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Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's daughter ties the knot at his iconic cattle station

Sophia Forrest is married! The second child of Australian billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and estranged wife Nicola Forrest has tied the knot with Zara Zoe more than two years after the couple announced their engagement. Sophia, who is non-binary and goes by they/them pronouns, and Zoe wed in a lavish ceremony on Twiggy's Western Australia property Minderoo Station. In an interview with Vogue Australia, the couple shared the reason why they chose Minderoo Station as their venue. “It’s so remote and tranquil,” the couple said. “It’s always been an oasis for us to escape to.” The pair shared a photo of their first kiss on Instagram, with Sophia looking stunning in a halter neck wedding dress, and their partner Zoe donned a fitting white suit with bell bottom pants. Sophia was nominated for Most Popular New Talent at the Logie Awards for their role in series Love Child. A year later Sophia met Zoe on the set of Rise Like a Girl. The couple announced their engagement on social media in April 2022, with Sophia writing at the time: "She makes heaven a place on earth." Friends were quick to congratulate the couple on their wedding, with Aussie actress Krew Boylan writing: "Congratulations!!! Enjoy all the love and oxytocin tumbling your way . Big kisses from me." "Ugh 😍" added former Home and Away star Lukas Radovich. "GORGEOUS 😍 congratulations to you both!!!! Lots of love ❤️‍🔥" commented Aussie actress Karina Banno. Images: Instagram

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Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's major win over scam ads

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has had a major win against Facebook owner Meta, with a US court allowing him to continue to sue the platform over fake advertisements using his name. The scam Facebook ads show him promoting fake cryptocurrency and other fraudulent investments. The ruling means that the court will consider whether Meta breached its duty by publishing the advertisements, and whether they operated in a way that facilitated scam ads by using defective screening and review procedures. US District Judge Casey Pitts in San Jose, California, made the decision on Monday, and said that Forrest can try to prove Meta's negligence and whether his name and likeness was misappropriated by Meta, and not just by fraudsters behind the bogus ads. "Dr Forrest claims that Meta profited more from ads that included his likeness than it would have if the ads had not," Pitts wrote. "This is enough to adequately plead that the alleged misappropriation was to Meta's advantage." Forrest said that there were over 1000 ads scam ads using his name that appeared on Facebook in Australia between April and November 2023, leading to millions of dollars in losses for victims. The billionaire reportedly first raised the fraudulent advertisements with Meta back in 2014, but nothing happened, according to the Herald Sun. This is the first time a social media company was unable to invoke Section 230 immunity in a US civil case over its advertising business. It's a significant move, as social media companies in the US are usually immune from liability in the US for content posted by third parties. "This is a crucial strategic victory in the battle to hold Facebook accountable," Forrest said. The billionaire is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Image: Dinendra Haria/LNP/ Shutterstock Editorial

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Aussie billionaire's ambitious mission to recover family remains

Australia's richest man is undertaking an ambitious mission to bring the remains of a long-lost loved one home, to keep a promise he made to his father before he died. Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's uncle was one of many Australians who died during the conflict in Papua New Guinea in the 1940s. David Forrest was shot down piloting his RAAF Beaufort bomber into an attack on a Japanese-held airstrip at Gasmata in Papua New Guinea in 1943. The loss has haunted the family ever since, as David's remains were never found. "[We] got the letter, from the king in those days, saying that uncle David was missing and presumed killed in action," Twiggy told <a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/aussie-billionaire-andrew-twiggy-forrests-search-to-find-loved-ones-lost-in-world-war-ii/9c042a41-c3d1-4b73-af6e-af40c983b81b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Current Affair</a>. "Dad went through extreme emotions and grief and since that day he never cried for the rest of his life. "For the next 80 years he couldn't shed a tear it was just overwhelming for him." Twiggy's dad Donald had long said he wanted to hold his brother's dog tags before he died, but after passing away last year at the age 95, he was unable to fulfil his final wish. "Unfortunately we lost dad six months ago so I haven't fulfilled that, but it's really to put closure around something that really wrenched our family," he said. In order to bring closure to the family, Twiggy and his sister Janine have travelled to PNG onboard a purpose-built research vessel and joined by a crew of experts, including marine archeologists. The mission has been ongoing for many years with the blessing of the PNG government and the assistance of RAAF members, but has remained under wraps until now. In 2021, the family thought they had a breakthrough with their mission. "It was really emotional, very heart-wrenching as you went down into the depths thinking, 'Am I going to dive on uncle David's plane and be part of solving the mystery maybe of his remains maybe even his dog tags?' The serial number on David Forrest's Beaufort bomber was A9-188, but the bomber they'd found was A9-186. "I had to tell Dad I can confirm it was a Beaufort bomber, I can confirm it was Australians, but I have to confirm it wasn't your brother's. That was tough." While Twiggy admitted that the chances of finding his uncle's remains are slim, he said he owed it to his father to keep looking. "For my kids and myself, the standard I hold myself to is doing your absolute best," he said. "It's not whether or not you achieve it, it's did you do your best?" Image credits: A Current Affair

