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Chilling new Cleo Smith abduction details to be aired for first time

New details have emerged about the abduction of Cleo Smith, including her frantic mother’s call to triple-0 when she realised her little girl was missing. Cleo, then four, made international headlines when she was snatched from a tent on October 16 2021 as she slept with her mother, stepfather and baby sister at the Blowholes campsite, near Carnarvon, about 960km north of Perth. The little girl was held captive by Terence Darrell Kelly and locked alone in a bedroom at his home for 18 days before WA police rescued her in a late night raid. Grim new details about Cleo’s kidnapping will soon be aired after Kelly was <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/sentence-handed-down-for-cleo-smith-abductor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently sentenced</a> to 13 years and 6 months in jail. Ellie Smith’s distraught call to triple-0 and police bodycam footage of the tearful mum, after officers arrived at the remote campsite, will be aired for the first time on 60 Minutes on May 14. Ms Smith and her partner Jake Giddon also revealed how Cleo is coping 18 months after the scarring ordeal, including new footage of the little girl. “Her nightmare nights are the worst. It's heartbreaking,” Ms Smith said in a preview. “Sad, hurt, scared, terrified. It is hard talking about him (Kelly) and what happened.” The program will also air the heartbreaking audio of Ms Smith’s triple-0 call when she discovered Cleo was missing from their tent on the day she was abducted. "My daughter's gone missing,” the distraught mum said. “How old is your daughter,” the operator asked. “She's four,” Ms Smith tearfully responded. Bodycam footage from the first officers on the scene being shown around the campsite by the terrified mum has also emerged. “We woke up this morning, and she was missing,” Ms Smith said. Cleo’s disappearance led to one of the biggest police searches in WA history and made headlines worldwide. Investigators who were involved in the case will also share more details about the extensive lengths detectives went to track down Kelly. “It really set the investigation alight,” one officer said. “They narrowed and narrowed it. They made the right call.” Ms Smith added, “That was the second we realised she didn't walk away. She was taken.” Ms Smith and her partner appeared at Kelly’s sentencing in the District Court of WA in April. It was the first time the pair had been seen in public since their <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/cleo-smith-s-parents-share-disturbing-new-details" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first interview</a> with 60 Minutes a year ago. They reportedly received $2 million for the world exclusive TV interview. Sentencing judge Julie Wager described the fear, distress and trauma Cleo and her parents have been left with as “immeasurable”. “Eighteen days without contact or explanation, and with hours totally on her own and no access to the outside world, would have been very traumatic,” the judge said. Kelly’s legal team have confirmed their client has lodged an appeal over the lengthy sentence handed down to him after he <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/terence-kelly-confesses-to-abducting-cleo-smith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">admitted</a> to forcibly detaining a child under the age of 16 in January 2022. Court documents have revealed Kelly’s lawyers are appealing on multiple grounds including disputing the extent to which his methamphetamine use contributed to the crime. “The learned sentencing judge erred in finding that the applicant's use of methamphetamine had a significant and casual role in the offending,” the appeal documents read. “The learned sentencing judge failed to give appropriate weight to the applicant's childhood disadvantage and trauma.” Image credit: 60 Minutes/Instagram

Kylie Minogue drops two exclusive new De Bortoli wines

Kylie Minogue is setting down some serious roots in Victoria since relocating back home earlier this year. Minogue is collaborating with one of Yarra Valley’s most popular winemakers; De Bortoli Wines. After starting her very own wine brand, Kylie Minogue Wines, in 2020, Kylie has seen roaring success in the industry. Her wines have won multiple awards and her Signature Rosé and Rosé Prosecco have since become best sellers in the UK. Her range of wines are also distributed in over ten countries. This new collab is seeing her add a 2022 chardonnay and pinot noir to the line up, it appears the brand just keeps getting stronger. The two new drops are the first Victorian releases under her label and are produced by De Bortoli Yarra Valley winemakers Steve Webber and Leanne De Bortoli. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph about the launch of the wines Kylie said she's proud that these are produced in her home state. "I would love the opportunity to come out (to the Yarra Valley) more. I'm an hour or so from where I grew up. I love that (this wine is) in Victoria, I'm really proud of that.” The Victorian wines aren't the only new additions to her Kylie Minogue Wines range, with her Alcohol Free Rosé launching in the UK just a couple of months ago. Kylie is set on making her mark in wine! Image: Getty

Food & Wine

The exclusive dating app for celebrities and influencers

In 2020, Sharon Stone <a href="https://www.nme.com/news/film/sharon-stones-bumble-dating-profile-has-finally-been-restored-2607744" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted</a> that her Bumble dating profile had been closed due to users reporting the account as fake. In less than 24 hours, Bumble had restored her account and apologised for the misunderstanding. You might be forgiven for thinking the Basic Instinct star couldn’t possibly be looking for love on a mainstream dating app like Bumble. It’s not every day that you swipe left to discover the next profile to be a Hollywood celebrity. However it would appear celebrities, are just like the rest of us. Looking for love or intimacy in a world where the face-to-face meetings are no longer commonplace. Unlike Sharon Stone, instead of using Bumble, the majority use their own special dating app called <a href="https://www.rayatheapp.com/">Raya</a>. A membership to this invite-only dating app is as exclusive as you would expect, with only a small number of elite applicants accepted on the app ⁠– which means your chances of charming and dating someone rich and famous on Tinder (insert shocked emoji) just got even slimmer. <h2>What is Raya?</h2> Launched in 2015, Raya, prides itself on being “an exclusive dating and networking platform for people in creative industries.” Cara Delevingne, Ruby Rose, Alexander Wang, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Teri Hatcher, Elijah Wood, and Zach Braff are among the elite crew <a href="https://thelatch.com.au/what-is-raya-secret-dating-app-for-celebrities/#:%7E:text=A%20year%20on%20from%20Raya's,were%20among%20the%20elite%20crew." target="_blank" rel="noopener">rumoured</a> to be on the dating app. Demi Lovato has been a longtime user of online relationship sites. She revealed in her documentary, Simply Complicated, that she chose Raya after her split from Wilmer Valderrama in 2016. Most recently Lily Allen and David Harbour credited their meeting to Raya. Before you think about sneaking onto the platform sometimes known as the “Tinder Illuminati” of the dating-app-world, there’s a complex application process – which includes being referred by three people, and then being vetted by an unknown panel of judges. Rumour has it, Raya has over<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/raya-and-the-promise-of-private-social-media" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ten times</a> more people waiting to get on the app – than those currently on it. The New York Times reports only about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/style/raya-dating-app.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8% of applications are accepted</a>, meaning Raya has a higher rejection rate than the illustrious Harvard Business School. You’ll also need to pay for it it, with a conservative fee of AU $9.99 a month, and further in app purchases (for example, extra swipes - once you’ve swiped on a certain number of profiles, Raya temporarily stops showing you new profiles unless you choose to pay a small fee of $4.99) required. Promotional material indicates: “Raya’s primary goal is for like-minded people to have an easy, accessible, and comfortable platform on which to connect.” The applications are “reviewed by an anonymous global committee” to “maintain that ideal.” <h2>How to find love on Raya</h2> My research examines how and if dating apps have changed intimacy, sex and romantic relationships. How does love change as a result of a digital sieve? However, it’s difficult to locate Raya users to provide their testimonies on their exclusive experiences. Most B grade users, that is, non-celebrities and non-influencers, report that the app is overwhelming, and doesn’t deliver matches. In simple terms if you’re not an A grade celebrity, you simply don’t have the celebrity pull to get the matches. Insiders indicate that the app is awash with professional photos, where the majority of users look like models. On ordinary apps, such profiles are usually rejected as potentially fake profiles or as bots. The profiles are shown in slideshow format, with users picking a song to play their slideshow to. All profiles include the person’s Instagram handle, so if you did really like the look of someone and wanted to make sure you did connect with them, you could add them on Instagram. In addition, screenshots, are not allowed within these hallowed halls. From 40 people interviewed in Australia, only 2 had used Raya. Those interviewed described the app as a “waste of time”, indicating that while there was a plethora of recognisable talent on the app, the majority fell into the influencer category - and their strike/ or match rate was low if not non-existent. <h2>Celebrities and creatives</h2> The app does raise a pertinent question around what we consider to be the creative industries in today’s society - and whether this terminology expands out to influencers or for example, OnlyFans content creators, and how we tier celebrities, and creatives. Dating apps also tend to open a pandora’s box of judgemental behaviours. My research would indicate that the majority of users make split-second decisions mostly based on appearance, but also tend to continue this hypercritical behaviour as they discontinue direct message exchanges, and ultimately people. Mainstream dating apps are highly white domains, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/01/09/575352051/least-desirable-how-racial-discrimination-plays-out-in-online-dating" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with sexual racism proliferating</a>, occurring in overt (for example, the common “No Asians” <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-06/sexual-racism-on-dating-apps-in-australia/100872332" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bio descriptions</a>), to more covert behaviours such swiping left against ethnically diverse people. They encourage a <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/02/modern-dating-odds-economy-apps-tinder-math/606982/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highly visual economy</a>, where individuals are often reduced to a hot or not factor. Most of the participants in my focus groups and interviews felt like they had become more judgemental as a result of their dating app use – quickly rejecting punters who were not arbitrarily attractive. Apps like Raya, while claiming to pool together like-minded people instead tend to extend and reinforce the idea that modern-day-love, categorised by the dating app, is only eligible for a certain hallowed few arbitrarily good-looking people, with solid Instagram, or Only Fans followings. Simultaneously, they warp the idea of the creative industries and creative people. Raya opens up the promise of a private dating space in an online environment. However, in doing so it creates a digital culture where intimacy is limited to an elite group of people, no longer open to the masses. As platforms like Tinder <a href="https://www.choice.com.au/consumer-advocacy/policy-submissions/2020/august/complaint-to-the-accc-about-tinder-misuse-of-data-and-discriminatory-pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">undergo scrutiny </a>around pricing structures and safety, the future could entail a plethora of Rayas – defined by the attributes (and payment) of their community members. Importantly, keeping the undesirables at bay. But in doing so are we further creating a world of intimacy haves and have-nots? While a select few might be enjoying the sanctity of private and exclusive dating - the rest of us have been locked outside, left to navigate the wild-west of the digital dating world. This article originally appeared on <a href="https://theconversation.com/the-exclusive-dating-app-for-celebrities-and-influencers-why-raya-has-been-called-the-illuminati-of-the-tinder-world-186828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Conversation</a>. Image: Raya

