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A British royal has just snuck into Sydney!

<p>Just a month ago, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were in Australia on their royal tour to support the 2018 Invictus Games and mingle with fans Down Under.</p> <p>Now, another member of the Royal Family has arrived in the country on official duty.</p> <p>Prince Andrew arrived in Sydney this week to attend various engagements surrounding his Pitch@Palace initiative.</p> <p>The Duke of York shared a photo of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to social media along with a caption.</p> <p>He wrote, "Good morning Sydney! #pitchatpalace On Tour Sydney takes place later today @sydoperahouse!"</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVtaT5gfi5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVtaT5gfi5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Good morning Sydney! #pitchatpalace On Tour Sydney takes place later today @sydoperahouse!</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/hrhthedukeofyork/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> The Duke of York</a> (@hrhthedukeofyork) on Nov 18, 2018 at 2:55pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>This is the second year Prince Andrew has travelled to Sydney for the initiative, which focuses on supporting Entrepreneurs.</p> <p>Named “Pitch@Palace 2.0”, the program "gives Entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet the people who can help make their business dreams become a reality”.</p> <p>It also gives entrepreneurs access to mentors and advisors, distribution systems and supply chains, connections and investment.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjzqLgHgTpq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjzqLgHgTpq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A wonderful and proud day celebrating Her Majesty’s birthday and @hrhthedukeofyork for his first Trooping the Colour as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. #troopingthecolour</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/princesseugenie/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Princess Eugenie</a> (@princesseugenie) on Jun 9, 2018 at 7:24am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>According to the official website, Pitch@Palace also has a global component that helps "build access and connectivity around the world".</p> <p>Prince Andrew will also travel to Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and the Gold Coast for the program over the next nine days.</p> <p>Although the Royal Family are heavily watched, it’s not impossible for members to fly into countries undetected.</p> <p>In June, Prince Andrew’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, also arrived in Sydney unnoticed.</p> <p>The 30-year-old was later spotted around Sydney attending a lunch and touring St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst.</p> <p>The Queen’s granddaughter spent 90 minutes meeting hospital staff and patients.</p> <p>"What she wanted to come to see, in particular, was the mental health department. She has a specific interest in that, as well as in HIV," a hospital spokesman said.</p> <p>"She also toured the emergency department and inpatient wards and she went to Caritas, our mental health unit, and met with staff, psychiatrists, nursing staff and patients."</p> <p>"The staff were very struck by her personal interest in their endeavours, particularly in mental health."</p> <p>"She was delightful. The staff were really blown away. She was very, very present."</p> <p>"She's like her mum (Sarah, Duchess of York) and her late aunt (Diana, Princess of Wales) and was extremely engaged and interested."</p> <p>Prince Andrew and his daughters have visited Australia several times as Fergie’s sister, Jane, has lived in the country for more than 30 years.</p>

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85-year-old’s Instagram account will fill your heart with joy

<p>David Cyril is making the world a brighter place one Instagram post at a time. </p> <p>The 85-year-old from Lancashire UK has taken to the popular social media platform to share his weight loss journey with his adoring followers.</p> <p>After suffering from a heart attack, Mr Cyril has been on a journey to lead a healthier lifestyle.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4_aqPBn5O/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp4_aqPBn5O/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by David | Slimming world 🍏 (@davidcyril_sw)</a> on Nov 7, 2018 at 11:15am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It began with a simple click of a button after his daughter posted a photo of her doting father to Instagram and mentioned how they were both taking part in a weight loss plan.</p> <p>The post garnered an immediate reaction with a ton of supportive comments flooding in. It was then that Mr Cyril opened his own account.</p> <p>It didn’t take long for him to gain a following, with his account currently standing at over 100,000 followers.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob0OlYh1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob0OlYh1-r/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by David | Slimming world 🍏 (@davidcyril_sw)</a> on Oct 2, 2018 at 7:47am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>With his joyful face and endless amounts of positivity, people can’t seem to get enough of him. He is regularly seen providing words of encouragement to his followers and spreads kindness and generosity.</p> <p>Mr Cyril hopes to have his health in top shape for when his daughter gets married, so he can be the one to walk her down the aisle.</p> <p>His posts range from daily meals to his day-to-day activities, such as getting a haircut.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZJhMEhAOJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZJhMEhAOJ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by David | Slimming world 🍏 (@davidcyril_sw)</a> on Oct 1, 2018 at 6:56am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>So far, Mr Cyril has lost a total of 6kg and still has another 19kg to go. He recently appeared on the<span> </span><em>Today</em><span> </span>show to talk about his switch to a healthier lifestyle.</p> <p>“I’ve never thought I’d get this far. It’s overwhelming. I can’t believe it myself,” he said.</p> <p>“I used to eat a lot of fried things. I like big breakfasts, I’ve cut that out now.”</p> <p>For his 86th birthday, he plans on celebrating the occasion at his local Chinese restaurant, saying that will be his “cheat day”.</p>

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The sneaky way "cheating couples" are rorting Centrelink

<p>More than 70 Aussies are getting caught ripping off the welfare system each day by falsely claiming to be single in order to receive higher payments.</p> <p>In the past year, over 26,000 Centrelink recipients have been given $61 million more than what they were entitled to after lying about their relationship status.</p> <p>In 2017/18, the average debt owed by Australians in relationships who had claimed to be single was $2342, increasing from $1986 the year prior.</p> <p>People failing to declare that they were in a relationship was one of the leading causes of welfare debt, as well as recipients incorrectly reporting their income.</p> <p>However, highly trained fraud officers have taken back more than $2 billion from welfare cheats since the government’s crackdown began in 2016, reported <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au"><strong><em><u>The Daily Telegraph.</u></em></strong></a></p> <p>Human Services Minister Michael Keenan recently warned dole bludgers about the consequences of defrauding the system.</p> <p>He said that offenders could face jail time as the government continues to increase the number of audits on welfare recipients.</p> <p>“Stealing from the welfare system is not a victimless crime,” Mr Keenan said.</p> <p>“You are stealing directly from pockets of Australian taxpayers … You also need to know that if we catch you, you will be made to pay the money back and you could also end up with a criminal record, or worse, in jail.”</p> <p>Taskforce Integrity, which combines the efforts of the Australian Federal Police and Human Services Department, is targeting geographic areas around the country where there is a higher risk of suspected welfare fraud. </p>

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CHOICE reveals best and worst fabric softeners – and one is no better than water

<p>Fabric softener is a staple in many households, with one small drop softening clothes and adding a sweet-smelling aroma to the load of laundry.</p> <p>But is it really as effective as we think? According to consumer research company CHOICE, you would get better results with water or vinegar in comparison to some fabric softeners on the market.</p> <p>CHOICE took it upon themselves to test out some of the best-selling fabric softeners sold in supermarkets and rated them according to absorption, softness and cost per wash.</p> <p>And surprisingly, the product that came out on top only costs a mere $3.80 and you can get at least 40 washes with a one litre bottle.</p> <p>Coming in at first place is Soften Concentrate Softener Ocean Fresh and with its affordable price tag, it received an overall score of 71 per cent.</p> <p>Regarding softness, which is the primary reason one would buy fabric softener, the product was given a score of 86 per cent.</p> <p>Its absorption score was 53 per cent and cost per wash came down to 15 cents per load.</p> <p>Taking the title of second place was the Soften Fabric Conditioner Sunny Glow with an overall rating of 69 per cent.</p> <p>The product, which cots $2.99, scored a higher rank in regard to softness than its predecessor as it obtained a 90 per cent softness rating. Although it lacked in the absorption department, scoring 38 per cent.</p> <p>The cost per wash came to 15 cents per load.</p> <p>Coming in at third place was the Comfort Hypoallergenic Pure Fabric Conditioner, costing consumers $6.99.</p> <p>Bringing in 69 per cent for the overall score, CHOICE rated its softness score at 84 per cent and its absorption at 38 per cent.</p> <p>While pricier than the first two products, it averaged out to be 4 cents per load, which is more affordable than its counterparts.</p> <p>But not every product performed as well as one would hope, with CHOICE revealing the fabric softeners that scored less than 50 per cent, claiming that water would do a better job.</p> <p>Costing a mere $4.10, Cornwells White Vinegar was given a ranking of 50 per cent with a softness score of 24 per cent and absorption rating of 90 per cent.</p> <p>The average cost per load is 3 cents.</p> <p>Fluffy Summer Breeze Fabric Conditioner which will set you back $5.00 didn’t even make it to the half way mark as it was given an overall rating of 49 per cent.</p> <p>The softness score was 57 per cent and the absorption score is 38 per cent.</p> <p>The product costs 5 cents per load.</p> <p>And perhaps the most surprising of all, CHOICE awarded plain water an overall score of 48 per cent.</p> <p>With an absorption score of 87 per cent and softness score of 22 per cent, the consumer company compared the results to white vinegar.</p> <p>Coming in at last place was Fluffy Summer Breeze Fabric Conditioner Concentrate which is priced at $1.80.</p> <p>Obtaining an overall score of 48 per cent, its softness score is 59 per cent and has an absorption rating of 31 per cent.</p> <p>The cost per wash is 9 cents a load.</p> <p>Do you have a favourite fabric softener? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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World’s best airlines for 2019

<p>Singapore Airlines has officially been named the best carrier in the world for 2019.</p> <p>The airline has garnered praise from <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.airlineratings.com/news/worlds-best-airlines-2019/" target="_blank"><em>AirlineRatings.com</em></a> – a website that rates carriers on safety and passenger experience.</p> <p>Singapore Airlines currently flies the longest international flight in the world, starting at Singapore and landing in New York.</p> <p>Last year, Air New Zealand brought in first place, while Qantas came in at third.</p> <p>This year, Qatar Airways has nabbed fourth place and sitting closely behind is Virgin Australia at fifth place.</p> <p>The top 10 do not feature any UK or US airlines.</p> <p><strong>Top 10 best airlines overall</strong></p> <ol> <li>Singapore Airlines</li> <li>Air New Zealand</li> <li>Qantas</li> <li>Qatar Airways</li> <li>Virgin Australia</li> <li>Emirates</li> <li>All Nippon Airways</li> <li>EVA Air</li> <li>Cathay Pacific Airways</li> <li>Japan Airlines</li> </ol> <p>Dubai airline Emirates, who is regularly seen taking the top spot, came in at sixth while All Nippon Airways came in at seventh, Cathay pacific at ninth and Japan Airlines at tenth.</p> <p>According to Australian based <em>AirlineRatings.com</em>, Singapore Airlines took home the top spot because it proved to be the best in each category, including staff and safety.</p> <p>The website considered the carrier to be “gold standard”.</p> <p>The airline’s first-class cabins also beat their competitors, as the “suites” have been commended for being the “equivalent of a small hotel room”.</p> <p>Qatar Airways is considered to have the best business class, and the credit goes to their Q-suites which features a double bed. They have also been named the best for catering.</p> <p>The best premium economy cabin is found in Air New Zealand while the best economy class went to Korea Air.</p> <p>Qantas was praised for their lounges and domestic flights, while Qantas Link won regional airline of the year.</p> <p>Showing the most amount of improvement was Philippine Airlines, with Virgin Australia having the best cabin crew. Emirates was awarded for their in-flight entertainment, which was considered the best when compared to other carriers.</p> <p><strong>World’s best airlines 2019</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Airline of the year:</strong> Singapore Airlines</li> <li><strong>Best long-haul airline: </strong>Emirates (Middle East), EVA Air (Asia-Pacific), Lufthansa (Europe) and Delta (Americas)</li> <li><strong>Best low-cost airline:</strong> Westjet (Americas), AirAsia/AirAsia X (Asia-Pacific) and Wizz (Europe)</li> <li><strong>Best first class:</strong> Singapore Airlines</li> <li><strong>Best business class:</strong> Qatar Airways</li> <li><strong>Best premium economy:</strong> Air New Zealand</li> <li><strong>Best economy:</strong> Korea Air </li> <li><strong>Best lounges: </strong>Qantas</li> <li><strong>Best catering:</strong> Qatar Airways</li> <li><strong>Best in-flight entertainment:</strong> Emirates</li> <li><strong>Best domestic class:</strong> Qantas</li> <li><strong>Regional airline of the year:</strong> QantasLink</li> <li><strong>Most improved airline:</strong> Philippine Airlines</li> <li><strong>Best ultra-low-cost carrier:</strong> VietJet</li> <li><strong>Best cabin crew:</strong> Virgin Australia</li> </ul> <p><em>AirlineRatings.com</em> is backed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and uses a seven-star rating system to rank 450 different airlines based on their safety and in-flight experience.</p> <p>Which airline is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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Cold snap looming: Storm, rain and snow to hit some parts of Australia

