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on course bookmaker Christmas Day revellers put on notice following wild scenes at Aussie beach Up to 10,000 revellers to celebrate Christmas Day at Bronte Park Locals in Sydney's east were left furious after rubbish left behind READ MORE: Business owners furious after Christmas party caused chaos By FREDDY PAWLE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 17:50 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 17:56 EST, 23 December 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Beachgoers have been urged to act responsibly this festive season after a popular Sydney park was left covered in rubbish last Christmas. The City of Waverley Council issued the warning to people planning to spend Christmas Day at Bronte Park, in Sydney 's eastern suburbs. Last year, locals were left furious after plastic bottles, countless red cups and food packaging was left strewn across the park after up to 10,000 people attended. Still incensed by the aftermath of last year's festivities, one local took to social media to ask if they were 'likely to see a repeat of this again'. Local councillor Joshua Spicer commented on the post to try and quell concerns and said council planned to implement new clean-up measures this year. 'This includes extra rangers, security, and police, a dedicated cleaning crew with more bins and waste trucks,' Mr Spicer wrote. 'This has been a key priority for us, and we're confident these steps will make a big difference this year.' He added that Bronte Park will receive 'crowd control pathways and temporary toilets' under the council's Summer Safe program. New clean-up measures will be implemented this year after rubbish was left at Bronte Park last Christmas Day, council workers and local-led groups to clean up the mess (pictured) The measures are part of the council's Summer Safe program which will target beaches and parks across the council (pictured, revellers at Bondi Beach) The annual event has been affectionately called 'Orphans Christmas' by backpackers and tourists celebrating the holiday away from home. Last year, the Waverley Council said the amount of rubbish was 'disappointing'. 'Our rangers were on site yesterday, alongside the police, ensuring the beach remained a safe environment for everybody,' a spokesperson said at the time. Former Mayor Paula Masselos said controlling the growing crowds had grown increasingly difficult due to the size of the park and number of entry points. 'We've looked at things like doing a (ticketed event) and that's just not logistically possible... people are going to come in anyway,' Ms Masselos said last year. 'If you come expecting big amplifiers and parties down at the beach, don't,' she said earlier this year. 'Council owned or managed land is not yours to monopolise.' Other Sydney councils have issued similar warnings about Christmas Day warnings. A pair of shoes, a backpack and clothes were left behind after last Christmas Day (pictured) City of Waverley Council will introduce new measures to combat unruly attendees of an annual Christmas Day event attended by thousands (pictured) Be the first to comment Be one of the first to comment Comments Now have YOUR say! Share your thoughts in the comments. Comment now A Randwick City Council spokesperson reminded revellers that beaches and beachside parks are alcohol-free over summer. 'If you love the beach don't rubbish the beach, it's not OK to leave your rubbish – even if others do take it with you and bin it,' a spokesperson told Yahoo . Randwick Council swiftly implemented the alcohol-free zone in the days following 'poor and inappropriate behaviour' at Coogee Beach on Christmas Day in 2016. Similar to last year's event in Bronte, up to 10,000 attendees left behind piles of rubbish for the council and locals to clean up. Randwick Council reassured residents it took a 'strong stance' when it came to keeping Coogee Beach, the 'jewel in the crown of Randwick Council', safe for visitors. Sydney Share or comment on this article: Christmas Day revellers put on notice following wild scenes at Aussie beach e-mail Add comment

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3 reasons to involve your kids in Small Business SaturdayBy Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Kids are often pretty good at being consumers. If you’re a parent with a small business, you have the opportunity to show your kids firsthand what it means to be a producer. Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 30 this year, may be a great time to do just that. Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and encourages consumers to patronize their local stores as a way to keep dollars circulating within their community. Here are three reasons you should consider getting your kids involved in Small Business Saturday, according to two mompreneurs. It teaches them positive work values Ronne Brown is the owner of HERLISTIC, a plant-derived beauty and feminine care brand in Washington, D.C. She’s been participating in Small Business Saturday since she established her business in 2020. The entrepreneur gets her kids (ages 24, 18 and 12), plus her bonus daughter, 10, to help out on Small Business Saturday and beyond. Brown’s kids help with customer service, shipping and fulfillment tasks. That could include counting inventory, quality control or packaging boxes. Other times, help looks like Brown’s 