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Daily Post Nigeria CAFWCL: Edo Queens fall to FC Masar in third -place match Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport CAFWCL: Edo Queens fall to FC Masar in third -place match Published on November 22, 2024 By Mike Oyebola Edo Queens lost 4-3 on penalties to Egypt’s FC Masar in their third-place encounter at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League on Friday night. Both teams battled to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes of energy sapping encounter. Their group stage encounter also ended in a barren draw. FC Masar converted four of their spot kicks with Edo Queens scoring only three. The Egyptians went home with $350,000, while Edo Queens were rewarded with $300,000. Hosts AS FAR will clash with TP Mazembe in the final of the competition on Saturday. Related Topics: CAFWCL Edo Queens FC Masar Don't Miss Transfer: Mourinho begs Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce You may like CAFWCL: Edo Queens battle FC Masar for $350,000 CAFWCL: Edo Queens want third position – Aduku CAFWCL: TP Mazembe boss, Boumedhi relishes win over Edo Queens CAFWCL: Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe in semi final CAFWCL: Aduku declares Edo Queens readiness for crunch TP Mazembe clash CAFWCL: Edo Queens duo make Group Stage Best X1 Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdKylian Mbappe said he will take full responsibility for a “big mistake” after the striker missed another penalty in champions Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday. A week after the French superstar failed from the spot in the Champions League against Liverpool, he endured further misery from 12 yards as Los Blancos allowed league leaders Barcelona to retain their four-point advantage. Alejandro Berenguer fired Bilbao ahead early in the second half, with Jude Bellingham levelling for Madrid after Mbappe’s penalty miss. However, substitute Gorka Guruzeta snatched fourth-place Athletic victory in the 80th minute after a Fede Valverde error. The defeat and Mbappe’s penalty miss will heap further pressure on to the former Paris Saint-Germain striker’s shoulders after plenty of criticism in recent weeks. “A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it,” said Mbappe in a post on social media network Instagram. “A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am.” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the forward was downhearted after goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved his penalty. “Obviously (Mbappe) is sad, disappointed, but he has to continue,” the Italian said. Mbappe has scored 10 goals in his first 20 games for Madrid across all competitions but is struggling for consistency. “He’s not at his best level but we have to give him time to adapt, he’s scored 10 goals, he can do better and he’s working to do that,” said Ancelotti. Madrid were hoping to build on three consecutive wins in La Liga, despite missing Vinicius Junior and other injured stars, with Ancelotti bringing French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni back into the starting line-up. Thibaut Courtois made an important early intervention to deny Spain winger Nico Williams, with his brother Inaki Williams lurking dangerously. It was a first half of few clear chances, but one played with intensity in front of a packed San Mames stadium. Mbappe found the net but the goal was ruled out for offside and the referee reviewed a Rodrygo penalty appeal but decided the Brazilian winger went down too easily. At the other end, Berenguer should have put the hosts ahead but blasted high over the bar after Inaki Williams’ clever backheel teed him up. The forward made amends early in the second half by bundling home from close range after Courtois could only palm an Inaki Williams cross into his path. Mbappe had the chance to level for Madrid from the spot when Bilbao goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala barrelled into Antonio Rudiger. After missing his penalty against Liverpool, Mbappe agreed to let Bellingham take one against Getafe on Sunday. However this time the French forward stepped up himself but his weak effort, again to the goalkeeper’s left, was at a comfortable height for Agirrezabala to parry. Mbappe did play a part in Madrid’s equaliser, though, with a vicious drive from distance that the stopper could only push out into the path of Bellingham, who finished tidily for his fourth goal in his last four league games. Madrid were only level for two minutes before Bilbao regained the lead through Guruzeta, who stole the ball as Valverde prepared to pass and fired low past Courtois. Mbappe cut a deflated figure in the final stages, with one attempt to break in down the left quickly shut down by the Bilbao defence to raucous cheers from their jubilant supporters. Related Story Justice ministry licenses new batch of real estate brokers Lesha Bank signs two MoUs with Barwa Real Estate
