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Home And Away: Brax’s lady loves

With his rugged good looks and bad-boy persona, Brax has always been a hit with the ladies. Have a look back at the women who have found a place in Brax's heart over the years...

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CHARLIE BUCKTON (Esther Anderson)

Ah, the forbidden romance. Brax is the leader of a surf gang. More often than not, he’s on the wrong side of the law. That’s exactly why his relationship with police officer Charlie is so scandalous. While investigating a fight at the surf club, Charlie asks Brax to step outside.

He mistakenly thinks she wants to get it on and kisses her. Charlie immediately arrests him for assaulting a police officer! Things continue to get flirty between the two and they eventually wind up in each other’s arms.

But, tragedy strikes when evil Jake Pirovic (Fletcher Humphrys) shoots Charlie. She eventually dies in hospital when it’s agreed to turn off her ventilator. Brax is devastated.

“Charlie will always be a big part of Brax’s history,” Stephen, 33, says of their relationship. “She’ll always be in his heart.”

RICKY SHARPE (Bonnie Sveen)

After Charlie’s death, the only woman who has managed to heal Brax’s broken heart is Ricky. But, their love story has been as rocky as a Foo Fighters concert. Ricky first arrives in the Bay to carry out her brother Adam’s (Martin Lynes) revenge plot against the Braxtons.

However, she comes to really care for Brax and refuses to do her brother’s bidding. When Ricky lands in court, Brax refuses to testify against her and she moves in with him.

Later, when Brax winds up in jail, Ricky decides to move on with hunky new doctor Nate (Kyle Pryor). Later, reunited with Brax, Ricky reveals her desire to start a family with him.

He slowly warms to the idea. Ricky finds out she’s pregnant on the day Jake Pirovic kills Brax’s brother Casey (Lincoln Younes).

“I always felt like Ricky and Brax were born for each other,” Bonnie says. “They are star-crossed lovers.”

NATALIE DAVISON (Catherine Mack)

Brax and Natalie were a different kind of twosome, and she helped bring out the bad boy’s good side. When school counsellor Natalie helps Casey, it brings her into contact with Brax. The attraction is immediate.

“He decides he’d like to try to build something with Natalie like he had with Charlie,” Stephen says.

When Brax and Natalie eventually break up, Natalie later leaves the Bay in search of her mother, who abandoned her as a child.

TEGAN CALLAHAN (Saskia Burmeister)

When Charlie breaks up with Brax because she suspects he’s in a drug deal, his ex-girlfriend Tegan begins a “friends with benefits” arrangement. River Girl Tegan is badly injured when a freak storm hits Summer Bay. She confesses to Charlie she loves Brax, but know he doesn’t love her. Tegan later dies in hospital.

HAYLEY O’CONNOR (Alyssa McClelland)

After lawyer Hayley passionately kisses Brax outside Angelo’s, they end up spending the night together. What’s more, Hayley scores a surfing lesson as well! But, when Brax learns Alyssa helped Jake get out of jail, he holds her responsible for Charlie’s death. Needless to say, there’s no more lip action for these two.

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July 29, 2016

Call the death midwife

70-80 per cent of people in the western world want to die at home, but only 16 per cent actually do. Could ‘death midwifes’ help us re-claim death?

Writer_contributorCat Rodie

There is no point beating about the bush. We’re all going to die at some point. And while we can’t do anything to change that, we can take steps to ensure that when the time comes, it is a ‘good death’.

Of course we probably all have different ideas about what a ‘good death’ might look like. But according to the Grattan Institute’s Dying well report, a good death includes elements such as dignity, privacy, access to spiritual or emotional support and a chance to say goodbye.

An increasing number of terminally ill people have been engaging a spiritual palliative care specialist or death midwife.

Sharon Tregoning is the director of Design Your Own Death. She says that death midwifery is essentially being with someone as they die and being “fully present” to their needs.

