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Peace - DR3 x Fem!OC

Summary: After their whistle stop trip to Perth it’s time for the next race in Baku. A photo causes issues, and Em sees something she shouldn’t have spotted.

Word Count: 9.6k

Warnings: Zak Brown, mentions of food issues (lack of appetite, not eating, what could be considered picky eating), media being assholes, panic attacks, mentions of mental health issues.

A/N: We’re baaaaaaccccckkkk! Sorry for the delay, we’ve been ridiculously busy. But in our defence, this is a monster chapter. We’re sticking with 2022 for the next while.

June 2022

“I have a couple of apartments.”

Em half woke to Dan’s words. She hadn’t really been asleep on the shorter flight from Dubai to Baku. Instead she’d been half dozing with her Beats playing music. London was clutched in her hand while she curled against Dan’s side. There’d been a plane swap and something else but their fancy seats were swapped into a row of three economy ones. Honestly if she was asked she preferred being able to curl up like this on a plane. His arm was around her and she got to chill out with him beside her.

“What do you mean?”

“For London. The city, not the bear I mean. If you still want to move in together?” He turned the tablet towards her to show an option. Three bedrooms, a view, in one of the parts of London they’d shortlisted. It looked nearly too good to be true.

“Talk when we get to the hotel? But yeah. I want to move in with you properly.”

They were two of the first into Baku for the race which meant that instead of going immediately into a bright orange race world Em got to unwind for a night. Dan brought her to an Italian restaurant for dinner and they held hands in public. They went back to the hotel room and curled up in bed before Dan asked her a question.

“So with the apartment thing. I’m looking at places for us to buy, not rent.”

“Danny…” She trailed off and looked at him, at the way he smiled at her.

“I didn’t tell you this. It was supposed to be a surprise. But I got the email the day before you arrived in Melbourne and it didn’t feel right to say it then. I dunno if you remember but do you remember when we were in Austin in 2019? We were in bed and you were talking about how much you like the city and you just trailed off and said it’d be a nice place to show kids.”

The vague memory hit her, the night after the race. When Dan had been jealous of her talking to Charles and Pierre and they went to the hotel. It had been emotional and she was still luxuriating that they’d said I love you a few weeks before.

“Yeah. Kind of?”

“I found a place. I was looking on and off since then but it had to be in delivery radius of that barbecue place we like. Your name’s on it too. I didn’t know if you were coming back or not but it’s our place. Bought, not rented. And if we don’t spend loads of time in Austin but we’ve got a place then we should buy somewhere in London. You don’t like Monaco that much. We just need to be there a bit for taxes and stuff. But we should buy somewhere. A home. Our home.”

“You bought us a place?” She couldn’t get over it. She couldn’t stop thinking about it. He bought them a home when she wasn’t even around.

“Yeah. It’s ours.”

“I love you so much. So, so much. And yeah. I want our home. A real home.”

“I’m getting you your lavender office. I promised you that I was going to get you a lavender office. It’s happening.”

She couldn’t stop grinning, holding onto Dan and sleeping well for the first time in weeks. It was restful at last.

Wednesday meant most people were arriving into the city and that included Blake and Michael. They hugged her tightly as soon as they saw her, both checking in through the day. There was still a divide between them and Dan. She could see the way they were with him. But that needed to wait, she couldn’t deal with all of it. Not now.

Most of the day was spent sitting with Blake and coming up with how she was coming back to work. She wanted to get back as quickly as she could, but Blake didn’t want to risk it for her. Which she understood. But she wanted to feel normal even when she felt like she was barely holding together. The other part of the day with Blake was having a conversation she never thought she’d need to have.

She had to make a plan about how her relationship was going to be made public.

Somehow she hadn’t been spotted much in Monaco, just a few gossip blogs which made life easier and harder. It was easier because at least it wasn’t a complete surprise that she was around. But it was harder because she hated having to do this. The fact that her and Dan were finally admitting that they love each other meant a PR response had to happen felt stupid. They were just two people in love. Why did the world care?

But it was clear that the world did care, the blog posts and TikToks and instagram posts about her were proof of that. The #WheresEm posts on TikTok from fans analysing photos of Dan, Michael, and Blake to see if she was in the background. The slideshows of her and other women who worked in F1. It was kind of surreal now that Blake was showing her.

“You’re in the paddock every week. You work in the sport. Netflix interviews you and every February people wonder if DTS is going to call you “Daniel’s girlfriend”. It happens.” Blake was apologetic as he opened a folder on his laptop called Tax Files.

“You told me that was taxes and that’s why it’s password protected.”

“Yeah, sorry. If you knew you’d have killed me.” She looked at the four PDFs held in the file. Dan_Em_dating, Dan_Em_engaged, Dan_Em_married, Dan_Em_baby. The last one cut like a knife.

“Seriously? Engaged and married? Statements for all of it?”

“It’s the two of you. I wrote them after you were in Vegas, there were rumours online for two months after that the two of you got secretly married. I thought it was better to be safe than sorry. For both of you. But this is the reactive ones in case someone posted photos or something. Right now I think you doing an insta post is enough, it’ll confirm but you don’t need to do details. Do you have any PG photos?”

Twenty minutes later a photo of her in Dan’s lap as he held her and gave her a kiss that was chosen to be the photo. Dan used his grid mostly for work related stuff so it was her account that would post it. The caption at least was her own decision. Thirty seconds of thought and she tapped it out. I know you know, but I love you to the moon and to Saturn. Once the draft was saved the schedule was set. Post it during FP1. It would be fine.

The plan mostly worked for Thursday. Her makeup was thick and Blake refused to let her work for longer than an hour of checking emails, but she walked into the paddock with her head held high. Friends nodded and gave her a smile, Carmen’s eyes widening slightly when she saw her and Em forced a grin. She was part of a team. She belonged her. She knew what she was doing. It would be fine and it was worth it.

Sitting in hospitality for the day Em refreshed one of the gossip instagram accounts she still followed, a photo of her talking to Blake appearing at the top of the grid. The caption made her huff.

She’s baaaaaaccccckkkkkk! Daniel Ricciardo’s assistant Em was seen back in the paddock. The rumour was that she was in Monaco but hiding in hospitality. She hasn’t been seen at a race since the Australian GP at the beginning of April, where she was seen with his parents and extended family. The duo were spotted in Perth for the weekend off last week, but they’ve never confirmed a relationship. Reminder: Em falls under our WAG rules because we don’t have confirmation if they are or aren’t in a relationship. No criticism of how she looks or what she’s wearing.

“What’s so funny?” Blake asked and she turned the screen to him.

“I’m kind of surprised how quickly people started sharing photos of me again. Am I really that impressive?”

“I think it’s more that you’ve been around for so long. Tomorrows probably going to be chaos with the post. You know that, right? You’ll get through it but there will definitely be questions.”

“I know. If we did this years ago it’d have been easier.”

Instead of a third iced latte that she’d asked for, Michael handed her an orange juice as lunch was brought over. He received a glare in its place.

“I thought I asked for a coffee?”

“And you’re vibrating in place. Eat something, Wriggle.”

The chopped salad in front of her was pretty but the idea of even touching it made her feel awful. Encouraging looks made her spear a couple of pieces of chicken that she could just about separate and eat them. At least playing with her food meant that it wasn’t noticed that she wasn’t really eating.

Dan was able to run in and grab food before going back to more team meetings. He pushed a kiss to the top of her head before raising an eyebrow at her bowl, but Em shook her head before he could speak. It was two or three minutes before he had to leave with Michael. Before he did he ran across to the coffee bar and plucked a lemon muffin from the stand to place in front of her. It was a smile and a squeeze of her hand before he had to go again.

She picked at the muffin and at her dinner that night before they were back in the hotel room together. Dan kept giving her looks to eat more but she was too worn out to eat. It was like her body was constantly waiting for the next crisis, coiled and ready to release adrenaline while she was begging it to relax. She needed to curl up with her boyfriend and be held by him. The day went well. People could tell they were truly in a relationship. Everything was public tomorrow. She could do it.

For the first time in years Em stressed about what to wear to the paddock the next morning. None of her clothes fit right and her usual style felt awkward. Normally she tried to blend in but this was the one day she shouldn’t have to. She wasn’t just Dan’s assistant anymore. People would keep caring about what she wore, working out what labels she had on and how much her outfit cost. It was so much stress that she didn’t want to deal with but Dan put his arms around her waist and kissed her neck.

“Wear what makes you smile. You’ll be beautiful no matter what.”

“You’re a charmer.”

“And you need to eat something. I know it’s not your favourite but I got you a bacon sandwich with my breakfast. Try to eat some of it?”

“Just for you.”

The nerves thrummed through her body as she pulled on straight leg jeans and tightened her belt. Her outfit was finished with a Paramore tee that was at least a size too big and one of the merch hats Dan always had around, but she was clothed and felt good. She could do this. She could do it. Em even ate half of the sandwich Dan gave her despite the butterflies in her stomach trying to rebel.

Their plan for getting to the race was simple. The four of them were driving to the track together, Blake taking her usual role as driver. Dan and Michael were walking in five minutes before she and Blake did so they could take most of the attention away. Once he was in the car for FP1 she’d post the Instagram draft and hopefully someone would fuck up in practice so the “Daniel Ricciardo has a girlfriend” story would die down. It was a good plan that they could do.

When they arrived at the drivers car park they all stepped out of the car before Dan pulled her into a giant hug. It was nearly deserted in the early morning and she fell into him before sharing a kiss and a smile.

“That’s the last secret kiss we ever have to do. How does that feel?” Dan asked to make her grin.

“So no more hidden corners in dive bars?”

“I mean that’s a tradition so we have to have some more there, right? I love you. I’ll see you after practice.”