Trump’s Pentagon pick faces Senate scrutiny over personal conductWhat’s New in Digital Equity: Feds Fund ConnectivityLucintel Forecasts Access Control as a Service Market to Reach $3 billion by 2030 12-19-2024 11:26 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire According to the recent study the Access Control as a Service Market is projected to reach an estimated $3 billion by 2030 from $1.0 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2023 to 2030 According to the recent study the Access Control as a Service Market is projected to reach an estimated $3 billion by 2030 from $1.0 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2023 to 2030 According to the recent study the Access Control as a Service Market [ https://www.lucintel.com/access-control-as-a-service-market.aspx ] is projected to reach an estimated $3 billion by 2030 from $1.0 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2023 to 2030. Growth in this market is primarily driven by increasing uses of cloud computing platforms and IoT technology, growing demand for cloud based hosted and managed services and rising adoption of electronic security products in access control as a services market. Browse 80 figures / charts and 74 tables in this 150 -page report to understand trends, opportunities and forecast in access control as a service market by end use industry (commercial, manufacturing and industrial, government bodies, residential, transportation, healthcare, education, and utilities), service (hosted, managed, and hybrid), deployment (public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud). and region (North America, Europe, APAC and the Rest of the World). Lucintel forecasts that managed service will remain the largest service type and it is also expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to the increasing demand in organizations to secure data and as adding and deleting access rights and credentials. Within the access control as a service market, public cloud will remain the largest segment by deployment type and private cloud is also expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to growing demand from end user such as single organization, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them. Download sample by clicking on Access Control as a Service Market North America will remain the largest region due to high adoption of advanced and IoT based cloud computing to minimizing risk for a business or organization. APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period supported by increasing uses of access control as service in commercial, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Brivo Inc., Cloud structure Inc, Assa Abloy Ab, Dormakaba, Honeywell Security are the major suppliers in the access control as a service providers. This unique research report will enable you to make confident business decisions in this globally competitive marketplace. For a detailed table of contents, contact Lucintel at +1-972-636-5056 or write us at helpdesk@lucintel.com About Lucintel At Luci [ http://www.lucintel.com/]ntel [ http://www.lucintel.com/ ], we offer solutions for you growth through game changer ideas and robust market & unmet needs analysis. We are based in Dallas, TX and have been a trusted advisor for 1,000+ clients for over 20 years. We are quoted in several publications like the Wall Street Journal, ZACKS, and the Financial Times. Contact: Roy Almaguer Lucintel Dallas, Texas, USA Email: roy.almaguer@lucintel.com Tel. +1 972 636 5056 Explore Our Latest Publications Arc Welding Fume Extraction Equipment Market Phase Change Material Market Saudi Arabian Polyolefin Film Market Hot Rolled Coil Steel Market Liquid Coating Market Packaging Additives Market Media Contact Company Name: Lucintel Contact Person: Roy Almaguer Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=lucintel-forecasts-access-control-as-a-service-market-to-reach-3-billion-by-2030 ] Phone: 972.636.5056 Address:8951 Cypress Waters Blvd., Suite 160 City: Dallas State: TEXAS Country: United States Website: https://www.lucintel.com/ This release was published on openPR.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — This was not the homecoming scenario Kirk Cousins would have scripted. Cousins' return to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023, on Sunday comes as he is hearing speculation about his job security in Atlanta. Cousins has thrown six interceptions with no touchdowns in the Falcons' three-game losing streak. That includes four picks in last week's 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, his most in a decade. “It’s kind of the challenge always in pro football to be able to get back up off the mat and get back going,” Cousins said after Wednesday's practice. A vote of confidence from coach Raheem Morris can't silence suggestions that it's time to give rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. a chance to jump-start the Falcons' struggling offense. Morris said Sunday he didn't consider removing Cousins from the game, and he repeated his support for the veteran on Wednesday. “Got to go to Minnesota and get a big-time win and Kirk’s ready to go,” Morris said before acknowledging Cousins must bounce back from “obviously a tough game.” “You know, realistically, man he is built for this and he’s ready to go,” Morris said. The