The NSW couple will make a fresh start at 12 Dirk Hartog Place, Hollywell.The house was built by Eric Roth, who was responsible for some of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious homes in the early 2000s. But for a keen angler, it’s the 23 metres of waterfrontage and onsite pontoon that hold the main appeal. “We can just tie the boat up at the back of the house and fish when we want,” Mr Brooks said.“We hope to be settled in before winter, but with all of the border closures we’re not sure how that will pan out.“A lot of people are in a worse position than us right now though, at least we’ve got a roof over our heads.” Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayNext playlist itemMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 3:08Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -3:08 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedQuality Levels720p720pHD540p540p360p360p270p270pAutoA, selectedAudio Tracken (Main), selectedFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Close Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.PlayMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xFullscreenHow will COVID-19 compare to other market downturns03:08It wasn’t so long ago that Australians were fighting another dangerous peril. Not unlike the coronavirus, this peril destroyed people’s livelihoods and claimed many lives aswell. And those fortunate enough to survive were left stunned and picking through the ashes for fragments of a former life. On the day bushfires raged across the NSW South Coast, Jeff Brooks was preparing to take out a fishing charter.“It was the morning of New Year’s Eve,” he said.“I do fishing charters and I got up at 4am to check the weather. The forecast wasn’t very good, but it didn’t really indicate what was going to happen that day.” The Batemans Bay home before it was destroyed by bushfire on New Year’s Eve 2019.As conditions worsened, Mr Brooks and his deckhand spent the day wetting down the brick home he shared with his partner, Margaret, overlooking Batemans Bay and the islands beyond. “We thought it won’t get us, but we’ll be prepared anyway,” Mr Brooks said. “It just got worse and worse so Margaret grabbed a few things and went to my brother’s place. We said we’d see each other later on, that everything would be good. “It was like a tornado came through in the direction of our house. “Only 300m up the hill from us a house burst into flames and then another to the side of that.“It was so hot and windy, and really hard to breath. “In the end it got too much so we jumped in the car and drove away. “We were confident that we’d go back and the house would still be there.” More from news02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa8 hours ago02:37Gold Coast property: Sovereign Islands mega mansion hits market with $16m price tag1 day agoThe contents of the dishwasher inside the Batemans Bay home after the bushfire.After months of bedhopping between family, a tourist park and a short-term rental, the couple is preparing for a fresh start on the Gold Coast.Home is soon to be 12 Dirk Hartog place, Hollywell, purchased for $1.5 million in a deal handled by Alex Phillis Luxury Real Estate. Fire torn through the Batemans Bay house.When the couple was finally able to return later that night, they discovered their home had been destroyed. “It was like a bomb had gone off inside the house,” Mr Brooks said. “The roof had collapsed, the walls were blown over and the aluminium windows had melted.“We had been there for 19 years. There were a lot of memories and a lifetime of possessions inside – photos, jewellery, furniture – everything was just gone.” read more

Silverstream has also expanded its Technical, Operations, and Administration Teams, and continues to seek new talent. The company announced a flurry of new appointments to its senior leadership saying the expansion reflects the increasing demand for its technology despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shipping market. The Silverstream® System, a type of Air Lubrication System (ALS), pumps tiny bubbles through vents on the hull to reduce friction between the vessel and the water, helping it glide through the ocean. “Our continued expansion during COVID-19 also highlights the attitudinal change within the industry as it acknowledges the shift that is required to meet shipping’s decarbonisation targets. Viable clean technologies play a critical role in delivering this widescale change, creating a more sustainable and profitable industry.” The technology can reduce fuel consumption by 5-12%, which in turn cuts running costs, according to its developer. London-based firm Silverstream Technologies is expanding its team by over 90% to support the increasing demand and uptake of its air lubrication technology. Senior leadership appointments include Gideon Overton as the company’s new Finance Director; Pete Dymond as Head of Contract Management; Daniel Mann as Programme Director; Simon Cuthbert as Head of Supply Chain Management; and Andrew Wall as Head of QSHE. The company has already sealed deals with industry majors Grimaldi Group, Lloyd’s Register, and more recently Shell International Trading and Shipping Company. Two months ago the company said it was in the final stages of securing deals to supply an additional 15 ships with its micro-bubbles system that cuts fuel consumption. “We’ve delivered significant and exponential growth over the past two years, and it’s critical that we have the infrastructure and the right people with the right experience in place to ensure that we continue on this trajectory and meet our ambitious targets,” Noah Silberschmidt, CEO, Silverstream Technologies, said. read more

