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Maggie Smith's son reveals her final moments

<p>Dame Maggie Smith's son Toby Stephens has shared details of the last few weeks of his mother's life, and how he wasn't by her side when she passed away. </p> <p>Toby and his brother Chris Larkin announced the death of their famous mother, revealing she died peacefully in hospital in September 2024 at the age of 89.</p> <p>Stephens, who is also an actor, has now opened up about Maggie's last weeks, telling <em><a href="https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/toby-stephens-acting-mother-maggie-smith-zd0979rf8?region=global" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Times</a></em> that he was filming a movie in New Zealand when his mother died. </p> <p>Despite her health troubles, Smith encouraged her son to take the role in the horror movie Marama, as he explained, “She was in hospital. She was supposed to be coming out, but the last two years of her life had been a decline: she would get worse, then she would get better, then she would get worse.” </p> <p>“So I said, ‘Look I’ve got this film,’ and before I could even ask her, she said, ‘Go do it. God, you don’t want to hang round here, I’m fine.’”</p> <p>However, when Stephens arrived in New Zealand, he was informed by hospital staff that his mother’s condition would not improve, as he said, "But it could take two months, two weeks, they didn’t know."</p> <p>Soon afterwards he started filming the movie, his mother stopped being able to communicate.</p> <p>“I’d spent hours and days sitting with her at home and in hospital over the course of two years, and there was nothing I had left unsaid,” Stephens said.</p> <p>Maggie Smith died on September 27th, the day before Stephens finished filming.</p> <p>His wife, actress Anna-Louise Plowman, and their three teenage children were all with her at the hospital the day before she died.</p> <p>Maggie's other son Chris Larkin was at Smith’s bedside for her final moments, as Stephens said, “I was so sad not to be with him.”</p> <p>“I found that very difficult, but she was no longer aware. And it allowed me some space to actually get my head round what had happened.”</p> <p>Elsewhere in the interview, Stephens said he had been touched by the response to his mother’s death and the number of people who remembered her for her earlier roles.</p> <p>He added, “The thing that really got me was: it’s very rare that you have actors that everyone likes."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Colorsport/ITV/Shutterstock Editorial </em></p> <p> </p>

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How women will shoulder the burden of new care reforms

<p>It’s time to put a ‘gender lens’ on the once-in-a-generation reforms to Australia’s aged care system.</p> <p>There are almost <a href="https://www.gen-agedcaredata.gov.au/topics/people-using-aged-care" target="_blank" rel="noopener">double</a> the number of women compared with men in permanent residential care. </p> <p>Women are also more likely to use home care services. And we do the bulk of unpaid caring for ageing parents and grandparents. In fact, almost 70% of women provide primary care, according to the <a href="https://www.carersnsw.org.au/uploads/main/Files/3.Resources/Policy-Research/Carers-NSW_2022_National_Carer_Survey-Report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Carer Survey</a>. </p> <p>Given these shocking statistics, why is the federal government reducing the quality of care, under its new Support at Home model? This affects women on both sides of the system: as unpaid carers and clients.</p> <p>It’s all to do with pricing. A 10% cap on care management fees will apply from July this year. </p> <p>This means home care service providers may not be able to continue to give older people, who are overwhelmingly women, the level of care they need. </p> <p>“The Aged Care Royal Commission told the sector loudly that Australians expect quality care. The Australian Government went so far to describe what that means in the 2024 Aged Care legislation, so the sector is aghast at the caps on care management, which is critical in supporting vulnerable older people to understand, know and access the support they need to age in place,” Your Side CEO, Danielle Ballantine, says. </p> <p>Capping care management results in the very specialist skills of a care manager being outsourced to family. Inevitably it’s women – especially the sandwich generation – who will shoulder this burden, while trying to hold down jobs and secure their financial future. </p> <p>My sister and I would have been lost without this support when we were caring for Dad in the home, while working full-time and raising our children.</p> <p>Many female carers are forced to cut back their hours of paid work – or leave employment altogether – reducing their earning capacity and financial security. </p> <p>This feeds into the gender pay and superannuation gaps: Women retire with around 25% <a href="https://www.hesta.com.au/stories/bridging-the-gap-for-women-and-super" target="_blank" rel="noopener">less</a> super than men, with many older single women living in extreme poverty.</p> <p>This is undoubtedly an unintended consequence. But it must form part of the federal government’s considerations. “The government is currently consulting with older people, consumer advocates and the sector, with more news on pricing yet to be announced,” Ms Ballantine says.</p> <p>We need women – unpaid carers, aged care workers and clients – to be at the centre of these conversations.</p> <p>Under the proposed changes, most of the services assisting people to be healthy, safe and independent in their later stages of life will be out of <a href="https://www.theweeklysource.com.au/home-care/cut-in-care-management-funding-threatens-high-quality-home-care-say-providers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reach</a>. </p> <p>Based on the capacity to pay, some older people might not be able to afford a care worker to support them to have a shower. When unpaid carers step in, they often become burned out, increasing the risk of skin tears and falls. Without adequate care management oversight, some of these issues can become life threatening.</p> <p>Is this the way we should be treating older women, many of whom have spent their lives caring for others? </p> <p>Closer to home, is this the future we want for ourselves?</p> <p><em>Image credits: Shutterstock / Supplied</em></p> <p><em><strong>Tracey Spicer AM is a multiple Walkley Award-winning journalist, author and passionate advocate for social responsibility issues. She is an Ambassador for the non-profit aged care provider Your Side.</strong></em></p>

