Collingwood Football Club’s Beau McCreery has won the Gatorade Grand Final Sprint at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final, securing the crown as the league’s fastest player.

McCreery crossed the finish line first ahead of Darcy Wilson (St Kilda) and Eddie Ford (North Melbourne), who took second and third place respectively.

The sprint, presented by Gatorade, saw players compete in the traditional 100-meter dash across the MCG with pre-game heats before the finale at halftime.

As part of its commitment to developing the next generation of soccer players, Gatorade will make a $5,000 donation to the Cove Cobras Junior Football Club, the community club where McCreery began his career.

Below are the top five results from the 2024 Gatorade Grand Final Sprint:

• 1^st Location: Beau McCreery (Collingwood)

• 2^nd Location: Darcy Wilson (St Kilda)

• 3^approx Place: Eddie Ford (North Melbourne)

• 4^Th Place: Will Hamill (Adelaide Crows)

• 5^Th Place: Will McLachlan (Brisbane Lions)

From Mirror staff reports

The Bedford Symphony will perform an evening of classic film themes entitled “A Night at the Movies” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Bedford High School Auditorium, 330 E. John St., Bedford. Check-in is at 5:00 p.m. 30 euros for an “instrument petting zoo” where the audience can try out all kinds of musical instruments before the concert. The group will perform themes from “Harry Potter,” “Jurassic Park,” “James Bond,” “Rocky,” “The Addams Family,” Pixar, “The Pink Panther,” “Mary Poppins” and more.

The concert will be directed by Bedford native Shannen Billie, who joined the Bedford Middle School staff this year as choir director.

“My hope for this concert is that every audience member can find something they can relate to,” Billie said. “I consciously chose a wide variety of music in order to appeal to as many people as possible. In my opinion this will be by far our best concert. Every single member has worked so hard and we have grown so much as a group. I’m very proud of the work we’ve done and I can’t wait to share it with the community.”

“We are very pleased to be able to perform in the high school auditorium this time,” said Karen Semanek, president of the symphony orchestra. “Capacity is more than double that of any venue we have played in to date and this will allow us to provide more affordable seating for children. We want to expand our audience to include a new generation of symphonic music lovers. In the year and a half since our founding, we have been filled to capacity at each of our performances, and that will give us room for more spectators. We want to encourage people to bring their whole family.”

Tickets are $5 for children under 18 and $20 for adults and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com or Give.cfalleghenies.org/movies2024 and in person at the Bedford County Library, Soaring Eagle Productions in Bedford or at the To be purchased at the box office show.

The group also sponsors free violin, viola, cello and bass violin lessons for local residents. They are always looking for new members and encourage anyone who played in the high school band to pull out their old instruments, dust them off and attend rehearsals at Zion Lutheran Church in Everett on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

“The minimum requirement for participation is that a player is able to play on time and on time, otherwise everyone is welcome,” Semanek said. “We want to continue to grow our group of musicians in the community.” To join, sign up for classes or call 814-977-0537 for more information.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the AFCAT 2 Result 2024. Candidates who have cleared the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2024 can now view and download their results from the official website www.afcat.cdac.in.

The AFCAT 2 2024 exam was conducted by the IAF on August 9, 10 and 11 in two shifts daily from 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 5 pm.

IAF AFCAT 2024 RESULT: HOW TO DOWNLOAD

1. Visit the official website: www.afcat.cdac.in.
2. Click on the “Login” tab.
3. Enter your registered email ID and password.
4. Access the portal to download your AFCAT 2 scorecard.
5. Save the result for future reference.

DIRECT LINK TO CHECK SCORECARDS

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates who have passed the written examination for Ground Duty Officers (Non-Technical and Technical) and Officers in the Flying Branches will advance to the AFSB interview round.

This phase will consist of psychological tests, group tasks and personal interviews which will ultimately decide the final selection of officers for the Indian Air Force.

For more details, candidates can visit the official website of IAF AFCAT.

A major fire broke out at Tata’s iPhone factory in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning. The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. in the company’s cell phone accessories paint shop.

Several workers were working at the plant when the fire broke out. However, seven fire engines were deployed to extinguish the fire and evacuate all employees from the premises.

At the time of the incident, around 1,500 workers were working on the first shift. While the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Several videos appeared online showing thick clouds of smoke coming from the production facility.

A spokesperson for Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) said in a statement, “An unfortunate fire incident occurred at our factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Our emergency protocols ensured that all of our employees were safe. The cause of the fire is under investigation and we will take necessary measures to protect the interests of our employees and other stakeholders.”

A senior police official said three workers who had breathing problems were taken to a hospital for treatment and are said to be in a stable condition. The official said over 100 police officers were deployed to assist in the affected areas.