“I love you too. I think Blake is actually letting me work today so I’ll see you then.” They had one final kiss before Dan and Michael walked away while she and Blake stayed behind

“Just for the record, if you and Dan split up again I’m choosing you. You’re my little sister. I don’t want you to go anywhere else.”

“I learned my lesson, Blakey. I’ve no intention of going anywhere. I promise.”

Five minutes later they were walking through the paddock and Em ignored the eyes that were on her. It was a statement to be publicly there in the paddock, to be beside Blake while she wore a 3 hat. She wasn’t ashamed of herself or her love for Dan. She couldn’t be. They were in love and that was what mattered to her.

They sat in Dan’s driver room while Em went through yet more emails that she’d missed while she was gone. The practice stayed on tv and she let the familiar voices roll over her. With ten minutes left on the clock Blake gave her a nudge to post the photo with a smile.

“Ready to be a WAG?”

“Will I ever be? But I’ve basically been one for the last four years without the benefits.”

When she opened Instagram her notifications were already going insane. There were people mentioning her in comments and tagging her and she had to scroll back to see where it all stemmed from. But when she found one of the paddock photographers accounts and started to read the caption her blood ran cold.

Arriving into the paddock this morning ahead of Day One of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix I got to see possibly the rarest sight in Formula One - Daniel Ricciardo and his presumed girlfriend @callmewrinkles3 canoodling and revealing their romance. We don’t know a lot about Emma except that she’s English and has worked with Ricciardo since at least the summer break in 2019. Her first appearance at a race was Barcelona in 2018 where she hid in the back of the Red Bull garage. Most people have assumed that they’re together but they’ve never publicised anything. It’s clear from the photos how in love they are, but why have they never admitted anything before? She’s missed every race since the Australian GP and the rumour around the paddock was that they had split up. I think that can be safely ignored now.

“Blake. Fuck.” She held her phone out to Blake so he could see the post and watched as his face changed while reading. “One hour. One fucking hour.”

The comments began to fill her screen and she couldn’t help but read them.

They’re actually together? I thought that was a joke.

Why did she just disappear like that?

Dan deserves better than an assistant.

Who is she? Just appeared one day like she was always there.

Friends with bennies. There’s no way they’re dating. They’d have admitted it by now. Has to be some PR thing.

“Timmy? Em? Can you hear me?” The panic was rising through her chest as all her deepest fears were on screen. Dan deserved better. He deserved more than her. She’d ruined everything when she left she never should have come back. Why did she come back when she’d ruined things for him?

Strong arms wrapped around her and pulled her tight, Em’s desperation filling her as Blake held on.

“I’ve got you. I’ve got you. Deep breaths in and out.” Tears streamed down her face as she tried to copy his breathing. They were just one hour late to do it. One hour. But the one thing that they’d protected for so long and had been so careful with had been revealed to the world before either of them had the chance to do it. Outside the paddock they were supposed to be private citizens. That area was off limits, it wasn’t supposed to be where they could be photographed. Especially not by accredited ones.

“Why us? Why the fuck does this always happen to us?” It was all she could get out as she kept crying, Blake holding onto her tightly and rubbing her back. It wasn’t the same as when Dan or Grace did it but it helped as she tried to stop herself from spiralling. But Dan had his stupid briefing and then had to get ready for FP2 and she was barely going to see him. All she wanted was for him to tell her it was going to be ok. It wasn’t much to ask. Em lost track of time as she tried to pull all of her broken pieces together. She needed to get it together.

“I can get him out of his meeting. Want me to grab him now?”

“Please?” She felt pitiful with the tiny sound coming out of her mouth, but Blake left a kiss on her forehead before sitting her on the massage table and leaving the room.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can, ok? Just remember. You and him love each other so much somehow. A photo and internet trolls are never going to change what the two of you have. I promise you that TimTam.”

She didn’t know how long it took until Blake returned with Dan but she could feel the fragile parts of herself begin to move and crack again. Why would Dan want her to be there with him? She’d left once before and she should just leave again. Let everyone else be happy. She could make herself be happy without them eventually she thought. The world was acting like loving Dan was some awful thing, that she didn’t deserve to love him and she didn’t know how she could keep going with it. It wasn’t fair.

Her sobs started again and Em’s arms went around her knees to hold them against her chest. It was going to be ok. It was going to be fine. It had to be fine. She couldn’t be too loud or people would hear and that would be worse for Dan if his girlfriend was having a breakdown in his room. She shoved her hand against her mouth to muffle her sobs. She could be quiet. She had to be quiet.

“Emmy? I’m right here Wrinkles.”

“Danny.”

It felt so stupid. So fucking stupid. It was a photo that revealed news that they were about to share anyway, but they wanted to get to do it. It wasn’t up to anyone else to share it. Why did they think they could?

“I’m so sorry. I’m so, so sorry Baby. You don’t deserve that and you never deserved have comments made about you like that. If you want to go home just tell me and you can, I’ll book the flights for you.”

The words hit her gut and she wanted to get sick. He wanted her to leave. Wanted her to go home.

She didn’t have a home anymore.

She destroyed their home and she was homeless and she had nothing left. It was all gone.

“I…I…We…We don’t have one. I don’t. I’m homeless. I got rid of it and Danny it’s gone and it’s my fault please don’t make me leave.” Her sobs began again as the reality of what she’d done hit her. She’d destroyed their home in a weekend. She was homeless. Michael had offered his spare room but she couldn’t. What had she done?

“No. Oh no, Emmy, no, I promise. I promise you’re not going anywhere if you don’t want to. I want you to stay here. I want to be here with you all the time. I’m right here and you’re staying with me I promise. I promise.”

She didn’t know how long he held onto her for but as her sobs subsided the embarrassment at how she acted filled her. It was all over a photo. This shouldn’t have happened because of a photo. But Dan held onto her and wiped her eyes while she stopped crying, emotionally and physically exhausted with red and puffy eyes. Her foundation was entirely gone but Dan smiled at her like she lit up the universe.

“For the record I hate saying this but we have thirty minutes until Dan needs to be in the car. And I might have a solution. Maybe.” Em twisted in Dan’s lap to look at Blake as he began to explain. Nat from Sky was willing to be outside to ‘run into’ Dan and do a softball interview for him to explain everything.

“Do it.” He hadn’t even finished speaking when Em cut across, making herself stand up on shaky legs and stretching while still holding his hand.

“Emmy…”

“Danny, do it. You get to get ahead of it and say something about how everyone knew. Act like it’s just stupid gossip. And then you can drive and ignore it, yeah?”

“If you’re sure.”

“I am.”

She wiped her face on one of the towels that was supposed to be for after Dan’s practice before nodding at him. Dan stood up and pulled her close, holding his lips against her forehead in silence. They were desperate to stay as close as possible for as long as they could until Blake tapped her shoulder.

“She’ll be downstairs in thirty seconds, it’s live.”

“Go.” It was a kiss to make Dan leave and Em sat down to get her makeup out of her bag.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m watching from the garage. So I’m making myself look vaguely presentable.”

Her fingers were shaking as she started pulling concealer and foundation out. The tv was already tuned to the Sky feed and when she heard Natalie’s voice her attention went straight to it.

“And look who we have here! Daniel Ricciardo was heading over to his garage but agreed to talk to me for a moment. You’ve had all of the attention on you thanks to that Instagram post everyone’s seen about your relationship.” It was open and warm and Em bit her lip while she watched.

“Yeah. It’s funny, we never thought we needed to announce that we were together because everyone knew. You were talking to Em at the AusGP opening yourself. It didn’t make sense to do some big thing when everyone already knew. But now here we are, I guess. At least that’s better news than my driving in that practice. We’ve got a couple of upgrades that we’re trying to learn how they work with this car, so we’ll see how they perform in this practice.”

The way he was so casual about it made Em smile while she finished her concealer and patted it down. It wasn’t anywhere near good but it’d do, and her sunglasses would hide the worst of it.

“Ready?” She asked Blake. He nodded once and followed her across. It was the first time she’d stood in the garage to watch him drive since she and Dan had their fight in Jeddah and he sent her away, but she walked out with her head held high. Dan was standing at the bottom of the stairs to wait for her and held out his hand, Em smiling at him.

“You look beautiful. I love you.”

“I love you too.”

He did better in that practice than the morning one but Em stood there silently. Blake had a hand at her back to keep her steady on her feet, orange headphones glued to her head. She hated the colour. Hated this garage. She wished it felt like home the way Renault had by the end. But she could do this. It was just an hour, and she could see when the cameras caught her and she waved. A small smile stayed on her face as she stared at Dan’s little orange dot on the screen.

She waited for him to get out and they held hands walking to hospitality for food before Dan had to go to more meetings. It was a luxury to hold his and and get to see him as her boyfriend. People stopped to ask for his autograph and take photos and she stepped back to let the photo be taken. One of the girls came up to her after getting the photo.

“I’m sorry about that photo for you. You deserved better than that for how your relationship was made public.”

“Thanks a lot.” It meant more than she could say that a stranger was being nice to her.

That night after yet more picking at food and trying to decide what she could stomach she curled up in Dan’s arms while he pressed kisses to her head. She didn’t know what to do or how exactly she was feeling, but that background anxiety was still there.

“Can I ask you something?” Dan whispered in the dark. It wasn’t too late so she nodded against his chest. “I know you probably don’t want to. But maybe we should find you someone to talk to? You’re not ok, Baby. It’s ok to need some help for a little while.”

“My dad always said that it was weak to need it. That if I couldn’t get through things then I needed to try harder.” The words slipped out before she meant to say it.

“You know I talked to someone last year after Monaco. I think it’s strong to admit that you need some help. It’s such a brave thing to do. It’s up to you but I think it could help.”

