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The Age
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
Alleged Perth investment fraudster accused of contacting witnesses in ‘Ponzi scheme' case
A Perth court has been told an alleged investment fraudster who owes $149 million to clients has contacted witnesses who would be party to his case. Applecross father Michael Dunjey, 52, was the director of Ascent Investment and Coaching Pty Ltd before the Federal Court forced its closure in 2023 following accusations the company was a Ponzi scheme. Complaints were made to ASIC as early as 2017, leading them to seek freezing orders in 2022 in the civil court after they alleged he was operating without a license and falsifying financial records. At the time, it was alleged he owed $149 million to clients. Following that investigation, Dunjey – who now lives in Melbourne – was arrested and charged with 23 counts of fraudulently obtaining a benefit in relation to more than $4 million of investor funds, five counts of failing to act in good faith relating to the use of just under $2.5 million, and five counts of falsifying books relating to the company's annual returns. During his second appearance on Friday, Perth Magistrates Court was told Dunjey had been instructed at his first hearing not to contact a list of witnesses who were party to the case, but he had allegedly breached that order. Dunjey allegedly reached out to one witness via text after her mother died, the court was told, with Commonwealth prosecutors flagging they would seek to revoke his bail if it happened again. Dunjey's lawyer told the court his client had admitted the breach, that the witness was 'a long-term friend', and it would not happen again. Dunjey also applied to appear at his next hearing via video link from Melbourne, where he now resides with his wife and children.
Sydney Morning Herald
04-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Alleged Perth investment fraudster accused of contacting witnesses in ‘Ponzi scheme' case
A Perth court has been told an alleged investment fraudster who owes $149 million to clients has contacted witnesses who would be party to his case. Applecross father Michael Dunjey, 52, was the director of Ascent Investment and Coaching Pty Ltd before the Federal Court forced its closure in 2023 following accusations the company was a Ponzi scheme. Complaints were made to ASIC as early as 2017, leading them to seek freezing orders in 2022 in the civil court after they alleged he was operating without a license and falsifying financial records. At the time, it was alleged he owed $149 million to clients. Following that investigation, Dunjey – who now lives in Melbourne – was arrested and charged with 23 counts of fraudulently obtaining a benefit in relation to more than $4 million of investor funds, five counts of failing to act in good faith relating to the use of just under $2.5 million, and five counts of falsifying books relating to the company's annual returns. During his second appearance on Friday, Perth Magistrates Court was told Dunjey had been instructed at his first hearing not to contact a list of witnesses who were party to the case, but he had allegedly breached that order. Dunjey allegedly reached out to one witness via text after her mother died, the court was told, with Commonwealth prosecutors flagging they would seek to revoke his bail if it happened again. Dunjey's lawyer told the court his client had admitted the breach, that the witness was 'a long-term friend', and it would not happen again. Dunjey also applied to appear at his next hearing via video link from Melbourne, where he now resides with his wife and children.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Highland Council's school taxi costs rise to more than £6m
Highland Council is spending £4.6m more on school taxis than it did about five years ago, despite a reduction in pupils provided with of Information (FOI) figures show that it supported 1,192 children with taxis to and from school on a daily basis at a cost of more than £6m in 2024-25. This was down from 1,596 pupils in 2018-2019 when it cost £1.8m to provide local authority said a combination of factors were behind the increased costs, but added that it was exploring various solutions to reduce its bill. Highland Council said in some remote parts of its region taxis were more cost-effective than using a bus for picking up small numbers of pupils. But it said that when most of its taxi contracts were renewed in 2022 or 2023 there were "significant" increases in prices due to "rising industry costs".It said it was working with communities to find other solutions to school transport.A Highland Council spokesperson said: "While traditional bus services have become less frequent in some areas, the communities haven't stood still. "Local residents, community councils and with the support of the Highland Council have come together to support innovative transport solutions that better fit local needs." In Applecross in Wester Ross, Highland Council has provided funding to a local community company to run school nine-seater vehicles have been leased for school runs, and they are also available to the wider community for scheme has been running for about eight MacInnes, of Applecross Community Company, said: "This is a very sparsely populated rural area."We have about 250 people living on a peninsula of 26,000 hectares."Like many parts of Highland region we struggle for infrastructure, particularly public transport."Dougie Maguire, a lead officer for the passenger sector with the Unite union, said hiring taxis in low density areas of the Highlands was likely to be more cost effective than asking a large bus firm to pick up two or three added: "Highland Council isn't that much different from other areas where councils do have multiple taxi companies and some minibus providers as well."But there will be more of that in the area (Highland) because of the size and geography."
