NSW Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two of the state’s most senior ministers have vowed to sharpen focus on consequences for bullies in schools in an emotionally charged meeting with parents whose children were bullied to death. The promise was made at a roundtable on bullying, convened by The Sunday Telegraph, where government ministers sat down with grieving families, mental health experts and school principals to explore the problems and begin to chart a way forward. Education Minister and Deputy Premier Prue Car and Minister for Youth and Mental Health Rose Jackson met with the parents of Charlotte O’Brien and the mother of Tilly Rosewarne – two young girls who committed suicide after relentless bullying. Emma Mason (left) and Kelly O’Brien have both lost young daughters to suicide. Pictures: Rohan Kelly The meeting heard how: ● There needs to be tougher consequences for bullies and greater use of suspensions. ● Quicker action must be taken when parents or students report bullying. ● Teachers are not equipped to deal with toxic behaviours. ● Resourcing means teachers do not have support to deal with the problem particularly in regional areas. ● Independent investigations and record keeping must be improved. Charlotte O’Brien with her adored younger brother Will. Picture: Supplied by her family Tilly Rosewarne was 15 when she took her life after years of bullying. Picture: Supplied Parents, experts and policy makers agreed there needed to be an audit across the sector of what works and what doesn’t – similar to the types of record keeping and investigation standards across the health system. The roundtable, held at The Sunday Telegraph offices on Thursday, was the first meeting between Kelly O’Brien and Emma Mason – mums to Charlotte and Tilly. The pair, who had been in constant touch over the phone in the months since Charlotte’s death, embraced for a long time, sharing an understanding few can imagine. “I reach out to lots of mums who lose their children,” Ms Mason said. “So few of us actually know what that’s like and sometimes that text and that phone call in the middle of the night or in the early hours in the morning are things that can just keep them okay. Just able to hold on for another day.” The event came just days ahead of a major meeting this week to begin work on the statewide approach to bullying in NSW schools, to be convened by Ms Car. It was the suicide note of 12-year-old Charlotte, who asked her parents to raise awareness about bullying, which has sparked the drive for change. Youth and Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson became emotional during the meeting. Picture: Rohan Kelly Both ministers became emotional when talking about their own children and their concerns, not just as policy makers but as parents of kids in the vulnerable age bracket. “I myself have three little people at home ranging from nearly 14 to 10, so they’re right in that age of concern,” Ms Car said. “I do think there is not a single issue that concerns parents in Australia more than this right now.” She said it took “some really special people to be able to use your voice for a period of pain to be able to make a change”. WATCH CHARLOTTE’S WISH DOCUMENTARY HERE “Things will come from this, and that’s evidenced by the fact that it’s pretty rare to get a group of people like this around a table: leading media voices, actual decision makers,” she said. “A lot of schools are doing amazing things, some aren’t. So we have to make sure that there is a framework that everyone is working under because children being safe has got to be the No. 1 priority.” The minister said the standard should include empowering leaders in schools to be able to use suspensions and expulsions as a tool “because actions have consequences”. “I think that needs to be part of the standard that we use because we need to support kids with their mental health, but we also need to set an example to other children that there are consequences,” she said. Minister Jackson revealed she had a little girl the same age with the same name as Charlotte. “So there’s nothing that is more important to me than her safety,” an emotional Ms Jackson said. Education Minister Prue Car said the roundtable would lead to change. Picture: Rohan Kelly She said mental health support was vital for parents and for young people, “but it’s not intended as an effort to excuse perpetrator behaviour and holding people to account”. She said the person causing another child to have “a tough time” must have the behaviour addressed and “there must be consequences for actions”. “They need to learn at that adolescent age that actions have consequences,” she said. Ian Hickie, co-director of health and policy at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, said frameworks needed to be put in place, procedures implemented and their success and failure monitored. “When things go wrong in the health system, we don’t just leave it up to any hospital or any group to say, ‘Did you do enough?’ We have an investigative process, we have transparency about what happens. We have standards,” he said. Prof Hickie warned the time for talking was over. “The legislative framework is important, but it needs to get specific, not just guidelines ... specific on what schools need to be doing in the 21st century since we’ve got a 21st century set of issues,” he said. “And on the investigative side, we need to have standards about how that is done and then how it’s reported and then how the data is collated. “Without those things in place, the danger is we get a repetition of things and after a certain period of time, we’re back where we were.” More Coverage Caring mental mechanic swears by results Josh Hanrahan Australia praised for world-leading social media ban Julie Cross and Angira Bharadwaj Originally published as Charlotte’s Wish: Grieving parents meet with authorities at bullying roundtable Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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Nebraska auditor questions Secretary of State Foundation that is 'beholden to no one'The coastal community of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe, Pampanga, has historically faced isolation during typhoons. It is accessible from the mainland only by a narrow bamboo bridge or small for-hire boats. The coastal community of Barangay Consuelo in Macabebe, Pampanga, has historically faced isolation during typhoons. It is accessible from the mainland only by a narrow bamboo bridge or small for-hire boats. Home to around 1,000 Kapampangans whose livelihoods revolve around fishing and oyster gathering, the barangay has little access to medical and dental facilities. Leading fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has teamed up with the Pi Sigma Delta Sorority, Paragon Supreme Council of Pampanga and the Inner Wheel Club of Taguig to conduct on Oct. 12 the Macabebe Mission, which offered free medical checkups, including diabetes screenings, as well as dental services like tooth extractions. Converge facilitated the distribution of dental kits and grocery packs while also conducting a training session on safeguarding children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, reaching 150 families. CARAVAN Volunteers distribute grocery packs after a short briefing to protect family from online sexual abuse and to promote dental care. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Inner Wheel led a short lecture on proper dental care. “It’s inspiring to witness how multinational, nonprofit and school-based organizations combine forces and achieve social impact. We are glad to be part of this effort with our Days of Giving Program leading to the celebration of our 50th founding anniversary, truly embodying the twin principles of Paglingkuran ang Sambayan ng may Dangal and Paragon of Self-Development,” says Cecille Garcia, who chairs Pi Sigma Delta Sorority’s 50th anniversary steering committee. Jennifer Ambanta-Realubit, Converge manager and head of community relations, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other organizations to tackle critical health and safety issues. “As an organization capable of reaching vulnerable communities, we see it as our duty to partner on these essential initiatives,” she states. HEALTH CHECK Residents line up for medical/dental consultation beside a pop-up free pharmacy. Jay-Anne Encarnado, vice president and head of corporate communications and public relations at Converge, shares hope that these efforts will help build resilient communities, stating, “We are committed to exploring ways to leverage our strengths to empower unserved and underserved areas.” In addition, Unilab Foundation donated over-the-counter medicines, which were distributed during the medical outreach, supported by doctors and dentists from the Inner Wheel Club and Pi Sigma Delta Sorority. The Macabebe mission also included fun activities for children, along with the distribution of slippers. —Contributed Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .Declan Rice backs Arsenal's title bid and sets deadline for Liverpool challengeSynopsys Posts Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024
(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas that your nears and dears will love at a price you can afford, right? The good news? Inspiration + savings are covered this year. One of the top gifts of Holiday 2024 is technology, and there are a lot of deals out there right now. Done and done! Here are 5 ideas for hot tech gifts for everyone on your list. Smartphones for the family T-Mobile is running a hot deal right now. Get four new smartphones at T-Mobile — this includes Samsung Galaxy S24 and other eligible devices — and four lines for just $100/month . It doesn't get better than that! These new Galaxy phones are tech-tastic, too, with features like AI, Circle to Search with Google, which can be used to help solve math problems and translate entire pages of text in a different language, and Note Assist with Galaxy AI, which lets you focus on capturing your notes and then Note Assist will summarize, format and even translate them for you. High tech spiral notebook for students We've got to admit, this is pretty cool. The Rocketbook looks (a bit) like a regular spiral, paper notebook. Here's the high tech twist: You can take notes, capture ideas, brainstorm, draw — whatever you do on paper — on the pad, and the Rocketbook digitizes your doodles and saves to the cloud device of your choice. Then you simply wipe the pad clean and it's good to go. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales at your favorite online retailer. Wrist-worthy smartwatches for athletes (or those who want to be) Everyone loves smartwatches (if you're not already tracking your sleep and heart rate, where have you been?) and the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm & 45mm) takes it to the next level with features for athletes or anyone who may be setting fitness goals for the coming year. The watch has workout prompts like Real Time Guidance — audio and haptic cues for when to sprint, cool down or maintain pace. It gives you the ability to program your workouts and even monitors your cadence and stride. It also has Offline Maps, with driving navigation, search and maps. Here's the deal of the century: Get it for free at T-Mobile when adding a qualifying watch line. Cute wireless keyboard for people who are all thumbs Who else is annoyed by typing email or texts or social posts on a smartphone? The Logitech Multi-Device Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard solves that problem with style! It comes in sweet colors like lavender, it's wireless, it's small and portable, and it works with just about any device. Pop it into your backpack or purse and you'll never have to thumb-out a message again. Speakers perfect for hosting and giving Have a music lover in your life or need the perfect hosting gift? T-Mobile has you covered. For a limited time, you can get the JBL Clip 5 for free when you pick up a Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 . The JBL Clip 5 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker perfect for those on the go and the Onyx Studio 9's sleek design and booming sound will take care of all your holiday hosting needs. For more tech-tastic holiday gift inspiration, check out T-Mobile's holiday gift guide at t-mobile.com/devices/tech-gifts .Penn State, with balanced scoring, pulls away from PennCaring mental mechanic swears by results
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Cowlitz County commissioners extend Krager's contractThe highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film “won’t be the end” of the popular gangster series, creator Steven Knight has said. Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby for the film, which is set following the events of the original BBC drama which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022. Following the film wrapping production, Knight has revealed that it will be around a year before the project is released. Speaking to Times Radio about a future release date, Knight said: “It’s a bit too soon for that, but you know, you can sort of work out that it will be about a year.” Asked if there are any more plans for Peaky Blinders beyond the film, he replied: “It’s interesting you should ask that question because the film is coming out and that won’t be the end.” The screenwriter was questioned if that meant fans could expect more series in the future, but he refused to provide more details. The film is believed to be titled The Immortal Man and has been teased to involve new conflicts for the Shelby family set during the Second World War. THAT'S A WRAP. The Peaky Blinders film has completed production. 📸: Robert Viglasky — Netflix (@netflix) Saltburn and The Banshees Of Inisherin star Barry Keoghan will join fellow Irish actor Murphy in the new film. Earlier this month a photo was shared by Netflix of the pair looking jubilant while wearing flat caps and suits as the streamer confirmed filming had wrapped on the project. Other returning cast members include British actors Stephen Graham as union organiser Hayden Stagg and Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, while Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson and Pulp Fiction actor Tim Roth have also joined the project. Tom Harper, who previously directed episodes in the first season in 2013, will return to helm the film. Knight previously told Netflix’s Tudum site: “It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.” When the series came to an end in 2022 after nine years, Tommy appeared to put his criminal past behind him. Across the six series, the show tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics and communist activities throughout the period after the First World War – along with Tommy’s ambitions in politics. Knight later created a stage adaptation of the show for a limited-run production, titled The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby, which featured performances from Rambert’s dancers and a soundtrack from a live on-stage band.Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary said Friday it plans to appeal a $4.6 million fine for alleged anti-competitive practices involving suppliers. Walmart de Mexico said in a statement that it had talked with suppliers to see if there were any concerns. The agency that issued the fine, known as the Federal Competition Commission, expressed concerns about a “relative monopolistic practice.” The commission, Mexico's main anti-monopoly regulatory agency, is one of several independent agencies soon to be eliminated as part of what the government describes as a money-saving measure. It apparently levied the fine after at least one rival store chain accused Walmart of using its substantial purchasing power to gain discounts that put other sellers at a disadvantage. Walmart is by far the largest retail chain in Mexico. It called the decision “incorrect” and said it contained “errors in applying the law.” The company said it would abide by the agency’s ruling Thursday, but would appeal the decision. Walmart's shares rose about 7.5% on the Mexican stock exchange Friday. Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more.HELENA — Kalispell Glacier's journey to the 2024 Class AA state championship game started at the end of the 2023 championship game. That was a loss on the road to Bozeman. But from that moment, the Wolfpack vowed to get back, with another result in mind. However, the journey wasn't entirely smooth. It got bumpy against Helena Capital when the Bruins knocked off the Wolfpack 35-14. That sent Glacier on the road last week, instead of playing at home. It meant that the Wolfpack would need to do something they've never done — win a Class AA semifinal playoff game on the road. And thanks to a 46-27 win over Gallatin, the trip back for another state championship will be complete as the Wolfpack will return to Vigilante Stadium in Helena to play the Capital Bruins for the Class AA state championship. "It was pretty cool to see these seniors, after that tough, hard-fought loss say, you know what, we are getting back and we are going to finish it," Glacier head coach Grady Bennett said. "It's been fun watching them go on that journey for that one year. All the commitment. All the dedication to get back and it's hard. It's hard to get to state championship games. It's hard to win championships and to watch them grind all year with that goal in mind, and pull it off and get back to the big show, it's special." Glacier is back in the state championship for the second year in a row and they'll have the same starting quarterback, Jackson Presley. The Boise State commitment accounted for six touchdowns (3 rushing) and 325 total yards (107 rushing) last week during a snow game in Bozeman. "Friday night, Jackson Presley showed who he is and what he is," Bennett said of the Gallatin game. "He was the real deal. He competed. He led our team. His energy and his enthusiasm — it was just amazing. He was everything that he's built to be." Presley is known for his arm but carried the ball 20 times last week up from just four per game during the regular season. "If we wanted to, we could run Jackson 20 plus time per game," Bennett said. "We haven't really needed to and we don't really want to. When you have Kobe (Dorcheus) back there having so much success, we just decided not to (run with Presley). But, you get to the semifinals and the (state) championship and it's all on the table." Behind Presley and Kobe Dorcheus, Glacier ran 249 yards against Gallatin last week, an effort that included four rushing touchdowns. Dorcheus, a senior running back, actually set the Wolfpack season record last week as the 142 yards he gained pushed his season total to 1,538. Kalispell Glacier running back Kobe Dorcheus runs in a touchdown against Gallatin on Friday at Van Winkle Stadium. "Talk about a kid to be proud of," Bennett said about Dorcheus. "His development from his freshman year to the young man he is now and the leader he is now, it's incredible. I could talk about Kobe forever. He's worked so hard to be our guy and at the beginning of the year we decided we were going to feed him the rock. We know we have Jackson back there and we can always go to that, but it was nice (this season) to give the ball to Kobe and let our O-line do their work." Glacier has run the ball well this season and is 9-1 when the Wolfpack outrush their opponent. Capital just so happens to be 10-0 when it gains more rushing yards than their opponent. So if there's a game within the game, that might be it since the Bruins out-rushed the Wolfpack 254-41 in the previous matchup. "We were running the ball pretty well early," Bennett said. "We were establishing it pretty well but once we unraveled a bit and got behind, we might have gone away from it a bit too early especially with the wind blowing like it was. It's going to be a huge key but I think we'll be a lot more patient. We were last week." Bennett said the win over Gallatin reminded him a lot of the Capital game. The Wolfpack led the Bruins by two scores before allowing 35 unanswered points. Against Gallatin, Glacier jumped ahead 20-7, before surrendered two touchdowns in the last few minutes of the first half, allowing the game to be tied. "Last Friday night was almost identical (to Capital)," Bennett said. "But there was a totally different attitude in the locker room. It was we're fine. We got this. You could see the kids determination. So I was proud of how far they have come. After the third quarter, it was 27-27, and we just kept with what we are. Our mindset was so perfect and put it away in the fourth quarter — on our way to the state championship." "I love how far this team has come." For tips, email: chris.peterson@406mtsports.com or text/call: 406-475-4292. Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
