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Grant Denyer serenades one of Australia's oldest Deal or No Deal contestants

In the latest feelgood episode of Deal or No Deal, 94-year-old contestant Phyllis Goldsack was given the chance to win $100,000. As one of the oldest contestants on the show, Phyllis kept everyone entertained as she challenged the banker. In one particularly sweet moment, game show host Grant Denyer serenaded her with a special song. A clip of the moment was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, with the caption: "We're not crying, you're crying," and the crying emoji. "Okay the deal is, if I serenade you, with the song of your choosing, you get $800 from my pocket," Grant told Phyllis in the show. The audience were touched when Phyllis revealed that her late husband only ever sang her one song when he proposed, You Are My Sunshine. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> We're not crying, you're crying! 😭<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DealOrNoDealAU?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DealOrNoDealAU</a> 6.00 Weeknights on <a href="https://twitter.com/Channel10AU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@channel10au</a> and 10 Play. <a href="https://t.co/CVR0M5rq7y">pic.twitter.com/CVR0M5rq7y</a> — Deal Or No Deal Australia (@DealOrNoDealAUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DealOrNoDealAUS/status/1756942546767339956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2024</a></blockquote> "Should we do it one more time maybe?" Grant asked Phyllis who eagerly replied: "yes, you sing it for me". The crowd joined in and serenaded the 94 year old. “Thank you, you know you have made me feel so happy,” she told Grant. Although Phyllis did not win the $100,000, she went home $9,255 richer, which was the best offer she received from the banker. “That’s why I do this show!” Grant said. Images: X

Carrie Bickmore's rumoured TV return

Carrie Bickmore is rumoured to be the next host of the upcoming reboot of the iconic Aussie game show Deal or No Deal. The former The Project anchor is the front-runner to host the series which is set to air on Channel 10 next year. It is understood that the network is desperate to get Bickmore onboard, but with fame comes a hefty price tag. “She’s one of the biggest stars in Australia and she comes with a very big price tag,” a source reportedly told New Idea, revealing that her current rate is believed to be over $500,000. “Deal or No Deal is currently lined up to air at 6pm as the lead-in to The Project - with hopes those eyeballs that tune in to the game show will stay on to watch Sarah Harris, Waleed Aly, and the gang,” the source added. “It’d be a win-win for the network, getting Carrie back on TV and hosting a show that could actually get people back into watching The Project - it’s sort of genius.” However, she isn't the only star the broadcaster have their eyes on. Peter Helliar is also rumoured to be part of the line up, with a much cheaper price tag. Deal or No Deal first aired in 2003 on Channel 7, and had a ten-year run before the show was axed. Although there's no set date for the when the show will air just yet, they are looking for their next stars with <a href="https://eu.castitreach.com/ag/esgau/dond/welcome.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">casting calls</a> open for those over 18. Image:

5 things the latest season of The Crown got right and 3 things that were inaccurate