<p>Although summer is fast-approaching, some parts of Australia will be hit with winter-like conditions this week.</p> <p>While Queensland residents will enjoy glorious sunshine, a cold front will be pushing through southern and central parts of Australia this week.</p> <p>The unseasonably cold conditions will include pounding rain and even flurries of snow to parts of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.</p> <p>Weatherzone meteorologist Brett Dutschke told <a href="https://www.news.com.au/"><strong style="font-style: inherit;"><u>news.com.au</u></strong></a> that the dramatic temperature change would be caused by a major weather event.</p> <p>“A band of rain is crossing central and southern Australia and in its wake is an unseasonable cold front,” he said.</p> <p>“It's a system typical of late winter, as far as the chill goes. It'll be noticeably cold, rainy and windy to the south and parts of the east.”</p> <p>Although most parts of Queensland will miss the cold snap, Mr Dutschke said “extreme” weather remains a possibility for northern parts of the east coast.</p> <p>“Among the rain and showers there will be thunderstorms and those can sometimes be extreme,” he said. </p> <p>The highest ground in South Australia, western Victoria and Southern New South Wales are also expected to receive snowfall this week.</p> <p>Today, Sydney will become windy with a high chance of rain by Wednesday.</p> <p>Brisbane will be partly cloudy on Tuesday and reach a maximum of 30C on Friday.</p> <p>Adelaide and Hobart are expected to receive showers from Tuesday until Thursday.</p> <p>On Tuesday, Melbourne will encounter a possible storm and receive rainfall until Friday.</p> <p>Perth will enjoy sunny weather for the rest of the week, with a high of 25C on Friday.</p> <p>Darwin will encounter showers and possible storms from Tuesday until Friday, with a high of 34C at the end of the week.</p> <p>Will you be affected by the cold snap? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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6 things you need to see in Beijing

<p>From the moment you step off the plane, Beijing is frantic. You will quickly learn that traffic lights mean nothing, lines move fast, and Beijing is a city of many layers. </p> <p>From the Great Wall to Peking Duck, these are the things you can’t miss in Beijing China. </p> <p><strong>1. The Great Wall of China</strong></p> <p>From Beijing, access to the Great Wall of China is easy. A tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive north out of the city. That first glimpse of the wall on the ridge of the mountain is something special. In the spring, the hills are dusted pink with cherry blossoms. </p> <p>The Great Wall is divided into sections marked by watchtowers. Some sections of the wall can be quite steep. Wear sturdy shoes. You can walk easy sections of the wall or choose more challenging routes. Ask your tour guide which section would be best suited for you. We found most tour guides are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. </p> <p>The best time to go is in the early morning so you beat the crowds. It is possible to snap a photo such as the one above before lunchtime, even on popular sections of the wall. Plan your trip well to ensure it doesn’t coincide with China’s public holidays. We also advise touring the Great Wall on a weekday. </p> <p>Many of the “tourist” sections of the wall have access via a chairlift. That way you don’t have to hike up or down the mountain. </p> <p>Some parts of the wall have been restored, others have been left to the ravages of time. </p> <p><strong>2. The Summer Palace</strong></p> <p>Beijing’s Summer Palace is huge. You will need at least half a day to explore here. Take good shoes. </p> <p>The man-made Kunming lake takes up about 75 per cent of the park. You can cross it by boat to save time. The famous Marble Boat is at the northern edge of the lake and the Moon Gate is best seen by boat. </p> <p>The Summer Palace has actually been destroyed twice – in 1860 by the Angle French Allied Forces and in 1900 by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers. The Qing Dynasty rebuilt the palace in 1912 as one of their final acts. </p> <p>Head to the Court area near the East Palace gate to see the buildings where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu stayed and conducted government business. The Garden of Virtue and Harmony contains a three-story theatre with a wooden stage. This is where the Beijing Opera would perform for the Empress. </p> <p><strong>3. The Forbidden City </strong></p> <p>Tour guides will tell you that you can’t prove you have been in China until you have had your photo taken outside the Forbidden City. </p> <p>The towering red walls with the gigantic painting of Chairman Mao are one of the most well-known buildings on the planet. </p> <p>The Forbidden City covers 720,000 square metres, has more than 90 palace quarters and courtyards, 980 buildings and more than 8,728 rooms. It has been home to 24 Chinese emperors until 1912, when the Republic of China was created. </p> <p><strong>4. Temple of Heaven</strong></p> <p>China’s Temple of Heaven was a place for the emperors to worship. It was built in 1420, the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ming Emperor Jiajing enlarged the building in his reign. In 1988 China opened the temple as a public park. </p> <p>A trip here won’t take too long. The temple of heaven has two encircling walls. The most magnificent buildings lie at the south and north ends of the middle axis. This park is also a local hangout. Expect to see dozens of groups of men and families sitting around and playing games. Many also bring their pet birds with them. 5</p> <p><strong>5. The Hutongs</strong></p> <p>Beijing’s alleyways are known as the hutongs. Inside these old laneways you will find hotels, restaurants and homes. If you love photography – you will love the hutongs. Good tour guides can take you to the best hutong restaurants. Many even have dumpling making courses. </p> <p><strong>6. Peking Duck </strong></p> <p>While not technically a place – you can’t go to China without trying Peking Duck. Seek out a Dadong Duck for an experience like no other. You can order crispy skinned duck dishes in English. If you order the set menu, expect fairy floss on a stick for dessert. </p> <p><em>Written by Alison Godfrey. Republished with permission of <span><a href="https://www.mydiscoveries.com.au/stories/6-things-you-need-to-see-in-beijing-china/">My Discoveries</a></span>. </em></p>

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Outraged Lisa Wilkinson hits out at PM Scott Morrison: "You don't get it"

<p>Lisa Wilkinson has slammed Scott Morrison over his comments about Pamela Anderson and demanded the Prime Minister to apologise to the<span> </span><em>Baywatch</em><span> </span>star “for the sake of your two daughters.”</p> <p>On Monday night's episode of <em>The Project</em>, Wilkinson raised the issues surrounding Morrison’s “smutty” comments as he said his friends wanted to be “special envoys” to the star.</p> <p>“The problem is we don’t think you get it Prime Minister, because when you dismiss a woman’s ideas while stirring in some sexual innuendo it’s not just your words we’re hearing, it’s every time a boys club has got in the way of our hopes and dreams,” Wilkinson said.</p> <p>“It’s every disgusting comment we’ve heard muttered as we innocently walk down the street and just chalk up to being female.</p> <p>“It’s every time we’ve been belittled simply for being a woman. And if you think this is just a fake outrage from some of the bleeding-heart left think again.”</p> <p>Clearly outraged, Wilkinson asked the Prime Minister to have his family in mind when he attempts to be a “fair dinkum” every man.</p> <p>“I wonder if this is how you would like men in the future to be talking about your girls?” she said.</p> <p>“I think it’s time for you to apologise to Pamela Anderson, if not for us than at least for the sake of your two daughters and for all the little boys out there too.”</p> <p>The segment caused a debate between <em>The Project</em> hosts, with Steve Price and Peter Helliar butting heads over Morrison’s choice of words.</p> <p>Price wanted to give the Prime Minister the benefit of the doubt, as he believed he wouldn’t “genuinely think that” about Anderson and this was an attempt to reach out to the younger demographic.</p> <p>“I would be pretty certain that a fundamental Christian like him with a wife and two daughters would not really feel all that comfortable about what he said. And if he was sensible, as you have suggested, he should say I made a mistake to Pamela Anderson and I apologise, end of matter,” said Price.</p> <p>But Helliar felt differently, as he said: “But we do have the right to hold our Prime Minister to a higher standard, and just because he walks into an FM radio studio doesn’t mean he’s not the Prime Minister anymore.”</p> <p>“No – but is there no male on this panel that has made a gag like that in their life?” Price retaliated. “Including you and me probably.”</p> <p>“Yeah, we’re allowed to evolve,” responded Helliar. “And I think instead of being defensive about what you just saw, we should listen to what we just saw and heard and then take it with us.”</p> <p>“Correct,” said an agitated Price.</p> <p>“I’m not saying you’re not doing that,” fired back Helliar.</p> <p>The Prime Minster was heard on Gold Coast radio station Hot Tomato FM laughing at Pamela Anderson’s comments she made on <em>60 Minutes </em>requesting Morrison to bring Wikileaks founder Julian Assange back home to Australia.</p> <p>“I’ve had plenty of mates who have asked me if they can be my special envoy to sort the issue out with Pamela Anderson,” he said.</p> <p>But his comments were not welcomed by Anderson as she wrote in a letter published by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/pamela-anderson-my-open-letter-to-australian-pm-scott-morrison-on-julian-assange" target="_blank"><em>The Daily Beast</em></a> that his words were “smutty” and “lewd”.</p> <p>“You trivialised and laughed about the suffering of an Australian and his family. You followed it with smutty, unnecessary comments about a woman voicing her political opinion,” she wrote.</p> <p>“We all deserve better from our leaders, especially in the current environment.”</p>

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Angela Bishop’s 11-year-old daughter’s brave interview about losing her dad will bring you to tears

