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Herald Sun
19-06-2025
- Herald Sun
Years of horror hoarding fills Batesford property, owner says VIDEO
Don't miss out on the headlines from Geelong. Followed categories will be added to My News. A hoarder's Batesford property, covered from end to end in a sea of junk, is at the centre of a bitter dispute between a brother and sister. Henry Hey, who co-owns the Ballarat Rd home with his sister Marion Battista, has reportedly been hoarding on the property since the 1980s. The site has amassed an astonishing collection of clutter, from vehicles and machinery to household goods. Narrow paths on the land are surrounded by the bizarre stockpile, with suitcases, toy trucks, bath mats, mugs, ovens and curtains lining the walkways. In some places the flotsam and jetsam is head high. There are washing machines, coffee machines, solar panels, chairs, wardrobes, a Richmond Tigers scarf and a chandelier. Multiple caravans and at least two broken-down cars can be seen on the property's perimeter, bamboo grows around one of the rusted hulks. Mr Hey has been ordered from the property by VCAT, was forcibly evicted by authorities in February and asked to remove his belongings. Ms Battista said Mr Hey refused to leave. She said the pair inherited the home after their father died in late 2023, but claims her brother had already been living there, collecting junk. She said his hoarding had fractured their relationship years ago. Ms Battista said VCAT had given her possession for the purpose to sell. Neighbours said Mr Hey and his partner set up tents across the road when they were evicted, and were living there for some time. Ms Battista said she believed the pair had since moved back onto the site. 'There will be some action on this property next week when a contractor begins to remove $160,600 worth of hoarding junk,' she said. 'I just hope my late mother's ashes are not in this mess.' Mr Hey reportedly hoards at his partner's property on Kookaburra Court in Norlane, where Geelong council issued an infringement this year for noncompliance with a Fire Prevention Notice. He also owns an empty block on Warrak Drive in Bannockburn that was subject to a clean-up notice from Golden Plains Shire eight years ago Ms Battista said she felt sad for her brother and unsure why he hoarded. Place of Calm professional organiser Marion Ivermee-Villarosa said there were numerous reasons someone could develop hoarding tendencies, or diagnosed hoarding disorder, whether it be how they grew up or a traumatic experience. 'It creates a divide between family members because it's not longer about the people it's about their stuff,' she said. 'And when there's been trauma people use their things to protect themselves. 'They don't like the way they're living but they're scared.' The Geelong Advertiser's attempts to contact Mr Hey were unsuccessful. Originally published as Years of horror hoarding fills Batesford property, owner says
Indianapolis Star
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
King Dough to open by-the-slice eatery in closed Kan-Kan Restaurant space
The Kan-Kan Restaurant is no more, but a big name in Indianapolis pizza will soon take its place. Two days after the Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant announced its Japanese-inspired kitchen would close, co-founder and co-owner Ed Battista told IndyStar on June 18 that Central Indiana pizza mini-chain King Dough would take over the restaurant space with a quick-service counter operation. Battista said the pivot from sit-down fare to by-the-slice pizza is intended to offer a more approachable, affordable dining option for moviegoers and create a more sustainable business model for the Windsor Park neighborhood's hybrid arthouse theater-restaurant. "We just can't get the volume of people that we need to choose to dine with us," Battista said of the recently closed eatery. "We need to serve the filmgoing community in a way that is the most inclusive to everybody.' During the renovations, which Battista said should last three to four weeks, the Kan-Kan concession area will remain open, though the restaurant's bar will close (the Kan-Kan Restaurant's social media posts announcing the kitchen overhaul originally said the bar would remain open). Once the renovations are complete, King Dough will serve pizza slices and salads made in house from a walk-up counter. All three existing King Dough locations, including the nearby full-service restaurant at 452 N. Highland Ave. in the Holy Cross neighborhood, will remain open. Battista said Kan-Kan Restaurant staffers will receive two weeks' pay in addition to their final paycheck. He hopes to relocate some kitchen and wait staff to Bluebeard and Amelia's, which he co-owns with his father, Tom. Some staffers have been put in contact with King Dough management, though it is unknown how many, if any, will work in the reimagined restaurant space. Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant opened in August 2021 after a more than year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Multi-time James Beard Award nominee and then-Bluebeard executive chef Abbi Merriss filled the same role in Kan-Kan's kitchen, which operates independently from the cinema with which it shares its home at 1258 Windsor Street. In late 2022 Merriss stepped down to focus on Bluebeard, with chef Michael Conley (previously a cook at the since-closed Rook in Fletcher Place and chef de partie at Kan-Kan) taking her place. Last year, the Kan-Kan Restaurant promoted longtime chef Travis Hitch to lead the kitchen, replacing Conley. While the ever-changing high-end restaurant found a place in the hearts of many Indy diners and film buffs, the Kan-Kan Restaurant ultimately didn't prove a reliable source of revenue. "It is definitely heartbreaking because we had a vision for what this could be for our city, and it didn't hit the way we wanted it to," Battista said of the now-closed restaurant. 'I'm still proud of it. I think we did something very special."
