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"So Australian": Local trust praised for response to illegal tree cutting

<p>A resident's decision to cut down a tree for a better view of Sydney Harbour has backfired after a sign was erected where the tree once stood, to condemn tree vandalism. </p> <p>Following multiple reports of resident carrying out tree vandalism along affluent streets, the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has called out the behaviour by setting up the sign in the Sydney lower North Shore suburb of Woolwich. </p> <p>"Tree vandalism has occurred in this area," the sign read. </p> <p>"The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust protects and manages this land for the enjoyment of the public.</p> <p>"Acts of vandalism like this deprive all of us of the natural environment."</p> <p>The sign also warned that offenders could be subject to fines and/or prosecution as punishment, and urged those who notice any suspicious activity to contact 8969 2100. </p> <p>After an image of the sign was shared to a Sydney group on social media, the local trust's actions have been praised, with many saying they "loved how petty this is" and one even declaring the response "so Australian". </p> <p>"I hope they keep this sign, as a reminder to anyone contemplating doing something similar," one commented.</p> <p>"We're petty but we have a right to be. You don't f**n poison or cut down trees. F**n unacceptable behaviour," another added. </p> <p>Others accused the person who cut down the tree of being "entitled". </p> <p>In last November alone, over 300 native trees and shrubs vanished in front of multi-million dollar homes along the Sydney Harbour waterfront strip.</p> <p>Lane Cove Council believe that hand tools were used to silently cut down the trees, which impacts plants, and local wildlife including wallabies, possums and dozens of other species. </p> <p>On Monday, the council put out a statement saying its "pursuit of justice" is now ramping up, referring to the incident as "the largest tree vandalism case in Lane Cove’s recent history".</p> <p>They are trying to obtain permission to put up a sign to block "the harbour view of the property which would most benefit from the mass clearing of the trees." </p> <p>"As the area is classified as a Threatened Ecological Community and contains some items of Aboriginal Heritage, it was important the appropriate approvals were in place before installing the signage," the council added.</p> <p>"The legal case and banner installation are important steps in our commitment to seeking the strongest possible recourse response to send a message that we stand tall against tree vandalism."</p> <p><em>Images: Reddit</em></p>

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“Is that Snoop Dog?!”: Man caught with fake passenger in carpool lane

<p>A US motorist has been handed a traffic infringement after police found him using a dummy to drive in the carpool lane. </p> <p>Not only did his hilarious attempt to bypass morning traffic with the fake passenger whose goatee was "just a little too sharp" get him fined, he helped authorities answer the common question: “If I have a mannequin in the passenger seat, does that count as a second occupant in the vehicle? </p> <p>"The answer is simple… NO."</p> <p>According to an Instagram post shared by the California Highway Patrol Santa Fe Spring, authorities stopped the unnamed driver for crossing a double line when they noticed the plastic passenger. </p> <p>"Officer Kaplan made an enforcement stop on this vehicle for crossing solid double lines only to realise the driver was the only occupant in the vehicle with their plastic friend," they wrote. </p> <p>The mannequin in question had a human-like mask, sported a hoodie and sunglasses, and was seated upright with his seatbelt buckled in just like any other passenger. </p> <p>And he would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for the fake facial hair. </p> <p>"The goatee was sharp … just a little too sharp," they shared. </p> <p>"We've gotta give it to them, the appearance is next-level modelling but at the end of the day ... plastic is plastic." </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/C6K7Thkr2CO/?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/C6K7Thkr2CO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by CHP Santa Fe Springs (@chp_santa_fe_springs)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The driver was issued with a number of citations for carpool violations, but many online commenters shared their amusement at the light-hearted nature of the traffic violation. </p> <p>"Is that snoop dog?!" wrote one commenter. </p> <p>"Leave Stevie wonder alone," joked another. </p> <p>"I really don’t see a problem here because most people are fake and have lots of plastic on them anyways," quipped a third. </p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p> <p> </p>

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Original Lois Lane passes away aged 96

<p>Phyllis Coates, a trailblazing actress known for her iconic role as Lois Lane in the early days of television's superhero adaptations, has passed away at the age of 96.</p> <p>Her legacy as the first Lois Lane continues to captivate the hearts of fans worldwide. Coates, born Gypsie Ann Evarts Stell on January 15, 1927, in Wichita Falls, Texas, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.</p> <p>Coates' journey into the world of showbiz began in the 1940s when she ventured to Hollywood. Her early career saw her working as a chorus girl, where she honed her talents and stage presence. Notably, she supported the United States Organisations (USO), touring the country and entertaining the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces and their families.</p> <p>A decade later, Coates transitioned into film and earned small but significant supporting roles in movies like <em>Smart Girls Don't Talk</em> (1948) and <em>My Foolish Heart</em> (1949). Her versatility was on display as she also appeared as Alice McDoakes in several Joe McDoakes comedy shorts.</p> <p>In 1951, Coates had a pivotal moment in her career when she was invited to audition for the role of Lois Lane in the low-budget feature film <em>Superman and the Mole Men</em>. Starring alongside George Reeves as Superman, this movie was essentially a de facto pilot for what would become the iconic "Adventures of Superman" series.</p> <p>Coates's portrayal of the tenacious Daily Planet reporter captured the imaginations of audiences, making her an instant sensation. She brought depth and charisma to the character, establishing a template for future interpretations of Lois Lane. Her presence on screen, alongside Reeves, created an enduring partnership that would forever be etched in the annals of television history.</p> <p>However, after the first season of <em>Adventures of Superman</em>, Coates made the difficult decision to leave the show due to conflicts with producers and other projects she had on her horizon. The show continued for an additional six seasons, with Noel Neill taking over the role of Lois Lane. Tragically, plans for a seventh season were abandoned following George Reeves's untimely death in 1959.</p> <p>Coates's contribution to the entertainment industry extended far beyond her time as Lois Lane. She made numerous appearances in popular TV shows of the 1950s and 1960s, such as <em>The Lone Ranger</em>, <em>Lassie</em>, <em>Leave It To Beaver, Hawaiian Eye, Rawhide, Perry Mason, The Untouchables, The Virginian, </em>and<em> Death Valley Days.</em> Her ability to adapt to various roles showcased her talent and versatility.</p> <p>In the 1970s, she further solidified her presence with a role in the TV-movie <em>The Baby Maker</em>, starring alongside Barbara Hershey. Her remarkable career in entertainment continued through the years, concluding with her final on-screen appearance in two episodes of <em>Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman</em> in 1994.</p> <p>Phyllis Coates was not only a talented actress but a woman of resilience and determination. Throughout her life, she was married four times and is survived by her daughters, Laura and Zoe, as well as her granddaughter Olivia. Her legacy as the original Lois Lane of television remains a testament to her enduring impact on the entertainment industry.</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

