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Carrie Bickmore's update from across the pond

<p>Carrie Bickmore has updated fans on her family’s move to the UK, revealing they’re “settling in” after an exciting tour through Europe.</p> <p>The Project presenter shared a picture of herself with husband Chris and their kids loaded up with bags at Melbourne Airport pre-departure, along with a caption sharing details of her trip so far.</p> <p>“Our adventure is well underway. Can’t wait to share what we’ve been up to over the past few weeks travelling,” Bickmore wrote.</p> <p>“We’ve packed it in [France, Switzerland, Austria] (perhaps too many stops for our little people!) and we’ve seen the most incredible places.</p> <p>“Settling in to the UK now. #Britmorefamilyadventure or the Chriswolds’ family adventure as Chris calls it.”</p> <p>Last month, Bickmore opened up about her decision to move her family to the UK for several months. She explained that it felt like the “last chance” to embark on a family adventure with her eldest son in tow.</p> <p>Bickmore, aged 41, announced this on The Project last month, telling viewers she wanted to share “a little personal news.”</p> <p>“In April I’m going to be taking a few months off The Project desk,” she began.</p> <p>“[Partner] Chris and I and the kids are heading off on a family adventure together.</p> <p>“We figure it’s never going to be the perfect time to go and it’s something we really want to do before my son starts his final years at school, so we’re doing term two in the UK. So I will be off for a couple of months.”</p> <p>Shortly afterwards, Bickmore opened up further about her decision to temporarily move the family to the UK in a post to her Instagram account, revealing it was a move she and partner had "dreamed of for a while now".</p> <p>“One of the unexpected silver linings to come out of living through Melbourne’s lockdowns was the extended family time and we feel like this is our last chance to do something like this together before Ollie hits the pointy end of his schooling and no longer wants to hang out with us so … we are heading to the UK for a school term,” she shared.</p> <p>Bickmore had Ollie, 14, with her late husband Greg Lange, who died in 2010 after a decade-long battle with brain cancer. She’s since had two daughters, Evie and Adelaide, with partner Chris.</p> <p>Bickmore said that after 13 years as a co-host of The Project, the break felt “a little like long service leave".</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Dead body found in pond at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s west London home

<p><span>The deceased body of an unidentified woman has been pulled out of a lake in front of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s home at Kensington Palace in west London.</span><br /><br /><span>The corpse was found in Round Pond which is only a short walk from the Palace gates.</span><br /><br /><span>Metropolitan Police were called just after 7 am local time on Saturday, August 29.</span><br /><br /><span>The woman was announced dead at the scene and while police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, they have confirmed that investigations are still “ongoing”.</span><br /><br /><span>A post-mortem examination will take place.</span><br /><br /><span>The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their three young children, reside inside the Palace.</span><br /><br /><span>However the family were reportedly visiting the Queen at Balmoral in Scotland on the day the horrifying discovery was made.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837749/round-po-nd-royals-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d62a9a486233425dbbb523364672070f" /><br /><br /><span>Newlyweds Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank also live on the grounds of Kensington Palace in a cottage.</span><br /><br /><span>However, it is not known if the couple were present when the body was found.</span><br /><br /><span>Initially, authorities thought the body belonged to poet laureate Sir John Betjeman’s grandaughter Endellion Lycett Green.</span><br /><br /><span>She had been missing for a week but reportedly was later found alive.</span><br /><br /><span>Her brother John Lycett Green wrote: “My sister Endellion is alive, safe and well.</span><br /><br /><span>“Thank you all for the support and love you showed for Delli and her family.</span><br /><br /><span>“Sorry to all of you that, like us, were grieving for the wonder that is Delli. We were told a body was found and was her.</span><br /><br /><span>“It was not, and Delli was found last night.</span><br /><br /><span>“RIP the soul that was found in Kensington Round Pond on Saturday morning.”</span><br /><br /><span>Kensington Gardens, which includes the Palace and the Round Pond, is said to remain open to the public while police investigations continue.</span></p>

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10 best hidden swimming holes in Australia

<p>Australia is really spoilt for choice when it comes to perfect swimming options. But while we might be more aware of popular locations like Bondi Beach and Maroubra, it’s the hidden locations that provide some of the best swimming in this country.</p> <p>We’ve put together a list of some of the best swimming holes in Australia. To see the swimming spots, scroll through the gallery above. They correspond to the list below:</p> <ol> <li>Karloo Pools - NSW</li> <li>Cronan Creek - Queensland</li> <li>Mitchell Falls - Western Australia</li> <li>Berry Springs - Northern Territory</li> <li>Figure Eight Pools - NSW</li> <li>Boonoo Boonoo Rock Pools - Queensland</li> <li>Lerderderg Gorge - Victoria</li> <li>Killen Pools - NSW</li> <li>Fairy Falls - Queensland</li> <li>Pool of Siloam - South Australia</li> </ol> <p>Are there any that you think we’ve left out? Have you swam at any of these spots? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you. </p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/09/what-to-do-when-visiting-lord-howe-island/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>What to do when visiting Lord Howe Island</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/09/quintessential-big-australian-animal-experiences/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>5 quintessential big Australian animal experiences</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/08/10-incredible-animals-you-can-actually-swim-with/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 incredible animals you can actually swim with</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Gorgeous garden ponds inspiration

<p>A garden pond in the backyard not only provides a lovely water feature amongst the greenery but it will also encourage essential pollinators like birds, bees and butterflies to stop by and visit your flowers. Here are some gorgeous garden ponds to get you inspired.</p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11189/1_500x375.jpg" alt="1 (111)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="333" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11190/2_500x333.jpg" alt="2 (116)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11191/3_500x375.jpg" alt="3 (111)"/></p> <p><img width="499" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11192/4_499x334.jpg" alt="4 (105)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="665" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11193/5_500x665.jpg" alt="5 (97)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11194/6_500x375.jpg" alt="6 (95)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11195/7_500x375.jpg" alt="7 (87)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11196/8_500x375.jpg" alt="8 (82)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="644" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11197/9_500x644.jpg" alt="9 (67)"/></p> <p><img width="499" height="405" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11198/10_499x405.jpg" alt="10 (52)"/></p> <p><img width="311" height="398" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11199/11.jpg" alt="11 (26)"/></p> <p><img width="500" height="668" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/11200/12_500x668.jpg" alt="12 (20)"/></p> <p><em>Image sources: Pinterest</em></p>

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