It was silent between them for a few minutes before Em could speak. “I think I need some help. Can you help me find someone who does it online?”

“I’ll be right beside you for all of it. I promise.”

“I know.”

Even admitting that she needed to talk to someone took some of the weight off her shoulders. There was something deep inside her that just felt broken and unable to put itself back together. She was freaking out about tiny things. That photo shouldn’t have made her feel this way. The entire Monaco weekend shouldn’t have affected her like that. She’d seen Dan crash before - she’d been in the garage when he crashed in Austria two years before - and the Monaco one wasn’t a big one. But it hurt her in ways she didn’t realise.

Em had never put herself first in her life. It was always everyone else. But this time she needed to put herself at the top of the list or she’d lose herself forever.

The trip to the track was quiet before practice and qualifying. Blake had made the decision that she wasn’t working until at least Austria. And it felt right if she was really honest. The fact that she didn’t want to fight about working proved to her just how necessary it was. Instead she sat in hospitality trading between cups of coffee and juices or water. Michael kept putting big bowls of food in front of her and she couldn’t bear to eat any of it. It was all mixed together and weird textures and the fish curry he tried to get her to eat made her feel disgusting. It was sweet that he tried but no. She could pick out bites when she needed to.

Over what was officially the lunch break but everyone was spending working she flicked through a crappy romance novel on her kindle when movement caught her eye. The teams had all come in and grabbed food before going back to the garage to get the cars ready for setup or do whatever they had to do. Blake was with Dan and Michael before Dan went to a fanzine event. She promised she’d be ok sitting there by herself. Em was convinced that they’d gotten people to keep an eye on her too, but she’d be fine. She could do this.

It was the two men walking through the barely quarter full room that caught her eye but the accent was what really hit her. Zak Brown talking to an Australian wasn’t unusual. What was unusual was that it was Mark Webber and not her boyfriend. Webber. Who managed last years F2 champion who didn’t have a seat. And Brown had been making comments about Dan’s performances needing to improve.

Oh no.

She always trusted her gut. Always. Her gut had yelled at her to not walk away in Melbourne, that it felt wrong, but she ignored it and look how things ended up? Her gut is what made her talk to Dan at Blake’s party nearly five years before. It made her kiss him and fall for him. Helped him make the decision to go to Renault. It was the right thing to do.

And she didn’t trust Brown. Not after the rumours and innuendo and the way her reputation took coordinated hit after hit last year. He had no reason to talk to Webber. Mark had never been in McLaren before, it was just wrong. She knew. Her gut was screaming at her, she knew. Fuck, fuck, fuck.

Before she could start freaking out and worrying she saw Dan arrive in with the boys, a girl in her late teens with them. Em smiled as they came over, Dan kissing her cheek.

“Em, this is Rebecca. She flew out here for the race from England. I met her at the fanzone. She wanted me to give you something but I thought she could do it herself.”

“Hey, it’s nice to meet you.” Em looked at the girl who had a sheepish smile on her face before holding out a small bracelet.

“Hi, it’s really nice to meet you too. I saw all the media stuff yesterday and it was awful. I’m sorry people made such a big deal about your relationship like that. I don’t get it. But I make bracelets when I’m anxious and I had beads with me so I made this for you. I hope you like it.”

Em stared at the multicoloured beads and grinned. It said FEA in the middle, patterns of blue, purple, and pink beats surrounding it. It was perfect.

“This is gorgeous. Thank you so much. And thanks for being so kind. Do you want me to take a photo of you and Dan in here?”

“Actually could I get one with you? Feel free to say no. I know it might be weird. But you and Britta and Angela make me think that maybe I could work in motorsport? I’m not good at engineering or anything like that. But maybe I could do something else.” She blushed but Em just smiled, moving her bag with London sticking out of the top so she could sit in.

“Sit in here and we can take one. Just don’t put it online? I haven’t been well, I don’t want people seeing it.”

“Oh no! No way. I just want proof this happened, you know? Thank you so much for this.”

Em watched her leave with Blake, a grin on her face and her new Paddock Club lanyard was wrapped around her neck so she could watch qualifying and the race tomorrow in style. Em slipped her FEA bracelet onto her wrist beside her enchante one, the two comforting on her wrist.

“Sorry for springing this on you. She went to give it to me, said “This is for Em, could you give it to her? There’s loads of people supporting her and she should know that.” I thought you’d want to know.”

“She’s lovely. And that means so much. But what do you mean supporting me?”

Dan opened twitter and she went to groan but instead he showed her a hashtag. #Demma4ever was trending under motorsport. She wanted to groan when she first saw it but the one thing she realised was everyone was so sweet. People unsurprised they were together. People defending them from trolls. People defending her specifically from trolls. A twitter thread from someone calling themselves @cowboydan3 who had traced their relationship since 2018 by pointing out all the times they seemed to be together. It warmed her heart.

“All these people? But they’ve never even met me.”

“Not all of them. But there’s people who did at different events and talked about how you were nice to them. Fans who you pointed out to me so I could say hi and take a photo. People who say I’m in a better mood when you’re around. Yeah there’s trolls and bullshit, but most people have gotten to know the real you. They like you, Baby.”

“Yeah. They do. When’s qualifying?” She needed to not talk about it or she’d cry in public again. She couldn’t cry again.

“Thirty minutes. You gonna watch from here or the garage?”

“The garage?”

She stood beside Blake and watched as Dan was knocked out in Q2. The only piece of justice was Lando also got eliminated, so it wasn’t a “Daniel isn’t performing” kind of day. He had two overtakes to make to get into the points. He could do that. That was definitely something that could happen.

Standing in the paddock she spotted Lance and knew she had an opportunity to get some information. When she waved he made a beeline for her, offering a hug that she gave lightly thanks to the sweaty nomex.

“Sorry about your quali, I know it’s not what you wanted. How are you?”

“We’ll get there. I’m doing ok, how’re you? Especially after everything.”

“I’ll be ok. Unexpected, but I’ll be fine. I had a question for you actually!” She kept her smile fixed and hoped her nerves weren’t showing. “Has Esteban said anything to you about what Oscar is doing while he’s looking for a seat? I know he’s Alpine’s reserve this year.”

“No, nothing. We don’t tend to talk about much work stuff. Unless Alonso’s annoyed him. Then he’ll go on a rant but I ignore it. Dan was the only teammate that Esteban really got on with. But no. Why?”

“You know Dan. Young Australian who came to Europe alone too young, plus we got to know Oscar as a Renault junior in 2020. He wanted to check in but Rossi won’t let him anywhere near Alpine so it’s hard to do it.” He laughed before Lance’s osteo, Henry, came to get him for something.

“If I hear anything I’ll tell you. The latest rumour I heard is possibly a Williams seat. Nicky doesn’t think he’ll keep his seat which sucks.”

“Yeah it does, he’s a good one. Thanks Lance, good luck for tomorrow.”

Everyone knew the rumours about the Williams seat being available. The main rumour Em had heard was that it was a Williams junior who’d get it, there were a couple of prospects in F2 depending on how the season went. Fuck. This was real. It was real and all Em wanted to do was curl up and sob but she couldn’t. She had to walk through the paddock and find Blake to talk to him, and then talk to Dan about it.

As she began to walk back to the meeting rooms Em spotted Ted Kravitz, giving him a wave and a nod as she walked past.

“And of course that’s Daniel Ricciardo’s girlfriend walking past. It’s so nice to get to call her his girlfriend, you know that? Everyone’s known for a long time, back when he was at Renault, which of course is now Alpine, she was known for getting a card for everyone for their birthday. It was probably the worst kept secret in this paddock.”

Getting Blake into Dan’s driver room was easy and she put Fearless on through speakers to muffle their voices. This wasn’t a conversation she wanted to have anywhere near the rest of McLaren but she didn’t have a choice.

“What’s going on, Timmy? Please tell me you’re not leaving again.”

“I’m not going anywhere.” She fixed him with a glare. “But we need to talk and it needs to be private. Nobody can overhear. What do you know about Mark Webber and how his career ended?”

“He was fed up of F1. I was barely in Red Bull when he was leaving, but he was done and everyone knew about it. Dan was nearly pulled up mid season. Why?”

“He had a meeting with Brown today. I watched them leave Brown’s office just beside the cafeteria. Neither of them realised I was there, the cafeteria was basically empty. But they were there for a long time and we’ve both heard him talk about Dan’s performance.”

“Ems, no. No way. Dan has eighteen months left.” She shook her head and watched Blake’s face carefully as she spoke.

“Dan has a twenty five million dollar contract break clause. He’s working himself to the bone for this team and I’m pretty sure that Piastri is going to be in his car next year. I just…maybe I’m wrong. But when has my gut ever been wrong on this? I know this Blakey. I know it.”

“You’re sure?”

“I mean I wasn’t in the room but what other reason is there for the two of them to have a closed door meeting in between practice and qualifying on a Grand Prix weekend?”

“None. Fuck. But are you really, really sure? Seriously.”

“If my mental health wasn’t in the toilet you’d believe me immediately, right?” A sheepish nod. “I know you probably don’t trust me. I don’t trust me about me sometimes right now. I’m hanging on by a thread. But this is Dan’s career, and the one thing I have always done is put his career before anything else. You know that’s what I do. I wouldn’t say this based on anything else. You know that.”

“I know. I know.” I didn’t think they’d fucking do this. I didn’t think they’d do more to hurt him after last year.”

They agreed to keep it to themselves for now, that Em would tell Dan that night. She didn’t want to mention it before the race but he deserved to know. Part of her brain was blaming herself for it. If she hadn’t left then maybe Imola would have been better and the races wouldn’t have been a mess. But she couldn’t think like that. It wasn’t worth it. She couldn’t change the past.