“It’s driven by the person who is dying and their loved ones. There is no standard approach. It’s about where they are in their journey and whether or not they are at peace with it,” she says.

Tregoning says that in the 21st century, death has been too medicalised.

“Health care was designed to deal with disease, not people.” She explains.

“They don’t look at the patient and their experience.”

The reality of this is that in many cases the dying are isolated. Most people die in hospitals or nursing homes, not in their community.

Tregoning says that the role of the death midwife is to bring death back into the community.

“We don’t even talk about death anymore,” she says.

In fact, Tregoning says that death has become such a taboo that people have no idea how to behave around a dying loved one.

Although it is a little morbid, the idea of planning your own funeral is now quite well accepted. Some funeral homes have built their business on the premise that you should pre-plan your own funeral to avoid the inevitable grief it will cause our loved ones.

And it’s not just the funeral logistics – it is common for the dying to request hymns or prayers for their own funerals.

But while having a say in your own funeral arrangements is common place, the concept of designing your own death is still confrontational.

“We plan holidays, we plan pregnancy and birth, why don’t we plan for a good death?” says Tregoning.

Most Australian states and territories have a health directive that can capture your medical wishes. But the non-medical wishes are just as important. Tregoning suggests that people also fill in an end of life plan form that asks questions such as where you want to be and who you want to be present (Tregoning notes that asking ‘who don’t you want to be present is also important.)

The reality is that a huge proportion of deaths happen suddenly, with no warning. So when you do have the opportunity to plan for your own death then Tregoning says you should make the most of it.

“It’s an absolute gift – create precious memories that will be treasured forever, work out what you do and don’t want and then make it happen.”

Of course no one really wants to confront their own mortality – but Tregoning hopes that over time this will change.

“If we can accept that we are going to die, then we can focus on living well, living consciously and living a good life,” she says.

“We can do death better.”

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July 29, 2016

5 foods that banish bloating

We all hate it, but preventing that dreaded food baby feeling is actually a lot easier (and tastier) then you think!

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That awful, bloated sensation can be brought on by a range of internal and external factors.

Alcohol, carbonated drinks, food allergies and your menstrual cycle are some of the most common catalysts of the food baby feeling, but resigning to abdominal discomfort is not your only answer.

Believe it or not but you can actually tackle bloating head-on by consuming the below five foods.

And even though eating more may be the last thing you feel like doing when you feel swollen, your body (and your taste-buds) will really thank you for it.

The Biggest Loser’s Tiffany noticed a shocking difference after eating the diet of her obese family.

1. Ginger

This ancient spice is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has been used for thousands of years as a medicine and digestive aid to help combat gas, bloating, indigestion and nausea.

Tip: Try slicing up some ginger and add to hot water for a soothing tea, or better yet, incorporate ginger into your daily diet by adding it to your stir fry and fresh juices to prevent abdominal swelling before it even begins.

2. Avocado

A little known fact about this glorious fruit is that it actually contains more potassium than nature’s energy bar, the banana. Potassium-rich foods help to flush sodium and fight water retention in in your body.

Tip: Add avocado to your morning smoothies or add it to your salads to prevent the food baby feeling.

Try this delicious almond and avocado smoothie from our friends over at Food To Love!

3. Pineapple

This sweet, tropical fruit contains the enzyme bromelain, which is considered to be a natural and effective digestion aid and bloating banisher.

Tip: Blend with mint and ice for a refreshing summer beverage.

4. Yogurt

Bloating can occur when the digestive tract struggles to process certain foods. Probiotics help the body build up good bacteria in the gut which assist in the efficiency of digestion and prevents the belly bloat.

Tip: Choose a natural yogurt with live cultures.

This tasty jerk salmon with yogurt potato recipe will do the trick!

5. Cucumber

You don’t just put cucumbers over your eyes to look the part when getting a facial. This hydrating fruit is packed full of quercetin which reduces puffiness, and works the same way when consumed.