<p>In what would have been a brave moment for Angela Bishop’s daughter Amelia, the 11-year-old has opened up to <em><a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/celeb-news/angela-bishop-husband-52487">Woman’s Day</a></em> magazine in an exclusive interview about losing her beloved father a year ago after a battle with a rare cancer.</p> <p>The only child of the entertainment reporter described to the women’s magazine how she had made her dad, Peter Baikie – who lay in his hospital bed knowing his days were numbered – his favourite chocolate cake for his 55<sup>th</sup> birthday.</p> <p>Amelia recalled, “Daddy got a taste of his early birthday cake. I had to blow out the candles – he had oxygen tubes and it could have blown up the hospital and we didn’t need that.”</p> <p>Fun-loving Peter, who loved to joke around with his daughter, “had a lick of the icing, the rest of us had a piece of cake,” Amelia explained.</p> <p>Sadly, these heartfelt days were the last Angela, Amelia and Pete would all spend together as a family.</p> <p>Choking back tears, Angela shared, “We were planning his birthday party for the following week and instead we had his funeral.”</p> <p>It has now been 12 months since Pete lost his devastating battle with a rare cancer, and the girls have had to endure “a couple of firsts” since his passing.</p> <p>Angela continued, “The first Father’s Day, which was awful, both our birthdays – Amelia’s was in October and mine was in September, very close to Father’s Day.”</p> <p>She added, “That was a difficult week.”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYknvSGlyjp/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BYknvSGlyjp/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">It is just so beautiful to watch the special bond between Daddy and daughter. Happy Father's Day Pete ❤️</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/angelabishop10/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Angela Bishop</a> (@angelabishop10) on Sep 3, 2017 at 1:29am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Describing the grieving process, Ange said, “There have been really hard days – you just don’t know when it’s going to hit you, it can be the slightest thing and it won’t be what you expect.”</p> <p>Getting used to Pete not being around has also been a huge adjustment for Angela and Amelia.</p> <p>“We’ll go for a bushwalk now and there should be three of us and there are just two,” Ange explained.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the girls are also making sure they continue Pete’s legacy and make his dreams come true. One thing on his bucket-list, which he sadly wasn’t able to achieve, was to ride a motorbike around Uluru in the Northern Territory.</p> <p>“We were going to do that together, but he didn’t make it,” Ange told the magazine, before adding, “We (she and Amelia) still went and it was incredible. When we went on a bike ride we really felt Pete was there with us and that was really healing.”</p> <p>The girls are now focusing on raising money to go towards research of rare cancers.</p> <p>“You would give anything, anything at all to make it go away and that’s why I want to raise money because I know what fundraising can do and with rare cancers it’s so much harder,” Angela said.</p> <p>How have you dealt with the grieving process after losing someone close to you? Share your story with us in the comments below.</p> <p> </p>

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Roger Federer’s classy act after opponent attacked by crowd

<p>Roger Federer has defended his opponent Alexander Zverev after the Swiss tennis champion’s fans booed Zverev on Saturday as he beat Federer in a stunning victory at the ATP finals.</p> <p>Zverev, 21, beat the 20-time grand slam champion fair and square 7-5 7-6 (7-5) as he claimed his third victory after his sixth meeting with Federer, but the monumental occasion was overshadowed by the booing of the crowd.</p> <p>Federer, who took charge of the match, was beating Zverev by one point with the score at 4-3, but after a ball slipped from a ball boy’s hand into Zverev’s line of vision, the 21-year-old stopped the play mid-rally.</p> <p>When the point was replayed, Zverev served an ace.</p> <p>After the controversial moment, Zverev obtained a few more points causing Federer to lose the match, which is no easy feat.</p> <p>But Zverev’s victory wasn’t welcomed by Federer fans as his on-court interview was drowned out by loud boos from those who believe the young tennis player's win was unfair.</p> <p>Speaking to reporters, Federer said: “Look, I understand the frustration. It’s just unfortunate circumstances.</p> <p>“Booing, I never like it. We see it in other sports all the time, but in tennis it’s rare.</p> <p>“So, when it happens, it gets very personal and we take it very direct. I think it’s unfortunate that this happened. Sascha doesn’t deserve it.</p> <p>“He apologised to me at the net. I was like, ‘Buddy, shut up! You don’t need to apologise to me here. Congratulations on a great match and a great tournament so far.’</p> <p>“He didn’t do anything about it. He just called it how it was. He felt it affected play. There is a rule that if something like this happens, obviously you replay points.”</p> <p>Federer mentioned how he approached the ball boy to find out if he had dropped the ball.</p> <p>“He said, ‘Yes, I did drop the ball.’ From that standpoint, it’s okay, no problem, that happens. It’s all good. I hope he doesn’t have a sleepless night. It’s not a big deal at the end of the day. This is life, this is sport. Definitely not mad at him. It’s all good,” he said.</p> <p>But despite Federer’s support, Zverev said the reaction from the crowd left him disheartened.</p> <p>“I was a little bit sad at the end with the booing and reaction of the crowd,” he said.</p> <p>“I was very emotional afterwards. The booing went into cheering kind of afterwards, which kind of helped me.</p> <p>“I was really upset afterwards in the locker room, I’m not going to lie. I had to take a few minutes for myself.</p> <p>“But, you know, I hope the crowd and the people who were booing maybe look at what actually happened, maybe just realise that I’ve maybe not done anything wrong.”</p>

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The official royal title Princess Diana once had that Camilla now uses

<p><span>One thing many royal fans might not know about Princess Diana is that when she married Prince Charles on the 29th of July in 1981, she also inherited a number of royal titles. </span></p> <p><span>Although she became formally known around the world as Her Royal Highness, Princess Diana of Wales, she also was bestowed the titles of Countess of Cheshire and Duchess of Rothesay. </span></p> <p><span>Furthermore, the official royal title now used by Prince Charles’ wife Camilla Parker Bowles – who married the future king in 2005 and became the Duchess of Cornwall ­– also belonged to Princess Diana once upon a time. </span></p> <p><span>And Diana and Camilla aren’t the only ones to be honoured with the title of Duchess of Cornwall. Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother who was married to King George V, also held the title in previous times. </span></p> <p><span>But the age-old question all royalists want to know is: ‘Why is Camilla not the Princess of Wales, like Diana was?’</span></p> <p><span>It is understood that, when Camilla married Charles 13 years ago, she decided to take the royal title Duchess of Cornwall in a move that’s believed to be a sign of respect to the late Diana. </span></p> <p><span>While she is also technically the Princess of Wales, as she is married to the Prince of Wales, royal insiders hint that when Charles becomes king, Camilla will be known as Princess Consort, not Queen Camilla. </span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLUxJ4AEn5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLUxJ4AEn5/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House this evening before departing for The Prince’s 70th birthday event at Buckingham Palace. The photograph was taken by @chrisjacksongetty. 📸</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/clarencehouse/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Clarence House</a> (@clarencehouse) on Nov 14, 2018 at 2:07pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span>The debate around Camilla’s title when Charles succeeds the throne is also spelt out on the official royal website in the frequently asked questions section: “As was explained at the time of their wedding in April 2005, it is intended that The Duchess will be known as HRH The Princess Consort when The Prince of Wales accedes to The Throne.”</span></p> <p><span>But not everyone agrees this will still be the case. </span></p> <p><span>According to <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/why-queen-camilla-has-always-been-on-the-cards">Princess Diana’s former private secretary</a>, the Duchess of Cornwall will be formally declared Queen when her husband Charles become monarch.</span></p> <p><span>Patrick Jephson, who worked for the People’s Princess from 1989-1996, says that Camilla receiving the title of 'Queen' has “always been on the cards”.</span></p> <p><span>"You'll never find it acknowledged," he added.</span></p> <p><span>"You'll find clever wording like 'there are no plans' or 'it is not envisaged'. But I bet you a dollar to a donut Her Majesty Queen Camilla will be crowned."</span></p> <p><span>Royal correspondent Andrew Robert has also previously disagreed with the official royal website’s explanation and stated: “Technically, unless there’s a change of law or an act of parliament [Camilla] will become ‘Queen Consort’, they’d have to change the law to stop her being ‘Queen Consort.”</span></p> <p><span>Do you think Camilla should be given the title of Queen when Prince Charles becomes King? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p>

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The Queen’s unexpected comment about Prince Charles in emotional speech

<p>With Prince Charles turning 70, no one could be prouder of his achievements than his own mother, Queen Elizabeth II.</p> <p>Hosting a party on Wednesday night at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the monumental occasion, the Queen gave a heartfelt tribute to her eldest son and the heir to the throne.</p> <p>In what was considered a rare occasion of public affection, the Queen spoke fondly of her son and said it was a “privilege” to be able to celebrate the milestone with Prince Charles.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLN9gFnwGq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLN9gFnwGq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">“My mother saw me turn 70, of course. And she was heard to observe that 70 is exactly the age when the number of candles on your cake finally exceeds the amount of breath you have to blow them out.” Her Majesty described The Prince as “passionate”, “creative” and as “a duchy original”. Read the full speech by clicking our link in bio. This photograph was taken in the grounds of Windlesham Moor, country home in Surrey, in 1949 when Prince Charles was around 8 months old and in this second photograph The Queen and The Prince of Wales are pictured together at the Braemar Games in Scotland last year.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/theroyalfamily/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> The Royal Family</a> (@theroyalfamily) on Nov 14, 2018 at 1:08pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“It is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70<sup>th</sup> birthday. It means that you have lived long enough to see your child grow up. It is rather like – to use an analogy I am certain will find favour – planting a tree and being able to watch it grow,” she said.</p> <p>“My mother saw me turn 70, of course. And she was heard to observe that 70 is exactly the age when the number of candles on your cake finally exceeds the amount of breath you have to blow them out. Over his 70 years, Philip and I have seen Charles become a champion of conservation and the arts, a great charitable leader – a dedicated and respected heir to the throne to stand comparison with any in history – and a wonderful father,” she continued.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLNy9nHtZb/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLNy9nHtZb/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">“It is a privilege for any mother to be able to propose a toast to her son on his 70th birthday. It means that you have lived long enough to see your child grow up,” The Queen has said in a speech at the Prince of Wales’ 70th Birthday Party this evening. “It is rather like —to use an analogy I am certain will find favour — planting a tree and being able to watch it grow,” Her Majesty said. Read the full toast by clicking our link in bio. This first photograph was taken at Buckingham Palace on The Prince of Wales’ fourth birthday and the second on The Queen’s 90th birthday in Windsor in 2016. 📷 PA Images</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/theroyalfamily/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> The Royal Family</a> (@theroyalfamily) on Nov 14, 2018 at 1:07pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“Most of all, sustained by his wife Camilla, he is his own man, passionate and creative. So, this toast is to wish a happy birthday to my son, in every respect a duchy original. To you Charles. To the Prince of Wales,” she concluded.</p> <p>Many were surprised to hear the Queen mention the Duchess of Cornwall in her speech, as it is said that the pair don’t get along after author Tom Bower mentioned an argument between the two in his unauthorised biography <em>Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles</em>.</p> <p>But after giving an emotional toast, it seems as if there is no bad blood between the Queen and her daughter-in-law.</p> <p>The Queen’s tribute to Prince Charles was posted across official royal Instagram accounts and other social media platforms, along with photographs of the pair throughout the years.</p>

