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Royal family celebrates Prince George’s 10th birthday

<p dir="ltr">The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a new photo of Prince George to celebrate a milestone birthday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“10 today! Wishing Prince George a very happy birthday! 🎉” they captioned the photo posted on Instagram.</p> <p dir="ltr">The young King-to-be’s confidence shone through as he posed with a cheeky smile that was just as wide as the one he had on his second birthday in 2015.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Prince looked dashing in a white checked shirt and green trousers as he posed for the photo taken by royal photographer Millie Pilkington last week.</p> <p dir="ltr">The photo was taken just after they started their summer break.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" 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);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_YRB0NAFS/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <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> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </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;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_YRB0NAFS/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Many royal fans have commented on how quickly the Prince grew up while others praised his looks as he is growing into his features.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Happy Birthday to Prince George! He looks just like his dad now ❤️” wrote one person.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Happy TENTH birthday to this handsome young man ❤️ can’t believe you guys had your first baby a decade ago 🥹” wrote another.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Happy Birthday Prince George! Looking so grown up!” commented a third.</p> <p dir="ltr">“How fast is he growing! Happy double digit’s birthday to the future (future) king!” wrote a fourth.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Where does the time go? Wishing Prince George an amazing birthday. Thank you for sharing this photo with us” commented another.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty/ Instagram</em></p>

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Inside Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake's insane 10th wedding anniversary party

<p dir="ltr">Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style.</p> <p dir="ltr">The power couple threw a Swinging Sixties-inspired party with the theme “1964 wedding” at their stunning $9 million mansion in Sydney.</p> <p dir="ltr">With a guest list of high profile celebrities including comedian Andy Lee and radio host Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, the party sure was a banger.</p> <p dir="ltr">The loved up couple dressed up as newlyweds with Hamish donning a light blue suit with a cigar and Zoe in a mini sleeveless wedding dress.</p> <p dir="ltr">It seems like no expenses were spared either with the party featuring a tiered wedding cake, as well as authentic table settings, glassware and décor.</p> <p dir="ltr">Hamish took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the fun party, joking that he and Zoe got married in 1964.</p> <p dir="ltr">“58 years ago in 1964 my trillion carat wife @zotheysay and I tied the knot but I swear to god babe, it only feels like 10. xx 😘 (PS heckava night),” his caption read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Our 10-year wedding anniversary party. The theme was ‘1964 Wedding’ for no other reason than it seemed very fun, and we love Mad Men. (Also, each other! Very much!),” Zoe’s caption read.</p> <p dir="ltr">She included another post revealing who was there: “Our party theme of ‘1964 Wedding’ left it wide open: we had six brides and grooms, two priests, wedding singers, numerous bridesmaids, and several drunk uncles. And a lot of fake cigarettes.”</p> <p dir="ltr">All their posts were inundated with congratulations from friends and fans.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Your weekly horoscope for January 10th 2022