Caring

Queen of Jordan's special way of celebrating 53rd birthday

<p>Queen Rania of Jordan has celebrated her 53rd birthday by giving back to a local village in a few new photos shared on Instagram. </p> <p>The Jordanian queen visited the Firyal Kofahi's home-based kitchen in Irbid's Hawar village on the eve of her birthday, and shared a few photos of her spending time with the local women. </p> <p>"Lovely to spend the afternoon with you! Thanks to Um Mohammad and all the women I met today at Firyal Kofahi’s Kitchen in the village of Hawar - what an incredible example of women lifting each other up!" she captioned the photos. </p> <p>The visit was part of Queen Rania's effort to support and highlight economic empowerment opportunities for women.</p> <p>The photos showed the Jordanian royal chatting with a few local women, and enjoying the dishes they prepared for her. </p> <p>She donned a beautiful white long-sleeve dress, which was embroidered with purple flowers. </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/reel/CwlUloFJ8qC/?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/reel/CwlUloFJ8qC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Queen Rania Al Abdullah (@queenrania)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>In a follow-up post she shared an Instagram Reel of the local women prepping the food and her embracing them as they welcomed her into their community. </p> <p>"Enjoyed every minute of my visit to Irbid today," she captioned the post. </p> <p>Queen Rania also shared a few photos of her celebrating her birthday with her family. In a second photo she had her arms wrapped around her daughter-in-law Princess Rajwa. </p> <p>"‏I thank my lucky stars for each and every one of you! Your Majesty, my family, and all the wonderful Jordanians out there, you have made me feel truly special," she captioned the post. </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/CwnRqN0oaX2/?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/CwnRqN0oaX2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Queen Rania Al Abdullah (@queenrania)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Many followers have shared their birthday wishes to the Queen and have applauded her tight knit relationship with her daughter-in-law. </p> <p>"Your joy for your son's marriage and your love for his wife is evident, and this is the result of refinement and high morals ❤️" wrote one follower. </p> <p>"Majestic birthday energy! Happy Birthday! 🤍" wrote another. </p> <p>"Many happy returns my queen ❤️" commented a third. </p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

Beauty & Style

Kate and Will's stunning appearance at royal wedding

<p dir="ltr">The Prince and Princess of Wales were spotted at the spectacular royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Alseif.</p> <p dir="ltr">The royal couple travelled all the way to Amman, Jordan to attend the wedding ceremony which took place on Thursday.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Jordanian Crown Prince tied the knot in an Islamic marriage ceremony at Zahran Palace, which was followed by a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace hosting over 1,700 guests.</p> <p dir="ltr">Upon arrival Princess Kate was the epitome of grace, as she dipped into a curtsy while greeting the parents of the groom, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.</p> <p dir="ltr">The couple also reportedly had a lengthy chat with the King and Queen of Jordan.</p> <p dir="ltr">Following the ceremony, Prince William and Princess Kate warmly greeted the newlyweds with hugs and kisses on the cheeks.</p> <p dir="ltr">Princess Kate looked stunning in a pink maxi gown with long sleeves which she complimented with a pair of statement earrings and sparkly gold clutch.</p> <p dir="ltr">Prince William donned a dark blue suit which he complimented with a white dress shirt and light blue tie.</p> <p dir="ltr">The exclusive line up included Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo, Denmark's Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik, Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, among others.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Prince and Princess of Wales have been close friends with Jordan's royal family for a while. In 2018, during his official visit to Jordan, Prince William spent time with Crown Prince Hussein, escorted him to the Roman ruins of Jerash and watched soccer together.</p> <p><em>Images: Royal Hashemite Court Handout / Youtube / Instagram</em></p>

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MP proposes schools remain open until night-time

