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Disabled customer "crushed" by Coles' new smart gate

A customer using a wheelchair has been crushed by Coles' new controversial smart gates, just months after it was rolled out in Aussie stores. The smart gates were added to self-serve check-outs across the country late last year as a security measure against thieves. The gates were installed with a range of other security measures in response to rising theft rates, including "CCTV, electronic article surveillance (EAS), and in some stores new smart gate technology that automatically opens as customers make payment for their products," according to a Coles spokesperson. But on Tuesday a customer, who chose to remain anonymous, said that one of the smart gates “slammed shut” on them and their wheelchair, while they were on their routine shopping trip with their son. After buying a few things the customer said that they were heading to the "wide open" gate, and their son passed through safely. But, when they tried to follow, the gate abruptly closed “hitting” their arms and “crushing” their wheelchair. The gate began to beep and only reopened when the customer pushed their way through. Fortunately, the customer was not injured but wanted to raise awareness on the issue. “I’ll be calling every day until SOMEONE tells me how to avoid being crushed next time,” they said. A few other annoyed customers slammed the "invasive" and "annoying" technology. “One literally snapped shut on our pram as we were pushing our kiddo through,” one person wrote on social media. “I’d walked out the store first, pram and husband following behind. Especially cause they make them too small for you to go side-by-side! “It’s insane, and I refuse to look at any self check out or check out with that in the path.” Another added: “Not long until an elderly person is knocked over by them and breaks their hip or similar." "It’s turning into a jail rather than a supermarket,” a third wrote. Image: Getty

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Jelena Dokic opens up on "crushing" split

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic has opened up on the heartbreaking split from her longtime partner of 19 years, Tin Bikic. The pair broke up on August 2021, but Dokic officially announced the news of her break up on January 2022, after taking an unexpected break from social media. Now two years later, the commentator took to Instagram to share some uplifting words to those who might be going through a rough break up, as she reflects on her own milestone. “Breakups of any kind, whether it’s a long-term relationship or marriage, are tough,” she wrote. “They are heartbreaking, crushing, shattering and can change you forever. I think how we respond to it is so important.” “It will be tough no matter what but we can be nice and be a good person. I think it’s really important to do it with grace, kindness and dignity. For yourself more than anything.” She then emphasised on the importance of “not becoming angry and bitter” and reminded her followers that the scars will heal over time. “What is not meant to be is not meant to be. No matter how long the relationship lasted.” she continued. “My breakup left me crushed and changed me to my core, but when I look back now on the last two years, I can definitely say that while I was shattered and it has changed me forever, I have handled it with kindness, understanding, grace and dignity," she added The former tennis star also revealed that she was proud of herself for “no screaming, anger or bitterness." “So a little bit of wisdom from me: When someone leaves wish them happiness and nothing but best. Try and remember only the good moments with that person.” “Accept it for what it is and that it’s over. Let go of what was and that it doesn’t exist anymore.And most importantly have faith and belief in what will be and what is coming next,” she added, before offering some advice. "You have to pick yourself up, learn and move on. "That wall around your heart is really high right now but you never know what is around the corner so stay positive, have faith and believe that something special is still out there and will turn up one day. "And even if it doesn’t, you know that you and your love for yourself is strong that you can do it on your own," she concluded the post. Many of her followers were grateful for her advice. "Oh wow I needed to hear this my marriage ended six weeks ago," commented one person. "You’re not alone. Many of us have had our hearts smashed to smithereens. Time heals," wrote another. "You are a beautiful inspiration. I’ve learned this now 4 times painfully and you are right on all counts," commented a third. "Thank you Jelena, resonates with me at the moment," wrote a fourth. Images: Instagram

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"Completely crushed": Collapse of bridal company leaves dozens distraught