Relationships

See inside the new experience exclusively for women

Step into a lavish world of hobnobbing, wine and lavish food with your very own butler at the latest, most exclusive event from Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The <a href="https://mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/experiences/ladies-lounge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">High Tea for Two</a>, held in the museum’s opulent Ladies Lounge, was created by artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele and is an experience only available for women. Kaechele was inspired by the ladies-only parties thrown by her great-grandmother “Tootsie”, a scandalous socialite, which involved a fleet of dancing butlers, 400-year-old wines, and occasional visits from Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. With a dress code of green, gold, black and white finery, you can expect to be greeted by your butler with elbow-length velvet gloves and extravagant jewellery for you to wear, followed by a 12-course high tea in the chandelier-lit lounge where works from Picasso are among those donning the walls. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/06/mona-tea1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> The High Tea for Two is inspired by the women-only parties held by its creator’s great-grandmother. Images: MONA Though the lounge is open to any women visiting the museum, high tea sessions are restricted to just two ladies, your butler Hepburn, his sidekick “Robinson”, and a blindfolded saxophonist - making you part of the artwork that others can observe. The two-hour experience runs twice daily (11am and 2.30pm) on Saturdays and Sundays, with the total $500 package including nibbles, matched drinks, butler service and museum entry. To book your experience, head <a href="https://culturalattractionsofaustralia.com/experiences/high-tea-for-two/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Image: MONA

Domestic Travel

R.M. Williams celebrates 90th birthday with exclusive new range

Known for its hardy leather boots (among many MANY other things), R.M. Williams commemorated its 90th anniversary on May 24, the birthday of its founder Reginald Murray ‘RM’ Williams, with an exclusive range of commemorative products. The capsule collection includes belts, boots, apparel and other accessories, with the brand’s range of boots coming made-to-order and complete with 90th anniversary trims and a commemorative plaque. <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/tv/Cd6wPPLhLqH/?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/tv/Cd6wPPLhLqH/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by R.M.WILLIAMS (@rmwilliams)</a> </div> </blockquote> To celebrate the milestone, R.M. Williams will also be releasing a Makers Kit that includes everything you need to create a leather cover for The Bushman’s Handcrafts, a book written by RM Williams himself. For those who already own a pair of the iconic boots, you can pick up a limited-edition care tin that includes shoe polish, leather conditioner, a brush and a polish cloth for all your boot-related needs. <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/CdXoP1ENFMf/?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/CdXoP1ENFMf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by R.M.WILLIAMS (@rmwilliams)</a> </div> </blockquote> The brand will also be getting its very own coin as part of the Great Aussie Coin Hunt, an A-Z collection of coins depicting Australian icons. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s coin will be representing the letter R, and will include a limited-edition design with a silhouette of Williams on horseback and the iconic Craftsman boot. The range of products is available to <a href="https://www.rmwilliams.com.au/90th-anniversary-celebrations.html?lang=en_AU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">order online</a> or purchase in R.M. Williams stores. Image: Supplied

Beauty & Style

Exclusive senior discount makes mealtimes even easier

When it comes to mealtimes, it's easy to fall into the routine of always having the same recipes on rotation. Relying on the same things for dinner can become boring and repetitive very quickly, and sometimes it's difficult to know where to start to expand your cooking repertoire. On top of this, getting to the grocery shops is getting harder for many Aussies, with the danger of Covid still rife. Many Aussie seniors are turning to tech to make mealtimes easier, with 70% of Australians leaning on apps for a simpler kitchen experience. According to a new study, 58% of Aussies are turning to the internet for new recipes and nearly a third (27%) are getting their cooking inspiration from online videos over traditional cookbooks. On top of this, 60% of older Australians are wanting to become more adventurous in the kitchen, and want to spice up their meal routines. Enter: HelloFresh. HelloFresh is a subscription meal service that delivers fresh ingredients to create healthy, delicious dinners right to your door. HelloFresh customers can choose between a range of meal plans to include up to five recipes a week for up to four people. Users can choose their weekly meals online, with a huge range of options available to include vegetarian, family-friendly recipes, calorie smart meals and quick & easy options. Meals get safely delivered right to your door with ease, with each meal’s ingredients packaged individually, and perfectly pre-portioned to exactly what you need to reduce food waste. HelloFresh orders also come with a dedicated recipe card, showing how to create your delicious meals in an easy to follow guide. When HelloFresh started offering <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com.au/meal-kits/senior-discounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exclusive senior discounts</a> with guaranteed 10% off each box – saving Aussie seniors up to $600 off their yearly grocery bill – we leapt at the chance to try out the full service for a week. Plus, even better, if you’re a new customer, you’ll also receive 40% off your first box and 30% off your second. After trialling HelloFresh for one week, I can confidently say it is the quickest answer to mealtimes I have ever experienced. I received my HelloFresh box in the mail and everything was packaged perfectly: individual meal kits (that were colour coordinated as well) so I knew which ingredients went with each dish, easy to follow recipe cards, pre-portioned ingredients and refrigerated bags to keep everything fresh in transit. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011783.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011805.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> I selected five meals for two people, and was given a selection of delicious dishes that I had never thought to make before and was excited to try. Monday’s dinner was the Easy Chorizo & Corn Ciabatta Melt with Pear Salad: a nice and easy meal to ease into the week. The Italian-inspired meal was full of flavour, with the pear salad adding so much freshness. The minimal effort dish has since made its way into our weekly rotation of dinners, with the hands-on time being less than 30 minutes and an instant weeknight favourite. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011885.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011895.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> On Tuesday, I made the mouth-watering Haloumi & Tomato Relish Burger with Sweet Potato Wedges. This irresistible burger was another super quick and easy weeknight dinner guaranteed to beat any takeaway burger cravings. With minimal ingredients, it's astonishing how this relatively simple dinner could pack such a flavourful punch, but it was an instant winner in my house. The vegetarian dish showcased a way of making burgers I had never thought of before, and I will definitely be making this dish again. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011828.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011830.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> Wednesday was Mexican night, with Beef Enchiladas with Corn Salsa & Sour Cream on the menu. This dish warranted a little bit of creative liberty, as I accidentally added the corn salsa inside the enchiladas rather than on top (sometimes it pays to stop and read the recipe card properly…) Nevertheless, we carry on! These enchiladas were a delicious answer to a Mexican fiesta, with the option to add more spice always available with any HelloFresh meal. This colourful and delicious dinner is a must-try for any lover of Mexican food, along with a recommendation from yours truly to slow down and read the recipe before you start. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011840.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011844.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> Thursday’s dinner was the Quick Sweet Chilli-Lime Chicken with Sesame Konjac Noodles & Veggies. This fresh and zingy meal was so quick and easy to make, with the fresh ingredients making a huge difference. The Asian-inspired stir fry used delicious spices and flavours that I had never thought of using before, and will definitely be added into my next stir-fry. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011870.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/P1011849.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> We finished out the week strong on Friday with the Easy Honey Mustard Pork with Roast Pumpkin, Zucchini & Feta. Anything with the word “easy” in the title is something I want to be making on a Friday. This flavourful comfort meal was homey and delicious, and you just can’t go wrong with a fresh twist on the classic meat and veggies dinner. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/275734974_507443164447904_814243807490846583_n.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/03/275007273_529899835369438_5814029601494393651_n.jpg" alt="" width="1278" height="720" /> I could not recommend HelloFresh enough to anyone who is trying to make dinner times easier and more enjoyable, while also injecting some inspiration and creativity into the kitchen. HelloFresh is now offering a generous seniors discount, which can be activated simply by clicking the “Try Now” button on the <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com.au/meal-kits/senior-discounts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">home page</a>. Simply confirm your age to claim the discount and you are good to go! With a range of inventive dishes that are a must-try for any food lover, or anyone who wants their dinners made quickly and easily, there’s a reason so many Aussies are turning to HelloFresh to have their inspiration delivered right to their door. Image credits: Hamish Stevens