12-year-old daughter keeping her up-to-date with TikTok trends and influencers in the beauty field. “I just want them to understand the price and the value of a dollar and what it actually costs to make it,” Brown says. The mompreneur also hopes her kids learn the benefits of commitment and hard work. “What I want to show them is that you have to work hard every day. And there are gonna be moments where you’re gonna be tired, you’re gonna be exhausted, and you’re not gonna want to do things, and you’re going to have to push through,” she says. It creates an opportunity to earn money Hiring your kids to do legitimate work during Small Business Saturday provides a chance for them to learn pillars needed for a strong financial foundation: earning money , saving money and investing. That said, before hiring kids, it’s critical to understand the child labor laws for your state in addition to the IRS’ rules around hiring kids. Related Articles Brown says she pays all of her children, including her 24-year-old son who is on payroll. Additionally, she teaches them about investing in the stock market. “I want them to understand the importance of making money, but also investing the money that they’re making,” she says. “Because when I pay them, I always ask them, ‘so what are you gonna do to double this money?’” If you hire your minor kids, they could get a headstart on investing by putting some of their income into a custodial Roth IRA , which requires earned income to open. You could also open them a custodial brokerage account. Another perk of your kids earning income by working for you is that they may be exempt from paying federal income taxes if they earn less than the standard deduction . In 2024, that threshold is $14,600. It gives you extra hands to deal with demand Having your kids add helping hands, whether it be doing administrative tasks or helping customers, can ensure you keep up with a potential increase in sales. A 2024 NerdWallet holiday spending report found that 16% of 2024 holiday shoppers plan to shop on Small Business Saturday this year. Lisset Tresvant, owner of Glow Esthetics Spa in Hollywood, Florida, has been participating in Small Business Saturday since the genesis of her business in 2019. “I do tend to sell more because people are usually more inclined to purchase because of the sales, and it gives them a reason to support us,” she says. To help with the demand, Tresvant’s daughter, 12, and son, 9, fill her skincare products, add labels and help prep items for shipping. Tresvant says she decided to let her kids get involved in her business so they have a better understanding of what she does. Looking beyond Small Business Saturday, hiring your child can also help with succession planning , which is about planning for your departure from your business. Tresvant hopes to pass hers down to her kids one day. “They understand that I’m building this legacy just for not myself, but for them as well,” says Tresvant. More From NerdWallet Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: eayoola@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Reasons to Involve Your Kids in Small Business Saturday originally appeared on NerdWallet .

Andy Murray is to take over as coach for his old rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Here, the PA news agency looks at the seven Grand Slam finals contested by the pair. Murray turned in a poor performance in Melbourne, failing at the third attempt to win a set in a Grand Slam final as Djokovic broke serve seven times and hit six aces to claim a comprehensive win 6-4 6-2 6-3. “You had an unbelievable tournament and deserved to win,” the Scot said in reference to his opponent. “I look forward to playing against you in the future.” It took five sets for Murray to claim his first Grand Slam title, becoming the first British man to achieve the feat since Fred Perry in 1936. The final clocked in at four hours and 54 minutes as Murray prevailed 7-6 (10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2 to end a wait of 287 tournaments in British male tennis for a victory. “I want to congratulate Andy on his first grand slam, he thoroughly deserves it,” said Djokovic. “I really tried my best. I gave it my all. It was a tremendous match.” Congrats . Incredible athlete. Perfect gentleman. — judy murray (@JudyMurray) Murray was dogged by injury in Melbourne with a heavily strapped right foot and a tight hamstring as Djokovic fought back from a set down to land a third consecutive Australian Open title, 6-7 (2) 7-6 (3) 6-3 6-2. “His record here is incredible,” said Murray. ”Very few people have managed to do what he has done, a deserved champion.” Murray ended a 77-year wait for a British men’s victory at Wimbledon by defeating his old foe 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in SW19, serving emphatically with nine aces and only two double faults to throw off the weight of history. The Scot had been 4-1 down in the second set as the match threatened to slip away from him and with it the chance to cement his place in tennis folklore, but having wasted three championship points he finally sealed the deal when Djokovic drove into the net with his final shot. Djokovic triumphed 7-6 (5) 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-0 and after the 24 matches and five grand slam finals the pair had played against each other across nine years, the Serb had established a 16-8 overall