<p>A NSW Liberal MP has proposed that Australian schools should remain open until 6pm to better accommodate “modern employment”.</p> <p>During his maiden speech to parliament, Member for Ryde Jordan Lane said that "local schools should become hubs for after-school activity”, where the government guarantees that a child can remain on school campuses after 3pm.</p> <p>"It affords parents flexibility, while at the same time making school a place for extracurricular excellence," he said.</p> <p>"By engaging providers and community organisations, we avoid overworking our tirelessly hardworking teachers but expose more children to rounded experiences, such as coding classes, culture and language, art, dance, music and sport.</p> <p>"I care deeply about the academic results that our students are able to achieve, and about ensuring they can compete on a global stage, but I care even more that our education system helps us to create a new generation of Australians with the content of character we need to be successful as a country.”</p> <p>The move could lead to an extra year of education as a result of the extended hours of teaching, Lane added.</p> <p>"Greater flexibility for parents, a productivity and employment boost to the state, financial relief from the high cost of child care and an injection of hope for potential but reluctant parents who, like me, struggle to rationalise how to afford, in terms of both time and money, children, a home and equal employability between partners," he said.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Getty / Instagram</em></p>

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Meet the woman preparing to spend three years at sea

<p dir="ltr">When Sharon Lane heard about a once in a lifetime trip offered by a cruising company for a three-year voyage around the world, she began dreaming of her life on board. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 75-year-old cruising fanatic, a retired teacher from California, is no stranger to all-or-nothing travel experiences. </p> <p dir="ltr">She has frequented Europe with her students, taught foreign languages, and in the 1990s, she up and left to spend two years in South Africa. </p> <p dir="ltr">While looking for her next adventure, Sharon discovered an incredible voyage with Life at Sea Cruises. </p> <p dir="ltr">The company is selling places on board the <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/travel/cruising/world-first-three-year-cruise-revealed">MV Gemini</a>, which sets sail from Istanbul on November 1st 2023 on an epic three-year global journey that will take in most of the planet's prime cruising destinations.</p> <p dir="ltr">The MV Gemini will stop at 375 ports over its three-year voyage, with 208 of these including overnight stays. The ship will stop everywhere from India to China to the Maldives to Australia, with some multi-night stopovers.</p> <p dir="ltr">A recent convert to the world of cruising as she has gotten older, Lane said one of her favourite sensations is the calming feeling of being adrift at sea. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I actually prefer the ocean days, when we're just sailing through or powering through the oceans, it just thrills me," Lane tells <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/cruise-ship-three-years-mv-gemini-passenger-perspective/index.html">CNN Travel</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">After hearing about the voyage from a friend, Sharon immediately started her planning and budgeting. </p> <p dir="ltr">"By midnight that night, I had done enough research that I booked a room," she says.</p> <p dir="ltr">The cheapest rooms on the MV Gemini cost around $US30,000 ($45,000) per year, including a discount for solo travellers. </p> <p dir="ltr">Since booking her ticket, Lane is busy working out the details before her embankment date in November. </p> <p dir="ltr">She is selling most of her possessions, giving up her rental lease and preparing for a long stint at sea.</p> <p dir="ltr">"The logistics are crazy," says Lane. "It's a leap of faith, but I know there will be a place here when I get back. Or maybe I'll end up living in another country. I don't know, the sky's the limit."</p> <p dir="ltr">While she is getting rid of most of her belongings, she is determined to bring along a few family photos for the journey, particularly a favourite picture of her now-adult grandsons back when they were kids and she took them on a whale-watching trip.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I have that laminated and I'll take magnets and I'll stick it to my door for two reasons," says Lane. "One, I get to see their faces every time I go in, which is always fun, and the other reason is it makes it really easy to know which door is yours, because you've got your grandsons smiling back."</p> <p dir="ltr">Lane hopes her epic journey might inspire others to take a risk and push themselves out of their comfort zone, as she still regrets the years she spent in midlife putting off travelling and doesn’t want others to hold the same regrets. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I think I was always waiting for the perfect time to go when everything is right in life, when money is right, when appointments are right, when other people want to go," she says.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Don't stay home," she encourages. "Home may be where the heart is, home may be where you hang your hat – hang your hat, and then get on the boat, get on the plane, get in the car, go somewhere."</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: CNN Travel </em></p>