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"Dying does change how you live": Beloved Neighbours star opens up about cancer battle

<p>Veteran <em>Neighbours</em> star Ian Smith, best known for his role as Harold Bishop on the popular long-running show, has shared insights into his ongoing battle with cancer, revealing that despite the challenges, he feels "good".</p> <p>Smith, 86, was <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/non-fixable-neighbours-icon-reveals-terminal-diagnosis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer</a> in 2024, leading to his departure from the beloved soap opera. In a candid interview with <em>The Guardian</em>, he recently reflected on his journey, saying, "I thought I would be stronger, but I am as weak as any human. Dying does change how you live." He added that his illness has made him "more forgiving, more understanding".</p> <p>The actor began chemotherapy and immunotherapy as part of his treatment, which has proved effective despite his terminal diagnosis. Initially, doctors predicted he wouldn’t survive past March 2024, but his successful response to treatment has extended his life expectancy to Christmas 2026.</p> <p>"I know I have cancer because doctors keep telling me I have it," he said. "I may get very sick again one day. But I have lived the most privileged life."</p> <p>Smith first appeared as Harold Bishop in <em>Neighbours</em> in 1987, introduced as the former love interest of Madge Mitchell, played by Anne Charleston. His character became a fan favourite, with Smith making multiple returns to the show over the decades. He initially played Harold from 1987 to 1991 before returning from 1996 to 2009. He later made guest appearances in 2011, 2015, 2022, and most recently in 2024 before stepping away due to his illness.</p> <p>Upon Smith’s most recent departure, <em>Neighbours</em> Executive Producer Jason Herbison paid tribute to his contribution to the show. "The way the residents of Ramsay Street feel about Harold is how we all feel about Ian – we couldn't love him more than we do," Herbison told the <em>Herald Sun</em>.</p> <p>A spokesperson for Network 10 also expressed admiration for the actor, stating, "We are deeply saddened to hear of Ian Smith's cancer diagnosis. He is a cherished member of the <em>Neighbours</em> family."</p> <p>Beyond<em> Neighbours</em>, Smith appeared in the cult TV series <em>Prisoner</em> and worked extensively in theatre since the 1950s. His personal life has been marked by both joy and sorrow. His wife, Gail, passed away in 2019 after her own battle with cancer, after the couple had been married for more than 50 years.</p> <p>Smith also faced personal revelations later in life. At 54, he discovered he had been adopted after his mother, Connie, disclosed the truth before her passing. He later found his biological mother, Peg Kline, who revealed she had conceived him at 14 following a sexual assault. The two maintained a relationship until her death in 2005, also from cancer. Smith shared his adoption story on ABC’s <em>Australian Story</em>.</p> <p>Despite his health struggles, Smith remains positive and reflective, cherishing the life he has led. His impact on Australian TV has certainly solidified his place as one of the industry’s most beloved figures.</p> <p><em>Image: <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Network 10</span></em></p>

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"Profound sadness": Bali bombing hero dies at age 67

<p>Bali bombings survivor and hero Erik de Haart has died at the age of 67. </p> <p>The Sydney man was in Bali in 2002 with his Coogee Dolphins rugby league team when terrorists detonated bombs in two busy bars, killing 202 people, including 88 Australians.</p> <p>Mr De Haart was dubbed a hero after he was credited with pulling people out of the wreckage.</p> <p>He died aged 67 died of a suspected heart attack on Sunday.</p> <p>De Haart was a lifelong member of the Coogee Dolphins, with club president Wayne Hack issuing a statement after his tragic passing. </p> <p>“It is with profound sadness that we advise of the sudden passing of Coogee Dolphins life member Erik de Haart,” he said. “Erik was a loyal servant, life member and sponsor of our club."</p> <p>“He will forever be remembered in the immediate aftermath of the Bali tragedy of 2002 as a hero. Erik continued his ongoing support of the Coogee Dolphins for many years and in 2005 was honoured with a life membership."</p> <p>“The Coogee Dolphins would like to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Erik’s immediate and extended family and his many friends.”</p> <p>During the devastating 2002 attack in Bali, de Haart lost six of his friends but still helped save others by pulling them from the burning rubble. </p> <p>"I heard these girls crying for help, screaming. They were behind a section of the roof that had fallen in," de Haart told AAP in 2016.</p> <p>"The flames from the burning thatch were probably knee to mid-thigh high. I had to make a decision. Do I try and get them out and perhaps die in the attempt?"</p> <p>"I had to walk away and leave those girls to die and it's something that's haunted me for a long, long time ... It's made me feel like an impostor."</p> <p>"People say 'you're a hero'. And I remember those girls and I don't think I'm a hero."</p> <p><em>Image credits: SBS / Insight </em></p>

