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The wild reason woman is suing her boyfriend

<p dir="ltr">A woman from New Zealand is suing her boyfriend after he failed to give her a lift to the airport, causing her to miss her flight. </p> <p dir="ltr">The woman, who has remained anonymous, asked her partner to pick her up from home and drop her at the airport, but he failed to show up. </p> <p dir="ltr">As a result, she missed her flight and was forced to travel the following day, missing a concert she had tickets for. </p> <p dir="ltr">The woman was so enraged that she took her partner of six years to the Disputes Tribunal to try and get him to cover some of the money she’d lost.</p> <p dir="ltr">The woman also wanted to be compensated because her boyfriend had not stayed at her house while she was away to look after her dogs, which he had agreed to do.</p> <p dir="ltr">She claimed their agreement had constituted a legally binding agreement and was seeking to be paid travel costs and the cost of putting her dogs in kennels.</p> <p dir="ltr">Tribunal referee Krysia Cowi said in a statement, “partners, friends and colleagues make social arrangements, but it is unlikely they can be legally enforced unless the parties perform some act that demonstrates an intention that they will be bound by their promises”.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When friends fail to keep their promises, the other person may suffer a financial consequence but it may be that they cannot be compensated for that loss,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cowie said the promises made within the relationship fell short of a contract and dismissed the woman’s case, with the couple breaking up as a result. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Shutterstock </em></p>

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Police officer sought in connection to disappearance of two men

<p>A NSW police officer is sought in connection to the suspicious disappearance of two men, who haven't been heard from since Monday. </p> <p>Former Studio 10 host Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies were last seen four days ago, with police launching an investigation into their disappearance. </p> <p>A number of their personal items, including a watch, clothes, credit cards and keys were found by a worker in Club Cronulla, with blood stains present on the items. </p> <p>Police have also searched two homes during their investigation - one in Balmain and one in Paddington - with officers "immediately" establishing a crime scene at the Paddington home after finding blood spatters. </p> <p>According to officers, a “significant” amount of blood consistent with a fatality and signs of a struggle were discovered inside Mr Baird’s Paddington home on Thursday afternoon. </p> <p>More personal items belonging to the couple were recovered from a skip bin 20 kilometres from the home in question. </p> <p>Police have called for Constable Beau Lamarre to come forward as part of their investigation, who is the ex-boyfriend of one of the men. </p> <p>Friends of Baird have revealed he previously expressed concerns he was being stalked by another man.</p> <p>Police confirmed on Thursday they wanted to speak to Constable Lamarre in relation to the case and were desperately trying to reach him.</p> <p>"Following inquiries, detectives are looking at a line of inquiry that a third person may be able to assist with the investigation," NSW Police said, in a statement.</p> <p>"Police are currently trying to locate him."</p> <p>Police have not said that the officer was involved in the disappearance, only that they would like to speak to him, as no arrest warrant has been issued.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram </em></p>

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Julie Bishop refuels “boyfriend” rumours

<p dir="ltr">Julie Bishop has reignited dating rumours with entrepreneur Luke Hepworth after she was pictured with her arms wrapped around him at the opening night of Capella Sydney, on Thursday.</p> <p dir="ltr">The former foreign minister, 66, cuddled up close to the 'adventure philanthropist', looking stunning in her black floor-length gown complete with a sparkling diamond necklace.</p> <p dir="ltr">She paired the divine dress with a satin clutch and black stilettos, her nails painted a bright red, creating a classic and elegant look.</p> <p dir="ltr">The entrepreneur looked dashing in a suit and bow tie that complemented Bishop’s gown.</p> <p dir="ltr">It’s the politician’s second red carpet appearance with Hepworth, with the pair first spotted at a <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/julie-bishop-reignites-romance-rumours" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moёt & Chandon ball</a> last December.</p> <p dir="ltr">Bishop has denied that the pair are dating, and Hepworth has insisted that they are just friends.</p> <p dir="ltr">Although they’ve both denied the dating rumours, they’ve attended multiple high-profile soirees including the Perth Telethon.</p> <p dir="ltr">The rumours come after Bishop went through a <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/julie-bishop-and-david-panton-end-their-relationship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">painful split</a> last year with her partner David Panton, who she was married to for eight years.</p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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“I love you! My King”: Christine Brown praises new boyfriend

