriously.' But the Department of Education has refuted claims Amateil is left to sit in a soiled nappy at school. 'The school has no record of the alleged incident and has not declined a support worker,' a spokesperson said. 'Teacher aides are always available to assist if needed and the school has recently upgraded the bathroom to cater exclusively for this student's needs.' The spokesperson said the school was working with Amateil's family and a team of health workers to review the toileting plan. 'The department will not provide any further information to respect the dignity of this student,' the department said. Wilson said Amateil has come home on several occasions with different clothes on because her nappy wasn't changed before it soaked through her pants. She also fears the young girl will have to undergo unnecessary bladder surgery if she is unable to use the toilet at school. 'It's so frustrating, just trying to get someone to listen and understand what we're going through,' she said. Shine Lawyers is representing the family in a Compulsory Third Party insurance claim from the crash in 2019. There has been no civil claim launched against the school but Shine Lawyers solicitor Madeleine Routley hopes Amateil will receive the care she needs. 'It would really empower her in terms of her recovery, because using the toilet is something doctors thought she'd never be able to do,' she said.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh's 12 ‘best' Indian restaurants for delicious curries, according to locals
Indian food has been a popular staple in Edinburgh for decades with spicy dishes being enjoyed by generations. It's said that the flavours and ingredients of Indian cooking sit perfectly with the cold weather that the city regularly faces and due to the fact that it also tastes brilliant. But Indian food tastes good whatever the weather. If you're looking for some delicious curry to spice up your life, we've got you covered with these selections, which were compiled using Tripadvisor reviews. Scroll through our picture gallery – but be warned, these photos will have you craving a good curry. 1 . Edinburgh's 12 'best' Indian restaurants Scroll through our gallery to see Edinburgh's 12 'best' Indian restaurants, according to locals Photo: Pixabay Photo Sales 2 . Gurkha Bar & Restaurant Where: 6 Brougham Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HW. Tripadvisor rating 5 out of 5. One happy customer said: 'Food was amazing and the service was brilliant. They were so attentive and kind. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala, which was gorgeous'. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . Voujon Where: 107 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QW. Rating 5 out of 5. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: 'The flavours in both the starters and main course were out of this world. The food here is unbelievable'. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . Mother India Where: 3-5 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT. Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 out of 5. Mother India Cafe was named as Scotland's 'Street Food Restaurant of the Year' at the 2024 Asian Restaurant Awards. And deservedly so. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghTripAdvisor
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron receives 2025 All-American honors
Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron receives 2025 All-American honors The 2025 postseason honors continued to roll in for Alabama Crimson Tide shortstop Justin Lebron earlier this past week, as he was named a Third Team All-American by Perfect Game. A selection at the shortstop position, the players who received First and Second Team honors ahead of the Alabama star were UCLA's Ross Cholowsky, Perfect Game's Player of the Year, as well as Wake Forest's Marek Houston. Starting all 59 games for Alabama at shortstop, Lebron slashed .316/.421/.636 for the Crimson Tide during the 2025 season with 18 home runs and a team-leading 72 RBI. Lebron was also one of Alabama's top base stealers this past season, swiping 17 bags. Other accolades for Lebron's sophomore season at Alabama included Second Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team. The Alabama shortstop was also a semifinalist for the 2025 Golden Spikes Award. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh's 15 best places to buy pies, from beloved bakeries to traditional butchers
