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AU Financial Review
6 days ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Aussie investors in record Silicon Valley AI deal
Paul Bassat's Square Peg Capital is an investor in one of the largest and most competitive seed funding rounds in Silicon Valley history: a $US2 billion capital raising for Mira Murati's secretive artificial intelligence start-up, Thinking Machines Lab. Murati is one of the highest-profile figures in San Francisco's big-money AI scene, and briefly replaced Sam Altman as chief executive of OpenAI when he was sacked in late 2023. She resigned as OpenAI's chief technology officer last October, and has since had investors scrambling to buy into her new company, which is valued at $US12 billion ($18.4 billion) after the deal.
Sydney Morning Herald
01-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Cheap eats are (thankfully) delicious in this wallet-draining paradise
Located on Kalakaua Avenue, a 25-minute stroll north-west of downtown Waikiki, the Food Truck Park serves a local version of world cuisine, from tacos to Vietnamese barbecue (meals start at around $US15/$23). For the best-value local foods head to the strip of eateries along Kapahulu Avenue, a 10-minute drive east of Waikiki. Rainbow Drive-In is a popular drive-thru (pedestrians are welcome, too), where you can order loco moco, a bed of sticky rice topped with hamburger patties (or other meat), gravy and a fried egg. This popular style of meal, the 'plate lunch', costs around $US12 ($18) and will give you energy to tackle the afternoon surf or the hike to the top of Diamond Head (Le'ahi), the volcano crater east of Waikiki. Beyond Rainbow Drive-In is Ono Seafood, a top spot for quality and reasonably priced poke, the Hawaiian dish of raw fish covered with soy sauce, sesame oil, chilli flakes and topped with ogo, Hawaiian dried seaweed. For dessert, continue north to Leonards, a Portuguese bakery that introduced malasadas, Portuguese doughnuts, to Hawaii in 1952; here a mere $US1.85 ($2.90) will bring you sugary joy. And for some of the best Asian-inspired local food, spend half a day in Chinatown, six kilometres north-west of Waikiki. For about $US15 ($23) a meal, the food hall at the bustling Maunakea Marketplace transports you to every Asian country; Maguro Brothers is a must for sushi and sashimi. Elsewhere, dotted around the surrounding grid of Chinatown streets, are great dim sum locales and bakeries. Join the throngs at Sing Cheung Yuan, a Chinese bakery, for freshly baked char siu manapua (barbecue pork in bao buns; $US3.65/$5.60) among other things. Lastly, the famous treat of Hawaii, shave ice (no, not 'shaved ice'), is available throughout Waikiki, but for atmosphere and history nothing beats Matsumoto Shave Ice in Hale'iwa, 51 kilometres north-west. Since 1951, millions of locals and visitors have ventured here for a bowl of finely shaved ice that's topped with a vibrant rainbow of syrups and your choice of ice-cream, adzuki beans mochi and condensed milk. Nothing better represents Hawaii's colours, blend of cultural influences (past and present), and intriguing flavours of Hawaii than this concoction. All for about $US5. That's sweet indeed. The details Fly Qantas' new non-stop Melbourne-Honolulu flights depart three times a week. The airline has daily Sydney departures.
The Age
01-07-2025
- The Age
Cheap eats are (thankfully) delicious in this wallet-draining paradise
Located on Kalakaua Avenue, a 25-minute stroll north-west of downtown Waikiki, the Food Truck Park serves a local version of world cuisine, from tacos to Vietnamese barbecue (meals start at around $US15/$23). For the best-value local foods head to the strip of eateries along Kapahulu Avenue, a 10-minute drive east of Waikiki. Rainbow Drive-In is a popular drive-thru (pedestrians are welcome, too), where you can order loco moco, a bed of sticky rice topped with hamburger patties (or other meat), gravy and a fried egg. This popular style of meal, the 'plate lunch', costs around $US12 ($18) and will give you energy to tackle the afternoon surf or the hike to the top of Diamond Head (Le'ahi), the volcano crater east of Waikiki. Beyond Rainbow Drive-In is Ono Seafood, a top spot for quality and reasonably priced poke, the Hawaiian dish of raw fish covered with soy sauce, sesame oil, chilli flakes and topped with ogo, Hawaiian dried seaweed. For dessert, continue north to Leonards, a Portuguese bakery that introduced malasadas, Portuguese doughnuts, to Hawaii in 1952; here a mere $US1.85 ($2.90) will bring you sugary joy. And for some of the best Asian-inspired local food, spend half a day in Chinatown, six kilometres north-west of Waikiki. For about $US15 ($23) a meal, the food hall at the bustling Maunakea Marketplace transports you to every Asian country; Maguro Brothers is a must for sushi and sashimi. Elsewhere, dotted around the surrounding grid of Chinatown streets, are great dim sum locales and bakeries. Join the throngs at Sing Cheung Yuan, a Chinese bakery, for freshly baked char siu manapua (barbecue pork in bao buns; $US3.65/$5.60) among other things. Lastly, the famous treat of Hawaii, shave ice (no, not 'shaved ice'), is available throughout Waikiki, but for atmosphere and history nothing beats Matsumoto Shave Ice in Hale'iwa, 51 kilometres north-west. Since 1951, millions of locals and visitors have ventured here for a bowl of finely shaved ice that's topped with a vibrant rainbow of syrups and your choice of ice-cream, adzuki beans mochi and condensed milk. Nothing better represents Hawaii's colours, blend of cultural influences (past and present), and intriguing flavours of Hawaii than this concoction. All for about $US5. That's sweet indeed. The details Fly Qantas' new non-stop Melbourne-Honolulu flights depart three times a week. The airline has daily Sydney departures.