losing streak has left the Falcons (6-6) struggling to remain on top of the weak NFC South. They hold the tiebreaker advantage with Tampa Bay (6-6), but need Cousins to end his turnover streak. Cousins, 36, was expected to be the reliable leader on offense after he signed a four-year, $180 million contract. He will be in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. He said he expects a loud reception from Minnesota's fans. “They’re great fans, great football fans,” Cousins said. “As a result I think they’ll make it as hostile as they can for us.” Cousins ranks fifth in the league with 3,052 passing yards. He has 17 touchdown passes and his 13 interceptions are only one shy of his career high. Cousins insists he feels strong in his return from last season's torn Achilles tendon. He was critical of his mental mistakes in the loss to the Chargers. He said he rushed some passes, sometimes lacking the necessary velocity on his throws and giving defensive backs the opportunity to step in front of receivers for interceptions. Atlanta offensive coordinator Zac Robinson also said Cousins' lack of velocity on his throws “just goes back to, you know, decisiveness, being decisive when you do cut it loose. Certainly those things happen with quarterbacks. There might be times where, you know, you’re not as convicted on a throw. And it shows by the way the football comes out.” Morris said he still has confidence in Cousins' arm and the mental side to his game. “He’s done a great job with us, and I have no real qualms about him bouncing back and him being able to play the game the way it needs to be done,” Morris said. “He’s still an elite processor. He has the ability to make all the throws. He’s shown that throughout the year.” Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores also said he expects Cousins will shake out of his slump. “I know the narrative is he had a tough game last week, but he’s played some good football," Flores said. "I think the people in this building know what Kirk can do. He’s a very, very good quarterback.” Added Flores: “He’s a bounce-back type of guy, as we all know. I’m expecting his best, the best version of Kirk, the best version of that offense. It’s going to be a major challenge for us.” Atlanta's offensive production has dipped while the veteran quarterback’s turnovers have been on the rise. The Falcons were held to under 20 points in each of their three straight losses. “Have to just believe that tough times don’t last, tough people do,” Cousins said. “You have to keep pushing.” AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflCATL has unveiled two standardized Choco-SEB battery packs and plans to launch one new car model that uses the packs with partners in each of the next 10 quarters, according to a report by CnEVPost . The Chinese battery company announced the launch of standardized battery packs for passenger cars and unveiled aggressive infrastructure plans at a Choco-SEB (swapping electric block) conference at its headquarters in Xiamen on December 18, 2024. The company launched EVOGO — its battery swap brand — on January 18, 2022. The brand is operated by a subsidiary, Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology. Previously, CATL planned on using small swappable battery packs so that a vehicle could use one or more packs depending on its range requirements. At today’s event, the company made a significant change to that concept, turning swappable battery packs into a single pack that a conventional vehicle would use. The two new standardized Choco-SEB battery packs today will be known as #20 and #25. CATL will continue to push for the standardization of swappable battery packs, with their core feature being the standardization of battery sizes, said Robin Zeng, founder, chairman, and CEO of the battery maker. He believes that by 2030, battery swap, charging at home, and charging at public charging stations will each fulfill one third of the needs of electric car owners. The #20 Choco-SEB pack is for A0-class EVs, while the #25 pack is for larger A- and B-segment vehicles. Both batteries have lithium iron phosphate and lithium ternary options. For the #20 pack, the LFP battery has a capacity of 42 kWh and provides a range of about 400 kilometers. The pack based on lithium nickel cobalt ternary chemistry has a 52 kWh capacity and provides a range of 500 kilometers. For the #25 battery pack, the pack based on the LFP chemistry has a capacity of 56 kWh and provides a range of 500 kilometers. The pack based on ternary chemistry has a capacity of 70 kWh and can provide a range of 600 kilometers. The CATL battery swap service adopts a battery as a service strategy similar to that pioneered by NIO, which allows the customer to just buy (or lease) the vehicle body and rent the battery. NIO allows customers to purchase vehicles that include the battery, which CATL cannot do, as it does not manufacture vehicles — yet. The company has talked recently about developing an electric car platform of its own that other companies could buy to use as the basis for their own EVs. In terms of pricing, customers can rent the #20 LFP battery for RMB 369 ($51) per month. That