Dozens of Aussie brides have been left feeling "completely crushed" after a bridal shop collapsed into voluntary liquidation. The Bridal Atelier Pty Ltd, a bridal shop in Melbourne, appointed liquidators, leaving staff shocked and left to take calls from distraught brides concerned their wedding plans have gone up in smoke. The company's phone number has been disconnected, while their social media accounts and website have been removed. Mr Dullaway, one of the appointed liquidators, told news.com.au the company had “never recovered from the Covid lockdown” so had made the difficult decision to shut down for good. Georgia Schroeder, who works in the Melbourne store, said that she had only been hired in the bridal store less than two months before the collapse and was left devastated by the collapse. “I’m a broken woman,” she posted online, adding that she is “completely crushed”. Ms Schroeder said she had thought scoring the gig would be a “dream job” but it’s turned into more of a nightmare, as she has been left dealing with the fallout. “I’ve had hundreds of phone calls from brides begging and crying about their gowns and loss of money,” she said. “And even though it won’t mean much to the hundreds affected, none of the staff have been paid. We have all been left in the dark.” She added that she wanted to apologise “from the bottom of my heart” for what had happened and wished the best for brides affected by the collapse. Anna Campbell, one of the brands stocked by the boutique, is trying to help brides as they panic over their weddings. “We are devastated to hear of the sudden and heartbreaking closure of our retailer, The Bridal Atelier,” the company posted online. “Even in these uncertainty times, you, our bride, are our number one priority and focus." “Rest assured that we remain dedicated to upholding our commitment to you and will ensure that the highest level of service and care is provided through every step of your remaining bridal journey.” Image credits: Instagram

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New flag furore erupts as Djokovic crushes Aus Open final

Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open in convincing fashion to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record, a year after he was deported over his COVID vaccination status. The Serbian star defeated Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets in the final in Melbourne on Sunday, making it Djokovic's 10th Australian Open title – equal to Nadal's Grand Slam record of 22 men's singles titles. However, during the broadcast an eagle-eyed viewer couldn’t help but single out the disturbing appearance of a flag bearing a controversial far-right symbol, waved by a Djokovic supporter. “Why am I seeing a Chetnik flag amongst the Serbian crowd at the Tsitsipas vs Djokovic match?” wrote Twitter user Sophie Mak. “Are ultra fascist symbols allowed in the Australian Open now?” The Chetniks were paramilitary ultranationalists who committed war crimes during WWII. Respected tennis journo Ben Rothenberg then responded by calling for future Australian Opens to be completely flag free if security cannot control such incidents. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> I really think they need to make the 2024 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> a flag-free zone if their security repeatedly can't figure this stuff out. Tournament security has been pretty abysmal (though we haven't had the ~annual court invader during the men's final yet). <a href="https://t.co/Mztq6NstPg">https://t.co/Mztq6NstPg</a> — Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/1619649716932988929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2023</a></blockquote> “Tournament security has been pretty abysmal (though we haven’t had the ~annual court invader during the men’s final yet),” added Rothenberg. Tennis Australia were moved to introduce a complete ban on Russian and Belarusian flags earlier in the Australian Open after a Belarusian flag was spotted being waved during a Ukrainian’s match. Djokovic’s father Srbjan was then caught up in a controversy when he inadvertently posed alongside pro-Vladimir Putin protesters outside the stadium who were holding up a flag with the Russian leader’s face on it. Srbjan then elected not to attend the semi-final nor the final of the tournament in which his son was victorious for a record tenth time. Images: Twitter

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Wild allegations suggest Prince Frederik's brother has a "secret crush" on Princess Mary