Food & Wine

Most expensive parking space in the world

A parking space has sold in Hong Kong in what is believed to be the most expensive sale of its kind. According to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.afr.com" target="_blank">Australian Financial Review</a>, the space in the luxurious Mount Nicholson residential project in Hong Kong was sold for $1.7 million by Wharf Holdings and Nan Fung Group. William Lau, a sales director at Centaline Property Agency in Hong Kong, told South China Morning Post, “it is definitely the most expensive car parking spot in Hong Kong”. Mr Lau said that the hefty price tag for the parking spot pales in comparison to how much residents at Mount Nicholson had paid for their high-class properties. In 2017, a single buyer purchased two apartments for a combined price of $192 million. "What concerns them most is that they need space to park their cars and not the money. They have bought it for their own use and not as an investment," he said. Property in Hong Kong has long been referred to as the most expensive square metre in the world. Mount Nicholson is located in the western side of Hong Kong's island, which is an exclusive hill known as The Peak. This high-class area is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world. Image credits: Getty Images

Real Estate

Ray Martin lists exclusive Sunshine Coast home

Legendary TV journalist Ray Martin and his wife Dianne have put their Sunshine Coast holiday home up for sale after more than 20 years, in defiance of the trend of people moving further north during COVID-19. The couple say they are planning on spending more time in Sydney with family. The four-bedroom home can be found at 13/87 Toolga Street, Mount Coolum, and it went up for sale this week. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dolbypropertygroup.com.au/" target="_blank">Dolby Property Group Noosa’s Marcus Dolby</a> declined to share with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/ray-martin-and-wife-dianne-list-their-luxury-sunshine-coast-holiday-home-1107565/" target="_blank">Domain</a> what the exact asking price was, but confirmed that similar properties in the area were listed for more than $3 million. The couple paid just $250,000 for the home in 2001. Dolby said of the decision to sell, “They’re like a salmon going the wrong way upstream. But it is a gorgeous house and it’s the perfect opportunity for them to sell.” Ray Martin told Domain that the family loved the home because of the restaurants, cafes, and clothing stores, describing the area as a “church for the soul”. “That’s why it’s been our second home … besides, it lets us claim we’re Queenslanders when the Maroons whip the Blues in the State of Origin, which they so often do,” he joked. He continued, “We call it ‘the Coolum state of mind’. The minute we open our front door, we hit the shorts and the T-shirts – and the blood pressure drops to chilled. Deadly. ‘How good is this?’ is the standard, rhetorical question.” The home is located in Mount Coolum’s exclusive The Lakes estate, and is adjacent to the Palmer Coolum Golf Resort, meaning avid golfers can simply open a gate and walk to the nearby course to play a round or two. The two-storey home features a gourmet kitchen, home cinema, and views of the Coolum Lakes and Mount Coolum from most rooms. It also boasts a large library and office, which is connected to each of the bedrooms. It has enough parking for two cars, and, naturally, a golf buggy. Martin told Domain, “The truth is, life moves on and you have to chase new dreams. The COVID lockdowns have drastically changed our habits and our expectations. So have our family circumstances changed – especially now with gorgeous grandkids to dote on. “Work-wise, my television life is still chaotic but very different to the nightly shows – even though I spend as much time on an aeroplane as I ever did, until COVID grounded everybody, of course. So, for a myriad of good reasons, we’re moving on – with a thousand great photos and a million even better memories.” Martin became a household name in Australia for his work on a number of current affairs programs, and throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he was the host of The Midday Show, winning five Gold Logies for his work on both The Midday Show and on A Current Affair. Image: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images

Real Estate

EXCLUSIVE: Claudine Ryan talks hormones, PMS and the brain

If you have ever had your feelings of anger dismissed because you are dealing with fluctuations in hormones - whether that’s around your period, pregnancy-related or due to menopause - you’re not the only one. While the vast majority of women experience these dips and peaks in hormones without many severe symptoms, the dismissal of symptoms as a side effect of hormones can have severe consequences. Between 2009 and 2018, suicide was the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/may/09/the-chemical-question-does-focusing-on-hormones-undermine-mental-healthcare" target="_blank">third-highest cause</a> of mortality among women who had recently given birth. For women entering menopause, the incidence of depression <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/menopause-and-mental-health" target="_blank">doubles</a>, and those who have experienced mental illness in the past may see their symptoms return. Claudine Ryan is one half of the duo behind the popular podcast Ladies, We Need To Talk, alongside host and co-creator Yumi Stynes. Claudine spoke to OverSixty about the pair’s latest book - named after their podcast - which tackles the thorniest of issues relating to women’s health, biology, and sex lives. In particular, she shared her thoughts on the overlap between hormones, PMS. and mental health, as well as advice for those navigating these issues with friends and family. O60: Throughout Ladies, We Need to Talk there’s a core message of opening up conversations on ‘taboo’ topics to improve awareness and help women feel less alone. Do you have particular hopes about how the awareness of and conversations around mental health and hormones will change? When it comes to our hormones and mental health, every woman is different. For reasons that aren't totally understood, some of us can really feel the impact of changing levels of certain hormones at certain times during our cycles or at certain times in our lives. So some of us experience really severe hormonal symptoms (severe insomnia, trouble concentrating, depression and even suicidal thoughts), while others find their hormones have no noticeable impact on their mood. [My] version of PMS looks different to Yumi's. But when we share our stories with each other we can start to see that there is a range of different women's experiences and this can help us to place our own somewhere on this spectrum. One hope is that these conversations foster a rich and diverse community of people who understand each other so that fewer of us feel alone or isolated, and also so we have a better understanding of what this spectrum of normal is. Another hope is that these conversations give women courage to speak out and ask for help when something does seem right for them. We have heard so many stories of women's symptoms being dismissed, or them being what they are living with is in their head. Understanding how your experience fits in with others can help you to know that what is happening for you is real and that if someone isn't listening to you, then you need to find someone who will. O60: In chapter six you both talked about anger and how it surfaces around the same time as other PMS symptoms, how do you feel about the association between anger and other ‘uglier’ emotions with being hormonal? It is very infuriating to have your feelings or frustrations dismissed as being purely hormonal. But it is also very helpful to understand that there might be certain times when your mood might be really low or you might be more inclined to feel frustrated by pee on the toilet seat or a sink full of dishes. For some women, just understanding how their hormones may affect their mood is all they need. But for others, knowing their hormones are making them miserable is the first step in figuring out what their options are to get some relief. It's important to acknowledge, as is the case with many many women's health issues, there needs to be more research for us to better understand the relationship between our hormones and our moods. O60: Do you have any advice for other women struggling with family/friends/partners/colleagues/strangers commenting on their mental health and being hormonal or dealing with PMS? You could swear at the person, and that is a legitimate response. You could explain to them these conditions are recognised by leading women's health experts and that for those who experience symptoms on the more severe end there are treatment options available. You could take the approach of women's health psychologist Professor Jane Ussher, who's spent decades researching PMS. Over the years many women have told her that when they are on holidays or away from the usual stress and pressures of their lives that they are much less likely to have PMS. But when life is as normal, all the crap they normally put up with just becomes too much. Women tell her that it's their real feelings that are coming out when they get PMS. So for three weeks of a month they can play nice and bottle it all up, but then at that point in their cycle they don't have the energy to keep up this front. These women often then ask those around them to help out a bit more so they don't get so worn out and frustrated. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/ladies_-we-need-to-talk-by-yumi-stynes/9781743797518" target="_blank">Ladies, We Need To Talk</a>, published by Hardie Grant, is now available to purchase. Image: Supplied