Cruising

Car crash claims the life of TV icon Leslie Jordan

<p dir="ltr">TV actor and social media sensation Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Will & Grace star crashed his BMW into the side of a building in Los Angeles on Monday morning, local time, with the <em>New York Post</em> reporting that he suffered from a medical emergency while behind the wheel.</p> <p dir="ltr">In a statement shared with the <em>Post</em>, Jordan’s manager confirmed the heartbreaking news.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” his manager said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times.</p> <p dir="ltr">“What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The 4’11” star rose to fame on television screens in the 1990s, with roles in <em>Reasonable Doubts</em>, <em>Ally McBeal</em>, <em>Boston Legal</em>, and<em> Judging Amy</em>, as well as guest appearances on <em>Dharma & Greg</em>, <em>Ellen</em>, and <em>Caroline in the City</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">He became best-known for his comedic roles, including his starring role in the show<em> Hearts Afire</em> and as sassy socialite Beverly Leslie in <em>Will & Grace</em>, with his humour earning him fame and 5.8 million followers on social media during the pandemic.</p> <p dir="ltr">His fame earned him a spot on CNN’s New Year’s Eve 2021 countdown, where he rang in the new year with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.</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/CkG-tMgOI-y/?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/CkG-tMgOI-y/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Leslie Jordan (@thelesliejordan)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Jordan’s Instagram account, where he shared clips of himself singing gospel hymns and humorous stories about Hollywood, shared the news of Jordan’s passing and encouraged fans to “comfort each other” and share their memories of the actor.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The love and light that Leslie shared will never go out and we invite you to share your memories and comfort each other during this time,” the post read.</p> <p dir="ltr">“In the coming days we will be giving a glimpse of a project Leslie was really proud of and was looking forward to sharing with the world.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The star, who released his memoir <em>How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well-Lived</em> last year, was raised as a Southern Baptist and was openly gay, being widely revered as a queer icon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1955, Jordan previously said he struggled growing up in a traditional family and conservative city, though he was supported by his beloved mother, Betty.</p> <p dir="ltr">He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 to pursue a career in showbiz, but soon became involved in drugs and alcohol and had been arrested several times by his mid-20s.</p> <p dir="ltr">Overcoming his addictions by the 1990s, Jordan’s TV career quickly blossomed.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jordan’s role in <em>Will & Grace</em> during the 2000s, which he reprised during the show’s reboot in 2017, earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2006.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the wake of his death, his co-stars and others in Hollywood were among the first to pay tribute.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend. 😔❤️ <a href="https://t.co/RNKSamoES0">pic.twitter.com/RNKSamoES0</a></p> <p>— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanHayes/status/1584620699473563648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Crushed to learn about the loss of <a href="https://twitter.com/thelesliejordan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@thelesliejordan</a>, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WillandGrace?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WillandGrace</a> episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon. You were loved, sweet man. 💔</p> <p>— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricMcCormack/status/1584614461511413760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“Crushed to learn about the loss of Leslie Jordan, the funniest & flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known. The joy and laughter he brought to every one of his #WillandGrace episodes was palpable. Gone about thirty years too soon. You were loved, sweet man. 💔” Eric McCormack, who played Will Truman on <em>Will & Grace</em> tweeted.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him,” fellow <em>Will & Grace</em> actor Sean Hayes wrote.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. You will be missed, my dear friend 😔❤️.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am stunned at the death of Leslie Jordan, who delighted us with his many roles on television and film. The cause of death was a car crash after he suffered a medical emergency. Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.</p> <p>— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeTakei/status/1584612609956884481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr"><em>Star Trek </em>actor George Takei paid tribute to Jordan for delighting viewers with his roles, writing: “Leslie, we are heartbroken at your loss and will miss your mirth and your inimitable spirit.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: @thereallesliejordan (Instagram)</em></p>

News

Beauty and the Geek star sentenced

<p dir="ltr">A former <em>Beauty and the Geek</em> star has avoided a jail sentence after admitting to stealing several credit cards from clients at bucks parties.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jordan Finlayson, 31, appeared at the Downing Centre Local Court via video link on Wednesday where she pleaded guilty to possession of identity information with the intention of committing fraud. </p> <p dir="ltr">Following an investigation, police found her in possession of several photos of credit cards and NSW drivers licenses of three men from bucks parties she was waitressing at between January 29 and February 2. </p> <p dir="ltr">She was arrested on February 17 where she remained in custody until Wednesday.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to court documents, guests at the bucks parties were told to keep their items in a separate room before heading to the event.</p> <p dir="ltr">Finlayson used the room to change and proceeded to take photos of three men’s credit cards and licenses, <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/beauty-and-the-geek-star-jordan-finlayson-sentenced-for-credit-card-theft/news-story/3a954e8a70448f25c19ddf70357bbaba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news.com.au</a> reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">A few weeks after the events, the men began to notice unusual transactions on their cards. </p> <p dir="ltr">One man was informed from Centrelink that he received the $750 in Covid disaster payments and could not lodge his tax return because someone with the same name already filled it in. </p> <p dir="ltr">Another victim saw several transactions for coffee and Uber rides around the city. </p> <p dir="ltr">The former NRL cheerleader initially pleaded not guilty but changed her plea when she found out she was going on trial. </p> <p dir="ltr">The court heard that she was already on parole when she was arrested and had breached her conditions. </p> <p dir="ltr">Her barrister Daniel Grippi asked the court not to give her more jail time and instead get treatment for her drug problem in a rehabilitation centre. </p> <p dir="ltr">Magistrate Alison Viney told the court that the crime Finlayson committed carries seven years’ prison. </p> <p dir="ltr">With that in mind, she sentenced Finlayson to a 12-month Community Corrections order telling her, “I sincerely hope that once admitted to a rehab program your path forward is a much more successful one”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

Legal

Kylie's emotional walk down memory lane

<p>Kylie Minogue said it was like "stepping back in time" when she returned to the set of Neighbours to reprise her iconic role of Charlene Robinson.</p> <p>The queen of pop spoke about her decision to return for the Australian soap's final season and said it just made sense to revisit that part of her life now.</p> <p>"For so long I was like 'well maybe, hmm, I don't know if that makes any sense,'" Kylie said.</p> <p>"But I'm still in touch with Jason (Donovan) and Guy (Pearce) and Jason said 'this could be a nice opportunity to buckle the buckle' as an ex-boyfriend of mine used to say, or to circle the circle and say thankyou."</p> <p>Kylie said it was emotional driving back into "Ramsay Street" and all the memories came flooding back for her.</p> <p>"Firstly where has all that time gone? Secondly everything looks exactly the same. Thirdly, Scott, Charlene, Jayne, Harold, it all just came flooding back.</p> <p>"There was a lot of talking about memories and going back in time."</p> <p>Kylie played Charlene Robinson from 1986 to 1988 and the role catapulted her onto the international stage and in the 34 years since she left the show, Kylie has continued to star on TV and in film and has had hit after hit top the music charts.</p> <p>"It's crazy. I didn't know I would have this impact on people's lives for a long time. It's amazing and very touching."</p> <p>One of Kylie's many number ones is dance hit 'Can't Get You Outta My Head' which is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a remix by DJ Peggie Gou.</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