The feud between Prince Frederik and his younger brother Prince Joachim has made headlines after wild allegations have suggested Joachim has been harbouring a secret crush on his sister-in-law, Princess Mary. The rumours began when Spanish magazine Vanitatis El Confidencial reported that Joachim had drunkenly tried to kiss the princess. “With obvious signs of drunkenness, it seems that the youngest son of Queen Margrethe tried to stamp his lips on his sister-in-law’s mouth,” a source told the publication. “[Mary] got as out of the way as she could and with an unperturbed smile, while [Joachim’s wife] Marie witnessed the embarrassing moment.” The Spanish magazine went on to allege that Joachim was “deeply in love” with Mary, and “it didn’t help that in 2007 he announced his engagement to a French girl [Marie] with the same name and striking physical resemblance.” If the shocking allegations prove to be true, it may explain the long-simmering tensions between the royal brothers. "Fred and Joachim haven't been close for years, and this so-called crush on Mary could very much be the reason why," an insider told <a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/royals/international-royals/prince-frederik-prince-joachim-in-love-with-princess-mary-75150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woman's Day</a> exclusively. "It also explains why Mary and Marie have clearly never been very close, despite being sisters-in-law." Relationships within the Danish royal family were <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/news/news/denmark-s-queen-strips-grandkids-of-royal-titles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">further fractured recently</a> after Queen Margrethe stripped Joachim’s children of their royal titles. "Joachim is furious about how it's all played out, and blames Fred's ego and his powers of persuasion over their mother," a source told Woman’s Day. Image credits: Getty Images

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Local council accidentally crushes woman's car and belongings

A NSW grandmother is still awaiting compensation three months after the local council admitted to accidentally seizing and crushing her car. Wendy Tucker said she is upset at how heartless the council has been when it came to offering help, fixing its mistake, and being clear about what happened to her 1997 Toyota Camry and personal belongings, while critics described the incident as embarrassing and evidence of incompetence on the Central Coast Council’s behalf. Mrs Tucker told A Current Affair, "I just thought the council would have been more forthcoming. "It was my only car, and it had things in it - personal belongings, emotional things - you get attached to your vehicles regardless of how good or bad they are." Mrs Tucker said that three months ago, she rang the police and council rangers, fearing her car, which was parked near her daughter’s home, had been stolen. The 61-year-old high school science lab assistant claims she was told by the council that the car had been towed, and to expect a letter in the mail that would outline the next steps she should take. Unfortunately, the next day she received a call from the council informing her that the car had been accidentally crushed. The warning letter from the council arrived a few days later. Mrs Tucker said, "I thought they were exaggerating but apparently it had been crushed completely.” Former Central Coast councilor Greg Best said “heads should roll” after the incident. "Surely they should have just sat down with Mrs Tucker over a cup of tea and said 'sorry, here's what we're going to do'. "This council wracked up the largest financial debt and financial loss of any council in Australia and it has now gone to an all time high in its incompetence and embarrassment." The Council confirmed the car was left in a street at Point Clare for roughly eight weeks during NSW’s COVID-19 lockdown, and that it towed the vehicle following complaints from nearby homeowners. While this is within the council’s power, it is required to contact the registered owner and give warning that the car had been impounded. The Central Coast Council <a rel="noopener" href="https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/aussie-grandmothers-car-crushed-by-nsw-council-without-warning/b04415f6-ce57-42aa-a2ca-c263a61073f8" target="_blank">provided two statements</a> to A Current Affair, and later offerred an apology to Mrs Tucker. Their most recent statement says, amongst other things, that the “Council apologies to the car owner that adequate notice wasn't provided by letter to the registered address, and despite Council undertaking the process lawfully within the legislation, compensation is assured to the car's owner.” Image: Channel 9

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Bachelor Jimmy Nicholson meets ‘celebrity crush’ Carrie Bickmore