Plenty of people love a good pie, so we've put together a handy list of the best butchers and bakeries in Edinburgh to pick up this great British staple. Over our Facebook page, we asked our readers to tell us where to find the best ones – and we were inundated by your suggestions. Take a look through our photo gallery to see who locals believe to be the best pie-makers – and please tell us your own favourites in the comments section before you go. 1 . Edinburgh's 15 best places to buy pies Take a look through our gallery to see Edinburgh's 15 best places to buy pies, according to locals. Photo: Bald Baker Photo: Bald Baker Photo Sales 2 . Saunderson's Quality Family Butcher Address: 40 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LJ. This Tollcross butchers, run by three generations of the Saunderson family, is famed locally for its tasty pies. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 3 . Mark McGill Butcher and Baker Address: 124 Lanark Road West, Currie EH14 5NY. Plenty of our readers picked this spot at the best place to buy a pie. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales 4 . I & L Fraser Address: 2 Craigentinny Aveue, Edinburgh EH7 6PX. This quality butchers, which has been around for yonks, was nominated at one of the very best spots in Edinburgh to pick up a pie. Photo: Third Party Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghFacebook
Time Business News
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Arif Bhalwani, Net Worth of Private Credit, and the Reshaping of Modern Lending
Private credit, once considered a niche corner of capital markets, has grown into a $1.6 trillion force that is increasingly central to how companies raise capital and investors generate returns. The asset class has proven remarkably adaptable, even as interest rates remain elevated and geopolitical uncertainty looms large. Behind this transformation are financiers like Arif Bhalwani, CEO of Toronto-based Third Eye Capital. Since 2005, Bhalwani's firm has provided more than $5 billion in private financing to companies that don't fit the mold for traditional bank lending. Third Eye Capital's approach, one based on asset-based and opportunity-driven lending, is becoming a core component of corporate finance. Private debt proved to be one of the most resilient asset classes in 2024. While fundraising across global private markets fell to its lowest level since 2016, private debt held up better than most. Capital deployment rose, and investor interest remained healthy, particularly in direct lending and adjacent strategies like special situations and mezzanine financing. New-issue private credit financing for leveraged buyouts rose in both Europe and the U.S., fueled by steady deal activity and a more accommodating borrowing environment. Though average spreads in direct lending narrowed by about 120 basis points, they remained attractive relative to other fixed-income assets. Large institutional investors, including pension funds and insurers, continue to commit to private credit strategies. In a recent Mercer survey, half of large asset owners said they expect to increase their allocations to the space in the coming year. Private credit's growth has been driven in part by regulatory changes that limited bank lending, especially to mid-sized or complex borrowers. That vacuum created space for lenders like Third Eye Capital, which built a model around understanding business fundamentals beyond the balance sheet. 'We look at complexity as an opportunity,' Bhalwani has said. That philosophy has guided the firm through lending to companies in transition, restructuring, or high-growth phases – all segments that fall outside the scope of conventional credit providers. As billions in high-yield bonds and leveraged loans approach maturity, demand for flexible refinancing options will certainly increase. Private credit firms with adaptable capital strategies and deep sector knowledge are expected to play a key role in meeting that demand. One of the key strengths of private credit is its alignment with long-term investor needs. Many private loans, particularly senior-secured or first-lien structures, offer stable cash flows and priority in repayment. In volatile markets, that combination of yield and downside protection has been especially appealing. Although the structure of deals has evolved, the majority of managers remain focused on disciplined underwriting and portfolio diversification. Many firms, including those with multi-year track records like Third Eye Capital, have weathered different market cycles and are confident about scaling operations without sacrificing selectivity. While concerns about transparency and liquidity persist, the day-to-day behavior of institutional investors signals confidence in the asset class. According to Cambridge Associates, U.S. and European limited partners have remained consistent in their allocations, viewing private credit as a valuable counterbalance to equity market volatility. Direct lending, special situations, distressed credit, and venture debt are all expanding as companies seek alternatives to traditional financing. Private credit's role is also evolving beyond corporate loans into real estate, infrastructure, and even fund-level financing. Bhalwani's experience and success with Third Eye Capital reflect the broader trend of investors and borrowers turning to specialized lenders who can act decisively in complex situations. Rising refinancing needs, a more flexible approach to risk, and enduring investor appetite are all part of how private credit has matured. If firms focus on fundamentals, specialization, and long-term value creation, they will sustain an asset class that continues to draw capital even as the broader private markets recalibrate. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
