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What’s the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? One’s about plumbing, the other wiring

<div class="theconversation-article-body"><em><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/michael-todorovic-1210507">Michael Todorovic</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/bond-university-863">Bond University</a> and <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/matthew-barton-1184088">Matthew Barton</a>, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/griffith-university-828">Griffith University</a></em></p> <p>In July 2023, rising US basketball star Bronny James collapsed on the court during practice and was sent to hospital. The 18-year-old athlete, son of famous LA Lakers’ veteran LeBron James, had experienced a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/bronny-james-cardiac-arrest-3953eee8789e83f3cccfb6dd798bc54e">cardiac arrest</a>.</p> <p>Many media outlets incorrectly referred to the event as a “<a href="https://en.as.com/nba/lebron-james-son-bronny-plays-for-the-usc-trojans-for-the-first-time-since-suffering-a-heart-attack-n/">heart attack</a>” or used the terms interchangeably.</p> <p>A cardiac arrest and a heart attack are distinct yet overlapping concepts associated with the heart.</p> <p>With some background in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKrgEv7-rVM&amp;t=16s">how the heart works</a>, we can see how they differ and how they’re related.</p> <h2>Understanding the heart</h2> <p>The heart is a muscle that contracts to work as a pump. When it contracts it pushes blood – containing oxygen and nutrients – to all the tissues of our body.</p> <p>For the heart muscle to work effectively as a pump, it needs to be fed its own blood supply, delivered by the coronary arteries. If these arteries are blocked, the heart muscle doesn’t get the blood it needs.</p> <p>This can cause the heart muscle to become injured or die, and results in the heart not pumping properly.</p> <h2>Heart attack or cardiac arrest?</h2> <p>Simply put, a heart attack, technically known as a myocardial infarction, describes injury to, or death of, the heart muscle.</p> <p>A cardiac arrest, sometimes called a sudden cardiac arrest, is when the heart stops beating, or put another way, stops working as an effective pump.</p> <p>In other words, both relate to the heart not working as it should, but for different reasons. As we’ll see later, one can lead to the other.</p> <h2>Why do they happen? Who’s at risk?</h2> <p>Heart attacks typically result from blockages in the coronary arteries. Sometimes this is called coronary artery disease, but in Australia, we tend to refer to it as ischaemic heart disease.</p> <p>The underlying cause in about <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507799/#:%7E:text=It%20has%20been%20reported%20that,increases%20beyond%20age%2050%20years.">75% of people</a> is a process called <a href="https://youtu.be/jwL4lkSlvSA?si=H2as7dQkhbIqWWkU">atherosclerosis</a>. This is where fatty and fibrous tissue build up in the walls of the coronary arteries, forming a plaque. The plaque can block the blood vessel or, in some instances, lead to the formation of a blood clot.</p> <p>Atherosclerosis is a long-term, stealthy process, with a number of risk factors that can sneak up on anyone. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diet, diabetes, stress, and your genes have all been implicated in this plaque-building process.</p> <p>Other causes of heart attacks include spasms of the coronary arteries (causing them to constrict), chest trauma, or anything else that reduces blood flow to the heart muscle.</p> <p>Regardless of the cause, blocking or reducing the flow of blood through these pipes can result in the heart muscle not receiving enough oxygen and nutrients. So cells in the heart muscle can be injured or die.</p> <figure class="align-center zoomable"><a href="https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=1000&amp;fit=clip"><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip" sizes="(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px" srcset="https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https://images.theconversation.com/files/597616/original/file-20240531-17-o2j0w.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=424&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w" alt="Heart attack vs cardiac arrest" /></a><figcaption><span class="caption">Here’s a simple way to remember the difference.</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">Author provided</span></span></figcaption></figure> <p>But a cardiac arrest is the result of heartbeat irregularities, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively around the body. These heartbeat irregularities are generally due to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_soKG-Tzh0&amp;t=903s">electrical malfunctions</a> in the heart. There are four distinct types:</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>ventricular tachycardia:</strong> a rapid and abnormal heart rhythm in which the heartbeat is more than <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10541285/">100 beats per minute</a> (normal adult, resting heart rate is generally 60-90 beats per minute). This fast heart rate prevents the heart from filling with blood and thus pumping adequately</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>ventricular fibrillation:</strong> instead of regular beats, the heart quivers or “fibrillates”, resembling a bag of worms, resulting in an irregular heartbeat greater than 300 beats per minute</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>pulseless electrical activity:</strong> arises when the heart muscle fails to generate sufficient pumping force after electrical stimulation, resulting in no pulse</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>asystole:</strong> the classic flat-line heart rhythm you see in movies, indicating no electrical activity in the heart.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Cardiac arrest can arise from numerous underlying conditions, both heart-related and not, such as drowning, trauma, asphyxia, electrical shock and drug overdose. James’ cardiac arrest was attributed to a <a href="https://www.espn.com.au/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38260006/bronny-james-cardiac-arrest-caused-congenital-heart-defect">congenital heart defect</a>, a heart condition he was born with.</p> <p>But among the many causes of a cardiac arrest, ischaemic heart disease, such as a heart attack, stands out as the most common cause, accounting <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11898927/">for 70%</a> of all cases.</p> <p>So how can a heart attack cause a cardiac arrest? You’ll remember that during a heart attack, heart muscle can be damaged or parts of it may die. This damaged or dead tissue can disrupt the heart’s ability to conduct electrical signals, increasing the risk of developing arrhythmias, possibly causing a cardiac arrest.</p> <p>So while a heart attack is a common cause of cardiac arrest, a cardiac arrest generally does not cause a heart attack.</p> <h2>What do they look like?</h2> <p>Because a cardiac arrest results in the sudden loss of effective heart pumping, the most common signs and symptoms are a sudden loss of consciousness, absence of pulse or heartbeat, stopping of breathing, and pale or blue-tinged skin.</p> <p>But the common signs and symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, which can show up in other regions of the body such as the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Also frequent are shortness of breath, nausea, light-headedness, looking pale, and sweating.</p> <h2>What’s the take-home message?</h2> <p>While both heart attack and cardiac arrest are disorders related to the heart, they differ in their mechanisms and outcomes.</p> <p>A heart attack is like a blockage in the plumbing supplying water to a house. But a cardiac arrest is like an electrical malfunction in the house’s wiring.</p> <p>Despite their different nature both conditions can have severe consequences and require immediate medical attention.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. 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Aussie gold medallist withdraws on eve of Paralympics to be with dying mother