<h2>Separating fact from fiction</h2> Season 5 of The Crown finally aired on Netflix after two years of waiting. The first season of The Crown aired in 2016, telling the story of all the major players in the royal family trees starting just before Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne. Every season since has covered roughly a decade or so in the lives of the royals. The new season of The Crown takes place between 1991 and 1997 and sees Charles and Diana nearing the end of their tumultuous marriage, securing their position as global tabloid fodder. (And, as season five points out, coverage of their lives would often blur the line between journalism and salacious gossip.) Despite the fact that there was so much real-life royal drama during this time, there are elements of The Crown that are not based on real events – so much so that Netflix added a disclaimer when releasing the trailer for this season that stated, ‘Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.’ It can be confusing to parse fact from fiction. Here’s a fact check of The Crown season five to help understand what’s real and what’s not. <h2>Here’s what was actually true in The Crown – and what wasn’t</h2> Most of the historical events that have appeared on The Crown are based on true events. Let’s start with a few things that definitely happened. <div> </div> <h2>Truth: Martin Bashir did use false evidence to convince Princess Diana to appear on Panorama</h2> On The Crown Season 5 Episode 7, BBC journalist Martin Bashir (played by Prasanna Puwanarajah) is shown fabricating fake bank statements to convince Charles Spencer and his sister, Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki), into believing that members of their trusted teams were being paid off by British intelligence services for information about them. In turn, Bashir played into their fears and earned Diana’s trust enough to convince her to appear on his TV show, Panorama, giving one of the most explosive interviews of the decade. In 2020, an independent inquiry did find Bashir guilty of wrongdoing, and the BBC apologised to Charles Spencer for Bashir’s deception. <h2>Truth: Prince Philip was a world-class carriage driver</h2> Season 5 Episode 2 is when we learn of Prince Philip’s obsession with carriage driving. In fact, Philip (played by actor Jonathan Pryce) was not just a hobbyist in the sport, but he competed internationally as a member of the British Diving Team. He also wrote several books and served as the president of the Fédération Équestre Internationale. <h2>Truth: Windsor Castle sustained massive fire damage in 1992</h2> In Season 5 Episode 4, Queen Elizabeth (Imelda Staunton) referred to 1992 as an “annus horribilis,” or, a horrible year. It was the year that marked the separation of Charles and Diana as well as Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Adding to the heartbreak, 1992 was also the year that Windsor Castle caught fire when a spotlight ignited a curtain, destroying dozens of rooms and several priceless works of art. <h2>Truth: Mohamed Al-Fayed hired the Duke of Windsor’s former valet, Sydney Johnson, to work for him</h2> In Season 5 Episode 3, we are introduced to Mohamed Al-Fayed (Salim Daw), the Egyptian businessman who would build up an empire that included the Ritz Hotel in Paris and Harrods Department Store in London. As the show depicts, Al-Fayed was a lifelong Anglophile and did meet and hire Sydney Johnson, a Bahamian man who previously spent three decades as Edward, Duke of Windsor’s valet after Edward abdicated the throne. Johnson began working for Al-Fayed in 1977, five years after Edward passed away. After Edward’s wife, Wallis Simpson died, Al-Fayed purchased their Paris estate and, along with Johnson, helped restore it. With regard to the end of this episode, when Mohamed Al-Fayed met Princess Diana, while we’re not sure if they really did bond instantly at a polo match, it’s true that the two became friends years before Diana began dating Mohamed’s son, Dodi Al-Fayed. Dodi would later die in the 1997 car crash that also took Diana’s life. <h2>Truth: tampongate really did happen</h2> In 1989, when Charles and Camilla’s affair was not yet public, the two engaged in a phone conversation where Charles compared himself to a tampon. The conversation was later released to the public in 1993 after Diana and Charles separated. <h2>And now for a few things that appear on The Crown season 5 that didn’t actually happen… Fiction: The Sunday Times poll</h2> Throughout the season, Prince Charles (Dominic West) is seen as a man who is ready for new responsibilities. Specifically, the responsibility of being king. In Episode 1, a poll revealing that half the British population thinks that his ageing mother Queen Elizabeth, should abdicate her role is published in the Sunday Times, and Charles takes that as a sign that he should start preparing himself to be king. He even goes so far as to meet with Prime Minister John Major (Jonny Lee Miller) to seek his support. But, none of that happened. There was no such poll published in 1991 by the Sunday Times, and no such conversation between Major and the Prince of Wales. In fact, Major is one of this season’s biggest detractors. He has called the series “a barrel-load of nonsense.” <h2>Fiction: Prince Philip and Penny Knatchbull’s affair</h2> It’s true that Prince Philip and his godson’s wife, Penny Knatchbull, were both invested in the sport of carriage driving, and it is also true that their friendship was fodder for speculation that there was something more to it. But alas, there is no concrete evidence that Prince Philip engaged in an affair with Penny. <h2>Fiction: Diana warning the queen about her Panorama interview</h2> Everyone involved in Princess Diana’s Panorama interview knew it was a giant risk to let the estranged princess speak so candidly on the most revered broadcasting network in the country. While it’s true that Marmaduke Hussey, then-chairman of the BBC, felt that it was a disgrace to air the interview, the queen herself was not actually given a heads-up by Diana before the inflammatory program aired in 1995. The conversation between Diana and the queen was pure fabrication, confirmed by Patrick Jephson, Diana’s press secretary at the time. While it can be confusing parsing out what The Crown gets wrong about the royal family and what the show gets right, season 5 remains as engrossing as ever thanks to its excelling writing and cast. What we do know for sure is that season six, which tackles the final months of Diana’s life and the years after, can’t come soon enough. This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/culture/5-things-the-latest-season-of-the-crown-got-right-and-3-things-that-were-inaccurate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reader's Digest</a>. Image: Netflix

