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Dan Nolan is a freelance writer who was a reporter/copy editor at The Hamilton Spectator for three decades. He writes obits and a film column for The Spec.
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Articles by Dan Nolan
Angry landscaper loses legal stoush
Dan Nolan Landscaper Stephen Hiku has an anger management problem, but you'd never know it watching his social media videos highlighting his all-female workforce. A Current Affair 's camera crew got a taste of it when questioning the former bankrupt about some of his shoddy work, which in one case resulted in him being ordered to pay back $65,000. Hiku attempted to wrestle the camera away, pinning our cameraman to a fence before eventually releasing him.
Planning U-turn transforms couple's dream home into nightmare
Dan Nolan A Sunshine Coast couple are left feeling like “nobody really cares” after a local council allowed their neighbour to build so close to their home, you can't fit a tennis ball between the two properties. After years of saving, Jake Philpott and Kaylie Stott moved their young family into what should have been their dream home six months ago. Philpott described it as “probably the greatest accomplishment I've ever really made”. “We've thrown everything at this.
Angry tradies on Daniel's trail
Dan Nolan Daniel Clarke is a 37-year-old former bankrupt with a long history of failing to pay his debts. The one-time plumber's latest project is a bar that is under construction in the heart of Surfers Paradise. The bar is called Somewhere Good but right now it is a half-finished messy job site left behind by fed-up tradies whose payments are somewhere else. Brandon Cunningham is the builder who was brought in to lead the project at the last minute.
Swim Strokes Throughout the Ages
400,000,000 BCE The creatures that will one day evolve to become human beings glide gracefully through the Paleozoic sea. They emerge onto the rocky shore with new legs, a new dominion for animals on this young marble planet. 300,000 BCE Drowning. 25,500 BCE Drowning. 1,500 BCE Drowning. 1,200 BCE After observing animals cross the River Nile, human beings attempt the doggy paddle. 1,200 BCE Drowning. 1,100 BCE The first successful doggy paddle.
The smartest AI investment for Australian business isn’t the models
Skip to content Printed by for personal, non-commercial use only. For other rights, contact licensing@capitalbrief.com. Ideas Anyone can bolt on a busted chatbot. The single most important AI investment is the tooling to measure whether any of it actually works. As models get cheaper and better, the real upside is in being able to move quickly, argues Dan Nolan. Shutterstock. If you’re an Australian business and you’ve actually rolled out AI to customers in some meaningful way, congrats.
Autistic man starved to death in hospital after ‘multiple systemic failures’
The Queensland Health Ombudsman has released a damning report into a major hospital after an autistic patient starved to death while his mother’s concerns were ignored. Stewart Kelly, 45, died from starvation and dehydration during a 33-day admission at Robina Hospital in 2022.
Brilliant Rooftop Bars in Budapest for Cocktails and Skyline Views
In a city as beautiful as Budapest, if you’re not taking in those glorious views one way or another, you’re missing out. And we’re pleased to confirm that Budapest’s rooftop bars are actually great places to drink, up there with our favourite nightlife spots in the city.
Himbaugh Gulch trail opens in Hot Sulphur Springs
The Town of Hot Sulphur Springs conducted a ribbon cutting on July 30 to celebrate a new trail in Himebaugh Gulch. The trail connects two other trails, creating a 3.4-mile loop opportunity for trail users. This trail is the culmination over several years of a number of projects, including the acquisition of the 275-acre property, trail development and construction of a trailhead. You can access Himebaugh Gulch from the trailhead located on County Road 55 just east of town.
Vilnius, Warsaw climb tech rankings, CEE gains visibility
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) gained new recognition in Dealroom’s 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index, with CEE capital cities Vilnius, Lithuania; Warsaw, Poland; and Zagreb, Croatia, named among the world’s top 100 emerging innovation hubs. The index, released on 21 May, ranked 288 cities worldwide. While Paris and London top the European list, the report highlights improved visibility for several cities in the Baltics and Visegrad Four countries.
Matthew Cordell Takes Young Readers Birding
From wolves that follow a girl in the snow to lions visiting their grandchild, Matthew Cordell’s picture books reveal his wonder and awe toward animals. Never has this been more apparent than in To See an Owl (Random House Studio, Jan. 7), the story of a young girl’s relentless quest to see her first owl in the wild. Illustrated in vibrant pen-and-ink illustrations, Cordell’s book touches on themes of perseverance and connections with nature.
South Korea influence grows in CEE defence
South Korea influence grows in CEE defence Reading Time: 2 minutes As the EU assesses its defence strategies amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) defence market.