There was a sponsor gala on that she hadn’t realised was even happening, but she was his official plus one to everything. At least she’d learned to always bring a dress to wear to any fancy event with her. It was the same one she’d worn in Melbourne to the race weekend opening but she didn’t care. The dress was looser than the last time she’d worn it, the corset top hanging rather than snug against her chest and waist. Instead of heels she put on ballet flats and did her makeup perfectly. She could get through this. For Dan.

Being on his arm as his girlfriend was a completely different experience to being there with him as his assistant. She smiled and made small talk with people who actually listened to her because of that title change instead of ignoring her. But finally they were face to face with Brown and his wife. Em kept the smile on her face and shook his hand.

“It’s good to see you back, Emma. We were worried about you. Dan didn’t tell us what was happening.”

“That’s because I asked him not to tell anyone. I was ill for a while, we wanted to make sure that I’d be ok before we let anyone know.” It was the same story they’d told everyone in the paddock who’d asked and he paled slightly at it. Worth every minute of not telling the full truth.

Finally they sat down for the dinner and Em stared at the plate placed in front of her. It was all traditional Azerbaijani food, but the worst part was that it was all baked together. There was nothing separate and she could tell from moving her fork through it that the textures were going to be impossible for her. Her stupid food thing and she was going to embarrass Dan if she didn’t eat anything and she couldn’t. She got some meat on her fork and lifted it to her lips, nibbling. It was tasty. But trying to swallow more than the tiniest bite felt impossible.

“You ok?” Dan whispered and Em nodded.

“I didn’t know this was the food.”

“Blake and Michael both checked there’d be food for you. We can just go back to the hotel. You need to eat something.”

“We can’t leave.”

“I’m not letting my girlfriend starve. Not with everything happening Em. You need food.”

“We can’t.” She took a breath and a sip of water, squeezing his thigh. “I’m not that hungry and I can get food when we’re back at the hotel. I’ll drink water. But listen to me. There’s something weird going on right now at McLaren and you can’t leave. You just can’t. I promise I’ll tell you everything when we get back. Just trust me?”

“I always trust you, Emmy. Promise you’ll tell me?” She could hear the worry in his voice but she just nodded, keeping her face smiling like he’d said something hilarious.

“I promise. Pinkie swear.”

A waiter came by about her full plate but Dan stepped in.

“She’s on a medical diet at the moment. We were told there’d be a special plate put aside.”

“Oh, we’re sorry. There’s none.”

She stayed by his side while they did the rounds to talk to people and sit through speeches. Dan’s hand stayed in the small of her back as she nodded and smiled and kept her mouth shut unless it was something she was confident about. Food was the last thing she wanted to deal with when they got back to the hotel. She wanted to go to bed and forget about the day, but that wasn’t going to happen. Instead they got in the same car as Lando to get back to the hotel.

“I mean I get why they didn’t give options but do they not realise picky eaters exist? It was kinda alright but I’d have liked a heads up! What about you, Em? Did you like the food?”

“Didn’t have much, medical diet.”

“Oh. I’m glad you’re back now. He was a mopey git while you weren’t travelling.”

Em knew it was just the younger man’s turn of phrase but she kept a tight hold of Dan’s hand to make sure he knew she was there. Thankfully it was a quiet drive back to the hotel. All the Hiltons in the world felt the same after a year of being sponsored by them. Walk in, hotel reception on the left, lifts around the corner and beside a vending machine. They shared the lift with Lando who waved as he stepped off on his floor. Em kept a hold of Dan’s arm until they were inside his room and he pulled her into a hug.

It wasn’t until she’d ordered room service and it was delivered that she was willing to speak. Once she had this conversation she knew she wouldn’t eat for the rest of the night. Then Dan would get annoyed and it would hurt more than it could ever help and that was the last thing she wanted to happen. So instead Em took a couple of bites of chicken teriyaki while mulling over how to say the words that she knew would devastate her boyfriend.

“When I was in hospitality between practice and qualifying I sat in the corner so nobody spotted me. I didn’t realise that I could see Zak’s office. Mark Webber came out of a long meeting in there shaking Zak’s hand and they left together about five minutes before you came in.”

It was silent in the room until Dan let out a long sigh. He slowly lay back on the bed, his head hitting the mattress. Em watched as he took deep breaths before undoing his bow tie and the top button of his shirt.

“On Saturday night in Monaco, just before I got you from Aston Martin, Andreas called me into his office. He told me that my seat is at risk if I don’t perform better. Fuck. Fuck!” He whisper yelled the last word and sat up while rubbing his face. “I didn’t want to worry you, that’s why I didn’t tell you what he said. You were so fucking fragile Baby. I couldn’t. You still are. I thought it was just a warning.”

“Is it because I left?” The words hung in the air for a moment and she wanted to get sick. Fuck. Fuck all of it. She left and Dan struggled and now he was going to lose his seat and it was all her fault how could she have done that to him?”

“No, no. No Baby. I promise you it’s not because you left.” He pulled his suit jacket off while coming over to pull her into his arms and push a kiss to her head. “I just can’t make the car work. It steers weird and the braking doesn’t work the same was as any other car I’ve ever driven. You being here makes it easier to clear my head when I’m not stuck in the car. But you made me promise in Spa that day to have a clear head before I get in the car. I swear, I clear my mind every single time.”

“Why didn’t you tell me then?”

“Because I couldn’t. You just came back and I was so scared you’d leave again. If I told you you’d blame yourself and leave. I couldn’t. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry for not telling you.”

“Don’t be sorry.” She held his face with her fingers and looked up at him. “You were right not to say anything then. I was barely thinking then. I still barely am. I couldn’t hear it.”

“I’m still sorry.”

“And I still forgive you. I love you, you did the right thing, Danny. What do you want to do?”

“I don’t know. If he said that on Wednesday I might have walked away. But I’m not finished. I think I have more left in me.”

She lay on the bed and pulled Dan into her. Getting changed out of her dress was too much work, he needed to be loved and held and cared for. Tears began rolling down his face as she clung to him, her fingers carding through his curls.

“Remember when we were in lockdown on the farm? I promised you when you were deciding if you were going to leave Renault then that I wasn’t going anywhere. The colour you wear on race week isn’t going to change my mind about that. I said it then and I’m saying it now and I mean every word of it. I love you so much and not being together nearly killed both of us. You can learn to be a mechanic and a househusband with our unicorns.” A wet laugh bubbled out of his chest as her words settled into him and she kept talking.

“We can have our barn with our horses and our kids like we talked about. I don’t care about going and working in some office. We can have breakfast for dinner and lunch and breakfast. Pancakes three times a day, yeah?”

“I thought you hate my cooking?”

“I like your breakfasts. And I love you. I don’t love the Honey Badger. I don’t love DannyRic. I love my Danny. You’re the man who taught me that love can be a good thing. Yeah it hurts sometimes but it’s worth it. I want my life with you, whether that’s F1 or endurance or Indycar or anything else. I want you, Baby. I’m going to follow you to the end of the world. Do you hear me? Whatever you want to do next. I’m going to be holding your hand and right there by your side. Wherever you want to go. I promise.” Her voice was low as he sobbed into her dress. He’d held her as she sobbed the week before and it was her turn now. He was her boy and she wasn’t leaving him.

“I love you, I love you, I love you.”

“I love you so much, Baby.” She stayed there holding him as he cried himself to sleep and then just stared at him for hours. Dan needed to get it all out. He’d been holding it in since she left and he needed to cry. Em held him and ran her fingers through his hair and watched as he finally fell into some kind of a restful sleep.

It was another disturbed night for her but she woke to banging on the hotel room door, Dan turning his head into her to get away from it.

“One minute, Baby. Lemme get it.” She squeezed his shoulder before answering the door. Michael was on the other side, his face changing when he saw her attire.

“Dan’s meant to be at breakfast, what’s going on? Why are you…?” He trailed off and indicated to her outfit.

“It was a bad night. Order something for Dan for breakfast, we’ll be down in fifteen. Order me some toast please? Just toast, and if they’ve got smooth peanut butter some of that too. Otherwise plain toast.”

“Can you make it ten?” If she was honest she didn’t think she could make it in fifteen, but ten was definitely out of the question.”

“Fifteen. We’ll be down.”

Getting Dan up and changed was hard but she did it, putting on yet another merch tee and carrying a bag he gave her. Everything screamed “I’m Daniel Ricciardo’s girlfriend” and she didn’t care that it did. She needed to be his to the world. Em was broken and battered and in pain, but her Danny needed her. So she was standing beside him and staring down the world while holding his hand and supporting him because that was what he needed. She could do this.

Walking into breakfast the mood at the table was quiet. They all ate something, Dan swapping the bowl of yogurt and granola at her place for his egg white omelette.

“Mate that was-“

“Em doesn’t eat mixed up food. And she doesn’t eat granola because of the texture. At least this way she’s eating something. When have you ever seen her eat granola?” Michael shushed at Dan’s words, at the clear tension in both of their shoulders. She picked at the omelette before passing more than half of it back to Dan. He was the one racing. He needed to eat. The fucking race.

Arriving to the paddock had her heart in her throat. This was race day. The big event. There were cameras about to be on her and as little as she wanted to see them she knew it had to happen. Sitting in the back of the car Dan looked across at her.

“You can wait for me to go through. I don’t mind.”

“I’m going inside holding your hand. I’m a wag now, i have to act the part. Right?” He grinned at her but the smile didn’t reach his eyes this time.

“Love you.”

“I love you too.”