<p dir="ltr">As the New Year settles into its stride, use this week to take charge of your resolutions.</p> <p dir="ltr">Practice mindfulness and self-care, and take charge of what is really important to you.</p> <p dir="ltr">With 2022 well underway, it's hard to not get lost in the blur and chaos of January, but if you make time to check in with yourself, this new beginning will pay off in spades.</p> <p dir="ltr">♈ <strong>Aries (March 21st - April 19th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">It’s time to rethink your career goals and opportunities this week, as Mars barrels through your career zone.</p> <p dir="ltr">Reevaluate if you are happy at work, and put all your energy into career success.</p> <p dir="ltr">♉ <strong>Taurus (April 20th - May 20th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This week will challenge you to pick up a hobby you once dropped, as you will find solace in creative outlets.</p> <p dir="ltr">It’s time to re-find the magic and momentum you once lost, and keep your mind and soul enriched with the power of art.</p> <p dir="ltr">♊ <strong>Gemini (May 21st - June 20th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">After feeling under-appreciated for all the hard work you do, this week will finally be the week of recognition.</p> <p dir="ltr">You will feel seen, heard and acknowledged for all that you do, but don’t let this praise slow you down. Keep going!</p> <p dir="ltr">♋ <strong>Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">When it comes to close relationships, it’s time to set your boundaries and get a few things straightened out.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lay the ground rules and make it known that you still have to put yourself first.</p> <p dir="ltr">♌ <strong>Leo (July 23rd - August 22nd)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">It’s time to realise that forcing good things to happen is not the way to go.</p> <p dir="ltr">Be strong, but subtle with your influence, and positive things will come your way if you put positive affirmations into the universe.</p> <p dir="ltr">♍ <strong>Virgo (August 23rd - September 22nd)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Being at the right place at the right time can mean everything, and will open doors to learn new skills.</p> <p dir="ltr">A burst of energy will point you in the right direction to finally make the big commitment you’ve been putting off, and will help to realise it’s not something to be afraid of.  </p> <p dir="ltr">♎ <strong>Libra (September 23rd - October 22nd)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Take time to make your abode into your dream space, and centre yourself in home comforts.</p> <p dir="ltr">Do not let yourself be deluded by others this week, as this is a time to get in touch with yourself and tune out any negativity.</p> <p dir="ltr">♏ <strong>Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This week it's not what you say, but how you say it that matters when trying to get your own way.</p> <p dir="ltr">Being persuasive is an art, but being kind at the same time will get you even further.</p> <p dir="ltr">♐ <strong>Sagittarius (November 22nd - December 21st)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Others will turn to you for help this week, but remember that one’s charity can only go so far without being exploited.</p> <p dir="ltr">Your get up and go attitude will help rein in new financial opportunities, forcing you to exercise restraint against your spending instincts.</p> <p dir="ltr">♑ <strong>Capricorn (December 22nd - January 20th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">It’s time to realise that reevaluating your life is not dragging your heels; it’s taking charge of what’s working for you and what’s not.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Sun and Venus will collide in your sign this week, giving your quest to be the best version of yourself a fiery push.</p> <p dir="ltr">♒ <strong>Aquarius (January 21st - February 18th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dwelling on the past does not help propel you into new opportunities, but rather keeps you stagnant on what once was.</p> <p dir="ltr">Let go of what’s been holding you back and focus on how past situations made you the person you are, rather than dwelling on what you’ve lost.</p> <p dir="ltr">♓ <strong>Pisces (February 19th - March 20th)</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Sometimes there are not enough hours in the day, leaving you feeling unfulfilled when having to put projects and relationships on hold.</p> <p dir="ltr">Take it easy on yourself, and remember that what you love will always be there at the end of the day.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Princess Mary's twins celebrate 10th birthday with new photos

<p>Princess Mary's twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine are all grown up as they celebrate their 10th birthday.</p> <p>The siblings posed for a series of photos to mark the occasion, which was posted to the royal family's Instagram account.</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/CJxiKjTgxos/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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/CJxiKjTgxos/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS 🇩🇰 (@detdanskekongehus)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Fans flocked to the comments to gush over the beautiful photographs, with the Prince dressed in a white shirt and slacks and Princess Josephine in a yellow polka dot top and trousers, with a matching bow in her hair.</p> <p>The royal family also revealed that the pair were given their own royal monogram as a birthday present, created by graphic designer Charlotte Søeborg Ohlsen.</p>

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Grant Denyer and wife Chezzi renew their vows on 10th wedding anniversary

