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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Diners outraged over insane price for a steak at an Aussie pub - and it's more expensive than a flight
Outraged patrons have blasted a suburban pub for charging close to $100 for a simple steak. The Peakhurst, in Sydney 's St George area, is charging $90 for its 'chef's special' prime cut which is a 350 gram piece of Scotch Fillet. Diners have alleged the pub is 'taking the p*ss' with the meal price as it is more expensive than some domestic flights. Flights from Sydney to Melbourne are $15 cheaper than the steak, though it does have a Marble Score of 4+. This score indicates it is a high-quality grade of beef, but that has not won the pub any brownie points with its customers. Despite the steak being served alongside mashed potato, roasted root vegetables and Cafe de Paris butter one patron took to social media to call The Peakhurst out. 'At my local, 90 bucks for a steak, not even a ''recommended for two'' type thing,' the amateur food critic said. 'I don't mind paying a bit of coin at a hatted restaurant where you're getting the service and the ambience, but this is beyond taking the p*ss.' The pub's chef's special scotch fillet was put on blast by one angry diner who could not believe its price was $90 for a single portion The pub is described on its webpage as a local premium bar and bistro with its other menu items the usual pub fare such as a buttermilk fried chicken burger with fries and chicken schnitzel parmigiana. One Reddit commenter researched how much the piece of steak would have cost the pub to see if the price could be justified. 'A MB4+ Ribeye Grass Fed Scotch Fillet is $72.99kg or about $25 for 350g and all you need is a cast iron skillet and a bit of salt and butter to make it at home,' they wrote. 'At what point do we say that you're really not offering me anything here but a cut of meat and some mash?' To add insult to injury the pub even requires patrons to get their own cutlery rather than having the tables set by wait staff. Many people who came across the post similarly took aim at The Peakhurst in the comment section. 'RIP affordable pubs,' one person wrote. 'Pubs are getting pretty out there with prices, especially when you consider most of it is just meat/veg/veg,' a second said. 'The funny thing is, people will buy food less and less and management will go ''Oh no, people aren't buying out food. We have to put prices up to make up the difference'',' a third added. A spokesperson for The Peakhurst however, said its pricing was fair because the animals were sourced from a boutique farm. 'The producer of this cut of beef, Little Joe's, is a small farm, the animals are extremely well cared for, they have an extremely high marble score, and have won numerous awards for being some of the best beef in the world,' the pub said. 'We can't give away a product at less than the margins we need to keep our business open. 'If customers don't want a prime cut of beef, they can make a decision based on their own affordability.' Even with this explanation the steak remains one of Sydney's most expensive. Bistecca, in the city's CBD, charges $21 per 100 grams of steak which means a 350g piece would only cost $73.50. The Peakhurst's other four steaks cost around $45 each and are still some of the most expensive in the area.
West Australian
17 hours ago
- Business
- West Australian
St George study sample pioneers Brazil magnet rare earths supply
St George Mining has achieved a significant milestone by delivering Brazil's first bulk rare earths sample to a Government backed project tasked with commercialising Brazil's sizeable rare earths endowment to create a magnet manufacturing facility. The MagBras project is a public-private initiative based in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The 30kg rare earths oxalate sample, derived from the company's 100%-owned Araxá project, marks St George as a frontrunner in Brazil's emerging rare earths supply chain. The Araxá project has a serious mineral resource estimate of 40.64 million tonnes (Mt) at a sizeable grade of 4.13 per cent total rare earths oxide. Notably it also has another resource dimension, with 41.20Mt at 0.68 per cent niobium pentoxide, making it potentially a world-class asset ideally positioned to meet growing global demand for both commodities. The MagBras project, supported by the National Service of Industrial Learning (SENAI) and the Minas Gerais Research Development Foundation (Fundep), aims to industrialise Brazil's vast rare earths endowment - the world's third largest – to reduce the nation's reliance on imported high performance magnets. Managed by the Federation of Industries of Minas Gerais (FIEMG), MagBras collaborates with rare earths developers such as St George and end-users, including automakers Stellantis and Iveco, to build an integrated magnet supply chain. St George's memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MagBras - signed last October - facilitates cooperation on research, development and potential supply of high-grade rare earths from Araxá for high-performance magnet production. The company is also exploring downstream partnerships in the US, where