price includes up to 3000 km of driving. Or they can select unlimited mileage for RMB 469 ($64) per month. For the #25 LFP pack, the price is RMB 499 ($68) per month for up to 3,000 kilometers of driving or RMB 599 ($82) per month for unlimited mileage. No prices for the ternary battery packs have been announced as of yet. Along with these details, CATL announced that it has signed subscription orders for 107,500 Choco-SEB batteries with more than 30 companies, including Changan Automobile and China FAW Group, and that all its new battery technologies will be used in those packs in the future. It also says it has entered into partnerships with a number of car companies to jointly launch 10 models that using the Choco-SEB battery packs. On November 22, Changan, CATL, and CAES held a signing ceremony for the battery swap program and showcased the Oshan 520 electric sedan, a sub-brand of Oshan that supports battery swapping. On December 14, China FAW Group’s Hongqi brand announced that it will co-develop models using Choco-SEB technology with CATL. CATL also unveiled ambitious infrastructure plans, saying its battery swap stations will reach 1,000 next year, with a medium-term plan to build 10,000 stations to support the business. The first 1,000 battery swap stations will be built by CAES, while the next 10,000 battery swap stations will be built by CAES and partners. CATL’s long-term goal is to reach 30,000 battery swap stations. The only other company that is pursuing battery swapping technology is NIO , which has opened more than 2,700 battery swap stations in China and has plans for at least 5,000. It also has about 60 swap stations in northern Europe. Changing a battery using a NIO swap station takes less than five minutes. “By 2030, battery swapping, home charging, and public charging stations will share the market,” Robin Zeng , the CEO of CATL, predicted this week. According to ABC News , he appealed to corporate partners to work together to “build more convenient, more economical, and safer services for customers, promoting a brand new way of life.” China auto market analyst Lei Xing told ABC News he believes that swapping batteries can complement China’s charging network. “I don’t see it becoming mainstream, but I do see it becoming a key part of that infrastructure landscape,” he said. Michael Davidson, a renewable energy expert at the University of California, San Diego, said he thinks that charging will dominate “and maybe there’ll be some battery swapping options mixed in there.” Maybe so, but it is safe to assume that CATL has done its homework and has reason to believe plenty of drivers will choose the battery swap option. For one thing, the cost of renting the batteries is quite modest when you consider it eliminates the cost of electricity to charge them separately. For another, it ensures drivers they will always have access to the latest battery technology. Finally, it eliminates concerns about battery degradation and having to pay to replace a battery pack once the factory warranty expires. Those are some pretty major considerations in favor of battery swap technology. The concept is ideal for fleet vehicles — taxis, buses, and commercial trucks — that have a standard model and often travel fixed routes. CATL launched a small pilot project two years ago aimed at taxis and will start the rollout of its new battery swap service with fleets before expanding to individual drivers at a later date, said Zhang Kai, the deputy president of CATL’s battery swapping subsidiary. Swapping is still faster than fast charging. An EVOGO swap stations can change a battery pack in 100 seconds, said Yang Jun, the CEO of the subsidiary. Time is money for taxi and truck drivers. Wang Wubing, a driver at China’s popular Didi ride-hailing service, said at an EVOGO station in the city of Xiamen that he swaps batteries to save time so he can pick up more customers, but it is more expensive than charging. That seems a little hard to believe given that the larger LFP battery with unlimited mileage rents for just $82 a month. One would think electricity for someone who is driving all day every day would cost a lot more than that. There’s also the fact that some people live in condos or apartments where they have no option to charge at home. In such cases, battery swapping can help greatly to make driving an EV comparably convenient to driving a gas-powered car. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook Bluesky Email Reddit