<p dir="ltr">Christine Brown has taken to the internet to express just how much she loves her new boyfriend, David Woolley. </p> <p dir="ltr">Woolley shared on Instagram a snap of a mirror where the Sister Wives star, 50, had written, “I love you! My King.”</p> <p dir="ltr">"I love how thoughtful Christine is and all the little things she does for me ❤️#christinebrown #soulmate #myqueen #mylove," he captioned the image.</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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvTG5pOqpx/?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/CpvTG5pOqpx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by David Woolley (@david__woolley)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">That same day Brown shared a sweet photo of the couple holding each other in a booth. </p> <p dir="ltr">Alongside the picture, Brown praised Woolley, captioning the post, "I can't express how amazing it's been to have David in my life," she wrote. "He's an incredible man and he treats me like his Queen.”</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-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CptKn9hvIsd/?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/CptKn9hvIsd/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Christine Brown (@christine_brownsw)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr"> Brown went public with Woolley on Valentine’s Day 2023 and has shared several photos of the pair.</p> <p dir="ltr">I finally found the love of my life, David," she shared on Instagram. "The first time he held me close, it felt like my soul took its first breath."</p> <p dir="ltr">Brown, "He's wonderful and kind, incredible with my children and an adorable grandpa. I never dreamed I could find a love like this.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Brown’s relationship with Woolley is her first since her divorce from her husband of 25 years, Kody Brown. Christine said it had been “awkward” dating again more than a year after the split. </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-b0444289-7fff-5055-3ec7-8ff94c90bef0"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Brown has certainly gotten past the awkwardness as she proudly praises her boyfriend online. It’s safe to say the pair are seriously smitten.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credit: Instagram</em></p>

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Woman graffitis ex-boyfriend’s car

<p dir="ltr">A man has been left reeling after his ex-girlfriend graffitied his expensive Mercedes after he cheated on her. </p> <p dir="ltr">The Melbourne man was about to leave his home when he saw the words “CHEATER” and “LIAR” spray painted in red on his Mercedes-Benz ML320.</p> <p dir="ltr">On the bonnet, the livid ex-girlfriend had also spray painted “ALL MEN R TRASH”.</p> <p dir="ltr">A neighbour who spotted the man’s shocked face joked that he had “pi**ed off the wrong person”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The man then jumped into his car and drove off, presumably to a car wash to help remove the graffiti. </p> <p dir="ltr">It's not quite the first time women have gotten back at their cheating partners by vandalising their cars. </p> <p dir="ltr">In 2018, an Adelaide woman spray painted the words “cheater”, “man wh***” and “sl**” on her ex-boyfriend's luxury $400,000 car.</p> <p dir="ltr">She also used a steel baseball bat and smashed the driver’s side window with such force that the mirror also fell off. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Pedestrian TV</em></p>

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Woman marries ex-boyfriend’s dad

<p dir="ltr">A woman who married her ex-boyfriend’s father in which there is a 24-year age gap has spoken out about how the exciting relationship came to be. </p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney Dean, 27, from Ohio was only in year 6 when she met her childhood boyfriend’s dad, Paul.</p> <p dir="ltr">Unfortunately, the relationship came to an end but Sydney and Paul’s son remained friends until he got another girlfriend in high school. </p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney felt like a third wheel and ended up speaking to Paul who she never “expected to fall in love with”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair began dating when Sydney turned 16, the legal age of consent in the state of Ohio before Paul proposed in 2016. </p> <p dir="ltr">It was difficult for the loved up couple to explain to family and friends that their relationship was real.</p> <p dir="ltr">“My mum already knew who Paul was and, from the few times they have talked, they got along just fine,” Sydney told Jam Press.</p> <p dir="ltr">“But when I first told my mum that we were together, she was not happy.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The age gap really got to her and it stayed that way for about a year [until] eventually she came around.” </p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney’s parents eventually grew to love Paul, with her mother visiting “all the time”. </p> <p dir="ltr">But it was rough on Paul’s youngest son who already “knew” Sydney who took the news the hardest.</p> <p dir="ltr">“He didn’t agree with the relationship for a couple of years,” Sydney said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“But now that we are married, he supports us being together.</p> <p dir="ltr">“He comes over with his girlfriend and their three children every other weekend just to hang out.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Sydney is hoping that her love story removes the stigma toward relationships with big age gaps. </p> <p dir="ltr">She said that Paul “is the best husband” and he treats her well. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: 7News/Jam Press</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend’s family responds to vile rumours