Her pass scanned easily and let her through the turnstiles as the photographers at the entrance got a picture of Dan waiting for her while holding his hand out. She ignored the loud shouts and just focused on moving forward one step at a time. Dan’s hand was a comforting weight in hers as she kept one foot going in front of the other.

“Emma! Dan! Over here!” The calls were coming from each side but her sunglasses hid her worry. Instead they made it to the FIA building before someone else arrived and attention was taken away from them. It was a relief and she was able to relax a little bit. Race mornings were always hectic and she kissed Dan goodbye before sitting in front of McLaren with a coffee to watch the paddock go by.

“Is this seat taken?” She turned and saw Carmen asking, smiling and gesturing for the younger woman to sit down. They’d texted once or twice, given each other cafe recommendations for London and chatted when they saw each other in the paddock. “Welcome to the official ‘I’m dating a Formula One driver’ group. How’re you doing with the media attention?”

“It’s a lot.” Carmen knew what it was like, Em was able to be as honest as possible with her. “I mean I had it anyway because of work and all the speculation. But this is different. Plus I haven’t been around so yeah, it’s a lot. Hopefully it’ll die down.”

“It will. It’s bad the first couple of races but then it’ll relax because you’re there most weekends. You’ll be fine. I just wanted to check in because I know you were sick. Are you feeling better?”

The nerves and worry and fear from the night before were coming back in full force but she bit her tongue and nodded until she was ready to speak. “It’s gonna take time. But I’m getting there.”

“If you want to talk about it I’m here. I get the going from being in the normal world and then diving in here. Or if you want to get food or a coffee. Lily will be in Silverstone for Alex’s home race. We’re both going to get food the Thursday before. You’re welcome to come for dinner with us as just the girls.”

“Maybe? Dan’s parents are in Europe, they’ll be in England then. Plus we’re trying to find somewhere to live. It’s a whole thing.”

“The offer is there. Especially race weeks if you have time away from work. If I don’t see you later I’ll see you in Montreal? Susie asked if I knew if you were going. She said to say thanks about that restaurant in Melbourne, Jack loved it.”

“Tell her she’s welcome. And yeah, I’ll be in Montreal but it depends how I feel? I’m still doing a slow return to work so we’ll see how it goes.”

She watched Carmen walk away as her hair shone in the sun, effortlessly walking around the paddock like a model. Would she ever get to that stage? She could do it when Dan was at Renault, but most of that was because she blended into everyone when she wore the Renault shirts. It was different now.

Her spot outside hospitality meant that she could people watch while she did some googling. Searches for online therapy turned to hybrid therapy and finding someone she could see in person when she was in London. One therapist had open slots so she booked an initial appointment online. The time difference would suck while she was in Montreal but it was worth it. She needed this. She needed to work through the pain and the grief and the heartbreak she felt over the last few months because Dan needed her and she needed to keep him together.

She went to lunch with the boys and Dan before standing in the back of the garage and kissing the side of his helmet before he got into the car to bring it out to the grid.

“Go fast and be safe, ok?” She looked into his eyes, visor still up. “I love you no matter what happens. I promise.”

A squeeze of her hands was everything Dan needed to do to show his love and she stood in her spot in the garage just waiting. Her pass gave her grid access but she never went up there. Going on the grid felt like she’d be a distraction.

Watching Dan cross the line in P6 made her grin, hugging Blake close. She knew it wasn’t enough. Something in her knew that anything short of a race win wouldn’t be enough. But he beat Lando and that was what she really cared about. She would get to walk out of the paddock holding Dan’s hand, and the next morning they were flying straight to Montreal to have a couple of days together before the chaos of the next race began.

She could do this. She could do it. She wasn’t going to break. She was going to make sure that she kept going forward. For her, and for Dan.

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[mariacallous]

With more than 12,000 killed and 7.3 million people displaced, ongoing warfare in Sudan has steadily broken down the country’s political, social, and medical services. Reports suggest more than 24 million of the country’s 46 million people need assistance; cholera cases had risen to over 8,200 by late December; and between 70 percent and 80 percent of hospitals in affected states have been left nonfunctional.

As violence and displacement counts rise, humanitarian aid efforts haven’t kept up. Instead, initiatives to negotiate between the warring powers—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan “Hemeti” Dagalo—have been the priority for the international community, neglecting the suffering that ordinary Sudanese citizens have endured for the last nine months. While talks have been on and off for months, vital humanitarian initiatives remain underfunded.

It is easy to assume that with negotiations come a harmonious cease-fire and peaceful postwar society, but global history and Sudan’s history indicate a very different outcome if international actors rely primarily on good-faith negotiations to end the conflict and launch Sudan into a successful postwar society.

To rely on negotiations is to assume that one of the warring factions will win and the other will concede, leaving either Burhan or Hemeti in charge of Sudan’s reconstruction. Given U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent determination that both the RSF and SAF have committed war crimes—with RSF forces also committing crimes against humanity and acts of ethnic cleansing—inviting these parties to a negotiation table projects a bleak future for Sudan.

The international community has its priorities backward. Instead of prioritizing negotiations between two factions that actively reject any notion of their own wrongdoing and that citizens overwhelmingly reject as unrepresentative, foreign actors must redirect their attention to limiting foreign funding of the conflict, advocating for the inclusion of Sudanese citizen groups, and financing proposed humanitarian plans. Indeed, the central focus of international organizations and outside powers seeking peace in Sudan should be the restoration of civilian life, rather than impractical negotiations that have often failed in the past.

After former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was ousted from office in 2019, international powers and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) eagerly supported a citizen-led democratic transition, vowing to assist in the process. But, as the U.N. Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) was shuttered this last December by the U.N. Security Council, such promises appear empty. Government officials in Khartoum deemed the mission “disappointing” as they demanded its end and blamed the violence on former UNITAMS chief Volker Perthes, forcing the U.N.’s hand to withdraw.

In managing negotiations between the factions that are barring the progress of a civilian government, international mediators continue to walk back these promises. To reassert their commitment to civilian-led initiatives in Sudan, a healthy and safe citizenry is necessary.

The continued failure of Sudan’s health system represents just one of the many failures Sudan’s public systems have suffered amid the ongoing violence. As RSF and SAF forces have made Sudan dangerous to move within, humanitarian access has been greatly limited. This has since resulted in cholera spreading to nine of Sudan’s states—threatening communities plagued by inadequate water treatment and food insecurity at a higher rate. As measles, cholera, and dengue fever spread, it becomes increasingly obvious that if guns and bombs don’t kill Sudanese citizens, the failure of the health system and lack of medical supplies will.

The ongoing conflict’s impact on access to food and resources has also contributed to massive degradation in the nation’s economy. With an inflation rate of 256 percent relative to average consumer prices, citizens across Sudan, whether in conflict-ridden areas or not, are suffering.

Most efforts aimed at assisting vulnerable citizens have been undertaken by Sudanese people themselves. With unreliable access to the internet, Sudanese people globally have used social media to advertise the best routes to escape Sudan, share which shops have food and medicine in stock, and how to send and receive money amid shuttered banks. Sudanese citizens have taken it upon themselves to do the work they’ve expected of international organizations and powers.

Stories that have emerged out of Sudan over the last nine months detail harrowing civilian experiences with ethnic and sexual violence largely perpetrated by the RSF, invoking memories of the war in Darfur, where widespread violence occurred at the hands of the janjaweed, the militia from which the RSF emerged. While that war was declared ended in August 2020 as Sudan’s newly formed transitional government promised Darfur rebel groups a role in Sudan’s democratic transition, those oaths have disappeared amid the current conflict.

The western area of Darfur remains the epicenter of violence toward civilians, as risks of ethnic cleansing, genocide, and sexual abuse mount against primarily non-Arab communities. A lack of organization within RSF ranks and the group’s history have all but authorized heinous attacks against Sudan’s most vulnerable populations, with a limited humanitarian response from parties outside of the country.

When humanitarian aid does manage to reach displaced people, it typically happens in refugee camps in neighboring countries, such as Doctors Without Borders’ work in the Ourang camp in Chad, despite the organization’s ongoing efforts to maintain a presence in Sudan. Fears of looting and violence, a lack of institutional protection, and the continued degradation of networks have made it increasingly difficult to reach afflicted communities in Sudan.

As violence rains down on West Darfur, communities are becoming more vulnerable. While around 42 percent of Sudan’s population suffers from high levels of acute food insecurity, these figures increase dramatically to over 60 percent in West Darfur. As the humanitarian crisis deepens in areas most affected by ethnic and sexual violence over the last 20 years, a lack of urgency in the international response ensures that the situation will get worse.

The most urgent initiative to protect Sudanese citizens is readily waiting, but with only 41.8 percent of the necessary funding acquired, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) response plan has not been as effective as it could be. The plan aims to provide lifesaving assistance to limit immediate morbidity and mortality rates and keep pending risks at bay through preemptive action.

The limited funding has allowed OCHA to reach only 21 percent of targeted people in need, so increasing pressure on state actors is key to assure humanitarian aid. Of the $2.57 billion needed to fully enact the plan, the United States has provided $549.1 million of the current secured funding, but Saudi Arabia—the other key broker—has contributed only $38 million, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development has given less than $100,000. As negotiating powers aim to bring the United Arab Emirates into talks regarding its role, its government has given less than $400,000 to the effort. Encouraging allies in the West to assist in the existing plan is similarly crucial, as it offers a more immediate response.

Using existing Sudanese citizen networks of grassroots trauma response and financial and educational empowerment of mental health services across Sudan—specifically in areas like Darfur, Kordofan, and Khartoum—is key to development. Frameworks to assist displaced people are necessary as well, as hundreds of thousands flee to neighboring countries where more danger often awaits them.