Mind

EXCLUSIVE: Masterchef’s Sarah Todd shares impact of her mum’s breast cancer diagnosis

With <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/breast-cancer" target="_blank">one in seven</a> Australian women receiving a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, many of us know someone who has been affected. After her mum was diagnosed with the disease on her 50th birthday, celebrity chef and MasterChef alumni <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahtodd/?hl=en" target="_blank">Sarah Todd</a> found out firsthand how the diagnosis can turn the lives of individuals and their families upside down. <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844710/sarah-todd1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e1edef836a8f4d8b8b75be19a9577334" /> Sarah and her mum at the Australian Open. Image: Supplied Since then, Sarah has become passionate about raising awareness and funds for breast cancer clinical trials. She has also partnered with Breast Cancer Trials to encourage Aussies to raise money to help develop treatments and cures for the disease. Sarah sat down with OverSixty to chat about her mum’s diagnosis, her passion for cancer research, and how others can get involved. O60: Your passion for research into breast cancer clinical trials comes from your own experience after your mum was diagnosed thirteen years ago. Could you tell us a bit more about that time and how that passion came about? When Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, there was no hesitation in starting her treatment. It was Mum's positive mindset combined with the specialised treatment she received that assisted her recovery. It is not until you or someone you love must fight for their life that you realise how vital the Breast Cancer Trials are. I am incredibly grateful, and it is through these trials, new treatments are developed to improve recovery rates. <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844711/sarah-todd2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/dd12b61cdd4340b1b07ff0009f2fa3c0" /> Sarah’s mum and aunty. Image: Supplied O60: What are your hopes for breast cancer research in the next ten years? Through breast cancer research, I hope that the incidence of breast cancer will decrease to the extent that the focus will be on prevention strategies. After seeing someone battle through chemotherapy, I hope that treatment will become less invasive. O60: You have teamed up with the Breast Cancer Trials ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, can you tell us a bit about how people can get involved? Depending on your excitement levels, you can either get involved by rolling up your sleeves and taking part in the 3 course challenge or you can simply donate to any of the participants. O60: The 3 Course Challenge is all about getting people cooking and raising money, what is your go-to recipe for when friends and family are coming over? There is nothing quite like the flavours and aromas of Indian cuisine. At least once a week, you will find a fish curry simmering away in my kitchen. I will be sharing this recipe with the 3 Course Challenge participants. Once they learn how easy this fragrant, light, flavoursome curry is, it will become a regular in their household as well. <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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUCGZonhdlG/?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> <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/CUCGZonhdlG/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by SARAH TODD (@sarahtodd)</a> </div> </blockquote> The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.3coursechallenge.com.au/main-homepage" target="_blank">3 Course Challenge</a>, hosted by the Breast Cancer Trials, is encouraging food lovers to get cooking - or support other cooks - to raise funds for research in breast cancer treatments. The challenge runs from August until November and calls on foodies to whip up a three-course Indian meal. Those who raise more than $150 will get a chance to learn how to make three delicious courses from Sarah Todd over livestream. Image: Supplied

Relationships

EXCLUSIVE: Susie Burrell shares tips for getting your Omega-3

Looking after our health is incredibly important, especially as we start to get older. From exercising regularly and having healthy sleeping habits to maintaining our social lives and eating well, there are plenty of areas we need to balance out in order to stay healthy. When it comes to diet, ensuring we get the right vitamins and minerals can be particularly crucial as we age. To help figure out how to get the most out of your diet and improve your mental and physical health, we sat down with leading dietician and Tassal ambassador, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/susieburrelldietitian/?hl=en" target="_blank">Susie Burrell</a>, and asked her some foodie questions. O60: What are the benefits of regularly eating foods rich in Omega-3 and B vitamins, especially as we get older? As we get older, it’s important to regularly eat foods that are rich in Omega-3 and B group vitamins as they can help to support cognitive function, support energy regulation, and optimise immunity. A high intake of Omega-3 fats is associated with improved memory, reduced risk of developing heart disease and reductions in inflammation. In addition, B group vitamins - including B12, folate, biacin, biotin, and riboflavin - are essential for older people as they support healthy nerve function, heart health and blood pressure. O60: How can diet impact mental health and energy levels? While it’s widely known that diet plays a key role in our physical health, it can directly affect our mental health and energy levels too. The connection between our diet and mental health stems from the relationship between our brain and gut microbiome - the rainforest-like ecosystem in your gastrointestinal tract where good and bad bacteria reside. Eating healthy food will promote the growth of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, which tells our brain to produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, regulating our mood and emotions. One of the other things your good bacteria does is help absorb nutrients from the food you eat, including B vitamins, magnesium and iron, which are crucial for good energy levels. The bad bacteria has the opposite effect, and when they overgrow, the absorption of these nutrients is compromised. If the nutrients that are key for maintaining healthy energy levels are not adequately absorbed, then greater tiredness and fatigue is likely to follow. That’s why our diet is one of the main factors that affect this balance between the good and bad bacteria, and in turn, our energy levels. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="/nothing.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1a03d132c986484080485d10291d4d70" /><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844581/susie-burrell.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a00dc2d21bc44a8b8b0feb85a9c2398e" /> Image: Supplied O60: What other essential vitamins and fats should we be consuming more of? Calcium and vitamin D are also important nutrients older Australians should be consuming, as they work closely together to support our bone health. As we know, calcium helps build and maintain healthy bones, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. These nutrients can be found in foods such as dairy, dark leafy greens, and a variety of fish, like Tassal Tasmanian Salmon. With many of us still in lockdown and juggling work, home-schooling, and other responsibilities, what are some quick and easy ways to add more Omega-3 to our diets? A quick and easy way to incorporate more Omega-3’s into our diets is by consuming a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans, and with two or more weekly servings of oily fish, such as salmon. I love to start my mornings with a nutritious, balanced, and mood-boosting meal, especially while we’re in lockdown, which is why I regularly have salmon for brunch. When brainstorming brunch ideas, you can be really creative. Rather than sticking to traditional options such as toast, cereal, porridge or eggs, switching to salmon will not only provide you with a nutrient rich breakfast option, but also get the entire family involved in creating something exciting and different. Some of my favourite brunch-inspired salmon recipes are Tassal’s<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tassal.com.au/recipes/corn-fritters-and-smoked-salmon/" target="_blank"> Corn Fritters</a> or<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tassal.com.au/recipes/slt-sandwich/" target="_blank"> SLT Sandwich</a> with either Tassal Smoked Salmon or cooked and ready-to-eat Tassal Hot Smoked Salmon. Image: Getty Images