Before the premiere of the latest season of The Bachelor on Wednesday night, Bachelor Jimmy Nicholson’s appearance on The Project led to a meeting with his ‘celebrity crush’, Carrie Bickmore. After Jimmy joined the show, Peter Helliar asked him how meeting 24 women on The Bachelor compared to meeting his “No. 1 celebrity crush Carrie Bickmore”? “Hi, Jimmy,” Jimmy said awkwardly. “Oh the chemistry! Where are the roses?” Pete joked. “I tried to get the roses delivered but they couldn’t make it happen,” Jimmy laughed. “You obviously have a girlfriend now and Carrie, are you in a long-term relationship…” Peter added, with Carrie cutting him, asking, “What are you suggesting?” “A double date!” Pete said. “That is weird, Pete,” Carrie added, quickly changing the subject. “You say your parents are still in love to this day. Is that what made you want to go on the show?” she asked Jimmy. “Yes, my parents have been married for over 40 years, when the opportunity presented itself, I thought this is the real deal. They get great girls on this show and they source them from all around Australia,” he said. “I want what my parents have. As you can see in the snippets, it is really nice and I think I have found her.” Things took an even more awkward turn towards the end of the interview, with Carrie saying, “They left the last question for me to ask about the Mile High Club, which was really weird.” “I would never expect that from you, Carrie,” Jimmy added. His crush on Bickmore was revealed last week, while Jimmy was chatting to news.com.au and asked a series of rapid-fire questions. When asked about who his celebrity crush was, he quickly replied with, “Carrie Bickmore”. “I just think she looks like a really nice person and she’s very beautiful. She’s wife material.” The segment in question was aired on The Project shortly after the interview, resulting in the Project co-hosts teasing Bickmore about Jimmy’s confession. “Are you entering The Bachelor, the competition?” Pete asked. “No!” Carrie replied. Kate Longbroek said, “he got really properly crushy”, while Waleed Aly queried: “Is it a strange thing to say when you are about to date 20 women at once?” Jimmy has since revealed he has found love and is off the market. “I have found love. I’m really, really happy,” he said. “She’s amazing. We chat multiple times a day, a lot of Facetime at the moment, and I’m really happy, so it’s good.” Image: Channel 10

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"Crushed with guilt": Decision to put down "pandemic puppy" causes heated debate

A journalist has sparked debates online over her decision to euthanise her dog she adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Madeline Bills published a piece on Slate sharing the story of her adoption of Bennie, “a six-year old beagle whose photo melted my heart”, just before Christmas. “Like many others last year, I was thrilled to adopt a dog,” she wrote. “The so called pandemic puppy boom made for what felt like stiff competition at the time.” But, the journalist said the New Jersey animal shelter she adopted Bonnie from likely failed to inform her of the dog’s history of aggressive behaviour. After six months of behavioural training and “daily dog anxiety meds” seemed to make no difference to Bonnie’s biting, Bilis made the decision to try and rehome the pooch. “But I soon learned the shelter where Bonnie came from wouldn’t help me. A volunteer explained that Bonnie was too dangerous to adopt out again, and their affiliated sanctuaries - including several beagle-specific rescues - declined to take her,” she wrote. “Another dog rescue organisation in New York City told me that her bite history - seven bites at the time, though that number would grow - was too extensive for her to even qualify for a special rehabilitation program.” Bilis said both conversations ended with the same conclusion: “behavioural euthanasia”. “She was adorable - and violent,” Bilis wrote. “I found a resolution many choose but few acknowledge.” <a href="https://twitter.com/madelinebilis/status/1402611855252668417">https://twitter.com/madelinebilis/status/1402611855252668417</a> The article drew praise from some readers for addressing a difficult topic, which described how Bonnie was involved in several biting incidents. “Last Christmas morning, I patted my bed, invitingly my newly adopted beagle, Bonnie, to jump and cuddle,” she began in the piece. “My boyfriend, still under the covers, reached out to pet her soft little head, which was now wedged between us. I turned away to grab my phone, and it happened: a guttural bark, followed by a human scream. I whipped around to see my boyfriend’s hand covered in blood. It was Bonnie’s second bite in the week since I’d adopted her.” Bilis recounted another incident where Bonnie bit a man walking past them on the footpath, though she was surprised “the man brushed off the incident”. As the number of incidents continued to grow, Bilis said her “desire to stop living with a dangerous animal” grew too. “As the weeks went by and no new options appeared, I realised I had a choice: I could send her off with a stranger one day - someone she would certainly injure, and who would perhaps end up euthanising her anyway - or I could allow her to leave this terrifying world peacefully with someone she loves.” She stressed the choice to pursue behavioural euthanasia was “not a decision made out of convenience”. “Crushed with guilt, I wondered if there was more I could have done to help my sweet beagle,” she said. Unsurprisingly, the article drew criticism online, with other owners of adopted dogs claiming the decision was motivated by inconvenience. One user said that in her “30-year-plus career as a veterinarian who works on dogs with anxieties and behavioural issues, I’ve only had to euthanise two dogs for child safety reason.” Many also defended Bilis, agreeing she had no choice in the matter. “A lot of people angry about this article but obviously the correct thing to do with a violent and dangerous domesticated animal is put it down,” wrote Daily Wire host Matt Walsh.