Troubled TV host Andrew O’Keefe arrested

Troubled TV presenter Andrew O'Keefe has once again been arrested after allegedly breaching his bail conditions. The former Deal or No Deal host was arrested at a home in Vaucluse, in Sydney's eastern suburbs just before 11am on Thursday. NSW Police arrested the 51-year-old before he was taken to Waverley Police Station, where he was charged with breach of bail. The Channel 7 personality was refused police bail on the spot and appeared at Waverely Local Court. The court heard that O’Keefe tested positive for drugs but his lawyer argued the swab was contaminated. He was then released on bail and spoke to the media, furious that he was unable to tell his side of the story. “You don't get to hear the story,” he said outside of court. “The thing about the justice system is that we get no time to prepare as the defendant. “And you're at a distinct disadvantage about getting the facts to even your own people.” O’Keefe’s lawyer argued in court that there was a limited information following the police’s swap test to check his client for drugs. “That's what we discovered in court today. There was a high probability of contempt, erm, contamination (to the sample),” O’Keefe said. Back in January, O’Keefe received six charges, with police alleging he grabbed a sex worker by the throat before punching her and pushing her to the ground. He pleaded not guilty to all six, which included three counts of common assault, intentionally choking a person without consent, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. In February, he pleaded guilty to a separate charge of drug possession. In June, O’Keefe appeared in court to challenge a charge of breaching an apprehended violence order (AVO) against another complainant, and again in July to examine the evidence relating to the allegations of assault and choking. Image: Nine News

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Halloween lovers show off their best dressed pets

Halloween is celebrated all over the world on October 31. Some people would rather not get involved in the pagan holiday, while others see it as a time to get dressed in a scary costume, party, and enjoy loads of sweets. Halloween’s origins are traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. It is believed that on Halloween, the souls of the dead would return to their homes which then saw people dress up in costumes and light up bonfires to get rid of the spirits. While Halloween could be a religious holiday for some, many just enjoy it for the fun and togetherness it brings. But the true heroes of this holiday are the pets that get dressed up and they are certainly something. Pet parents shared adorable photos of their animals in costumes and it seems like they’re putting humans to shame with how good they are. Check out the gallery below for the best dressed pets. Images: Instagram

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Why 15 minutes of meditation a day is the game changer in the world of antiaging

