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JFK's daughter named as Ambassador to Australia

<p><em>Image: Getty</em></p> <p>US President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former president John F. Kennedy, to serve as ambassador to Australia.</p> <p>Ms Kennedy, who is a longtime friend, ally and donor to Mr Biden, and who endorsed the president's candidacy early in the 2020 campaign, previously served as US ambassador to Japan in the Obama administration.</p> <p>In a statement, Ms Kennedy called Australia "a country that is vital to our future security and prosperity".</p> <p>"I am always grateful to the courageous Solomon Islanders and Australian coast watchers who rescued my father during World War II, and if confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," Ms Kennedy said.</p> <p>"I look forward to collaborating with the Government of Australia to strengthen our alliance, improve global health and increase vaccine access during this terrible pandemic and to address the urgent climate crisis.</p> <p>"I am excited to get to know the Australian people, learn about their fascinating country and share with them what I love most about America."</p> <p>Ms Kennedy, a scion of one of America's most high-profile political families, threw her support behind Mr Biden relatively early in the crowded 2020 Democratic primary process.</p> <p>Mr Biden also said he will nominate Michelle Kwan, a former Olympic figure skater and longtime Democratic activist, to serve as ambassador to Belize.</p> <p>Ms Kwan, who worked on the Biden campaign and has been pressing for an ambassador post, said she was honoured by the nomination.</p>

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Turia Pitt's revolutionary new venture

<p>Walking into a department store, you're met with posters of beautiful, flawless women looking back at you.</p> <p>It's no secret this kind of imagery is harmful and unrealistic as it's not a reflection of the average woman.</p> <p>That's why Turia Pitt is breaking down the unrealistic beauty standard by joining Celeste Barber as an ambassador for MCoBeauty.</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/COQzLkcMwWK/?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/COQzLkcMwWK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Turia (@turiapitt)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The 33-year-old was subjected to a traumatising experience after she was caught in a bushfire while running an ultramarathon in Western Australia in 2011.</p> <p>She suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body and spent five months in hospital.</p> <p>But since that day, Turia has allowed those challenges to make her, and others stronger.</p> <p>Speaking to The Australian Women's Weekly Online, Turia Pitt gave two tips to those lacking confidence.</p> <p>"First of all<span> </span><em>acknowledging</em><span> </span>that what you're going through is tough, it's hard - but that's so important," she said.</p> <p>"The second bit of advice is to try and get some support - whether that's from a friend or psychologist. It's just like how we'd take our car to a mechanic if it was damaged, we need to show that care to ourselves. Our hearts and our heads deserve the very best."</p> <p>Turia is a mother to two boys, Hakavai, three and Rahiti, one, whom she shares with her fiancee Michael Hoskin.</p> <p>She also gave beauty advice for busy mums.</p> <p>"I love an eyelash curler!" She tells us.</p> <p>"Use an eyelash curler and hold it for like 10 seconds, like make sure you really press down on it and even just doing that will really open up your lashes. And then put the McoBeauty Xtendlash Mascara on it and you'll be blown away by how good it'll look."</p> <p>As for health and wellness, Turia's busy schedule makes taking the time to workout and exercise a little harder - but again, she's got a top tip.</p> <p>"It's about finding accountability - so you could organise to go [exercise] with a girlfriend at a certain time regularly. You're gonna be more likely to go and make the effort when you're doing it with people you know."</p>

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Scott Cam’s $350k ambassador role comes under fire

<p>The Morrison government has defended TV tradesman Scott Cam’s $350,000 role as national careers ambassador amid revelations that the Gold Logie winner has only attended one event.</p> <p>The federal government enlisted the host of Nine’s <em>The Block </em>for the 18-month contract job in October 2019 to promote trade apprenticeships and education.</p> <p>Senate Estimates heard that Cam’s sole public appearance since taking the gig has been at a media conference to announce his appointment alongside Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Skills Minister Michaelia Cash.</p> <p>The Department of Education, Employment and Skills said Cam has also published a total of four social media posts and been involved in three National Career Institute videos.</p> <p>“Mr Cam has published social media posts – which is Facebook and Instagram. He reaches more than 113,000 followers,” said the department’s first assistant secretary Matthew Hardy.</p> <p>Shadow Minister for Education and Training Tanya Plibersek questioned whether the six-figure salary was worth it.</p> <p>“Given Mr Morrison’s marketing experience, does he consider that value for money?” she said.</p> <p>“Scott Cam’s a good bloke, but if the Liberals were serious about fixing the tradie shortage they’ve created, they’d stop hiring celebrities and start funding TAFE and apprentices.”</p> <p>Cash defended Cam’s role, citing his “profile” and “influence”.</p> <p>“[We are] utilising his profile, and in particular his story, what happened when he left school, what he did with his apprenticeship, how he has gone on to have different careers, run a small business, employ people and become the successful household name that he is,” she said.</p> <p>“It is actually the influence that that then had of drawing people in and raising awareness.”</p> <p>Cam has pocketed $145,000 of the amount, and is set to receive another $117,000 by the end of this financial year. He will earn a further $85,000 next financial year.</p>

