Latest news with #Aust
India.com
12-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Who is Joe Burns? Australian Cricketer Who Led Italy to First T20 World Cup, Know Full Tragic Story
Joe Burns has written one of cricket's most remarkable modern fairytales by leading Italy to their first-ever qualification for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in India in 2026. The former Australian Test opener, now captain of Italy's national team, has not only reignited his own career but also sparked a revolution in Italian cricket. With Italy officially booking their place in the 2026 T20 World Cup, Burns' bold and emotional decision has paid off in an extraordinary way. International Career with Australia Joe Burns played 23 Test matches and 6 One Day Internationals for the Australian national cricket team between 2014 and 2020. A technically solid right-handed batsman, Burns accumulated 1,442 runs in Tests at an average of 36.97. His international career featured four centuries, including a memorable ton against New Zealand in 2015 and a career-best 180 against Sri Lanka in 2019. Despite these performances, his time in the Australian setup came to a halt amid stiff competition and inconsistent form. He never represented Australia in any World Cup. Personal Tragedy: The Turning Point In 2024, Joe Burns suffered a devastating personal loss, the passing of his brother, Dominic Burns, in Brisbane. Dominic was a dedicated club cricketer, representing the Northern Federals in sub-district cricket. His jersey bore the number 85, which was both his birth year and shirt number. This emotional blow became the defining moment of Joe's career. Burns decided to honour his brother by connecting with his roots. With maternal grandparents from Calabria, Italy, he chose to represent the Italian national team. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he revealed that he would wear the number 85 jersey for Italy in tribute to Dominic. "Logically and emotionally, it just felt right," Burns later said. Leading Italy to Historic World Cup Qualification Appointed as Italy's T20I captain in late 2024, Burns quickly set about transforming the team's mindset and performance. Under his leadership, Italy advanced through the sub-regional and regional European qualifiers. Burns himself led from the front, with his standout performance being an unbeaten 108 off 55 balls against Romania. Italy's most crucial moment came when they defeated traditional European powerhouse Scotland to seal their place in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The victory marked Italy as the 25th nation in history to qualify for the global tournament. Burns' influence was not limited to runs and tactics he brought with him a culture of professionalism, discipline, and belief that turned Italy from underdogs into contenders. 'It's More Than Just Cricket' Wearing his brother's number 85, Joe Burns made it clear that his mission extended far beyond the pitch. 'It's more than just cricket,' he said. 'It's about honouring family, heritage, and building something that lasts beyond us.' His journey became both a personal tribute and a national triumph. A Leader with Global Pedigree Joe Burns' transition from Australian Test cricket to leading Italy on the world stage stands as an inspiring story of resilience, identity, and legacy. Italy's qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup is not just a sporting milestone it's a symbol of emotional strength, leadership, and the belief that greatness can be reignited in the most unexpected ways. As the cricketing world sets its sights on the next T20 World Cup, Italy will walk in as proud debutants, led by a man who turned personal grief into global achievement. Joe Burns has given Italian cricket a historic first and shown the world that sometimes, the biggest wins come from the heart.
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
‘Overstep': City's gas phase-out slammed
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed plans by the City of Sydney to ban gas appliances in all new residential developments as an 'overstep' as businesses push back. The 'all-electric' plan was unanimously passed on Monday and also restricts food and beverage tenancies in new mixed-use developments to a single connection. Coming into effect from December 31, the plan is the seventh for a council in NSW after the City of Canada Bay introduced its own controls earlier this month. Asked about the phase-out, Mr Minns said on Wednesday it was an 'overstep' by the City of Sydney. 'We're taking enormous steps when it comes to emissions in NSW,' he said. The City of Sydney unanimously passed a motion to ban gas appliances in all new residential developments by the end of 2025. Supplied Credit: istock 'But, part of it is bringing the community along with you and ensuring that you can you can bring on the largest supply of renewable energy, the greatest reductions in emissions in the state's history in a very short period of time, while showing the public that things like gas on your stovetop, as well as solar and batteries, are all part of the future mix. 