Our mind is our most precious asset and one we use every single day. Yet many of us don’t take the time to nourish it properly so it can perform at its very best now and well into the future. We all lead busy lives. Constant demands pulling our attention in so many different ways at once. As women we tend to spend a lot of time taking care of those around us and put our own self-care on the back burner. This can leave us feeling burnt out, stressed and looking older than we should. <a name="_Hlk109827543"></a>When practiced correctly, meditation has <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/meditation">well-documented</a> benefits including boosting your immune system, improving your sleep and reducing your stress levels. These all work together to slow down the ageing process, making meditation a game changer when it comes to anti-ageing. If your day is already full, it can feel too hard to add something else into an already busy day. But before you put it in the too-hard basket, you need to ask yourself, - How much time did you spend stressing about a project before you actually got it done? - How long did you lie in bed worrying about tomorrow? - How much time did you waste mindless scrolling through social media? With as little as 15 minutes a day, meditation can help you to reduce your stress, to stop overthinking and to feel mentally strong enough to take on whatever challenges the day may bring. <ol start="1" type="1"> <li>Stop overthinking and focus on the present. We waste too much time and energy thinking about things we can’t control. Meditation teaches us to be present in the moment, acknowledging those wayward thoughts but not letting them take over. So instead of worrying about the past or overthinking the future, you’ll be able to focus on the task at hand. </li> <li>Reduce the stress and take a breath. Stressful situations can lead to your emotions being all over the place. When you learn to focus your thoughts during meditation, you also learn how to control your emotional response and reduce your stress levels. This increased sense of control can help you make better choices and create a more positive mindset.</li> <li>Build a stronger brain. More is being understood about the complex connection between psychological and physical health. When we take steps to improve the state of our mind using meditation, it also creates <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9232427/#CR2">physical changes in our brain</a>. MRIs have shown that regular meditation can increase the thickness of your prefrontal cortex; the area responsible for higher brain functions such as awareness and concentration. It also suggests that meditation can help slow down age-related thinning of that area, keeping your brain functioning at a higher level for longer.</li> <li>Save your skin. When you reduce your stress levels using meditation, your body reduces the amount of cortisol, aka the stress hormone into your body. Cortisol is responsible for premature ageing signs including deeper wrinkles caused by weaker collagen, and increased skin inflammation and conditions such as psoriasis. So reducing the amount of cortisol in your system will help to slow down and even reverse some of these ageing responses.</li> </ol> Meditation can be the ultimate game changing approach to anti-ageing. Because feeling strong, vibrant and passionate about your life is just as important as for how you look. If you’ve thought that looking after yourself wasn't a priority or that you didn’t have time, meditation can help to change your perspective so you can embrace making healthy choices and change your habits. Lyndal Linkin, author of “To Age or Not to Age”, is a 56-year-old anti-aging expert who’s spent her lifetime learning about anti-aging solutions. A successful entrepreneur, corporate leader and mother, she uses her years of research and personal experience to explain the most effective methods so you can look and feel younger. Find out more at <a href="http://www.lyndallinkin.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lyndallinkin.com.au</a> or Instagram: @lyndallinkin Image: Getty Images

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To scooter, or not to scooter?

<img width="117" height="100" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/41006/julie-g-aka-barbara-bindland_117x100.jpg" alt="Julie G Aka Barbara Bindland (5)" style="float: left;"/>Barbara Binland is the pen name of a senior, Julie Grenness, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She is a poet, writer, and part-time English and Maths tutor, with over 40 years of experience. Her many books are available on Amazon and Kindle. So, as a senior citizen, you have finally hung up your car keys, for whatever reason. That is part of our ageing journey, one day no longer being able to drive a motor car again. What’s next? Well, the senior citizen, over-60, golden oldie, can decide to purchase an electric mobility scooter. These provide both transportation and independence to anyone with limited mobility. Scooters are a great invention, assisting their owners in performing everyday tasks, such as shopping, or running errands. Electric mobility scooters are the safest way of travelling currently in Australia, even safer than walking on a footpath! There is a variety of styles of scooters available, at a variety of prices. In Australia, the costs range from $1,400 to $8,000, depending on style, number of wheels, length of battery life, and manoeuvrability, as well as number of wheels. They have a warranty, you can have a home demonstration for a test drive, and can even have lessons! Here are some questions to consider before purchasing: <ol> <li>What and how far do you intend to travel?</li> <li>Are you only planning to use your scooter locally, or do you wish to use it on trips?</li> <li>Are there tight corners where you wish to travel?</li> <li>Where will you store your scooter?</li> <li>Do you wish to carry luggage or bags with you?</li> <li>Have you considered the cost of insurance for your scooter?</li> <li>Is your vision okay at normal walking speed?</li> </ol> Overall, electric mobility scooters are easy to operate, travel at a modest speed, and are a safe and stable mode of transport, as they are designed low to the ground. If you have a disability, or issues with walking, a power scooter helps you get around and provides you with independence. With a variety of styles available, you can find one that suits your needs, and looks good too. Finally, here is a little verse about greys on scooters to lighten your day… FREEWHEELING! What a lovely day, Look, here come the greys! Freewheeling today, On their scooters again… Skateboarding teens, yah! Look out, kids, you’re in the way! Greys toot and wave, Freewheeling today, There go the greys! Have a fun grey day! Cheers from one of the greys! Do you use a scooter? How do you find it? Let us know in the comments below.