<p>A close relative of Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend Ryan Channing has slammed vile rumours claiming that the 32-year-old had HIV when he suddenly passed away in Bali.</p> <p>The only detail his family have confirmed pertaining to his passing is that it was not the result of Covid, although he was hospitalised in Sydney with the virus eight weeks ago.</p> <p>His skincare company, The Blaq Group, confirmed that Channing had been battling health issues for a few months prior to his death, but the nature of those issues remains unknown.</p> <p>Trolls took to Channing's Instagram page overnight on Wednesday to spread unverified rumours that he took his own life, and that he had the HIV virus.</p> <p>But Abbey Channing, a young relative, hit back - politely asking people not to “make assumptions about somebody's death”.</p> <p>The Blaq Group posted an emotional tribute on Thursday, remembering the 32-year-old for his “fun loving spirit”.</p> <p>“It is with heavy heart that we share the news that The Blaq Group founder, Ryan Channing, has passed away at the age of 32,” the tribute began.</p> <p>“Ryan had been battling with health issues over the past few months and died in hospital after being taken suddenly ill on Sunday May 8th whilst on holidays in Bali."</p> <p>“His inspiration led to the creation of highly regarded skincare brands, Flight Mode and Generation Skin as well as the flagship brand Blaq which strives to empower equality through its distinctive messages of acceptance and inclusivity.</p> <p>“His fun and loving spirit will be missed by all.</p> <p>“Rest In Peace, Ryan Channing.</p> <p>“August 31st 1989 - May 8th 2022.”</p> <p>A friend has shared that Channing, had been “battling health issues for some time”.</p> <p>Channing was the first long term boyfriend of former Olympic swimming champion Thorpe after coming out as gay and the two were in an on-again, off-again relationship for four years until they split for good in 2019.</p> <p>Channing's last Instagram post was a photo from Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital eight weeks ago after testing positive to the virus.</p> <p>A representative for Thorpe said his thoughts were with Ryan's family.</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Ian Thorpe’s ex boyfriend dies

<p dir="ltr">Ian Thorpe’s first boyfriend after coming out has died after battling severe health issues.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ryan Channing, a model, lawyer and skincare brand creator from Perth, was at Bali’s BIMC Hospital on May 8 where he died.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 32-year-old’s friends confirmed the heartbreaking news to <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/former-fiance-of-olympic-swimmer-ian-thorpe-ryan-channing-dies-suddenly-in-bali/news-story/15ee73f749abe38b31d10e1b140b7937" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Daily Telegraph</a> on Wednesday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Everyone is distraught. It is just so sad and everyone is shocked,” a friend told the publication.</p> <p dir="ltr">The friend revealed that Channing had been “battling health issues” for a while.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Channing’s last Instagram post was of him at St Vincent’s Hospital after contracting Covid-19.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Covid got me GEWD. Thanks to the amazing nurses at @stvincentshospitalsydney,” his caption read with a selfie holding up the peace sign.</p> <p dir="ltr">It however remains unclear whether or not Covid contributed to his death.</p> <p dir="ltr">A representative for Ian Thorpe said ​​“thoughts are with Ryan’s family”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The skincare entrepreneur was Thorpe’s first boyfriend after he came out back in 2015.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair were in an on-off relationship for about four years and were also engaged at one point before breaking it off completely in 2019. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Woman’s investigation after finding a tampon in her boyfriend’s room goes viral