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19 cruise hacks to make travel easy

<p>Cruising can be wonderful. The wide-open space of the sea gives you time to relax and reconnect. You can tick off multiple destinations and only unpack once. </p> <p>But there are a few little tricks that cruise experts tell us will make your cruise even cruiser. </p> <p>Here’s the best tips we have uncovered.</p> <p><strong>1. Pack duct tape</strong></p> <p>On occasion the cruise may hit rough seas. If drawers begin to open, or cabin items go rolling, grab your duct tape and secure them. </p> <p><strong>2. Pack balloons</strong></p> <p>When our office manager told us to bring balloons on the cruise, we did think it was for a party. But in fact, she says that most cruise ships only have one or two hooks. Even the door handles don’t have surfaces for you to hang things. If you plan on doing washing in your room, then you can blow up the balloons and drape the clothes over them to dry. </p> <p><strong>3. Pack magnets</strong></p> <p>Another way to get organised is to bring magnets with you. Many cabin walls are made from metal. So, head to the hardware store and grab a bunch of magnets. Then you can attach hooks or even stick up important notes and your itinerary on the wall. </p> <p><strong>4 Put your bag under the bed</strong></p> <p>Normally when you travel, you stow the suitcase in the cupboard. Experts tell us that on a cruise, you should stow your bag under the bed. Wardrobe space is limited and storing your bag in there will reduce the space for clothes and shoes. </p> <p><strong>5. Steam your clothes</strong></p> <p>Most cruise ships don’t have irons. Fire and cruising don’t go together. They don’t want to take any chances. But what about when you need to wear a fancy shirt or dress to dinner and it’s been wrinkled from packing? Use the steam from the shower. It will un-wrinkle your clothes in no time flat. Alternatively, we’ve been told that you can buy “de-wrinkle spray” for clothes. We haven’t tested it though, so we can’t guarantee this will work. </p> <p><strong>6. Bring a multi-charger or power board</strong></p> <p>Most cruise cabins only have a few power points. These days most people travel with multiple devices. Grab a multi-charger and you can plug in multiple devices to the one power port. Or you can always bring a power board. </p> <p><strong>7. Pack a first aid kit</strong></p> <p>Yes, they have first aid on the ship. Yes, they have shops. But save your money and pack medicines that you may be likely to use such as Panadol, gastro-stop, antihistamines and antiseptic cream in a first aid kit. </p> <p><strong>8. Bring a HDMI cable</strong></p> <p>Love a great night in bed with a good film? Download them onto your laptop and you can use the HDMI cable to watch the films you want to see on the cabin’s TV. </p> <p><strong>9. Pack an extension cord</strong></p> <p>As we said, cruise cabins often have limited power points and sometimes they are in annoying locations. If you want to use your laptop and it has run out of battery, you will thank us for telling you to pack an extension lead.</p> <p><strong>10. Buy in bulk</strong></p> <p>This is one that surprised us. Apparently, some cruise lines give you a discount for buying drinks in bulk. Five beers for the price of four can save you $8 a round. Just pop the extra in the fridge for later. </p> <p><strong>11. Book excursions in advance</strong></p> <p>A huge part of cruising is visiting the onshore destinations. If you plan on cruising on a large boat, make sure you book your on-shore excursions early. That way you can be sure that you will be going. There would be nothing worse than getting off the boat only to find out that the tour you want to do is all sold out. </p> <p><strong>12. Budget for excursions</strong></p> <p>It seems obvious, but many first-time cruisers forget to factor in the added extras. Make sure you know which excursions you want to do and how much they cost. Then factor that into your budget. </p> <p><strong>13. Pack sticky notes</strong></p> <p>Need to remember the departure time? What time the bar opens? Or the time you will have your massage? Bring sticky notes and make your own message board on the cabin wall. </p> <p><strong>14. Stay fit</strong></p> <p>A lot of cruises have endless and bottomless food options. You will indulge. You will enjoy it. But maybe find some time to stay fit on board, even if it is just taking the stairs instead of the lift or swimming daily and doing early morning laps in the pool. </p> <p><strong>15. Pack ginger</strong></p> <p>First-time cruiser? Not sure if you are going to get seasick? Ginger is your friend. Ginger helps ease seasickness. </p> <p><strong>16. Choose your cabin wisely</strong></p> <p>Worried about seasickness? You are better off booking a lower deck room in the middle of the ship. Want a great view and never feel sick? Go for the upper deck edges. Whatever room you choose, think long and hard about what you really want to get out of the cruise. How long will you actually spend in the room?</p> <p><strong>17. Be hygienic </strong></p> <p>Sickness can and does spread on ships. To avoid nasties, make sure you have good hygiene habits. Wash your hands properly and perhaps pack some hand sanitiser. </p> <p><strong>18. Notify the ship of any medical conditions</strong></p> <p>Even if it is minor. In the event of an emergency, the staff will be the ones to help you. </p> <p><strong>19. Wear rubber shoes</strong></p> <p>It can get slippery on board. </p> <p><em>Written by Alison Godfrey. Republished with permission of <span><a href="https://www.mydiscoveries.com.au/stories/travel-hacks-to-make-your-cruise-easier/">My Discoveries</a></span>. </em></p>

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Bad news Australia: Christmas Day is going to be a wet one

<p>Summer is officially set to arrive in two weeks, but it seems that we won’t be blessed with sunny days anytime soon, as Australia’s east coast is expected to experience heavy rain fall.</p> <p>December is predicted to be wet and gloomy with the soggy weather leading all the way up until Christmas day.</p> <p>According to The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), there is a 65 per cent chance of rainfall in the month of December with some areas being affected more than others.</p> <p>Speaking to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6392191/The-east-coast-smashed-rain-Australia-gears-WET-Christmas.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, senior climatologist at the BOM, Agata Imielska, said that the rain will give drought-stricken farmers something to celebrate as some areas are expected to receive close to 400 millimetres of rain.</p> <p>“It’s a pleasant surprise for areas especially for areas that have been quite dry,” she said.</p> <p>But despite the good news, the BOM doesn’t expect the consecutive rain fall to have an effect on the drought.</p> <p>“It would be nicer to see the signal across the entirety of the state and particularly west of the Great Dividing Range,” said Ms Imielska.</p> <p>“Still better than seeing a dry outlook obviously.”</p> <p>In NSW, the western areas are expected to remain fairly dry as most of the rain is expected to fall throughout the eastern and south-eastern parts of the state.</p> <p>But the rain isn’t going to stop summer in its tracks as residents in NSW have been warned of extremely hot days and nights towards the end of the year.</p> <p>The BOM is predicting a number of heatwaves and increased chances of bushfires despite the wet weather.</p> <p>“Sometimes that rainfall can actually stimulate some growth which can then dry out and actually pose a potential bushfire risk,” said Ms Imielska said.</p> <p>Since January, NSW has been dangerously dry as it has received less than 20 per cent of its expected rain fall, with Australia going through the driest July in 20 years.</p> <p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.weatherzone.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>Weatherzone</em></a>, Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, the heatwave expert for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, said that Australia should brace themselves for a very dry and extremely warm summer.</p> <p>“We are heading towards an El Niño summer, so we are more likely to have hotter and more extreme weather,” said Dr Perkins-Kirkpatrick.</p> <p>“We should certainly be worried.”</p> <p>El Niño is a phenomenon that occurs during severe droughts and causes extreme temperatures that increases the risk of bushfires and decreases the chance of rain and can last up to two years.</p> <p>Are you looking forward to more wet weather? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Powerful new photo shows heartbreak of Aussie crisis

<p>A photo posted to social media shows the desperation of Australian farmers who have been affected by the worst drought the country has seen in decades.</p> <p>The photo, which was captured by Rhonda King, shows her 83-year-old father Alf King making a prayer for rain as he kneels in the middle of dry land a little outside of Bingara near the NSW-Queensland border.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Frhonds.king%2Fposts%2F2190611847817453&amp;width=500" width="500" height="508" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>The photo was taken as the father and daughter were feeding their cattle on Sunday morning and was posted a couple of days later on Rhonda's Facebook page.</p> <p>It didn’t take long for the photo to gain momentum, as it has already garnered hundreds of comments from well-wishers as they too prayed for Alf and farmers around Australia.</p> <p>“Heartbreaking picture so hard to take after a lifetime of hard work,” said one user.</p> <p>“Bless his soul,” wrote another. “Hope it rains soon.”</p> <p>According to Rhonda, this is the worst drought to have ever hit the area.</p> <p>“Four generations have toiled hard on this land,” she said. “Never seen before, first time without water.”</p> <p>The farm, which has been in the family for four generations, is 2000-acres and Rhonda, who is a farmer and an army veteran, says her father still helps out despite his old age.</p> <p>“There’s just myself and my dad,” she said, speaking to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/powerful-photo-shows-drought-stricken-farmers-desperation-075151076.html" target="_blank">Yahoo7</a>.</em> “He helps me out and he’s almost blind.</p> <p>“If you look at the photo, you’ll see a patch over his eye, so he’s only got a little bit of sight in one eye.”</p> <p>The image comes after the Prime Minister’s announcement to increase the government’s food relief budget, as he hopes that those charities that are responsible for providing food for 710,000 people a month don’t have a cut in funding.</p> <p>Organisations such as Foodbank lost $250,000 a year due to the government wanting funds to be distributed between three providers instead of two, which resulted in them almost cutting their services for those who need it the most.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">[1/3] Yesterday I promised to review the Foodbank decision. I have listened and decided to increase the Food Relief budget by $1.5 million over the next 4.5 years and have asked the Minister to place more focus on relief in drought affected areas.</p> — Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1062078060613103616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 November 2018</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">[2/3] This maintains Foodbank’s funding at $750K/yr, with Second Bite and OzHarvest funded as announced last week.</p> — Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1062078133900177408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 November 2018</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">[3/3] Important that food relief in drought areas is delivered in a way that does not undercut local businesses. Minister will work with providers to get the right plan in place.</p> — Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMorrisonMP/status/1062078287705329664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">12 November 2018</a></blockquote> <p>“I have listened and decided to increase the Food Relief budget by $1.5 million over the next 4.5 years,” said Mr Morrison through his Twitter account. “This maintains Foodbanks funding at $750k/yr, with Second Bite and OzHarvest funded as announced last week.”</p> <p>The food relief budget has now been increased to $6 million. </p>

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The 5 things you need to do when visiting Morocco