lead and 3-2 in slam finals. “Success is being happy,” said Murray. “It’s not about winning every single tournament you play, because that isn’t possible.” What a journey. Really grateful for everything. I'll keep working hard. Love is the key! — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) The Serb landed a fourth win over Murray in Australian Open finals and his 11th in 12 matches to land his 11th major title, whilst the Scot made it five consecutive final losses in Melbourne, a new record in the Open era. “I feel like I’ve been here before,” said Murray after a 6-1 7-5 7-6 (3) loss. “Congratulations Novak, six Australian Opens, an incredible feat, and incredible consistency the last year.” "This is something that’s so rare in tennis... it’s gonna take a long time for it to happen again" Andy to Novak ❤️ — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) This was Murray’s first final at Roland Garros but it brought a familiar conclusion as Djokovic triumphed against him for the fifth time in seven Grand Slam finals. The 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 success was a first win for the Serb in Paris and saw him hold all four slams simultaneously. Murray went on to win Wimbledon the following month and was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year but, addressing Djokovic in Paris, said: “This is his day today. What he’s achieved the last 12 months is phenomenal, winning all four of the grand slams in one year is an amazing achievement.”

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The hard work of a long-running group that supports stroke victims is being praised in the Scottish parliament. Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has lodged a motion recognising the two decades of “dedicated support” Shetland Stroke Group has provided for people who have suffered a stroke. It comes after the group in October. Secretary Dorothy Storey, a retired neurology nurse specialist, has seen for herself the impact strokes can have on people. She welcomed the news from Mr Halcro Johnston’s office. “It was certainly a lovely surprise to receive the notification, and testament to all the work put in by the past and present office bearers, committee members and volunteers over the past 20 years, since the group was set up,” she said. “The work has also only been possible because of all the generous donations received over the years from many local groups and individuals, some from sponsored events, donations from funerals in memory of loved ones who have had strokes, and many others. “It’s a great honour to have the work of group highlighted in this way, and we are very grateful to Mr Johnston for tabling the motion.” Lodged on Thursday, the motion has the support of 18 MSPs. It calls on the parliament to congratulate the Shetland Stroke Support Group on its 20th anniversary and recognise its two decades of dedicated support for people in Shetland affected by stroke. The motion also “notes the group’s invaluable role in providing guidance, social connections and practical assistance to stroke survivors and their families” and “commends its efforts in raising awareness about stroke prevention and recovery, as well as its success in getting funding for essential activities and resources”. It thanks all of its members, past and present, for their commitment to enhancing the lives of people impacted by stroke in the Shetland community.BREAKING NEWS Former President Bill Clinton, 78, hospitalized By KELLY LACO, EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF POLITICS Published: 22:22, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 22:56, 23 December 2024 e-mail 27 shares 76 View comments Former President Bill Clinton , 78, was hospitalized Monday and is undergoing testing after developing a fever. Angel Urena, Clinton's former deputy chief of staff, wrote on X that the former president was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., but is doing 'fine.' 'He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.' Urena added that the former president hopes to be home and out of the hospital in time for Christmas . He said that Clinton was receiving care as a precaution after developing a fever. It is 'not an emergency situation,' according to reports. Clinton's health has been in the spotlight in recent years as the once-vibrant Democrat has noticeably aged. In 2021, he was also hospitalized after a urological infection spread to his bloodstream. He also underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004 and had a procedure to open an artery six years later. He's been in the spotlight in recent months as he promotes his new memoir 'Citizen' and hit the campaign trail for Kamala Harris . Former President Bill Clinton , 78, was hospitalized Monday and is undergoing testing according to a former staff member President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving. — Angel Ureña (@angelurena) December 23, 2024 In it, he let out his frustration at being questioned about his relationship with then-intern Monica Lewinsky and admits he never apologized directly to her. Clinton impeached by the House of Representatives when it emerged in 1998 that he had lied about a sexual relationship with the then 22-year-old. He writes about a 2018 interview on NBC's 'Today Show' when he admits he was 'caught off guard' by questions on the subject. In addition, earlier this month Clinton said he was willing to talk to President Joe Biden about a presumptive pardon for wife Hillary Clinton in case President-elect Donald Trump would try to lock her up. Trump railed against Clinton in their 2016 campaign and his nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, has said he thinks the former secretary of state has potentially committed crimes. 