The Advertiser
18-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Mega money: Aussie golfers eye biggest purse in history
Australia's women's golf stars are saluting the "huge" opportunities as they eye not only major championship glory but the equal-biggest purse in the sport's history. Former champion Hannah Green and dual major winner Minjee Lee will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge vying for a monster $US12 million ($A18.5 million) pot at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Like at the US Open earlier this month, Sunday's winner is set to receive a whopping $US2.4 million ($A3.7 million) after officials on Wednesday morning revealed 15 per cent increase in this year's total prize pool. "I just saw that email about 20 minutes ago actually, that it had increased another couple of million. Yeah, it's huge," Karis Davidson said on a Zoom call from the US. "Women's sports and golf is definitely growing and trending in the right direction. "I don't know if it'll ever be on par with the men's, but it's definitely improving and the LPGA is doing the best they can to improve our tour." Playing the event for the first time since 2023, Davidson is thrilled to be back on the big stage after taking six months out of golf last year while feeling disillusioned. The revitalised 26-year-old enters the season's third major championship fresh off a career-best tied for seventh at last week's LPGA Meijer Classic, having held a share of the halfway lead in Michigan. "Just coming back, I have a new perspective with the game," Davidson said. "I wouldn't say it's just because I'm playing well. I have had these good results due to enjoyment." The Queenslander is certainly enjoying the perks back on tour, while also bracing for a true test at the Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco course."You can really feel it when you turn up to the course," Davidson said. "It's just the set-up is different and you can really feel like you're at a major. Like, in our locker room this week we have menus for food and trust me talking about food. "But the course is set up longer and tougher and everyone's out there really grinding. "It's my privilege to be able to compete in a major again." Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Hira Naveed and Robyn Choi round out the Australian contingent in Texas. While Davidson was happily dining with Airbnb housemates Green and Kyriacou on Tuesday night, world No.1 Nelly Korda was conspicuously absent from the traditional champions dinner because of a sore neck. The American had therapeutic tape on the back of her neck when she spoke to the media on Tuesday. Korda skipped two tournaments during the LPGA Tour's Asia swing because of a minor neck injury, but said she would be ready for Thursday's first round. "I hit a shot out of the rough and my neck went into a full spasm," Korda said, adding that she felt better but also acknowledged that it was impacting her swing and preparation. "Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to. "But I have a great (physical therapist) who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I'll be ready by Thursday." The 15-time tour winner was the runner-up at the US Women's Open three weeks ago but hasn't won in nine starts this season. With The AP. Australia's women's golf stars are saluting the "huge" opportunities as they eye not only major championship glory but the equal-biggest purse in the sport's history. Former champion Hannah Green and dual major winner Minjee Lee will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge vying for a monster $US12 million ($A18.5 million) pot at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Like at the US Open earlier this month, Sunday's winner is set to receive a whopping $US2.4 million ($A3.7 million) after officials on Wednesday morning revealed 15 per cent increase in this year's total prize pool. "I just saw that email about 20 minutes ago actually, that it had increased another couple of million. Yeah, it's huge," Karis Davidson said on a Zoom call from the US. "Women's sports and golf is definitely growing and trending in the right direction. "I don't know if it'll ever be on par with the men's, but it's definitely improving and the LPGA is doing the best they can to improve our tour." Playing the event for the first time since 2023, Davidson is thrilled to be back on the big stage after taking six months out of golf last year while feeling disillusioned. The revitalised 26-year-old enters the season's third major championship fresh off a career-best tied for seventh at last week's LPGA Meijer Classic, having held a share of the halfway lead in Michigan. "Just coming back, I have a new perspective with the game," Davidson said. "I wouldn't say it's just because I'm playing well. I have had these good results due to enjoyment." The Queenslander is certainly enjoying the perks back on tour, while also bracing for a true test at the Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco course."You can really feel it when you turn up to the course," Davidson said. "It's just the set-up is different and you can really feel like you're at a major. Like, in our locker room this week we have menus for food and trust me talking about food. "But the course is set up longer and tougher and everyone's out there really grinding. "It's my privilege to be able to compete in a major again." Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Hira Naveed and Robyn Choi round out the Australian contingent in Texas. While Davidson was happily dining with Airbnb housemates Green and Kyriacou on Tuesday night, world No.1 Nelly Korda was conspicuously absent from the traditional champions dinner because of a sore neck. The American had therapeutic tape on the back of her neck when she spoke to the media on Tuesday. Korda skipped two tournaments during the LPGA Tour's Asia swing because of a minor neck injury, but said she would be ready for Thursday's first round. "I hit a shot out of the rough and my neck went into a full spasm," Korda said, adding that she felt better but also acknowledged that it was impacting her swing and preparation. "Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to. "But I have a great (physical therapist) who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I'll be ready by Thursday." The 15-time tour winner was the runner-up at the US Women's Open three weeks ago but hasn't won in nine starts this season. With The AP. Australia's women's golf stars are saluting the "huge" opportunities as they eye not only major championship glory but the equal-biggest purse in the sport's history. Former champion Hannah Green and dual major winner Minjee Lee will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge vying for a monster $US12 million ($A18.5 million) pot at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Like at the US Open earlier this month, Sunday's winner is set to receive a whopping $US2.4 million ($A3.7 million) after officials on Wednesday morning revealed 15 per cent increase in this year's total prize pool. "I just saw that email about 20 minutes ago actually, that it had increased another couple of million. Yeah, it's huge," Karis Davidson said on a Zoom call from the US. "Women's sports and golf is definitely growing and trending in the right direction. "I don't know if it'll ever be on par with the men's, but it's definitely improving and the LPGA is doing the best they can to improve our tour." Playing the event for the first time since 2023, Davidson is thrilled to be back on the big stage after taking six months out of golf last year while feeling disillusioned. The revitalised 26-year-old enters the season's third major championship fresh off a career-best tied for seventh at last week's LPGA Meijer Classic, having held a share of the halfway lead in Michigan. "Just coming back, I have a new perspective with the game," Davidson said. "I wouldn't say it's just because I'm playing well. I have had these good results due to enjoyment." The Queenslander is certainly enjoying the perks back on tour, while also bracing for a true test at the Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco course."You can really feel it when you turn up to the course," Davidson said. "It's just the set-up is different and you can really feel like you're at a major. Like, in our locker room this week we have menus for food and trust me talking about food. "But the course is set up longer and tougher and everyone's out there really grinding. "It's my privilege to be able to compete in a major again." Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Hira Naveed and Robyn Choi round out the Australian contingent in Texas. While Davidson was happily dining with Airbnb housemates Green and Kyriacou on Tuesday night, world No.1 Nelly Korda was conspicuously absent from the traditional champions dinner because of a sore neck. The American had therapeutic tape on the back of her neck when she spoke to the media on Tuesday. Korda skipped two tournaments during the LPGA Tour's Asia swing because of a minor neck injury, but said she would be ready for Thursday's first round. "I hit a shot out of the rough and my neck went into a full spasm," Korda said, adding that she felt better but also acknowledged that it was impacting her swing and preparation. "Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to. "But I have a great (physical therapist) who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I'll be ready by Thursday." The 15-time tour winner was the runner-up at the US Women's Open three weeks ago but hasn't won in nine starts this season. With The AP. Australia's women's golf stars are saluting the "huge" opportunities as they eye not only major championship glory but the equal-biggest purse in the sport's history. Former champion Hannah Green and dual major winner Minjee Lee will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge vying for a monster $US12 million ($A18.5 million) pot at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Like at the US Open earlier this month, Sunday's winner is set to receive a whopping $US2.4 million ($A3.7 million) after officials on Wednesday morning revealed 15 per cent increase in this year's total prize pool. "I just saw that email about 20 minutes ago actually, that it had increased another couple of million. Yeah, it's huge," Karis Davidson said on a Zoom call from the US. "Women's sports and golf is definitely growing and trending in the right direction. "I don't know if it'll ever be on par with the men's, but it's definitely improving and the LPGA is doing the best they can to improve our tour." Playing the event for the first time since 2023, Davidson is thrilled to be back on the big stage after taking six months out of golf last year while feeling