<p>Grant Denyer and his wife Chezzi celebrated their wedding anniversary by renewing their vows with their two daughters by their side after 10 years of being married.</p> <p>The couple who tied the knot in 2010, were surrounded by their closest friends and family, in an intimate gathering celebrating their love for the second time. Taking to Instagram, Chezzi shared an emotional video where the pair were seen delivering their vows.</p> <p>Chezzi opted for a long-sleeve, white wedding dress, while Grant chose a formal grey suit and white shirt. Their two young daughters, Scout and Sailor, stood right by their parent’s side wearing matching white dresses.</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/B9VL8sgltV6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=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/B9VL8sgltV6/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">SURPRISE 🎉 We got hitched AGAIN!! And it was MAGICAL. Seriously special.. This time we got to share our special day with our beautiful little girls - My heart feels so full it could burst! • You can read all about it in this week’s @whomagazine out today. ❤️•❤️•❤️•❤️•❤️•❤️ A big thank you to the following amazing wonderful people for their help.. ✨Amy Gullifer from @we_eloped_ for helping me organise &amp; plan THE MOST memorable country ceremony.. ✨Makeup: @tiarna_elliott ✨Hair: @platinumhairdesignbathurst ✨Arbor: @bespokeandco.bathurst ✨Celebrant: Kirralee Bourke ✨Flowers: @devilmaycareflorals More pics to come! xx</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/chezzidenyer/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> ｃｈｅｚｚｉｄｅｎｙｅｒ</a> (@chezzidenyer) on Mar 4, 2020 at 3:59pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I think you are amazing. A wonderful husband, father, my best friend. You really are my soulmate,” Chezzi told Grant as she became visibly emotional.</p> <p>“I love living life with you. I adore watching you with our two beautiful girls. I feel incomparable loss when we can’t be together and when you’ve been in pain, I felt that too.”</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/B9VN9OlFyRA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=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/B9VN9OlFyRA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">We have been married for 10 years. There’s nothing we don’t know about one another. I love you more today that I ever knew I could when we married a decade ago. Renewing our vows was one of the most special days I’ve every experienced. I still get teary and emotional when I think of all we have been through, and all that we have survived. Loving you has been the greatest chapter of my life’s story. ❤️❤️❤️</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/chezzidenyer/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> ｃｈｅｚｚｉｄｅｎｙｅｒ</a> (@chezzidenyer) on Mar 4, 2020 at 4:20pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>And that wasn’t all, as Chezzi wrote a declaration of love about Grant on Instagram.</p> <p>“We have been married for 10 years,” she wrote. “There’s nothing we don’t know about one another. I love you more today that I ever knew I could when we were married a decade ago.</p> <p>“Renewing our vows was one of the most special days I’ve every [sic] experienced. I still get teary and emotional when I think of all we have been through, and all that we have survived. Loving you have been the greatest chapter of my life’s story.”</p> <p>The beautiful post and video of their vow renewal garnered plenty of attention from fans as they congratulated the couple.</p> <p>“Congratulations to you both,” @gypsy_gianna wrote. “Thank you for sharing your lives with us and putting a smile on our faces … enjoy your special day, we all love you.”</p> <p>“Omg that’s just beautiful and congrats on 10 years married,” @dozza0407 said.</p> <p>“So beautiful and special you guys … you all look amazing,” @judywwalters3541 added.</p>

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Aussie city named 10th best to live in the world

<p>Australia’s infrastructure, medical services and stable politics have contributed to Sydney’s top-10 ranking among the world’s best cities for quality of living.</p> <p>But the cost of living as well as increased traffic congestion and poor air quality have prevented the city from improving its overall living standards for half a decade.</p> <p>It’s the fifth year in a row that Sydney’s quality of life ranking has remained stagnant at 10th position in the Mercer 2018 Quality of Living Survey, which ranks 231 cities across the globe.</p> <p>Vienna received the top honour, followed by other western European cities such as Zurich and Munich.</p> <p>Sydney offered an attractive economic environment and performed strongly because of its international schools, public services and transport, Mercer’s Market Insights Leader for Australia, Simon Kennedy, said.</p> <p>But he warned that housing – in terms of both cost and quality – was something Sydney could improve on.</p> <p>The availability of housing, appliances, furniture and home maintenance was better in Europe, Mr Kennedy said.</p> <p>This year Sydney city fell behind when it came to traffic congestion, airport access and air quality.</p> <p>“Air pollution is the number one in terms of metrics that could drive us higher or lower”, Mr Kennedy said.</p> <p>The survey, which is subjective, ranks cities around the world based on healthcare access, quality of education, the environment, such as traffic congestion and pollution, as well as social and economic conditions.</p> <p>The marked lack of improvement in Sydney’s quality of living comes as the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this week a change in tack to her key election-year push, from a focus on the economy to improving the quality of life for both Sydneysiders and those living in regional NSW.</p> <p>“We are committed to improving quality of life for everyone across NSW,” Ms Berejiklian told Domain.</p> <p>“Just last weekend we released the State Infrastructure Strategy – a 20-year plan for NSW. This is a plan for NSW to make sure we have jobs and transport infrastructure close to where people live and work.</p> <p>“It will ensure we have the schools, hospitals and parks in place to support communities’ right across NSW.”</p> <p>Housing industry experts warned this week that Australia’s housing system <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/national-housing-plan-everybodys-home-outlines-steps-needed-to-fix-australias-housing-system-20180320-h0xpva" target="_blank">was ‘broken’ from decades of failed policies and government inaction</a></strong></span>, with one in five households spending more than 30 per cent of their income on housing.</p> <p>While last week experts called for an end to Sydney’s <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/carcentric-plans-wasteful-roads-like-westconnex-threaten-sydney-experts-say-20180317-h0xitv/" target="_blank">‘motorway madness’</a></strong></span>,  with the government coming under fire for spending big on roads rather than increasing investment in public transport and infrastructure which improves cycling and the city’s walkability – and consequently the health of Sydneysiders.</p> <p>Across Australia, Melbourne ranked 16th in the world, tied with Toronto. All of Australia’s cities ranked within the top 40.</p> <p>Vienna was found to have the best quality of life for the ninth consecutive year, while Germany had a strong showing, with Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf also ranking in the top 10.</p> <p>Singapore was the top-ranked city in Asia at 25th, Montevideo at 77th was first in South America, and Dubai came first in the Middle East and Africa, ranked 74th.</p> <p>The cities where living standards have improved the most in each region over 20 years are Sarajevo in Europe, Dubai in the Middle East, Shanghai in Asia, Maputo in Africa and Havana, Cuba, for the Americas.</p> <p>China and India have had the biggest increases overall in living standards over the same period in the Asia Pacific region.</p> <p>Sydney also came in 10 in another recent survey, the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.eiu.com/topic/worldwide-cost-of-living" target="_blank">Economist Intelligence Unit’s Cost of Living Report</a></strong></span>, which found the harbour city jumped four places to crack the top-10 list of most expensive cities to live in.</p> <p>What do you think?</p> <p><em>Written by Nicole Frost. Republished with permission of <a href="http://www.domain.com.au" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Domain.com.au</span></strong></a>.</em></p>