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Kyle Sandilands denies nasty health rumours

<p>Kyle Sandilands has been forced to deny rumours that he is faking his brain aneurysm. </p> <p>The KIIS FM radio host, who recently revealed that he needs surgery and major medical <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/kyle-sandilands-reveals-major-health-diagnosis-live-on-air" target="_blank" rel="noopener">intervention</a> to monitor a dangerous brain aneurysm, reacted to the "nasty" rumour live on air after being told about the gossip by his co-host Jackie O. </p> <p>Jackie told Kyle that media veteran Craig Bruce and radio executive Wade Kingsley were discussing Sandilands' diagnosis on his podcast <em>Game Changers: Melbourne Radio Wars</em>, sowing the seed that his health battle could be a publicity stunt. </p> <p>“You know your favourite podcast <em>Game Changers</em> … There was a rumour that popped up on their podcast, Wade, one of the hosts, he brought up a rumour in the industry about your brain aneurysm …” Henderson said.</p> <p>She then played audio from the podcast, in which Kingsley says, “I can’t believe this would be true, but a rumour has got to me this week that Kyle is actually faking his brain aneurysm. Surely there’s no possibility they’ve set this up as a stunt, is there?”</p> <p>Bruce, who had a 30-year career working at Southern Cross Austereo, believed questions may have come up regarding Sandilands’ diagnosis given he was yet to undergo “emergency surgery”.</p> <p>“It’s not true,” he began. “The emergency surgery he was talking about last Monday that hasn’t happened yet has thrown a couple of people off.”</p> <p>Bruce continued, “Don’t be surprised if there’s a living funeral. I wouldn’t be surprised if that idea is floating through the business at the moment. ‘Let’s make the most of this moment’. He’s [Sandilands] wanted to do it for a long time.”</p> <p>Kyle was quick to laugh off the rumour, but couldn't hide his surprise at the media veteran's knack for gossip. </p> <p>“I’m surprised at Craig Bruce … Years ago he was one of the most renowned radio genius’, but he hasn’t even taken his own advice here and done any research,” Sandilands said.</p> <p>“The surprise that I haven’t had the emergency surgery is no surprise to anyone who listens to the show, because I’ve gone to the surgeon and it’s a strange shape, so it’s not a simple thing to get to.</p> <p>“I’ve made it quite clear to journalists and on this show that it’s more dangerous to go in and get it out right now than it is to keep monitoring it.</p> <p>“It is dangerous, I’ve got to change my whole lifestyle which is complete s**t, but it is what it is.”</p> <p>Sandilands added doctors that would be monitoring his condition for “six months”.</p> <p><em>Image credits: KIIS FM </em></p>

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More details shared in search for missing young mother

<p>As the desperate search for Tayla Spies, a young mum who has been <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-trouble/desperate-search-for-missing-young-mother" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing in western Queensland</a> for almost two weeks continues, police have released CCTV footage in hopes of helping locate her.</p> <p>The 29-year-old mum was last seen leaving  a hotel in Dalby about 8am on Sunday February 2.</p> <p>“We have grave concerns about the health and safety of Tayla,” Detective Chief Inspector Garry Watts told the <em>ABC</em>.</p> <p>“She had a birthday just recently, she didn’t make any contact with family, which is really out of character.”</p> <p>Tayla turned 29 just six days after she went missing. </p> <p>CCTV footage showed her carrying a large bag into her her white Toyota HiLux, before she travelled towards Surat, a small town in the state's south west. </p> <p>Her vehicle, with the plate number 559 GJ7 and a distinctive black bumper bar and blacked-out wheels, was seen at the intersection of Burrowes Street and Cordelia Street in Surat at 11.10am.</p> <p>Tayla was last seen wearing a fluorescent pink long sleeve shirt and light-coloured shorts, according to police.</p> <p>However, in a social media update, her sister Rebecca said she might now be wearing different clothes. </p> <p>“She did end up changing into a white shirt with purple writing on it and a Mimco shoulder bag in the afternoon on Sunday,” she wrote.</p> <p>Her family have also appealed to the public for any information on the missing mum. </p> <p>“Please, if anyone has seen Tayla or her car, report it asap! We just want to know she’s okay and safe!”</p> <p>Police are urging anyone who was travelling between Dalby, Surat and surrounding areas, between the hours of 10.30am and 12.30pm on Sunday February 2, to check their dashcam footage. </p> <p><em>Image: Queensland Police Service/ Yahoo</em></p> <p> </p>

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Jimmy Barnes recovers from hip replacement surgery