“Adult crime, adult time” . Kids as young as 10 can theoretically face life sentences. There are few comparable democracies that have ever sought to punish children as harshly. On Thursday, the passed the Queensland parliament as a sort of anticlimax. The new LNP government, which had flagged the changes since before the election, said the laws were “a first strike back” to restore community safety. But headlines the following morning have focused on the rift in Labor, which seems unable to reckon with the fact it is in opposition, and that that sometimes means standing in opposition to bad policies. One MP says the Steven Miles-led opposition is acting too much like “a government in exile”. In government, Labor twice suspended the Human Rights Act and that record numbers of (mostly Indigenous) kids had been arrested and locked in youth prisons. None of this sat easily with MPs’ consciences or the party’s membership. But they justified veering to the centre and then the right – away from their own beliefs and values – with a simple maxim: “but the LNP would do worse!” Indeed, the LNP has moved the state’s youth justice policy further to the right – and even further from the advice of experts about how to best keep the community safe. But the record will now show that all 35 Queensland Labor MPs voted in favour of . “These laws are not about justice; they are about racism, cruelty and control,” says Debbie Kilroy, the CEO of Sisters Inside. “Right now, our children are being used as political footballs in a desperate grab by politicians to appeal to the lowest common political denominator – the tired and worn out ‘tough on crime’ rhetoric where there are no winners other than the politicians themselves and the prison system.” The laws impose adult-length sentences for 13 of the “most serious” offences including “home and business break-ins”. Not on the list: sexual assault and rape. Understanding who the victims of those respective offences are, when perpetrated by juveniles, might provide some insight into the motives of a government that won an election campaigning about victims’ rights. Many now find it hard to understand what motivated Labor to vote in favour of a policy that its MPs have as little more than “a four-word slogan” that ignores expert advice about community safety. During showdown talks on Thursday, several Labor MPs argued privately the party should vote against the laws. Their argument was that – with four years until another election – the party’s best political move was to allow the LNP to own a situation that, evidence suggests, will create an even bigger mess. Doing so would better allow them to hold Crisafulli to his if crime victim numbers didn’t go down, MPs argued. The counterpoint was that Labor needed to win back regional areas where voters swung heavily to the LNP on law and order. The unanswered question for Labor is how it sells a further betrayal of fundamental human rights principles to its own base of supporters – or people on the left flirting with the idea of voting for the Greens – when it no longer has any slim shred of policy high ground to stand on. It also hasn’t gone unnoticed that the strongest internal critic of Labor’s positions on youth crime, the Cooper MP, Jonty Bush, held off an expected challenge from the Greens at the state election. On election day her volunteers wore “Keep Jonty” shirts, not Labor-branded ones. While Labor appears to be grappling with how to be in opposition, the LNP is also struggling to adjust to life on the opposite side of the chamber. The first-term Crisafulli government appears to be acting as if Labor is still in charge and remains in attack mode. The government spent most of the week announcing a stream of what it said were cost blowouts to big projects. And it moved to head off and gag any debate in parliament about abortion, and block any motion that sought to amend the state’s abortion laws. This follows a damaging election debate, which probably cost the LNP several extra seats, about the party’s views on abortion. Crisafulli promised there would be “no changes” and now he’s codified that over the next four years. Some think the move is smart politics. He won’t let the issue, or speculation about which Christian right MPs are agitating on the issue, derail his government. He can campaign at the next election as a man of his word. Others say it will almost guarantee that abortion becomes an election issue in four years’ time. Implicit in the need for that motion is an admission that, among the cohort of government MPs, there are plenty who would wind back abortion rights if given a chance. The four-year gag on debate means that questions will eventually be asked about what happens after the 2028 election. And what of Crisafulli’s other big election statement, that nuclear power was “not part of our plan” and that there would be no changes? On Friday, Peter Dutton , including two in Queensland. There will inevitably be pressure on Crisafulli to use parliament to codify that promise, too.
Photo: The Canadian Press The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a man has been arrested for allegedly uttering threats against police while livestreaming on a social media platform. RCMP say they received the complaint about the man on Friday morning as he stood outside Richmond City Hall. Police say officers flooded the area and made an arrest without any incident. Insp. Michael Cohee, with RCMP investigative services, says they commend the person who recognized the potential risk and called police. He says they take public safety and threats of violence "very seriously," whether they are online or in person. Police haven't said what charges are being considered but say the investigation is ongoing.Luigi Mangione's Family’s Message to Him After His Arrest for Murder