Romania asks EU for top commissioner post, as Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia jostle for position
Romania asks EU for top commissioner post, as Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia jostle for position Reading Time: 2 minutes Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has requested that his country’s upcoming European Commissioner focuses on economic policies, following a meeting with European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Thursday. “I want a portfolio that is highly relevant, given that we are the sixth largest country in the EU.
Modi pays CEE ‘historic’ visit
Modi pays CEE ‘historic’ visit Reading Time: 3 minutes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed collaborations on AI and startups with Poland during his recent tour of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Modi’s visits to Poland and Ukraine, occurring just weeks after a contentious meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, highlight India’s attempt to maintain its historical ties with Russia while strengthening business and diplomatic relations with the West.
Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions - FM
Hungary nears energy deal in wake of Lukoil sanctions – FM Reading Time: 2 minutes Hungary is rushing to safeguard its energy security following Ukraine’s sanctions on Russian oil company Lukoil, and is in active discussions to guarantee alternative supply routes, according to the country’s top diplomat.
Baltics ranked 2nd region for Internet speeds, Eastern Europe 4th
Baltics ranked 2nd region for Internet speeds, Eastern Europe 4th Reading Time: 2 minutes In total 6 of 17 countries from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) made the top 50 for fastest internet speeds, with an average download speed of 76.58 Mbps, placing it the 4th global region. CEE’s top performers were Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania, with average speeds of 145.19 Mbps, 112.15 Mbps, and 105.46 Mbps, respectively, with Albania, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina the regional laggards.
Ukrainian alleged in Nord Stream pipeline attack
Ukrainian alleged in Nord Stream pipeline attack Reading Time: 2 minutes The September 26, 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a major European energy conduit running from Russia to Germany, remains shrouded in controversy and suspicion nearly two years after the explosions. Investigations have so far failed to definitively pinpoint the perpetrators, but recent reports have added a new complexity to the case.
Guest column: Grand County Wilderness Group celebrates 60th anniversary of Wilderness Act
“If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology,” President Lyndon Johnson said. “We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.” With these remarks, President Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law Sept. 3, 1964. This event was the culmination, over decades, of the evolving concept of wilderness in America.
The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revival
In the village of Felcsut, there stands a stadium. Felcsut, 28 miles outside of Budapest, is home to fewer than 2,000 people. Yet the stadium seats nearly 4,000. And in some style. Its roof - covered in slate tiles and copper turrets - is supported by soaring wooden columns, all set off with artful architectural lighting. It is estimated to have cost more than £10m. It is called the Pancho Arena – part monument to Hungary's past, part statement of its future.
9 Best Ruin Bars in Budapest According To People Who Live There
Photograph: Matt Steirer / Doboz If you prefer your beer accentuated by urban decay, the very best ruin bars in Budapest will be right up your alley Written by Peterjon Cresswell & Dan Nolan Tuesday 23 January 2024 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email WhatsApp Advertising Like escape rooms, ruin bars are a successful Budapest invention. So successful, in fact, that weekend nights see the streets completely mobbed in the party zone between Dob and Dohåny utca near Klauzål tér.
Hamilton helps History Channel build docu-drama on Walt Disney
It's not known if Walt Disney ever visited Hamilton, but he does in a docu-drama on his impact on American culture. The program "How Disney Built America" was shooting around the city over the last month. Already a Subscriber? Sign in In the second week of November, it filmed at the former Gallery on the Bay art gallery at Bay Street North and Barton Street West.
Hamilton helps History Channel build docu-drama on Walt Disney
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Hamilton helps History Channel build docu-drama on Walt Disney
It's not known if Walt Disney ever visited Hamilton, but he does in a docu-drama on his impact on American culture. The program "How Disney Built America" was shooting around the city over the last month. Already a Subscriber? Sign in In the second week of November, it filmed at the former Gallery on the Bay art gallery at Bay Street North and Barton Street West.
FULL SHOW; Friday January 20 2023
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Aussie winemakers' glass-half-full read on Chinese ambassador's press conference
Australian winemakers are hopeful that the nation’s relationship with China is thawing after an extraordinary press conference in Canberra this week. China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, toasted the nation’ relationship with a glass of Barossa Valley red and confirmed there is potential to resolve previous disagreements. While Australian wine is still subject to a tariff of more than 200 per cent, the unusual move caught the interest of winemakers across the country.