<p>An Australian athlete has withdrawn from the Aussie Paralympic team just hours before the event is set to begin. </p> <p>Heath Davidson, a  37-year-old wheelchair tennis player from the Mornington Peninsula, announced on Monday night that he would not be making the trip to Paris for the Games as he will spend time with his mother who has been moved into palliative care.</p> <p>Davidson announced the news in a statement on Instagram, explaining his reasoning behind the "difficult decision". </p> <p>"I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the 2024 Paralympics. My mum has been admitted into palliative care and I want to be here at home with her during this time," he wrote. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ISWSIz4r0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;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/C_ISWSIz4r0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Heath Davidson (@heathdavidson13)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The Aussie Paralympic team was quick to throw their support behind Davidson, with Australian Paralympic Team Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin saying, “Heath is a much-loved member of the Australian Paralympic Team. He adds spark to the Village with his quick wit and cheery personality.”</p> <p>“We’ll miss having him here in Paris, but we all understand that family comes first and we know he’s made the right decision for himself and his family. We want Heath to know that every member of the team is wrapping their arms around him virtually from Paris.”</p> <p>The 2024 Games in Paris would've been Davidson's third Paralympics, after won gold in the wheelchair tennis doubles alongside Dylan Alcott at the Rio De Janeiro Games in 2016, with the pair then backing it up with a silver medal in Tokyo 2021. </p> <p><em>Image credits: SportsPressJP/AFLO/Shutterstock Editorial </em></p>

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EV driver slammed for worst piece of parking you'll ever see

<p>An Australian electric vehicle driver in Tasmania has been slammed online for their "unbelievable" parking. </p> <p>In a picture shared on Facebook, the BYD was seen parked horizontally across two separate charging spaces in Howrah, Hobart. </p> <p>Not only did they hog two charging spots, but their vehicle also parked over two nearby motorbike bays. </p> <p>"Congratulations to this person yesterday who managed to connect to the charger on the right, while parking sideways across the charging bay on the left, AND a couple of bonus motorbike parking bays," a frustrated driver wrote online, after witnessing the scene. </p> <p>This prompted an outpouring of frustration from both EV drivers and Australians who dislike the  "electric vehicle community in general".</p> <p>"They should put cameras on the charger and if they park like this it starts to drain the battery instead of charging it," one wrote. </p> <p>"Give me a crack at parking, I'd do better — even with my cane," another commented. </p> <p>"I officially give up trying to defend the EV community," a third added. </p> <p>"I honestly have no words," wrote a fourth.</p> <p>EV etiquette has been a popular topic of debate recently, with drivers frequently being photographed for their questionable parking skills. </p> <p>Just a few months ago, a Tesla driver was mocked for their <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/entitled-as-tesla-driver-mocked-for-creative-parking" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"entitled as"</a> parking, after taking up two spots in a shopping centre to park their vehicle. </p> <p><em>Image: Facebook</em></p>

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How feasible are EVs for remote Australia, really?

<p>It’s often assumed that <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/cosmos-briefing-electric-vehicles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-type="URL" data-id="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/cosmos-briefing-electric-vehicles/">electric vehicles (EVs)</a> aren’t practical in regional Australia – the distances are too big. But a new analysis casts doubt on this, suggesting that over 90% of Australians in remote northern communities could get to their nearest service hub town in a short-range EV – without stopping to charge once.</p> <p>The analysis, <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/00049182.2022.2086720" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">published</a> in <em>Australian Geographer,</em> looks at all of the remote communities in northern Australia (that is, everywhere north of the 28<sup>th</sup> parallel).</p> <p>“Electric vehicles shouldn’t be left in the too-hard basket. It’s an unequitable and unfair path forward if remote and regional communities are the last ones left driving diesel vehicles, especially as they will be some of the most impacted by catastrophic climate change” says co-author Dr Björn Sturmberg, a research leader in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program at the Australian National University.</p> <p>“Yes, the barriers are obvious – large distances, unsealed roads. But the benefits are equally obvious. It’s difficult and expensive to get diesel out to these communities, and electric engines are simpler and more robust than fuel engines.”</p> <p>The large-scale analysis looked at remote communities’ access to towns with populations over either 5,000, or 1,000.</p> <p>“The model of service delivery in all these communities, at a government infrastructure level, has been what they call a ‘hub and spoke model’ for quite a while now,” explains Sturmberg.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="entry-content-asset"> <div class="embed-wrapper"> <div class="inner"><iframe title="Cosmos Shorts: How do electric vehicles compare to conventional vehicles?" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7k0iIRVzUs?start=7&amp;feature=oembed" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> </div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>“We consider small service hubs of 1,000 people, or larger service hubs of over 5,000 people. Healthcare, banking, groceries or whatnot – those services are offered in these hubs, and members of remote communities drive to them.”</p> <p>The researchers examined whether towns of either 1,000+ or 5,000+ people were reachable by remote communities with either short-range EVs (336km), or long-range EVs (660km). This created four different scenarios.</p> <figure class="wp-block-table"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Direct access to…</td> <td>Towns of 5,000+</td> <td>Towns of 1,000+</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Short-range vehicle (336 km)</td> <td>81%</td> <td>93%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Long-range vehicle (660 km)</td> <td>95%</td> <td>&lt;99%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table><figcaption>Percentage of people in remote northern Australia who could access their nearest big town with an EV.</figcaption></figure> <p>They found that 81% of people in remote communities would be able to get to a town with a population of more than 5,000 in a short-range EV, without stopping to charge the car. An additional 15% of people would need only one charging stop to reach a big town.</p> <p>With long-range vehicles, 95% of the regional population would be able to make it to a town of over 5,000 directly, and 4% would need one stop.</p> <div class="newsletter-box"> <div id="wpcf7-f6-p197221-o1" class="wpcf7" dir="ltr" lang="en-US" role="form"> <form class="wpcf7-form mailchimp-ext-0.5.62 spai-bg-prepared init" action="/technology/evs-remote-australia/#wpcf7-f6-p197221-o1" method="post" novalidate="novalidate" data-status="init"> <p style="display: none !important;"><span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap referer-page"><input class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text referer-page spai-bg-prepared" name="referer-page" type="hidden" value="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/" data-value="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/" aria-invalid="false" /></span></p> <p><!-- Chimpmail extension by Renzo Johnson --></form> </div> </div> <p>But slightly smaller towns, with a population of 1,000 or more, were even more accessible. Over 93% of the regional population would be able to drive directly to such a town with a short-range vehicle, and just 0.3% of people would need to stop to charge more than once.</p> <p>Nearly everyone (99.7%) could get to a small town in a long-range vehicle, without stopping.</p> <p>Obviously, residents of these communities aren’t always headed to the nearest service town when they’re driving. But given that EVs can also be charged at houses and private buildings, Sturmberg says that travelling between these communities should also be feasible.</p> <p>The study is preliminary, and the researchers point out there is still a <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/energy/ev-policies-election-electric-vehicles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">range of barriers</a> to <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/the-norway-of-australia-what-does-good-electric-vehicle-policy-look-like/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EV uptake</a> in regional and remote Australia.</p> <p>“For example, we still don’t have clear data on the impact of unsealed roads or different conditions on the effective range of electric vehicles,” says co-author Dr Francis Markham, a research fellow at ANU’s Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research.</p> <p>“And information on the performance of electric vehicles in very hot conditions is still lacking. However, we are confident that electric vehicles do have a place in regional and remote Australia.”</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="entry-content-asset"> <div class="embed-wrapper"> <div class="inner"><iframe title="Cosmos Shorts: How to increase electric vehicles in Australia" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ygq3EzHsH0Q?feature=oembed" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> </div> </div> </div> </figure> <p>In their paper, the researchers say that more work should be done to investigate what residents of these communities want and need to make EVs a viable option for them.</p> <p>“I just really hope that this work motivates particularly the NT government, but also the governments of Queensland and Western Australia, to put some of their resources into charging infrastructure, and electric vehicle policies for remote communities, rather than just putting chargers along the tourist routes and highways,” says Sturmberg.</p> <p>“Community members should drive into these towns, do their shopping, have somewhere to charge up, and then be able to travel back.</p> <p>“That’s really what we need – particularly as most people are not going to be buying Teslas with ranges of 600km, but Nissan Leafs with ranges of 300km.”</p> <p><!-- Start of tracking content syndication. Please do not remove this section as it allows us to keep track of republished articles --></p> <p><img id="cosmos-post-tracker" style="opacity: 0; height: 1px!important; width: 1px!important; border: 0!important; position: absolute!important; z-index: -1!important;" src="https://syndication.cosmosmagazine.com/?id=197221&amp;title=How+feasible+are+EVs+for+remote+Australia%2C+really%3F" width="1" height="1" /></p> <p><!-- End of tracking content syndication --></p> <div id="contributors"> <p><em><a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/evs-remote-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This article</a> was originally published on <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cosmos Magazine</a> and was written by <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/contributor/ellen-phiddian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ellen Phiddian</a>. Ellen Phiddian is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a BSc (Honours) in chemistry and science communication, and an MSc in science communication, both from the Australian National University.</em></p> <p><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p> </div>

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Prince Philip's last words to his son on the eve of his death

<p>Prince Charles has revealed the last conversation he had with his father, Prince Philip, the day before he died. </p> <p>A new documentary shows that the Prince of Wales called his father on April 8th 2021 to discuss plans for the Duke of Edinburgh's 100th birthday in June. </p> <p>The Daily Mail reports that Prince Charles called his father at Windsor to chat about celebrating the centenary. </p> <p><span>Charles said, “We’re talking about your birthday.”</span></p> <p><span>He had to speak up a bit more loudly due to Philip's failing hearing, as Charles repeated, </span>“We’re talking about your birthday!"</p> <p>“And whether there’s going to be reception!”</p> <p>To which Philip replied, “Well, I’ve got to be alive for it, haven’t I?”</p> <p>In what may have been their last ever conversation, Charles responded, “I knew you’d say that!”</p> <p>Philip died the following day, April 9th 2021, at aged 99. </p> <p>The final exchange between the father and son comes from a BBC documentary that will be broadcast around Britain next week. </p> <p><em>Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers</em> is set to feature other senior royals share their personal recollections of the late Duke of Edinburgh. </p> <p>The duke's other children, Andrew, Anne and Edward, will also share emotional stories of their father. </p> <p>Camila, the Duchess of Cornwall, says in remembrance, "It felt like the end of an era."</p> <p>“They’re a very difficult generation to live up to but I’m very proud and very pleased that I knew him.”</p> <p><span>Her husband Charles adds, “We were lucky to have him for nearly 100 years.”</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Pamela Anderson marries bodyguard in small ceremony

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pamela Anderson has tied the knot once again.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 53-year-old </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Baywatch</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> actress married her bodyguard, Dan Hayhurst, in a private ceremony on Christmas Eve last year at her home in Vancouver Island.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I was married on the property I bought from my grandparents 25 years ago, this is where my parents were married and they are still together,” Anderson told </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9176427/Pamela-Anderson-ties-knot-bodyguard-intimate-Christmas-Eve-ceremony.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Daily Mail</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I feel like I’ve come full circle.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I’m exactly where I need to be - in the arms of a man who truly loves me.”</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CKj5AQUpOUt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;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/CKj5AQUpOUt/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by RASTA Sanctuary (@rastasanctuary)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anderson revealed she and Hayhurst were dating in September last year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“He’s in his 40s. A real man, finally,” a source told </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://pagesix.com/2020/09/04/pamela-anderson-is-dating-her-bodyguard-after-divorce-from-jon-peters/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Page Six</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> after the news came out. “He knows how to handle her. It’s very cool to see. She’s completely comfortable, and they’re never out of each other’s sight.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anderson’s marriage to Hayhurst marks her fourth official marriage, after announcing she and Jon Peters would not be formally getting married in January of last year.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Perfect Wedding Magazine / Instagram</span></em></p>

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Frontline workers to receive best view of Sydney's NYE fireworks

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>Sydneysiders wanting to ring in the New Year by enjoying the fireworks at Sydney Harbour will need a ticket at a venue or will face being fined by police officers.</p> <p>According to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, police will have their eye on people attempting to enjoy the fireworks in the CBD.</p> <p>"In terms of the public spaces where normally thousands and thousands congregate that won't be happening this year," Ms Berejiklian said.</p> <p>"Unless you have a booking in a restaurant or cafe, please do not expect to go to the CBD for New Year's Eve.</p> <p>"We do have to put strict rules in place but if some people choose not to respect the rules police will need to act."</p> <p>As a special thank you to frontline COVID health workers and firefighters, some areas to view the fireworks will be set aside.</p> <p>The 9 pm family-friendly fireworks have been cancelled, with only the midnight showing going ahead.</p> <p>Office spaces where employees are able to get together in a COVID-19 safe space to enjoy the fireworks is also permitted.</p> <p>The Premier has recognised celebrating will be a bit different this year.</p> <p>"The vast majority of us will be enjoying celebrating New Year's Eve from home this year or at a restaurant, café or hotel and I think that is the best way. It's enjoying welcoming in the New Year in a COVID-safe way," Ms Berejiklian said.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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“Feels like New Year’s Eve!”: Lockdown liftoff celebrations across Victoria

<p>Melburnians have been flocking to bars and restaurants and even Kmart as they celebrate the end of a gruelling four-month lockdown.</p> <p>With restrictions still in place on the number of people allowed in certain venues, bookings had to be made hours in advance by those eager to finally “get on the beers”.</p> <p>Over 10,000 people had walked through the doors of Kmart at 6 am this morning, according to the group’s managing director Ian Bailey.</p> <p>"I now officially declare Melbourne restaurants open for business," Angus and Bon steakhouse owner Liam Ganley said as he cut a ribbon to cheers, confetti and applause.</p> <p>Limits are capped at 20 people indoors and 50 outside, which some businesses say will be hard to make a profit but are happy they can reopen again after 16 weeks of closures.</p> <p>Mr Ganley said his venue was inundated once the reopening was confirmed by the premier.</p> <p>"(We) opened the bookings up, had 2000 book in two or three hours. So we are booked weeks in advance."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Not long now Melbourne! <a href="https://twitter.com/Elisabeth_Moss9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Elisabeth_Moss9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@9NewsAUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/2J5WDYnzCO">pic.twitter.com/2J5WDYnzCO</a></p> — Elisabeth Moss (@Elisabeth_Moss9) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elisabeth_Moss9/status/1321061725492310024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>One diner taking advantage of the midnight opening said it "feels like New Year's Eve".</p> <p>Pubs were allowed to reopen at 6 am and patrons are extremely eager to make use of their newfound freedom.</p> <p>"We are booked solid for the next four or five days," publican Vinny McGrath told Today this morning.</p> <p>"It is awesome. It is a great day, a really good day. The elation yesterday of just getting delivery drivers in, getting beers delivered, getting wine delivered, it is awesome."</p> <p>9News reporter Elisabeth Moss said champagne was on ice for some businesses ready to fling open their doors.</p> <p>"The venues we've spoken to say they're already at COVID capacity for tonight. That means that come midnight, many of them will have 20 people seated, at a distance, having dinner, enjoying a drink again," she said.</p> <p>Hundreds of people rushed to Kmart as they took advantage of the retailer’s trading hours.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">WE’RE GOING TO KMART <a href="https://t.co/klkEXDvV9J">pic.twitter.com/klkEXDvV9J</a></p> — anna spooky-ryan (@annaspargoryan) <a href="https://twitter.com/annaspargoryan/status/1320977053835956227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>A booking system was also implemented for those desperate to visit the store.</p> <p>Beauty salons will also reopen from this morning but customers must wear a face mask.</p> <p>Some salon owners say that rule will make it near impossible to do their jobs.</p> <p>As Melbourne opens up from today, Victoria's contact tracers will be in the spotlight to quickly identify any potential virus cases that emerge.</p> <p>The government is reportedly considering bringing in a QR code check-in system, similar to what many businesses use in NSW and the ACT.</p>

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Conspiracy theorist Eve Black faces $10,000 fine

<p>Conspiracy theorist Eve Black has been issued a warning by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews that she could be fined $10,000 if she continues her “selfish” actions.</p> <p>Black was dramatically arrested in Melbourne on Wednesday, a week after she was filmed laughing her way through a police checkpoint.</p> <p>On Thursday Andrews announced 9998 cumulative cases in the state during his daily update including 723 in 24 hours in the largest and most shocking update yet.</p> <p>He also made a swipe at those disobeying lockdown measures, saying this “is not about human rights, this is about human life”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Police have smashed in a car window to arrest Eve Black, a coronavirus sceptic who posted a video of herself breaching a Melbourne checkpoint. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9Today?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9Today</a> <a href="https://t.co/6d0RtjeH0M">pic.twitter.com/6d0RtjeH0M</a></p> — The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTodayShow/status/1288587528585519104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>“Seriously, like, this is not about human rights, this is about human life. This is not about some obscure nonsense you’ve read on a website. There are rules. There are laws in place. And everyone should follow them.</p> <p>“Anyone who thinks this is a good thing to do, not only is it wrong but it’s not particularly smart, because Victoria Police are out there and they’re doing their job well.”</p> <p>The 28-year-old caused anger after she posted a video of herself to social media of her arguing with a police officer at a coronavirus checkpoint last week.</p> <p>She was detained just before 2 pm Thursday in an arrest that forced police to smash her car window.</p> <p>Police has labelled her actions as “selfish, childish, ridiculous and unnecessary”.</p>

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Woman develops incurable skin condition after New Year's Eve kiss

<p>When Aimee Godden kissed someone on New Year’s Eve, it triggered an incurable skin condition that ended up changing her life.</p> <p>Godden was diagnosed with a mild case of psoriasis when she was 14, an autoimmune condition that causes the skin to go red and inflamed.</p> <p>But as a teenager, the condition wasn’t too noticeable, and she was able to cover the inflammation with clothes or a small amount of makeup.</p> <p>But fast forward to 2018, Godden made the mistake of kissing someone who, unknown to her, had tonsillitis.</p> <p>That was when she started developing large patches of dry skin on her forehead, cheeks and chest.</p> <p>“A doctor diagnosed me with guttate psoriasis and said tonsillitis had triggered it,” she explained.</p> <p>“I was devastated to be told there was no cure and terrified I would look like this forever.</p> <p>“My face was completely different to the one I’d known my whole life.”</p> <p>It took such a huge toll on her life, that she moved back home and refused to leave or even look at herself in the mirror.</p> <p>But in the age of social media, Godden decided to speak up about her condition on Instagram, and that was when things took a dramatic turn.</p> <p>After she posted a photo of her condition, it didn’t take long for it to gain traction with the response she received being overwhelmingly positive.</p> <p>“In public, people have pointed at my face and said ‘urgh’, but online I’ve had such a positive response,” she said.</p> <p>“You expect acceptance and support from friends and family. And when it comes from strangers, it feels so genuine.”</p> <p>Now, she has learnt to accept her skin condition, even though there are times where she feels discomfort and pain.</p> <p>Psoriasis can be itchy and may give off a burning sensation.</p> <p>She manages the condition by living healthily and undergoing light therapy treatment.</p> <p>The first night she went out after developing the condition, she says she felt very self conscious - until a man walked over and asked if he could buy her a drink.</p> <p>They are now expecting their first child in October.</p> <p>“I’d worried psoriasis would stop me finding love,” she said.</p> <p>“But I feel so much love in my life right now.”</p> <p>Godden is now a passionate advocate of loving the skin you’re in.</p> <p>“Whether it’s a scar, spots, pigmentation, a birthmark, hair loss, or skin condition ... We are often told that we need filters, makeup, good lighting and a perfect complexion to look ‘good’,” she wrote in an Instagram post in May, announcing a “Face Equality” selfie challenge.</p> <p>“We are all constantly exposed to the idea that our perceived value is dictated by our appearance.</p> <p>“This week we come together to challenge stigma, to refuse to be othered, and to campaign for a world that no longer reduces our value to our appearance.”</p>

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Man dies after being gunned down with wife on New Year’s Eve

<p>A man whose wife was killed in a Melbourne shooting on New Year’s Eve has died in hospital from his injuries.</p> <p>Lindita and Veton Musai were gunned down on their front porch of their family home at Yarraville on Tuesday.</p> <p>They had only been married for one year.</p> <p>The perpetrator was a 55-year-old man who the couple had known and was taken to hospital under police guard with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.</p> <p>It’s understood that he took the life of 25-year-old Lindita before firing at her husband.</p> <p>“I heard a bang and I thought it was a rifle shot,” a neighbour said, speaking to<span> </span><em>7NEWS</em>.</p> <p>“Then I heard another bang.”</p> <p>The alleged shooter escaped by foot before hiding in nearby bushes.</p> <p>Lewis Thorne was on his way to work when he witnessed the man shoot himself in the head.</p> <p>“(He was) shaking, very white in the face, popped out of the bush … about a metre away from me, drew the gun to this head and pulled the trigger,” he said.</p> <p>“He fell onto the ground and then somehow two or three minutes later he was still alive and got back up and did the exact same thing to himself.”</p> <p>Shortly after, police came swarming in as they cordoned off the two crime scenes, as family members slowly arrived at the distressing news.</p> <p>Detectives are still trying to figure out the motive, but according to<span> </span><em>7NEWS<span> </span></em>it may be due to a dispute involving an estranged family member.</p>

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It should never have happened: Man dies in plumbing trench on 91st birthday

<p>A Sydney plumbing company has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars after a 91-year-old man died in a narrow trench dug by its plumbers in his backyard.</p> <p>Proflow Plumbing and Maintenance was ordered to pay $300,000 by an NSW District Court judge, who reprimanded the company for failing to prevent the “readily foreseeable” incident.</p> <p>Leslie Sloan endured an “agonising and degrading” death on his birthday at 8am on July 21, 2017 after falling into the 1.5m-deep trench, the court heard.</p> <p>Sloan was found by his son John wedged face-up in the hole and dressed only in a singlet, underwear and one sock.</p> <p>The pensioner was unable to be reached or helped until emergency services arrived, Judge David Russell said.</p> <p>The 91-year-old died during rescue efforts from hypothermia. Overnight temperatures had dropped to 6.2C.</p> <p>“All of the family victims who gave victim impact statements are haunted by the fact that their father – a proud, active and loving family man – died an agonising and degrading death over several hours, a death which was completely preventable,” Judge Russell said.</p> <p>Leaving the trench uncovered was “a risk which would have been recognised by a first-year apprentice”, the judge said.</p> <p>“The burden or inconvenience of steps to eliminate or minimise the risk was minimal,” he said. “The offender had some basic materials in its truck, but even these were not used.”</p> <p>Proflow admitted it breached its duty of care to Sloan.</p> <p>Aside from the fine, Proflow was also ordered to pay SafeWork NSW’s legal costs, amounting to $26,400.</p>

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Exciting news for Aussies: New public holiday announced

<p>Christmas Eve is set to become a public holiday – however, only some Aussies will be eligible to take the day off or take a hefty pay increase. </p> <p>In Queensland, the change is believed to be coming soon and will mean workers will either get paid more to work the night before Christmas or they get it off to spend time with loved ones. </p> <p>The holiday would begin after 6 pm on December 24. </p> <p>The bold move could mean a retail worker could pocket an extra $124 for working the public holiday or fast food workers could take home an extra $157. </p> <p>Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the night before Christmas is just as important to families as the day itself. </p> <p>“It would ensure workers have the right to have Christmas Eve off as a public holiday just as they do for Christmas Day,” she explained. </p> <p>“While the government can't restore weekend penalty rate cuts inflicted upon some 160,000 Queenslanders by the then Turnbull/Morrison Government, we can at least do the right thing for people working on Christmas Eve.”</p> <p>The new public holiday in Queensland follows closely behind South Australia and the Northern Territory where from 7 pm Christmas Eve becomes a public holiday. </p> <p>The Queensland government plans to legislate the proposal in time for Christmas Eve this year. </p> <p>“A 2013 review of the arrangements in South Australia found there was strong opinion that Christmas Eve held a special status in the community in-line with it being recognised as a public holiday.</p> <p>“And that there was considerable community support for the improved protections and wages for workers that come with a public holiday.”</p>

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Things heat up between Grant Denyer and Tom Gleeson: "Could spell the end of the Logies"

<p>Grant Denyer has opened up about being upset with comedian Tom Gleeson after his campaign to win a Gold Logies award this year turned into “taking the piss” in order to win.</p> <p>Denyer took out the top award last year for the Most Popular Personality on Australian Television and this week he expressed his concerns on his 2Day FM breakfast show, saying he was disappointed with Gleeson’s methods.</p> <p>“It's become a joke this year,” Denyer vented to co-hosts Ed Kavalee and Ash London.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">To win the Gold Logie you have to fight dirty. Going negative works. Here's my Amanda Keller attack ad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tvweeklogies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tvweeklogies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gleeson4Gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gleeson4Gold</a> Vote here now: <a href="https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip">https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip</a> <a href="https://t.co/G85CVsC6lM">pic.twitter.com/G85CVsC6lM</a></p> — Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonstoptom/status/1142931605310205952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>“Two of the loudest Gold nominees are just effectively taking the piss.”</p> <p>It seems that the former Logie winner is referring to fellow nominee and <em>Sunrise</em> weatherman Sam Mac, who is currently touring around Australia in an over-the-top campaign bus, while beloved Aussie comedian Tom Gleeson appears to be releasing a number of tongue-in-cheek advertisements attacking his fellow nominees.</p> <p>The <em>Hard Quiz</em> host has also mocked all his fellow candidates in interviews.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">To win the Gold Logie you have to fight dirty. Going negative works. Here's my Waleed Aly attack ad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tvweeklogies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tvweeklogies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gleeson4Gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gleeson4Gold</a> Vote here now: <a href="https://t.co/oIgKOmkYGZ">https://t.co/oIgKOmkYGZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/DJ26Md2A2Q">pic.twitter.com/DJ26Md2A2Q</a></p> — Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonstoptom/status/1144017497131294726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>p&gt;“He’s slagging everyone off,” Denyer said about Gleeson.</p> <p>“He’s having a crack at Amanda Keller. She’s divine, she deserves to win. She’s been in it for 35 years. She’s not doing it because it’s a joke, she’s not ripping the heart out of the Logies. It would mean the world to her to win.</p> <p>“She is a game-changer and a groundbreaker, she’s wonderfully warm, incredibly whip smart and deserves it, however Tom Gleeson is just taking all the headlines,” Denyer explained.</p> <p>“I’m worried if he wins, that’s it for the Logies forever.”</p> <p>In the past and during his campaign to win the top dog award, Gleeson has publicly voiced he thinks the Logies are a joke, however, is adamant he still wants to win.</p> <p>“I’m in this weird position. I do think the campaigning is funny, and I don’t take the awards seriously at all — but that just makes the idea of winning it even more hilarious,” he said to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/tom-gleeson-the-people-s-hope-irks-industry-with-gold-logie-campaign-20190625-p5213u.html" target="_blank"><em>Sydney Morning Herald</em></a>.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">To win the Gold Logie you have to fight dirty. Going negative works. Here's my Rodger Corser attack ad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tvweeklogies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tvweeklogies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gleeson4Gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gleeson4Gold</a> Vote here now: <a href="https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip">https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip</a> <a href="https://t.co/XrY2QbYl9g">pic.twitter.com/XrY2QbYl9g</a></p> — Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonstoptom/status/1143302898345885696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>“The idea of my name being called out and me getting my hands on it … It just sort of makes me laugh.</p> <p>“I’m just reminding everyone not to take the Logies too seriously, and I suspect that’s the way most of Australia sees it.</p> <p>“I feel like if people are being offended by my antics, maybe they should reflect on their own ambitions.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">To win the Gold Logie you have to fight dirty. Going negative works. Here's my <a href="https://twitter.com/MrSamMac?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MrSamMac</a> attack ad. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tvweeklogies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tvweeklogies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gleeson4Gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gleeson4Gold</a> Vote here now: <a href="https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip">https://t.co/oIgKOm3nip</a> <a href="https://t.co/2j0U8sHOm6">pic.twitter.com/2j0U8sHOm6</a></p> — Tom Gleeson (@nonstoptom) <a href="https://twitter.com/nonstoptom/status/1143661559106830336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>Denyer has also pointed out his distaste for Gleeson’s antics last year when the voting period for the 2018 Logies Awards was coming to a close.</p> <p>“He [Gleeson] jumped on at the eleventh hour and basically took over my campaign,” the dad-of-two recalled on air.</p> <p>“I didn't ask him to, I didn't really want him to, but I had no choice in that. Everybody in the country now thinks I won the award because of him, and if I'm honest, that s---s me.</p> <p>“He's done interview after interview after interview claiming the victory last year,” Denyer added.</p> <p>“Forget the 20 years of work I put in to get to that particular point… I didn't even ask for him to jump on board my campaign.”</p> <p>The TV WEEK Logie Awards are on this Sunday, June 30. The Red Carpet Arrivals show starts at 7 pm on Channel 9, and the live broadcast of the awards begins at 7.30pm.</p>

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Princess Mary turns heads in dazzling gown at New Year’s Eve ball

<p>She always turns heads with her elegant fashion choices, and Princess Mary has proved yet again why many consider her to be a style icon.</p> <p>The 46-year-old arrived at a New Year’s ball wearing a beautiful floor length gown.</p> <p>The traditional banquet is an annual event held by the Danish Queen, Margrethe II at Christian VII’s Palace in Amalienborg.</p> <p>The Tasmanian-born royal was spotted standing alongside her husband, Crown Prince Frederik as they smiled towards on lookers.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGoZH_gGc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGoZH_gGc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:25am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Mary was the star of the show as she opted for a full sleeve, black and gold patterned gown with a drop neckline.</p> <p>She accessorised with a dazzling tiara and a pair of chandelier earrings.</p> <p>The royal was also seen wearing the Order of the Elephant necklace, which is considered to be the highest-ranked honour in Denmark.</p> <p>Queen Margrethe was also photographed as she arrived at the ball wearing a pink lace gown, complete with a train.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGpbyugAVG/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:35am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGng1EAzj3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGng1EAzj3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by DET DANSKE KONGEHUS (@detdanskekongehus)</a> on Jan 1, 2019 at 11:18am PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>To mark the family occasion, Prince Frederik’s brother, Prince Joachim of Denmark was also present alongside his wife Princess Marie. </p>

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Why this mum isn’t going to tell her kids it’s Christmas Eve

<p>A mother has faced scrutiny over her controversial decision to not tell her children it’s Christmas Eve.</p> <p>Posting under the username “Mama Hechtick”, the mum asked for people’s opinions on parenting forum Mumsnet, as she explained that her reasoning behind not telling her children it’s Christmas Eve is, so they could have a good night’s sleep.</p> <p>“I have this idea, that for this year we won’t tell DC [Dear Children] it’s Christmas Eve,” wrote the mum. “We don’t do Christmas Eve boxes and they are usually disinterested in their advent calendars by mid-December so don’t really countdown as such.”</p> <p>According to the mum, her children, who are aged five and six, are unable to rest before Christmas day due to the sheer excitement. She plans to hide the fact that it’s Christmas Eve and wake them up early the next day and tell them it’s Christmas, as she believes that is more exciting.</p> <p>“I’m thinking that waking them up early and telling them it’s Christmas morning will be a far bigger and exciting surprise,” she explains.</p> <p>“Would I be unreasonable or mean for doing this,” she asks.</p> <p>“I think it’s the only year we’d get away with it. We don’t have any plans for Christmas Eve except a fairly quiet day with just us at home. Friends I’ve briefly discussed this with seem a bit off with it.”</p> <p>But her question had many parents disagreeing with the decision.</p> <p>“I wouldn’t,” said one mum. “The build-up is so exciting for children, don’t take that away from them.”</p> <p>“Waiting for Santa is half the fun,” says another. “I think it seems a bit mean.”</p> <p>“Don’t you put out milk and biscuits for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer, or track Santa online, watch a Christmas movie or read the night before Christmas?” asked one mum. “It’s not something I would miss out on but if you don’t do anything at all then why not?”</p> <p>“You can’t do that,” said another. “When I was a kid, I was so excited for Christmas Eve. Trying to stay awake to see Santa, the excitement of the next day, don’t take that away from them just so they get a good night sleep.</p> <p>“Kids aren’t kids for long, let them enjoy the build-up and don’t suck the fun out of it.”</p> <p>What do you think? Do you think the mum should keep Christmas Eve from her kids? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Andy Murray’s sad announcement on eve of Wimbledon

<p>Andy Murray has pulled out of Wimbledon a day after confirming he was ready to play the Grand Slam tournament.</p> <p>The 31-year-old two-time Wimbledon champion released a statement, saying: “It's with regret I'm withdrawing from Wimbledon.</p> <p>“I've made significant progress in practice and matches over the last ten days, but after lengthy discussions with my team and with a heavy heart, we've decided that playing best of five set matches might be a bit too soon in the recovery process. </p> <p>“We did everything we could to try to be ready in time. I will start practising on the hard courts from tomorrow and continuing with my rehab and recovery and I'm looking forward to the US hardcourt season. </p> <p>“Thanks for all the messages of support and I'm excited to finally be back playing after so long out.”</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fandymurrayofficial%2Fposts%2F10155599522046966&amp;width=500" width="500" height="720" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p>The Brit has been beset by hip problems for the past year and underwent surgery less than six months ago. He returned to the competition two weeks ago.</p> <p>Murray was due to face Frenchman Benoit Paire in the first round on Tuesday.</p> <p>The official Wimbledon Twitter page responded to Murray's statement by posting on social media, writing: “Really sorry to hear the news, @andy_murray. </p> <p>“From everyone at the All England Club, we wish you all the best with your journey back from injury.”</p> <p>In 2013, Murray became the first British man in 77 years to win a Wimbledon singles title. He won the championship again in 2016.</p> <p>Murray – considered a member of the ruling "Big 4" of men's tennis, along with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic – has reached at least the quarter-finals in each of his past 10 appearances at the All England Club.</p> <p>Will you be watching Wimbledon this year? Who will you be cheering on? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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