Body

EXCLUSIVE: Wai-Sai shares her Making It journey

The latest episode of Making It Australia saw Makers embrace food, designing paired food costumes and creating tasty self-portraits. Hot temperatures only increased the difficulty of the challenges, with Sai-Wai’s candy-melt hands and Dan’s sugar glue falling through. <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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKTUtXBxGu/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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/CUHrxI_BMW8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Making It Australia (@makingitau)</a> </div> </blockquote> George took out the Master Craft with her intricate self-portrait using foods starting with G, and Rizaldy and Dan won the first challenge with their fish’n’chips paired costumes. <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: 100%; padding: 0; width: undefinedpx; height: undefinedpx; max-height: 100%;" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKPJJStWF8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" 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/CUKPJJStWF8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Shared post</a> on Time </div> </blockquote> <div style="position: absolute; width: 92%; bottom: 2px; left: 0; right: 0; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; color: #000; text-align: center;"> 5 Best VPNs to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://arablionz.cc/">arablionz</a> Vudu Abroad (Outside USA) in 2020 </div> But, one person had to leave the show. After being eliminated in a shock announcement, Sai-Wai sat down with OverSixty to answer our crafty questions and share her plans following her time on the show. O60: What was the highlight of being a Maker? Just being around like-minded people. Meeting that tribe of weird little misfits. O60: It seemed like you all had such a great bond on the show as well. Yeah, yeah we did. Honestly it was pretty much immediate. Quite a few of us were from Melbourne, and I remember even that first day, when we were flying up to Sydney… I remember being at the airport just [thinking] ‘I wonder if anyone from Melbourne is going to be on the show’ and just looking around and I clocked Russell straight away…. Russell had their little sequined backpack and I was like ‘Oh! Fabulous’. I think when we landed I saw that Steph had been sitting right in front of me and she had this fabulous pink handbag. And then I think the next person I noticed was Jack when we landed because Jack had some amazing floral pants. We just knew who our people were. It was really funny. O60: What surprised you most about your Making It experience? How kind of comfortable I was at doing it. I think it says a lot about the professionalism of the people we were working with, in terms of the crew, that they made the whole thing really comfortable and… made me feel really, really at ease. That I could be myself. O60: On the show, you created pieces that reflected your Asian heritage, could you tell us a bit more about what it was like to represent Asian creatives on the show? I think that one of my main drives to actually go on the show was to kind of represent Asian creatives. And I think once I met... everyone else who was part of the show, I was really happy to see that there was a breadth of age, experience, and diversity as well on lots of different fronts, and that was really refreshing. I think coming from a migrant background as well … I think it’s one of those things that’s coming from a place of love from your parents where they want you to be a particular thing because they’ve worked so hard to get to a point, and if you are outside that mould, that can be quite difficult. So, I think there’s a lot of Asian creatives that do have that experience, and either had to go into the field they don’t necessarily feel passionate about to please somebody else, or [push against it to pursue] that dream. Just being able to showcase my background and tell that story as well. And I think a lot of my art practice explores my sense of place as part of the Chinese diaspora, as well. It’s all tied in there, I can’t extract it from my work or part of my experience. It’s part of who I am. O60: What’s next for you after Making It? It’s been quite an interesting journey. So after we finished filming, I had a bit of a break, and I had an exhibition up in Sydney open, [and] managed to get a road trip in, then came back and managed to get some freelance work with the wardrobe department of an American reality series that was filming in Melbourne… I think that screens next year. And at the moment I’m working towards an exhibition in November… I’ll have an exhibition in Melbourne in about November. O60: It looks like you’re now tending to the barn’s garden now that you have been eliminated, can you give us an insight into what’s been happening behind the scenes with the eliminated Makers? Yeah, so hanging out there. So Harley and Susie have locked us in the shed and they trot us out every week. But yeah, looking after the garden, I’m quite happy with that. O60: Last but not least, if you had the chance, would you do it again? Oh yeah, yeah. It was fun! It was really fun, and honestly, I would say that you know, if there’s going to be a season two and anyone thinks of applying, just do it. Making It Australia returns next week on Wednesday night. Image: @makingitau / Instagram

EXCLUSIVE: “We inspire each other”: Stephanie shares Making It experience

In episode three of Making It Australia, Makers reminisced about their hometowns and happy place across two ‘Home Sweet Home’ challenges. Sai-Wai claimed victory in the Hometown Diorama challenge with her layered seasonal diorama crowned by a clay pup. <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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUHrxI_BMW8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <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/CUHrxI_BMW8/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Making It Australia (@makingitau)</a> </div> </blockquote> In the Master Craft challenge, Makers were tasked with creating their very own happy place. Makers produced large-scale spaces - from bedrooms and daybeds to bathrooms and medieval man-caves. Sai-Wei won once again with her fantasy bathroom, complete with a mural, claw-footed tub, and plenty of candles. <img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844330/242088590_703945750525594_1603170910710106832_n.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/378f78e127c34af8955693128920b3ff" /> Image: Sai-Wai Foo / Facebook At the end of the challenges, Stephanie was the next to leave the show. She sat down with OverSixty and shared her highlights from the show, as well as an insight into what is happening with the eliminated Makers. O60: What was the highlight of being a Maker? Everything. The days I had down at the tool shop, I loved more because I got to play with power tools. And I don’t often get enough time to do that at home unless I need to renovate something or do something. O60: [The show] must have really given you a chance to broaden your experience with other kinds of crafting tools and techniques. Definitely, because you’re mixing with crafters that have different abilities, and you just take from them, you learn from them, you share your skills. We inspire each other as well. And we played with different tools and used different techniques, and everyone was really nice in sharing what they already knew. O60: What surprised you most about your Making It experience? I feel it was a surprise how much I could pull off. I didn’t have as much confidence going in as when I came out. I didn’t realise what I was capable of when I had tools in my hands, because I don’t have as much time at home to do all that stuff because I’m really busy. But… to be playing things all the time for no reason [on the show] … I didn’t realise how much I could do given the tools [and given] all the time to experiment. O60: On the show your family inspired a lot of your creations, how did it feel to create a Happy Place just for you? That was a tough one to pick because I had to think, ‘What’s my happy place? It’s always my kitchen, I’m always making things. But if it wasn’t my kitchen, what could my happy place be?’ It was funny because I like to sit and read cookbooks to get ready for my next thing in the kitchen. So my Happy Place is sitting there with my cookbooks having my cup of tea… and it’s always around having food. It was really exciting because it came back to food. … It was really nice to show off my teacup coffee table, and my teacup clock, and my tea bags as a little cushion. That is my thing, it’s just for me, a space [where] I can relax. O60: Can you tell us more about your measuring tape bangle? That is my good luck bangle from Spotlight. I actually bought that before I even got on the show and I’ve been wearing it ever since. I feel like it’s given me good luck. And I think I need to get it engraved [with] ‘Making It 2021’ because that’s my year. O60: What’s next for you after Making It? Well, I hope there’s something more waiting for me. I think the show was meant for a reason, it was given to me so I can do something with this opportunity. And I’m hoping I can do something with food, something like MasterChef or something with Spotlight. Something with food hopefully. O60: We have had some hints that eliminated Makers don’t fully leave the show, could you shed some light on what’s been happening? Yeah, we’ve been in this big barn together with Susie and Harvey at the back, and I cook for them, Kat does the laundry, and Russell decorates the barn. O60: Last but not least, if you had the chance, would you do it again? In a heartbeat, oh definitely. It was the most amazing experience I’ve had. I would definitely do it again. I recommend everyone to try something like that in their life, it was amazing. Image: makingitau / Instagram