Building networks for refugees and asylum-seekers to safely leave the country and resettle with the assistance of foreign governments ensures vulnerable populations gain access to robust medical and social services that are not currently available domestically. All these efforts have begun thanks to Sudanese citizens, but without foreign intervention and commitment, these initiatives will not have a wide impact.

As peace talks continue, the Sudanese public must be represented by the citizen groups that led protests against Bashir and his government—as the loudest voice.

Even as Sudanese citizens internally and globally call for both Hemeti and Burhan to be held accountable by the international community, the former allies who served in the Bashir regime may very well end up sharing power in defiance of the public’s will. Bringing Sudanese citizen groups into the discussion could avoid such an outcome while prioritizing the health and human rights of the population. Until humanitarian efforts take center stage in discussions surrounding Sudan, there will be no winners.

[wonderingwendy]

Great thing about free time is you never really know what you’re going to end up doing, learning or seeing. One day last week when temperatures were not in the 30s, we left on foot toward South Perth (known for the Perth Zoo but not our chosen destination) with only exploring in mind. We reached the bottom of Kaarta koomba (Kings Park) bluff and had a busy freeway to navigate across. I saw a pedestrian overpass in one direction but Craig noted an unmarked cross walk the other. In Australia, you may already know but vehicles have the right away so crossing a freeway can be a very harrowing experience. So a sandy gritty walk to the overpass it was.

The overpass itself was noticeably immaculate, air conditioned and linked a three level parking lot (or car park) to The Old Swan Brewery - a beautifully restored red brick building on the riverfront visible from downtown (or CBD central business district) Perth. The old brewery ceased production in 1966 and is now condos, offices, a restaurant (Cooee) and a non-operational brew pub (why it is not open is beyond me - imagine a brick RVYC building in Stanley Park, Vancouver with a fully built out antique bar and you can walk along the seawall to get there).

Cooee’s patio looked out to the Swan River and seemed so zen we decided to stop for an iced dirty chai latte and banana bread (wondering where did the banana bread craze come from?). We voted this chai the best we’ve had ever.

Recharged and emptied bladders, we set off across the bridge. The salt water river was jammed with huge ominous jellyfish which made me wonder about efforts to rejuvenate the ecological health of the Swan River. Couldn’t find much online but hopefully someone’s concerned about it and taking action. Update - apparently the rise in water temperature is responsible for the increase in jellyfish. This guy is kinda gross and harmless but apparently very protective of the lighter coloured ones that do sting.

The waterfront park and walk on the south side was expansive and quiet. The condos along South Perth Esplanade (such inventive names) were a nice mix of decades of design and the grounds all well manicured. There’s a catamaran ferry (small seabus) that runs every fifteen minutes to the CBD for $2.30 each way. Once you reach the dock of the ferry, you’ve reached the hub of South Perth - felt a little bit like Edgemont. We wandered up through the Shopping Plaza (basically a lobby area) and onto the street and headed towards the park and the zoo, stopping a a quaint little museum. Apparently South Perth was joined to the rest of the city by the tram system back in the early 1900s, much to the dismay of some of its residents. In fact one person shot at the conductor and the tram when the situation reach its boiling point. And we saw the sketches of May Gibbs, former Perth resident who is famous for her gumnut babies tales and illustrations. Further on our walk, the zoo didn’t appeal enough to pay the entrance fee but we did learn of the hardy grass trees (balga) a staple of the aboriginals, which flower after bushfires and their sap mixed with charcoal and kangaroo poo makes a superglue resin (some dirty hands must have discovered that!). As well as the grass trees and the related information sign, I wanted to show the solar panels used as a covered shaded walkway up to the zoo entrance. How clever.

Wandering back through the shopping area, including some frivolous clothing try ons, we took note for future visits that some of the condos have monthly rental available. We discovered the Good Grocer (Urban Fare like) with all its healthy reasonable readymade food options. While we continued our walk along the seawall, it was reaching the high for the day of 29. Up ahead a sandwich board sign caught my eye about a driverless vehicle test being conducted by RAC (Royal Automobile Club like BCAA or AMA) so we signed up for it in the hopes of escaping the heat.

The 11 seater electrical bus (equipped with ceiling straps for more standing passengers) has been gathering data since 2016 (7 years!) on a programmed route between the riverfront and The Old 1835 Mill (more on that later maybe). This route is about 2km and 1/2 hour return trip apparently using superior technology to Tesla. There were three buses manufactured but only one currently in daily operation except during lightning storms. I’m wondering why there’s not more of these on the roads gathering data and why there’s not enough data gathered after 7 years to show the ideal options for the safe use of this technology. Hospitals, public park maintenance, airports all seem reasonable places to use these autonomous vehicles to transport people safely. Apparently legislation is blocking further expanded use of them. Wondering how reactionary human operators could be viewed as safer than these emotionless and egoless programmed electric vehicles operated at optimally efficient speed.

Our surprise day ended with a riverfront dirty martini happy hour and quinoa salmon salad for dinner and a driver operated ferry and bus ride for our return trip back. Who knew what this 15k step day would bring.

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No Food Or Drink Signs are used to inform the people that food and drink is not permitted in a particular area. These No Food Or Drink Sign can be used in industries, public places, workplaces, schools, offices, airports, and hospitals etc. These signs promote the health and safety of the people. Banner House offers high quality and industry compliant Security & Prohobotion Safety Signs.

Banner House is a leading supplier  safety signs  across Australia and also provides delivery to major locations such as Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Gold Coast, and other cities.

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Choosing the Best Commercial Cleaning Services: What You NEED to Know

Maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace is crucial for the health, productivity, and professional image of your business. When selecting Commercial cleaning Perth services, it's essential to consider several factors to ensure you hire a reliable and effective cleaning company that meets your specific needs. 

This blog explores key considerations and tips to help you choose the best commercial cleaning services for your business.

Assess Your Cleaning Needs

Before beginning your search for commercial cleaning services, take the time to assess your cleaning requirements. 

Consider factors such as the size of your office or facility, the type of cleaning services needed (daily cleaning, weekly deep cleaning, specialized services like carpet or upholstery cleaning), and any specific cleaning protocols your industry may require (such as healthcare facilities or food service establishments).

Experience and Reputation

When evaluating cleaning companies; prioritize experience and reputation. Look for companies that have been in the industry for several years and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality cleaning services. 

Check customer reviews and testimonials to gauge client satisfaction and reliability. A reputable Commercial cleaning Perth WA company should also be able to provide references upon request.

Services Offered

Ensure that the cleaning company offers the specific services you require. Typical services provided by commercial cleaning companies include:

• Daily or regular cleaning: Routine cleaning of offices, common areas, and facilities.

• Deep cleaning: Comprehensive cleaning that includes detailed tasks like floor waxing, carpet cleaning, and upholstery cleaning.

• Specialized cleaning: Services tailored to specific industries or needs, such as end of lease cleaning, industrial cleaning, or post-construction cleaning.

• Additional services: Some companies may offer additional services like window cleaning, power washing, or janitorial supplies management.

Cleaning Products and Equipment

Inquire about the cleaning products and equipment used by the company; ensure they use safe and effective cleaning agents that comply with industry standards and regulations. 

Eco-friendly or green cleaning products may be preferred if sustainability is a priority for your business. Additionally, check if the company uses modern and well-maintained cleaning equipment to ensure efficient and thorough cleaning results.

Training and Certification

Verify that the cleaning company's staff are well-trained and certified. Proper training ensures that cleaning technicians understand proper cleaning techniques, safety protocols, and how to handle specialized cleaning tasks. 

Certification from industry organizations or associations demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and adherence to industry standards.

Customization and Flexibility

Every business has unique cleaning needs. Look for a cleaning company that offers customization and flexibility in their service offerings. 

They should be willing to tailor their cleaning schedule, services, and pricing to accommodate your specific requirements and budget constraints.

Cost Transparency

Finally, discuss pricing and ensure transparency in cost estimates. A reputable cleaning company will provide a detailed proposal outlining the services included, frequency of cleaning, and any additional costs for specialized services or supplies. 

Compare quotes from multiple companies to find a balance between cost and quality of service.

Conclusion

Choosing the best commercial cleaning services requires careful consideration of your specific needs, the company's experience and reputation, services offered, cleaning products and equipment, staff training, insurance coverage, customization options, and cost transparency. 

By prioritizing these factors and conducting thorough research, you can select a cleaning company that enhances the cleanliness, health, and overall success of your business environment. 

At Gems Cleaning, we understand the importance of a clean and sanitary workplace. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our tailored cleaning solutions designed to meet the unique needs of every client. 

With a team of trained professionals, eco-friendly cleaning practices, and transparent pricing, we ensure that your premises not only look immaculate but also contribute to a healthier and more productive work environment.

Contact Gems Cleaning today to experience the difference in Office cleaning Perth WA services tailored to exceed your expectations!

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Vending Machines in Perth: A Smart Business Move with Countless Advantages

With its vibrant economy and growing urban landscape, Perth is an ideal location for businesses to thrive. Among the innovative business solutions gaining popularity are vending machines. These convenient, automated retail units offer a range of advantages for businesses, employees, and customers. In this blog, we'll explore the numerous benefits of having vending machines in Perth.

24/7 Accessibility:

One of the most significant advantages of vending machines is their ability to provide products 24/7. Whether it's a late-night snack, a quick meal during work hours, or a refreshing beverage after a workout, vending machines cater to customers' needs around the clock. This accessibility enhances customer satisfaction and can significantly boost sales for businesses.

Convenience for Customers:

Vending machines offer unparalleled convenience. In a bustling city like Perth, where time is often of the essence, having quick access to snacks and beverages can be a game-changer. The convenience factor makes vending machines a popular choice for busy professionals, students, and residents on the go.