<p dir="ltr">A young woman on TikTok has gone viral after sharing the story of her investigation into the owner of an unused tampon in her boyfriend’s bedroom.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lois Sanders posted about finding a tampon and mascara underneath her boyfriend’s wardrobe, saying, “There's a tampon and a mascara under Finn's wardrobe and he's in denial that he's had a girl here.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I'm not even joking it's right there. There's not enough dust on it to be old.” The video shows Sanders peering underneath the wardrobe as her boyfriend looks on.</p> <div class="embed"><iframe class="embedly-embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2Fv2%2F7048770314427321606&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40loissa4%2Fvideo%2F7048770314427321606&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fp16-sign-va.tiktokcdn.com%2Ftos-maliva-p-0068%2F9db72124f4af437c8fd396e428c3c286_1641169731%7Etplv-tiktok-play.jpeg%3Fx-expires%3D1641369600%26x-signature%3DHh2C1oIXwBsybGaXBkxdn%252BLTy90%253D&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" scrolling="no" title="tiktok embed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div> <p dir="ltr">Determined to find out where the tampon came from and when it had rolled under the wardrobe, Sanders emailed Tampax with the product code, and to her surprise, they quickly responded, informing her that the product was made on December 11, 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr">She later took to TikTok to clear things up, explaining that it was her first time in his university accommodation and she wasn’t just there to have a snoop. “He was facing the wardrobe and then I went backwards upside down and I could see under the wardrobe and I was like ‘what the hell is that?’,” she said in the video.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sanders also explained that the pair weren’t officially together at that point and had just been talking for a few months, but she “wanted to make sure everything was fine”. Finn, her boyfriend, explained that being a university house, girls had lived in the room before he moved in.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ending on a happy note, Sanders said, “To this day, we’ll never know. He says it wasn’t him and I believe him and we actually are together to this day so very happy ending actually.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Many people were quick to praise Sanders for her investigative work, while others were taken aback by the “crazy behaviour” she exhibited. One commenter summarised how many were feeling when they wrote, ”I’m not sure if this is genius or borderline psycho”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: TikTok</em></p>

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Melissa Leong shares pics with her new boyfriend

<p>Masterchef judge Melissa Leong has shared a loved-up snap with her new boyfriend. </p> <p>The 39-year-old food writer and TV judge posted two black and white photos with her new beau Rob Mason, as they cozied up together. </p> <p>She captioned the sweet snaps, "This is us."</p> <p>Just hours before, she shared a solo pic of Rob, saying she was there "luckiest girl in the world."</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/CVZ4eXYPC4t/?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> <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/CVZ4eXYPC4t/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Melissa Leong | FOODERATI (@fooderati)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The posts saw an influx of comments saying how adoring the new couple look together, as the post racked up over 22,000 likes in a matter of hours. </p> <p>Melissa first debuted her new man on Instagram in early September with a touching tribute. </p> <p>Posting a photo of the tattooed father-of-three, Melissa said seeing Rob was the "best part of my day". </p> <div id="story-body" class="g_font-long-format"> <p>“Gratuitous hot dad post, a day late,” Leong wrote, referencing Father’s Day.</p> <p>“Creator of world class cosmetics and the brains behind @morrismotley, brilliant father to a legendary babe squad and the best part of my day, nothing but love.”</p> <p>Melissa's new relationship comes after she announced she was splitting with her husband in December last year. </p> <p>She had been with her then-husband Joe Jones for almost four years before she made the shocking news to her Instagram page, telling fans that "the time has come" for her and her bar owner husband to part ways. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Instagram @fooderati</em></p> </div>

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Adele confirms boyfriend rumours

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After months of swirling rumours, popstar Adele <a rel="noopener" href="https://celebrity.nine.com.au/latest/adele-rich-paul-dating-relationship-confirmed-instagram-post/bee88561-7a28-4b83-b1a8-a4f03e2ac3c2" target="_blank">has confirmed</a> her relationship status on social media.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adele and sports agent Rich Paul were first spotted together in July while attending Game 4 of the NBA Finals, after Paul told the </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Yorker</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> they were “hanging out” in May.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adele shared a trio of photos, with the first two showing off her stunning black and white gown, as well as a black-and-white selfie of herself with Paul.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keeping it short and sweet, Adele captioned the post with a single heart emoji.</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/CT_s4RMASgx/?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/CT_s4RMASgx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Adele (@adele)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forbes</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Paul is a sports superagent, as well as the founder and chief executive officer of Klutch Sports Group, the agency that represents Lebron James and other famed NBA players.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adele separated from former husband Simon Konecki in 2019, before finalising their divorce in March this year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They have one son together, nine-year-old Angelo.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: adele / Instagram</span></em></p>

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Olivia Newton-John finally speaks out about missing ex-boyfriend

