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August 14, 2016

Shane Warne’s secret texts to Bachelor beauty Kiki Morris

The ladies’ man is making a play for The Bachelor’s Kiki.

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When it comes to women, Shane Warne has never been shy.

Now, it seems the former cricketer has decided to make a play for The Bachelor’s Kiki – and even Richie Strahan won’t be able to stop him.

“We all know how much Shane loves his blondes, and Kiki is exactly the sort of girl he would enjoy getting to know better,” reveals our source, adding the 46-year-old has been waging his own campaign to woo her.

Kiki is definitely Shane’s type!

But will the blonde bombshell succumb to his advances?

“Shane has been persistent in sending messages to Kiki, trying to court her with his charm, and repeatedly offering the opportunity for the pair to meet up,” says our insider.

In May Woman’s Day revealed Shane’s racy text messages to another striking reality star – Brynne Edelsten!

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Our insider tells us the retired cricket pro has been relentlessly perusing the reality star.

And just a week later, Shane was caught out again when he attended a swinger’s party, where he was seen ordering a dominatrix to whip a young woman in front of a crowd of voyeurs.

To find out how Kiki is dealing with Shane’s flirty advances, be sure to pick up a copy of this week’s Woman’s Day on sale now!

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Princess Charlotte to make her royal tour debut in Canada

Duchess Catherine and Prince William will have the whole family in tow when they attend their royal tour of Canada.

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Princess Charlotte is getting ready for her first royal tour overseas!

The little princess will make her tour debut on the royals trip to Canada, alongside Prince William, Duchess Catherine and big brother Prince George.

This means that it will be the second time Canada has provided the backdrop for a special occasion for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The last time the royal parents toured Canada, they were both celebrating being newlyweds.

Relive Duchess Catherine’s heartwarming connection with a sick little girl last time she visited the North American country in the video below. Post continues.

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Their last royal Canadian tour marked a very special moment in their lives.

Although few details of the schedule are currently known, it has beene revealed that the royal family will visit British Columbia and the Yukon.

Inside sources have revealed to The Mail on Sunday that the activities Kate and Wills will embark on with George and Charlotte will be “family friendly”.

Get ready for more gorgeous photos like this one, when Prince George was on tour with Kate and William in Australia.

The details of the tour are being worked out with consultations between Kensington Palace and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The insider revealed, “We are told the children are coming and the itinerary is being co-ordinated accordingly. There will be a heavy focus on nature, the outdoors and at least one private day factored into the trip.

“We’re hearing hiking, walking and outdoor pursuits will feature while the family is in British Columbia.”

Prince George won’t be the only royal cutie in town during this tour!

Another source explained that the parents, both 34, were reluctant to leave one-year-old Princess Charlotte and three-year-old Prince George at home when they were travelling.

“They really can’t bear the idea of leaving Charlotte and George at home,” the source confirmed.

Looks like they won’t have to! We can’t wait for all the gorgeous photos of what is sure to be a memorable family trip.

Check out the heartwarming moment little Princess Charlotte stole the show at Trooping the Colour in the clip below.

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Leaked video reportedly shows Johnny Depp smashing glass in anger

Amber Heard allegedly filmed the secret footage of her estranged husband months before their split.

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A shocking new video, which has been obtained by TMZ, has emerged apparently showing Johnny Depp engaged in a heated fight months before Amber Heard filed for a temporary domestic violence restraining order against him.

The film shows a man, reportedly Johnny Depp, smashing a wine glass and a bottle in the kitchen mid argument.

A shocked woman, purportedly Amber Heard, is heard asking Johnny if he drank a bottle of wine, while trying to calm the enraged man as she filmed the incident.

“Nothing happened this morning, you know that?” the actress appears to tell him.

“I just woke up and you were so sweet and nice – we were not even fighting this morning. All I said was sorry.”

Amber is heard trying to calm the situation down in the footage.

But the 53-year-old actor appears to lose control, throwing the wine bottle and glass.

“You want to see crazy? I’ll give you crazy,” the man says, before slamming cabinets around the kitchen.

“Here’s Me – all your crazy.”

The man in the video, purported to be Johnny Depp, appears to be slurring in the footage.

Just a few seconds later, Johnny reportedly sees the 30-year-old model filming the incident and grabs for her phone.

“Oh, you got this going? Oh really?” he said.

Johnny and Amber’s divorce has turned into a bitter battleground of accusations.

Some sources allege that the video is heavily edited and totally out of context.

Insiders have told TMZ, who leaked the video, that there are portions missing that show Amber smiling and egging the actor on.

Insiders have said crucial parts of the video, showing Amber smiling, appear to be missing.

The video is likely not admissible in court, as Johnny was not aware he was being filmed.

His former flame has denied she had anything to do with the release through her representative.

“I am not responsible for the release of the video,” she said.

“It was not what I wanted and I am doing what I can to force the media to take it off the internet.”

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Amber claims she is trying to get the video taken down.

She continues: “I underestimated the toll that this difficult few months have taken on me, emotionally and physically, and the efforts made by the media to intimidate and discredit me.

“It is for that reason, and my desire to make the healthiest choice for myself, and hopefully for Johnny, that I am attempting to resolve this matter in the most private way possible.”

Watch the toll the divorce has taken on the pair so far in the video below.

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August 12, 2016

Brews with bub

When all you want is a quiet moment or an uninterrupted chat with a friend, take  the tots to a kid-friendly cafe, wrap your hands around a coffee cup – and breathe.

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THREE WILLIAMS, REDFERN

Over the years, Redfern has become quite the foodie hotspot, and the ever-popular Three Williams doesn’t disappoint. Send kids to ‘Willy’s Corner’ at the back of

the cafe, where a giant chalkboard will encourage their inner artists to shine

while you dine on bircher and brioche.

www.threewilliamscafe.com

THE SECRET CAFE, CHARMHAVEN

Keen to discover the secret this cafe is keeping? Then be sure to pay the Charmhaven delight a visit – and don’t be fooled by its simple exterior. The extensive kids’ menu features fish cocktails, toasties and pancakes, to name a few, and the cubbyhouse and ride-ons in the play area will keep kids entertained until they’ve worked up a healthy appetite.

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Victoria

THE LITTLE VILLAGE PLAY CAFE, CROYDON SOUTH

This isn’t just a cafe – it’s an indoor area that’s been transformed into a small-scale village complete with library, cake shop, grocery store, fire station and tool shop.

www.thelittlevillageplaycafe.com

HABITOTS, ALBERT PARK

Free self-service hot chocolate, coffee and tea inside a gorgeous gift shop – what’s not to like? While your little one plays outside in the sandpit, you can browse kids wear and cuter-than-cute homewares. The perfect way to spend an afternoon!

www.habitots.com.au

Tasmania

RIVULET CAFE, SOUTH HOBART

Free parking, swings, a colourful climbing play structure, a book nook, light snacks and lunch offerings will keep you and fellow mums satisfied on weekdays until the tots get tired.

www.rivuletcafe.com.au

Queensland

GOODLIFE CAFE, BUDERIM

On sunny days, this place has a jumping castle for kids under seven. Plus, there’s

a cracking menu of cafe favourites and the kids’ plate, which includes potato chips, fruit, a mini muffin and a sandwich.

www.goodlife.org.au

SUNSPACE CAFE, DOONAN

The culinary team at this cosy cottage use produce grown in the organic garden to create their dishes, which include vegie curry and a yummy spelt loaf. Kids will love running around outside and fur babies are welcome too, provided they’re on a leash.

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Northern Territory

CAFE CENTRAL, RAPID CREEK

Everybody is welcome here – babycinos

all round for littlies, water bowls for pets,

a bike rack for cyclists, and a scrumptious, guilt-free slice of the latest raw cake for the mums. Cheers to that!

www.cafecentraldarwin.com.au

Western Australia

MONOGRAM CAFFE, PEPPERMINT GROVE

You’ll be a regular visitor with the kids when you discover that this gem of a cafe, situated within the Grove Library building, serves up not only top-notch fare but also free baby rhyme-time and storytime sessions for two- to five-year-olds.

www.monogramcaffe.com

South Australia

PATCH KITCHEN & GARDEN, STIRLING

Relax over a coffee treat without the worry of entertaining your kids. There’s an indoor play area with toys, books, games and blackboards, plus an outdoor zone with a cubby, sandpit and chicken coop. Featuring local, seasonal and organic produce, the menu caters to vegetarian, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free needs.

www.patchkitchen.com.au

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August 12, 2016

Madonna’s sweet birthday message for her ‘wild child’ son Rocco

The songstress proves her rift with son Rocco is well and truly over by celebrating his 16th birthday with a slew of loving Instagram snaps.

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He may be getting older with each day, but Rocco will always be his mama’s little boy!

This week, Madonna’s eldest son celebrated his sweet sixteen, so naturally, the Rebel Heart hitmaker took to Instagram.

Sharing several throwback snaps of her beloved boy, the mother-of-four expressed her pride and love for the man he’s grown to be.

“Happy Birthday to my First Born Son!” the 57-year-old captioned one image of Rocco posed behind a fur shield in Malawi, Africa.