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Prince Harry honours bride-to-be Meghan Markle in speech about his impressive new job

<p>Prince Harry has delivered his first speech since receiving the exciting new role as the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.</p> <p>The royal will work to create links between young people and leaders, helping them address social, environmental and economic challenges across the world.</p> <p>On Monday, Harry spoke at the opening of the Commonwealth Youth Forum, where he took the time to honour his bride-to-be, who will also be assisting him in the role.</p> <p>"In my new role, I will work to support The Queen, my father The Prince of Wales, and my brother William, all of whom know that young people are the answer to the challenges of today," the 33-year-old said.</p> <p>"I am also incredibly grateful that the woman I am about to marry, Meghan, will be joining me in this work, of which she too is hugely excited to take part in."</p> <p>Harry explained that he would look to his grandmother as the “ultimate source of guidance on all things Commonwealth”.</p> <p>"On the day of her 21st birthday, the then-Princess Elizabeth gave an extraordinary radio address from Cape Town. With an eye on the future, and an already unflinching sense of duty, she made a commitment," he said.</p> <p>"She said that whether her life be long or short, it would be dedicated to the service of the people of the Commonwealth.</p> <p>"From that speech in 1947 onwards, she has known that young people really make the difference," he continued. "Her call to action was for her fellow young people to lead the way in making the Commonwealth a 'more free, more prosperous, more happy and a more powerful influence for good in the world’."</p> <p>It’s been revealed that Harry and Meghan will be making a trip to Australia for the 2018 Invictus Games.</p> <p>It hasn’t been officially announced via Kensington Palace, but the actress revealed the exciting news during an outing earlier this month at the UK team trials for the Sydney Invictus Games.</p> <p>Athlete Michael Mellon, who competed in the games last year in volleyball and wheelchair basketball, said that Meghan revealed the couple’s travel plans.</p> <p>"She told me she had never been to Australia but was going to this year's event and really looking forward to being there with Harry," Michael revealed to royal reporter Omid Scobie.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Kensington Palace via Twitter</em></p>

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Qantas has a new (and very handsome) ambassador

<p>Qantas airlines have named their newest ambassador, adding into the ranks athletic Aussie, Hugh Jackman.</p> <p>Jackman will join John Travolta and fellow Aussie and model, Miranda Kerr, as an ambassador for the airline, and is hoped to bring new customers as a result of his undeniable international appeal.</p> <p><img width="499" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8977/816322-cf70bb84-5520-11e5-862d-4f33a6cfbd31_499x375.jpg" alt="816322-cf 70bb 84-5520-11e 5-862d -4f 33a 6cfbd 31" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>“I travel a lot and like all Aussies, I get a buzz whenever I see the familiar red tail and the kangaroo logo, no matter where I am in the world. Qantas is great airline with great people and represents the very best of our wonderful country,” the Wolverine star shared.</p> <p>When he’s not working with airlines, Jackman is starring on screen and on stage, with his blockbuster, Pan, to release this year, and new show, Broadway to Oz, which is set to tour in November.</p> <p>According to Jackman, international friends have nothing to complain about when whining that the flight to Australia is “too far.” It’s as simple as “getting on a plane, having a few glasses of wine, a meal, watching a movie, having a nap and you are there.”</p> <p>“It’s absolutely worth it when you get there. It’s Australia. Just go!”</p> <p>We have to admit, we’re inclined to agree.</p> <p><img width="499" height="375" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/8976/816771-c787c120-551a-11e5-89a2-2313858ff3df_499x375.jpg" alt="816771-c 787c 120-551a -11e 5-89a 2-2313858ff 3df" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/09/retro-teenage-posters/">The best retro posters from the past</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/facts-about-sound-of-music/">6 little known facts about The Sound of Music</a></span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/family/2015/08/discontinued-classic-australian-lollies/">Old-favourite lollies that are no longer available</a></span></em></strong></p>

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