El Desmarque says the Reds are preparing to make a £90million transfer move for Dembele. The Frenchman has been sidelined for the majority of the season following separate hamstring injuries.Advertisement But Dembele has still been linked with a switch to the Premier League, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all linked. And it’s claimed Jurgen Klopp is preparing to make a move for the 22-year-old to provide competition for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Read Also:Chelsea: Cavani on a free, Dembele blow, Newcastle chase Giroud Barca chiefs would demand £90m for the winger, as they look to raise funds to re-sign Neymar from PSG. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail分享 Loading… Promoted ContentThis Guy Photoshopped Himself Into Celeb Pics And It’s Hysterical10 Absolutely Unique Facts About Kanye12 Flicks That Almost Ended Their Stars’ Careers8 Superfoods For Growing Hair Back And Stimulating Its Growth7 Ways To Understand Your Girlfriend Better10 Risky Jobs Some Women DoInsane 3D Spraying Skills Turn In Incredible Street ArtCouples Who Celebrated Their Union In A Unique, Unforgettable WayWho Is The Most Powerful Woman On Earth?Portuguese Street Artist Creates Hyper-Realistic 3D Graffiti8 Most Beautiful Modern Chinese ActressesThe Most Exciting Cities In The World To Visit Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, continues to be linked with Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele. read more

East Central Trojan Football standout Jayden Williamson has signed to attend Wabash College. The student-athlete will be majoring in Accounting.Jayden is the son of Justin and Tiffany Griffin and was a member of The 2017 EC Trojans 4A State Championship team coached by Justin Roden.Williamson was The 2017 Class 4A Football Eskew Mental Attitude Award winner.

​Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the brink of signing a new one-year contract at AC Milan after his impressive return to form with the Serie A side at the end of last season.According to Sky Italy, the two parties are closing in on an agreement that will fall between the £4.5m-a-year offered by Milan and the £6.7m asked for by Ibrahimovic.Milan are looking to wrap things up and make an announcement before Monday, when their squad returns for pre-season training. Ibrahimovic, 38, rejoined Milan last December after 18 months in the United States with Los Angeles Galaxy.Back at the San Siro, the Swede fired in an impressive 11 goals in 20 appearances and Milan want to keep hold of the striker for the upcoming campaign.Ibrahimovic previously spent two years at the club from 2010, joining from Barcelona.He won the Serie A title there in 2011, followed by the Italian Super Cup the next season.But now, Milan are somewhat of a fallen giant in Italy and Ibrahimovic is tasked with helping restore the side to their former glories.They finished sixth in Serie A last season, with Stefano Pioli’s side qualifying for the Europa League.The new Serie A season will start on September 19, with fixtures for the campaign yet to be announced.Share this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram read more

Following an eighth-place finish at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters Tournament last week, the USC men’s golf team looks for brighter prospects as it competes in the Barona Collegiate Cup on Thursday and Friday.The tournament, held at Barona Creek Golf Course in Lakeside, Calif., will be hosted by San Diego State University and features 16 teams. Among the squads the Trojans will face are fellow Pac-12 rivals Arizona and Utah.Bumpy road · Senior Steve Lim and the Trojans have skidded to a halt after success at the beginning of spring. They have yet to get back on track. – Photo courtesy of Sports InformationAfter a strong opening to the spring season, which featured back-to-back second-place finishes at the Hawaii Big Island Invitational and the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic, the Trojans have struggled to maintain such a start in recent play.After a loss to Oregon at the Del Walker Match Play in Long Beach, Calif., in late February, the team finished eighth at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas.Senior Steven Lim achieved the best individual result, finishing at 3-over-par 219 and tying for 11th place.The standing marked the fourth top-13 finish of the season for Lim, who opened the final round with 12-straight pars, then shot a double bogey on the final hole that kept him from the top 10.Sophomore Jeffrey Kang posted a team-best score of 1-over-par 73 on the final day, recording a 1-over-par on the front nine before coming in even on the back nine. Kang finished 32nd with a final score of 9-over-par 225.Freshman Anthony Paolucci finished tied for 33rd at 10-over-par 226, sophomore Ramsey Sahyoun tied for 48th at 13-over-par 229, and junior Martin Trainer tied for 56th at 15-over-par 231.Following the short, two-day tournament, the Trojans will have a week off before participating in the U.S. Intercollegiate Tournament at Stanford Golf Course in Palo Alto, Calif., March 30-April 1, where they will seek their second victory of the season. read more