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Annual "Naughty or Nice" list shows big brands that aren't cutting it

Oxfam’s annual ranking of Australian fashion brands has been released, with some of the country’s biggest brands failing to make the ‘Nice’ list for their manufacturing practices. The human rights organisation released its Christmas’Naughty or Nice’ list with the mission of ensuring all overseas factory workers are paid a living wage. “We ask brands to assure shoppers that when they buy their products they know that the women who made their clothes have been paid appropriately,” Oxfam CEO Lyn Morgain said. Companies that refused to declare where their clothes were manufactured came in at the bottom of the list, and included big name brands such as Lorna Jane, Myer, Peter Alexander, Just Jeans and Jay Jays. “When brands persist in failing to make these commitments you have to ask yourself how it is that so many brands can do this,” Ms Morgan said. She <a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/shopping/oxfams-2021-naughty-or-nice-list-lorna-jane-myer-and-the-just-group-singled-out-over-ethical-commitments-c-4694183" target="_blank">said</a> it was “particularly disappointing” to see brands like Lorna Jane fail to be transparent, which claims to empower women and create responsibly produced clothing. “This supports a culture of secrecy that is harmful to the wellbeing of all women, including those who make our clothes, and entrenches the massive power disparity between brands and garment workers.” A Lorna Jane spokesperson said the company is “focused on continuous improvement and investment in our ethical sourcing program”, including a “commitment to a living wage for all involved in the manufacture of our products”. “We take a very serious view towards our social accountabilities, ethical souring and our responsibilities under the Australian Government’s Modern Slavery Act 2018,” the spokesperson <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/new-south-wales-news-australian-fashion-brands-named-and-shamed-on-annual-christmas-naughty-or-nice-list/c4375e21-1e7e-4560-aaec-2546c6275e4b" target="_blank">said</a> in a statement. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845946/2021-ac-002-naughty-or-nice-list_fa-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/be80fcc852b74fc8af03184c240d3dd4" /> Image: Oxfam As for the ‘nice’ list, clothing brands Dangerfield, Gorman and H&M took out the top spots, followed by retailers including Best & Less, Kmart, Target, Cotton On and Rivers. Others on the nice list included Bonds, City Chic, Country Road, David Jones, Forever New, Katies, Millers and Noni B. Brands such as Jeans West and Zara were found to have made some progress but just missed out on making it onto the nice list. They still have work to do to catch up to other brands. “What is at the heart of this issue is the garment workers - mainly women in low-income countries … aren’t paid enough to build a better future for their children, because their low wages keep them in poverty,” Ms Morgan said. “It’s time for Australian brands to acknowledge and use the power they have to ensure these women are empowered to lift themselves out of poverty through the payment of a living wage.” Image: Getty Images

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The offence of a child possessing spray paint without a lawful purpose in NSW

Image: Getty Once just an American holiday that Australians would see on the big screen in movies like ET, Halloween has slowly, but steadily made its way to our shores. And every year it just seems to get bigger here. The shops have been full of decorations and paraphernalia for weeks, and now that Sydney, and most of New South Wales, are no longer under lockdown restrictions, it’s likely that many families are looking forward to participating on 31 October 2021, taking the opportunity to get together with the neighbours, have some fun and feel a sense of ‘normalcy’. But what’s it going to be like to celebrate Halloween in the time of Covid? Well, it’s undoubtedly going to be an event that puts health and safety first. Health Advice Families are being encouraged to check in with the NSW Health website to check on any restrictions in their local area. These are likely to include using hand sanitiser and face covering, only handing out and accepting individually wrapped treats, keeping group and visiting sizes down, and exercising physical distancing. Stay on the right side of the law! Of course, children should always be supervised by a responsible adult who can oversee their personal safety. Anyone driving should remember that Halloween tends to be a night that kids rule the streets, so drivers need to be wary, particularly at dusk when visibility is reduced. Pedestrians should stick to footpaths and designated crossings, and also be aware of road safety. Unfortunately, this is also a night where the kids can get out of control! ‘Sugar highs’, peer pressure and the false confidence provided by a superhero costume can lead to some kids and teens behaving badly – potentially even finding themselves on the wrong side of the law by engaging in activities like egging houses and cars, damaging plants and foliage, and other acts of vandalism and graffiti. The offence of graffiti in NSW Section 4 of the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), a person who marks a premises or property can face a penalty of up to 12 months in prison and/or a $2,200 fine if the prosecution is able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that: <ol> <li>The marking was done intentionally,</li> <li>There was no consent from the owner of the premises or property that was marked on;, and</li> <li>Either:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>A graffiti implement was used for marking the premises or property. This includes, spray paint, maker pen, or anything designed to produce a mark that’s not readily removable by wiping it (or by use of water or detergent); or</li> <li>The marking was done in such a manner that it isn’t readily removable by wiping it (or by using water or detergent).</li> </ul> The offence of a child possessing spray paint in NSW Section 8B of the Act makes it an offence for a person under the age of 18 years to possess spray paint in a public place. The maximum penalty for this offence is 6 months in prison and/or an $1,100 fine. A ‘public place’ is defined as a place (whether or not covered by water), or a part of premises, that is open to the public, or is used by the public whether or not on payment of money or other consideration, whether or not the place or part is ordinarily so open or used and whether or not the public to whom it is open consists only of a limited class of persons, but does not include the premises of a school or other educational establishment. The defences to this particular offence are where: (a) the spray paint was intended for a defined lawful purpose, being the lawful pursuit of an occupation, education or training, or (b) the spray paint was for another defined lawful purpose and was at or in the immediate vicinity of the place where the spray paint can was being used or intended to be used for that defined lawful purpose. The offence of intentionally or recklessly damaging a property in NSW Graffiti vandalism by way of marking surfaces can also result in criminal charges of intentionally or recklessly destroying or damaging property, which is an offence under section 195 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and comes with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. Intentionally means wilfully or purposely, while recklessly means foreseeing the possibility of damage or destruction but proceeding regardless. Courts have found that property is considered to have been damaged where: <ul> <li>There is permanent damage,</li> <li>There is temporary functional derangement,</li> <li>There is temporary impairment of usefulness,</li> <li>The physical integrity of the property is altered, or</li> <li>The property is rendered imperfect or inoperative.</li> </ul> Some examples of conduct found by the courts to constitute damage include: <ul> <li>Placing a blanket in a toilet and flushing,</li> <li>Letting down the tyres of a car,</li> <li>Painting graffiti on walls or floors, and</li> <li>Breaking a raw egg on the windscreen of a car.</li> </ul> The offence of trespassing in NSW Trick or treaters should also be aware that not everyone participates in Halloween and for some it can be a real nuisance, and if you’re on someone’s property and they don’t want you there, you can also be charged with trespassing. Trespassing – which is also known as entering inclosed lands without permission – is an offence under section 4 of the Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901 (NSW), which makes it an offence to enter inclosed lands without permission which carries a maximum fine of $550. Section 4A of the Act imposes steeper penalties for remaining on the premises after the owner or occupier directs you to leave. In such a case, the maximum fine is $2,200 where the land is a ‘prescribed premises’ such as a school, hospital, child care centre or nursing home, or $1,100 in all other cases. This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-offence-of-a-child-possessing-spray-paint-without-a-lawful-purpose-in-nsw/">Sydney Criminal Lawyers.</a>

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Child hospitalised after ingesting unexpected object while trick or treating

A pre-school age child has been rushed to hospital in Victoria after she ate a drug that was mixed in with lollies while out trick or treating. The child was enjoying Halloween festivities in Bacchus Marsh when the incident occurred. Victoria Police spoke to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/bacchus-marsh-child-hospitalised-after-ingesting-unexpected-object-while-out-trick-or-treating/news-story/f30013300a87cb5ec46641d2fb6dee5c" target="_blank">news.com.au</a> about the incident. “Investigators have been told that the child may have ingested a prescription medication and are currently making inquiries as to how this happened,” police said in a statement. The child became ill while trick or treating just after 8 pm yesterday and the child’s mother noticed that she was not well. The mother quickly called an ambulance and the child was taken to hospital for observation. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> A little girl has been rushed to hospital after falling ill while trick or treating in Bacchus Marsh. Police say the child appears to have swallowed prescription medication which may have been mixed in with her lollies while out door knocking. <a href="https://t.co/fiL2O99hCo">https://t.co/fiL2O99hCo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/7NEWS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#7NEWS</a> <a href="https://t.co/aKcnA3ilFU">pic.twitter.com/aKcnA3ilFU</a> — 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) <a href="https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1189996166504538112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">31 October 2019</a></blockquote> The drug ingested has reportedly been used to treat psychosis and may have become mixed up with other sweet that were collected by the girl. Police are investigating but currently do not have reports of similar incidents. The girl’s parents told <a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/halloween-fright-as-preschool-aged-girl-is-rushed-to-hospital-while-trick-or-treating-c-534560" target="_blank">Channel 7</a> that they’re using the incident as a warning to other parents who went trick or treating in the same area.

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How to make hot or cold asparagus and salmon frittata

Time to prepare 35-40 mins | Serves 4 Recipe from the <a href="http://www.asparagus.com.au/">Australian Asparagus Council</a>. Ingredients: <ul> <li>2 tablespoons olive oil </li> <li>300g salmon fillet </li> <li>8 free range eggs </li> <li>1 cup plain Greek yoghurt </li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon thyme, finely chopped </li> <li>Salt and pepper </li> <li>1 red capsicum, chopped </li> <li>2 bunches asparagus, woody ends removed, sliced </li> <li>Greek yoghurt to serve (optional)</li> </ul> Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 180ºC. 2. Heat an ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and cook salmon fillet skin side down for 2 minutes to seal. Turn salmon over to lightly brown other side. Remove from pan, place on a plate and set aside in refrigerator to cool. Reserve pan to use later. 3. Crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Add yoghurt, thyme, salt and pepper and whisk until all ingredients are well combined. 4. Take cooled salmon from refrigerator, remove skin and break up flesh into small bite-size pieces. Combine capsicum and asparagus with egg mix. Carefully stir in chunks of salmon. 5. Heat the pan the salmon was cooked in and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Pour frittata mixture into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through. 6. Remove from oven and allow frittata to cool slightly before cutting. Serve accompanied with thick yoghurt. Tips: <ul> <li>Delicious served with a simple green salad with a lemon olive oil dressing.</li> <li>For a vegetarian version replace salmon with 125g feta broken into pieces or 125g grated cheese.</li> <li>For this recipe to be gluten-free, avoid using stocks, sauces and condiments containing wheat. Take care to check ingredient labels on all products you use.</li> </ul> Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/asparagus-and-salmon-frittata.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a>

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Will you retire or re-fire?