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'Australia's Forrest Gump' reaches major milestone

The man dubbed Australia's Forrest Gump has arrived back Down Under to complete the final leg of a mammoth journey. Tim Franklin has long dreamed of becoming the fastest person to run from one end of the world to the other, and has already completed most of his journey. The 40-year-old has run over 19,000 kilometres through 17 countries across five continents, setting off on his epic adventure in December 2022. With a world record in his sights, has been averaging more than a marathon a day for the past 427 days, as he battled floods, snow, exhaustion and injury on his travels. The worst of his hurdles came when his father was dying, as he decided to pause his journey to come home and say his goodbyes to the man he describes as "my hero, my mentor". "That message he gave me of 'go out and finish that damn run' was the last thing he said to me before he passed away," Franklin told <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/australias-forrest-gump-tim-franklin-lands-australia-final-leg-tim-runs-the-world/c3dac7d4-8c71-4fc5-84e2-4fbd2fb5af61" target="_blank" rel="noopener">9News</a>. The pause in proceedings knocked him out of world record pace but it didn't derail his dream and only further fuelling the fire for him to achieve his goals. In order to "officially" run around the world, certain kilometres need to completed in each continent. Franklin started his journey in New Zealand, before heading coast to coast across the US, then South America, and across from Spain through Europe to the Black Sea. After a short stint in Asia he decided to head back to Australia, landing in Perth to a surprise greeting from his siblings. Now, it's the beginning of the end as Franklin makes his way from Perth to Brisbane, via Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. "[I'm] really excited to be back here in Aus for the last leg of my run." When he finally reaches Queensland, his friends and family will be waiting but there's one thing the 40-year-old is looking forward to most. "I just wanna give my mum a hug to be honest," he said. Image credits: 9News

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Mining tycoon's father dies aged 95

Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's father, Donald Forrest, peacefully passed away at their ancestral Western Australian home at the age of 95 on a Sunday morning. In a heartfelt obituary, the Forrest family shared, "Don passed away peacefully in his sleep, knowing he was with people and places he loved." “We all wish him well in his onward journey. “He goes with the love, deep affection and enduring memories of all those whose lives his 95-year history has embraced. “His legacy will be cherished by all who knew him.” Donald was remembered as a “loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, stepfather, uncle and patriarch”. The family will host his funeral on Sunday October 1 “at his beloved Minderoo Station”, which has been in the family for four generations and is located in WA’s Pilbara region. A memorial service will be held in Perth afterwards for family and friends unable to attend his funeral. The Forrest patriarch is survived by his wife Marie, sons David and Andrew and daughter Jane. The sad news comes just two months after Andrew announced his <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/australia-s-richest-couple-call-it-quits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shock split</a> from his wife of 31 years, Nicola. Andrew and Nicola, who are known as Australia's richest couple, have <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/the-real-reason-behind-australia-s-richest-couple-s-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">insisted </a>that the divorce won't affect the direction of their mining empire or philanthropic interests. Image: Getty

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The real reason behind Australia's richest couple's split

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has broken his silence on his shock split from his wife of 31 years, saying the decision to separate was "better for everyone". The mining magnate and his wife Nicole, who are known as Australia's richest couple, <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/australia-s-richest-couple-call-it-quits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced their divorce</a> in a joint statement in July, saying they would remain friends and colleagues. At a trade forum in Perth on Wednesday, the Fortescue Metals Group CEO opened up about the split for the first time. "Nic and I are good mates, we speak all the time she's a fantastic lady," Mr Forrest told <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/andrew-forrest-twiggy-split-nicola-forrest-first-interview-fortescue-metals-group/b278d0bb-867b-40df-b157-573ce8cc2a8f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nine News</a>. "We made the call that it was better for everyone if we didn't live right on top of each other but we still absolutely support each other." Since announcing their split, the couple have insisted the separation won't affect the direction of their mining empire or philanthropic interests. Mr Forrest was asked what assurances he could give to shareholders that the former couple's new arrangement wouldn't impact the business, to which he announced that his estranged wife is now Fortescue's largest shareholder. "I give them complete reassurance - Nic and I are lockstep on that," Mr Forrest added. "We are completely committed to Fortescue, to Tattarang, all the objectives of Mindaroo, we are completely united." The news of the Forrest's split comes after Mr Forrest gave Ms Forrest half the ownership of their flagship company, Tattarang, and more than $1.1 billion worth of Fortescue shares was moved into a new company, Coaxial Ventures, owned by her, according to the <a title="Australian Financial Review" href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/andrew-and-nicola-forrest-to-pursue-separate-lives-20230712-p5dnpi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian Financial Review</a>. Mr Forrest remains Australia's second-richest person in the latest AFR <a title="Rich List" href="http://Australian%20Financial%20Review's%20annual%20Rich%20List" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rich List</a>, with an estimated wealth of $31.44 billion, as only fellow mining magnate Gina Rinehart is richer, with $44.33 billion to her name. Image credits: Getty Images