<p>Jimmy Barnes is recovering from hip replacement surgery. </p> <p>The rocker, who has endured a tough years-long health battle, told fans over the weekend that he would be undergoing a hip replacement, and now his wife Jane Mahoney, has shared a positive health update. </p> <p>Jane informed fans via X that Barnes' surgery is complete, alongside a photo of the singer eating soup on his hospital bed. </p> <p>"Hi everyone, @jane13barnes here," she began.</p> <p>"Relieved to let you know that our Jimmy has had his hip op. Surgeons are happy and no ICU, so we're off to a good start.</p> <p>"No turntable allowed yet but good home cooking was on the menu. Bone broth and chicken soup with our organic potatoes and spinach for iron.</p> <p>"Jimmy says thank you for all the well wishes."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hi everyone, <a href="https://twitter.com/jane13barnes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jane13barnes</a> here. Relieved to let you know that our Jimmy has had his hip op. Surgeons are happy and no ICU, so we’re off to a good start. No turntable allowed yet but good home cooking was on the menu. Bone broth and chicken soup with our organic potatoes and… <a href="https://t.co/HMtl9BBTcM">pic.twitter.com/HMtl9BBTcM</a></p> <p>— Jimmy Barnes (@JimmyBarnes) <a href="https://twitter.com/JimmyBarnes/status/1888867076661727235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2025</a></p></blockquote> <p>Barnes previously revealed in a candid X post that the surgery was  "actually good news."</p> <p>"My incredible doctors have just cleared me to go back in next week to have my hip replaced with a permanent joint. Hooray!" he cheered.</p> <p>"I'm obviously not looking forward to more surgery, but believe it or not, it's actually good news.</p> <p>"It might surprise you all to know that I'm not a good patient, so apologies in advance to my darling Jane [who] is going to be back in nursing mode for the next few weeks.</p> <p>"But the temporary hip that I had in there for the last few months did its job and it got me through the amazing Cold Chisel' Big Five-0' tour.</p> <p>"I'd like to send out a big thank you to the very talented physios who strapped me up like I was in the grand final every night. That got me through the shows."</p> <p>The star's health battle began in November 2023 after he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection and later had to undergo open heart surgery in December. </p> <p><em>Image: X</em></p>

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"So disrespectful": Meghan Markle criticised for moving wheelchair user

<p>Meghan Markle has been criticised online after appearing to move a person in a wheelchair without asking permission. </p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was met with Team Canada at the True Patriot Love Foundation breakfast on Sunday to celebrate the team before the official start of the 2025 Invictus Games. </p> <p>The Sussexes were mingling with athletes when Meghan appeared to move a team member's wheelchair, but didn't appear to ask for her permission beforehand.</p> <p>In a short video clip, which was shared to Meghan's Instagram, the team member stopped talking mid-conversation as the Duchess moved her towards the group in preparation for a photograph.</p> <p>The moment struck a nerve with many people online, with one writing on X, "My daughter is in a wheelchair, and someone else trying to move it is a huge NO!"</p> <p>"Their wheelchair is an extension of themselves. Meghan is in her personal space and needs to stop."</p> <p>Many social media users took to the comment section to agree that Markle should not have moved the wheelchair unless she gained permission beforehand.</p> <p>One said, "So rude and disrespectful!", while another questioned, "Isn't that woman in the wheelchair an athlete? Why does she need to be pushed?"</p> <p>"I've had that happen it's very rude to presume you can just push someone without asking if they require assistance, disabled doesn't mean dumb," said another, while a fourth person added, "Some of the onlookers look horrified too."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram </em></p>

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Beloved mother killed in lightning strike

<p>A beloved mother has tragically died after a tree exploded following a lightning strike in New South Wales on Saturday. </p> <p>Rosanna Hashem was enjoying the afternoon in her backyard with a friend when a lightning bolt struck a tree close to her home in Cawdor, south-west of Sydney.</p> <p>Her friend was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, while Rosanna died at the scene after being pierced with wood shrapnel from the tree's explosion.</p> <p>Jemma Powell, who worked for Hashem for the past seven months, described the incident as "really tragic".</p> <p>"I was blessed to have known her for a short time," she said.</p> <p>"She was a beautiful mother of four boys, a loving wife, sole owner of her own business. She had been working hard over the past five years serving the community."</p> <p>"She was very passionate about animal welfare and just a fabulous person taken way too soon."</p> <p>Jemma has set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-rosanna-hashem?attribution_id=sl:89b17ce0-c2ad-4077-a9f9-bfcf49afa0f2&lang=en_AU&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe</a> in the wake of Rosanna's sudden death, saying she will always be remembered as "a beautiful mother of four boys (and a) loving wife".</p> <p>"Rose was not only the heart and foundation of The Groomery but also a beloved mother of four boys, a devoted wife, a cherished sister, and a dear friend to so many," the GoFundMe reads.</p> <p>"Over the past five years, she and her team poured their hearts into building a warm and trusted community, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void. Rose’s care, laughter, and kindness brought people together, creating a family - one that will forever carry her memory forward."</p> <p>NSW Ambulance spokesman David Kynaston last night said the second woman, also aged in her 40s, was taken to Liverpool Hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.</p> <p>"Both (women) had been seated about six metres from a large tree and this had been struck by a lightning bolt, which literally caused the tree to explode, sending debris all over the place," Kynaston said.</p> <p>"This was a freak... traumatic and tragic incident for the family involved but also very confronting for emergency services."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Facebook</em></p>