We are a new generation and are doing 50+ better than ever before. More interesting experiences, more health support, more power and control over our lives and most importantly much more fun. What are your dreams or aspirations? Here’s how to start your journey and make your dreams a reality just like Lynn Ruth Miller, 83, the worlds oldest female stand-up comic who says she started doing comedy when she was 71 (because she didn’t want to peak too soon). “If you love what you are doing then why stop? Until you can’t do it anymore. Until you are not as efficient as you should be. And the trick is recognising that,” says this effervescent fire-cracker. She adds with a cheeky smile, “Attitude is everything, right?! I got my attitude from my mother which is why I’ve been in therapy for 75 years.” Not letting anything get in the way of her dreams, Lynn’s happy philosophy is; “Life is like a card game. You take the hand you get and you play it.” So, what is next for Lynn? “My dream right now is to tour the world and show people that I’m still an item and that they can be too. My bucket list is huge. I want to go throughout the continent. I want to go throughout the world and I want to make people laugh.” She adds with an enigmatic smile, “I’m not here to tell people what to dream. I’m here to open the door so that they can find their own dream.” It really is time to think about ourselves and retirement differently and open the door to your own dreams. Some people automatically think of retirement as being all about what you stop doing rather than what you start doing. Perhaps the word ‘retirement’ itself has become an oxymoron. A thesaurus will tell you that ‘retire’ means to give up, stop, step down, retreat and withdraw. The reality is that more and more Australians are discovering that their 50+ years are all about advancing, joining, arriving, starting and increasing. There has never been more choice. What is the right choice for you? Will you choose to work part-time? Finally start your own small business? Travel the world? Or perfect your golf game? 1. Retirement really is being redefined Life 50+ is a celebration of freedom, an opportunity to launch into new ventures and a chance to break the stereotype that you are destined only to spend your days reclined in a rocking chair. Let’s face it; as a society we are living longer than ever. By the time you reach 65, if you are a male you can expect an average 20 years of life still to come and for females it’s over 22 years. Of course, these are averages, not maximums. That’s way too long to simply put your feet up! What’s more, healthcare advancements are now empowering us to enjoy and engage with life, not just survive it. The options for living life after work have never been better either, so now is the time to design your retirement and make the rest of your life the best of your life. Retirement really is the perfect time to do the things you have always wanted to do, but have never had the time. It is the time to follow your dreams big or small. 2. Let’s lay the myths to rest Society can sometimes impose stereotypes on what retirement should be – often these are misguided and outdated, so let’s tackle these myths head on. The first key to planning a successful retirement is realising that you won’t magically become a different person. You will still have the same knowledge, values, experiences, relationships and habits. What makes you happy now is the same as what makes you happy in retirement – it’s just that you will have more time to devote to it. Chances are that sitting idly and watching the grass grow will not be a part of this! Retirement can and should be an opportunity to amplify all the things that make life meaningful, enjoyable and fun. 3. Retirement is an opportunity to try new things and make the most of your new life chapter Another important myth to dispel is that you don’t have to live up to anyone else’s expectations. If you have ever looked at a brochure about retirement, for example, you could be forgiven for thinking that all retirees do is travel. It seems to be the default image that marketers feed us about retirement and it can skew our view. While travel can be a very enjoyable activity in retirement, you are likely to spend a lot more time at home doing the things that you like and are familiar with. Once we grasp this fact it brings into focus the need to plan to make the most of every day and avoid taking a passive approach. 4. A great retirement starts with great planning Planning is critical to maximising what you enjoy in retirement. It’s never too late to start planning, but the sooner you do it, the more beneficial it will be. Try not to wait until you are retired before you decide what you want to do. The things that make you happy now are likely to the things that make you happy in retirement too. Your family life, your social life, the pastimes you look forward to and the mental stimulation you enjoy; these are the things that should be at the centre of your planning. 5. Your finances are central Having the time to do things and planning what you want to do are critical components, but organising your finances properly is essential to relieving you of stress and allowing you to focus on what’s important. Your super is a central this. Building a substantial nest egg before retirement can liberate you to create the ideal retirement lifestyle and structuring your income and capital spending in retirement can ensure your money lasts longer and bests serves the way you want to live. Like any part of retirement planning, you should act as soon as possible to get your financial planning organised for worry free retirement living. If you find this aspect overwhelming, don’t be afraid to ask for help; a financial planner can help you create a plan that will match your retirement activities and needs and take the worry out of the future. 6. It’s your time to shine There are no rules and no limits – your retirement is your time to shine and the possibilities and opportunities are endless. Forget the old stereotypes and ignore the nay Sayers; seize the chance to design a retirement that squeezes the very best from life. You deserve it and with the right planning you can achieve it. What’s your secret to a happier life or retirement? Let us know in the comments below. Written by Tom Raeside. Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/money/financial-planning/will-you-retire-or-re-fire.aspx">wyza.com.au.</a>

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Fact or fiction: Are these laws real or not?

It is true, Australian laws are some of the strangest rules in the world. Some are so strange and bizarre that they don’t seem real. So which laws are just urban legends and which ones are actually punishable? Scroll through the gallery above to see if these laws are real or not. Did you know any of these bizarre laws in Australia? Let us know in the comments below.

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