Jordan Peterson driven from Twitter after swimsuit comments

<p dir="ltr">Psychologist and conservative online personality Jordan Peterson has announced he will leave Twitter after receiving backlash for remarks he made about “curve model” Yumi Nu.</p> <p dir="ltr">Nu, who has walked runways and appeared in <em>Vogue </em>and various fashion campaigns, made her appearance as <em>Sports Illustrated Swimsuit</em>’s first Asian American cover model - which Peterson seemed to take issue with.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-938daf62-7fff-ec0a-72f7-e27ba02bf241"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">“Sorry. Not beautiful. And no amount of authoritarian tolerance is going to change that,” he tweeted on Monday.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sorry. Not beautiful. And no amount of authoritarian tolerance is going to change that. <a href="https://t.co/rOASeeQvee">https://t.co/rOASeeQvee</a></p> <p>— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1526279181545390083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">As of publication, the tweet has received over 62,000 likes and nearly 5,000 comments - including plenty of people questioning why he felt he needed to share his opinion.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Why do men feel it’s their duty to publicly pronounce their view on the attractiveness of women? Couldn’t you just keep it to yourself?” one person tweeted.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I love your talks … but this comment is beyond disgusting,” another said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“You may not even know on how many levels this is disturbing. Try interviewing more young women on your podcasts. You’ve got a lot to learn. Until then, stop criticising women’s bodies.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Nu, who is half-Japanese, previously told NBC Asian America of the societal pressures and body-shaming she’s faced as a model with Asian heritage.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I felt like I was less worthy for being Asian because I felt like an outsider for being so tall,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“All I wanted to do was be white, to be white enough to fit in and not be called Godzilla.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, Peterson has since announced he will be leaving the social media platform as a result of the criticism, despite going on to continue posting.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The endless flood of vicious insults is really not something that can be experienced anywhere else,” he wrote in a tweet following the initial comments on Nu.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-d671f0b5-7fff-05b0-d033-d230f0843af1"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">“I told my staff to change my password, to keep me from temptation, and am departing once again. If I have something to say I’ll write an article or make a video. If the issue is not important enough to justify that then perhaps it would be best to just let it go.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">So I told my staff to change my password, to keep me from temptation, and am departing once again. If I have something to say I'll write an article or make a video. If the issue is not important enough to justify that then perhaps it would be best to just let it go. <a href="https://t.co/5MC7LxlOLj">https://t.co/5MC7LxlOLj</a></p> <p>— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1526389811250077696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">And I plan to write an article on the technical reasons that Twitter is maddening us all very soon. Bye for now. <a href="https://t.co/naJnLabtqz">https://t.co/naJnLabtqz</a></p> <p>— Dr Jordan B Peterson (@jordanbpeterson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson/status/1526390002304811009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Since his departing tweet, the psychologist has retweeted various posts and articles about teachers being allowed to not use students’ preferred pronouns, Democrats controlling the internet, and fighting back against Disney “going woke”.</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><em>Image: @jordan.b.peterson (Instagram)</em></p>

Beauty & Style

Gary Ablett's wife shares details on son's rare disease

<p dir="ltr">Jordan Ablett, the wife of retired Geelong footballer Gary Ablett, has opened up about their son Levi’s medical conditions, and how he may never speak.</p> <p dir="ltr">Three-year-old Levi has a rare degenerative disease which Gary and Jordan first spoke publicly about in 2020.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-87c10d96-7fff-7acd-1c6d-8c4698e46c75"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Now, Jordan has spoken about the difficulties she faces communicating with her baby boy days before the start of this year’s Good Friday fundraising appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital, for which she is an ambassador.</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/CcG9kwhPNOa/?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/CcG9kwhPNOa/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by JORDAN ABLETT (@jordan_ablett)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“It’s really difficult from a practical point of view, but also really difficult just being his mum and not being able to hear his voice or know what he needs. When he gets upset, I have to guess what the problem is,” she told the <em><a href="https://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/vweekend/the-abletts-cherish-son-levis-smiles-and-laughter-through-his-heartbreaking-silence/news-story/0b0d74ce8510736fbaee0a777786049f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Herald Sun</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Although I will say, despite him not being able to communicate, I do feel as though I’ve really learnt to understand him over the years - I have had to put a lot of confidence in my parenting.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Jordan said food and drink could also be a challenge for Levi, with a risk of him aspirating if they weren’t blended enough and got into his lungs.</p> <p dir="ltr">She added that a wide team of people at the Royal Children’s Hospital monitored his health, and that being an ambassador for the hospital’s fundraiser was “the absolute least I can do for the kids”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“As a mum who relies heavily on the RCH (Royal Children’s Hospital) for my son’s care, I fully understand how important it is that we be generous so that the children can continue to receive world-class care,” she wrote on the Instagram post announcing her role as an ambassador.</p> <p dir="ltr">“These kids are bright lights and we all want to see them shine.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5f16641a-7fff-939c-aace-dd2652052089"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">“Your support is truly heartfelt by all impacted by the RCH.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; 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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/CMeWQMJMJEk/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by JORDAN ABLETT (@jordan_ablett)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Jordan first opened up about her son’s condition on an episode of <em>The Significant Others</em> podcast, including the moment she and her husband received the news of his diagnosis.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I just remember sitting with Gaz in that meeting and when they said it, I just remember absolutely breaking down,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s one thing to receive a diagnosis which just confirms that Levi has a rare and degenerative disease.</p> <p dir="ltr">“However, it’s another thing to understand that it is life-threatening and that’s like a whole other ball game and a whole other situation in itself because that stuff you just can’t prepare for.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There is a very short life expectancy, which is why I constantly say to people when they ask about Levi that we are literally just taking it day by day because we have no idea what the future holds.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-feef34e8-7fff-ad39-02f7-0c6a74e91120"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Good Friday Appeal (Facebook) </em></p>