'Lock her up,' was a common chant about Clinton from Trump supporters. The president-elect also vowed revenge against those he calls his political enemies. Clinton, during an appearance on ABC's The View, called any potential targeting of his wife a 'fool's errand.' 'If Kash Patel is determined to make one up, he could do it, but I think if President Biden wanted to talk to me about that, I will talk to him about it,' the former president said. However, he then added he may not be the best person to talk about pardons. During his presidency Clinton caused a huge controversy when he pardoned billionaire Marc Rich, who had been a fugitive for decades for fraud related to making illegal oil deals and not paying more than $48 million in taxes. Earlier this month, he said he was willing to talk to President Joe Biden about a presumptive pardon for wife Hillary Clinton in case President-elect Donald Trump would try to lock her up Clinton, during an appearance on ABC's The View, called any potential targeting of his wife a 'fool's errand' 'I don't think I should be giving public advice on the pardon power. I think it's too — it's a very personal thing, but it is — I hope [Trump] won't do that,' Clinton said. 'Trump, you know, most of us get out of this world ahead of where we'd get if all we got was simple justice. And so it's normally a fool's ear and to spend a lot of time trying to get even,' Bill Clinton added. Patel has listed of dozens of people he viewed as 'deep state' enemies, including current National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, current FBI Director Cristopher Wray, former FBI Director James Comey, Comey's former deputy Andy McCabe, ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page. CNN Bill Clinton Politics Share or comment on this article: Former President Bill Clinton, 78, hospitalized e-mail 27 shares Add commentNeed for universal basic income scheme

This story may be updated. Oregon’s keystone plan to regulate fossil fuel companies and reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution will be reinstated in early 2025 after being derailed for nearly a year by a gas industry lawsuit. The Environmental Quality Commission, which oversees the Department of Environmental Quality, voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the program, which sets emission targets and will serve as a foundation for Oregon’s drive to reduce harmful emissions driving climate change. The vote comes 11 months after a court invalidated the original 2021 program over a technicality, sending the DEQ back to the drawing board. Little has changed from the original standards, which were passed three years ago by the commission, with the mandated targets for reducing greenhouse gas pollution remaining the same: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas pollution by 2035 and a 90% reduction by 2050 to confront the growing threat of climate change. Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement that the standards represent Oregon’s determination to address climate change. “The Climate Protection Program will keep polluters accountable and fund community investments that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon,” Kotek said. To achieve the targets, fossil fuel companies in Oregon will have to gradually decarbonize their energy supply, largely by shifting away from petroleum and natural gas and while incorporating renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and so-called biofuels – made from captured gas and decomposing matter – into their energy offerings. Natural gas is almost entirely methane gas, among the most potent climate-warming greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. One-third of global warming is due to human-caused emissions of methane, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In redoing the plan, the Department of Environmental Quality collected more than 10,000 comments over the summer. Most of them called for DEQ to keep the emissions targets and key components of the original program. But a number of commenters expressed concerns that the program could lead to high natural gas prices, said Nicole Singh, DEQ’s climate change manager and co-presenter of the plan during Thursday’s hearing. In response, officials included in the rules that the state is obligated to collaborate with the Oregon Public Utilities Commission to ensure the natural gas companies aren’t passing all the costs of decarbonization on to their customers. “We kind of are stepping on the shoulders of CPP 2021, and really taking a hard look at things that we could improve in the program potentially going forward,” Singh said. Under the new rules, some heavy energy users in the state who previously did not have to comply with the climate program will be required to meet emissions reduction targets, and companies will need to show compliance with the program every two years starting in 2028, as opposed to every three years in the original plan. The rules include penalties for noncompliance that vary depending on the severity