<p>From the twisting, bustling alleyways of the Medina to the fresh sweet taste of mint tea, Morocco is a wonderful assault on the senses. These are the five things you must do in this incredible country. </p> <p><strong>1. Shopping</strong></p> <p>If you love delicate glass tea sets, intricately-woven carpets and expertly-made leather handbags, you will love shopping in Morocco.</p> <p>Sharpen your bargaining skills and head to the markets for the most authentic experience. The Souk Market in Marrakech is the one most often featured in films. Wander through the vast twisting alleys and you will find anything your heart desires from spices and perfumes to leather goods and souvenirs. Be prepared. This is a wonderful assault on the senses. Take good shoes, a bottle of water and a secure bag.</p> <p>Many Morocco tours also take some time to visit a tannery. Here you can see exactly how leather goods are made. To counter what may be an overpowering smell, the owners hand out sprigs of mint. Hold one to your nose as you listen to the workers detail the process of tanning a hide and turning it into luxury goods.</p> <p>Make sure you also seek out a carpet-maker, particularly in Fez. Colourful threads hang from the walls and the intricate Moroccan carpets are woven on-site.</p> <p>Moroccan argan oil is world-famous for making hair shine and heal. The best place to buy it is in Marrakesh. Speak with your tour operator to make sure the oil you find is authentic.</p> <p><strong>2. Ancient ruins</strong></p> <p>The empire of Rome once stretched all the way to Morocco. The best-preserved example of the ancient Roman ruins can be found at Volubilis, between Rabat and Fez.</p> <p>Volubilis was founded in the 3rd Century BC and was once the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. The Romans saw this isolated city as a strategic outpost for their empire. It grew into a vast city under their occupation from the 1st century AD. Volubilis lies on a fertile plain surrounded by wheat fields. The city’s wealth came from olive production. Grand residences were decorated with beautiful mosaic tiles, marble and bronze. It once had terraced gardens and a triumphal arch. The 42-hectare site is UNESCO-listed.</p> <p>“It is one of the richest sites of this period in North Africa, not only for its ruins but also for the great wealth of its epigraphic evidence,” UNESCO says.</p> <p>Local tribes overtook the city in 285AD. Rome never re-took it.</p> <p><strong>3. Food</strong></p> <p>Moroccan food is influenced by Berber, Jewish, Arab and French cultures. The result? It is delicious.</p> <p>Morocco’s most famous dish, couscous, is made from small steamed balls of crushed duram wheat semolina. The word couscous is derived from the Arabic word Kaskasa which means “to pound small”. In Morocco, the dish is often called seksu or kesksu. It’s served with chicken, lamb or mutton and vegetables cooked in a spicy broth or stew.</p> <p>When in Morocco, you need to try the sweet version, called Stouff – steamed couscous served with almonds, cinnamon and sugar.</p> <p>Tagine is another must-try Moroccan dish. Tagine is served everywhere, from roadside stalls to fancy restaurants. This delicious meat stew is slow-cooked inside a cone-shaped clay pot.</p> <p>Khobz, a crusty bread baked in communal wood-fired ovens is another delicious Moroccan staple. You can buy it fresh from street vendors all over Morocco.</p> <p>The one Moroccan staple you can expect to have every day is mint tea. Simple, fresh leaves steeped in water and served in glass teacups. It’s a ritual you will take home with you. No more mint teabags. Fresh is the way to go.</p> <p><strong>4. Fez</strong></p> <p>Fez is Morocco’s oldest imperial city. Less crowded than Marrakesh, Fez is known as a centre for traditional art and artisans. Fez’s old town, or Medina, is UNESCO World Heritage listed. It’s a maze of narrow streets, bustling souks and shopfronts selling traditional food and crafts.</p> <p>Fez is home to the world’s oldest university – the University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859. The mosque and university are off-limits to tourists. But you can visit the public library, also one of the oldest in the world.</p> <p>If you love Moroccan tiles, head to Medersa Bou Inania. This building was once a theological college. It is the only religious building in Fez open to non-Muslims. Inside you will find breathtaking mosaics, fine lattice screens and incredible stucco-work.</p> <p>Gardeners should check out Jnan Sbil Gardens, just outside the Medina walls. Sultan Moulay Hassan donated the gardens to the people in the 19th century. Wander along the pathways and breathe in the scent of citrus and eucalyptus.</p> <p><strong>5. Hammam scrubs</strong></p> <p>Just as you need to do Turkish baths in Turkey, in Morocco, you need to do a hamman scrub.</p> <p>The traditional bathhouse is quite the experience. The first step is to steam and soak. Guests split off by gender, remove their clothes and head to the steam rooms. Take some water from the buckets inside the room and pour it over your head. Or soak in wonderful pools like the one above. </p> <p>Next comes the scrub. The masseuse will scrub every inch of your body, delighting in the removal of dead skin cells. Once you’ve been scrubbed, head back to the steam room to relax. Our top tip – make sure you pay to have your own scrubbing mat, otherwise, they will recycle. </p> <p>You will never view a massage in the same way again.</p> <p><em>Written by Alison Godfrey. Republished with permission of <span><a href="https://www.mydiscoveries.com.au/stories/5-things-you-must-do-in-morocco/">My Discoveries</a></span>. </em></p>

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Hay fever alert: Experts advise to stay indoors as pollen hits 'extreme levels'

<p>Brace yourselves, hay fever sufferers! Pollen in the air is set to reach extreme levels over the weekend.</p> <p>The areas which are considered to be hit with the highest amount of pollen are Sydney, Perth, Bendigo and Adelaide, as experts advise people to avoid those locations.</p> <p>Peak period for hay fever is said to begin in November, but those who suffer from the allergy can start to feel irritated as early as September.</p> <p>According to Weatherzone, pollen levels are at its highest during hot days and days where there is dry wind present.</p> <p>Sydney-siders are going to be affected the most as winds are set to reach 17km/h on Friday and Sunday, with pollen levels set at “very high".</p> <p><span>Weatherzone has advised those who are sensitive to pollen to remain indoors, saying “most sufferers of pollen allergies will experience symptoms on very high pollen level days".</span></p> <p>Temperatures in Perth are set to soar, as the city will experience 30 degrees on Friday combined with winds of 20km/h. The pollen forecast is predicted to be high.</p> <p>Adelaide will have a warm Sunday as the weather is forecasted to be 33 degrees with four days of high-level pollen.</p> <p>Those in Melbourne are also expected to face high pollen levels by Monday but the weekend is set to be quite clear.</p> <p>But those in Bendigo, Victoria, are advised to stay indoors as pollen levels are set to reach extreme.</p> <p>Dr Connie Katelaris, head of the immunology and allergy unit at Campbelltown Hospital, spoke to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6390783/Pollen-reach-extreme-levels-weekend-experts-warn-horror-season.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a> and advised those who suffer from the allergy to remain cautious.</p> <p>“If you know you have regular problems, you should be starting up one of the preventative sprays, the nasal sprays, so that you can block the reaction before it gets going.”</p> <p>Close to 15 per cent of Australian’s suffer from hay fever, and speaking to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6390783/Pollen-reach-extreme-levels-weekend-experts-warn-horror-season.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, professor Simon Haberle, from the Australian National University who specialises in pollen, said the worst is yet to come.</p> <p>“Most of the pollen comes from trees in August and September, and now we’re moving into the grass pollen season, which starts around late October and November,” he said.</p> <p>“If you’re suffering from hay fever and asthma at the moment and feeling the effects of it, it’s probably relating to tree pollen because it’s quite prominent.”</p> <p>Do you suffer from hay fever or asthma? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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"I'm fatter than I thought" – Karl Stefanovic urged to "make some changes" by doctor

<p>With his health at risk and his upcoming wedding in Mexico next month, Karl Stefanovic is preparing to tie the knot by sticking to a gruelling exercise regime.</p> <p>Taking to Instagram, the breakfast show host shared his struggles with his physical health as doctors advised him to lose weight.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMKmYuHjZU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMKmYuHjZU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">I was told a little while ago by a doctor I needed to make some changes to my physical health. It’s been tough. I was fatter than I thought. Ha. But I’m getting there. Slowly. I want to thank @osher_gunsberg for the inspiration. And @emiliebrabonhames and @chiefbrabon for making me bleed. Its been really positive. For anyone out there I truly believe it’s never too late.</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/karlstefanovic_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> karl stefanovic</a> (@karlstefanovic_) on Nov 14, 2018 at 9:58pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The photo, which shows the 44-year-old lifting weights, was captioned with: "I was told a little while ago by a doctor I needed to make some changes to my physical health. It’s been tough. I was fatter than I thought. Ha. But I’m getting there. Slowly.</p> <p>“I want to thank @osher_gunsberg for the inspiration. And @emiliebrabonhames and @chiefbrabon for making me bleed. Its been really positive. For anyone out there I truly believe it’s never too late.”</p> <p>And to keep the momentum going, fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough, 34, seems to be supporting Stefanovic’s plans to shed the extra weight as the two are frequently seen going for walks and playing tennis in Mosman, where the couple reside.</p> <p>The pair became engaged in January this year and took part in a commitment ceremony in March.</p> <p>Yarbrough, a shoe designer, met Stefanovic in December 2016 following his highly publicised marriage split from Cassandra Thorburn, his wife of 21 years.</p>

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The $2 hack for the “best sleep ever”

<p>It is no secret that many Aussies live their lives sufficiently sleep-deprived.</p> <p>According to the Sleep Health Foundation’s 2016 Sleep Health Survey, up to 45 per cent of the country suffer from inadequate sleep.</p> <p>However, one holistic health specialist Dr Ron Ehrlich has revealed the trick that could solve a major sleeping problem.</p> <p>The author of <em style="font-weight: inherit;">A Life Less Stressed</em> said that a $2 roll of tape could be the answer to getting the “best sleep of your life”.</p> <p>He recommends using paper-thin micropore tape, which is sold at most chemists, to tape your mouth shut before going to sleep.</p> <p>Dr Ehrlich says that this trick will “retrain” your body to breathe properly, causing sleep to dramatically improve.</p> <p>“Noses are for breathing, and mouths are for feeding, talking and smiling,” he said.</p> <p>“When you breathe through your nose, it warms, humidifies and filters the air before taking it into the lungs. When you breathe through your nose you also have five levels of filtration.</p> <p>“If you breathe through your mouth you bypass the first four and put a lot more strain on your tonsils and respiratory system. Mouth breathers are predisposed to a whole range of allergies, asthma and infections.”</p> <p>Dr Ehrlich also says the sleeping hack improves bladder health by encouraging the production of nitric oxide.</p> <p>One of the benefits of nitric oxide is improving bladder function, improving sleep for those who have the tendency to wake in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.</p> <p>“There has been great research which has shown (the tape) has very positive affects on sleep so there’s no reason not to use it,” he said.</p> <p>The $2 sleep hack also benefits other areas of life, including physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.</p> <p>“Without a doubt sleep is the most important part of everybody’s day — it is our own built-in life support system and it has been described as the Swiss Army knife of health care because it improves hormone balance, metabolism, emotional stability, libido, ageing, inflammation and your immune system,” he said.</p> <p>“Better sleep also leads to better concentration, performance, memory, mood, productivity, enjoyment, engagement and it reduces absenteeism — you name it.</p> <p>“The key is in getting consistent good sleep and prioritising it.”</p> <p>Dr Ehrlich said Aussies should be getting between seven and nine hours of sleep every night.</p> <p>“It’s not enough to have your head on a pillow for eight hours every night — you also have to sleep well,” he said.</p> <p>Have you ever tried this sleeping trick before? If so, share your results in the comments below. </p>