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Hollywood legend's cause of death revealed

<p>Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, best known for directing <em>Dune</em>, <em>Blue Velvet</em>, <em>Mulholland Drive </em>and the unforgettable <em>Twin Peaks</em> series passed away on January 16 at the age of 78. Now, his cause of death has been officially confirmed.</p> <p>According to TMZ, which obtained Lynch’s death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the legendary director died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dehydration was also listed as a significant contributing factor.</p> <p>Lynch’s family shared the news of his passing on social media last month: “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the family’s statement on Facebook read. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the doughnut and not on the hole.’”</p> <p>In the days leading up to his death, Lynch had been affected by the deadly wildfires near Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles. However, his longtime producer, Sabrina Sutherland, confirmed that he had safely evacuated his home at the time.</p> <p>Lynch had been battling health issues for years, having been diagnosed with emphysema in 2020. In a November 2024 interview with <em>People</em>, the filmmaker admitted that he relied on supplemental oxygen for daily activities. He also reflected on his decades-long smoking habit, which began at the age of eight and ended in 2022.</p> <p>“What you sow is what you reap,” Lynch said at the time. “You’re literally playing with fire. It can bite you. I took a chance, and I got bit.”</p> <p>His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood stars, including actor Kyle MacLachlan, who worked with Lynch on <em>Dune, Blue Velvet </em>and <em>Twin Peaks</em>.</p> <p>“Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my comprehension, David Lynch plucked me out of obscurity to star in his first and last big-budget movie,” MacLachlan wrote on Instagram. “While the world has lost a remarkable artist, I’ve lost a dear friend who imagined a future for me and allowed me to travel in worlds I could never have conceived on my own.”</p> <p>Naomi Watts, who starred in <em>Mulholland Drive</em>, also paid tribute, sharing her heartbreak over Lynch’s passing: “My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave… The world will not be the same without him,” she wrote on Instagram. She praised his “exquisite storytelling, which elevated cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers across the globe.”</p> <p>While Lynch will be dearly missed, his legacy as an innovative and visionary filmmaker will continue to influence the world of cinema for years to come.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Readers response: What does ‘self-care’ look like for you now compared to earlier years?

<p>We asked our readers what self-care looks like for them during their retirement years. Here's what you said. </p> <p><strong>Anne Henderson</strong> - More time and focus on my strength and fitness, and all of those things that will help with independence in old age. More saying no to society’s expectations … (including whether my 70 year old face and my clothing are acceptable to others)…. my routine has become simpler for this reason, not more complicated. Self care in older age to me is liberation from the shackles of all of the above.</p> <p><strong>Marie Jones</strong> - Definitely focusing on strength and balance hence exercise class and walking. Happy with my grey hair but always moisturising and have toned down make-up. I wear what's comfortable for me.</p> <p><strong>Dawn Dominick</strong> - Endless moisturising of my entire body not just my face any more.</p> <p><strong>Margie Buckingham</strong> - Love having long baths to relax in. Going to the podiatrist every month. Moisturising twice daily. Not wearing makeup unless it’s a special occasion. Wearing comfortable clothes. Considering stopping the every 5 week hair colouring. </p> <div dir="auto" style="font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #080809; color: #080809; font-size: 15px;"><em>Image credits: Shutterstock </em></div>

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Kyle Sandilands shares grim new health update

<p>Just days after Kyle Sandilands revealed he has to undergo surgery for a <a href="https://o60.me/vwv7ix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">brain aneurysm</a>, the radio star recently found another aneurysm in his chest. </p> <p>During the <em>Kyle and Jackie O Show</em>, the radio shock jock explained he had been discussing his options with surgeons and specialists when he was told the grim update. </p> <p>“They found another one in my chest and that’s a separate surgery and I have very bad calcium build-up in the heart where I’m likely to have a heart attack,” he shared. </p> <p>Sandilands said he has a 25 per cent chance of having a heart attack in the next five years “if I do nothing about that”.</p> <p>He also revealed that the surgery for the brain aneurysm will involve drilling a large hole in his skull.</p> <p>"It's in the front right hand side of my brain... they have to drill a hole through my skull the size of a drinking glass, pull that bit of skull out, and go into the brain," he explained. </p> <p>"They [will] put a titanium clip on the vein where the problem is and then they stitch me up with a plastic surgeon."</p> <p>"That will mean I have this huge scar from the forehead to top of ear and they would have to drill a hole in my skull, go into the brain and clip it off," he continued. </p> <p>On the 3rd of February, Sandilands first made his diagnosis public, saying: "I have a brain aneurysm and it requires immediate attention, brain surgery," and that he could need up to eight weeks off the air. </p> <p>He went on to explain that his brain aneurysm was “not a blockage” but rather a “puncture”.</p> <p><em>Image: KIIS FM</em></p>