Caring

Calls to sack Kyle Sandilands after shocking Paralympics comments

<p>Radio host Kyle Sandilands was live on <em>KIIS FM</em> as he branded the Paralympics as “horrific” after watching the high-jump event and the soccer.</p> <p>“Players throwing themselves on the ground like sausages to block the ball” was how he described watching the soccer, going on to suggest “Shake it off” the popular Metro Station song be the theme song of the games.</p> <p>“Kyle’s comments are abhorrent, ignorant and ableist” Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John says as he calls for Kyle to be sacked from his role in broadcasting.</p> <p>“These comments are hurtful to disabled people. He needs to pull his head in and apologise to our athletes and the disability community”.</p> <p> </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843652/kyle-sandilands-story-2-copy.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/682d36de8da342ce9e50b4d0a464c4d3" /></p> <p><em>Image: Twitter </em></p> <p>Australia sits eighth in the medal tally as Dylan Alcott’s semi-final win brought the audience to tears on Wednesday night.</p> <p>The 30-year-old tennis professional beat Dutch teen Niels Vink in what he described as “the best match of his life”. Moments like these have really won over millions of viewers across the world.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/KIIS1065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KIIS1065</a> How you can possibly not sack <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KyleSandilands?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KyleSandilands</a> after his abhorrent comments about our amazing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Paralympians?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Paralympians</a>?! He needs to go IMMEDIATELY or you are obviously condoning his able-ist attitudes and comments!!! Hang your heads in shame for allowing this to happen!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KIIS1065?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KIIS1065</a></p> — Matt (@Matt62485467) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt62485467/status/1433268824489402371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <p>While Kyle admitted to liking the “spirt of the contest” he quickly slapped down newsreader Brooklyn Ross who said Paralympians put in more effort than those able-bodied athletes.</p> <p>“You can be nice to handicapped athletes, but you don’t have to compare them to the non-handicapped. You don’t have to lift them up to be better than the non-handicapped” he said.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7843653/kyle-sandilands-story-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6d7ce4e8a2e84059a922f1c5e276e1f8" /></p> <p><em>Dylan Alcott. Image: Getty.</em></p> <p>Kyle Sandilands has always been a controversial figure in the media and has previously been close to losing his job on the most popular radio show in Sydney.</p>

News

Olympics legend’s home up for sale for only second time in history

<p>The home of Freddy Lane, Olympic gold medallist, is now up for grabs.</p> <p>Built for the legendary swimmer in the 1920s, the residence is three-levels and has long been registered with the National Trust as it remains an example of work by acclaimed architect Leslie Wilkinson.</p> <p>Lane won two gold medals at the 1900 Olympics in Paris and is known now for building the MacCallum Pool located in the eastern side of Cremorne Point.</p> <p>The home has the classic 1930s arches and columns that were typical throughout expensive, stylish homes of that era.</p> <p>Lane’s home was also dubbed the “skyscraper” as it was three-levels and resembled The Astore located in the CBD.</p> <p>Lane died in 1969 and the house was passed on to his daughter Jean Rosalind Rubensohn, who sold it in 1979 for $230,000 to former Vogue Entertaining executive editor Sue Fairlie-Cuninghame and her husband David Fairlie-Cuninghame.</p> <p>The home has maintained its gloriously perfect original finishes, including detailed picture plates and hanging staff bells on the kitchen wall.</p> <p>However, the cellar where Rees worked is now a 5000-bottle wine cellar.</p> <p>The self-contained studio above the garage that was once called home by the family’s chauffeur still sits, along with the bedroom behind the kitchen that had been built for the maid.</p> <p>The couple have listed the Cremorne Point home during on the strongest housing markets in Sydney as they plan to downsize on their Mudgee cattle farm and vineyard permanently.</p>

Real Estate

Community outrage as four-lane road built metres from front doors

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>Peter Coles loved the quiet lifestyle of the Willowdale development in Sydney's south-west that he paid $805,000 for his home in 2018.</p> <p>"We thought there'd be plenty of room for parking, plenty of room for safety, if children got out of the house and onto the road, they'd be a fair way from the traffic," he told <em>A Current Affair.</em></p> <p>His house and his neighbours houses were built 15 metres from Denham Court Road, but things are changing as two lanes are becoming four.</p> <p>Constant traffic is going past 2.5 metres of their front yards and just 4 metres from their front doors.</p> <p>"We knew they were going to do the road up but this is horrific, really we had no idea of it," resident Robert Jackson said.</p> <p>Developer Stockland did a letter drop in 2019 saying that the road would be expanded, but residents claim that no specific details were given about the road. </p> <p>Mr Coles said "now we look out and, within two-and-a-half metres, we've got cars and trucks, all sorts of vehicles, moving past at 70 kilometres an hour."</p> <p>Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils CEO Charles Casuscelli said that the road is a safety issue.</p> <p>"Sometimes councils and state government agencies need people to thump desks and look them in the eyes and say, 'if you were living here, what would you want?'," Mr Casuscelli said.</p> <p>'I'll tell you what they don't want. They don't want more tar, concrete, or bricks or steel or timber," he said.</p> <p>"What they need is natural environments that are pleasant to live in and actually work for their families."</p> <p>A statement given to <a rel="noopener" href="https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/real-estate-nightmare-aussie-residents-fed-up-with-roadworks-on-doorstep/bc7728b9-9adf-4053-95ec-b49956a78df6" target="_blank" class="editor-rtflink"><em>Nine</em></a> from a Campbelltown City Council said that the road design was approved with requirements of the RMS.</p> <p>"The development application, including the road design, was approved in accordance with the requirements of the RMS, the developer's obligations under the Special Infrastructure Contribution and the requirements of other State Government agencies," the statement reads.</p> <p>"Stockland engaged with residents directly and ensured ongoing communication at each stage of the project. All registered plans for the lots on Denham Court Road, Passiflora Avenue and Plumegrass Avenue highlights road widening from the existing road at the time to the boundary of the lots.</p> <p>"Parking has never been available along Denham Court Road. The plans for construction include a designated bike lane on the side of the road, so while cars are currently driving close to the finished kerb and gutter, once the other side of the road is complete, a bike lane will be painted on the road and cars will be further away from the boundary of these homes."</p> </div> </div> </div>