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Apple iPhone celebrates its 10th anniversary

<p>The Apple iPhone will celebrate its 10th anniversary this week, marking a decade of revolutionising the way we use our mobile phones.</p> <p>It’s been a decade of change with the iPhone laying the foundations for the smartphone era of today, forever altering the way we send messages, use apps, take photos, navigate with our maps, bank, shop and much, much more.</p> <p>Apple released its first iPhone on June 29, 2007, introduced by creator Steve Jobs as it “a revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone”.</p> <p>“We are all born with the ultimate pointing device — our fingers — and iPhone uses them to create the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse,” he said.</p> <p>At that time, Nokia was the leader in the market with more sales than its three nearest competitors combined — Motorola, Samsung, and Sony.</p> <p>These days, the iPhone dominates phone sales. It won back the title of the world’s best-selling smartphone from Samsung last year, and it’s still one of the nation’s most popular phone brands.</p> <p>And even after a decade on the market, iPhone prices have not dropped, instead steadily climbing.</p> <p>Top model iPhones now sell for almost 50 per cent more than the first iPhone in the US.</p> <p>While technology prices often fall over time, the iPhone is an exception due to the leaps in technology introduced by each new phone.</p> <p>But after a decade, the next frontier in the smartphone wars may see major change in the market.</p> <p>Apple is tipped to make big changes to its next smartphone, dubbed the iPhone 8, later this year.</p> <p>We can only wait and see.</p>

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Glendas from across Australia unite for 10th “Glenda Gaggle”