EXCLUSIVE: We chat with Maker Kat

The debut episode of Making It Australia saw 13 creatives test their skills in two challenges. Jack came out on top in the first Faster Craft challenge, while Robert won the main Master Craft challenge with his traditional shield carved from red gum. But, one person had to go, and Kat was delivered the bad news after her Gaelic harp lacked finishing details and its iconic shape. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844110/making-it-ep1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/24746c9540954f85a085fa02448af98d" /> Image: Supplied After her departure, Kat sat down with Over60 to talk about her time on the show, and give a few hints about whether we will see her again. O60: What was the highlight of being a Maker? The experience of meeting other people and forming such good memories while we were together. We all got on so well. I was nervous about coming on the show but there were no dramas at all. I don’t know how [the show] pulled it off. O60: What surprised you most about your Making It experience? [Everything that happened] behind the scenes was interesting, and getting to how production [of a TV show] works. O60: On the show, you surprised Susie and Harvey by sharing that you bought your first book recently. What was the book that you bought and have you made any more progress? [It was called] The subtle of not giving a f**k. I’m about halfway through but whenever I try to read I get distracted by other things … I might stick with my colouring books. O60: What’s next for you after Making It? I’m currently studying a cert 3 and 4 in fitness, and want to become a [personal trainer] next year. I want to expand my brand and start by offering it to friends and family… I just want to make people around me more healthy. I’m also getting into photography and doing photoshoots for my friends and family. … I saved up and got myself a new camera… I don’t have eight hours on a weekend to paint but [with photography] I can go out for an hour or two and satisfy that craving for art. O60: You were the first to be “eliminated” . . . but it seems like you are still on the show! Can you tell us more about that? Is Making It trying to change the format of elimination style reality shows? I can’t go into too much detail about it, but it won’t be the last time you’ll see my face on the show. It’s not like other reality shows like The Bachelorette where it’s your love life that gets squashed [after elimination]. O60: Last but not least, if you had the chance, would you do it again? Absolutely. I would totally do it again. Making It Australia will be returning on Thursday night and challenging the remaining makers to construct their own Happy Place. Image: Supplied

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EXCLUSIVE: We chat with the hosts of Making It Australia

Lovers of Masterchef and crafting can finally enjoy both at the same time, with Making It Australia to premiere on Wednesday, September 15. The competition will see 13 of Australia's best professional and amateur craftspeople compete in two challenges each week, creating personal, handmade items along the way. The last one standing will earn the title of Master Maker and a whopping $100,000 prize. The Makers will be judged by award-winning production designer Deborah Riley and well-known paper engineer Benja Harney. Comedians Susie Youssef and Harvey Breen, who have joined forces as co-hosts, sat down with Over60 to answer some crafty questions. First up: Susie Youssef. Susie is a regular co-host on The Project and has performed comedy on radio, television, and stages in Australia and around the world. O60: You’re fast. You’re funny. But are you CRAFTY? What’s your history or background in making things with your hands? I am somewhat crafty. And by somewhat I mean not very crafty. I used to love watching my Mum make clothes and decorate cakes- she is brilliant! My Dad is too and so are my sisters. I’m just better at jokes. I love to muck around with paper and I dabble in knitting but I’m not great and I don’t need to be! Making It introduces you to the bonkers minds of legit makers and it’s amazing to see what they can do. O60: How important are the arts of making and creating in these modern times, and why? I think one of the best ways to fill the pockets of time that we have between working and tax returns and existential crises and deciding what to eat for lunch is with making and creating because it’s FUN! It makes you feel like a kid again and reminds us to play. Now (more than ever) it can be a wonderful, mindful distraction from the madness that surrounds us but it can also plug us into the energy of creativity. I loved watching our maker’s minds at work! Most impressive and important was how they recycled and up-cycled to create some pretty wild stuff. O60: Which medium [macramé, woodwork, glass-blowing, flower arranging etc etc] on the show is your fave and why? I can’t pick a favourite! I loved watching Andrew do metal work and Will do woodwork and Denise’s brilliance with lace and Sai Wai’s work with fabric and Rizaldy is a wizard with foam. Too many highlights! Also, getting to see some of judge Benja Harney’s paper creations was so inspiring for everyone and the phenomenal work judge Deborah Riley has created will blow your mind. O60: Think fast: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DOUBLE KNIT?! NO I DON’T, STOP SHOUTING AT ME! I can double dinner though. O60: Now, please let our readers in on your favourite tidbit about the show or contestants that you are allowed to reveal. The juicier the better! Harley definitely built the barn with his bare hands and we have a special guest in the series who is crafting royalty… Next up is Harvey Breen. Harvey is a comedian, television host and regular on Hughesy, We Have a Problem and The Project. O60: Would you personally describe yourself as handy or crafty? Yes I would describe myself as handy... I just finished a bespoke mini caravan for an Italian greyhound... nothing about that sentence makes sense but it is nonetheless true. O60: What’s different about Making It Australia that viewers will love the most? What will set this show apart? Well obviously the hosting talents of myself and Susie will set the show apart. But more importantly the talent and diversity of the Makers I think is quintessentially Australian. O60: Which medium [macramé, woodwork, glass-blowing, flower arranging etc etc] on the show is your fave and why? Woodwork. Anything relating to timber. I love it. I love the smell of it, the feel of it, the look of it. I love starting with a flat straight piece of timber and turning it into a piece of furniture. O60: In 2018 you went to Russia with the Socceroos. Now, bringing it back to craft, think fast: DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DO A RUSSIAN JOIN?! No. This question hurts my brain. O60: Now, please let our readers in on your favourite tidbit about the show or contestants that you are allowed to reveal. The juicier the better! My absolute favourite part of the show was getting to make TV with Susie Youssef. The nonsense we get up to in our special house that's right beside the barn is some of the most fun I've had making anything in my career. She's the best and I miss her. Meet the makers Hailing from all over the country, these 13 makers are talented in a wide array of crafts and art styles. Andrew, 62 The oldest maker in the competition, Andrew is a scrap metal artist hailing from country NSW. After following a suggestion from his wife to get in the shed and be creative, Andrew has gone on to receive high acclaim for his scrap metal sculptures, which have become tourist attractions in regional areas all across the east coast. Dan, 37 As well as working as plumber in South Australia, Dan is a man of all trades, with experience in metalwork, woodwork, masonry, paper, welding, gold and silver smithing, textiles, and spray painting. He specialises in metal fabrication, modifying cars, and electrics, and is a self-described perfectionist and oversharer. Denise 61 Taking inspiration from friends, family, and nature, Denise is an accomplished artist who has had many of her works featured in Cottlesloe’s Sculpture By The Sea. The Western Australian sculptor and university lecturer specialises in metal and stainless-steel pieces, with skills in welding, woodwork, textiles, paint finishes, and knitting. George, 41 An experienced prop maker from NSW, George has worked in film and television, as well as the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Vivid Sydney. She says she is most satisfied repairing or repurposing rather than throwing it away, and works across mural painting, drawing, welding, steelwork, and pattern making. Jack, 31 The Victorian architect with a signature red beanie was inspired by the way things can be made by hand as a child, and he has been creative ever since. As well as having experience in textile sewing and casting work, Jack is an accomplished composer and musician. Kat, 22 After being inspired in home economics in high school, Kat now makes her own clothes, bags, upholstery and quilts, and shows off her costuming skills as a children’s entertainer. The South Australian also has a talent for drawing and painting, with experience working with metal and wood. Rehana, 32 As well as working as a graphic designer, Rehana specialises in baking crazy cakes, crocheting, painting, and designing jewellery and fabrics. Originally from WA, the mother-of-one has also spent many years in Cape Town before calling Sydney home. Rizaldy, 55 After moving from the Philippines to Australia in pursuit of his dream job, Rizaldy spent 14 years working as an animator for Disney before making the move from 2D to 3D art. Now, the NSW creator works with wood, metal, clay, leather, and recyclable materials, with his motto being ‘why buy when you can DIY!’. Robert, 32 Choosing to pursue art over professional football, Robert specialises in Aboriginal art and takes inspiration from his heritage with the aim to celebrate Gunnai, Waradjuri, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta culture. The Melburnian has experience in everything from painting and sculpting to woodcarving, and got to meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they came to see one of his murals in 2018. Russell, 32 This costume maker from Victoria has been described as the show’s glamour expert, having worked with countless drag artists to elevate their looks. Having spent a lot of time on his own as a kid, Russell turned to making to entertain themself and now loves helping people feel beautiful. Sai-Wei, 46 A self-described ‘all-rounder’, Sai-Wei is willing to try it all. Though she specialises in fashion design and mixed media sculpture, she also creates 3D pieces using paper, textiles, and embroidery. Initially turning to making as a way to ease her anxiety, the Victorian has since made a career in design that has taken her family by surprise. Stephanie, 45 With two kids, Stephanie enjoys spending months planning every detail about their parties, from invites and decorations to the table settings and costumes. Outside of her job as a learning support officer, Stephanie is a whiz with a glue gun and specialises in paper mâché and cardboard. Will, 22 Being the show’s youngest competitor, Will hopes to inspire other young people to get away from screens and be creative. Specialising in metal work, he also has experience in blacksmithing, knife making, woodwork, and manipulating and treating leather. Images: Making It Australia / Instragram, scrapartoz / Instagram