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle on Wednesday. Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Arsenal is third after a 2-0 win over Manchester United. Fourth-place Manchester City ended its seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Liverpool’s result will give hope to its title rivals after Fabian Schar’s 90th-minute equalizer at St James’ Park. Arne Slot’s team had twice come back from a goal down to take the lead in the 83rd through Mohamed Salah’s second goal of the match. But the Merseyside club was denied an eighth-straight win in all competitions when Newcastle produced a fightback of its own. “I have mixed feelings, we were outstanding in the second half, but we were not good enough in the first half," Slot said. “Maybe 3-3 is what the game deserved.” Chelsea and Arsenal took advantage. Chelsea's third league win in a row puts it ahead of Arsenal on goal difference. City also reduced the gap and is nine points behind Liverpool after finally ending the worst run of results of Pep Guardiola’s managerial career. “We needed it. The club, the players, everyone needed to win,” Guardiola said. After wins over Real Madrid and City last week, Liverpool’s title credentials were given a stern test by Newcastle, which led at halftime through Alexander Isak and again in the second half through Anthony Gordon. Goals from Curtis Jones and Salah twice leveled the game before Salah looked to have sealed the win late on. Schar equalized after Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher misjudged a late free kick. It meant Liverpool dropped points for only the third time this season after drawing against Arsenal and losing to Forest. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said this week that his team was not in the title race, but the standings tell a different story. The London club is Liverpool’s closest challenger after its latest win against 10-man Southampton. Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho were all on target in the rout at St Mary’s Stadium. Southampton had briefly leveled the game through Joe Aribo, but Chelsea was already 3-1 up and in control when Jack Stephens was sent off before the break. Arsenal inflicted a first loss on new United head coach Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium. Two goals from second-half corners made the difference, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba finding the back of the net, but Arsenal still slipped to third, despite edging closer to Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's team finished runner-up in each of the last two seasons and looks primed to challenge again after making an unconvincing start to the campaign. “You get written off but we stuck together as a group," Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said. “You stick together and we’re starting to reap the rewards of that.” Making his first start since September, Kevin De Bruyne showed City exactly what it has been missing by scoring a goal and creating another as the four-time defending champion got back to winning ways. The Belgium playmaker provided the cross for Bernardo Silva to give City an eighth-minute lead against Forest at the Etihad Stadium. He produced a trademark finish to sweep the ball past goalkeeper Matz Sels in the 31st to put City on course for a first win in eight games. Jeremy Doku made it 3-0 in the 57th, but it was De Bruyne’s performance that stood out after seeing much of his season disrupted by a groin injury. He left the field in the 74th to an ovation from the home crowd. “It’s been a tough time but you have to accept the challenge and I think we did well today," De Bruyne said. "The Premier League is getting harder and harder. We have to improve as a team first and we’ll see in a couple of months where we are. Hopefully, we would have improved a bit and are a lot closer.” But victory could have come at a cost with concerns over the fitness of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake, who both went off. “Nathan doesn’t look good. We (will) see tomorrow,” Guardiola said. “Manu is making the last two months struggle a lot.” A first win in six games for Everton moved Sean Dyche’s team further away from the relegation zone, while back-to-back losses for Wolverhampton left the club second from bottom of the standings. Ashley Young and Orel Mangala put Everton in control before two second-half own goals from Craig Dawson sealed a 4-0 win for the Merseyside club, which is five points clear of the bottom three. Aston Villa ended an even longer winless run by beating Brentford 3-1 to secure a first victory in nine games in all competitions. Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins from the penalty spot and Matty Cash were on target. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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RoarFun Enhances Conference Engagement with Innovative VR Motion Flight Simulator at Aviation Carbon 2024 12-19-2024 11:38 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire RoarFun proudly delivered cutting-edge entertainment and engagement solutions at Aviation Carbon 2024 [ https://roarfun.com/newsroom/vertis-at-aviation-carbon-london-heathrow/ ], held at the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel. Partnering with a leading participant of the conference, RoarFun provided its state-of-the-art VR Motion Flight Simulator, transforming their exhibition stand into a must-visit destination for attendees. Designed to captivate and educate, the flight simulator experience incorporated the participant's branding and sustainability messaging, creating an immersive environment that aligned with the conference's focus on decarbonizing the aviation industry. Visitors to the stand were offered a unique opportunity to experience flight in a virtual setting while