Family & Pets

Christian school expells 8-year-old for crush on another girl

A girl has been expelled from school after admitting to a fellow student she had a crush on her, according to her mum. 8-year-old Chloe Shelton was expelled from Rejoice Christian School in the US state of Oklahoma, after four years due to the school's beliefs on same sex relationships. Speaking to CNN, Delanie Shelton, Chloe's mum, said the vice-principal told her daughter: “the Bible says that women can only have children with a man”. Ms Shelton said the vice-principal asked her about homosexuality to which she replied saying she has "no issues with it". Chloe was sent home and was told not to return on Friday. The superintendent then contacted the family to let them know they were "ending their partnership" due to differing beliefs, and also expelled Chloe's five-year-old brother. "I was so blindsided. I was angry, hurt, betrayed, sad... so many different emotions. I just couldn't believe it," she told CNN. Superintendent Joel Pepin refused to comment on the issue due to privacy reasons. The school's handbook does state that students should not engage in public displays of affection, and any form of "sexual immorality" such as "professing to be homosexual/bisexual" goes against its beliefs. To compromise on this means students forfeit their enrolment.

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Expert slams Americans by comparing photographs of Australia: “Only Australia crushed COVID-19”

Australian life is slowly returning to normal as Bondi beach reopens and restrictions continue to loosen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The way the country has handled the severity of COVID-19 and its citizens has become a rarity throughout the world, as Australians look toward a less bleak future. Unfortunately, developed nations including the United States are not able to tell the same story as death told soared past 50,000 within the last week. The death toll from the virus in Australia sits at 84 and new infections have completely slowed down as NSW reported five new cases in one day on Monday. Harvard Professor David Sinclair took to Twitter to blast the state of California and all its citizens by sharing a side-by-side comparison that show both Australia and the U.S at completely odd ends. In the caption above two images of an empty Bondi Beach and an overcrowded Newport Beach in California, he wrote: “California & Australia have similar populations but only Australia crushed #COVID-19. New cases = 1000 vs 9 per day. While the pundits argue about the cause, see if you notice a difference between Newport & Bondi. It’s a clue.” “I miss the days when we were the role model for how to get things done,” he wrote on Twitter. Professor Sinclair also went on to show a timeline of how Australia has combated the virus, closed borders along with the country’s testing measures and strict social distancing rules. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised locals for flocking to the beach as soon as the warm weather hit over the weekend. He warned their behaviour could mean reverse progress. “We can’t see images like we saw, particularly on Saturday, in Newport Beach and elsewhere,” Mr Newsom said. “The virus doesn’t take the weekend off because it’s a beautiful sunny day around our coasts,” he added. Australian states NSW and Queensland could begin slowly easing back open as soon as next week. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> California & Australia have similar populations but only Australia crushed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a>. New cases = 1000 vs 9 per day. While the pundits argue about the cause, see if you notice a difference between Newport & Bondi. It's a clue. <a href="https://t.co/TNHbFpiqJu">pic.twitter.com/TNHbFpiqJu</a> — David Sinclair, PhD (@davidasinclair) <a href="https://twitter.com/davidasinclair/status/1254834144204521472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2020</a></blockquote> However, QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warned “If we do see mass gatherings, I will not hesitate to clamp back down.” Victoria however is not so ready to ease restrictions and Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters on Tuesday he wants to see at least 100,000 people get tested for coronavirus within the next two weeks before a decision is made on whether they will ease state restrictions. “This is the biggest public health testing program that our state has ever seen and it will give us the data that will underpin the options that we will have in just a couple of weeks’ time,” he said on Monday.