Home & Garden

"Stay in your lane!": Dr Chris Brown tries a little quarantine gardening and ends up in hospital

<p>Dr Chris Brown’s self-isolating hobbies do not appear to be working out too well for him as he admitted an inspired attempt to garden left him injured and in hospital over the weekend.</p> <p>On Monday morning, the TV star told Nova 96.9’s Fitzy & Wippa he’d been left with an ulcerated eye while pruning in his garden on Sunday night.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Dz3DXp8sb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Dz3DXp8sb/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Chris Brown (@drchrisbrown)</a> on Mar 22, 2020 at 7:33pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“The only problem is, when you’re in this self-isolation period you tend to take on little challenges around the house that you probably shouldn’t,” he admitted to the hosts.</p> <p>“I mean yesterday, I was gardening and did a bit of pruning and didn’t realise I was pruning a highly toxic plant and broke off at the stem and put sap into my eye.</p> <p>“Sap from a toxic cactus ulcerated my cornea and I ended up in ER last night with an ulcerated eye.”</p> <p>Dr Brown went on to urge people to stick to what they’re good at during these difficult times</p> <p>“Stay in your lane, whatever you’re good at, just stick with that. Don’t try to diversify into other areas!” he warned.</p> <p>“The backyard is the most dangerous place on the planet let me tell you.”</p> <p>The TV vet took to Instagram to post about the unfortunate event and thanked emergency staff</p> <p>Posting to Instagram about the unfortunate incident, the TV personality thanked emergency staff for treating him.</p> <p>“The nurses and doctors at Prince of Wales emergency were amazing and diagnosed a burn on my cornea,” he wrote.</p> <p>“Possibly in a last desperate bid to make me feel better, they did assure me this was the second case of cactus induced conjunctivitis in the last 3 days. The lessons?</p> <p>1. Stay in your lane people.</p> <p>2. I’m a veterinary surgeon not a tree surgeon</p> <p>3. And self-isolation DIY injuries are a growth industry,” he joked.</p> <p>Brown went on to say: “On a serious note, the emergency staff in hospitals have never been under more pressure or in more danger yet they’re still fronting up to help us.</p> <p>“Help them by listening to the advice and self isolating. It might not save your life but it could save someone else’s.</p> <p>“I’m now off to kill a cactus. With protective eyewear.”</p> <p>The Channel 10 star recently said his lifestyle program<span> </span><em>The Living Room<span> </span></em>would be returning as a TV program “soon” despite 2019’s announcement seemingly confirming it had been axed for good.</p> <p>Last year, a Network 10 spokesperson said the program would not be returning.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B949jJZp3c_/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B949jJZp3c_/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Chris Brown (@drchrisbrown)</a> on Mar 18, 2020 at 2:26pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>However, they did hint towards a new show set to hit our TV screens.</p> <p>“<em>The </em><em>Living Room</em> will not return in 2020,” the spokesperson said.</p> <p>“We are thrilled that the brilliant team of Amanda, Barry, Miguel and Chris will be back at 7.30 on Friday nights next year, watch this space for more information.”</p> <p>Ten is yet to announce what is next for the four presenters, including a premiere date.</p>

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The most confusing road rule yet! Who has the right of way?

<p>A driving scenario has left motorists scratching their heads as argument ensued over what the correct Australian road rule should be.</p> <p>A scene detailed by the Queensland Department of Roads and Traffic on Monday left drivers very confused at who exactly had the right of way.</p> <p>The driving scenario shared on Facebook showed a three-lane highway with a car in the outside lanes and the middle lane empty.</p> <p>Both cars had their indicators on to move to the middle lane, which posed the question who has the right of way.</p> <p>The post attracted hundreds of motorists who commented on the post to share their opinions – however, many were shocked when told they were wrong.</p> <p>Mostly the comments were filled with the belief the car in the right lane had the right of way, given the popular driving courtesy that you should always give way to the right.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTMRQld%2Fphotos%2Fa.295748123801411%2F2171714816204723%2F%3Ftype%3D3&width=500" width="500" height="638" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>Some also said the car whose indicator went on should have the right to move first.</p> <p>The answer, given by the Queensland Department surprised many of the commenters which said neither car actually has the right of way.</p> <p>In the scenario given by the department's Facebook page, cars should wait for the other to make a move first and carefully proceed from there.</p> <p>“'When changing lanes, you must give way to any vehicle in the lane you are moving into,” the page clarified.</p> <p>“In this instance, both vehicles must give way to each other. </p> <p>“The drivers need to wait until it becomes clear that it is safe for one of them to continue to complete the lane change.”</p> <p>While the situation could be extremely risky and dangerous, many motorists pointed out it was actually unlikely to happen.</p> <p>“Why would the left car merge into middle lane anyway?” one person asked.</p> <p>“This question is dumb, no one ever leaves the right lane!” another commented.</p> <p>Some motorists saw the comedic side to the post, with one commenting: “Can you show pics of the aftermath, it will be easier for me to decide then.”</p> <p>“Red car because we all know that red cars are faster,” another wrote.</p> <p>Who do you think should have the right of way in this driving scenario? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Superman’s Louis Lane, Margot Kidder, dies aged 69