of the violations. They include daily fines calculated to ensure the costs of avoiding or delaying compliance with the program exceed the costs of following the rules, said Lauren Wirtis, a spokesperson for the environmental quality department. What’s new in the program The adopted program applies to companies beyond fuel suppliers. For the first time, the state will regulate the emissions of companies that are heavy natural gas users, and not just natural gas suppliers whose emissions are monitored now. These new companies include some cement, fertilizer and gypsum producers. Gypsum is in plaster, drywall and some cement. Companies operating in Oregon, including cement maker Ash Grove and paper products company Georgia Pacific, will need to meet new emissions standards, Singh said. Energy users will have three years to collect data and devise plans for meeting the targets. They’ll be required to begin complying with the Climate Protection Program in 2028. They have to prove that they’re complying with the targets every two years at the end of the compliance period. Singh said during the meeting. The updated program also includes changes to the investment portion of the previous Climate Protection Program. It provides for a system that essentially give Oregon a carbon crediting market, allowing companies to buy credits to offset their emissions, with the proceeds going to a nonprofit that will invest in climate work, with an eye towards helping impacting communities. One credit will be equal to 1 metric ton of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, and companies will be able to buy them for $129 per credit. That price is higher than the oer-ton cost of carbon credits in most carbon markets, but significantly less than the true “social cost of carbon” – the financial costs to taxpayers from natural disasters, paying for climate adaptation and the cost of losses and damages to natural resources and ecosystems resulting from each ton of planet-warming carbon released into the atmosphere. A 2022 study published in the journal Nature by a consortium of scientists and the D.C.-based, nonprofit research institute Resources for the Future found that $185 per ton reflects the true social cost of each metric ton of carbon dioxide sent up into the atmosphere. Oregon’s carbon credits, called Community Climate Investments, were set to begin generating revenue for community-based climate projects this year before the program was derailed. They were projected to bring in $150 million a year for community decarbonization and renewable energy projects, according to the Portland-based nonprofit Seeding Justice, which had previously been tasked with overseeing the investments. Credit recipients, largely nonprofits working on community-based projects, will be able to use the grants to help people and businesses reduce greenhouse gases by installing solar panels and heat pumps, for example, or to purchase electric vehicles and chargers and help weatherize homes and buildings. Singh said the focus will be on helping groups that have been heavily impacted by climate change. Matt Donegan, commission chair, said the program will help the state economy remain competitive while investing in communities that have been the most impacted by climate change. DEQ will take about 4.5% from the money generated through the sale of the credits to pay for its oversight of community investment grants and to undertake internal and external auditing to ensure money is being spent appropriately and that projects reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions required. Under the new rules, companies can offset 15% of their emissions through the purchase of these credits during the first two years of the Climate Protection Program and step that up to 20% during each two-year compliance period thereafter. Previously, companies could only offset 10% of their emissions through the credits in the first two years. Gas company lawsuit The 2021 Climate Protection Program was approved by the Environmental Quality Commission after more than a year of meetings, presentations from the environmental quality department and public comment. But in 2023, NW Natural, Avista Corporation and Cascade Natural Gas Corporation sued to block the plan, saying that in the process of imposing state regulations to cap and reduce emissions, the commission failed to submit required disclosures to the companies and to other entities that hold federal industrial air pollution permits. The department was required to issue a written statement about why the state was adopting emission limits that exceeded federal rules, disclose a list of alternatives that were considered and explain why they were not adopted. Judges on the Oregon Court of Appeals agreed with lawyers representing the gas companies, and in December 2023, ruled the program invalid on those technicalities. Rather than appealing the decision to the Oregon Supreme Court, which would likely not hear the case until mid-2025, state environmental regulators announced in January that they would start over. It was a difficult decision to accept, but not a difficult choice to make, Singh said. “There was so much progress being made, it was hard to see that progress stop. But we have been able, I think, to create a better CPP for the future.” Editor-in-chief Lynne Terry contributed to this story. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBENone