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Hamish Blake receives Order of Australia

Hamish Blake has received his Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) during a "humbling" ceremony at NSW's Government House. The comedian and presenter shared photos of the special day on Instagram, beaming alongside his wife Zoe Foster Blake. "OMG this guy got his OAM!" Zoë shared alongside a photo of Hamish with his new Medal of the Order of Australia. She described "a humbling ceremony, full of amazing people showing up and bettering the world". On Instagram, Hamish shared a sweet photo from the day, captioning the photo, "Very honoured to today receive my OAM next to my life MVP and always BOG." Blake was one of 737 Australians on this year's King's Birthday honours list, celebrating a wide array of people across dozens of industries who have made a difference in society. Hamish received his award for his service to the arts as an entertainer and to the community. After learning about his award, Hamish said, "I am of course extremely honoured, and now feel very guilty I didn't even get the King a birthday present." Governor-General David Hurley congratulated those who were recognised, saying, "Some names are well-known, but the vast majority are not – they are people who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a difference in our community. Image credits: Instagram

Hamish Blake reveals single most life-changing interview moment

Hamish Blake has revealed the A-list celebrity's candid answer to an interview questions that had a profound impact on his perspective. The radio and TV host appeared on the latest episode of the ABC program The Assembly, in which celebrities appear in front of a classroom of Australian university students, all of whom are autistic and studying journalism, and have permission to ask whatever questions they want. After Blake's extensive career, student Silas was keen to ask about what celebrity had the biggest impact on him. “You’ve interviewed a lot of people over the years, what answer to a question has most changed your perspective on life?” Silas asked a clearly-impressed Blake. “Ooooh … really good,” he responded. “We had Richard Branson on [Hamish and Andy], and one of the guys on our radio show, Jack, he basically said to him, ‘You are a billionaire. Can we just go downstairs to the ATM, can you give me a thousand dollars? It’s nothing to you but it will change my month’.” Blake went on to explain that the British entrepreneur gave a surprising response that has stayed with him ever since. “He was like, ‘I’ll tell you what – there’s something I’d give you all my money for’, and Jack’s like, ‘really?’ and [Richard] goes, ‘your age’. “I was like, that’s interesting. Jack was 22, and we were like, ‘What do you mean by that?’ and he said, 'I’d happily be broke and 22 than a billionaire and 68’, or whatever he was at the time.” Blake said the answer had "always stuck with him" and given him a new appreciation for ageing and freedom. “It’s true. I think that it will be true for all of us. As we get older, you’re like, ‘OK, money’s thing in life, a tool that can certainly take some bad situations and discomfort away, but it’s not happiness’. It’s nowhere near the exhilaration of getting to live, and all the best stuff is free,” he said. “I think about that all the time … That always stuck with me, that idea that we’ve got something immediately available to us, that in the future we’d give all our material possessions for.” Image credits: ABC

Huge names on board to overturn Hamish and Andy’s Olympic Village ban

Hamish and Andy's lifetime ban from entering the Olympic village could soon be overturned, as high profile supporters sign a petition for their return. Just last week the duo made headlines around the country when Andy revealed that he and Hamish copped the ban from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2012, after they <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-trouble/hilarious-reason-why-hamish-and-andy-are-banned-for-life-from-olympic-village" target="_blank" rel="noopener">broke security protocols</a> at the London Games. The boys, who were invited to the event, could not get into the Olympic village due to a clerical error, so they decided to sneak in with the help of an Aussie who helped them get in through someone else's pass. After telling the hilarious story on air, Triple M's Rush Hour have launched a petition called: “We Urge the IOC to Revoke Hamish and Andy’s Olympic Ban.” Several high profile individuals have since signed the petition including Mark Geyer, Grant Hackett, Tom Rockliffe and Wil Anderson. And now, Queensland premier Steven Miles has also jumped on board. “This does sound like a real injustice to me,” he said on the show on Thursday. “I’ve been hearing about your campaign and I’ve signed the petition.” He also said that he would do whatever he can to convince the IOC to have the ban overturned by the time Brisbane hosts the Olympics in 2032. “I’ll do whatever I can to try to convince the IOC to make changes, and obviously come 2032, we’ll have some say in the arrangements then too,” he said. “Hamish and Andy, they’ve served their time, and it’s time to let them back in.” Image: Triple M

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Hilarious reason why Hamish and Andy are "banned for life" from Olympic village

It's not easy to get banned from the Olympic village, but somehow Andy Lee and Hamish Blake have managed to do just that. Despite being warned to “not to talk about this ever”, Andy threw caution to the wind during an interview with Triple M's The Rush Hour With Leisel Jones, Liam & Dobbo on Tuesday. He explained that he and Hamish copped the ban from the International Olympic Committee after an incident during the 2012 London games. “Hamish and I were given the honour of speaking to the (Australian) Olympians before it started,” Andy began. “There’s a lot of applications and security you have to fill out to get into the Olympic village … and someone who filled out the forms put my birth date as that day’s date," he continued. Despite that fact that it was clearly an admin error, the authorities refused entry to the duo on the day of the speech. Funnily enough, a quick-thinking Aussie came to the rescue and managed to sneak him in. “I won’t name who, but someone on the team said, ‘Hey, I can bring an outfit out. You look a little bit like one of the high jumpers,’” Andy recalled. “Suddenly I went through on someone else’s (pass) and we snuck in, which was obviously a huge breach of security at a time when they were trying to prove that security was tight.” Hamish and Andy delivered their speech and mingled with all the athletes, but their little lie was called out 90 minutes later, when the security team realised they'd been tricked. “They dragged us and put us in separate rooms and there was a lot of interrogation,” Andy said. “We were … just tight-lipped, and then the head of security came in.” In another stroke of luck, the head of security turned out to be an Aussie, who recognised the duo. “He went, ‘Hamish and Andy, what are you guys doing here?’ We explained, and he was more understanding,” the comedian said. However, because of their actions, the Australian Olympic team was also punished, with some of their visitor passes revoked. “That’s why I wasn’t really proud of what happened,” Andy said. “I hate the fact that some people missed out.” The IOC also made it clear to the duo that they weren't welcome back to the village. “We had to agree to be banned for life,” Andy recalled to the amusement of the Triple M hosts. Liam Flanagan jokingly suggested to Andy: “I think the campaign needs to start here. We need the ban lifted for Brisbane 2032!” To which he replied: “or, (we could try) another sneak in … let’s double down!” Images: Instagram

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Hamish Blake shares major health scare

Hamish Blake has shared the details of a drastic health that resulted in surgery and a series of stitches on his face. The TV presenter took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, revealing that he had to have a skin cancer cut from his forehead. While he was quick to make a joke about the procedure, calling it a “mini-facelift”, he followed up with a serious message for his followers. Sharing a close-up photo of the stitches in his forehead, he wrote: “Got a mini facelift! I love it!” “I’m doing the other side in a few weeks. #love #tinylift #bitbybit.” But in the second photo, he wrote, “OK not really ... This is my reminder to anyone who needs it (ie: everyone) to get your skin checked every six months.” He added, “By the way, everything is totally fine, but glad she got caught very early).” After a particularly harsh summer, Hamish Blake joins a long line of celebs who have battled skin cancers, while reminding Aussies to keep on top of their routine skin checks. <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/hugh-jackman-s-health-scare" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hugh Jackman</a> had two biopsies after doctors became concerned that he may have skin cancers on his nose. While the tests came back clear, the Hollywood legend issued a warning to his followers, saying if his scare “reminds even one person to put on sunscreen with a high SPF, then I’m happy.” Journalist and news presenter <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/deb-knight-urges-influencers-to-stop-glorifying-tanning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deb Knight</a> also issued a recent warning about “glorifying tanning” after sharing the results of her annual skin check up. Knight shared a series of photos showing the sun damage on her skin, writing, "Got off pretty lightly from my annual skin check. Just a few barnacles zapped but nothing serious this time round.” "Timely reminder to get your skin checked and protect it from the sun in the first place," she added, before tagging two melanoma treatment specialists and the Melanoma Institute Australia. Image credits: Getty Images / Instagram

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Papa Swift vs Paparazzi: Taylor Swift's dad accused of assault

In the midst of celebrations marking the conclusion of Taylor Swift's Eras tour in Sydney, an unexpected and troubling incident has emerged involving her father – Scott Swift. The 71-year-old has been accused of assaulting an Australian photographer, Ben McDonald, in the early hours of Tuesday morning at a Sydney wharf in Neutral Bay. According to reports confirmed by NSW Police, the alleged altercation occurred around 2:30am, following Taylor Swift's final performance in the city. It's said that Taylor and her father had been enjoying post-show festivities when the incident took place, tarnishing what should have been a joyous occasion. McDonald, who serves as the chief executive of Matrix Media Group, recounted the events to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13128721/Taylor-Swift-father-Scott-assault-photographer-Sydney-wharf.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail Australia</a>, shedding light on the confrontation. He stated that Taylor and Scott arrived at the wharf after travelling from Homebush on a luxury superyacht named Quantum. McDonald claims that after they disembarked, Scott allegedly 'charged' at him. McDonald originally thought that it was a security guard, and was surprised when he realised it was Taylor's dad. "In 23 years of taking pictures, I have never seen anything like it," he told the Daily Mail. "He probably decided he needed to defend his daughter, for some reason... She got off the boat, she walked towards security guards who were shoving umbrellas in our faces, and then he charged." Footage capturing the moments leading up to and following the alleged assault has surfaced, providing some insight into the incident. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13128721/Taylor-Swift-father-Scott-assault-photographer-Sydney-wharf.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The video</a> shows Taylor and her father walking up from the wharf, shielded by large umbrellas held by security guards. Amid the commotion, McDonald attempted to capture the scene, and was obstructed by the guards protecting Taylor and her companions, including Mr Swift. In the aftermath, McDonald reported the incident to authorities. He did not sustain serious injuries, though he described experiencing discomfort and soreness on the left side of his face. Images: YouTube

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Update on Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake's terrifying break-in

Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake have revealed details of the terrifying break-in at their rental home in Woollahra, while the couple and their two children, Rudy and Sonny, slept. The thief, identified as Daniel Booth, broke into the couple's four-bedroom home in December 2021 and stole the keys to their Land Rover and Zoe's bag which contained the keys to her Tesla, $1000 in cash, and her designer wallet. Booth was arrested hours later, with the help of a tracking device installed in the stolen Land Rover, and faced Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to a raft of charges related to a crime spree which occurred at the time, including a few other stolen vehicles and bags. Booth also admitted to groping a female Corrective Services officer while in custody before telling her: "Sorry miss." In 2018, Booth was serving a jail sentence for robbery with a serious weapon, and was released on parole in late 2021 before committing his Sydney-wide crime spree only weeks later, before getting arrested again after stealing from the Blakes. Crown prosecutor Maeve Curry revealed that the thief has been complaining of "paranoia and delusional thoughts" over the past 18 months, so the sentencing judge would have to balance "the community's interest in protection and also in punishment being imposed' against the difficulty of 'his personal circumstances'." Judge Donna Woodburne will sentence Booth in February 2024. He will remain behind bars until he returns to court. Image: Getty

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Radio host mourns passing of wife after 30-year marriage

Queensland radio host Bill McDonald is mourning the loss of his wife following her "courageous battle" with cancer. He and Julianne had been married for 30-years before her tragic passing on Wednesday and share four sons together. Their eldest son, Jordan, shared the sad news on Facebook, with a heartbreaking photo of him holding his mother's hand on the hospital bed. “On behalf of the McDonald family, we are deeply saddened to share that Mum passed away early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer,” he wrote. “We love you and will miss you dearly.” McDonald took some time off his new role as Ray Hadley's Brisbane 4BC radio replacement following the devastating news. His colleague Gary Hardgrave covered for him and broke the news to 4BC listeners. “Gary Hardgrave here in the chair this morning for Bill McDonald. Look, I have some sad news to share with 4BC listeners this morning,” he said. He then explained the situation and shared Jordan's Facebook post, before adding: “We are thinking of Bill and his four sons at this dreadful and difficult time.” McDonald and Julianne share four sons together, Jordan, Hamish, William, and James. McDonald was Channel Seven newsreader for Brisbane before he took over Hadley‘s radio slot on 4BC, after Hadley's long-running morning program was discontinued. McDonald was named the new host of the 9am-noon slot on weekdays in September. Images: Facebook

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Stepson of billionaire trapped on sub called out for gross behaviour

The stepson of the billionaire trapped onboard the OceanGate Titanic submersible has been called out online for attending a rock concert while his step-father remains missing in the Atlantic Ocean. Brian Szasz is the stepson of billionaire Hamish Harding, who is trapped on the missing vessel along with four others, days after the group left on an expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic. While rescue efforts continue to locate the group, Szasz has caused a stir online after being spotted with a beaming smile attending a Blink-182. Among those furious and confused by Szasz's actions was rapper Cardi B, who slammed the man on Instagram to her 167 million followers. "One of the billionaires that's missing underwater from that submarine s–t …Their stepson is at a concert, right?" Cardi B starts. The rapper noted that she felt that attending a concert, and post about it online amid the search and rescue of a loved one felt tone deaf. "People is like, um, 'What is he supposed to do? Be sad at the house? Is he supposed to go look for him himself?' Yes," she said. "Isn't it sad that you a whole f—ing billionaire and nobody gives a f–k about you?" the rapper asks. "That's crazy. I'd rather be broke. I'd rather be broke and poor, but knowing that I'm loved." Szasz fired back at the rapper, telling her to "show some class for once in your life", while he responded to the media storm after he claimed his family "would've wanted him to go" to the concert. "Yes, I went to @Blink182 last night. What am I supposed to do, sit at home and watch the news? Not sorry this band has helped me through hard times since 1998." Just hours after the online backlash over attending the concert, Szasz was once again being slammed online for flirting with an OnlyFans model on Twitter. Szasz retweeted an image of Only Fans it-girl Brea flashing her backside in a G-string with the caption, “can i sit on u” on the social media site, with Szasz responding, “Yes please!” The post came just minutes after he asked followers to “please keep my family in your prayers.” One commenter wrote of the unusual behaviour, “Lmao quote tweeting a thirst trap while your stepdad is lost at sea is wild business”, as another slammed, “Unreal to be tweeting this [right now.]” Another user added, “This guy loves blink-182 and having ladies sit on his face and he’s not afraid to let the world know.” Image credits: Facebook / Action Aviation

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Project host Hamish MacDonald ties the knot

The Project host Hamish MacDonald has married his longtime partner, Jacob Fitzroy, with his co-hosts sharing snaps of the wedding online. Pictures of the special day were posted on The Project’s Twitter account as MacDonald deactivated his social media accounts in 2020. The three shots saw the TV host donning a traditional Scottish kilt, while Fitzroy dazzled in a classic black tux and white bow tie. In one image, the pair were shown in an outdoor setting surrounded by friends being showered with confetti. Another snap shows the newlyweds smiling sweetly at each other. In a video posted on Twitter, co-host Georgie Tunny announced the news, saying, “There has been a wedding in The Project family this weekend; our very own Hamish MacDonald and his longtime partner Jacob. “Here are some cheeky little snaps – don’t they both look stupidly handsome and so gorgeous. And we are so thrilled for them. They could not look more in love.” She went on to say that she would “start crying”. “They are so beyond beautiful.” Sarah Harris added, “I love the kilt,” while Michael Hing joked, “Didn’t get an invite for some reason, don’t know why.” The others were quick to note he was working. Tunny said, “I just hope that they had the most magical day.” MacDonald made his first red carpet appearance with Fitzroy in June 2019 when they attended the GQ Gentlemen’s Ball in Melbourne, where the TV host was serving as moderator. “I’m always proud to stand beside my best friend and favourite human,” he captioned an image of him and Fitzroy kissing in a photo booth. “And while I hope that one day soon it won’t be newsworthy to hold the hand of the person you love, for now, we’d both like to say thank you for the overwhelming messages of love and support.” The lead-up to the nuptials wasn't all smooth sailing with the police called to a party at MacDonald’s Sydney home in March 2023 following complaints from neighbours after festivities allegedly continues for six hours. The party was reportedly held to celebrate the upcoming wedding. Image credit: Twitter

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"I'm lovin' it": McDonald's face public outcry over unfortunately placed ad

McDonald's has faced the wrath of angry locals in Cornwall, UK, after a poorly placed advertisement was called out for being "tasteless". The advertisement in question was for the fast food franchise's new McCrispy burger, which was placed in a prime position on the side of a bus stop. However, what the company didn't realise was that the sign right next to it pointed to Penmount Crematorium across the road, in an unfortunate yet humorous coincidence. Local media outlet <a href="https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/mcdonalds-remove-tasteless-sign-opposite-8133444" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CornwallLive</a> was the first to report on the poorly placed ad, and asked local residents if they thought the sign should stay or go. "Fell off the chair laughing," one commenter who saw the picture online said. "I'm lovin' it," wrote another, in reference to the popular McDonald's slogan. "I only recently lost 2 loved ones & to be honest if I'd seen that sign near the crematorium I would have smiled. I don't find it offensive at all," said another. "My parents are in this crematorium. My old man had a brilliant sense of humour, so I'm sure he would have chuckled at this!" another added. One concerned local said, "I think how funny it is will probably depend on how long ago you followed the crematorium sign wearing a black tie." One woman, who's mother-in-law was cremated at the crematorium, said, "Although I can see the funny side, it is tasteless and I'm sure some grieving family members won't like to see it when visiting Penmount for the funeral and cremation of a loved one." Cornwall Council, who are in charge of both the crematorium and the bus shelter, have yet to comment on the matter, while McDonald's are taking the concerns about the ad seriously. A spokesperson told CornwallLive, "We were unaware of the road sign in the vicinity of this bus stop. However, in light of the concerns raised by CornwallLive, we have asked for our advertisement to be removed." Image credits: Twitter

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"Our Berty boy has died": Zoe and Hamish mourn the passing of beloved cat

Zoe and Hamish Blake are mourning the death of their beloved cat just days after their <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/inside-hamish-and-zoe-foster-blake-s-insane-10th-wedding-anniversary-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10th wedding anniversary</a>. The skincare mogul shared the devastating news to Instagram with a series of photos with their pet cat, Meowbert. “Our Berty boy has died. In his sleep, on his favourite chair. How fortunate we were to share his life, to have his company, his affection, his energy and presence with us every day,” her caption began. “Sixteen years of exquisite companionship, affection, sweet little paw pads and the specific and lovely knowledge that the smallest heartbeat in our family was always nearby.” Zoe then revealed that she and Meowbert fell in love with Hamish at the same time, making his passing more difficult. “Oh, I will miss him deeply! He sat on my desk as I wrote, he moved around from apartment to apartment with me in my twenties,” she continued. <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/CmIs04tPrIV/?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/CmIs04tPrIV/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by ZOË FOSTER BLAKE (@zotheysay)</a> </div> </blockquote> “He fell in love with Hamish at the same time I did, he permitted our babies to pat and tug and chase him, he allowed me to cuddle his soft, arthritis-riddled body every morning...There was no finer feline, no cuter face, no better friend. “Vale Meowbert.” Several of the couple’s friends and followers offered their condolences following Meowbert’s death. “I’m so sorry to hear this news, what a lovely companion,” one wrote. “Oh Zoe.I’m so sorry. What a wonderful friend he was to you. I’m so glad I met him !! He had the BEST life. Sending big love,” another commented. “Oh Zo, I’m so sorry. What a beautiful Berry boy he was. Sending love!” someone else wrote. Images: Instagram

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

Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style. The power couple threw a Swinging Sixties-inspired party with the theme “1964 wedding” at their stunning $9 million mansion in Sydney. With a guest list of high profile celebrities including comedian Andy Lee and radio host Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli, the party sure was a banger. 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. 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. Hamish took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the fun party, joking that he and Zoe got married in 1964. “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. “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. 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.” All their posts were inundated with congratulations from friends and fans. Images: Instagram

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Julie Goodwin puts colleague in his place

Julie Goodwin appeared as a host on The Sunday Project and was quick to have the audience in stitches. The beloved MasterChef Australia star was introduced by co-host Hamish MacDonald who expressed his disappointment that she didn’t cook something for the team. “Please put your hands together for the one and only, MasterChef's Julie Goodwin,” Hamish said. “It's great to see you, but I'm not happy that you didn't bring snacks.” Julie was quick and witty in her response: “If we're going to be colleagues, get used to that!” The rest of the panel and the audience laughed before Hamish responded sarcastically saying Julie is “so much nicer in real life”. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheProjectTV?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheProjectTV</a> is coming live from the traditional lands of the Gadigal People. We begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather today, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. <a href="https://t.co/pIvth3zTAN">pic.twitter.com/pIvth3zTAN</a> — The Project (@theprojecttv) <a href="https://twitter.com/theprojecttv/status/1548586383752810499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2022</a></blockquote> Following the finale of MasterChef Fans & Favourites, Julie had managed to make it to the top five before she was eliminated for presenting a burnt sticky date pudding to the judges. The 51-year-old accepted the decision and was asked by guest host Mitch Tambo what she has “against sweets”. “It's just not my jam, so to speak. I'm a savoury kind of a cook. So you know, I do desserts when I need to... it's just not my forte,” she said. “I would have preferred any one of the other courses but you get what you're given on MasterChef. You've got to run with it.” Julie recently opened up about her fear of rejoining the series after winning the first ever season of MasterChef. "It was pretty scary because there was a feeling there that everything's on the line. I won the show 13 years ago and built a career out of that," she said. "To put myself back into that situation, that competition, I felt like I may be risking all of that.” Images: Channel 10

Patti Newton's heartwarming Logies moment

Patti Newton took to the Logies stage to a standing ovation, before introducing and presenting the newly renamed ‘Bert Newton award for the Most Popular Presenter. Standing in front of an early photo of herself with her late husband, Patti spoke about her grief and how she knew Bert would always be with her. "I actually didn't think I was going to be able to do this tonight, because it is still very raw and I will never get over him not being here," she told the audience. "But I know he is with me. And here... he is inside me,” she added, going on to explain the ‘Bert’ necklace she was spotted wearing on the red carpet earlier that night. "My daughter had this Bert [necklace] made for me, so I will be wearing this forever around my neck,” Patti said “I will know who I am and when I cannot remember anymore, I will say who's that? It will be Bert." Patti reflected on her late husband’s “bravery”, the great experiences he had throughout his TV career, and one of the things he really loved. "He really did live his dream," she said, "but the one thing he really loved was this show, the Logies. This was his baby." She added that Bert had another “love”: his daughter Lauren, son Matthew, and six grandchildren. “I have been his partner for 57 years, it is a long time,” she said, prompting an eruption of applause she quickly responded to. "Thank you, but I don't need applause because I have loved every minute of those 57 years.” Patti then introduced the award named in Bert’s honour. "I've been so blessed that he chose me, and I think that's why we're so pleased that the award for the most popular presenter is going to be known as the 'Bert Newton Award for the Most Popular Presenter'," she said. "I was only thinking today, if I could just ask him how he feels about this particular award being named in his honour, and I'm absolutely certain that he would say, 'What? Not the gold, then?" she joked. To end her speech, Patti said: "He never wanted to be forgotten, so I hope he never is." She then presented the award to Hamish Blake for presenting Nine’s Lego Masters. On receiving the award, Blake said the fact that Bert “loved what he did” was something that struck him, and spoke of the late presenter’s generosity and kindness. “There will never be another Bert,” he said. See the full list of 2022 Logie winners below. <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The Newsreader, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Drama Series) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Richard Roxburgh, Fires, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Actor) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Anna Torv, The Newsreader, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Actress) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The Project – Brittany Higgins Interview, Network 10 (Most Outstanding News Coverage or Public Affairs Report) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Incarceration Nation, NITV (Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Heather Mitchell, Love Me, BINGE and FOXTEL (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Supporting Actress) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Colin Friels, Wakefield, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Supporting Actor) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Fires, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Outstanding Miniseries or Telemovie) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Gogglebox Australia, FOXTEL (Most Popular Entertainment Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Bluey, ABC (Most Outstanding Children’s Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Guy Pearce, Jack Irish, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Popular Actor) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Tony Armstrong, News Breakfast, ABC (Graham Kennedy Award For Most Popular New Talent) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The Project, Network 10 (Most Popular Panel or Current Affairs Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Kitty Flanagan, Fisk, ABC (TV WEEK Silver Logie – Most Popular Actress) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Hamish Blake, Lego Masters Australia, 9Network (Bert Newton Award for Most Popular Presenter) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!, Network 10 (Most Outstanding Reality Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Jacki Weaver, Yellowstone, Stan (TV Week Silver Logie – Most Popular Australian Actor Or Actress In An International Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Have You Been Paying Attention?, Network 10 (Most Popular Comedy Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Olympic and Paralympics Games Tokyo 2020, Seven Network (Most Outstanding Sports Coverage) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> MasterChef Australia, Network 10 (Most Popular Reality Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Travel Guides, 9Network (Most Popular Lifestyle Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Home And Away, Seven Network (Most Popular Drama Program) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Lego Masters Australia, 9Network (Most Outstanding Entertainment or Comedy Program) </li> </ul> Image: Nine

Surprise favourite heading into Logies weekend

With the Logies just around the corner, debates about who could take home the Gold Logie are heating up, with gambling platforms even weighing in on who it could be. Radio star Hamish Blake has been dubbed a “shoo-in” for the award, but Sportsbet claims Channel 7’s Sonia Kruger could be tipped to nab the award instead, per <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/logies/sportsbet-betting-odds-hint-sonia-kruger-is-hot-on-hamish-blakes-tail-for-gold-logie/news-story/06132b23f0f63ab0760c5d5ab77b766d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news.com.au</a>. Though Blake is still the frontrunner, with betting at $1.80, it’s come as a drop from $1.40 over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, Kruger has gone from $6 to $4, making her the second favourite. Following close behind is MasterChef’s Melissa Leong at $5.50, with Home and Away star Ray Meagher sitting at $10 and I’m a Celeb’s Julie Morris on $11. A victory for Kruger has been a long time coming, with her 20-year career being recognised with a nomination for Most Popular Personality. Speaking to <a href="https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/06/2022-gold-logie-nominee-sonia-kruger.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TV Tonight</a> earlier in the week, the 56-year-old said it was “high time” a women nabbed the award, noting that most of the male nominees already have a Gold Logie to their name. “And it’s not a popularity contest but I did host every show on Channel 7 last year and deserve it more than everyone else,” she joked. Sportsbet’s Sean Ormerod echoed the sentiment. “Sonia would be a deserved winner if she takes home the Gold,” he said. “There isn’t much she hasn’t appeared on, Big Brother, Holey Moley, Dancing With The Stars, to name a few, and there’s no doubt her popularity with the voting public.” The 62nd TV Week Logie Awards is set to air on Channel Nine this Sunday at 7pm, with live voting for the Gold Logie open from now until the red carpet telecast. To vote for your favourite from the short-list of nominees, head <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/oscars/the-will-smith-slap-has-no-place-at-the-oscars-but-absolutely-belongs-at-the-logies/news-story/91b43d68880147bb09c11961703acbb5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Image: Getty Images

Toddler orders $130 worth of McDonald's cheeseburgers

A DoorDash driver handed one very confused mum 31 cheeseburgers and thanked her for leaving a generous tip. When Kelsey Burkhalter Golden checked her phone she realised her toddler Garrett had been “playing” on her phone, logging the large order. "He was really just flicking it around and making like roller coaster moves with his arms and fingers," she said. "I thought he was just looking at his reflection and carrying the phone around and about 30 minutes later, I got a text from the DoorDash company that was like, 'Hey, it's gonna take a little bit longer than usual to take your order.'" When the doorbell rang and Golden saw the size of the order, she was shocked. "So I go and open the door and there's this girl standing there and she's like, 'Your 31 cheeseburgers?'" Golden laughed. "I just stared at her awkwardly for like 15 seconds but then I just took them, like, 'Oh, thank you!'" "And she was like, 'Thank you for the tip!'." The cost of the cheeseburgers came to $US61.58, but with a $16 tip and app fees, the total came to $91.70 ($AU131.85). "He actually doesn't even like cheeseburgers. He ate half of one," the mum said. "We had about 30 and a half cheeseburgers on our hands." Trying to find a solution, Kelsey posted in a neighborhood Facebook group that she had "31 free cheeseburgers from McDonald's if anyone is interested. Apparently my 2 yr old knows how to order DoorDash," accompanied by a hilarious picture of Garrett sitting next to the stacked cheeseburgers with a smug smile on his face. The majority was taken by a large local family, as well as other neighbours. "It was an innocent thing. He was just playing with my phone," she said. "I don't strive too much for perfection. My kids are really super happy and that's what matters." Image: Facebook