FULL SHOW; Wednesday January 11 2023
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How wind 'saved the day' for couple stranded on paddleboards for three days
A man and a woman have been rescued after a terrifying three-day ordeal at sea with nothing more than their paddleboards. The couple, both aged in their 40s, were dropped off to North West Island on the Curtis Ferry Services for a camping trip on January 7. They went paddleboarding later that afternoon but were caught in a rip and dragged 50 nautical miles out to sea in crocodile and shark-infested waters off the Capricorn Coast.
Former prison boss' radical idea to slash Qld's youth crime rates
A former corrective services boss hopes to throw law and order on its head in a radical approach to tackling youth crime in Queensland. The state government recently announced new policies to crack down on youth offenders in the wake of the murder of North Lakes mother Emma Lovell. But Keith Hamburger, who was formerly the director-general of Queensland’s Corrective Services Commission, says they won’t go far enough to address youth crime.
FULL SHOW; Tuesday January 10 2023
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Mayor's Olympics quip at Gold Coast counterpart
The Gold Coast Mayor has been labelled “entitled” for insisting the Glitter Strip hosts more events during the Brisbane Olympic Games. The Games will roll into town in 2032 and there are reports the redevelopment of the Gabba will cost $2.5 billion instead of the initial forecast of $1 billion. Mayor Tom Tate has suggested the Gold Coast could help by taking some of the load and hosting more events.
Shock sentence for man who robbed 11 Brisbane homes in a month
A burglar who has spent most of his life in jail has been handed another prison sentence after robbing 11 homes in a month. Police nabbed Aaron Peter James Wilson after his spree targeting homes across Brisbane’s northern outskirts, where he took more than $271,450 worth of goods. The 35-year-old pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary and stealing and four counts of fraud when he fronted court on Monday and was sentenced to six years’ prison.
Obituary: Keith Richardson was one of Ontario’s longest-serving regional chairmen Original
Keith Richardson was one of the longest-serving regional chairmen in the history of Ontario. The Dunnville farmer — who died Dec. 25 at age 87 — served as chairman of the now-disbanded Haldimand-Norfolk region from 1977-94. In 1994, he became the longest-serving chairman in Ontario history, but his 18 years was later surpassed by Durham regional chairman Roger Anderson (1997-2018) and Waterloo chairman Ken Seiling (1985-2018).
FULL SHOW; Monday January 9 2023
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Pub owner's extraordinary measure to thwart WA flood looters
A regional pub in Western Australia has made the heartbreaking decision to destroy all of its alcohol supply after widespread flooding. The Crossing Inn in Fitzroy Crossing was one of many establishments that went underwater when ex-tropical cyclone Ellie swept across the region. Its owner, Kandula Herat told Dan Nolan on 4BC Summer Drive that while everyone is facing a huge clean-up, looters have only made things worse.
Strep A cases on the rise among Australian kids, health authorities warn
Cases of a deadly bacterial infection are becoming more common in Queensland, sparking concern from health experts. Strep A infection rates last year increased by 20 per cent, with 377 cases recorded and nine deaths. Symptoms can include a sore throat, fever and small red spots at the back of the roof of the mouth. Infectious diseases expert professor Michael Good told Dan Nolan on 4BC Summer Drive the infection is definitely one to be wary of.
The nation's obsession with consultants builds little but waste
The news that the ASX is scrapping and taking a massive loss on its blockchain-backed replacement for CHESS holdings is no surprise to anyone who has the basic ability to google "What is a blockchain?", or who isn't deliberately paid to believe in blockchain hype. That the nation's stock exchange bought into this nonsense is a broader indicator of the rot at the core of Australian society when it comes to technology.
Opinion | New take on Robin Hood legend filming in Hamilton
Hamilton is being used as the setting for a new TV action drama that is a twist on the tale of Robin Hood. “Robyn Hood” has been filming across the city over the last month. It is set to premiere on Global TV in 2023 and tells the story of Robyn Loxley and her anti-authoritarian masked hip-hop band, The Hood, and their battles against injustices and fight for freedom and equality in the city of New Nottingham.
How Moratoriums & Rental Assistance Impacted Evictions in the U.S. During COVID-19
As local, state and federal eviction moratoriums took effect early on in the pandemic, the number of eviction filings in Eviction Lab’s tracked locations fell precipitously, as the chart above illustrates. Eviction filings remained well below pre-pandemic levels for the rest of 2020 and into 2021, supported by the continued eviction bans and the rollout of rental assistance. But the chart also shows that filings have crept back up as federal and state eviction moratoriums have expired.