“A true Warrior with a beautiful Heart. Let the Sun shine!”

Another touching snap sees Madge reminiscing about the days when she could comfortably carry her son – then a toddler – in her arms.

“Once my baby always my baby. Happy Sweet 16!” she wrote alongside the black and white pic.

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It’s been a rocky year for the mother and son to say the least, but the slew of happy snaps would indicate that the dust has finally settled.

The superstar’s offspring had been at the very centre of a bitter custody dispute, refusing to return to his mother’s New York home after visiting dad Guy Ritchie and step-mum Jacqui Ainsley in December of 2015.

The pair’s case was unable to be settled due to the Material Girl’s commitments of an 8-month long tour, which received copious amounts of backlash due to her sloppy performances and tardy appearances as a result of the ongoing battle.

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While performing in Melbourne, the Queen of pop had an onstage meltdown, rambling to the crowd and calling her ex-husband a “son of a b–ch” in between taking swigs of straight liquor from a fans hip flask.

Later in that same performance, she dedicated a song to her son. Childhood photos of the blonde haired boy flashed across the big screens as she said: “If I have learned one thing in my life, it’s just go with it. If you just laugh, it doesn’t hurt as much.”

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After finally wrapping her time on the stage, Madonna made her way to London in a bid to mend the rift between her and her eldest son.

And apparently, some face-time was all it took for the pair to get back on track.

Since her touchdown in the UK, Rocco and his mum have been spending some much-needed, quality time together.

Just last month, Madge and her brood embarked on a charity trip to Africa, where they bonded as a family for the first time in a long while.

“Oh Africa you have filled our hearts with joy and appreciation!” she wrote beside one of the many shots that chronicled the family’s trip.

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This article was originally published on Woman’s Day.

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August 12, 2016

Baby boy found discovered unconscious in bath in Sydney

The eight-month-old was not breathing when paramedics found him

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A baby boy from Sydney’s west has been rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in a bath.

The eight-month-old was not breathing when paramedics found him, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.

He was found on Birch Street at North St Marys earlier this morning.

Police are currently investigating the matter.

More to come.

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August 12, 2016

Exes Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas exchange birthday tributes

The amicably divorced couple share sweet messages of love for each other on their birthdays.

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Melanie Griffith and her ex-husband have exchanged the sweetest well wishes for each other on their respective birthdays.

The amicable exes, who split after 18-years of marriage in 2014, celebrate their special days just one day apart.

To wish Antonio well, Melanie shared a humorous throwback of the pair from happier times.

Speaking to her 211,000 followers, she wrote: “Happy Birthday to my ruggedly handsome ex husband @antoniobanderasoficial. I will always love you.”

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Earlier this week, the Spanish actor penned his own message to the woman he called his wife for nearly two decades.

“Happy birthday Melanie,” the 56-year-old wrote in his native tongue beside a happy snap from the pair’s daughter Stella’s graduation. “A loving hug from Marbella.”

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In the lead up to her 59th, the Working Girl star sat down with People, to discuss her adjustment to life after divorce.

“It’s an interesting time. It’s just sort of nice. My kids are all great. They’re beautiful people,” she began.

“I’m single, and lonely, and bored, and confused – but then at the same time, totally curious. It’s almost like I have to throw myself out of the nest.”

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The pretty blonde and her former husband married in 1996, just one year after meeting on the set of Two Much.

Almost 20 years on, the pair announced their split with a joint statement after citing irreconcilable differences.

“We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalise our almost twenty years marriage in a loving and friendly manner honoring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together. – Melanie & Antonio,” their statement read.

In June, Melanie shared this tell-all note that seemingly celebrated her 2-year divorce anniversary. She deleted it shortly after uploading.

Fortunately, their split – unlike many other Hollywood A-listers before them – appeared to be an amicable one.

Giving the world a lesson on how to be harmonious exes, the pair reunited last year to attend their daughter Stella’s high school graduation.

“Mama, Stella and Papi. Our angel is amazing. Beginning the next chapter of her life! Freedom!!” the proud mum captioned a photo of the three embracing.

“Me and my fabulous kids! Stella, Alexander, and Dakota. My joy, my heart, my life is theirs,” the 59-year-old penned on Instagram alongside this snap of her three kids, all from different marriages.

While the Spanish actor has since found love with 36-year-old investment banker Nicole Kimpel, Melanie is happy working on herself and her modern family.

As well as Stella, Melanie is also the proud mother to Alexander Bauer, her son from her second marriage to Steven Bauer, while Fifty Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson is her daughter from her first marriage to Don Johnson.