The Hampshire mum has been driving trains for two years now and said often when she told people what she did for a living they would say she was “the first train driver” they had met.

She said that although it was still a male environment, she had never faced any hostility or prejudice during her work.

“The railway is like a big family and everyone is very supportive of each other,” Ms Deedat said.

She said she adapted shift work to fit her children and family life.

Looking back on her time as a driver, she said: “I just love being in the taxi and seeing all this beautiful scenery, especially the drive through the South Downs and the wildlife, it’s wonderful.”

“It’s a great feeling to know that you got all these people safely to their destination.”

Ms Deedat shared her experiences in a SWR video campaign to encourage more women to enter the rail industry.

SWR apprenticeship positions will open at Farnham, Fratton, Waterloo and Weymouth depots.

The organization said female applicants do not need previous rail experience.

Israel has launched a series of massive attacks on Beirut, with the military saying it attacked the headquarters of the militant group Hezbollah.

The first wave of attacks shook windows across the world Lebanese capital and sent thick clouds of smoke into the air.

Israel says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah was the intended target of the attack, but a senior Israeli official said it was too early to say whether the attack was successful.

Latest news from Israel and Hezbollah: Commander of militant group “killed in Lebanon”

A source close to Hezbollah told Reuters that Nasrallah was still alive, and Iran’s Tasnim news agency also reported that he was safe.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least six people were killed and 91 injured in the airstrikes. It said the numbers were preliminary.

A second round of attacks by the Israeli Air Force followed early Saturday, targeting Hezbollah weapons production facilities and key command centers of the militant group in southern Beirut, according to the Israeli military.

After the attack, flames could be seen rising in certain areas. And Israel says it also attacked targets in the Bekaa Valley and hit the mountain town of Bhamdoun.

This came hours after the IDF first called for the immediate evacuation of some specific buildings in the southern suburbs.

Army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that people should “move at least 500 meters away from three buildings.”

During the attacks, the Israeli military claimed it killed Hezbollah’s missile unit commander, Muhammad Ali Ismail, and his deputy, Hossein Ahmed Ismail.

Friday’s attack was Israel’s strongest attack in Beirut during its nearly year-long conflict with Hezbollah, which began when the Iran-backed group began firing rockets into Israel almost immediately after Hamas attacked from Gaza on Oct. 7.

The Israeli military claimed it carried out a “precision strike” on Hezbollah’s headquarters, which it said was located “among residential buildings in the heart of Dahieh in Beirut.”

Dahieh – the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburb of Beirut – has been attacked four times in the last week, displacing an estimated 100,000 people.

Four of the buildings in the area were reduced to rubble on Friday, Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV reported.

The Iranian embassy in Beirut described the attacks as a “dangerous, groundbreaking escalation” and called them a “crime” that deserved “appropriate punishment.”

Then overnight Sunday, the Israeli army claimed it had also eliminated the leader of a Hamas network in southern Syria.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 720 people have been killed and over 200,000 displaced in Lebanon since the conflict escalated following pager and radio explosions.

On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s attacks on Iranian-backed fighters in Lebanon a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

“As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no choice, and Israel has every right to eliminate this threat and return our citizens safely to their homes,” he said.

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“Israel has tolerated this intolerable situation for almost a year. Well, I came here today to say enough is enough,” Mr. Netanyahu added.

Read more:
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Netanyahu’s UN speech did not contain a clear plan to end the war

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 700 people in Lebanon, raising fears of an all-out war between the two sides.

Satellite images captured by Maxar Technologies show the extent of damage caused by some of the attacks in Chouaghir, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in eastern Lebanon.

The first image, taken on September 3, 2024, shows a building seemingly surrounded by trees. In the second picture from September 26th, the same building is completely destroyed.

Israel claims the aim of the bombing is to end more than 11 months of Hezbollah shelling of its territory.

WhatsApp has become the messaging app of choice for billions of users worldwide. While the platform offers a seamless communication experience, it typically requires saving contacts to initiate chats. However, there are situations where you may need to send a message without adding the number to your contact list.

Here are five easy methods to send WhatsApp messages without saving number:

Method 1: Using WhatsApp application

Open WhatsApp and copy the mobile number you want to send a message to.

Tap the New Chat button and select your name under WhatsApp Contacts.

Paste the cell phone number into the text box and click “Send.”

Tap the mobile phone number. If the person is on WhatsApp, the “Chat with” option will appear.

Tap Chat With to start a conversation.

Method 2: Creating a link in your browser

Open your browser (on mobile or desktop).

Paste the following link into the address bar:

Replace “xxxxxxxxxx” with the cell phone number, including the country code (e.g.