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“It hurts”: Roger Federer’s crushing admission after nail-biting Wimbledon finals loss

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were on the verge of causing a worldwide meltdown after an intense Wimbledon final that will forever be remembered. After an epic four-hour-and 57-minute-long match, Djokovic emerged as the victor in the longest men’s final the All England Club has ever witnessed. The final set on its own went for two hours with the champions hoping to one up each other with every move they made. In the end, it was the Serbian who came out on top 7-6 1-6 7-6 4-6 13-12 (7-3) as the world watched the first ever fifth set tiebreak at the iconic major. Devastated, Federer was unable to take advantage of two championship points in the fifth set and was the player who fell short on a day that will be considered iconic for tennis fans. Former British star Tim Henman said on the BBC broadcast, it’s a match “the tennis world will reflect on for a long time to come”. And he wasn’t the only one who held those sentiments, as viewers at home took to Twitter to express their disbelief at the game they just witnessed. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> Unbelievable scenes. Novak Djokovic saves two match points and breaks. 8-8 in the fifth. Four hours and 13 minutes gone. Utter madness. — George Bellshaw (@BellshawGeorge) <a href="https://twitter.com/BellshawGeorge/status/1150455918984871937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> Amazing! Djokovic wins his 5th <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a>. What a final! <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a> played an unbelievably good match but somehow <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> wins after saving multiple match points. There is no limit to the amount of pressure this man can handle. Superhuman stuff! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> — Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealPatCash/status/1150467312694284288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> I have such huge respect for both <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a>. What a match... wouldn’t have minded to see it go on a little longer 😊 Congrats Novak on another <a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Wimbledon</a>! — Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) <a href="https://twitter.com/KAndersonATP/status/1150474987687620614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> Despite being crowned the winner, Djokovic was too exhausted to celebrate, but he made sure to pay tribute to his opponent during his on-court interview. “I think this was, if not the most exciting and thrilling final I was ever part of, then definitely top two or three in my career against one of the greatest players of all time in Roger, who I respect a lot,” he said. “Unfortunately, in these kind of matches, one of the players has to lose. “It’s quite unreal to be two match points down and come back … and quite strange to play a tie-break at 12-all too. “I know I’ve said this before but when I was a boy … this always has been the tournament for me. It’s where I wanted to participate and where I wanted to win one day.” Federer cemented his nice guy status. Despite being crushed from his loss, he still found time to praise Djokovic for his performance. “It was a great match. It was long, it had everything,” he said. “I had my chances, so did he, we played some great tennis so in a way I’m happy with my performance as well. “But Novak, congratulations man, that was great. That was crazy. “I hope I give people the chance to believe, at 37, it’s not over yet.” In his post-match conference, Federer was visibly down but still tried to remain optimistic for having the opportunity of making history. “I mean, all of us working in this sport, we know what a great sport it is. I don’t think we need matches, per se. Maybe we need them to sometimes cross over to other sports, maybe get to the fans in the streets and so forth. If that’s the case, that this match did something like this, I think that’s great,” said the Swiss champ. “I think it was a great match with wonderful points played. It had everything. Novak played also amazing today. So I hope it resonates in a big way. “You try to take the good things out of this match. There’s just tons of it. “Like similar to 2008 maybe, I will look back and think, ‘Well, it’s not that bad after all’. For now, it hurts, and it should, like every loss does here at Wimbledon. “I think it’s a mindset. I’m very strong at being able to move on because I don’t want to be depressed about actually an amazing tennis match.” His battle against Rafael Nadal in 2008 at the All England Club is widely considered to be one of the greatest games the sport has ever seen, and now, with Sunday's epic final, fans and experts can’t help but draw comparisons. But despite the intensity and power of the two matches, the only thing the 37-year-old can focus on is the end result. “Sure, epic ending, so close, so many moments. Yeah, I mean, sure there’s similarities. But you’ve got to go dig, see what they are,” Federer said. “I’m the loser both times, so that’s the only similarities I see.” And while members of the media snickered after hearing that last line, it’s obvious that behind the smile, Federer is crushed that he couldn’t leave London with the one thing he wanted most.