<p>It's been 16 years since Olivia Newton-John's boyfriend Patrick McDermott disappeared under baffling circumstances from a fishing charter.</p> <p>His body has never been recovered and there have been multiple alleged sightings of him with a new girlfriend over the years in Mexico.</p> <p>For Olivia, Patrick's disappearance has become year another tragedy in her troubled life.</p> <p>"The why's and what-ifs of Patrick's disappearance have troubled Olivia for years," says a source.</p> <p>"She's never really had closure – or lost hope."</p> <p>According to Woman's Day, the 72-year-old is coming to terms with the tragedy by writing a memoir with her close friend, Patrick's ex-wife, detailing the fallout of the 2005 incident.</p> <p>Titled<span> </span><em>What Are The Chances</em>, a play on the name of Yvette and Patrick's now 28-year-old son Chance, Yvette says, "[This is a] memoir that's been screaming to 'get out of me' for many years now, so I decided to put it all out there. I'm not alone, and that's what keeps me going."</p> <p>It's been reported that the book, which currently does not have a release date, is being written with the help of Olivia, who reported Patrick missing when he failed to return from the Freedom vessel when it docked in LA's San Pedro harbour.</p> <p>"Yvette and Olivia have become very close over the years," says a source. "They're bonded by their grief and confusion over the whole thing."</p>

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Mother and boyfriend “binge-watched” Netflix as 3-year-old died in hot car

<p>The mother of a three-year-old girl who was found dead after allegedly being left in a hot car during scorching temperatures has been released on bail.</p> <p>Laura Rose Peverill, 37, and her boyfriend of three months Aaron Hill, 29, both applied for bail at Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday following the death of Rylee Rose Black on Friday afternoon.</p> <p>The pair have been charged with the manslaughter of the toddler.</p> <p>Little Rylee was found unconscious in the backseat of her mother’s white Toyota Landcruiser Prado outside of their Burdell home.</p> <p>The young girl had allegedly been left in the locked vehicle for over five hours after she fell asleep on the morning school run.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7839007/rose-reykee.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a81f0f630fa24c0f9831d0bb438b8cc7" /></p> <p>The court heard the couple had been inside the home binge-watching Shameless on Netflix while temperatures soared outside.</p> <p>Just before 3pm, Peverill allegedly realised Rylee had been in her booster and attempted CPR before taking her to Townsville University Hospital.</p> <p>However, it was simply just too late.</p> <p>Detective Senior Sergeant David Miles told reporters<span> </span>“Unfortunately (this was) a very preventable and unfortunate tragedy.”</p> <p>Peverill and Hill are expected to appear again in Townsville Magistrates Court on February 23.</p> <p>Rylee’s older three siblings are in the care of their biological father.</p> <p>Queensland Police on Monday have issued an appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to aid police in refining the timeline as they investigate the death.</p> <p>“It’s just a matter of us knowing that’s where the vehicle was, from our investigations, at different points during the day,” Miles said.</p>

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Sam Armytage goes public with new boyfriend

<p>Samantha Armytage has revealed that she is in a relationship with former farmer Richard Lavender.</p> <p>The <em>Sunrise </em>host, who has remained <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/samantha-armytage-confirms-new-romance-there-are-good-things-happening">tight-lipped</a> about her relationships in the past, shared her story in a joint interview for <em><a href="https://www.who.com.au/who-sexiest-2019-sam-armytage-richard-lavender">Who</a> </em>magazine’s “Sexiest” issue.</p> <p>Armytage said when she was first introduced to the 60-year-old man by a mutual friend around Easter this year, “there was a connection” between them from the beginning.</p> <p>“His eyes were the first thing I saw,” Armytage said.</p> <p>Lavender said he “had no idea” who Armytage was because he doesn’t watch TV a lot. As their relationship progressed, Armytage asked Lavender, “Can you watch this show once so you know what I actually do for a living?”</p> <p>According to <em><a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/morning-shows/instantly-attracted-sam-armytage-goes-public-with-new-boyfriend/news-story/5988406a31f7e540a84730db8482f1e1">news.com.au</a></em>, Lavender was a farmer who now works in rehoming, retraining and breeding thoroughbred horses in Bowral, NSW.</p> <p>Despite coming from different fields, the couple found that they shared a lot of interests. “We both enjoy horses, skiing, architecture, art,” she said. “That’s really important to have a lot in common. And so far, so good.”</p> <p>Armytage said she likes that Lavender is not part of “the media circus”, while Lavender said she is “very natural” as a TV personality.</p> <p>“I think a lot of the people who are in showbusiness are a bit flouncy,” he said. “I’ve seen a few celebrities in public – it’s not always attractive.”</p> <p>Lavender comes to and stays in Sydney during the week while Armytage is filming <em>Sunrise</em>, while the weekends are dedicated to spending time together on his property in the Southern Highlands.</p> <p>Armytage said the couple are “happy and having fun” right now.</p>

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Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend reveals the real reason the couple split

<p>Ian Thorpe’s ex-boyfriend, Ryan Channing, has revealed the reason he and the Olympian split up now that he’s planning to raise a child without him.</p> <p>Speaking to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.who.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>Who</em></a>, he revealed that he will be welcoming a child of his own with the help of a surrogate.</p> <p>“It’s going ahead without Ian … [I’d love to] have a little boy,” said the 29-year-old.</p> <p>Channing, who says he is “halfway through the fertility process” is preparing himself for fatherhood.</p> <p>“I’m just about to choose my surrogate. I’m really excited to bring a child into the world next year,” he said.</p> <p>The former model and entrepreneur spoke candidly about his relationship with Thorpe, slamming claims that the reason for their split was because he had changed his mind about starting a family.</p> <p>“There has been talk Ian wasn’t ready for a family. I can’t comment on his behalf, but that was never a discussion as to why we were separating,” he said.</p> <p>“It was more around the busy lifestyles we lead now and the fact it was hard to manage the relationship with the travel schedules we have.”</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/BMu-lsdA3cB/" 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="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMu-lsdA3cB/" target="_blank">IT'S // TIME 👭👫👬</a></p> <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 post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanchanning/" target="_blank"> RYAN CHANNING</a> (@ryanchanning) on Nov 12, 2016 at 6:44pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The couple began dating in early 2015 and were together for four years. In January 2019, the pair had told the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/auhome/index.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a> that they were ready to take the next step in their relationship and start a family together.</p> <p>“We’re talking about it and have for a while, but it’s still early days,” said Thorpe at the time. “We decided to visit the clinic in LA – it’s all part of the plan at this stage.”</p> <p>Channing felt the same way and was optimistic about having children.</p> <p>“Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen,” said Channing.</p> <p>The couple announced their split in late June.</p> <p>Confirming the news to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>Daily Telegraph</em></a>, Channing revealed that they had chosen to go their separate ways.</p> <p>“Yes the rumours are true, we have parted ways,” he told the publication. “It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends. We have just gone our separate ways.”</p>

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"We've parted ways": Ian Thorpe splits from boyfriend Ryan Channing

<p>Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has officially split with his model boyfriend Ryan Channing..</p> <p>29-year-old Ryan confirmed to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/busy-lives-lead-to-ian-thorpe-and-boyfriend-ryan-channing-splitting/news-story/c3bc0058498c9d4c87c6b352f4ae9803" target="_blank">The</a> </em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/busy-lives-lead-to-ian-thorpe-and-boyfriend-ryan-channing-splitting/news-story/c3bc0058498c9d4c87c6b352f4ae9803" target="_blank"><em>Daily Telegraph</em></a> on Saturday night they’d had a friendly parting.</p> <p>“Yes, the rumours are true, we have parted ways. It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends,” he said.</p> <p>He also explained he had moved out of the home he once shared with the 36-year-old award winning Olympian.</p> <p>“We have just gone our separate ways. I have moved out,” he said.</p> <p>The reason for their split is they had both become so busy so “it is really not the same as it was before,” Ryan explained.</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/Bs4LC88Fx5p/" 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="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4LC88Fx5p/" target="_blank">Umm Sydney - we came back for the warmer weather 😭</a></p> <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 post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanchanning/" target="_blank"> RYAN CHANNING</a> (@ryanchanning) on Jan 20, 2019 at 5:11pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Rumours sparked early last week when it was discovered that Ryan had unfollowed Ian on social media and had not posted pictures with him since January 21.</p> <p>The couple had told the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7195715/Model-Ryan-Channing-CONFIRMS-split-Olympic-champion-boyfriend-Ian-Thorpe.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a> that they were planning to share a child together with the help of a surrogate located in the United States.</p> <p>Ian had explained both he and Ryan were in the process of becoming parents after a picture of the two at a reproductive clinic in Beverly Hills was posted to social media.</p> <p>“We're talking about it and have for a while, but it's still early days,” Ian said at the time.</p> <p>“We decided to visit the clinic in LA - it's all part of the plan at this stage.”</p>