Press Enter and tap “Go to Chat” to open the WhatsApp chat window.

Method 3: Using Truecaller app

Open the Truecaller app and search for the mobile number.

Scroll down and tap the WhatsApp icon next to the number.

This will open a WhatsApp chat window for that number.

Method 4: Using Google Assistant (Android)

Activate Google Assistant and say: “Send a WhatsApp to.” [mobile number with country code].” (e.g. “Send a WhatsApp to +919876543210”).

Dictate the message you want to send.

Google Assistant sends the WhatsApp message to the specified number.

Method 5: Using Siri Shortcuts (iPhone)

Open the Siri Shortcuts app.

Go to Settings > Shortcuts and turn on “Allow untrusted shortcuts.”

Download the WhatsApp to Non-Contact shortcut (search online or use a provided link).

Add the shortcut and enter the mobile number to open a new WhatsApp chat window.

Israel has launched a series of massive attacks on Beirut, with the military saying it attacked the headquarters of the militant group Hezbollah.

The first wave of attacks shook windows across the world Lebanese capital and sent thick clouds of smoke into the air.

Israel says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah was the intended target of the attack, but a senior Israeli official said it was too early to say whether the attack was successful.

Latest news from Israel and Hezbollah: Commander of militant group “killed in Lebanon”

A source close to Hezbollah told Reuters that Nasrallah was still alive, and Iran’s Tasnim news agency also reported that he was safe.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, at least six people were killed and 91 injured in the airstrikes. It said the numbers were preliminary.

A second round of attacks by the Israeli Air Force followed early Saturday, targeting Hezbollah weapons production facilities and key command centers of the militant group in southern Beirut, according to the Israeli military.

After the attack, flames could be seen rising in certain areas. And Israel says it also attacked targets in the Bekaa Valley and hit the mountain town of Bhamdoun.

This came hours after the IDF first called for the immediate evacuation of some specific buildings in the southern suburbs.

Army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that people should “move at least 500 meters away from three buildings.”

During the attacks, the Israeli military claimed it killed Hezbollah’s missile unit commander, Muhammad Ali Ismail, and his deputy, Hossein Ahmed Ismail.

Friday’s attack was Israel’s strongest attack in Beirut during its nearly year-long conflict with Hezbollah, which began when the Iran-backed group began firing rockets into Israel almost immediately after Hamas attacked from Gaza on Oct. 7.

The Israeli military claimed it carried out a “precision strike” on Hezbollah’s headquarters, which it said was located “among residential buildings in the heart of Dahieh in Beirut.”

Dahieh – the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburb of Beirut – has been attacked four times in the last week, displacing an estimated 100,000 people.

Four of the buildings in the area were reduced to rubble on Friday, Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV reported.

The Iranian embassy in Beirut described the attacks as a “dangerous, groundbreaking escalation” and called them a “crime” that deserved “appropriate punishment.”

Then overnight Sunday, the Israeli army claimed it had also eliminated the leader of a Hamas network in southern Syria.

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 720 people have been killed and over 200,000 displaced in Lebanon since the conflict escalated following pager and radio explosions.

On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s attacks on Iranian-backed fighters in Lebanon a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

“As long as Hezbollah chooses the path of war, Israel has no choice, and Israel has every right to eliminate this threat and return our citizens safely to their homes,” he said.

👉 Click here to subscribe to Sky News Daily wherever you get your podcasts 👈

“Israel has tolerated this intolerable situation for almost a year. Well, I came here today to say enough is enough,” Mr. Netanyahu added.

Read more:
Confusion over Hassan Nasrallah’s condition
Netanyahu’s UN speech did not contain a clear plan to end the war

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 700 people in Lebanon, raising fears of an all-out war between the two sides.

Satellite images captured by Maxar Technologies show the extent of damage caused by some of the attacks in Chouaghir, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate in eastern Lebanon.

The first image, taken on September 3, 2024, shows a building seemingly surrounded by trees. In the second picture from September 26th, the same building is completely destroyed.

Israel claims the aim of the bombing is to end more than 11 months of Hezbollah shelling of its territory.

“Saturday Night Live” returns for its historic 50th season. Throughout the 2024-2025 cycle, we’ll see all of Studio 8H’s usual antics, as well as a tribute to the show’s rich history, from Ackroyd and Murray to Sudeikis and Wiig. Read on for how to watch “SNL” Season 50 online and on TV.

While no hosts or musical guests have been announced for the 50th season of “SNL,” it is expected to be a big season. Not only could it be the final season for longtime producer Lorne Michaels, but the series also looks back on its own history, stretching back to its 50th anniversary in February 2025.