Diverse Product Offerings:

Modern vending machines are not limited to just snacks and drinks. They can be customised to offer diverse products, including fresh food, health-oriented snacks, coffee, and electronics.

Revenue Generation for Businesses:

Vending machines present a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to diversify their revenue streams. The low operating costs and potential for high sales make vending machines a profitable investment. Additionally, businesses can partner with vending machine operators to place machines strategically, generating passive income while enhancing the customer experience.

Employee Satisfaction and Productivity:

Placing vending machines in workplaces contributes to employee satisfaction and productivity. Employees appreciate having quick access to snacks and beverages, reducing the need to leave the office premises for refreshments. This can lead to increased morale, improved focus, and higher productivity levels.

Space Optimisation:

Vending machines are space-efficient, making them an excellent choice for businesses with limited floor space. They can be placed in areas with high traffic, such as shopping centres, office complexes, and educational institutions, maximising their visibility and revenue growth.

From providing 24/7 accessibility and convenience to offering diverse product options and generating additional revenue, the benefits of incorporating vending machines are undeniable. If you need advanced free vending machines in Perth, contact Perth Vending. We provide stylish and reliable vending machines with free installation service.

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Cockroach Treatment Perth

Cockroaches are one of the most imperious pests to inhabit our planet. Their long-lasting survival skills and impressive ability to breed in almost any environment make them a serious threat in homes, restaurants, offices and warehouses. They can cause a variety of health issues, including salmonella and gastroenteritis.

They are nocturnal, scavenging omnivores that are believed to spread many diseases. They have adapted their mouthparts to bite and have a distinctive unpleasant odour. They can survive on a wide range of foods and are known to infest areas where food is prepared, cooked or stored such as kitchens, restaurants and warehouses. Their large numbers can quickly infest any building and spread to adjacent properties if the conditions are right.

In general, cockroaches prefer warm, humid and dark environments, with little exposure to sunlight or air movement. They can often be found in rotting vegetation, bark, and the burrows of other animals. They can also thrive in drains, sewers and garbage disposals, and are excellent scavengers. Cockroaches have a tendency to infest buildings when the conditions are favourable, and can find their way into the smallest of areas within domestic and commercial dwellings.

There are three main types of cockroaches in Australia: the Australian brown cockroach, the German cockroach and the American cockroach. Each has a different appearance, with the Australian brown cockroach being the largest. The German cockroach is beige or light brown with two dark stripes on its head and can’t fly, while the American cockroach has wings and can fly.

All cockroaches are capable of breeding and reproducing rapidly. This is due to the fact that they are omnivorous and feed on a variety of sources, including human and animal waste. They can also survive without water, using saliva to waterproof their exoskeletons. They can contaminate food, spread bacteria and viruses, and leave behind faeces and vomit, all of which can be harmful to humans.

Regular cockroach sightings usually indicate that there is a substantial population of the pest in your home or business. Their presence can also be indicated by brown smear marks on surfaces and an unpleasant musty smell. The best time to have your property inspected for cockroaches is before they become an issue, so that preventive measures can be taken before the problem becomes out of control.

A reputable and experienced pest control specialist can provide effective cockroach treatment Perth solutions. They will assess your situation and recommend a tailored pest control plan. Treatment options may include baits, sprays and fogging. These are all low toxicity to pets and people, but deadly for cockroaches.

We can offer a complete cockroach control solution for your home, workplace or restaurant. Our technicians will inspect and treat all internal areas, including sub floors, roof & wall voids, cellars, sheds, laundry rooms, garages, kitchens, and other areas where cockroaches are commonly found. They will also apply treatments to all external areas around the property, treating external walls, eaves, patios and garden areas.

Half Price Pest Control will take care of everything your needs in Pest Control Services in Australia. Call our team today to book and Half Price Pest Control will help you to combat these creatures with speed, efficiency and at a cost that is the lowest in the business.

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Instrumentation and Control Engineering – Industry Trends 

Without contemporary process control engineering systems and business procedures, end users facing globalisation drive plant performance to unthinkable levels.  

In Australia, there is a growing need for instrumentation and control (IC) technicians. The process control system receives information from the field sensors, which measure physical parameters like level, temperature, flow pressure, etc. The field instruments are extensively utilised in automation and process control. 

The PLC/SCADA/DCS control system database stores the real-time data collected by field sensors. They are analysed and adjusted to control the process variables to the required set points. 

Applications of Instrumentation and Control Engineering include: 

1) Critical infrastructure monitoring and safety through remote monitoring 

The field sensor data is recorded and analysed in PLC/SCADA/DCS control systems in oil and gas facilities, the mineral processing, food, and chemical processing industries, and offers real-time: 

Monitoring the state of the process and the equipment. 

Process optimisation involves examining past procedures and trends in equipment performance. 

Keeping track of process deviations from planned process conditions. 

Before any failure, perform an equipment, process health assessment, and schedule an overhaul or repair. 

Shutting down and setting off process alarms to operate the facility safely. 

2. Grid-connected solar feed-in: control of power grid quality 

When the weather changes from a clear sky day to an overcast day, the stability of the electricity grid is compromised: 

Overloading of the power grid, resulting in partial/complete grid trip. 

Bringing in a spinning reserve supply from gas-fired synchronous generators takes time. 

Installing smart digitally controlled equipment that can cut off PV Solar feed remotely is now being addressed to resolve this issue. 

Installing clever digitally controlled machinery that can remotely cut off feed in PV Solar is now being done to address this issue. The signal to stop feed-in power from rooftop solar is sent when the network operator notices a decrease in PV solar generation. This also starts the spinning reserve generator, which reduces the time lag that would have been observed otherwise. 

3. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) 

In order to fulfil business objectives for increased facility utilisation, productivity, product quality, availability, protection, flexibility, and speed, HMI and SCADA technologies for process control automation are used. 

For individuals pursuing a career in industrial automation, the training provides a range of Instrumentation and Control Engineering Training courses. 

You will have the opportunity to work on a real PLC in our purpose-built skid, just like in the workplace, since the training is a hybrid delivery of 70% hands-on practical instruction and 30% theory. 

The courses are: 

UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation 

UEE31211 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control 

UEE51020 Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering 

UEE61521 Advanced Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering   

For further course information or to book in, contact the office. 

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Elevating Workplace Wellness: Nutritious and Sustainable Snacking Solutions in Perth

In today’s fast-paced work environment, maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially within the confines of an office. Employers in Perth are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing nutritious eating options that not only foster good health but also boost productivity and morale among employees.

Office Nutrition Solutions in Perth

The quest for better health within office settings has given rise to innovative office nutrition solutions Perth. These solutions aim to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable. Companies are now partnering with nutrition experts to curate menus that are not only tantalizing to the taste buds but also beneficial to the body. This focus on health can range from integrating green spaces for serene lunch breaks to installing advanced water stations that ensure hydration throughout the day.

Sustainable Office Snacks in Perth

As environmental awareness rises, so does the demand for sustainable office snacks Perth. Local businesses are stepping up, offering snacks that are not only healthy but also environmentally friendly. This means snacks that are organically produced, minimally packaged, and sourced from local suppliers to reduce carbon footprints. From dried fruits and nuts to organic energy bars, the options are both diverse and tailored to support both personal health and planetary well-being.

Combining Nutrition with Sustainability

The intersection of nutrition and sustainability is where the future of office snacking in Perth is headed. Employers are not just looking at the nutritional content of the snacks provided but also at the ethical and environmental impact of their snack choices. This holistic approach not only enhances corporate social responsibility efforts but also aligns with the values of employees who prioritize sustainability in their personal lives.

Implementing Effective Snack Solutions

To implement these health and eco-conscious snack solutions effectively, businesses must engage with vendors who share their vision. Regular feedback sessions with employees can help tailor the offerings to meet the diverse dietary needs and preferences of the workforce. Additionally, educational sessions on the benefits of healthy and sustainable snacking can empower employees to make informed choices.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the dual focus on nutrition and sustainability in office snacking is transforming workplaces in Perth. For companies looking to enhance their office snack offerings with both nutritious and eco-friendly options, partnering with providers like SuperFroot.com.au can be an excellent step forward. SuperFroot’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction makes it a standout choice for businesses aiming to promote a healthier, greener workplace.

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NDIS Service Providers in Perth

NDIS provides personalised support services for people with disabilities. It also allows them to choose a service provider that fits their needs. Its goal is to improve their quality of life.

The NDIS changes the way participants access disability supports in Australia. It has natural safeguards, such as NDIA officers checking participant welfare and NDIS Commission officers visiting providers to monitor compliance. To know more about NDIS Service Providers Brisbane, visit the Superior Service Care website or call 61421440657.

The NDIS is a new way of funding disability services that allows individuals to choose the supports they need. The NDIS is available to Australians with permanent and significant disability who need help with daily living and achieving their goals. It’s important to find the right provider for you, which is why NDIS has a Provider Finder that can help.

Superior Service Care is a registered NDIS provider that offers personalised disability support in Perth. Their team of professionals is committed to enhancing the livelihoods of people across Western Australia. They use a client-centred approach and work within NDIS practice standards to achieve an improved quality of life.

NDIS participants use their funding to purchase supports and services that help them achieve their goals. They control how, when and who provides those supports, based on their own preferences.

NDIS providers like Lifeplan offer everything from daily living support to recreational and leisure disability activities. Their team members are trained and qualified to encourage independence for their clients.

The recovery coaches at Aastha have knowledge of mental health resources and can connect participants with the right service providers. They also have lived experience with mental illness, making them better able to understand the challenges of those who are affected.