Tip: Eat a side of cucumber with spicy foods to help cool your tongue and ease digestion.

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July 29, 2016

Sam Frost has pre-cancerous cells removed after abnormal pap smear

The former Bachelorette revealed her health scare on air to raise awareness.

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Radio host and TV personality Sam Frost has revealed she’s headed into surgery following a health scare.

The 27-year-old told listeners on her 2DayFM radio show that she’d recently had an abnormal pap smear result that showed “quite a bit of pre-cancerous cells”.

She says she decided to tell listeners about the “high-grade abnormality” in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of getting regular pap smears to test for cancerous cells.

Rove McManus’s co-host informed her audience that she was heading into surgery on Wednesday to have the cells removed, but that it was “nothing to be alarmed about”.

The former Bachelorette star announced her news live on air.

“It’s a really common thing,” Sam said. “And easily treated.”

Rove then hurriedly assured fans that everything was going to be OK.

“The biopsy has been done, everything’s fine,” Rove added: “You’re okay. No need for anyone to be panicking or anything like that.”

Sam agreed, explaining that she wanted to get it all out there so that people would get checked.

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“I wanted to have this opportunity to say to the ladies, and even the guys out there to get their girlfriends on board or their sisters: go to the doctors and get a pap smear.

“It is so uncomfortable and it’s the worst, and I know so many of my friends that put them off. It’s a really common thing and it’s so easily treated.”

She continued: “If you don’t catch it then obviously it advances into more scarier things. But if you get it at this [pre-cancerous] stage, easy-peasy, no dramas, (it’s) a nice, simple procedure.”

The former Bachelor star continued: “So, ladies, please call your GP, get it out of the way and just know that S Fro’s on your side.”

Sam has the support of her handsome beau, Sasha.

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7 times Hillary Clinton burned Donald Trump in her acceptance speech

Hillary Clinton took to the stage at the Democratic convention to deliver a stirring address, and to take a few shots at Republican rival Donald Trump.

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Hillary Clinton took to the stage at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia on Thursday to deliver a stirring address as she accepted her party’s historic Presidential nomination.

“It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise that I accept your nomination for President of the United States,” Clinton said to deafening applause.

And while she kept in tune with her party’s positive hopes for the future, Ms Clinton was scathing anytime she made reference to her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Here are seven times she zinged Trump in her speech:

1 “He spoke for 70 odd minutes and I do mean odd.”

2 “It’s just not right that Donald Trump can ignore his debts, and students and families can’t refinance theirs.”

3 “He also talks a big game about putting ‘America First.’ Well, please explain to me what part of ‘America First’ leads him to make Trump ties in China, not Colorado.”

4 “Now Donald Trump says, and this is a quote, ‘I know more about ISIS than the generals do….’ No, Donald, you don’t.”

5 “Do you really think Donald Trump has the temperament to be Commander-in-Chief? Donald Trump can’t even handle the rough-and-tumble of a presidential campaign.”

6 “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

7 “At first, I admit, I couldn’t believe he meant it either. It was just too hard to fathom – that someone who wants to lead our nation could say those things, could be like that. But here’s the sad truth: There is no other Donald Trump.This is it.”

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July 29, 2016

Being unfit is nearly as bad for you as smoking

We all know that being out of shape is bad for our health. But exactly how bad is it?

Writer_contributorCat Rodie

A new study from the US has found that being unfit is nearly as bad for you as smoking.

During the study, researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden gathered information from a large long-term database of information about the health of 1000 Swedish men.

The researchers used aerobic capacity as a measure of fitness. They explain that while we inherit some of our VO2 max from our parents, most of our endurance capacity is determined by lifestyle. Being active will increase your VO2 max, likewise, being sedentary or overweight will lower your V02 Max.

When it came to risk of death, the researchers found that smoking had the greatest impact. But aerobic capacity came a very close second.