learning about the participant's innovative approaches to reducing carbon emissions. Over the two-day event, participants received brief educational sessions on primary flight controls before engaging in a simulated takeoff from London Heathrow Airport. Utilizing a motion platform replicating the movements of a Boeing 737-800 and a high-fidelity VR headset, the experience provided a realistic cockpit environment. Each session lasted 7-10 minutes, during which attendees took off, ascended to 5,000 feet, and executed an emergency landing back at Heathrow, all under the guidance of experienced support staff. "We are thrilled to have supported one of the conference's key participants by enhancing their presence with our VR Motion Flight Simulator hire," said Lukas Skalka - Technology Specialist. "Our aim is to create unforgettable, impactful experiences that not only engage audiences but also amplify our clients' messages and values." The collaboration reflects RoarFun's expertise in combining advanced virtual reality technology with tailored branding solutions to maximize engagement at high-profile events. The VR Motion Flight Simulator seamlessly blended entertainment with education, helping the participant attract significant attention and stand out in a competitive environment. RoarFun's commitment to innovation continues to empower brands to create meaningful connections with their audiences, even in complex industries like aviation. By integrating technology and storytelling, RoarFun delivers dynamic solutions that elevate event experiences and drive impactful communication. To rent racing and flight simulators with virtual branding integration become a powerful tool for marketing/PR managers at conferences and EXPOs worldwide. For more information about RoarFun's motion simulators, VR, virtual marketing solutions and event services, visit RoarFun's website link [ https://roarfun.com/flight-simulators/ ]. Media Contact Company Name: RoarFun Contact Person: Lukas Skalka Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=roarfun-enhances-conference-engagement-with-innovative-vr-motion-flight-simulator-at-aviation-carbon-2024 ] Country: Czech Republic Website: https://roarfun.com This release was published on openPR.World-record holding marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett will run as an Independent for the long-held Liberal National Party (LNP) seat of McPherson in the upcoming 2025 election. The seat on the Gold Coast has been held by the LNP for decades and is considered a safe seat for the party. It’s currently held by the retiring Karen Andrews, a former Morrison government minister who first won the seat in 2010. Murray-Bartlett officially launched her campaign for the seat over the weekend, saying it was time to do politics differently. “I’ve been a passionate advocate, and now I’m ready to take that work to the national level, and give our community a strong, independent voice in Parliament,” Murray-Bartlett said. “I’m not your everyday politician. I want to do things differently. I will put our community first when it comes to the big issues,” she said, adding that when her community asked her to run, she knew she “had to step up”. “The seat of McPherson has been held by the same political party for over forty years. If I were elected as your representative, I would be accountable to you, not to a political party,” said Murray-Bartlett. “McPherson deserves a fresh approach to leadership, one that listens and truly represents our community. Together, we can build a better future, it’s time for change.” Last year, Murray-Bartlett pulled off the monumental feat of running across the length of Australia and racking up . She did it all to raise awareness and funds for Australia’s wildlife extinction crisis. Her fundraising saw more than $98,000 go towards the Wilderness Society. Now, with her announcement as an Independent candidate for McPherson, she’s ‘running’ for change again. Karen Andrews has been the LNP Member for McPherson for 14 years, and announced last year that she would not contest her seat in the 2025 election. In April this year, there was a Liberal National Party preselection vote for the Gold Coast seat, where four men– and not one woman– nominated to be the party’s next candidate. At the time, Andrews told that the Liberal Party tried to find women, but it was difficult with a lack of women in the Coalition or wanting to join. “I certainly approached a number of women but couldn’t get them across the line for a range of reasons,” , adding that women were reluctant to face the “constant criticism and constant, constant negativity”. Speaking to the about Murray-Bartlett’s run for the seat of McPherson, Andrews said: “I’ve been made aware of the candidate’s impressive background and congratulate her on her achievements to date.” “Communities deserve leadership that listens, understands and acts with integrity. Leadership is a long-term commitment to the community and more like a marathon than a sprint.” At the 2022 federal election, a number of female Independents won safe seats over the Liberal Party in areas across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.