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George Michael leaves nothing to ex-boyfriends in $177 million will

<p>George Michael left out two of his former partners, Fadi Fawaz and Kenny Goss, in his AU$177 million will, it has been revealed.</p> <p>Fawaz and Goss were not listed as the beneficiaries of the late singer’s AU$177 million fortune, according to a five-page document obtained by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/9215982/george-michael-will-98m-nothing-fadi-fawaz-kenny-goss/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>.</p> <p>Instead, Michael’s estate will be divided among his family and a few friends, with sisters Yioda and Melanie Panayiotou receiving a major portion. Michael’s 80-year-old father Kyriacos Panayiotou is also set to receive a horse-racing farm where he has lived for many years.</p> <p>“George was devoted to his dad and sisters, they were always going to be looked after,” an insider said.</p> <p>The will – which was made public on May 30 – also listed Michael’s backing singer Shirlie Kemp, record producer David Austin and five other friends as beneficiaries.</p> <p>However, Michael’s partner of 15 years, Goss, was left out along with Australian-born boyfriend Fawaz.</p> <p>60-year-old businessman Goss began dating Michael in 1996 before they split up in 2011.</p> <p>46-year-old hair stylist Fawaz and Michael started their relationship in 2012. </p> <p>Fawaz found the Wham! singer dead at his Oxfordshire home on Christmas Day 2016. “We were supposed to be going for Christmas lunch. I went round there to wake him up and he was just gone, lying peacefully in bed,” Fawas said in <a rel="noopener" href="https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/george-michael-australian-boyfriend-fadi-fawaz-left-out-of-late-singers-will-044659416.html" target="_blank">a statement</a> at the time.</p> <p>Michael died from heart and kidney failure at the age of 53.</p>

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Woman complains after boyfriend buys her a $2.3K engagement ring

<p>A bride-to-be has been criticised for complaining about the amount of money her boyfriend spent on her engagement ring.</p> <p>After finding his receipt, the woman took to <em>Mumsnet</em> to vent her frustration that he had only spent £1,300 (AU$2275) on her ring.</p> <p> "DP (Dear Partner) proposed and presented me with the ring he'd chosen - a diamond solitaire in white gold," read the post, which has since been deleted.</p> <p>"I was so happy and excited to accept but was disappointed when I first saw the ring. The first word that entered my head was 'small'.</p> <p>"There's nothing to dislike about the type of ring per se, as a diamond solitaire would have been my choice, but it's the whole thing - the colour of the gold, the setting, the small stone and relatively chunky shoulders.</p> <p>"His salary is nearing a six-figure sum and he's usually very generous. Having seen the receipt I know he paid £1,300 for it - which is a lot less than I would have imagined he would have spent on such a significant piece of jewellery."</p> <p>While some <em>Mumsnet</em> users agreed with the bride-to-be being disappointed, others were appalled at her complaint.</p> <p>"The cost is not as much of a factor but you must be happy with the look of the ring. Just tell him you are not keen on the setting and you would prefer to choose another ring together," wrote one person.</p> <p>"I think you sound grabby. Why is it about the size of the diamond? He's making a commitment to you. It doesn't have to be about money or 'flashiness," wrote another.</p> <p><em>Republished with the permission of <strong><u><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/106280309/woman-complains-after-boyfriend-buys-her-a-25k-engagement-ring">Stuff.co.nz.</a></u></strong> </em></p>

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Julie Bishop claims $32K in taxpayer-funded 'family travel' for long-term boyfriend