interest in Brazil's niobium and rare earths is surging. The US Government, under the Trump Administration, is pursuing a trade deal to secure Brazil as a key supplier of critical metals, driven by efforts to establish non-Chinese supply chains. St George says recent US Department of Defence support for American rare earths miner MP Materials by paying US$110/kg for combined neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) highlights a shift toward pricing that fosters industry growth. Prineas says the company is seeing strong support in Brazil from government and industries to build a domestic supply chain for rare earths . St George's Araxá project is strategically located a stone's throw north of the massive niobium mine operated by Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineração (CBMM). The two projects occupy the same Barreiro carbonatite complex, a geological formation known for hosting significant niobium and rare earths mineralisation. CBMM's operation primarily extracts niobium from pyrochlore, with rare earths present as secondary commodities alongside barium and thorium. The company supplies about 80 per cent of the global niobium market. That proximity potentially provides St George with access to established infrastructure and a skilled workforce, enhancing its overall development potential. St George is advancing its Araxá project with an extensive drilling program, including over 9000 metres of diamond drilling to infill and expand its known resources and associated mineralisation. Mineralisation currently remains open in all directions and the infill drilling aims to increase confidence in the resources and elevate existing inferred resources to indicated status. The project's high-grade mineralisation, which shows up to 8 per cent niobium pentoxide and 33 per cent TREO, underscores its potential as a global supplier. The company is keeping five drill rigs busy and expects its first assay results shortly. Meanwhile, ongoing metallurgical studies aim to optimise the flowsheet for rare earths production. Its collaboration with SENAI and FIEMG positions Araxá to contribute significantly to both local and global markets, particularly as geopolitical shifts drive demand for reliable, non-Chinese rare earths and niobium sources. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
England women return home to hero's welcome after Euro win
England's Lionesses returned to a heroes' welcome on Monday, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty-shootout victory against world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final. Chloe Kelly converted the decisive spot-kick in the Swiss city of Basel as Sarina Wiegman's team successfully defended the European women's crown they won at Wembley in 2022. Supporters, many of whom were dressed in England kits and holding flags, cheered as they waited outside Southend airport, about 40 miles (64 kilometres) east of London. In a post on X, the team shared a photo of the trophy draped in an England flag on a seat on the plane, which had 'Home' painted in red letters on its side. The aircraft was welcomed with a water salute from two fire engines after landing. Captain Leah Williamson and manager Wiegman were the first off, with the skipper proudly holding the trophy. Among the waiting supporters were twins Poppy and Daisy Macdonald, 11, who were holding a sign asking for a photo with star striker Alessia Russo. 'We're so proud. They've won it two times in a row and they've worked so hard for it,' said Poppy. 'They've had a lot of injuries and setbacks but they've done really well.' The Lionesses will next be whisked straight to 10 Downing Street, the working home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. An open-top bus parade will follow on Tuesday, culminating in a celebration in front of Buckingham Palace. Victory in Switzerland was sweet revenge for Wiegman's defending champions, who suffered bitter defeat against the same opponents in the World Cup final two years ago. King Charles III said the team had the royal family's 'warmest appreciation and admiration' following their victory, adding: 'The next task is to bring home the World Cup in 2027 if you possibly can.' Starmer also hailed the triumph, saying: 'The Lionesses have once again captured the hearts of the nation.' The Downing Street reception will hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and sports minister Stephanie Peacock. Red-and-white St George's flags were hanging around the famous black door ahead of the team's arrival later on Monday from a rainy Zurich. Victory in Switzerland on Sunday capped a remarkable tournament packed with late drama for England. Wiegman's team were slow out of the blocks, losing their first match against France, before comfortable wins over the Netherlands and Wales in the group phase. They came back from 2-0 down against Sweden in the quarter-finals before winning on penalties, and sealed their spot in Sunday's final with a last-gasp extra-time win over Italy. The defending champions again fell behind against Spain on Sunday but Russo cancelled out Mariona Caldentey's first-half opener and neither side could find a winner by the end of extra time. Two penalty saves by player-of-the-match Hannah Hampton and Salma Paralluelo's miss set the stage for Kelly, who also scored the winner against Germany in the 2022 final. In total, the Lionesses led for fewer than five minutes across the entire Euros knockout stage. 