Exclusive footage in new documentary to mark Diana’s 60th

To mark what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday, a new documentary will be released and aims to tell “the definitive story of the most famous woman in the world”. The ITV film, titled Diana, will trace her life from nursery assistant to royal family member by including previously-unheard testimony and rarely seen archive footage, as well as photos and letters from those close to her. 72 Films, who previously produced The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty, will produce the new documentary, which will be directed by Bafta winner Jemma Chisnall. “There is something a bit magical about Princess Diana, and despite the difficulties in her personal life she managed to use her connection with people to do huge amounts of good,” said David Glover, executive producer 72 Films. “Her 60th birthday feels like the perfect time to re-examine her life and legacy and explore just how she went from a relatively unknown teenager to the most mourned person who ever lived.” ITC will also air a three-part series called Diana’s Decades, which will follow her early royal life, her high-profile work for HIV charities, her interactions with Hollywood during the 1980s, and the journey to becoming the People’s Princess in the 1990s.

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Schapelle Corby breaks silence in exclusive first interview about time in Bali prison

Schapelle Corby has opened up about what life was really like for her nine years behind bars in Bali’s Kerobokan jail. In those nine difficult years in a cell, Corby fell in love and also claims she was abused by Bali nine member Renae Lawrence. While speaking with the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/schapelle-corby-on-love-babies-and-being-the-bachelorette/news-story/8fe5a17e187aaaf1b3be6ed5d8c4c25b" target="_blank">Sunday Telegraph,</a> the 42-year-old made a series of explosive claims, including that Lawrence assaulted her both physically and mentally. Schapelle says she lived in fear of Lawrence who was a “bully” to her, with claims she choked her. “I’ve had comments from other people who saw us in the visit area together and were like, ‘How do you let her speak to you like that?’ but I wasn’t really seeing it,” Corby explained to the publication. She admitted she rubbed Lawrence the wrong way a few times so decidedly aimed to stay out of her way. Lawrence, through her lawyers, “vehemently” denied the claims made by Corby. Schapelle is likely to never completely be out of the eyes of the media or the public, and says finding a job is almost impossible. She says every time she leaves her home, she is hyper conscious of people taking her photo. The mental scars continue to haunt the Australian celeb, and also impacts how she travels. Despite being able to reenter Bali to visit her boyfriend of 13 years, Ben Panangian - it is not something she is willing to do as of yet. Corby will release a revised version of her 2006 autobiography, My Story: Schapelle Corby on October 29.

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Discover Arnhem Land on an exclusive wilderness adventure

On an exclusive <a href="https://www.outbackspirittours.com.au/destinations/arnhem-land/">Outback Spirit adventure</a> to this remote wilderness, you’ll be granted access to a part of Australia few people ever get to see: a sacred and mystical land occupied by Aboriginal people for more than 60,000 years. As the only tour company with permission to travel right through the heart of Arnhem Land, Outback Spirit delivers an extraordinary experience that no other tour company can provide. Beginning in Nhulunbuy in east Arnhem Land, <a href="https://www.outbackspirittours.com.au/destinations/arnhem-land/">Outback Spirit’s 13-day adventure</a> travels west through Ramingining, Maningrida and Gunbalanya before heading north up the Cobourg Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll stay in luxury wilderness lodges and safari camps, established in consultation with Traditional Owners and the Northern Land Council. Situated in spectacular locations, these camps and lodges have enabled a journey that will awaken new perspectives and foster a deeper understanding of this pristine, ancient landscape. A landscape in which rugged coastlines, towering escarpments, remote islands, lush rainforests, idyllic billabongs and rivers teeming with fish are only just the beginning. Scroll through the gallery to see the natural wonders that await you in Arnhem Land. The oldest surviving culture in the world Travelling through Arnhem Land is an adventure in culture, and it is the insights from local Aboriginal guides that form one of the biggest highlights of Outback Spirit’s adventures. Traditional Owners continue their Indigenous culture and ancient ceremonies to this day, and as a guest with Outback Spirit you’re invited to experience this through activities such as a 'Welcome to Country' ceremony on the beach at Cape Wirrwawuy, where you’ll be welcomed by the land’s original custodians to begin your journey of discovery. Locals share stories of their culture, custom and ancient traditions, including a bush medicine demonstration, all of which serves to help guests understand the deep connection to country held by Indigenous Australians. Over two memorable days at Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris, Mount Borradaile you’ll be guided by local experts to explore some of the best-preserved rock-art galleries in the world. Artwork dating back over 50,000 years includes a six-metre rainbow serpent snaking across the sandstone roof and vivid yellow and red handprints, portraying the world of its ancient inhabitants and inspiring awe and wonder. Astonishing natural surrounds Arnhem Land is abundant in wildlife and offers a wealth of natural riches. Besides the famous saltwater crocs, its coastal regions are important conservation areas for dugongs (often referred to as sea cows and even mermaids), nesting turtles and migratory birds. On this adventure you’ll discover the vast and sacred Arafura Swamp on a wetland cruise and 4WD safari, as Indigenous guides explain why this spectacular area is so significant to them. Covering 1,300 square kilometres, the wetland supports up to 300,000 water birds. Brolgas wade on spindly legs in the shallows and flocks of magpie geese skim across the top of the water. This was the location for the acclaimed film Ten Canoes, and it’s every bit as captivating in real life. Meanwhile, anglers will be privy to the best that Australian fishing has to offer, with the Tomkinson and Liverpool rivers teeming with barramundi, longtail tuna, giant trevally and more. Access to these regions is tightly controlled, but Outback Spirit’s special permits and licences at the Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge once again afford guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here, you’ll be accompanied by expert fishing guides as you navigate pristine rivers in state-of-the-art boats. In one of the least inhabited spots on earth, the Cobourg Peninsula, you’ll spend three exclusive nights exploring the treasures of the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary, where dolphins, dugongs and turtles ply the turquoise waters. Barramundi and other tropical species afford an unforgettable angling experience from one of Outback Spirit’s fishing boats, while the historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, the multi-hued cliffs of Rainbow Beach and the palm-covered bushland surrounding Seven Spirit Bay, all offer transformative experiences that will remain with you forever. Unique lodgings A highlight of the tour through Arnhem Land, and exclusive to Outback Spirit passengers, is the stunning accommodations – a network of luxurious, eco-friendly wilderness lodges and safari camps. On the banks of the Arafura Swamp is Outback Spirit’s stunning Murwangi safari camp, where your deluxe safari suite offers all the welcome inclusions you could want while barely making a footprint on the pristine surrounds. At the Arnhem Land Barramundi Lodge near Maningrida, you can have the chef expertly cook up your catch of the day, while on the Cobourg Peninsula you’ll enjoy three nights in Outback Spirit’s flagship lodge; Seven Spirit Bay. Here, you’ll be amazed at the 5-star offering in such a remote location, with accommodation consisting of stunning Habitat Villas overlooking Coral Bay. As each day draws to a close, retreat to the Wawidada Pavilion for breathtaking sunsets, beautiful sea breezes and exceptional cuisine. Early bird sale on now! 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Outback Spirit strives to stay ecologically sustainable and limit its impact on the environment through good practice, innovation, and by providing financial support to the Australian Wildlife Conservatory. It also supports remote Indigenous communities across the Kimberley and Arnhem Land through employment opportunities, community sponsorships and support for Indigenous-owned businesses. Outback Spirit has been acknowledged for consistently delivering professional and authentic adventures to remote destinations of Australia. Why would you travel through outback Australia with anyone else? This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with <a href="https://www.outbackspirittours.com.au/">Outback Spirit</a>.