disillusioned. The revitalised 26-year-old enters the season's third major championship fresh off a career-best tied for seventh at last week's LPGA Meijer Classic, having held a share of the halfway lead in Michigan. "Just coming back, I have a new perspective with the game," Davidson said. "I wouldn't say it's just because I'm playing well. I have had these good results due to enjoyment." The Queenslander is certainly enjoying the perks back on tour, while also bracing for a true test at the Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco course."You can really feel it when you turn up to the course," Davidson said. "It's just the set-up is different and you can really feel like you're at a major. Like, in our locker room this week we have menus for food and trust me talking about food. "But the course is set up longer and tougher and everyone's out there really grinding. "It's my privilege to be able to compete in a major again." Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Hira Naveed and Robyn Choi round out the Australian contingent in Texas. While Davidson was happily dining with Airbnb housemates Green and Kyriacou on Tuesday night, world No.1 Nelly Korda was conspicuously absent from the traditional champions dinner because of a sore neck. The American had therapeutic tape on the back of her neck when she spoke to the media on Tuesday. Korda skipped two tournaments during the LPGA Tour's Asia swing because of a minor neck injury, but said she would be ready for Thursday's first round. "I hit a shot out of the rough and my neck went into a full spasm," Korda said, adding that she felt better but also acknowledged that it was impacting her swing and preparation. "Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to. "But I have a great (physical therapist) who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I'll be ready by Thursday." The 15-time tour winner was the runner-up at the US Women's Open three weeks ago but hasn't won in nine starts this season. With The AP.
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Mega money: Aussie golfers eye biggest purse in history
Australia's women's golf stars are saluting the "huge" opportunities as they eye not only major championship glory but the equal-biggest purse in the sport's history. Former champion Hannah Green and dual major winner Minjee Lee will spearhead a nine-strong Australian challenge vying for a monster $US12 million ($A18.5 million) pot at this week's Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Like at the US Open earlier this month, Sunday's winner is set to receive a whopping $US2.4 million ($A3.7 million) after officials on Wednesday morning revealed 15 per cent increase in this year's total prize pool. "I just saw that email about 20 minutes ago actually, that it had increased another couple of million. Yeah, it's huge," Karis Davidson said on a Zoom call from the US. "Women's sports and golf is definitely growing and trending in the right direction. "I don't know if it'll ever be on par with the men's, but it's definitely improving and the LPGA is doing the best they can to improve our tour." Playing the event for the first time since 2023, Davidson is thrilled to be back on the big stage after taking six months out of golf last year while feeling disillusioned. The revitalised 26-year-old enters the season's third major championship fresh off a career-best tied for seventh at last week's LPGA Meijer Classic, having held a share of the halfway lead in Michigan. "Just coming back, I have a new perspective with the game," Davidson said. "I wouldn't say it's just because I'm playing well. I have had these good results due to enjoyment." The Queenslander is certainly enjoying the perks back on tour, while also bracing for a true test at the Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco course."You can really feel it when you turn up to the course," Davidson said. "It's just the set-up is different and you can really feel like you're at a major. Like, in our locker room this week we have menus for food and trust me talking about food. "But the course is set up longer and tougher and everyone's out there really grinding. "It's my privilege to be able to compete in a major again." Steph Kyriacou, Gabriela Ruffels, Grace Kim, Cassie Porter, Hira Naveed and Robyn Choi round out the Australian contingent in Texas. While Davidson was happily dining with Airbnb housemates Green and Kyriacou on Tuesday night, world No.1 Nelly Korda was conspicuously absent from the traditional champions dinner because of a sore neck. The American had therapeutic tape on the back of her neck when she spoke to the media on Tuesday. Korda skipped two tournaments during the LPGA Tour's Asia swing because of a minor neck injury, but said she would be ready for Thursday's first round. "I hit a shot out of the rough and my neck went into a full spasm," Korda said, adding that she felt better but also acknowledged that it was impacting her swing and preparation. "Obviously with the injury that I had last year, every single time something kind of flares up in my neck now, I think I feel it a little bit more than what I used to. "But I have a great (physical therapist) who takes care of me. Trying to work through it, but I'll be ready by Thursday." The 15-time tour winner was the runner-up at the US Women's Open three weeks ago but hasn't won in nine starts this season. With The AP.