'I must admit that this is the most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played,' said Wiegman. 'The players say we can win by any means, and we just never, ever give up.' The Dutch coach, who has now won three European Championship crowns in a row, having led the Netherlands to victory in 2017, said she hoped England's win would boost women's football across the globe. 'How I've experienced this tournament is that the level went up again, the intensity of the games went through the roof,' she said. 'That's what we've seen. 'We've seen it in the games, but also in the data we have. I think this tournament broke every record again and that's great, and I hope that that will boost the women's game everywhere.' Agencies
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
England's Lionesses get hero's welcome as they land back in UK after Euros glory
The Lionesses landed back in England this afternoon to an amazing welcome. The plane carrying the team arrived at Southend airport in Essex. The FA tried to keep the airport they were arriving in secret, for security reasons, but hundreds of fans managed to find out and arrived to cheer their heroes. Some waited for over two hours in the warm sun waiting for the flight to arrive from Zurich. Many brought St George flags which they draped over the fences outside the tiny private jet terminal. FA staff also attached several of their own flags to welcome the team home. Chloe Richardson, 19, from Basildon said: 'I saw on a local website that the England plane was coming in and I rushed here from home. 'They have done so well. They've made the nation proud. We are so pleased they came back to Southend.' The only hotel next to the airport, the Holiday Inn, put up St George flags on their windows of the restaurant which the players could clearly see when they landed. Several supporters sat in the bar supping beers as they followed the Titan Air flight on tracking apps. The champions then headed off to a reception at 10 Downing Street. Tomorrow will see a victory parade through central London. Today was certainly a far cry from the last time I went to an airport to cover the arrival of an England team. It was 35 years ago way back in 1990. Hundreds of thousands of people descended on Luton airport to welcome the men's team return from the Italia '90 tournament. It was a vastly different era - Paul Gascoigne was wearing a pair of fake breasts. Gazza was in his element in scenes that just wouldn't happen today. In 1990 England fans had been starved of success; they celebrated like they won the World Cup when they got knocked out in the semi-finals on penalties by Germany. Last night's Lionesses of course showed great composure and won their big match on penalties. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lionesses Bring It Home Again - Souvenir Edition Sarina Wiegman's legends have made history and brought football home once more after defending their title and winning Euro 2025 in Switzerland. We have produced this special souvenir edition of the Women's Football News. It is crammed with interviews with the Lionesses, special features, their match-by-match road to glory as well as dozens of amazing images. Click here to buy
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
The ‘special training sessions' that took the Bulldogs to the '95 premiership
'I certainly enjoyed myself. We got off the boat and went to the Pumphouse Hotel in Darling Harbour. I remember somehow ending up in a fountain, then going home with no shoes and cut-off pants.' Hooker Jason Hetherington added: 'It was only a four-hour cruise, but after four hours, most of us were only getting warm – we were only starting to hit it out of the middle of the bat. 'Someone said, 'Bullfrog, we're only getting started, but we're already heading back?' To which Bullfrog then said, 'driver, turn around and go another four hours'. 'We ended up back at the Pumphouse. It was a great night. And it obviously had something to do with our success after that. 'We had been through a bit of adversity, we were inconsistent on the field, and there was the whole Super League thing, even though we never begrudged the boys for signing with [the ARL]. Having said that, I still remind Jimmy Dymock now how we could have won another four or five comps had they all stayed. 'It was hard on them. It was hard on us. But we were all good mates. It was so important we kept that togetherness, which Canterbury is renowned for.' The Dogs won the following week against the Roosters, were pumped 42-0 by the Knights, then went on to win seven of their remaining nine regular-season games. Not wanting to blow their last hurrah, Lamb and Dymock arranged for another bonding session, this time at the Chester Hill Hotel, the week before the finals started. The Dogs finished sixth, and were never expected to advance past St George in week one of the finals. It was not lost on any of the players that they may have only had 80 more minutes playing together. Lamb and Dymock made a point of letting their teammates know how they felt – and made sure not one player would finish the year with any regrets. Lamb was a lot older than most of his teammates, having won the 1984 grand final, missed the 1985 grand final win with a knee injury and then landed a third title in 1988. 