Domestic Travel

Top 5 new and exclusive experiences to add to your 2020 bucket list

Dreaming of a long weekend getaway? Or an escape for several weeks? You’ll be blown away by the incredibly diverse array of unique tours available right in your own backyard. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in food and wine culture, reconnect with nature at a national park, or simply explore a new destination, AAT Kings’ range of Guided Holidays has something for every traveller. Because we all dream a little differently, AAT Kings offers two distinct styles of Guided Holiday to dozens of destinations in the new 2020/2021 brochure. Choose a <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/first-choice/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">First Choice</a> Guided Holiday for premium inclusions and more downtime, or take a <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/best-buys/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">Best Buys</a> Guided Holiday for ultimate flexibility and must-see sights. Can’t decide where to go first? We have listed our top five destinations you need to add to your 2020 holiday to-do list. 1. Margaret River, a food and wine lovers paradise Discover the incredible scenic landscapes, natural wonders and food and wine culture of Western Australia on the <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/tours/western-wonderland/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">15 day Western Wonderland Best Buys Guided Holiday</a>. For the food and wine lovers, AAT Kings have added a brand-new experience to delight the senses and allow you to dine at the region’s best. While taking in the scenery of gorgeous <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/destination/regions/margaret-river/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">Margaret River</a>, you will enjoy a private wine tasting and three-course lunch, tastefully paired with the region’s finest wines, at the Brookland Valley Estate. And as the Guided Holiday experts, AAT Kings take care of everything, so all you have to do is sit back with a glass of wine and relax with your fellow travellers. 2. The Magnificent Kimberley <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7832032/aat-kings.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a430d6dcb3d74b82b5675200950f7a77" /> On an AAT Kings holiday, you won’t just visit the bucket list sights, you will become immersed in the cultures and lifestyles of the distinctly unique destinations you visit. The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of these unique destinations, and one that is unlike anywhere in the world. The unbelievable natural wonders such as the Bungle Bungles are truly otherworldly. On the <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/tours/wonders-of-the-west-coast-and-kimberley/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">21 day Wonders of the West Coast & Kimberley First Choice Guided Holiday</a>, guests will be able to meet the artists of the Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency and Gallery, a fine art gallery, specialty store and studio space located in the centre of Fitzroy Crossing. A guided tour hosted by the Centre Curator provides an opportunity to not only view the incredible artworks, but to see the local artists working in the studio. You can purchase art directly from the local Aboriginal artists which contributes to the running and operating of the arts centre. 3. Iconic North Island of New Zealand Immerse yourself in the Maori culture and history as you venture from Auckland down to Wellington. Experience the North Island’s most iconic sights in this <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/tours/iconic-north/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">7-day First Choice Guided Holiday</a>. As you make your way down the coast, you’ll stop off for an exclusive lunch at a private Waikato dairy farm, learn insider knowledge from your experienced guides, and immerse yourself in the centuries-old traditions of New Zealand’s indigenous people, including a cultural evening at Tamaki Maori Village. At Rotorua, you will choose from a range of sightseeing experiences, including a tour of the Hobbiton movie set, a tour of Waitomo Glowworm caves, or exploring Rotorua and its lakes in an amphibious WWII-era craft. 4. New Zealand’s Sensational South <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7831983/aat-kings.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0a2670a80dc74b1e83ab2361b4f23e57" /> If you prefer to delve into the heart of New Zealand’s renowned food and wine country, you must add this <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/tours/sensational-south/">11-day Spectacular South</a> tour to your list – starting in Wellington, where you’ll go on a guided walking tour with a foodie twist to get your senses tingling. The tour winds down the South Island’s east coast to Christchurch before branching off to Mount Cook, where you’ll join a local expert at New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. You’ll then head to picturesque Queenstown, embark on a scenic journey through Fiordland National Park, and travel to the magnificent wild West Coast and mesmerising Milford Sound. Culinary highlights include dinner at a top winery in Marlborough, a Be My Guest lunch at Morelea, and a farewell dinner at the Boatshed restaurant in Queenstown. 5. New Zealand Uncovered <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7831981/aat-kings-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/e5d0eafaf9f748478f9bde67d578b97d" /> Can’t decide between which island to visit next? Why not experience the best of both islands on AAT Kings’ <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/tours/new-zealand-uncovered/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">17-day New Zealand Uncovered First Choice Guided Holiday</a>? Explore from Auckland down to Christchurch, experience the contrasts between the two islands: travel through picturesque Hinuera Valley, journey through farmland to the turquoise waters of Huka Falls, and explore magnificent Milford Sound on a nature cruise. See the scenery magically change from alpine to magnificent rainforests and the wild West Coast when crossing over the Haast Pass. Iconic destinations this Guided Holiday will take you to include: the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Charlotte Sound, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier and Punakaiki – to name but a few. A journey through the North and South Islands of New Zealand is best undertaken with the experts. Delve into New Zealand’s national identity and explore the country’s Maori culture and history. Enjoy lunch at a dairy farm and Monteith’s Brewery, cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a gourmet dinner at Walter Peak Farm, and experience a Hangi feast at the Tamaki Maori Village. There is truly something to appeal to every traveller on this 17-day journey through the incredible North and South Islands of New Zealand. Start planning your 2020/21 escape now and save 10% with <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/earlybird/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">Early Bird Savings</a> on all First Choice Guided Holidays in Australia and New Zealand when booked by 31 January 2020 and travel dates up to 31 March 2021. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMWdUqmsOdY?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">Need more reason to book? Click here.</a> This is a sponsored article produced in partnership with <a href="https://www.aatkings.com/?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=online_ebs">AAT Kings</a>.

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The terms “free food” and “supermarket juggernaut” are one’s that aren’t usually associated with one another. But, if you’re one of the lucky members of Woolworths’ exclusive product-testing club, Bunch, the two things become reality. Aimed to help produce high quality items, Bunch gives customers the reigns as they trial products found at Woolies for free and then provide their feedback. And while it may seem too good to be true, here’s another selling point: It’s completely free to join. The only requirement is that you share your honest review on the product. But not everyone gains access to this exclusive club, as members must be invited to join. The first step is to register your interest through the Bunch website, then if Woolworths’ approves, you’re in. “Just because someone spends more in Woolworths doesn’t mean they are likely to be invited,” the company explained. “If you have received an invitation to join the Bunch, it’s because we value your opinion. All customers who are invited to join Bunch are carefully selected by their shopping behaviour, life stage, location and spend in store.” Once you’re in, your Woolworths card will automatically detect the free items you’re eligible to trial, which you can pick up from your local store. It’s the latest craze amongst members of Facebook group Markdown Addicts Australia, with shoppers sharing what they received and how they were invited. “SO excited!! I just got accepted,” wrote one person. “I only signed up on the 7/6. Don’t give up everyone, you never know when they’ll accept you. Happy shopping addicts.” But some weren’t so lucky, as they either had to wait years before gaining access or were rejected all together. “I checked my junk mail finally after 1.5 years and I got accepted,” a member commented. “I got accepted as a team Bunch so excited,” said another. “I’ve had two samples this week chocolate bullets and dishwashing liquid. I’m happy for the chance to try things.”

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