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What you need to eat to stay healthy

<p>As we get older, we need to be aware that our bodies are changing, and we can’t eat the same way we did when we were 20 – when you could get away with anything.</p> <p>Generally speaking, we burn fewer calories and move less as we reach middle-age. This is not ideal, as putting on weight tends to happen at this time in our lives – figures show about 63 per cent of adult Australians are either overweight or obese.</p> <p>Another not-so-fun reality is that health problems such as cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, dementia and other conditions such as bowel cancer occur more often as we get older.</p> <p>A poor diet won’t help maintain wellbeing. The saying, “You are what you eat” has never been truer. Eating well does not need to be difficult, boring, or expensive – it just means you need to consider more if your diet is getting the right mix.</p> <p><span><a href="http://www.simoneaustin.com/">Simone Austin</a></span>, a practicing accredited dietitian with the <span><a href="https://daa.asn.au/">Dietitians’ Association of Australia</a>,</span> says this could mean rethinking what we put on our plate. For example, as we get older, our bodies’ muscle mass reduces so boosting our consumption of protein is important.</p> <p>“Make sure you spread your protein consumption over the day. If you weigh about 75 kilos, aim for 75 grams of protein – say 25 grams at breakfast, 20 grams at lunchtime, and 30 grams for dinner,” she says.</p> <p>“It’s a good idea to have a fair bit of protein at breakfast because you’ve had an overnight fast where you haven’t eaten. Think about something like baked beans or even sardines on toast. Or, if you like, include a small handful of mixed, raw, unsalted nuts and seeds – around 30 grams at the most – to your rolled oats. Carbohydrates are important, but there tends to be too much emphasis on having them at breakfast,” Austin adds.</p> <p><span><a href="https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/">Bowel Cancer Australia</a></span> says we consume an estimated average of 565 grams of red meat per week, whereas the <span><a href="https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/n55">Australian Dietary Guidelines</a></span> recommends men have 455 grams a week and women 195 grams a week. </p> <p>In practical terms, this means men ought to aim for about 65 grams of cooked lean red meat a day; women the same amount three times a week. And this is where it gets tricky: a piece of steak this size would fit in the palm of a small hand but you’re unlikely to find that small a size at the supermarket. Packaged steak starts at about 140 grams, so you’ll probably need to cut up your red meat – or, if you can – find a friendly butcher willing to cut it for you.</p> <p>The National Dietary Guidelines recommend we eat five serves of vegetables a day and two serves of fruit, but many of us don’t meet those quotas. One serve equals one cup of raw veggies, or half a cup cooked. Austin says it’s often easy, as we become empty-nesters or live alone, to not cook a meal because we can’t be bothered. </p> <p>“Surveys show about 93 per cent of Australians don’t eat five serves of vegetables a day,” she says. “It is easy and quick to prepare something tasty and nutritious, even using snap-frozen vegetables or canned legumes.”</p> <p>A quick meal could be poached eggs on wholegrain toast with mushrooms, chickpeas and baby spinach leaves.</p> <p>An area which can really confuse people is where to find good sources of fibre and how much to include. We ought to consume 30 grams a day, but what does that look like? This is what you need:</p> <ul> <li>3/4 cup of cereal made up of whole grains like muesli (make sure it’s not too high in sugar and fat)</li> <li>2 slices of wholemeal or wholegrain bread</li> <li>1 apple and 1 orange (leave the skin on the apple)</li> <li>2 cups of mixed raw vegetables</li> <li>¼ cup of baked beans or other legumes</li> </ul> <p>Eating foods rich in calcium is needed to maintain bone health. According to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, we need extra serves of low-fat milk, yoghurt and cheese as we get older. Men need to have two and a half serves of dairy a day, whereas women need four serves a day. A serve could be a cup of milk (250ml), two slices of cheese (40 grams), or 200 grams of yoghurt.</p> <p>Of course, most of us love foods like bacon and eggs, sausages, fish and chips, cakes, biscuits, chocolate, takeaway meals, and an alcoholic drink (or three). Think of these as treat foods rather than the norm and limit them to one or two meals a week – if you are exercising daily and your weight is in the healthy range.</p> <p>Unfortunately, if your normal diet consists of high-fat foods, you drink a lot of alcohol and soft drinks combined with little exercise, you’re a smoker, and you’re also overweight, you may not thrive as you age.</p> <p>Is eating a well-balanced diet important to you as you get older? Why?</p> <p><em>Written by Robin Hill. Republished with permission of <span><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/nutrition/what-you-need-to-eat-to-stay-healthy.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a></span>.</em></p>

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Duchess Meghan shows off royal baby bump during glamorous night out

<p>Duchess Meghan has shown off her growing baby bump while attending her first ever Royal Variety Performance event. </p> <p>The expecting mum attended the event alongside her husband, Prince Harry, wearing a $1,576 fitted top and $1,497 skirt by British label Safiyaa. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p style="text-align: center;" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/IhpAJRx0qb"></a><img style="width: 312.3333333333333px; height: 500px;" src="/media/7822019/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/81431e41ad3b488b855015845e9224fa" /></p> </blockquote> <p>After arriving on the red carpet, the happy couple mingled while holding hands.</p> <p>The 37-year-old former actress, who expecting her first child next year in the UK springtime, was greeted in the theatre foyer by Darcie-Rae Moyse, 7, who presented her with a bouquet of winter blooms.</p> <p>The annual event is a star-studded variety show which raises money for the Royal Variety Charity. </p> <p>The Queen is a patron of the organisation which dates back to 1912. Prior to the show commencing, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex chatted with some of the performers, including the cast of Hamilton and members of band Take That. </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="/media/7822020/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/4acd55723f0e487388fd9e6aee40ede2" /></p> <p>Other guest stars included George Ezra, Rick Astley and performers from Cirque du Soleil.</p> <p>It was the second year that Prince Harry has attended the event, which always has a member of the Royal Family represented. </p>

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From drab to fab: Why fashion in your 60s doesn’t have to be boring

<p>Just because you are in your golden years, doesn’t mean you have to have a boring or restricted relationship with fashion and seasonal trends.</p> <p>There is a wealth of experience, emotions and styles that you have encountered throughout your life, and that should shine through your style.</p> <p>If you feel like your wardrobe is in need of a pressing transformation, the good news is that it is never too late to work at decluttering the drab pieces and start investing in new clothing.</p> <p>Here we look at three new collections from Australian women’s fashion label <span><a href="https://www.blackpepper.com.au/">Black Pepper</a></span> – which has just relaunched its brand with a fresh new look – to see how you can make fashion fun again. </p> <p><strong>1. Throw out the rulebook</strong></p> <p>In order to transform your wardrobe, it is important to make sure you aren’t being intimidated into buying fashion you know you won’t feel comfortable wearing. But don’t let that insecurity stop you from walking into a trendy shopping store.</p> <p>Recently, Black Pepper relaunched with a completely new fashion look. Customers can now expect to find nice classic pieces and outfits for all occasions which can be worn again and again, season after season. Black Pepper offers a variety of styles and patterns so shoppers can find investment style pieces that flatter their body type.</p> <p>Black Pepper understands how hard it can be for women in their golden years to find stylish pieces, so it has curated three collections – Platinum, Style and Classic – to ensure shoppers can find trendy items without compromising on comfort and functionality. The <span><a href="https://www.blackpepper.com.au/collections/platinum">Platinum collection</a></span> provides a wide range of fun pieces for special occasions.</p> <p>The Platinum range also features shimmer and sparkle so that you can mix-and-match whatever materials you like to achieve a look that suits your personality no matter the dress code.<img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="/media/7821989/1-black-pepper-platinum.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/44f10a971aa9409392e424768ba360b1" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>The Platinum collection: Veronique Top, $89.95; Veronique Skirt, $89.95. (Available in store and online from November 30, 2018.)</em></p> <p><strong>2. Get colourful</strong></p> <p>Clothing retailers will always have an endless supply of neutral colours with black, brown and navy-blue tones always considered ‘on trend’. However, although those colours are safe, if you don’t show off a little bit of colour in your outfit, it can make your wardrobe look tired.</p> <p>Black Pepper isn’t only renowned for its unique fabrications but also the wide colour range it offers. Colours not only can be used to reflect your mood but can be used to make subtle nods to the current season or the theme of an event you are going to.</p> <p>Experimenting with different colour and print combinations can turn the simple task of getting dressed into an exciting creativity challenge.</p> <p>Don’t smother your beauty in dark colours – have fun and let your personality shine through your ensemble.</p> <p>Black Pepper’s <span><a href="https://www.blackpepper.com.au/collections/style">Style collection</a></span> has an assortment of prints, colours and layers which are perfect for those who want to look trendy but still get creative with different combinations.</p> <p><img style="width: 333.239px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/media/7821990/1-black-pepper-style.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e9518f41b737465f89a1e0a98a44e5bb" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>The Style collection: Mali Lavina Dress, $129.</em></p> <p><strong>3. Always wear confidence</strong></p> <p>Clinical psychologist Dr Jennifer Baumgartner said: “Our clothes help place us where we think we want to be.”</p> <p>If you feel like certain items in your wardrobe don’t make you feel great, be bold and throw them away. If you have the budget, consider investing in new staple pieces that you can wear on a day-to-day basis to spice up your wardrobe.</p> <p>Often we think about saving for an outfit for a special occasion that we then neglect updating the items that we live in each day.</p> <p>If your clothes help you to feel confident and self-assured, you will be able to project those feelings onto others no matter what your itinerary for the day looks like.</p> <p>Black Pepper’s <span><a href="https://www.blackpepper.com.au/collections/classic">Classic collection</a></span> is built around providing everyday pieces that exude a feminine touch, so that you can look good and be comfy all the time.</p> <p><img style="width: 333.239px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/media/7821991/1-black-pepper-classic.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/34c7148ad6da4b41ac1f951b03f3f33f" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>The Classic collection: Primula Shirt, $89.95; Liberty Pant, $79.95.</em></p> <p>What are your tips for avoiding a boring wardrobe? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>This is sponsored content brought to you in conjunction with <a href="https://www.blackpepper.com.au/">Black Pepper</a>. </em></p>

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So sweet! Prince Louis’ adorable moment with Prince Charles in never-before-seen photos