Times
14-06-2025
- Times
Gear up for the UK's most scenic driving routes
The sultry days and shorter nights make ideal conditions for taking to the nation's roads with the windows rolled down. Let your car do the hard work up to vertiginous heights on some spectacular panoramic drives in the wild outdoors. Take a friend to share the driving and keep your eyes peeled for looking-glass lakes, thistle-coated moors, sheer cliff drops and dragon-back islets. Each of these backroad adventures takes about an hour, with picnic spots en route and restful stays at the end. This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue The roads along Scotland's west coast undulate and twist, providing different framings at every turn. The best is along the coast of the Applecross peninsula, looking across to the Isle of Skye, where the Cuillins are etched out on the horizon. If you're brave, tackle the Bealach na Ba, the Applecross pass, one of the steepest roads in the UK, with stupendous views but tortuous hairpin bends. The 60-minute drive is the most dramatic part of the North Coast 500 and ends at the popular Applecross Inn, right on the B&B doubles from £160 ( • A UK heatwave is coming — here's where to make a weekend of it The glory of this 45-minute route, which reaches over to the western edge of the Lakes, is that it gets less busy the further you go, and topping the Honister pass will give you a full blast of a setting sun on the other side. There's plenty of waterside action, first along Derwentwater and Borrowdale's lazy lanes. The pass itself is surprisingly bleak and wild, before descending to the fellwalker Alfred Wainwright's favourite slice of lakeland, by Buttermere and Crummock Water. Honister's Via Ferrata allows thrill-seekers to scramble across the crag while harnessed to a safety cable (£65; End up at the Kirkstile Inn, a traditional hostelry where hikers dry their feet by the B&B doubles from £145 ( • 9 of the best places to visit in the Lake District• 33 of the best hotels in the Lake District Set out from Hay after a browse around the bookshops and head towards Gospel Pass, the highest road pass in Wales. Hay Bluff and Offa's Dyke are up to your left, and border country and the meandering Wye opens out beneath you. Then drop down the other side into the remote Vale of Ewyas, a magical valley rich in birdsong (and free of mobile phone signal), to the ruins of 12th-century Llanthony Priory, just as compelling as Tintern but far less busy. The poet Walter Savage Landor built the house in the ruins that is now a tiny hotel and awaits at the end your 40-minute pootle. Details B&B doubles from £140 ( The A39 runs through the hills of Exmoor National Park. Views to one side are of the Bristol Channel, picking out the superstructure of ships heading to Avonmouth; the other is across the moorland, where wild ponies graze. Factor in a stop off at the County Gate car park on the 30-minute journey to gaze down into the deep winding valley of the Lyn River, then try not to be distracted by the view on the long and steep descent down Countisbury Hill. Stay right on the quayside in Lynmouth at the Rising Sun and ride the unique water-powered cliff railway up to the sister resort of Lynton (£4; B&B doubles from £120 ( • 15 of the most beautiful places in England The rawboned uplands of the Peaks feel like an ambush as you emerge from Sheffield's Ringinglow Road, and suddenly you're sliding down past the harsh grimace of Stanage Edge, a magnet for rock climbers. The sleepy village of Hathersage in the valley below provides welcome sanctuary, as does the spa town of Buxton, a less stuffy version of Bath complete with Georgian crescent and thermal spa. From here it is a short climb over and down the sinuous Cat and Fiddle road (named after an inn at the top) for the last stretch of this 90-minute drive, through bleak moorland, or take a longer route past Shutlingsloe on the A54. Stay in Bakewell's Rutland Arms, to be within easy driving distance of both opera ( and Bakewell tarts ( B&B doubles from £108 ( The A3055 between Chale and Freshwater Bay is on the Isle of Wight's western coast. This 16-mile road was originally a link between forts and barracks, with no public access until the 1930s. Since then it has regularly been re-routed, thanks to the Atlantic's winter pummellings. On a calm day, however, it is an exhilarating 30-minute drive. White cliffs reflect the sun's colours, particularly at sunset, and there are a couple of swooping ricochet bends just before the sanctuary of Freshwater Bay. Switch your engine off at the end to gaze out at the famous Needles ( or for a close-up take the chairlift down to Alum Bay (£6; Stay in the popular George right by the harbour in nearby Yarmouth. Details B&B doubles from £125 ( Starting at the seaside resort of Whitby, head up onto the moorland at Castleton and then descend into the peaceful Rosedale Valley. Turn right onto the A170 into Helmsley, with its 12th-century castle and former coaching inns. Keep going west until you reach Sutton Bank after 90 minutes, on the moor's west-facing escarpment. James Herriot described the outlook here, with the Dales in the distance and the Vale of Mowbray spread out like a tablecloth below, as 'the finest view in England'. Afterwards, retreat to Helmsley for a pint in the wood-panelled Black Swan. Hangovers can be assuaged the next day by a walk along the Cleveland Way ( B&B doubles from £110 ( Have we missed any? Share your suggestions in the comments