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AFL legend dies at age 43

<p>AFL West Coast premiership winner Adam Hunter has died at the age of 43. </p> <p>The athlete was found unresponsive just after midnight in Bunbury, south of Perth, and could not be revived.</p> <p>Hunter was coach of the South Bunbury reserves team and had attended training on Tuesday night prior to his death, before he returned home complaining of chest pains and an ambulance was called to the house he shares with his mother.</p> <p>WA Police issued a statement on Wednesday, saying, “About 12:20am this morning, 5 February 2025, police and St John Ambulance were called to a residence in Withers upon report of a non-responsive male."</p> <p>“Upon arrival paramedics immediately commenced first aid, however; the man could not be revived. The 43-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene."</p> <p>“The death is being considered non-suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.”</p> <p>Hunter played 151 games for the Eagles and the defender turned swingman solidified his place in history at the 2006 grand final.</p> <p>He kicked West Coast’s last goal of the game, his celebration becoming an iconic moment in club history as they sealed victory over the Sydney Swans after falling short in the same match-up in the 2005 decider.</p> <p>“We are devastated by the loss of 2006 premiership Eagle Adam Hunter,” West Coast said in a statement on Wednesday. “Our thoughts are with his family, teammates and friends.”</p> <p><em>Image credits: West Coast Eagles </em></p>

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Beloved Man About the House actor passes away

<p>English actor Brian Murphy best known for his role as George Roper in <em>Man About the House </em>and its spinoff series <em>George and Mildred</em> has died aged 92. </p> <p>The star's agent confirmed he died on Sunday at his home in Kent, with his wife and actress, Linda Regan, by his side. </p> <p>"It is with the greatest of sadness that we have to announce the death of our client actor Brian Murphy," the actor's agent, Thomas Bowington, said in a statement to <em>Deadline</em>. </p> <p>"It is almost impossible to describe the depth of his talent and humanity. A truly joyful and profoundly good hearted man."</p> <p>Regan has since paid tribute to the actor, who she was married to for over 30 years, with an emotional message. </p> <p>"My love for you will never die. RIP sweetheart," she wrote to X, alongside a photo of them kissing. </p> <p>"I will love you forever darling, and all your wishes will be carried out as you wanted. My soulmate," she continued in a follow-up tweet.</p> <p>"I know we will meet again, until then I'll hold on to the love we shared for 35 years."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">I will love you forever darling, and all your wishes will be carried out as you wanted. My soulmate. I know we will meet again, until then I’ll hold on to the love we shared for 35 years <a href="https://t.co/i8nNIkZYTc">https://t.co/i8nNIkZYTc</a></p> <p>— Linda Regan (@Linda_Regan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Linda_Regan/status/1886769269150560670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote> <p><em>'Allo 'Allo! </em>star Vicki Michelle also paid tribute to the actor, saying she was "so so sad" to hear of his death. </p> <p>"Great actor and Gorgeous friend, always fun. My heart goes out to Linda and family. Such a Wonderful couple."</p> <p>Murphy started out acting in theatre and tv in the '60s before being cast in the sitcom, <em>Man About the House</em>, in 1973. </p> <p>He rose to fame shortly after, starring alongside  Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett in the sitcom which ran for six seasons. </p> <p>Murphy continued playing his character George in the spinoff series, <em>George and Mildred</em>, which ran for five seasons. </p> <p>He was also in films including <em>The Booze Cruise, Sparrows Can't Sing</em> and T<em>he Boy Friend</em>.</p> <p><em>Image: Paul Grover/ Shutterstock Editorial</em></p> <p> </p>

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Tiger Woods reveals sad family tragedy

<p>Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) that his mother Kultida Woods had passed away at the age of 81. </p> <p>"It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning," the legendary golfer began his tribute shared on social media. </p> <p>"My Mum was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable," he continued.</p> <p>"She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible."</p> <p>The athlete added: "She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie," Tiger's children with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, before thanking everyone for their "support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time".</p> <p>He signed off the message with: "Love you Mum," and a photo of his mum smiling. </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/DFqGymgRsnY/?utm_source=ig_embed&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/DFqGymgRsnY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Tiger Woods (@tigerwoods)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Her cause of death has not been revealed. </p> <p>Tiger's post was flooded with messages of condolences from stars in the sporting world, including NFL great Tom Brady, and A-List stars including Justin Timberlake and Mark Wahlberg. </p> <p>"So sorry for your loss. I send you a big hug ❤️" former tennis champion Rafael Nadal wrote.</p> <p>"We're so sorry for your loss, Tiger," the official United States Golf Association said.</p> <p>Woods once described his mother as the "enforcer" who was very "tough" on him in a 2017 interview. </p> <p>“My dad was always the person who would plant seeds and give me encouragement but also would say things that would fester inside me that wouldn’t come to fruition for a while,” Woods said.</p> <p>“He was very worldly and deep in his thinking. My mom was the enforcer. My dad may have been in the Special Forces, but I was never afraid of him.</p> <p>“My mom’s still here and I’m still deathly afraid of her. She’s a very tough, tough old lady, very demanding. She was the hand, she was the one, I love her so much, but she was tough."</p> <p>Over the years Kultida has supported her son through his golfing achievements and career milestone, including in 2019 when he was awarded a Medal Of Freedom in Washington by President Donald Trump. </p> <p>In 2022, she attended his World Golf Hall of Fame Induction, and up until last week she reportedly attended her son's TGL match in Florida. </p> <p><em>Image: SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/ Shutterstock Editorial</em></p>

