Getting your arms around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues can be quite some task, writes Oil and Gas Investor's Senior Financial Analyst Chris Sheehan. As one observer noted, current criteria used to evaluate ESG issues are “highly diverse on a massively complex subject.”
ESG issues have never before claimed such importance. Public companies, no matter in what sector they may operate, “ignore this at their peril,” according to Pavel Molchanov, an energy research analyst at Raymond James & Associates Inc.
Eumundi Brewery s Chris Sheehan said crowds were well spirited and pumped during the event. We re very fortunate to have a festival of this calibre here in our backyard, he said. It s a chance for people to try some different beers that they haven t tried before. Aussies are a little predictable in what they like and are a little bit traditional. The beer world is huge now so it s an opportunity for people to try it all, try some local beers and beers from overseas you don t get to see. Moffat Beach Brewing s Sharynne Wilson said it was great to showcase what the region had on offer among the bigger players in the industry.
Arethusa al tavolo Photo courtesy of Arethusa al tavolo
Fresh, local and seasonal are all terms that get thrown around a lot in the restaurant industry. None of those descriptors is an exaggeration for Arethusa al tavolo, whose dairy farm and garden are both less than 10 minutes up the street. At this fine-dining gem, expect a showcase of butter, milk, cheese and seasonal produce all farmed and crafted by Arethusa. Everything else, including beef, lamb, chicken and more, is obtained from nearby purveyors who practice the same sustainable ethics. Dishes here switch up often, so think light and bright in warmer months, and comforting when the weather cools. A recent autumn visit involved hot honey-glazed Peking duck with five-spice spaetzle and a new-age take on a classic steakhouse combo: fork-tender, garlic-crusted strip loin with a spinach tart and a trio of blue cheese croquettes. Arrive early to visit their coffee shop, Arethusa a mano, across the
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Finance broker charged over alleged attempted $21 million NAB fraud
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A Sydney finance broker has become the third member of an alleged criminal syndicate to be charged with attempting to defraud NAB of more than $21 million.
The 64-year-old man was arrested at Blacktown police station on Tuesday morning as part of ongoing inquiries into the alleged fraud, which police claim involved using fake bank deposit guarantees to purchase properties across NSW for an inflated commission.