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Shock exit: Ash Barty’s classy response as her Wimbledon dream is crushed

Ash Barty is choosing to remain positive after a surprising loss against free-swinging American Alison Riske. The beloved Aussie tennis star’s dream of winning back-to-back grand slams has taken a hit after the world No. 55 brought an end to Barty’s incredible 15-match unbeaten run. The world number 1 fell 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday and has taken her loss graciously, saying she had “absolutely no regrets.” “We’ve planned our days and prepared as best that we can. Today wasn’t my day,” Barty said. “I didn’t win a tennis match. It’s not the end of the world. It’s a game. I love playing the game. I do everything in my power to try and win every single tennis match. But that’s not the case. “It’s disappointing right now. Give me an hour or so, we’ll be all good. The sun’s still going to come up tomorrow. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> There's the backhand slice working to perfection for Ash Barty already 👌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> <a href="https://t.co/9Pgb94MhWb">pic.twitter.com/9Pgb94MhWb</a> — 7Sport (@7Sport) <a href="https://twitter.com/7Sport/status/1148176919264804864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2019</a></blockquote> Karolina Pliskova will take the title as world No. 1 if she reaches the semi-finals this week. “It’s out of my control,” the Queensland star said of her ranking. “We’ve done absolutely everything. I’m so proud of myself and my team over the last six to eight weeks. We’ve had an incredible trip, incredible couple of months. “If Karolina plays some good tennis, gets to that, then she’ll deserve it. No fighting that.” Barty paid homage to Riske who had undertaken an extra four hours on court than the Australian in order to get this far. “You just have to look at her stats on a grass court to show just how dangerous she is. She’s very comfortable on the grass court. It complements her game well,” Barty said. “In the crunch moments, she came up with her best tennis. When her back is against the wall, she plays really well typically. She did that today. All credit to her. “She deserves to be in the quarter-finals.” The Aussie tennis star will return to her home in Brisbane for some well-deserved rest before kicking off in her American hardcourt campaign in Montreal starting from August 5. “It’s also important to really celebrate what we’ve been able to achieve over the last eight weeks. It’s been an extremely positive time for me and my team,” she said. “Go and rest and recover with the family back home, then switch focus back to the hard courts. “In the US, which I love that time of year, I love getting back over to the summertime there. “I have some really good memories from last year. We go back, we knuckle down, train again, then we go again.”

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Woman sues Bunnings for $500,000 after she was "crushed"

<div> <div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> Bunnings is being sued for more than half-a-million dollars after a shopper was crushed by a box of broom handles whilst being on the job. Robyn Handasyde was employed by a separate company that was required to restock the shelves at a Bunnings store in Southeast Melbourne when the accident happened. According to documents obtained by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6983349/Woman-suing-Bunnings-half-million-dollars-crushed-box-broom-handles.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail Australia</a>, it is claimed that Handasyde was carrying out her duties on May 5, 2010 when a fellow Bunnings worker driving a mechanical lifting machine dropped or dislodged a heavy box of broom handles on top of her. The box landed on Handasyde’s neck and shoulders, causing her serious injuries. The Victorian Workers Association (VWA) has lodged a statement of claim with the Supreme Court of Victoria arguing that Bunnings has breached its duty of care to the injured worker. The VWA barristers acting on behalf of Handasyde claim that she has been left with lifelong injuries, which left to her further breaking her ankle. The statement of claim reads: “The accident was caused as a result of negligence and/or breach of statutory duty of the Defendant, its servants or agents.” A breakdown of Handasyde’s claim says that Bunnings owes her $365,227 in lost earnings since she was injured. The majority of her claim is made up of medical bills and rehabilitation. However, VWA has issued a warning saying that the payout could be up to $503,937 if this goes to trial. In a defence letter filed by Bunnings' legal team, the company refutes nearly all of the allegations made against it. The company did accept that Handasyde made an injury claim on May 26, 2010. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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