<p>When it comes to the heir to the throne, it’s unthinkable for normal folk to grab his nose or any other part of his face, but when you’re Prince Louis, then the rules don’t apply.</p> <p>A photograph released by Clarence House shows the youngest royal playfully grabbing onto his grandfather, Prince Charles’ nose, and the 70-year-old finds it hilarious.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVq6_wBy41/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVq6_wBy41/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Charles of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Louis of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex taken by Chris Jackson, pose for an official portrait to celebrate Prince Charles of Wales's 70th birthday (on November 14th 2018) in London, England 🎂 -November 18th 2018. . Look at Louis who being the cutest baby ever while playing with his grandpa and at Charlotte who is sitting as a little model girl and of course all those happy smiles 💞😍💎. . . 📷 : Chris Jackson/@chrisjacksongetty. . #royalfamily #katemiddleton #PrinceWilliam #PrinceGeorge #PrincessCharlotte #PrinceLouis #DukeofCambridge #DuchessofCambridge #London #monarchy #england #english #british #britishmonarchy #britishroyalfamily #photooftheday #love #l4l #happy #cute #gorgeous #beautiful #bestcouple #adorable #instadaily #baby #instapic #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #PrinceCharles</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/thecambridges_family/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> The Cambridges 🇬🇧👑🎀</a> (@thecambridges_family) on Nov 18, 2018 at 2:33pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The family photo proves that Charles is happiest when he’s surrounded by his children and grandchildren, as with his busy schedule, he feels content when he can find time for the people closest to him.</p> <p>The Prince is currently a grandfather to three grandchildren, with another on the way as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to welcome a child of their own next April.</p> <p>The second photo of the royal shows him beaming with joy as he holds the little Prince in his arms.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUWlXegOOj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqUWlXegOOj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">#New The Prince of Wales and his little grandson, Prince Louis💙 . 📸 Chris Jackson #britishroyals #britishroyalfamily #princecharles #princeofwales #duchessofcornwall #dukeofcambridge #duchessofcambridge #princegeorge #princesscharlotte #princelouis #dukeofsussex #duchessofsussex #royalfamily #royalbirthday #instaroyals #royalnews #princecharles70</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/royal.addicted/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Royal Addicted</a> (@royal.addicted) on Nov 18, 2018 at 2:16am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The new photographs released this week by the palace are from the same series of portraits taken back in September to celebrate Charles’ 70<sup>th</sup> birthday. Louis, who was almost five months at the time, was seen giving a toothless grin to someone behind the camera.</p> <p>It has previously been reported that Charles is not a hands-on grandparent and doesn’t spend time with his grandchildren, but these photos seem to prove otherwise.</p> <p>According to his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, he may not change nappies but will happily oblige when it comes to getting on the floor and playing with his grandkids.</p> <p>Camilla commented on how Louis can’t get enough of Charles’ hair and nose, as the seven-month-old constantly chooses to grab onto them.</p> <p>“People don’t see him as being someone who will roll around the floor with the children, but he does,” Camilla said. “He will literally get down on his hands and knees. He really loves them. He is sweet with his own grandchildren and little Louis tugs at his hair and his nose. He doesn’t get cross or angry, he loves it.”</p> <p>The endearing photographs were taken by official royal photographer Chris Jackson, who followed Prince Charles for a year to showcase his life for his 70<sup>th</sup> birthday.</p>

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Another royal wedding? Princess Beatrice dating multi-millionaire property tycoon

<p>With her sister tying the knot a little over a month ago, it seems Princess Beatrice has also found love as friends say she could be engaged soon to her multi-millionaire, divorced, father-of-one boyfriend.</p> <p>Beatrice, 30, is reported to have fallen for property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 34, and was seen introducing him as her boyfriend when she attended a party in London last week hosted by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal.</p> <p>Mozzi, who has a two-year-old son, has been dating the Princess for the last two months.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTxXtTl9Bf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTxXtTl9Bf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">Rumor-Princess Beatrice has fallen for divorcee, father and multi-millionaire property developer, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi of 34 years of age.#princessbeatrice #princesseugenie @princesseugenie @theroyalfamily #BritishRoyal #BritishRoyals #BritishRoyalty #britishroyalfamily #RoyalFamily #instaroyals #London #TheYorkSisters #news #royalnews #katemiddleton #catherinemiddleton #duchessofcambridge #meghanmarkle #duchessofsussex #uk #princess #unitedkingdom #hrhprincessbeatrice #hrhprincessbeatriceofyork #princessdiana</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/hrhprincessbeatrice/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> HRH Princess Beatrice Of York</a> (@hrhprincessbeatrice) on Nov 17, 2018 at 8:51pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>It is said the pair have also went on holiday together and frequently go out for dates.</p> <p>According to the Princess’ close friends, Beatrice has already introduced her new man to her parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.</p> <p>The couple were allegedly introduced to each other through a mutual acquaintance and share the same circle of friends before they started dating.</p> <p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7766865/princess-beatrice-dating-property-developer/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>, a friend said that the pair felt a connection immediately and they have a “real laugh together".</p> <p>“They’ve been on holiday together and Beatrice introduced him to Fergie and her dad. Things are moving very quickly, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if they got engaged within a short period of time.</p> <p>“They could even be tying the knot in 2019 – it’s already been discussed by her friends.</p> <p>“Everyone is thrilled that Bea is so happy and in such a good place right now.”</p> <p>The two met a month before Eugenie’s wedding which happened on October 12.</p> <p>Mozzie is Beatrice’s first boyfriend after her split with Dave Clark, who she dated for 10 years until 2016.</p>

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Prince Harry’s $35 million fortune under threat

<p>It has come to light that Prince Harry’s $35 million trust fund, set up for him by his late mother Princess Diana and the Queen Mother, could be targeted for tax reasons thanks to a US legal loophole.</p> <p>Despite Harry and Meghan marrying in May this year, the new Duchess of Sussex is still technically a US citizen. While it’s believed she has officially applied to become a British citizen, apparently – even though she is a royal now – her application process doesn’t receive any special treatment and could take several years before she is granted UK citizenship.</p> <p>Which means, in the meantime, the former actress is legally required to pay US income tax on any earnings or allowances she receives whilst residing in Britain. But now that she is married to Prince Harry, it could mean his own earnings could be affected too.</p> <p>Royal aides speaking to the <em>Sunday Express</em> in the UK, stated, “We’re looking at a level of financial exposure the royal family has never had to face before.”</p> <p>They added, “It’s the royal household’s worst nightmare … Everything has to be declared.”</p> <p>Along with Meghan’s own $7 million fortune she amassed during her acting career, British media has reported that the US taxman could also have his eye on her designer clothes, jewellery, homes and gifts the new Duchess has received as royal proceeds.</p> <p>The Duke of Sussex lives off his $35 million trust fund inheritance, earning an annual salary of around $525,000 a year. But the US government could potentially count that towards Meghan’s income in the UK too.</p> <p>Do you think Harry and Meghan should have to pay US tax on their royal earnings? Share your thoughts in the comments below.</p> <p> </p>

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The outrageous advice Centrelink just gave this 55-year-old woman

<p>A devoted wife has been advised by Centrelink to divorce her husband of more than 20 years as he suffers through a devastating stroke.</p> <p>Wayne Mitchell, a former PDHPE teacher and a man who held a passion for sport, has been left unable to walk and talk after suffering from a stroke in August.</p> <p>Requiring round the clock care, the 55-year-old is forced to live in a nursing home which is proving to be a huge expense for his family.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 0px; height:0px;" src="/media/7821999/1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5884b4ca6eba43739a8a96cb97801e5b" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo: <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2017">A Current Affair</a></em></p> <p>Sitting down with <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2017" target="_blank">A Current Affair</a></em>, Colleen Mitchell said the government has recommended a divorce from her husband, so he can be eligible to receive the pension.</p> <p>“I’ve been told it would be cheaper to divorce, he’d go on a pension,” said Colleen.</p> <p>If Colleen decided to proceed with the divorce, Wayne will be entitled to complete care from the federal government as he would be a single disabled person.</p> <p>Due to the tragic circumstances, Colleen is considering taking the advice given even though she loves her husband dearly.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height:280.625px;" src="/media/7822000/http_2f2fprodstatic9netau2f_2fmedia2f20182f112f152f182f582fmd2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/14f24862a95f488c9ee0e05a44a4b47e" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo: <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2017">A Current Affair</a></em></p> <p>The family have attempted to get through to Centrelink to request funding for Wayne’s condition but due to the couple owning a home, their requests have been denied due to the house being considered an asset.</p> <p>According to Colleen, she either divorces her husband or has to look into selling her home, which she shares with her daughter in order to cover the costs of nursing home care.</p> <p>“There’s no way he’d be saying, sell up, because I would have nowhere to live,” she said.</p> <p>But despite the struggles the family is currently facing, Colleen says divorcing her husband is an option she doesn’t want to take.</p> <p>“We’ve been together for 22 years, so that would be the last thing I would want to do but if it comes down to it,” she said.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="/media/7822001/http_2f2fprodstatic9netau2f_2fmedia2f20182f112f152f182f582fmd6.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6119de73b7864e4faa733a7a251f76f5" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Photo: <a href="https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2017">A Current Affair</a></em></p> <p>The family created a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.gofundme.com/inspire-stroke-care-centre?fbclid=IwAR31-mXmv3OC87p1HRar_h2ousxnlmeVQA4Ra4UspaNDYrI2dNDVStIK1Ow" target="_blank">Go Fund Me</a> page in October to help raise money for a facility that hopes to help young stroke survivors that require the level of assistance only provided in residential care.</p> <p>“On the 27th of August 2018, my 55-year-old father (Wayne) suffered a major Basal Ganglia Haemorrhagic Stroke,” wrote Wayne’s daughter on the Go Fund Me page.</p> <p>“The original prognosis was that he would not survive the original bleed given its severity. He has pulled through, although it is still a long road of rehab and recovery.”</p> <p>Since the page went up, they have received over $25,000 worth of donations.</p> <p>“We want to create a residential care facility specialising in direct support for young stroke and ABI and TBI survivors or any young person who has been put into the situation of requiring 24-hour support,” the page read.</p> <p>“Being cared for around other young people, can provide more mental stimulation and promote rehab, healing and interactions.”</p>

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The alarming story behind Bunnings’ new sausage sizzle rule: “It happened so fast”

<p>When Bunnings announced earlier this week that it was changing its <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/money-banking/the-big-change-coming-to-bunnings">sausage sizzle rule</a>, where onions would be placed under the sausage rather than on top, Aussies around the country were up in arms.</p> <p>Due to safety recommendations, the hardware giant has been forced to implement the change to reduce any hazards or danger imposed by dropped pieces of onion on the floor from customers’ sandwiches, posing a risk for people to slip on in Bunnings’ warehouses.</p> <p>While the decision has outraged many people around the country, calling it “un-Australian”, a Queensland farmer has come forward, revealing he was left seriously injured after slipping on dropped sausage sizzle onion in a Bunnings store three years ago.</p> <p>Trevor, from Mary Valley north of Brisbane, told ABC Radio that he fell flat on his back at Bunnings’ Gympie store when he went to purchase a whipper snipper in 2015.</p> <p>The 65-year-old explained, “It is serious stuff, this onion thing. I used to be an amateur boxer and I learnt the punch is not going to kill you, it’s hitting your head on the concrete that is going to,” he said during the radio interview.</p> <p>“I went to another Bunnings a couple of weeks after and I had a panic attack,” Trevor admitted.</p> <p><img style="width: 375.476px; height: 500px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/media/7821996/1-sausage-sizzle.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/8ef9d226f5214e49881718fa308b0e54" /></p> <p>Speaking about the day of the incident, he recalled, “I walked into the store and it happened so fast, I had leather boots on … I went down on my back.”</p> <p>The farmer confirmed to ABC Radio yesterday that he also received compensation from Bunnings due to the incident but did not confirm how he was repaid.</p> <p>A woman from Victoria also spoke out on the <em>Sunrise</em> breakfast show Facebook page, claiming she was also a victim of rogue sausage sizzle onions on the floor, and is in the process of suing the hardware chain.</p> <p>Dianne Cook wrote: “It has had such an impact on my life.”</p> <p>She continued, “Only those close to me will ever understand. One trip to Bunnings nearly cost me my career … nearly my life.”</p> <p>What do you think about Bunnings’ new sausage sizzle rule? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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New phone scam trap: The chilling voicemail message you should never call back