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Essendon coach dies aged 59 following cancer battle

<p>Essendon VFL and assistant coach Dale Tapping has passed away aged 59 following a battle with cancer. </p> <p>The football veteran was first diagnosed with myeloma, an aggressive form of blood cancer, two years ago. </p> <p>Despite his health battle, Tapping played a key role leading the Bombers forwards in 2024, and late last year, he was announced as the club's VFL coach for 2025 and 2026. </p> <p>Tapping passed away on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family. </p> <p>“On behalf of everyone at the Essendon Football Club, we are deeply saddened by Dale’s loss,” club president Dave Barham said.</p> <p>“Dale was a man of impeccable character who was universally loved and respected by those who were lucky enough to have crossed paths with him over his 28 years in the football industry.</p> <p>“Our club’s thoughts are with his wife Kellie, children Summer and Mason, and the extended Tapping family at this most challenging of times.</p> <p>“He has left a lasting impact on the Essendon Football Club and across the broader football community, and will be remembered as a selfless individual whose passion and care for people and the game was evident in everything he did.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Essendon Football Club is in mourning after the passing of VFL Senior Coach Dale Tapping on Tuesday morning.</p> <p>A universally loved football person, Tapping bravely fought Myeloma, a form of blood cancer, for over two years.</p> <p>Rest in peace, Tapps ❤️</p> <p>— Essendon FC (@essendonfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/essendonfc/status/1886562363937316975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></p></blockquote> <p>Essendon's AFL coach Brad Scott also paid tribute to his friend and colleague. </p> <p>“Dale was an outstanding coach, but his true legacy lies in the profound impact he had on players and staff personally,” Scott said.</p> <p>“His dedication to their growth — both on and off the field — along with his genuine love for seeing people succeed were qualities admired by all.</p> <p>“It was a privilege to have coached with him, and his legacy at the club will endure through the players and staff he mentored throughout his career.</p> <p>“Dale will be deeply missed by the AFL industry and everyone at the Bombers. Our thoughts are with his wife Kellie, and children Summer and Mason, who have shown incredible strength throughout this difficult time.”</p> <p>Brisbane Lions head coach and former colleague Chris Fagan also paid tribute, by recalling Tapping's impact on his first years at the club. </p> <p>“I met Dale at a Leading Teams leadership seminar in 2016. I immediately admired his enthusiasm and love for coaching and AFL football,” Fagan said.</p> <p>He also recalled how Tapping's positive and resilient attitude helped the Brisbane Lions progress, adding that the VFL coach's “fingerprints are all over” their 2023 premiership. </p> <p>“He was a fantastic football person, a super coach, a great Dad to Summer and Mason and husband to Kel. We will all miss him dearly.”</p> <p>Tapping first went public with his diagnosis in April 2023, sharing how difficult it had been to decide how to tell their kids.</p> <p>“Talking to them, that was ... I’m getting a bit emotional now,” he said at the time.</p> <p>“That’d be the hardest conversation I’ve ever had to have." </p> <p>He is survived by his wife Kellie, and children Summer and Mason. </p> <p><em>Image: X</em></p>

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Peter Overton opens up on health battle

<p>Nine News star Peter Overton has opened up about the brutal health battle that's kept him away from the news desk over the past few weeks. </p> <p>The presenter had to undergo surgery on his vocal chords, after doctors found a polyp that urgently needed to be removed. </p> <p>“I took six weeks annual leave, and then my voice suddenly said, I’m on annual leave as well. I got very husky and raspy over the holidays, and went to the GP. He sent me to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon, and suddenly the holiday turned into an operation in a Sydney hospital,”  Overton said.</p> <p>“I had a polyp, quite a large polyp on one of my vocal cords.</p> <p>"They stick a camera up your nose and then down into your vocal cord, and then on a big screen, you see your vocal cords. And I saw this. It was like a big blister, a lump just hanging off the cord.</p> <p>“And I must admit, it scared the living daylights out of me."</p> <p>The polyp was removed three days later and he could return home after a day in recovery, but was unable to talk for a week. </p> <p>“It was interesting being mute. If I went to get the milk, I’d write an email to myself and it would say I’d have to show it to someone!”</p> <p>News of Overton’s health scare first emerged earlier this month, when his wife, Jess Rowe, revealed that he was on <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/jess-rowe-explains-peter-overton-s-absence-from-the-news-desk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extended leave</a>. </p> <p>Overton shared that he's been working with a speech pathologist to get his voice back to what it was like before. </p> <p>"I've worked with a great speech pathologist who has got me back to the point I'm at," he said.</p> <p>"And three weeks since the operation, I'm doing the news again."</p> <p>"The human body is amazing. I've really learned that, and I've learned about the healing process, and I've learned about how intricate your vocal chords are and what they do," he added. </p> <p>"It's been fascinating."</p> <p><em>Image: Nine News/ Instagram</em></p> <p> </p>