The men in the group with the lowest VO2 max had a 21 per cent higher risk of dying prematurely than those with mid-range aerobic capacity, and about a 42 per cent higher risk of early death than the men who were the fittest.

While this study focuses on men, the message can’t be ignored. Being unfit can really hurt your health.

But, unlike smoking, fitness is fairly subjective. So how can you tell if you’re unfit?

Fitness specialist Jen Dugard says that most of us can gauge our fitness level by observing how we move in our day to day life.

“Can you walk up the stairs without stopping or being out of breath? Can you run around after your kids and play? Do you know you are eating and sleeping well? Do you move on a daily basis?” she says.

“If your fitness level is affecting your life in a negative way then your fitness level is not good!”

Dugard notes that if you want to get a specific measure of your fitness then doing something like a push up challenge (how many push ups can you do in a minute) is a good way to start.

If you think that you need to improve your fitness then Dugard suggests starting small.

“Getting up and moving more during the day is a good place to start. Track your steps, make sure you take the stairs where you can,” she says.

If you are already doing this then you can build on it by committing to exercise three times a week. Dugard suggests brisk walking, jogging or aerobic gym classes.

“Commit to training with a friend. Hire a PT and pay for it! Get out for a walk every day. Take the stairs. Play a sport. Even just walking to the shops instead of driving is a simple way to live more,” she says.

Dugard also says that if you want to improve your fitness it is important to make other tweaks to your lifestyle.

“Drink less alcohol, eat less sugar, replace white bread for whole meal bread. Make home cooked meals and eat less takeaways,” Dugard suggests.

Dr Frank Jones is the president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He agrees that we should take our fitness (or lack thereof) very seriously.

He says that he uses the acronym SNAP (smoking, nutrition, alcohol and physical activity) to educate his patients about their overall health.

“Snap is a really good way to keep yourself healthy,” he says.

But, Dr Jones also notes that your GP can be a great person to talk to if you want to improve your fitness.

“It’s a good idea to go and see your GP before you embark on a new exercise program,” he suggests.

Dr Jones also notes that when you are starting to make changes it’s good to take it slow and steady and be consistent.

“Start slowly, take it gently and try to stay motivated,” he says.

“Your health is your greatest gift.”

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July 29, 2016

7 upcoming true crime series to get obsessed with

Following the success of 'Making a Murderer' and 'Serial', here's what's up next in the true crime world.

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1.Southwest of Salem

This follows the story of the San Antonio Four, four Latina lesbian women in Texas who were accused, and wrongfully convicted of gang raping two girls, aged seven and nine, in 1994. The accused were aged just 19, 20 and 21 and were sentenced to a collective 92 and a half years in prison for their alleged crimes.

The film fights to prove that the womens’ convictions came about due to bias against their sexual orientation. “As lesbian low income women of color, these women hold intersecting identities that make them the most vulnerable to incarceration and juror bias,” says director Deborah S. Esquenazi.

2. Tower

The story of the first mass school shooting in America. Tower, which premiered at SXSW film festival this year, is the terrifying true story of Charles Whitman, an ex-Marine, who climbed the tower on the University of Texas campus and shot 49 people, killing 16, in 1966.

Charles, who was later found to have a tumour on his brain, was a trained sniper and shot many of his victims from bonkers distances. Tower, directed by Keith Maitland, combines archived footage and animation to tell the story of that day when, as Keith says, “when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.” How’s that for a tagline?

3. Captive

Netflix’s next look at true crime. This eight-part series is set to look at delicate hostage situations around the world. According to Variety, “The episodes look at a wide range of situations from the viewpoint of everyone involved: the victims and their families back home, the negotiators, business leaders, government officials and the kidnappers.”

4. Entering Hades

This is miles off being done but it looks smashing. Rumoured to feature Michael Fassbender as the lead, Entering Hades is set to be the film version of the story of Jack Unterweger, an Australian journalist and minor celebrity who shocked the country when it emerged that he’d killed up to 11 prostitutes across several different continents.