Florida vs. Virginia three things to watchFlorida’s running gameThree Gators have recorded four rushing touchdowns this season (Lamical Perine, Dameon Pierce and Emory Jones). Perine leads the way with 118 attempts and 539 rushing yards. Florida is 6-1 when Perine has at least 10 carries.Can Virginia put up enough points?Virginia has played just two top-25 games all season, tallying 20 points in a September loss to Notre Dame and scoring 17 points against Clemson in the ACC championship loss. Florida hasn’t allowed more than 28 points all season.Bryce PerkinsVirginia quarterback Bryce Perkins has recorded five passing touchdowns and five interceptions in losses this season, but has 13 passing touchdowns and six interceptions in wins. He will need to be sharp against Florida’s stingy defense in order to pick up the win.New Year’s Six bowl schedule 2020DateBowlMatchupTime (TV channel)Dec. 28Cotton BowlPenn State vs. MemphisNoon ET (ESPN)Dec. 28Peach BowlLSU vs. Oklahoma (CFP semis)4 p.m. ET (ABC)Dec. 28Fiesta BowlOhio State vs. Clemson (CFP semis)8 p.m. ET (ABC)Dec. 30Orange BowlFlorida vs. Virginia8 p.m. ET (ESPN)Jan. 1Rose BowlWisconsin vs. Oregon5 p.m. ET (ESPN)Jan. 1Sugar BowlGeorgia vs. Baylor8:45 p.m. ET (ESPN) The 2020 Orange Bowl matchup has been unveiled after each of the 40 bowls were announced Sunday afternoon.No. 6 Florida takes on Virginia in an SEC-vs.-ACC battle in the Orange Bowl. Florida most recently played in the Orange Bowl in 2002; Virginia is making its first appearance. Get the Latest NCAA odds & betting advice at Sports InsiderSporting News has you covered with the info you need to watch and follow along with the Orange Bowl:When is the Orange Bowl 2020?Date: Dec. 30Time: 8 p.m. (ET)TV broadcast: ESPNLocation: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.The 2020 Orange Bowl is at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., and will be televised at 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN.Who plays in the Orange Bowl 2020?The 2020 Sugar Bowl will feature Florida and Virginia.The Gators and Cavaliers have played just once all-time. No. 19 Florida pummeled Virginia 55-10 in 1959, and the two teams haven’t faced off since.Florida finished the regular season 10-2 with a 6-2 record in SEC play. The Gators’ signature win was a 24-13 victory over No. 7 Auburn in October.Virginia finished the regular season 9-4 with a 6-2 record in ACC play. Virginia has yet to record a top-25 win but defeated rival Virginia Tech for the first time since 2003 on Nov. 29.MORE: College football bowl scheduleOrange Bowl 2020 oddsThis section will be updated when opening odds are released. read more

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Yorkshire’s Betty Sworowski will team up with Pat Wrightson this week as she bids to win a second successive Brenda King Foursomes title.Last year Wakefield member Sworowski partnered England Senior Ladies international Julie Wheeldon to the crown.Now, 12 months on,  it will be Huddersfield GC member Wrightson who is by Sworowski’s side at Pleasington GC in Lancashire.The event is normally staged over two days and 36 holes. However, taking Tuesday’s forecast for poor weather into account the format has been revised to 18 holes on Wednesday.A year ago, Sworowski and Wheeldon finished two shots ahead of the field at Brough GC to end a three-year winning streak from Jo Shorrocks and Amanda Mayne.This year’s tournament – the traditional season-ending event on the senior ladies’ circuit – will be contested by 72 pairings from around the country.Ten ladies from the home club will take part in the championship named after former Pleasington member King – a past County captain of Lancashire who helped found the English Senior Ladies’ Golf Association.Photograph credit: Leaderboard 30 Sep 2019 Sworowski ready for defence of Brenda King Foursomes title Tags: Brenda King Foursomes, Lancashire, Yorkshire read more