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Nova radio star speaks out on "shameful" paparazzi photos

<p><em>Nova </em>radio host Kate Ritchie has issued a public statement on Monday morning announcing that she will be taking a break from the<em> Fitzy and Wippa with Kate Ritchie </em>program to focus on her mental health. </p> <p>The announcement comes days after the<em> Daily Mail </em>published invasive paparazzi photos that showed Ritchie appearing distressed while answering a phone call in a park. </p> <p>In a statement released to Instagram, Ritchie slammed the paparazzi for their "relentless stalking".</p> <p>“The images of me taken last week show that I wasn’t OK on that day. My struggle is not helped by the relentless stalking of the paparazzi, in fact they are making it much worse,” she wrote.</p> <p>“Due to their constant harassment, they significantly add pressure and make my recovery that much more difficult.”</p> <p>"To those profiting from invading my privacy, a simple question - would you treat your sister, mother or daughter the same, if they had similar challenges?” she continued. </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/DFltgAPSlyj/?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/DFltgAPSlyj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Kate Ritchie (@kateritchieofficial)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>She admitted that her mental health issues were “deeply personal” and had “proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined". </p> <p>Ritchie did not disclose how long her break from the show will be, but thanked listeners for their support. </p> <p>The<em> Daily Mail </em>received backlash for their story about Ritchie with paparazzi photos and video showing her crying while on the phone. </p> <p>The publication posted the video on to their social media, with many slamming the footage for intruding on her privacy. </p> <p>“The Daily Mail’s video of Kate Ritchie is f**ked. You don’t post that,” one person wrote. </p> <p>“What a horrible intrusion on her privacy when she is obviously going through a tough time. Have a heart and back off,” another commented. </p> <p>“She is clearly going through something and struggling. Instead of calling authorities or asking her if she needed help or was OK, they recorded her. horrible,” another person wrote.</p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Parents of Laos poisoning victims speak out

<p>Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, were on a the trip of a lifetime backpacking through Southeast Asia on their gap year when they fell seriously ill. </p> <p>The 19-year-old friends were staying at the popular Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng last November, when they were rushed to hospital after a night out with suspected <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-trouble/two-aussie-teens-poisoned-in-laos-identified" target="_blank" rel="noopener">methanol poisoning</a>. </p> <p>The teens were among six tourists who died in the mass poisoning. </p> <p>The backpacker hostel has since shut down, and while the Laos government said it was "profoundly saddened" by the deaths and vowed to prosecute those responsible, months later, the girls' families are still searching for answers. </p> <p>In an exclusive interview with <em>60 Minutes </em>journalist Tara Brown, their parents – Mark and Michelle Jones alongside Sam and Shaun Bowles – said the Laos government has refused to meet with them since the teenagers’ deaths.</p> <p>“We’ve heard nothing,” Mark said in the interview on Sunday. </p> <p>"For them not to reach out is, that's just not good enough."</p> <p>When it came to the Laos government's response, both families felt there was a lack of empathy and accountability. </p> <p>After the backpacker hostel was shut down and eight staff were <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/eight-people-detained-over-laos-methanol-poisoning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">detained and released</a>, the investigation has seemingly stalled. </p> <p>"It seems like a complete cover-up," Mark said, claiming there was a lack of transparency in the investigation. </p> <p>"We haven't heard anything from the Laos government. Not a thing," Shaun added. "It's appalling."</p> <p>"The Laos government sent their condolences via the federal police, and that to us means nothing, nothing at all," Shaun continued.</p> <p>The parents hope that by speaking out about the dangers of methanol poisoning, others will be able to avoid suffering similar tragedies in their own families. </p> <p>“I cannot have my daughter’s passing not mean anything," Mark said. </p> <p>"If this gets parents to have a conversation with their kids if they're off travelling, then that's something," Shaun added.</p> <p>All four parents said they had no confidence the truth could ever be revealed, but they still want justice and answers. </p> <p>"We want some form of closure," Mark said.</p> <p>"We want to understand that people who have done wrong by our daughter and Holly and the other people are going to be brought to justice."</p> <p><em>Images: Nine/ 60 Minutes</em></p>

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