5. Suspect

Suspect will cover Chillenden murders which occurred in 1996 when mum Lin Russell and her daughter Megan were murdered with a hammer in a bungled robbery attempt. Megan’s younger sister Josie was also attacked but survived. Michael Stone has been in prison for the crime since but maintains his innocence. Suspect is set to examine the evidence and take a look at whether he is indeed the right man.

6. JonBenet Ramsey

A huge sensation in the US, the murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey has never been solved. Although plenty of fingers have been pointed. This upcoming series on the murder and the subsequent investigation is set to air later this year.

7. Law & Order: True Crime – The Menendez Brothers Murders

The one everyone in America is talking about at the moment. Based on the murders committed by the handsome and wealthy Mendendez brothers, Law& Order: True Crime is set to be scripted like OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. In 1989 Lyle and Erik, 18 and 21, killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. They are currently serving life without parole.

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July 29, 2016

When life imitates art: Celebrities who fell in love on set

We check out all the stars who fell head over heels on set.

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The story of the moment Heath Ledger fell in love with Michelle Williams is so Hollywood, it could be its own movie!

In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Brokeback Mountain, cast and crew have shared their memories from the iconic 2005 film.

Screenwriter Diana Ossana, who won an Oscar for her work on the film, was lucky enough to witness firsthand the chemistry between Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams for the very first time.

“The first day we filmed that scene where Michelle’s character is on the toboggan and falls off the sled, and Ennis is with her – they’re laughing,” she told Out magazine, naming Heath’s character of Ennis Del Mar. “Well, on the third take, Michelle fell off the sled, and at the bottom of the hill she was crying. She’d twisted her knee, and we had to call someone to take her to the hospital.”

She continued: “Heath was not about to let her go alone, and as he was getting into the vehicle with her he was smoothing her hair back. I remember him looking at her, and she looking up at him with these wide eyes. She was almost startled by the attention he was giving her, but you could see it every day from thereon. For him it was truly love at first sight. He was so taken with her.”

The setting allowed the two actors, who would eventually welcome daughter Matilda in 2005, to get to know each other.

“It was an intimate project in that way. We’d wake up and make breakfast for each other, and hang out. Heath and Michelle fell in love. It was a really special, special time,” Jake Gyllenhaal told the publication.

Inspired by Heath and Michelle’s beautiful on-set romance – we take a look at the celebrities who have mixed business with pleasure and, not surprisingly, there’s a lot of them! We look at our top Hollywood romances that have blossomed on-set.

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary! A part from being one of Hollywood’s steamiest couples, the duo are the proud parents to daughter Everly.

No itch here! the duo danced their way into our hearts and stepping up for one hot romance, after meeting on the set of 2006 dance flick Step Up.

And clearly the passion is well and truly alive with Channing gushing, “This woman, 11 years together, 7 married. Happy anniversary Cake. Thank you baby I love you. Plus you look daaaaaaaaanmm!!!” And the feeling is mutual for his wife, who simply penned, “7 years ❤️” Check out Channing dish on their steamy sex life in the next slide!

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Game of Thrones fans everywhere rejoice! On Sunday March 3, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie made their first official red carpet debut as a couple at the Olivier Awards in London.

“I fell in love with my co-star,” Kit confessed on The Jonathan Ross Show, as a photo of the pair flashed across the screen. “This is Rose, who plays Ygritte, who I’ve met, who is just the loveliest girl and she could do so much better!”

Heath Ledger was completely besotted with Michelle Williams when they worked together on the iconic 2005 film, Brokeback Mountain.

The film’s screenwriter, Diana Ossana was one of the lucky ones that saw the moment Heath met Michelle, revealing: “For him it was truly love at first sight. He was so taken with her.” The pair were together from 2004–2007 and welcomed daughter Matilda in 2005. Tragically, Heath passed away in 2008 from an accidental overdose of prescription medicine.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt met on the set of their 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith.