Hypebeast
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Pininfarina Unveils One-Off Battista Novantacinque for 95th Anniversary
Summary Automobili Pininfarinahas revealed theBattistaNovantacinque, a one-off hyper GT created to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Italian design house Pininfarina. Debuting at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile in Turin, the Novantacinque marks the final bespoke commission of the Battista line, with production concluding by the end of 2025. Finished in Exposed Signature Carbon Tinted Rosso Gloss with gold and black accents, the car embodies the brand's ethos of blending heritage with future-focused luxury. Inside, the Novantacinque features black leather and Alcantara Pilota seats, gold-stitched details and bespoke aluminum controls — each element reinforcing its celebratory status. With only a handful of Battistas ever made, the Novantacinque secures its place as a future collector's icon.
Top Gear
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
This red carbon-bodied Battista celebrates Pininfarina's 95th anniversary
This red carbon-bodied Battista celebrates Pininfarina's 95th anniversary Production of the electric hypercar is set to end this year Skip 20 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 20 Is this the last Battista hypercar? Pininfarina only mentions it as being the "final edition", and boy is it some edition. It celebrates the famed Italian design house's 95th anniversary, and is simply called the 'Novantacinque'. Looks simply glorious, too. Its exposed carbon body panels have been dunked in a big pot of 'Rosso Gloss' paint - "a colour deeply rooted in Italian culture", apparently - while a series of gold stripes run along the lower sections of its body. The underside of the split-tail rear wing receives even more gold. Advertisement - Page continues below Those five-spoke 'Iconico' alloys are supposedly finished in "Precision Polished Colourless" which definitely look like the colour silver. They also gain brushed aluminium accents and wear black calipers. The 'Pilota' seats are clad in both black Alcantara and black leather, with duotone black and gold stitching. You'll spot a few commemorative '95' logos in here, with finishing touches including machined aluminium rotary dials and bits of carbon satin trim. This celebratory edition doesn't celebrate any more power, though none is needed. The Battista's quad-motor powertrain - as seen in its Rimac Nevera sibling - still delivers a hilarious 1,874bhp/1,696lb ft of torque to all four wheels. In short, it means this thing gets from 0-62mph in around two seconds, and from 0-186mph in 12s. Flat out, you'll hit 217mph. If you can get your hands on one, that is. Only 150 of these hyperthings were ever allocated, and of this Novantacinque, Pininfarina said: "Its rarity is underscored by its singular commission and the conclusion of Battista production at the end of this year, with only a limited number ever built. Advertisement - Page continues below "As the final edition, the Novantacinque marks a pivotal milestone in Automobili Pininfarina's history." Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
Cision Canada
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND BATTISTA NOVANTACINQUE TO CELEBRATE 95 YEARS OF ICONIC DESIGN
Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled the Battista Novantacinque, a bespoke model created as a tribute to the 95 th anniversary of Pininfarina SpA The Novantacinque made its public debut at the Museo Nazionale dell'Automobile (MAUTO) in Turin where it was on display from 22-24 May As a singular commission and the final bespoke Battista to be unveiled, the Novantacinque symbolises the crescendo of the hyper GT's production, which concludes at the end of 2025—securing its place as a future classic and coveted collector's item The car exemplifies the brand's philosophy of 'Dream Cars, Made Real', combining bespoke craftsmanship, heritage-inspired design, and cutting-edge performance Watch the Battista Novantacinque on the streets of Turin here: Accompanying assets available to download here TURIN, Italy, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled a one-of-a-kind hyper GT – the Battista Novantacinque – crafted to commemorate the 95 th anniversary of the legendary Italian design house, Pininfarina SpA. This bespoke model was presented at the MAUTO in Turin – the birthplace of Pininfarina and the perfect venue for such an exclusive piece of art – where it was on public display from 22–24 May as part of a special celebratory exhibition.