'I think that this may perhaps inadvertently push more people away from the public acceptance for this economic change than drive them towards it. 'That's what I'm concerned about.' Under proposed new planning rules, developers will be required to install electric cooktops, ovens, and indoor heating and cooling systems in new homes, while gas hot water systems will still be permitted for the time being. NSW Premier Chris Minns described the plan as an overstep. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia The plan would also require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in the City of Sydney to be all-electric by January 1, 2027. Business Sydney Executive Director Paul Nicolaou warned the City of Sydney's approach risked driving up costs for households already struggling with cost of living. 'Restricting energy choice could force residents onto more expensive and less suitable options, without meaningful environmental returns,' he said. 'Council resources should be directed toward practical, inclusive policies that will deliver real outcomes for the community, such as supporting local businesses, improving public infrastructure, and addressing urgent social challenges – not symbolic measures that limit personal choice.' The change also comes at a time when Chris Minns touts a return for Sydney's night-life. 'It's restaurants, it's pubs, it's clubs who are trying to reinvigorate the city's night-time economy, and they have been burdened by increased costs in energy, increased costs in insurance, increased costs in labour, and this is the last thing that businesses need. 'They've argued day-in, day-out that council should stick to what they're good at and that is roads, footpaths, parks and other local matters, rather than delving into an area which is a state based or an Australia wide.' Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore welcomed the new rules. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Lord Mayor Clover Moore welcomed the new rules. 'Relying on fossil fuel gas is bad for the planet, bad for our finances and bad for our health,' she said. 'Ensuring all-electric buildings into the future is simply a logical next step to take. These changes will create healthier and more energy-efficient buildings, which will meet future energy standards and avoid expensive retrofitting,' 'They also spare households from being locked into increasingly expensive gas prices and potential shortages.' Greens MLC Amanda Cohn praised the council-led gas phase-outs in parliament on Wednesday. 'Local government councillors are rightly responding to loud and growing community campaigns to get their local areas off gas at a state level,' she said. 'The NSW government is opting for business as usual, despite the clear evidence of the harms of gas appliances and wood heaters inside our homes. 'Legislators before us were too slow to act on the harms of second-hand cigarette smoke on indoor air quality. Let's not make the same mistake.'
Axios
12-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Rice Vice is now open in Algiers Point
Rice Vice, the Nashville-born sake bar, has officially opened a new outpost in Algiers Point. Why it matters: It brings something new to New Orleans and tucks it into an unexpected space. Catch up quick: Rice Vice got its start in Nashville as a tasting room for Byron Stithem's brewery, Proper Sake. Since opening in 2022, Rice Vice has gotten nods as one of the country's best bars. The vibe: The Algiers Point location is just inside the door of Nighthawk Napoletana, nearly hidden behind a door marked with a simple R and V. The former barber shop has been covered over with wood paneling, leather-strapped barstools and a gorgeous waterfall-style stone bartop. The menu is all Proper Sake, of course, plus the Japanese spirit shochu and a tight list of cocktails. The intrigue: Stithem and business partner Bryson Aust look to use the new New Orleans bar as a lab to experiment with ideas for the future of the original and future locations. In part that comes from having a team here that includes cocktail vets Shaun Williams (Jewel of the South) and Kirk Estopinal (Cure Co.), Aust says. "It's a great team to take this to the next level," he says. The New Orleans space "is going to be more of a leader going forward, and the first Rice Vice is going to evolve more towards this." If you go: The bar has just 18 seats. While Rice Vice does allow walk-ins, they'll also be taking reservations. The goal, Aust and Stithem say, is to be a neighborhood-friendly option for Algiers Point while also maintaining appeal for folks who want to travel over from the East Bank.