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Bombshell twist in split between Australia's richest couple

Just days after announcing their separation, there has been a bombshell twist in the split between Australia's richest couple Andrew and Nicola Forrest. The couple, who were married for 31 years and have a shared fortune of $32 billion, <a href="https://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/australia-s-richest-couple-call-it-quits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confirmed their separation</a> in a joint statement on Wednesday after living apart for months. During those months apart, it has been revealed that Andrew's own mining company investigated allegations he had a secret relationship with an employee. The board of Mr Forrest's company Fortescue Metals Group became aware of an anonymous letter that made allegations against the mining billionaire while the Forrests were figuring out their separation. The board contacted an outside law firm to investigate claims made in the letter about the behaviour of the executive chairman towards a lower level employee. The Australian Financial Review reported the investigation included a review of whether he had a relationship with an employee at the mining company, with the investigation concluding that the allegations were unsubstantiated. "The directors of Fortescue became aware of an anonymous letter concerning the behaviour of the executive chairman," Fortescue Metals said in a statement. "The board immediately met and engaged Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to independently investigate the letter and provide a report. Seyfarth Shaw LLP provided a full report to the board." "The investigation concluded that none of the matters in the letter were substantiated. There were no adverse findings." It added that Mr Forrest was excluded from the investigation as "it related to him". Fortescue went on to say that the report in full would not be released to shareholders or to the public. The revelations the investigation emerged just days after Andrew and Nicola announced their separation. "After 31 years of marriage, we have made the decision to live apart," the couple said in a joint statement. "Our friendship and commitment to our family remains strong." Image credits: Getty Images

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Australia's richest couple call it quits

Australia's richest couple have announced their separation after 31 years of marriage. Andrew and Nicola Forrest, who made their fortune through their mining company Fortescue Metals, said their split would have no impact on their work projects. "After 31 years of marriage, we have made the decision to live apart," the couple said in a joint statement. "Our friendship and commitment to our family remains strong." "There is no impact on the operations, control or direction of Fortescue, Minderoo or Tattarang." The couple said they would aim to convey a sense of stability for their business during the transition. "We will continue our shared mission to create and gift our wealth to tackle community and global challenges, as recently shown by last month's donation of one-fifth of our Fortescue shareholding to Minderoo Foundation," they said. The news of their split comes after Mr Forrest gave Ms Forrest half the ownership of their flagship company, Tattarang, and more than $1.1 billion worth of Fortescue shares was moved into a new company, Coaxial Ventures, owned by her, according to the <a title="Australian Financial Review" href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/andrew-and-nicola-forrest-to-pursue-separate-lives-20230712-p5dnpi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian Financial Review</a>. Mr Forrest remains Australia's second-richest person in the latest AFR <a title="Rich List" href="http://Australian Financial Review's annual Rich List" target="" rel="">Rich List</a>, with an estimated wealth of $31.44 billion, as only fellow mining magnate Gina Rinehart is richer, with $44.33 billion to her name. After amassing their billions in the mining industry, the Forrests founded the philanthropic Minderoo Foundation in 2001. Its work in recent years has included several environmental projects and supplying millions of Covid-19 tests to Australia in the early days of the pandemic. Image credits: Getty Images

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“Proud of my wrinkles”: Twiggy’s guide to ageing gracefully

Twiggy first exploded onto the modelling industry when she was crowned “The Face Of 1966”. The icon has since developed a stellar career and was even made a dame in 2019. Despite her rapid rise to fame (her photo was spotted by a fashion journalist) and her trusty address book full of celebrity contacts, the '60s icon remains grounded as she shared her love for the “ordinary things”. “We’ve all met people in the entertainment business who are kind of flying, they’re not quite with the world, are they? And that’s not me,” she said in an interview for the Daily Mail. “I love going to the supermarket, just ordinary things. I love my job, but my life is real life with Leigh and my kids, my grandkids, my friends”. Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby, is a proud grandmother who clearly loves going by adorable nicknames as she prefers to be called “mimi” instead of grandma. When speaking about her grandchildren, her face lights up. The former model has two biological grandchildren from her daughter, Carly, and three step-grandchildren from her partner, Leigh Lawson’s son, Jason. “He’s got three now, so when we get a houseful, it is noisy. But I love it. It’s what life’s about, isn’t it?” she said. Twiggy also proudly shared how different her life as “mimi” looks. The usually glammed up star said that in her day-to-day life she is usually bare-faced, with a ponytail. “That’s me when I’m out and about. Sunglasses, hair just pulled under a baseball cap,” she said. Unlike other stars who may have opted to go under the knife, Twiggy is proud of her natural look. “I’m kind of proud of my wrinkles,” she said. “I understand when people have little tweaks and maybe I’ll even do it, I don’t know. “But what I don’t think I’d ever do is all the stuff they inject, when they get those funny cheeks that look like cotton wool balls have been stuffed in them. It would frighten me,” she shared. She also shared how she embraces ageing by never getting botox. “It’s botulism, isn’t it?” she said of the procedure. “And I never fancied the idea of that floating round my body." She also said that she does Pilates once-a-week which helped her eliminate back pain, which had plagued her since she turned 60. Twiggy’s life story is going to be told for the first time in a documentary made by actor-turned-filmmaker Sadie Frost, with the final footage for the film taken just last week at the Cannes Film Festival. In September a Twiggy musical, Close Up, written and directed by Ben Elton is set to be released. Images: Getty

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Twiggy leads tributes to Dame Mary Quant

Dame Mary Quant has died “peacefully at home in Surrey” at the age of 93. Her family confirmed the news, with tributes pouring in from around the world, led by model Twiggy Lawson. “Dame Mary Quant died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK, this morning,” the statement from her family read. “Dame Mary, aged 93, was one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th century and an outstanding innovator of the Swinging Sixties. “She opened her first shop Bazaar in the Kings Road in 1955 and her far sighted and creative talents quickly established a unique contribution to British fashion.” While Dame Mary’s contributions are numerous, the one she is perhaps best known for is her work in inventing - and popularising - the iconic miniskirt, a staple piece that played a major part in defining the Swinging ‘60s. As model Twiggy, an icon of the times, wrote on social media that Dame Mary “was such an influence on young girls in the late 50s early 60s. “She revolutionised fashion and was a brilliant female entrepreneur. The 1960s would have never been the same without her. Condolences to her family, RIP dear Dame Mary”. <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-36MCNMgO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-36MCNMgO/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Twiggy (@twiggylawson)</a> </div> </blockquote> “A true influencer,” make-up artist Sandy Linter agreed, while comments poured in thanking Twiggy and Dame Mary for their contributions to the world of style, with many fans noting that the pair had been the main influence on their own fashion journeys. It was a similar scene when fellow model Pattie Boyd paid tribute, writing that it was “very sad news today to learn of the passing of the 60s daringly creative, fun genius, much-loved lady, Dame Mary Quant. “Mary insisted on making George's and my wedding coats in 1966; his, Black Mongolian Fur and mine, Red Fox. A true icon.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Very sad news today to learn of the passing of the 60s daringly creative, fun genius, much-loved lady, Dame Mary Quant. Mary insisted on making George's and my wedding coats in 1966; his, Black Mongolian Fur and mine, Red Fox. A true icon. RIP <a href="https://t.co/qQeNjyFz2T">pic.twitter.com/qQeNjyFz2T</a> — Pattie Boyd (@thepattieboyd) <a href="https://twitter.com/thepattieboyd/status/1646506146063339520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2023</a></blockquote> Like Twiggy, Pattie was a model in the ‘60s, and made leaps and bounds in popularising Dame Mary’s clothing - alongside the likes of Jean Shrimpton and Cilla Black. And it has said that Dame Mary’s working relationship with Twiggy helped propel the signature ‘Chelsea Look’ to historic heights - with shop Bazaar at the centre of London’s ‘Swinging Chelsea’ after opening in 1955 - though she gave credit in 2014 to her customers, too. “It was the girls on King's Road who invented the mini,” she said. “I was making clothes which would let you run and dance and we would make them the length the customer wanted. I wore them very short and the customers would say, ‘shorter, shorter’.” Former Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman called her a “leader of fashion but also in female entrepreneurship” in her tribute, while also noting that she was “a visionary who was much more than a great haircut." <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> RIP Dame Mary Quant. A leader of fashion but also in female entrepreneurship- a visionary who was much more than a great haircut — Alexandra Shulman (@AShulman2) <a href="https://twitter.com/AShulman2/status/1646483984505884678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2023</a></blockquote> “She was one of the truly influential figures in fashion and defined the way women thought about themselves,” Alexandra also said. "Her influence on both fashion and women's liberation cannot be underestimated. Her sleek, simple designs were a million miles from the kinds of shapes and costumes women were wearing in the 1950s. "As well as short skirts, she had low-heeled pumps rather than high heels and her clothes entice you to behave in a different way after the formality of the past. "Her clothes reflect the way the social changes of the 1960s, with young women taking the pill and working more.” And as the Victoria & Albert Museum wrote, “it’s impossible to overstate Quant’s contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women. “Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Dame Mary Quant (1930-2023) It’s impossible to overstate Quant’s contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women. Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision. <a href="https://t.co/4z3MXp0tZl">pic.twitter.com/4z3MXp0tZl</a> — V&A (@V_and_A) <a href="https://twitter.com/V_and_A/status/1646488354626600964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2023</a></blockquote> Images: Getty

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Researchers use Forrest Gump in brain study

<div><div class="copy">Watching the 1994 Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump may have affected you in strange and unusual ways.British research suggests that throughout the two-hour Hollywood blockbuster the response of your hippocampus, the part of your brain associated with memories, was more likely influenced by subjective event boundaries than by specific transitions between scenes, such as changes in location.This suggests the hippocampus is sensitive to meaningful units of experience rather than perceptual cues. If that is correct, it likely means that the brain region plays an important role in segmenting our continuous everyday experience into discrete events for storage in long-term memory.The research, carried out by Aya Ben-Yakov and Richard Henson at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge, UK, is among the first to investigate hippocampal function during a natural experience.The scientists recruited two groups of volunteers. The first was asked to watch Forrest Gump, while the second was shown an abridged version of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1961 television drama Bang! You’re Dead, edited from 30 minutes down to eight.In each participant, the hippocampus responded as the researchers hypothesised it would.“We observed a strong hippocampal response at boundaries defined by independent observers, which was modulated by boundary strength (the number of observers that identified each boundary),” <a href="https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0524-18.2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">they write in a paper</a> published in the journal JNeurosci.“In the longer film, there were sufficient boundaries to show that this modulation remained after co-varying out a large number of perceptual factors.“The hippocampus was the only brain region whose response showed a significant monotonic increase with boundary strength in both films, suggesting that modulation by boundary strength is selective to the hippocampus.”The hippocampus is one of the most widely-studied regions in the human brain, with research suggesting it has <a href="https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-happens-in-the-hippocampus-32589" target="_blank" rel="noopener">many roles</a>, including assisting with navigation and direction, as well as memory formation.The aim of Ben-Yakov and Henson was not to test how the hippocampus responds in specific situations, but to expose it to a continuous stream of complex information and thus gain an insight into how it behaves in a naturalistic setting.Image credits: Getty Images<div class="newsletter-box"><div id="wpcf7-f6-p22848-o1" class="wpcf7" dir="ltr" lang="en-US" role="form"></div></div> <img id="cosmos-post-tracker" style="height: 1px!important;width: 1px!important;border: 0!important" src="https://syndication.cosmosmagazine.com/?id=22848&title=Researchers+use+Forrest+Gump+in+brain+study" width="1" height="1" data-spai-target="src" data-spai-orig="" data-spai-exclude="nocdn" /> </div><div id="contributors">This article was originally published on <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/researchers-deploy-forrest-gump-in-brain-study/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cosmosmagazine.com</a> and was written by Nick Carne. </div></div>

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Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest launches criminal case against Facebook

Billionaire mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60238985" target="_blank" rel="noopener">launched</a> a criminal case against Facebook over allegations the company failed to prevent scams from using his image, in what he says will be the first criminal case the social media site has faced globally.He claims that Facebook breached Australian anti-money laundering laws in relation to the spread of cryptocurrency scams.Meta, the company that owns Facebook, has not commented on Dr Forrest’s case but said it was “committed to keeping those people [scammers] off our platform”.The scams that use Dr Forrest’s image - and those of other celebrities - promote bogus investments that promise rich returns.<img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/d334da2d4f26441a3bb885ecbd284461-e1643840552644.jpeg" alt="" width="468" height="624" />An example of the scams circulating on Facebook using Andrew Forrest's image. Image: <a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/02/03/andrew-forrest-sues-facebook-over-scam-ads-in-world-first-action/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crikey</a>Although the platform bans these kinds of ads, many still appear.Dr Forrest, the former CEO of Fortescue Metals who has a PhD in Marine Science, has alleged that Facebook had been “criminally reckless” in not doing more to stop the ads which first began appearing in early 2019.He said he had also written an open letter in November 2019 addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to take action.“I’m concerned about innocent Australians being scammed through clickbait advertising on social media,” Forrest said in a statement on Thursday.“I’m acting here for Australians, but this is happening all over the world.”Under Australian law, the consent of the attorney-general is needed in order to privately prosecute foreign corporations for alleged offences under the Commonwealth Criminal Code.“The Attorney-General has given her consent to the private prosecution against Facebook in relation to alleged offences under subsection 400.7(2) of the Criminal Code,” Stephen Lewis, the principal of Mark O’Brien Legal which will be representing Mr Forrest, told <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/andrew-forrest-sues-facebook-over-scam-ads-20220203-p59tlw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFR</a>.Dr Forrest has also filed a civil lawsuit in California, where Facebook’s headquarters are located.According to <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/andrew-twiggy-forrest-takes-on-facebook-in-court-lobbing-worldfirst-criminal-charges-at-the-tech-giant/news-story/bf74fe229f470253ffa8d94abbbb5688" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Australian</a>, he is alleging in that suit that Facebook “knowingly profits from this cycle of illegal ads.Citing court documents, the newspaper reported that one victim had lost $940,000 ($1 million NZD) because of a fake endorsement featuring Dr Forrest.In a statement to media, the social media company said scam ads violated its policies and that it takes a “multifaceted approach” to stopping them.“We work not just to detect and reject the ads themselves but also block advertisers from our services and, in some cases, take court action to enforce our policies,” a Meta representative said.Dr Forrest’s case in Australia will be heard in the Magistrates Court of Western Australia from March 28.If he is successful, the social media platform could face a maximum penalty of $126,000 ($135,000 NZD) on each of three charges.Image: Getty Images

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Researchers use Forrest Gump in brain study

Watching the 1994 Tom Hanks movie Forrest Gump may have affected you in strange and unusual ways. British research suggests that throughout the two-hour Hollywood blockbuster the response of your hippocampus, the part of your brain associated with memories, was more likely influenced by subjective event boundaries than by specific transitions between scenes, such as changes in location. This suggests the hippocampus is sensitive to meaningful units of experience rather than perceptual cues. If that is correct, it likely means that the brain region plays an important role in segmenting our continuous everyday experience into discrete events for storage in long-term memory. The research, carried out by Aya Ben-Yakov and Richard Henson at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge, UK, is among the first to investigate hippocampal function during a natural experience. The scientists recruited two groups of volunteers. The first was asked to watch Forrest Gump, while the second was shown an abridged version of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1961 television drama Bang! You’re Dead, edited from 30 minutes down to eight. In each participant, the hippocampus responded as the researchers hypothesised it would. “We observed a strong hippocampal response at boundaries defined by independent observers, which was modulated by boundary strength (the number of observers that identified each boundary),” <a rel="noopener" href="https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0524-18.2018" target="_blank">they write in a paper</a> published in the journal JNeurosci. “In the longer film, there were sufficient boundaries to show that this modulation remained after co-varying out a large number of perceptual factors. “The hippocampus was the only brain region whose response showed a significant monotonic increase with boundary strength in both films, suggesting that modulation by boundary strength is selective to the hippocampus.” The hippocampus is one of the most widely-studied regions in the human brain, with research suggesting it has <a rel="noopener" href="https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-happens-in-the-hippocampus-32589" target="_blank">many roles</a>, including assisting with navigation and direction, as well as memory formation. The aim of Ben-Yakov and Henson was not to test how the hippocampus responds in specific situations, but to expose it to a continuous stream of complex information and thus gain an insight into how it behaves in a naturalistic setting. <div class="newsletter-box"> <div id="wpcf7-f6-p22848-o1" class="wpcf7">  </div> </div>  <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=22848&title=Researchers+use+Forrest+Gump+in+brain+study" alt="" width="1" height="1" />  <div id="contributors"> <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/researchers-deploy-forrest-gump-in-brain-study/">This article</a> was originally published on <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com">Cosmos Magazine</a> and was written by <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/contributor/nick-carne">Nick Carne</a>. Nick Carne is the editor of Cosmos Online and editorial manager for The Royal Institution of Australia. Image: Getty Images </div>

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Family grieve for young mum, partner and baby killed in deliberate house fire

The grieving family of a young mum who was killed in a devastating house fire alongside her partner and child, have spoken about their loss at an emotional memorial service. Abbey Forrest, 19, partner Inda Sohal, 28, and their three-week-old baby Ivy died in their Point Cook, Melbourne home last Wednesday. The news of their death shocked the nation, after it was revealed the horrifying blaze was allegedly deliberately lit. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839090/fam.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d12802484987487bb7a36947c9bdcf21" /> Ms Forrest’s parents Alan and Elizabeth attended a memorial dedicated to the young family on Sunday along with dozens of members of the community, who brought balloons, toys and flowers to the site to remember the family. A tree has been planted at a nearby park as a way to permanently honour the family, who had only just moved to the neighbourhood. Mrs Forrest broke down while talking to 9News, revealing she had only just spoken to the “glowing” and “beautiful” mum just hours before the tragedy. “I spoke to her the night before and she said: ‘Love you mum, talk to you tomorrow’,” Mrs Forrest said. “Hug your children, because you’re not supposed to bury your children. “So give them a hug and let them know that you love them, because you never know when you’ll see them again.” Mr Forrest told the Herald Sun the “magic” memorial and support from the community helped his family as they grieve. “I’m absolutely amazed by the amount of people and their generosity and support of what happened to my daughter, my granddaughter and future son-in-law,” he said. “The amount of people who had that support for us, it’s just amazing.” <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839089/fam-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c21a999b71394480ac8ca3a024c2e971" /> Victoria Police have charged 46-year-old Jenny Hayes with three counts of murder and arson causing death following the fire. Abbey’s sister Emily has also set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and has so far made $31, 116. Mr Singh’s parents, who live in India, are planning to hold a traditional ceremony for their son in his homeland. “I want to do what we can for all three of these beautiful souls who had their lives tragically cut short,” Emily Forrest wrote on the fundraising page. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839088/fam-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ec82128aea4646ceb218fce1da0da652" /> Ms. Hayes is a sex worker who was not known to the young family. She was visiting a man staying in the downstairs portion of their family townhouse. She allegedly lit a mattress on fire after the pair argued over sexual services. “As you are all aware, this has now been confirmed it was a deliberately lit fire and a 46yo woman has been taken into custody,” she posted. “A big thank you to the emergency services who tried to save them, neighbours who attended that night and did their best, and all of those who have sent their sympathies and condolences whether you be family, friends or strangers. “The community we are in is amazing and my family and I are beyond grateful for the help and support you have given and offered.” Ms Hayes will next face court in March 2021.

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Andrew Twiggy and Nicola Forest pledge incredible $70 million to bushfire crisis

Billionaire Australian businessman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and his wife Nicole will be parting ways with $70 million as a bushfire recovery package. The Western Australian mining magnate will be spending $50 million on a “national blueprint” for fire and disaster to develop new approaches to fight the serious threat of bushfires. “We know that this is a matter of national resilience,” Mr Forrest told reporters in Perth. “This goes to a holistic assessment of where the nation is at and what we need to do to improve resilience.” Forrest will further provide an additional $10 million through the couple’s Minderoo Foundation to build a “volunteer army” which will be deployed through different regions that have been devastated by bushfires. They will also contribute a further $10 million for communities that are working in collaboration with the Australian Red Cross, the Salvation Army and other agencies on the forefront. The foundation has also established a Fire Fund and the Forrests say they will match every dollar donated with two dollars. “We are here representing a family and from our family to your families, your fire-affected families, the wildlife, the children who are devastated, the parents who have lost farms and properties and homes and dreams, we are here with our family to help support your family,” he said. Mr Forrest said they are “so proud to be Australians” and to see everyone rallying together “during this cataclysmic time”. The businessman hopes to raise $500 million through a global campaign to establish a long-term bushfire research project. “We are stepping up, as we did for the Black Saturday bushfires, to go out to the communities in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, find out what you need, what your families need, what your communities need and to help you, not rebuild to perhaps what you had, but to plan for what could be – what may be even better,” he said. “I would just like to say, on behalf of all of the Minderoo Foundation and all West Australians, that we weep along with Australia, along with you and, as a family and as a foundation, we would like to step up and help you. Thank you.” The federal government has committed at least $2 billion towards the bushfire recovery and further established a new national agency to co-ordinate efforts on the ground. This will be run by former Australian Federal Police commissioner Andrew Colvin. The NSW and Victorian governments have set up similar agencies at a state level. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said “tremendous generosity” has been expressed by many people all over the nation, from billionaires “down to boys and girls raising money in their local schools”. “Can I start by acknowledging the tremendous generosity of so many Australians, whether it is James Packer or Anthony Pratt, or Andrew Forrest, or whoever it happens to be,” he told reporters in Canberra. “The generosity of that response, I think, has been simply extraordinary. “It’s important that we work hard to best channel and co-ordinate that support that is coming through into the areas of greatest need.” Mr Colvin said they had spoken to Mr Forrest. “Very generous what he’s put together,” he said today. “He’s done this before. Last thing I’m gonna do is step in the way of that. I will make sure it’s best utilised.” Mr Forrest is seventh on Forbes’ ‘Australia’s 50 Richest People’ list with a net worth of $US8.8 billion ($A12.8 billion).

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Dame Twiggy! 60s icon accepts new title at Buckingham Palace

53 years after Twiggy was named “the face of 1966” by UK newspaper The Daily Express, she has just been made a Dame of the British Empire. The 69-year-old was awarded the prestigious title by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> Lesley Lawson – <a href="https://twitter.com/Twiggy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Twiggy</a> - was awarded a Damehood by The Prince of Wales. Model, Designer, Singer and Actress, Twiggy received her Honour for services to Fashion, to the Arts and to charity. <a href="https://t.co/rEMs8qk3NT">pic.twitter.com/rEMs8qk3NT</a> — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1106191580489232386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2019</a></blockquote> Twiggy was given the award on Thursday. She was dressed in a cream Stella McCartney silk ensemble and couldn’t contain her excitement about receiving the award. She was validated, as she was told it was “about time you got this, we’re all thrilled for you”. Twiggy was accompanied by her husband, Leigh Lawson, daughter Carly Witney and Lawson’s son Jason. In a formal statement about being made Dame, Twiggy was thrilled. ‘’I’m a very proud Brit, I feel I’m an ambassador for Britain, I always have, because I think it’s the best country in the world.” “I travel the world all the time and I’m known throughout the world and, you know, being British is one of my things.” Twiggy went on to have a successful acting career after her modelling days came to an end. Scroll through the gallery above to see Twiggy receiving the significant title.

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10 most iconic photos of Twiggy

Beautiful women have long stood as muses for modern art. Christie Brinkley famously inspired Billy Joel’s hit "Uptown Girl", while Marie Antoinette’s breasts are said to have served as the mould for the champagne coupe. But, how many women can say that their face is synonymous with an entire decade in history? Twiggy – born Lesley Hornby – burst onto the fashion scene at just 16 years old. With a sparrow thin frame, doll like features and androgynous look, she was unlike anything the modelling world had seen at the time. A Vogue journalist once said of her unique appeal “Her face might have been conceived by a computer to match the requirements of a face of the sixties”. Scroll through the gallery above to see the 10 most iconic photos of Twiggy that capture the essence of the swinging 60s. Do you remember following fashion trends set by Twiggy? Let us know in the comments below. Related links: <a href="http://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/02/perfumes-that-defined-a-decade/">The most popular perfumes that defined a decade</a> <a href="http://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/08/10-best-photos-of-lucille-ball/">10 best photos of Lucille Ball</a> <a href="http://oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/07/5-of-the-most-elegant-accessories/">5 of the most elegant accessories</a>

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Twiggy’s best style moments

Model Lesley Lawson, AKA Twiggy, was a fashion icon of the 60’s and, decades later, remains so today. To celebrate her 66th birthday today, we’ve chosen her best style moments to date. <img width="380" height="570" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9218/t-1.jpg" alt="T 1" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="500" height="515" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9219/t-2_500x515.jpg" alt="T 2" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="454" height="454" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9220/t-3.jpg" alt="T 3" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="500" height="660" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9221/t-4_500x660.jpg" alt="T 4" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="282" height="350" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9222/t-5.jpg" alt="T 5" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="495" height="750" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9223/t-6.jpg" alt="T 6" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="499" height="750" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9224/t-7_499x750.jpg" alt="T 7" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="500" height="759" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9225/t-8_500x759.jpg" alt="T 8" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="500" height="523" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9226/t-9_500x523.jpg" alt="T 9" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> <img width="460" height="686" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/9227/t-10.jpg" alt="T 10" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> Related links: <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/09/daphne-selfe-photos/">Iconic images of the world’s oldest model</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/07/baddie-winkle-fashion-tips/">5 things we’ve learnt (and loved) about fashion from Baddie Winkle</a> <a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/07/older-women-in-fashion/">Why older women are the new icons of fashion</a>

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65-year-old Twiggy is the new face of L’Oreal

Almost 50 years after she burst onto the modelling scene at 16, Twiggy is once again set to model as the new face for beauty brand L’Oreal.Renowned for her blonde side-swept pixie cut, Twiggy became the face of mod 1960s style, where she graced the covers of Elle and Vogue. Now at 65, she is the newest UK brand ambassador for L’Oreal Professional.In a time where the majority of beauty campaigns feature girls barely out of their teens, it’s a refreshing and much-needed change, particularly as the campaign hasn’t strayed into using an older face to target the older demographic. Instead, Twiggy, like all those young models, is the face of beauty campaign for all ages.Speaking of her new role, Twiggy said: “I hope to inspire women to be confident in their personal style and never be afraid of trying something new.”This is not the only major brand to have an older woman front their campaign. Helen Mirren, aged 69, was also an ambassador for L’Oreal and Charlotte Rampling, 68, was the face of NARS. And then there was Jessica Lange, 65, who modelled for Marc Jacobs, Lauren Hutton, 71, who posed for J. Crew and Joan Didion, 80, recently revealed as Celine’s latest model. It can only be a good thing that we’re starting to lose count!

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