<p>Thousands of Australians around the country have been victims of a new voicemail scam that once listened to, will stop you dead in your tracks.</p> <p>The voicemail is of a robotic-sounding voice threatening a lawsuit against the receiver and advising them to call back immediately.</p> <p>If the recipient chooses to ignore the call, the voicemail claims that an arrest warrant will be issued.</p> <p>But the chilling voicemail, which demands the victim to pay off their tax debt, has already racked up thousands of dollars from those who fell into the trap.</p> <p>According to authorities, those who are more susceptible to falling for the elaborate scam are elderly people as they are more likely to believe the voicemail, and once they call back, they are threatened by the fraudsters.</p> <p>“The reason behind this call is that there is a lawsuit case getting filed under your name,” says the computer-generated message.</p> <p>“The moment you get this message I want you to get back to me on my department division number. Now, if we don’t hear from you, we have to issue an arrest warrant under your name and get you arrested so get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you.”</p> <p>A reporter received a call on Wednesday with the number 08 6102 5755. But since then, the number is no longer in use by the scammers.</p> <p>Since July 1, the Australian Taxation Office has been alerted of 28,000 scam attempts, including this latest lawsuit phone call.</p> <p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/the-scary-voicemail-message-you-shouldnt-return/news-story/db566be54f53036480ccc68e7f94199f" target="_blank"><em>news.com.au</em></a>, Kath Anderson, the ATO’s Assistant Commissioner, said those committing fraud are becoming smarter and are finding cunning ways to exploit those who are vulnerable.</p> <p>The phone numbers are always Australian numbers with this particular scam carrying Western Australia and Victoria area codes.</p> <p>But according to police, the scammers are most likely calling from overseas and using a call forwarding service to obtain Australian numbers.</p> <p>“Be wary if someone contacts you demanding payment of a tax debt you didn’t know you owed,” said Ms Anderson.</p> <p>“Our advice is simple – the ATO will never ask you to make a payment into an ATM or via gift or prepaid cards such as iTunes and Visa cards, or direct credit to be paid to a personal bank account.”</p> <p>While it’s assumed that the taxation office uses aggressive tactics to reclaim debt, Ms Anderson says the ATO never demands immediate payment of debts.</p> <p>“That’s just not how we do business."</p> <p>She adds, “If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a call, hang up and call us on 1800 008 540.”</p> <p>The ATO also advises people to refrain from handing out personal details over the phone, as 6000 Australians have issued their tax file numbers and bank account details since July 1.</p> <p>“Your identifying information can be used by scammers to break into your life if they are compromised,” said Ms Anderson.</p> <p>“If you’ve received an unsolicited email or text, or if you have any doubts about whether any contact is legitimately from the ATO, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to check.</p> <p>“Scammers have been known to impersonate tax agents too, so it’s recommended that you hang up and call your agent direct on a number you have sourced independently.”</p> <p>Have you received any strange phone calls as of late? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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What life was like with the king of rock: Elvis Presley

<p>At the age of just 12, Jerry Schilling met someone who would change his life. It was a Sunday afternoon and he was recruited to play with a young singer by the name of Elvis Presley, who’d just laid down his first recording.</p> <p>“He wanted to play, but they only had five people, so they let the little kid play – that was me,” says the now 74-year-old music industry veteran from his West Hollywood home, the same one Elvis bought him back in the 1970s.</p> <p>“He’d recorded a record [<em>That’s All Right</em>] and by the next week it had become a huge hit in Memphis. We still played football every Sunday. I thought I’d be out because everybody wanted to play then.”</p> <p>The friendship endured and, when Jerry was in his senior year of college, Elvis asked if he would work for him as part of a close, trusted group that would become known as the Memphis Mafia.</p> <p>“He really knew human nature,” says Schilling. “He really wanted people around that he trusted and luckily I was one of those people. The people who worked for him – who handled his money or his security – we all lived together. We were the original entourage, if you like.</p> <p> “He was the guy we worked for, but it wasn’t that kind of relationship. We were like a big group of dear friends. A lot of the time it was us against the world, because people forget in those early days Elvis wasn’t liked by everybody. Politicians, religious leaders … They didn’t like the controversy. He made Justin Bieber look like a baby.”</p> <p>Then, of course, there were the encounters with other celebrities: the Beatles spent time at Elvis' home, the gang would hang out with Sammy Davis Jr in Vegas, and Schilling was with him when Elvis offered to swap pants with the members of Led Zeppelin.</p> <p>Perhaps the most extraordinary experience, however, occurred in 1970 when Schilling accompanied Elvis to the White House to meet Richard Nixon.</p> <p>“It was bizarre in a way, but in another way, it was a true American story. He was a poor boy from Mississippi, who moved to Memphis, with his roots in the projects, who went on to become one of the most – if not the most – popular guys in the world. And he met his President. To be honest I was more of a Kennedy guy, so I wasn’t that thrilled about meeting Nixon until I met him. And I’ve gotta tell you I saw two guys who were at the top and they were the only ones who know what it’s like to be in that powerful position.”</p> <p>Eventually, in 1976, with Elvis on a path of self-destruction, Schilling left to manage the Beach Boys. He visited Australia a couple of times on tour with them, then again in 1976 when he was managing Billy Joel and the singer performed at the Sydney Opera House.</p> <p>What is your favourite Elvis song?</p> <p><em>Written by Carrie Hutchinson. Republished with permission of <span><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/entertainment/a-life-with-the-king.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a></span>.</em></p>

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Carrie Bickmore’s emotional farewell from The Project

<p>With her third child on the way, Carrie Bickmore is saying farewell to The Project to focus on her new bub as she goes on maternity leave.</p> <p>Posting to Instagram on Thursday before her last episode, Carrie posted a snap of herself alongside The Project team.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMTcADg3U-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMTcADg3U-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">My last night on the desk.🤰Maternity leave is such a strange time. I always feel genuinely sad leaving a job I love and work family who I genuinely enjoy spending time with but on the other hand I am so excited and (slightly terrified!!😱) heading off to have another bub and spend precious time with my beautiful family. I am looking forward to having my head out of the news cycle and into smelly nappies. See you back on the desk next year. 😘😘</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/bickmorecarrie/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Carrie Bickmore</a> (@bickmorecarrie) on Nov 14, 2018 at 11:15pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The photo included co-hosts Waleed Aly, 40, Peter Helliar, 43, and Rachel Corbett, 37, as Carrie held back emotions.</p> <p>Carrie will go on maternity leave to focus on her newest family member but will return to hosting the show next year.</p> <p>“My last night on the desk,” she wrote on Instagram.</p> <p>“Maternity leave is such a strange time. I always feel genuinely sad leaving a job I love and work family who I genuinely enjoy spending time with but on the other hand I am so excited and (slightly terrified!!) heading off to have another bub and spend precious time with my beautiful family.</p> <p>“I am looking forward to having my head out of the news cycle and into smelly nappies. See you back on the desk next year.”</p> <p>Towards the final moments of her last episode, her co-hosts gifted her with a photo of Peter, Rachel and Waleed in baby clothes.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height:0px;" src="/media/7821993/capture.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/792679b6e15b47ee9941bd93443dca23" /></p> <p>“You need some lovely artwork for the nursery, I think,” said Pete.</p> <p>“Something calming,” added Rachel as Carrie laughed.</p> <p><span>Carrie made a few admissions on last night's show, as she said it was “hard” for her colleagues to work with her during her time being pregnant, as she had been in “so much pain”, but she appreciated the support of her co-hosts.</span></p> <p>She was also presented with a giant bouquet of flowers.</p> <p>Carrie announced her pregnancy back in June.</p>

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Edwina Bartholomew’s secret $10 supermarket beauty hack

<p>Anyone who works on breakfast TV has to be a morning person, right? <em>Sunrise</em> host and reporter Edwina Bartholomew has an early wake-up call of 3am, before she heads off to the gym.</p> <p>“I go to the gym at 3.15am and I get to work around 4.30am. Then I go straight into makeup,” Edwina shared with <span><em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/sunrise-host-edwina-bartholomews-3am-beauty-routine/news-story/1055fd459a88383e5e44ba9718caaa17">news.com.au</a></em></span>.</p> <p>With such early starts and a gruelling schedule, just how does the TV favourite manage to keep her skin looking so amazing?</p> <p>Edwina revealed that she showers and completes her skincare at the gym, after her workout, before heading to the Channel 7 studios, so her skin is fresh and prepped before the makeup artists get started on her.</p> <p>“I wear a lot of makeup for work, lashes and everything. It’s very thick, so when I’m not working I don’t wear any makeup at all really,” the <em>Sunrise</em> star explained.</p> <p>“I might wear a tinted sunscreen and mascara, but that’s all. I try not to wear any on weekends,” she confided, highlighting her focus on minimalistic makeup to allow her skin to breathe on her days off.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5O-NLHROH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5O-NLHROH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">First time wearing @evetildawn millinery and she made me matching earrings!! @kathcarlinmakeup used @revlonanz #boldmatters lippie. $2 from every lipstick sold until Sunday goes to @droughtangels #oaksday</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/edwina_b/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Edwina Bartholomew</a> (@edwina_b) on Nov 7, 2018 at 1:30pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Although she doesn’t use much to conceal imperfections during the day, she dedicates her time to an amazing and diligent skincare routine.</p> <p>And you will be surprised by one of the products she credits for her glowing complexion ­– a budget $10 men’s face scrub by Bulldog, which she buys when she’s doing her groceries.</p> <p>“This is a man’s product, just from the supermarket, but it works really well,” Edwina admitted.</p> <p>“It’s an exfoliating face wash that just does the job … you feel like you’re really taking it all off. I love it,” she exclaimed.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4tIP_HNOB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4tIP_HNOB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">@sunriseon7 from Rodeo Drive #emmys2018 #hometime</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/edwina_b/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank"> Edwina Bartholomew</a> (@edwina_b) on Sep 18, 2018 at 4:32pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Another part of her regime she swears by is a hack to get rid of puffy eyes – hydra gel eye patches.</p> <p>“I wear these into work in the car and I find they wake my eyes up. People think I’m a bit mad, but I get really puffy eyes,” Edwina admitted.</p> <p>Do you have a cheap supermarket beauty product hack you swear by? Tell us what it is in the comments below.</p>

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