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August 12, 2016

Three indoor plants that will naturally clean the air you breathe

These indoor plants will remove toxins from the air and make your home healthier.

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It’s official: indoor plants are having a major interiors moment (looking at you, fiddle leaf fig). But while plants like Devil’s ivy are undoubtedly stylish green-leafed additions to any space, they also possess the power to purify the air around you. Here, we’ve rounded up three of our favourite indoor plants that simultaneously remove toxins from your home. Because, a healthy home is a happy home.

SNAKE PLANT/MOTHER IN LAW’S TONGUE

One of the most resilient indoor plants of the bunch (you can leave it in your bedroom with low light, only watering it occasionally, and it will continue to thrive), the mother-in-law’s tongue is not only rich in colour, but toxin-fighting qualities, too.

According to research conducted by NASA, the mother-in-law’s tongue, also known as the snake plant, filters a chemical called formaldehyde, which is commonly found in cleaning products.

Not only that, this plant, differentiating from its green-leafed counterparts, absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen – perfect for purifying the air in your bedroom while you’re sleeping.

DEVIL’S IVY

This easy-to-keep beauty – it doesn’t require direct sunlight, but the soil should be kept moist – doubles as a lean, green toxin-obliterating machine.

All while sitting pretty in your bathroom or living room, Devil’s ivy, also known as golden pothos, fights against nasty toxins like xylene, benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. Just be sure to keep this plant out of reach of your cat or dog; when ingested, Devil’s ivy is toxic to pets.

Devil’s ivy brings the jungle vibes to this cute townhouse in Sydney.

PEACE LILY

When it comes to plants that remove toxins from the air, you can’t go past the elegant, simple-to-keep peace lily.

In all its white-and-green glory, this popular houseplant, which thrives without too much watering and little sunlight, works to naturally cleanse your home of pollutants like acetone – a nasty carcinogen inherent in polishes and paints.

Like Devil’s ivy, it’s best to keep this plant away from your pets.

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August 12, 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to Luton

Prince William and Catherine are continuing their efforts in supporting mental health awareness.

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Kensington Palace has announced that the royal couple will head up to the Bedfordshire town on Wednesday August 24 to carry out a series of engagements.

The proud parents have been extremely vocal about their desire to erase stigma surrounding mental health, and next Wednesday will be no different.

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Firstly, they’ll head to Bute Mills where Wills and Kate will meet local organisations doing ground-breaking work with young people, with a focus on mental health.

The couple, both 34, will be given a tour of the newly renovated building that serves as the new home for Youthscape.

They will then meet CHUMS, a mental health and emotional well-being service for children and young people.

The charity will discuss how they support young people dealing with or affected by suicide.

Returning to their royal duties since their holiday in France, the Luton engagement will then take the pair to Keech Hospice Care, where they will meet families, friends and volunteers of the establishment which supports both children and adults.

Concluding the visit, the duo will end on a fun note, checking out Hayward Tyler, a manufacturing company.

They’ll present the company with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade) and will open their newly built Centre of Excellence.

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‘Are you ok?’: Hugh Jackman’s latest selfie has fans concerned

Hugh Jackman’s recent Instagram post has caused his fans to fear something might be wrong.

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Hugh Jackman’s recent Instagram post has caused his fans to fear something might be wrong after the actor appeared much older and thinner looking than usual.

The 47-year-old is usually known for his beefy frame and fresh face but in his latest post the actor gives the thumbs up next to his fish dinner he caught earlier in the day and while he’s smiling, he looks a little frail.

Fans left comments expressing their concern for the star and asking if something was up.

“What happened to you Hugh? You are looking much older than your age,” wrote one.

Another user commented, “Looking 60 years old… What’s wrong with your look?”

But other users have suggested all is not as it seems and Hugh’s apparent weight loss and aged appearance could hint at him playing ‘Old Man Logan’ – an older version of his Wolverine character.

One commenter wrote: “Sweet! Old man Logan is here!”

The father-of-two is confirmed to appear for the eighth and final time for the third Wolverine film, which will be based on the ‘Old Man Logan’ comic books.

A dramatic look could add to the Wolverine movie’s edgier plot – producer Simon Kinberg said that the upcoming films will be R-rated.

“It’s a very radical, bold, different Wolverine than you’ve ever seen in any of these movies,” Kinberg said.

“It takes place in the future, and as you and others have reported, it is an R-rated movie. It’s violent; it’s kind of like a western in its tone. It’s just a very cool, different film.”

Whatever the reason – we still love Hugh (and everyone is entitled to one dodgy picture!).

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