<p>Margot Kidder, the Canadian actress best known for starring as Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in the Superman film franchise of the 1970s and 1980s, has died aged 69.</p> <p>Kidder passed away on Sunday at her home in Livingston, Montana, according to a notice on the website of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. </p> <p>Kidder’s manager Camilla Fluxman Pines said she died peacefully in her sleep. Her cause of death is unknown.</p> <p><img src="https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeopledotcom.files.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F05%2Fshutterstock_editorial_5885438aa_huge.jpg&w=1100&q=85" alt="Margot Kidder" style="width: 454px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Kidder began acting in the late 1960s and rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.</p> <p>She had many of the movies’ most memorable lines, including “You’ve got me?! Who’s got you?!” when she first encountered superman as she and a helicopter plunged from the top of a Metropolis building.</p> <p><img src="https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeopledotcom.files.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F05%2Fgettyimages-165453145.jpg&w=1100&q=85" alt="Margot Kidder" style="width: 446px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Despite her acting success, Kidder battled mental health issues her entire life and which at one point left her homeless.</p> <p>She is survived by her daughter, Maggie McGuane.</p> <p> </p>

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Car almost flips onto roof as another vehicle merges into its lane

<p>Merging into another lane in peak hour traffic can sometimes be a difficult task, and one video taking on a busy road in Sydney has shown us exactly how not to do it.</p> <p>The footage, which was captured on a busy Sydney road and posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DashCamOwnersAustralia/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Dash Cam Owners Australia</strong></em></span></a> is as perplexing as it is worrying, and both drivers involved in the incident were quick to point the finger of blame at the other party.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDashCamOwnersAustralia%2Fvideos%2F1731624303563869%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p>Hundreds of commenters have had their say on the incident.</p> <p>“Whether indicator on or not, you can not merge until it is 100 per cent clear to do, so merging driver must ensure it is safe to merge. Even a 10 year old kid knows that,” one man wrote.</p> <p>Amazingly, the woman in the vehicle involved came across the video and commented on the post.</p> <p>“This is going to help so much with the insurance process,' she wrote.</p> <p>“I was the one the lady hit and she even has the nerve to blame me like it was my fault! She said ‘I indicated and you had enough space for me to merge in front of you.’ She didn't even stop or come back just continued driving like nothing happened.”</p> <p>Road rules in New South Wales state that merging motorists must give way to vehicles in the lane they are tyring to move into.</p> <p>“Before changing lane, signal in plenty of time and check for other vehicles by looking in your mirrors and your blind spot,” the rule book states.</p> <p>What are your thoughts? Who do you think is in the wrong?</p> <p><em>Image credit: Facebook / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DashCamOwnersAustralia/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dash Cam Owners Australia</span></strong></a></em></p>

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Driver slams group of cyclists “taking up whole road”

<p><span>A driver from Perth was left furious after a group of cyclists took up the whole lane of a street.</span></p> <p><span>On Saturday, Bruce Newton was driving when he became stuck behind a group of cyclists he claims were travelling at “barely 20 kilometres".</span></p> <p><span>Bruce posted a video of the incident on social media while venting his anger at the cyclists.</span></p> <p><span>“Typical racing bike riders, and there is a bike path on the river, but no they had to take up the whole lane for two kilometres," he wrote on Facebook group Perth WA Revenue Raisers Alert.</span></p> <p><span>"At times [the cyclists were] five abreast and over the white line so no one could get past."</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="600" height="573" scrolling="no" id="molvideoplayer" title="MailOnline Embed Player" src="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/embed/video/1569506.html"></iframe></span></p> <p><span>During the video, Bruce’s frustration can be heard as he criticises the group of riders.</span></p> <p><span>"And they wonder why accidents happen when f****** bike riders take up the whole f****** road," he can be heard saying.</span></p> <p><span>Bruce’s video sparked a debate online with over 2,000 users commenting who they think was in the wrong.</span></p> <p><span>Many argued that the cyclists were allowed to be travelling in the way that they did.</span></p> <p><span>"The problem is the law says that cyclists have to take up the lane and that is the law," one user said.</span></p> <p><span>Others said that cyclists should respect fellow road users around them and give way to traffic behind them.</span></p> <p><span>"It’s ridiculous that motorists are inconvenienced just so cyclists can waffle to each other while they pedal," another comment read.</span></p> <p><span>According to Western Australia Department of Transport, groups of cyclists are not allowed to have more than two cyclists parallel at any time.</span></p> <p><span>"Must not be more than two bicycles abreast on a road," its website reads. </span></p> <p><span>"When riding abreast, the two bicycles must be no more than 1.5 metres apart."</span></p> <p><span>Who do you think was in the wrong – the driver or the cyclists? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. </span></p>

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