Associated Press
03-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Dr. Lily Taheri of The Applecross Dentist Continues to Provide Exceptional Cosmetic Dental Care to Perth Community
Leading cosmetic dental practice in Applecross delivers comprehensive dental services with advanced technology and personalized patient care. Perth, Western Australia, Australia, June 3, 2025 -- Applecross WA, Australia, June 1, 2025 -- The Applecross Dentist Smile Design Boutique, a premier cosmetic dental practice in Applecross, continues to provide exceptional dental care to the local Perth community. Led by Dr. Lily Taheri, a highly skilled dental professional, The Applecross Dentist has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive dental services, combining cutting-edge technology with a patient-centered approach to oral healthcare. As a leading dentist in Applecross, The Applecross Dentist offers an extensive range of dental services, from routine preventive care to advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures. The modern dental facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients of all ages throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Dr. Taheri brings extensive experience and expertise to the practice, with a commitment to staying at the forefront of dental innovations and techniques. Her dedication to continuing education ensures that patients receive the most current and effective treatments available in modern dentistry. Dr. Taheri is currently the only cosmetic dentist in Western Australia holding the Mastership Certification in Digital Smile Design 'At The Applecross Dentist, we are committed to providing personalized dental care that addresses each patient's individual needs and concerns,' said Dr. Taheri. 'I strongly believe in holistic dentistry, facially driven aesthetics utilizing digital technology and bio-emulative dentistry.' The dental practice offers a full spectrum of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and specialized treatments. Patients can access procedures such as professional teeth cleaning, dental fillings, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and orthodontic solutions. The practice emphasizes preventive care while also providing advanced cosmetic and restorative options for patients seeking to enhance their smiles. For those seeking an Applecross dental clinic that combines clinical excellence with compassionate care, The Applecross Dentist stands out in the Perth dental community. The practice's comprehensive approach to dental health focuses on building long-term relationships with patients and their families. Patients visiting The Applecross Dentist can expect a professional and comfortable environment. The practice's team is carefully selected for their clinical expertise and commitment to patient care, ensuring that every visit is a positive experience. As a respected dental practice in Perth's southern suburbs, The Applecross Dentist utilizes advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies in both general and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Taheri's commitment to professional development and continuing education ensures that the practice remains at the forefront of dental care innovations. The practice's comprehensive approach to oral health encompasses preventive care, restorative treatments, and cosmetic enhancements. Whether patients require routine maintenance or complex dental procedures, The Applecross Dentist's team is equipped to provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs. For patients interested in cosmetic dentistry, The Applecross Dentist offers a range of smile enhancement services designed to improve both the appearance and function of teeth. These services are provided with careful attention to achieving natural-looking results that complement each patient's unique features. Dr. Taheri says about the Applecross Dentist Smile Design Boutique, 'The Applecross Dentist has been personally created with love, and equipped with top of the range technology from around the world. Feel free to come in and say hi and together lets create your dream smile.' For more information about The Applecross Dentist and the services provided by Dr. Lily Taheri, please contact the practice directly. About the company: The Applecross Dentist Smile Design Boutique, led by Dr. Lily Taheri, is a premier dental practice located in Applecross, Western Australia. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including preventive care, restorative treatments, cosmetic enhancements, and specialized dental procedures for patients throughout the Perth metropolitan area. Contact Info: Name: Dr. Lily Email: Send Email Organization: The Applecross Dentist Smile Design Boutique Address: 4/40 Ardross St, Applecross WA 6153, Australia Phone: +61879489449 Website: Release ID: 89160693 Should you identify any discrepancies, concerns, or inaccuracies in the content provided in this press release or require assistance with a press release takedown, we strongly urge you to notify us promptly by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our responsive team is committed to addressing your concerns within 8 hours by taking necessary actions to resolve identified issues diligently or guiding you through the necessary steps for removal. Our dedication lies in providing accurate and reliable information.