Korea Herald
05-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Synpulse successfully partners with Judo Bank to complete its Core Banking Transformation
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a global management consultancy with deep expertise in financial services, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 2 of Judo Bank's core banking transformation journey, building on the strong foundation established in the initial go-live in mid-2024. Phase 2 focused on the delivery of a comprehensive term deposit offering on Judo Bank's new core banking platform, powered by Thought Machine. Over a period of 7 months, Synpulse worked closely with Judo Bank to design, build, and migrate its term deposit products—covering direct and intermediate channels across retail, business, and security-linked accounts. In total, around 63,000 accounts were successfully migrated, marking a major milestone in Judo Bank's broader platform modernisation agenda. The initiative began with a discovery phase in September 2024, followed by an intensive build period starting in October. In addition to launching new term deposit capabilities, the team also completed the migration of a subset of loan accounts from a legacy platform into the Thought Machine system, ensuring all lending products now operate on a single platform. This consolidation significantly streamlined operational processes and enhanced visibility across the bank's product suite. With all core products—lending and term deposits—now live on Thought Machine, Judo Bank is positioned to retire one of its key legacy platforms by mid 2025. This strategic shift enables the bank to significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce technical debt, and accelerate time-to-market for future innovations. Commenting on the successful completion of Phase 2, Rahul Bansal, Partner and Global Head of Retail and SME Banking at Synpulse, said: "We are proud to continue our partnership with Judo Bank on this transformative journey. Phase 2 was all about building on the momentum of the first phase—extending the platform's capabilities with term deposits and completing critical migrations that pave the way for a simplified, scalable banking environment. This marks a key milestone not just in Judo's platform journey, but also in Synpulse's expanding presence in the Australian market." Rosanna Fornarino, Chief Operating Officer at Judo Bank, added: "With Phase 2 complete, we have a modern, unified core banking system that supports both our lending and deposit products. This gives us the flexibility to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver even better outcomes for our customers. Synpulse has been a strong and collaborative partner throughout, and we're excited about what comes next." This latest phase reinforces Judo Bank's commitment to modernising its technology stack and delivering customer-first banking through a robust and future-ready platform. About Judo Bank Judo Bank is Australia's first purpose-built challenger bank for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and on 1 November 2021, was the first commercial bank to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 30 years. Judo was founded by a small group of experienced lending professionals and its purpose is to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. The company's relationship-led lending model, which brings back the craft of relationship banking, is enabled by its digital, cloud-based technology architecture. About Synpulse Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey – from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1200 employees, who come from over 30 countries.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Synpulse successfully partners with Judo Bank to complete its Core Banking Transformation
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a global management consultancy with deep expertise in financial services, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 2 of Judo Bank's core banking transformation journey, building on the strong foundation established in the initial go-live in mid-2024. Phase 2 focused on the delivery of a comprehensive term deposit offering on Judo Bank's new core banking platform, powered by Thought Machine. Over a period of 7 months, Synpulse worked closely with Judo Bank to design, build, and migrate its term deposit products—covering direct and intermediate channels across retail, business, and security-linked accounts. In total, around 63,000 accounts were successfully migrated, marking a major milestone in Judo Bank's broader platform modernisation agenda. The initiative began with a discovery phase in September 2024, followed by an intensive build period starting in October. In addition to launching new term deposit capabilities, the team also completed the migration of a subset of loan accounts from a legacy platform into the Thought Machine system, ensuring all lending products now operate on a single platform. This consolidation significantly streamlined operational processes and enhanced visibility across the bank's product suite. With all core products—lending and term deposits—now live on Thought Machine, Judo Bank is positioned to retire one of its key legacy platforms by mid 2025. This strategic shift enables the bank to significantly improve operational efficiency, reduce technical debt, and accelerate time-to-market for future innovations. Commenting on the successful completion of Phase 2, Rahul Bansal, Partner and Global Head of Retail and SME Banking at Synpulse, said: "We are proud to continue our partnership with Judo Bank on this transformative journey. Phase 2 was all about building on the momentum of the first phase—extending the platform's capabilities with term deposits and completing critical migrations that pave the way for a simplified, scalable banking environment. This marks a key milestone not just in Judo's platform journey, but also in Synpulse's expanding presence in the Australian market." Rosanna Fornarino, Chief Operating Officer at Judo Bank, added: "With Phase 2 complete, we have a modern, unified core banking system that supports both our lending and deposit products. This gives us the flexibility to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver even better outcomes for our customers. Synpulse has been a strong and collaborative partner throughout, and we're excited about what comes next." This latest phase reinforces Judo Bank's commitment to modernising its technology stack and delivering customer-first banking through a robust and future-ready platform. About Judo Bank Judo Bank is Australia's first purpose-built challenger bank for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and on 1 November 2021, was the first commercial bank to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in 30 years. Judo was founded by a small group of experienced lending professionals and its purpose is to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. The company's relationship-led lending model, which brings back the craft of relationship banking, is enabled by its digital, cloud-based technology architecture. About Synpulse Synpulse is a global professional services company and a valued partner of leading players in the financial services and related industries. We optimise the proximity to our clients and deep domain expertise to create sustainable value using technology as a business driver. Leveraging our strong network of over 100 ecosystem partners, we accompany our clients throughout their transformation journey – from strategy and development to implementation and management. With our tech powerhouse, Synpulse8, we collaborate with our clients to co-create digital experiences with innovative technologies and proprietary methods. Synpulse is powered by the passion and commitment of its more than 1200 employees, who come from over 30 countries. Further information View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Synpulse Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