For years they denied they fell in love on set, as Brad was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time, but in 2008 Brad finally came clean and confessed while referencing their children getting to watch the film: “Not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love.” The pair created one of the steamiest flicks of the year and in 2005 became the industry’s biggest power couple… Brangelina. They are now parents to six kids.

Brad’s ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, had a string of failed romances after their hugely publicised divorce in 2005. But she bounced back when she worked with Justin Theroux on the set of the 2010 film, Wanderlust.

“I thought he was very sweet and he was always very nice. But I remember thinking he was very dark. At first you think he could be like a serial killer, but he is actually the nicest person in the world.” The pair announced their engagement in 2012 but are yet to tie the knot.

In 2000, Julia Roberts met cameraman, Danny Moder on the set of The Mexican, in which she starred alongside Brad Pitt. In a real life the Notting Hill actress, she once said: “He made me believe in myself in a whole brand-new way.” They married in 2002 and have three children together.

Golide Hawn and Kurt Russell… AKA the reigning couple of Hollywood met in 1984 on the set of Swing Shift and have been together ever since. The pair have never married but are more in love than ever.

Penelope Cruz oozes seduction so it’s no wonder that her Vicky Cristina Barcelona co-star, Javier Bardem fell in love with her. The pair wed in 2010 and have two children together.

Pivoting into Natalie Portman’s heart on the dance floor of Black Swan is Benjamin Millepied, who starred and choreographed the film. The gorgeous duo married in 2012 and welcomed son Aleph in 2011.

They are one of Tinseltown strongest couples… Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., who met while working on the ’90s classic I know What You Did Last Summer. They married in 2002 and have two kids.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds win the award for the funniest couple (seriously, go to their Instagram accounts). The parents to baby James met while filming Green Lantern and married in 2012.

Jackie and Michael from That 70’s Show made #relationship goals come true when actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher finally got together in real life. The pair made hearts melt when they had a baby girl, Wyatt, while it’s believed they secretly tied the knot earlier this month.

Honourable mention goes to The Notebook’s Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

They embodied Noah and Allie and were the dream couple… #NeverForget! Sadly, the pair split in 2007.

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Chelsea Clinton: ‘I’m a very proud daughter’

Chelsea Clinton offers a warm and intimate portrait of her mother in a bid to build the American voter’s trust.

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Chelsea Clinton might become a woman whose bragging rights will be having two presidents for parents.

On Thursday in the US the 36-year-old, who spent her childhood growing up in the White House, took to the stage of the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia to pay tribute to her mother, and perhaps future president.

There have been a lot of issues discussed in the long lead up to America’s November election but in the end it might come down to trust – and Hilary is a presidential candidate that is struggling to connect with voters because of her perceived trustworthiness. It’s a weakness that the Republican Party has poked and prodded at since before the 68-year-old threw her hat in the ring.

So during her live address Hilary’s only child, Chelsea offered a packed crowd at the Wells Fargo Center a warm and deeply personal portrait of her mother.

“I am here as a proud American, a proud Democrat, a proud mother, and tonight in particular, a very, very proud daughter,” Chelsea said on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

Hillary Clinton stepped on stage after being introduced by daughter Chelsea.

Sharing anecdotes about her “wonderful, thoughtful, hilarious mother” leaving sweet notes for her while overseas trying to understand problems of the world, Chelsea’s eyes were beaming with pride.

“People ask me all of the time ‘How does she do it, how does she keep going amid the sound and fury of politics?'” Chelsea said. “Here’s how, because she never, ever forgets who she is fighting for.”

Hillary Clinton tweeted an photo showing her and Bill Clinton holding their grandson Aidan when he was born in June 2016.

Chelsea also acknowledged Hillary’s own mother, Dorothy Rodham, the woman whom her mother, the former-First Lady moved into the White House to help raise her.