Opinion | Comical Christmas takes over Hamilton City Centre
It was one of the hottest days of the year, so it was surprising to find Santa Claus at the Hamilton City Centre in downtown Hamilton. But, it wasn’t really Saint Nick himself, but actor Jonathan Langdon dressed up for the part in a Christmas/heist movie that filmed at the James Street North mall through the month of June. Langdon was spotted on set of the TV movie “Faith Heist 2” last Thursday afternoon, the day the city was under an extreme heat advisory.
Opinion | Reboot of 1998 slasher film ‘Urban Legend’ films across Hamilton
It’s no legend that the reboot of the 1998 slasher flick “Urban Legend” has found a home in Hamilton. The movie, being helmed by director/writer Colin Minihan, has been filming all over the city in the last month. The original film was a sleeper horror hit and led to sequels — “Urban Legend: Final Cut” (2000) and “Urban Legend: Bloody Mary” (2005).
Opinion | Batman’s funeral held at Hamilton Cemetery
A strange funeral was held at Hamilton Cemetery this month. They gathered to lay to rest Bruce Wayne — BATMAN! That was just one of the scenes being filmed in the city for the pilot “Gotham Knights” on the CW Network, known for such shows as “The Flash,” “Superman and Lois” and “Riverdale.” A CW synopsis says the show takes place after Batman’s murder.
Opinion | Three movies destined for the Yuletide holidays filmed all over Hamilton Original
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in certain parts of the city, Dan Nolan writes. By Dan NolanContributor Fri., April 15, 2022timer3 min. read It’s a Merry Christmas in the Hamilton film scene. A number of Yuletide projects were shooting across the city this month and last month. Those Hallmark Channel and Lifetime Christmas movies are extremely popular, with all their sweet, sweet, sweetness, and have filmed in places all over Ontario. Hamilton has had its large share.
Opinion | ‘Hello Stranger,’ we’re making a sci-fi thriller in Hamilton
Movie, featuring Simu Liu and Sam Worthington shoots from east Hamilton industrial area to Flamborough, Dan Nolan writes. By Dan NolanContributor Fri., March 11, 2022timer3 min.
Opinion | Hamilton-filmed thriller nominated for four Oscars
‘Nightmare Alley,’ set in the 1930s, focuses on a more-or-less amoral grifter (Bradley Cooper) who arrives at a low-rent carnival. Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ also shot scenes in Buffalo, Toronto and Markham By Dan NolanContributor Thu., Feb. 24, 2022timer3 min.
Opinion | Schitt’s Creek star, Emily Hampshire in Hamilton for ‘The End of Sex’
Emily Hampshire played Stevie Budd in award-winning Canadian sitcom By Dan NolanContributor Thu., Feb. 10, 2022timer3 min. read updateArticle was updated 1 hr ago If you are a fan of “Schitt’s Creek,” you might like to know that Stevie Budd has been in town.
Opinion | The day the Cold War came to Hamilton
Controversial and forgotten miniseries ‘Amerika’ shot pivotal scene at Copps Coliseum, Dan Nolan writes. By Dan NolanContributor Fri., Feb. 4, 2022timer3 min. read It was the day the Cold War marched into Hamilton. A Kennedyesque politician stood at a podium at Copps Coliseum and announced the end of the United States of America.
Opinion | Filming for Hurricane Katrina drama wraps with a big splash at Gage Park
By Dan NolanContributor Fri., Oct. 22, 2021timer3 min. read The Hurricane Katrina medical drama “Five Days at Memorial” finished filming in Hamilton with a big splash. Literally. The set it built on Gage Avenue North was used to film a scene where flooding from the 2005 New Orleans megastorm came right to the front door of Memorial hospital. Crews built a pool/pit in front of a facade of the hospital on the former industrial lot, between Beach Road and Barton Street East.
Business community pushes for Queensland re-opening roadmap
Queensland’s business community is pushing for certainty around re-opening borders when vaccination targets are met. Deputy Premier Steven Miles said a border reopening would be determined by future case numbers, vaccination rates and restrictions on freedoms in other states. But senior policy adviser at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, Gus Mandigora, said businesses wanted clarity and uncertainty now.
Sea Eagles caught up in huge traffic delays heading to Suncorp
The Sea Eagles are reportedly caught up in huge traffic delays on the Bruce Highway from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane. There’s 27 kilometres worth of delays. Nine News sports reporter Danny Weidler tweeted that the game will be delayed by 15 minutes. The Rabbithos v Manly game is due to kick off at 7.50pm at Suncorp Stadium. BREAKING: @SeaEagles caught in bad traffic on way from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane. Kick off will be delayed by 15 minutes at this point.
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