Superior Service Care offers specialised dance classes for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. The classes are led by qualified dance artists, using the Dance for Parkinson’s Australia program and best practice methodologies. The service operates a studio class schedule in northern Perth and Peel, and also provides outreach services in aged care facilities and residences throughout WA.

Western Australia has a sophisticated economy and a comfortable lifestyle, with world-class beaches, food and wine, a dynamic cultural heritage, leading tourist attractions, and a multicultural population. It has one of the highest average male and female life expectancies in the world.

Disability services officers help people with disabilities live more independently and participate in their communities. They may also work as social trainers, organizing activities for disabled people and teaching them basic skills. They also have the power to negotiate with their clients and make a difference in their lives.

The NDIA has a new Quality Framework for Disability Employment Services (DES). It will ensure that providers offer high-quality services and a positive experience for job seekers with disability.

To work in the disability sector, you need a valid Working With Children Check and a police clearance. You can obtain both of these by completing a disability support worker course.

The NDIS is a new way of providing disability support services. It allocates funding to people with disabilities based on their goals and allows them to control how, when, and who provides their supports.

Superior Service Care are an NDIS registered provider who offer a range of disability support services. Their team of dedicated and qualified staff work closely with their clients to help them unpack their NDIS plans and select local supports to achieve their goals.

They also work with participants to assist with booking in-home attendant care and community based activities. Their prices are in line with the NDIA Price Guide and Support Catalogue.

Superior Service Care is a registered NDIS service provider that offers a variety of disability support services to participants. Their team is highly experienced in the field and offers a holistic approach to their clients. They also offer a range of social and recreational activities to help their clients grow their skills.

Lifespan is a not-for-profit organisation that works collaboratively with local NDIS planners, co-ordinators, carers and accommodation providers. Its team of experienced staff encourage independence for their clients and work within NDIS practice standards to improve their quality of life.

Superior Service Care is a registered NDIS provider that offers personalised support services. They work with you to develop a support plan that will help you achieve your goals. Their services include entry-level support through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and higher levels of care and support through NDIS home care packages.

Their trained and qualified team encourage independence for people with disability. Their areas of expertise include Daily Living Support, Recreation & Leisure Disability Activities, and Independent Living Support.

If you want to become an at-home support worker, consider studying one of the aged care, home and community, or allied health courses available from ALTI. These qualifications are free for people on low incomes. To know more about NDIS Service Providers Brisbane, visit the Superior Service Care website or call 61421440657.

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Revitalize Your Home or Office with Our Professional Upholstery Cleaning Services in Perth

If you want to revitalize your upholstery and bring back its original charm, look no further than our upholstery cleaning services in Perth. Our professional cleaning team is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to ensure that your upholstery is thoroughly cleaned and restored to its former glory.

Upholstery cleaning is a crucial aspect of maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of your home or office. Over time, dust, dirt, and other contaminants can accumulate on your furniture, causing them to look dull and unappealing. Additionally, upholstery can harbor harmful bacteria and allergens that can affect your health and well-being.

Our upholstery cleaning services are designed to remove all of the dirt, dust, and contaminants from your furniture, leaving them fresh, clean, and hygienic. Our team uses a range of techniques and equipment to get the job done, including hot water extraction, dry cleaning, and steam cleaning. We use only the best quality cleaning products that are safe for your upholstery and the environment.

Our upholstery cleaning process starts with a thorough inspection of your furniture. Our team will assess the type of fabric and the level of soiling to determine the best cleaning method to use. We will then use our state-of-the-art equipment to remove dirt and stains from your upholstery, leaving them looking brand new.

Our team is highly trained and experienced in upholstery cleaning. We understand the different types of fabrics and how to clean them effectively without causing any damage. We also know how to treat different types of stains, from food and drink spills to pet accidents and more.

In addition to revitalizing your upholstery, our cleaning services can also help to extend the life of your furniture. Regular cleaning can help to prevent damage and wear and tear, keeping your furniture looking great for years to come.

If you are looking for professional upholstery cleaning services in Perth, look no further than our team. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and ensuring that your upholstery is clean, fresh, and hygienic. Contact us today to schedule your cleaning appointment and transform your furniture.

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Commercial Property Loan Outlook 2023

Due to inflation and cost of living pressure, commercial property investors are expected to be cautious until commercial property loan investment interest rates peak in 2023.After a tumultuous year in which the Reserve Bank raised interest rates eight times, 2022 ended on a sour note for the commercial real estate industry as activity slowed and investor confidence plummeted. Commercial property loan brokers are suitably preparing for the changes and outlook that 2023 is set to bring.

Future interest rate projections are clouded by uncertainties about how high they will go and for how long. However, Knight Frank's senior economist Ben Burston predicts that inflation will soon begin to moderate. He predicted in a Knight Frank analysis that by mid-2023 "confidence and liquidity" would be restored after an anticipated inflation turning point in early 2023 clarified the interest rate picture assisting commercial loans.

With the rising cost of financing, Vanessa Rader, head of research at Ray White Commercial, predicts sales volumes to stay low though 2023. While many buyers pull back, astute investors would profit from higher yields or even unoccupied assets, provided they are purchased at the correct price, Rader said.

Commercial Offices

Sydney and Melbourne's office vacancy rates did not improve in 2022 as much as real estate experts had predicted. The situation was not the same everywhere. Office markets in boom zones like Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Perth, which have benefited from population expansions, are anticipated to maintain strong confidence, maintaining occupancy rates high and future prospects good.

As reported by Ken Morrison, CEO of the Property Council, latest numbers reveal that demand for office space has increased in Melbourne, the CBD with the lowest occupancy rates since the epidemic. In contrast, occupancy rates in Perth have reached 80%.

As the COVID situation returns to normal and individuals settle on a hybrid working method, he predicts that number will rise further after the holidays.

Commercial Property Accommodations and hotels

Despite the fact that tourists may travel anywhere in the world, domestic hotel business is expected to benefit from health and economic worries in 2023.The average daily hotel fee is expected to soar to new heights this year as occupancy rates continue to rise.

She predicted that this would "throw the emphasis back on hotel properties as an appealing investment opportunity," from large central business district holdings of interest to international purchasers to modest beach motels catering to the whole family (pets included) for the smaller private buyer. A "tremendous amount of investment into hotel and tourism assets including CBD assets," as Morrison put it, is behind the sector's remarkable recovery.

He noted that the market for student housing had also seen a significant uptick in 2022, something that had surprised many in the real estate industry. However, he did note that "international arrivals have returned significantly," despite the fact that they are coming primarily from outside of China. There is also substantial backing from students within the United States. Most of our cities' student housing facilities are at capacity. That industry needs additional investment, which we can hopefully encourage.

Medicine and the Health Sciences

Rapid expansion in the life sciences and healthcare industry is fore castes to continue in 2023, thanks to the increasing number of investors interested in alternative asset classes. Against the backdrop of an ageing population, personalized therapies, technology advances, future food transitions, and other agri-tech and marine technologies, "Australia's life sciences industry continues to grow gradually," Burston said.

Since 2019, the total number of businesses that fall within the category's umbrella has increased by 43%. Investors are keen to increase their support of healthcare infrastructure, be it for clinical research or patient care. Commercial property loans have also become more flexible to assist in this support.

Commercial and manufacturing

As a result of the structural shift towards online purchasing, retail assets have underperformed in recent years, whereas industrial assets have benefited. Because of this change in pricing, industrial yields are now significantly lower than retail yields. Burston predicted a shift in this dynamic, arguing that "retail [was] likely to be less sensitive to outward yield shift given a considerably greater starting position."

Moreover, he noted, the lease structure of retail assets is generally more equipped to transform increased inflation into income increases.

According to him, "both of these pressures will operate to minimize the vast disparity between the sectors," and as a result, fewer investors would focus on retail exclusively.

According to Rader, the retail asset class is still evolving in step with consumers' changing purchasing preferences, and by 2023, shopping malls may have to rely on industries other than retail. While dining is expected to remain popular, other uses such as daycare and shared office space may fill in at peak times like the summer and winter holidays.

The foundations of the commercial industrial sector, including the high demand for logistical spaces, are expected to stay unchanged, according to experts.

Rader projected that small company owners would seek out assets to "shield against probable rises in rents" as a result of the rent hikes that he expected to come about

Property Development Completion

Burston predicted that 2023 will be a landmark year for development completions, with Brisbane and Melbourne setting the pace. He argued that this would not be enough to return to a "normal" equilibrium between supply and demand.

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Everything You Have To Know About Spider Infestation

Many people have nightmares about having a spider infestation in their home, but this pest infestation is easy to be dealt with and can get eliminated with effective methods. While they seem to be physically threatening to humans or are dangerous, but they often indicate that there are other pests around. Spiders enjoy eating bugs and will happily take up residence in your home if there are roaches, ants, or crickets present, as long as there is an abundance of food. As a result, it makes sense to address the underlying pest problem before addressing the spider issue.  

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Spiders can bite and cause serious health problems.

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Spiders Could Indicate Presence of Other Pests

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Spiders Can Make Your Home Appear Unappealing.

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Spider Infestation Symptoms

Spiders prefer dark, secluded areas of the home and garden. Here are some pointers for locating spiders in your home and detecting a spider infestation.

Spider webs vary in size and shape depending on the spider species.

Some spider webs have funnel-like shapes, while others have orb-like shapes.  

The black widow web is one of the most distinctive spider webs.

These webs are neither geometric nor organised in a pattern.

Instead, they are woven in the form of random, haphazard-looking web dens to outwit and trap insects.

This is extremely useful in determining whether or not you have black widow spiders in your home.

Some spider species are drawn to moist environments such as basements, sheds, and walls.

Thus, do not delay the pest treatment for spiders as they can harm your loved ones and disrupt the entire atmosphere at home and workplace.  

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