<p>Foreign Minister Julie Bishop’s use of taxpayer funds has <a href="/travel/international-travel/2017/10/julie-bishop-under-fire-over-expenses/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">once again</span></strong></a> been called into question, with a <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/julie-bishop-defends-omission-of-boyfriend-from-parliamentary-records-20180223-p4z1hd.html" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Morning Herald</span></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> report</span></strong></a> suggesting she has claimed $32,000 worth of public money for her long-term partner David Panton to join her in her trips around the country between 2015 and 2017.</p> <p>Bishop named Panton as her designated family member in 2015, entitling him to free domestic flights and Comcar rides as part of MPs’ family reunification allowance.</p> <p>However, because property developer Panton is not Bishop’s spouse (nor are they in a “de facto” relationship), the Foreign Minister has never declared any claims for him on the parliamentary register of interests.</p> <p>As a result, unlike MPs with husbands or wives, information regarding Panton’s income, savings, trust funds, loans, mortgages, properties, shareholdings, directorships, gifts and hospitality valued at $300 or more can remain secret.</p> <p>In the first six months of 2015, it’s alleged that the Sydney-based Panton claimed close to $10,000 in flights and car rides, including over $3,000 worth of flights to and from Perth, where Bishop lives.</p> <p>“David Panton is the Minister’s nominated person for the purpose of domestic travel,” a spokesperson for Bishop told the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5443879/Julie-Bishop-claimed-32-000-family-travel.html" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Daily Mail</span></strong></em></a>. “The Minister is compliant with the Register of Interests.”</p> <p>Panton has also accompanied Bishop on several overseas trips, however the minister has never claimed taxpayer funds to pay for her partner’s international travel.</p> <p>Do you think it's outrageous that Julie Bishop's long-term boyfriend gets all his travel expenses paid for by taxpayer funds? Tell us in the comments below.</p>

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“I am not Olivia Newton-John’s missing ex-boyfriend”

<p>Wes Stobbe wants the world to know he is not Olivia Newton-John’s missing former boyfriend, Patrick McDermott.</p> <p>The Canadian woodworker and pub owner has been forced to set the record straight after seeing their faces on the covers and in pages of tabloids and gossip websites all around the world, including New Idea in Australia and The National Enquirer in the US.</p> <p>“I am not Patrick McDermott,” Stobbe, 63, laughed in an interview with AAP from his home in Manitoba, Canada.</p> <p>“Do I look German?” Shaw added.</p> <p><img width="448" height="291" src="https://imagesvc.timeincapp.com/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpeopledotcom.files.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F01%2Fwes-stobbe-1.jpg%3Fw%3D2000&amp;w=800&amp;q=85" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Wes Stobbe has been forced to set the record straight that he is not Patrick McDermott. </em></p> <p>Stobbe’s wife Bridget Shaw would also like the world to know she is not McDermott’s “mystery woman” or “German lover”.</p> <p>Stobbe and Shaw regularly visit the Mexican seaside paradise of Sayulita. In October they were photographed sitting at a picnic table watching surfers on the nearby break and other beachgoers.</p> <p>As Stobbe has long hair similar to McDermott’s and the photo quality poor and fuzzy, the image was quickly touted around the globe to be the missing man.</p> <p><img width="402" height="302" src="http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/65331c63f67f4dc27de015929cb75c56" alt="Olivia Newton-John with Patrick Kim McDermott at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne in 2002. Picture: News Corp" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <div class="w650 h488 image media"> <p style="text-align: center;" class="caption"><em>Olivia Newton-John with Patrick Kim McDermott at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne in 2002.</em></p> </div> <p>To the couple’s surprise, weeks later the blurry photos began appearing in the media as “world exclusive” photos of McDermott, Newton-John’s former boyfriend who went missing from a fishing boat off Los Angeles in 2005.</p> <p>The US Coast Guard ultimately concluded McDermott likely drowned at sea while on the fishing expedition, but conspiracy theorist believe McDermott faked his death and escaped to Mexico to avoid debts and child support payments from a previous marriage.</p> <p><img width="380" height="285" src="http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/1134c971950f9bafb5d24d326c22cd55" alt="The fuzzy picture of Wes Stobbe on the cover of New Idea. Picture: Supplied" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Stobbe only realised he was being portrayed as McDermott when a friend emailed him one of the articles.</p> <p>He immediately tried to contact Newton-John to set the record straight, sending an email through a fan website to let her know the stories were false.</p> <p> “I don’t like to play around with the emotions of people,” he said.</p> <p>The couple would like the publications to correct their stories.</p> <p>“In the end, for the family’s sake they need to know it is not Patrick McDermott,” Shaw said.</p> <p> </p>

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