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Chris Barrett becomes new head of the Productivity Commission, as Jim Chalmers flags fresh focus

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Chris Barrett, an economist with extensive public service and governmental experience, as the new chair of the Productivity Commission.

The Conversation

Productivity Commission appoints Chris Barrett as new chief, treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms

Chalmers announces Barrett, deputy secretary of Victoria’s treasury and finance department, will begin his five-year appointment from September

The Guardian - AU

This year, forecasters get a hurricane model upgrade. Will better predictions follow?

Forecasting hurricanes is a tricky science.

Miami Herald

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Meet the amateurs to make the cut at the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club

When the week started, more than 10 percent of the field was comprised of amateurs, and that number could’ve been higher.

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US Open Leaderboard, Tee Times, Live Updates From Los Angeles Country Club: Fowler, Schauffele Lead With McIlroy Chasing

Matthew Fitzpatrick starts his defense of the US Open that he won in 2022 - Scottie Scheffler is one of the early starters

Golf Monthly

Amateur Comes Full Circle With Dream US Open Practice Round With Childhood Hero Fowler

Amateur golfer Michael Brennan practices with Rickie Fowler at the US Open 11 years after dressing up as his hero for Halloween

Golf Monthly

Metta Sandiford-Artest learned golf from a Lakers legend, shows love for game at 2023 U.S. Open

“I think golf is a sport for me," said Sandiford-Artest, who learned the game from a Lakers legend.

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Old Halloween photo, Rickie Fowler costume led Michael Brennan to an unforgettable match with Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas at the 2023 U.S. Open

Fowler autographed the photo and wrote, "look forward to playing a practice round with you at the 2025 U.S. Open!"

USA Today Sports Media Group

US Open Tee Times And Pairings - Rounds One And Two

See all of the groupings and times for rounds one and two of the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club

Golf Monthly

US Open Final Qualifying - Who Made It And Who Missed Out?

Several big names missed out while four LIV golfers gained a berth in the field at the Los Angeles Country Club

Golf Monthly

2023 U.S. Open: Who qualified – and some notables who didn’t – for Los Angeles Country Club

Here's a closer look at those who got through as well as some notable names who fell short.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Strabane flats incident: Two men appear in court

It is alleged pair went to flats with hatchets and knives ‘looking for paedophile’

Belfast Live

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Michael Brennan on Australia's parlous productivity growth

The Productivity Commission’s nine-volume report has a tough central message. It says productivity policy has to focus on the areas that have proven the hardest in the past, rather than those where previously progress has been most readily achieved.

The Conversation

This UCF golfer broke her own record after one day, a wind cancellation in Hawaii and more highlights from the last week in college golf

Here's what you need to know from the last week in college golf.

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Tens of thousands of serious incidents reported to aged care watchdog under new scheme

More than 37,800 "serious incident notifications" are received by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in the last financial year, according to data in a report assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of key government services.

Reason

Foster Parent Second Amendment Case Sent Back to District Court in Light of Bruen

From yesterday's Seventh Circuit decision in Miller v. Smith, by Judges Joel Flaum, Ilana Rovner, and Michael Brennan: Appellants Darin and Jennifer Miller are both licensed foster home caretakers, and Jennifer Miller is licensed to operate a home day care. Illinois statutes and regulations restrict how the Millers may possess…

Reason

Also on Religious Freedom and Abortion

From Judge Frank Easterbrook's opinion Monday in Doe v. Rokita, joined by Judge Michael Brennan and Michael Scudder: Indiana requires abortion providers to dispose of fetal remains by either burial or cremation. This mandate applies only to providers; women may choose to take custody of the remains and dispose of…

Miami Herald

Tropical Storm Nicole, on the cusp of Category 1 strength, nears Florida

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Nicole, on the cusp of strengthening into a Category 1 hurricane possibly within hours, made landfall in the Bahamas Wednesday morning and remained on track to slam much of Florida with pounding surf, high winds and heavy rain.

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Alabama plans to kill a man: But how?

Alabama offered death-row inmates an untested method of execution — and then went back to the even worse option

Miami Herald

Hurricane category isn’t the full picture. Scientists suggest it’s time for a new scale

MIAMI — Nothing drives hurricane experts crazier than the sentiment, “Oh, it’s just a Category 1.”

Los Angeles Times

High school in California's Orange County, closed because of threat, will reopen with additional security

LOS ANGELES — A day after a threat by a former faculty member led Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana to announce a closure through the rest of the week, officials said Wednesday that the campus would reopen with additional security personnel and safety protocols.

Los Angeles Times

High School in Southern California to close for week after credible threat

LOS ANGELES — Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana will be closed through Friday because of a credible threat to the campus, school officials said Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

After the Browns Signed Deshaun Watson, ‘a Lot of Emotions’

Cleveland traded for a QB accused of sexual assault, and support centers saw calls and donations immediately explode. For many, the acquisition has been triggering.

Manchester Evening News

'Cowboy builder' slammed by furious customers who lost thousands in unfinished work

Three homeowners have told of how their properties were left in tatters after using Ruby Contractions and Renovations Ltd - but the owner says he's now lost everything

Daily Mirror

Builder slams customers who called him 'cowboy trader' saying he's 'lost everything'

Michael Brennan from Preston, Lancashire, claims he has lost his business and his family after customers slammed him on social media for faulty work which saw them lose thousands

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