<p>There’s the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2016/01/the-shirley-club-story/">Shirley Club</a></strong></span>, where you must be named Shirley to join. But now Glendas are giving the Shirleys a run for their money. All across Australia, Glendas are travelling thousands of kilometres to attend the 10th “Glenda Gaggle” this Saturday held in Albany, Western Australia.</p> <p>The Glenda club formed years ago when Sydney woman Glenda Rivers noticed Albany woman Glenda Gaspari’s name badge at work. Rivers commented that she didn’t know any other Glendas. So Gaspari rang some local Glendas she knew and they all met for dinner.</p> <p>That was back in 2007 and since then, the club has grown from seven Glendas meeting to 35 gathering this year.</p> <p>Sharing a name has created a strong friendship between the Glendas in Australia, and even overseas. They keep in touch throughout the year in a Glenda Gaggle Facebook page, which has 55 members. There’s also an international page called Glendas Around the World, which has more than 500 members.</p> <p>The Glendas range in age from 34 to 83 years old.</p> <p>Gaspari told <a href="http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/glendas-gather-from-across-australia-for-friendship/7923690?pfmredir=sm">ABC </a>the annual gatherings are always a great experiences.</p> <p>"It's great because you know you won't forget anyone's name," she said.</p> <p>"It's a bit of a giggling fit at the beginning because most of the girls have not been in a room full of Glendas.</p> <p>"It's hilarious. Everyone is saying 'Hello Glenda' and … all the other Glendas turn around."</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/09/making-new-friends-in-a-new-city-changed-my-life/"><em>Making new friends in a new city changed my life</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/09/robyn-lee-on-living-on-my-own/"><em>I love being on my own</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/08/beautiful-quotes-about-friendship-from-over60/"><em>Beautiful quotes about friendship</em></a></strong></span></p>

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Bindi Irwin's heartfelt message to Steve on 10th anniversary of his death

<p>Bindi Irwin has paid tribute to her late father Steve Irwin on the 10th anniversary his death.</p> <p>In an Instagram post on Father’s Day, Bindi shared a picture of Steve proudly holding her as a baby.</p> <p>The 18-year-old wrote alongside the photo: “You'll be my hero for my entire existence. I love you more than words can describe.”</p> <p><img width="500" height="588" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/27014/bindi-instagram_500x588.jpg" alt="Bindi Instagram" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Bindi’s heartfelt tribute comes days after <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/news/news/2016/09/steve-irwins-heartbreaking-letter-to-his-parents/">Steve’s father, Bob, found a never-before-seen message from Steve.</a></strong></span> The note was penned by the then 32-year-old, four years before Bindi was born.</p> <p>The Crocodile Hunter died at 44 after being stung by a stingray while filming in waters off Port Douglas in 2006.</p> <p>What are your favourite memories of Steve? Share with us in the comments below. </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/08/why-grandchildren-need-grandparents/"><em>4 reasons grandchildren need their grandparents</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/07/how-to-help-your-grandchild-love-learning/"><em>How to help your grandchild love learning</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/07/best-way-to-communicate-with-teenage-grandchildren/">Best way to communicate with teenage grandchildren</a></em></strong></span> </p>

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Princess Mary’s son celebrates 10th birthday with new portraits

<p>Crown Princess Mary and Frederik, the Crown Prince of Denmark’s son, Christian, has just turned 10 years old.</p><p>Prince Christian Valdemar Henri John celebrated the milestone double-digit birthday on October 15.</p><p>A new series of portraits were released to mark the occasion. In the official photos, Christian poses alongside his Danish-born Border Collie Ziggy, who was gifted to Mary and Frederick in 2005 by the Danish Kennel Club.</p><p>Christian is Mary and Frederick’s eldest son. He has three younger siblings, Princess Isabella and twins, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine.</p><p><img width="356" height="474" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/22/02/2DA591C900000578-3283828-image-a-3_1445476615292.jpg" alt="Like father like son: New portraits of the young royal show he has followed in his father's footsteps in more ways than one as he is the spitting image of Prince Frederik" class="blkBorder img-share" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-44538bccb8ee02f3"></p><p><img width="355" height="411" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/22/02/2DA591CD00000578-3283828-image-m-5_1445476635274.jpg" alt="Future king: Prince Christian is second-in-line to the Danish throne and the eldest child of Princess Mary and Prince Frederik&nbsp;" class="blkBorder img-share" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-46d98f17f103adaa"></p><p><img width="372" height="391" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/10/22/02/2DA591C500000578-3283828-image-m-2_1445476595076.jpg" alt="A royal milestone: Prince Christian celebrated his 10th birthday on October 15&nbsp;" class="blkBorder img-share" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-4e784517c85f5d6f"></p><p><strong>Related links:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/09/read-fairy-tales-to-grandchildren/">Why you should always read fairy tales to grandkids</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/09/the-joy-a-new-grandchild-can-bring/">The joy grandchildren bring explained</a></em></strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/new-favourite-childhood-book-covers/">Your favourite childhood books now look different</a></em></strong></span></p>

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