“Mum, Grandma would be so, so proud of you tonight,” Chelsea said.

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Moments before taking to the stage herself Hillary Clinton tweeted a photo watching from backstage. The presidential hopeful said she was “so proud” of her daughter.

Earlier this week Chelsea Clinton took aim at her long-time friend Ivanka Trump during a live panel discussion with Glamour magazine.

Joined by fellow DNC speakers Lena Dunham and America Ferrera, Chelsea confronted Donald Trump’s eldest daughters claims about her father’s policy on equal pay.

Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump during friendlier times in 2014.

Before introducing her father at the Republican Party’s Convention in Cleveland last week Ivanka said that her father had women’s rights in his sights.

“As president, my father will change the labour laws that were put in place at a time when women were not a significant portion of the workforce and he will focus on making quality childcare affordable and accessible for all,” Ivanka told a crowd of more than 20,000.

But when asked by Glamour’s editor-in-chief Cindy Leive about Ivanka’s comments regarding how her father “would fight for” equal pay Chelsea was very pointed in her response.

“I would ask, ‘How would your father do that?’” Chelsea tested. “Given it’s not something he’s spoken about, there are no policies on any of those fronts on his website, not last week, not this week. So I think the ‘how’ question is super important. In politics and in life.

She added: “So it really matters to me that my mum in this election consistently has told you how she’s going to do everything, whether that’s on gun control or protecting a woman’s right to choose … she also tells you how she’s going to pay for it.”

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July 29, 2016

Bachelorettes Mia and Laura didn’t feel a connection with Richie

The eliminated Bachelorettes reveal the reason why it didn’t work out with the handsome rope technician.

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Thursday’s action-packed episode of The Bachelor Australia had the recipe for a romantic love story.

With helicopters, the show’s first kiss and a Woman’s Day shoot, the episode was rearing for the perfect fairytale… We imagine Janey was loving it!

While mansion-packed bachelorettes can’t wait to get to know the handsome rope technician, two of the ladies simply weren’t feeling the magic.

After Richie failed to present Mia and Laura with a rose, the eliminated ladies are revealing their thoughts on why it just didn’t work out with Mr. Cool Bananas.

“He is definitely not my type at all, he just didn’t do it for me,” Laura (R) admits.

LAURA – project manager, 25

Describe your Bachelor experience in three words.

Exciting, nerve-wracking and endearing!

Did you feel like you had an adequate amount of time to really get to know Richie?

I got enough for me. I got enough to realise that there wasn’t enough for us to continue on.

I didn’t feel a connection, and he wasn’t quite my type or my cup of tea so if I was to stay on, I’d be staying on for the wrong reasons.

Could you pick a favourite to win?

Alex or Nikki. Alex has the white rose and she seems quite smitten by him, and Nikki fits in with his lifestyle and she lives in the same state as him.

Have you moved on since leaving the show?

Yes actually, I’ve been dating my vending machine at work!

Mia (L) hopes to attain some modelling work after appearing on the show.

MIA – student/former athlete, 24

How would you describe the overall experience of The Bachelor?

I thought it was really great! Even though Richie and I weren’t compatible, I still made some really good, long-time friends.

Do you feel like Richie spent enough one-on-one time getting to know you?

We had a little chat about family, but I didn’t get a lot of one-on-one time. Everyone wanted the attention on our group date but I wasn’t going to be aggressive. If he wanted to talk to me that was fine, but if he didn’t then that was also fine.

Who do you think will win Richie’s heart?

I think it could be Nikki as she had the first date, and Alex definitely made an impression but she has a child and Richie wants to travel… so I don’t know.

What’s next for you?

I just finished my personal training course so I’m hoping to get a job in that soon, and hopefully I’ll get some opportunities in modelling or TV from the show.

Have you found love since the show?

I ended up back with my ex-partner, but we recently decided to take some time apart to figure out what’s next. Hopefully it works out!