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McDonald’s announces arrival of Cadbury Dairy Milk McFlurry

McDonald’s Australia has announced the arrival of an all-new dessert item - the McFlurry with Cadbury Dairy Milk. Macca’s and Cadbury have teamed up to offer the exciting menu addition for a limited time. Featuring soft serve mixed with dairy milk chocolate flakes and sauce, the new McFlurry has been described as “the ultimate treat worth melting for”. The sweet creation will be available exclusively via UberEats from March 30th for one week. It will then land in Macca’s restaurants nationwide on April 6th. McDonald’s Australia Senior Brand Manager Liz Whitbread said the fast food giant was excited to offer the new dessert to Macca’s fans. “There’s nothing quite like the iconic Macca’s soft serve and the smooth and creamy taste of Cadbury chocolate,” she said. “With Cadbury celebrating 100 years in Australia, we are excited to bring together two iconic brands to create the perfect dessert or afternoon treat”. Images: Getty

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Hamish and Zoe Foster Blake snap up stunning natural retreat

Lego Masters Australia host Hamish Blake and author Zoe Foster Blake have jumped on the celebrity bandwagon heading south of Sydney after spending more than $4 million on a scenic home. The celebrity couple are <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/inside-hamish-and-zoe-blakes-43m-new-house-on-the-nsw-south-coast/?rsf=syn:news:nca:news:spa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the latest</a> to buy into the south coast, following on from recent purchases made by Deborah Hutton and Gerry Harvey in the area. Their new six-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Jamberoo - about an hour and a half south of Sydney - was last sold in 1996 for $566,000, but has undergone extensive renovations since. According to the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-jamberoo-137476998" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listing</a>, the home is nestled in “some of the most stunning scenery in Australia”, offering “breathtaking views of verdant valleys and hills to a sparkling seascape beyond”. It also has views of the Pacific Ocean and Lake Illawarra from the outdoor balcony that wraps around the entire house and looks over a croquet lawn. Spread out across just one level, the home’s interiors include an open plan dining room and gourmet kitchen, a lounge room with a stone fireplace, and bedrooms housed within two separate wings that also come with their own en-suites. Outside, the 7.47-acre property also includes an orchard with lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit trees, a herb and vegetable garden, and a double-car garage set up as a teenagers retreat complete with a billiard table and separate sitting area. The home is another large addition to the couple’s real estate portfolio which comes just a year after they dropped a whopping $8.925 million on a home in Vaucluse. The home was sold to the couple by Ray White’s Michelle Lay. Images: @zotheysay (Instagram), Realestate.com.au

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McDonald's employee reveals secret ingredient

Images: TikTok & Paul J. Richards Still wondering why your DIY Big Mac doesn’t quite taste the same as the real thing? Well one Macca's employee has revealed on TikTok the one ingredient that goes into their famous sauce. In a now deleted TikTok, posted by @maccas_myths it has been shared that the fast-food giant used two types of onions, one of which was used in its burgers for flavour. “At Maccas, we have two of types of onions,” they said. “Large onions which have been cut up and dehydrated onions which are put in water over night.” After soaking them over night, the dehydrated onions are put in shakers and used in the chain’s Big Macs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, according to the Daily Mail Australia. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846287/new-project-5.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/793f0abb9c5343a0b9c3fb5db5b6f3f0" /> Not only do dehydrated onions last longer, but they also have a stronger flavour — something Macca’s fans claimed was what made the restaurant’s burgers taste so good. “Those dehydrated onions hit differently,” one person wrote, while another said: “I rehydrate onion flakes for my burgers at home because my kids say it tastes just like McDonald’s.” “Did not know onions could be dried like that. That’s crazy,” one person commented, while another added: “I never knew this OMG.” “I don’t care,” one loyal fan shared. “I love those onions and want to buy some of those packs to make them at home.”

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