'I still remind Jimmy Dymock now how we could have won another four or five comps had they all stayed.' Jason Hetherington The Dogs were no hope of any success in '95 if the group was not connected. Back then, a few beers and banter were as important as running laps at Belmore. For the record, most players worked full-time jobs, and did not live out of each other's pockets, with Thursday night training sessions followed by a visit to the Belmore Bowling Club. 'We had a drink and a feed across the road from the pub, we all sat around having a chat, and even cried about a few things,' Lamb said. 'We knew we were all separating. I was sad. I had watched some of these guys come through as kids in the lower grades. 'That first final the following week against St George was the biggest hurdle. We won 12-8, then our confidence grew, we played Brisbane, then Canberra, and neither of them got near us. Then we did the same to Manly in the grand final. They had only lost two games all year.' Steve Price played a handful of minutes in the 1994 grand final but was quickly told by Moore and Lamb after the Raiders loss, 'you never want to feel this way again'. When the Bulldogs started to veer off course in 1995 at different stages, Price loved how Anderson had a knack of knowing when to bring them back together. 'Chris and the staff had a good feel for when something was a distraction, or there was an issue, and they'd call a 'special training session',' said Price, who was one of the few non-drinkers in the team. 'We'd sort things out, go on a winning streak, and things would be good again.' Price made a point of praising Pay for the way he terrorised a young Gordie Tallis when Canterbury played St George, then left Brisbane leader Glenn Lazarus with a busted rib in the opening exchanges the following week. Pay was one of several Bulldogs known to flatten an opponent. Hetherington said the team wanted to create that 'fear factor', so every time an opposition player got the ball, 'wherever they ran, they knew they'd get whacked'. Halligan added: 'We had that connection and confidence in each other to defend our backsides off for the whole 80 minutes and get a win.' Prop Darren Britt only wishes the Bulldogs could have completed four or five victory laps after the siren sounded with the scoreboard reading 17-4. The bus trip back to Canterbury Leagues Club was fun. Almost as crazy as the trip to the Sydney Football Stadium, when fans were trying to overtake the bus on the wrong side of the road. Halligan had to help John Timu into a cab and went straight to the airport the next morning when they flew to Auckland to link with the New Zealand World Cup team. Despite having no sleep, Halligan thought it would be funny to try and book a seat next to fellow Kiwi Matthew Ridge, who was on the losing Manly side. The grand final celebrations continued through to Wednesday, with Hetherington confirming coach Anderson was one of the last few still standing at the East Hills Hotel. Fast-forward 30 years, and Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo still appreciates the need for a tight group above anything else. The alcohol consumption is nowhere near their Dogs predecessors – many of the current players do not drink – but they spend plenty of time together, even bunkering down in hotels before every game, including home games in Sydney. The 1995 team joined them for dinner at Brighton Le Sands on Saturday night. Will history repeat itself for the club in 2025? What the 1995 Dogs think of the class of 2025 There are so many similarities between the 1995 and 2025 Canterbury teams. Just ask the club's premiership winners from 30 years ago. For starters, there is the hurt from losing a big finals game the year before. Canterbury lost to Manly in the first week of the finals last year, while the 1995 team dropped the 1994 grand final against Canberra. There is the lack of respect from the outside world, with most rival fans not expecting the Belmore club to go all the way. 'I'm happy for us to keep going under the radar and for people to keep talking up the likes of Canberra and Brisbane and Penrith and Melbourne,' 1995 fullback Rod Silva said. Then there is the unrelenting defence. Loading 'I like their effort in defence and by the looks of it, the players have a lot of trust in the group,' Jason Hetherington said. 'They've got consistent line speed, and they get numbers in tackles. 'It's not beyond them to win it this year, and that's because what they're doing defensively will hold them in good stead. Defence wins big games.' Club legend Terry Lamb, who still works at the Bulldogs, said: 'This team is united like we were. They were beaten by Manly in the final last year, which may have given them a bit of a rocket. It was an ugly win last week, but it might have also been what they needed to get back into that top form. A grand final win 30 years on would be nice.'
