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Schapelle’s new life outside Kerobokan

Almost two months after she was freed from jail, it seems Schapelle Corby is finally getting on with her life.

Almost two months after she was freed from jail, it seems Schapelle Corby is finally getting on with her life.

Almost two months after she was freed from jail, it seems Schapelle Corby is finally getting on with her life.

The convicted drug smuggler, who spent almost 10 years in Indonesia’s Kerobokan Prison, has been seen out and about in Bali looking relaxed and going about her everyday life.

The pictures, taken in early March, show Schapelle wearing a Balinese-style dress and sunglasses, and carrying a white clutch. The 36-year-old looked happy as she chatted to her half sister Mele Kisina.

Schapelle, who was released on parole in February, appeared for her second monthly parole meeting this week, where she refused to remove her motorbike helmet.

She only agreed to remove it after an official said they wouldn’t process her parole unless they could see her face. Schapelle then spent 10 minutes in counselling with a parole officer.

See the pictures of Schapelle in Bali here.

Schapelle chats to her half sister Mele Kisina as she walks through the busy streets of Bali.

After disguising herself upon her release, Schapelle now walks freely through the streets of Bali.

Schapelle is living in Bali with her sister Mercedes.

Schapelle smiles as she spends time catching up with her half sister Mele.

Schapelle was escorted by private security guards.

As part of her parole conditions, Schapelle must remain in Indonesia until 2017.

Schapelle arrives at the parole office for her parole meeting wearing a motorbike helmet.

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The Queen meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Rome on Thursday, where they met Pope Francis at the Vatican for the first time.
Queen Elizabeth exchanges gifts with Pope Francis

The monarch presented the Argentine-born pope with a hamper, containing 18 items from Buckingham Palace, Windsor, Sandringham and Balmoral.

It had two types of honey, a bottle of whiskey, ‘Coronation Best Bitter’, ‘Grandad’s chutney’, eggs and ‘Sandringham handmade aromatherapy soaps’.

In return the Pope presented Her Majesty with a lapis lazuli orb – a semi-precious stone – decorated with a silver cross of Edward the Confessor as a gift for the eight-month-old prince, with an inscription on the base that read ‘Pope Francis, to His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge’.

Pope Francis welcomes Queen Elizabeth to the Vatican City.

The Queen said Prince George “will be thrilled by that”.

The royal couple was also presented with a copy of the 1679 decree by Pope Innocent XI which turned Edward the Confessor into a saint for the Catholic Church.

It was the Queen’s seventh meeting with a head of the Roman Catholic Church.

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The worst celebrity facial hair

See which stars who look sexier sans facial scruff.
Mel Gibson, Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt

Remember way back when Brad Pitt debuted that wiry and woolly mess on his chin? You know, the infamous grey goatee that had everyone collectively – for the first time ever – thanking their lucky stars they weren’t Angelina Jolie?

Well that instance alone proves, case and point, that when it comes to facial fluff sometimes less, or much, much less, is more.

Whether some blokes just want to try to pull off a touch of ‘tache or cultivate a giant grizzly beard to twirl through their fingers, the fact remains that some fellas just can’t pull off facial fuzz.

Here are just some of the Hollywood facial hair offenders who should just dare to go bare.

Mel Gibson, Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt have all farmed facially offensive beards in the past.

Jude Law might find himself being confused with Ewan McGregor with this ginger tinged scruff.

Mel Gibson’s strange shaped beard suggests he’s retired from movies and is now a full time ringmaster of a travelling circus.

Joaquin Phoenix may have misunderstood the plot when he hid his face behind this giant bearded bush for his 2010 film titled ‘I’m still here.’

Johnny Depp doesn’t face much criticism when it comes to his looks but his thinning facial fuzz has certainly seen better days.

Wherever Matthew Mcconaughey put his shirt he should perhaps go and put his blonde peach fuzz there too.

Daniel Craig tried to do his best attempt at looking dapper but didn’t win too many fans with his ‘tache.

Brad Pitt literally looks like he shaved an animal and made a goatee chin wig with this woolly facial faux pas.

Channing Tatum’s chiselled chin is one of his best assets so it’s hard to understand why he’d want to cover it up with this thin line of facial fluff.

Let’s hope Pierce Brosnan grew this to get in character for his upcoming role as a lumber jack. We actually don’t care as long as he doesn’t make a Mamma Mia sequel.

If Russell Brand won’t even put a brush through his hair what is the likelihood he’s going to man-scape himself a tidy beard?

Baby faces and moustaches just do not mix Shia Labeouf.

Silver fox George Clooney isn’t doing himself any favours with this salt and pepper smattering on his face.

Well you don’t have to be as quick as Grease Lightning to pick up on the fact that John Travolta’s attempt at facial hair is not going to be a hit.

It seems baby faced Orlando can’t Bloom a full beard.

Yes Emile Hirsch ‘Into the Wild’ was a good film but your beard not so much. Perhaps your next adventure should be ‘Into the Barber Shop’?

Can someone tell Daniel Radcliff that JK Rowling didn’t include a scruffy moustache in Harry Potter’s character description?

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Nigella Lawson denied entry to US over drug admission

Nigella Lawson has been refused entry to the US because of her courtroom confession that she took cocaine.
Nigella Lawson

The 54-year-old cook was prevented from boarding a flight from London Heathrow to Los Angeles on Sunday morning.

The UK’s Daily Mail newspaper reports Nigella arrived alone at the airport on Sunday morning to catch a British Airways flight to LA.

She is believed to have checked in and passed security before being told she couldn’t board the plane.

US authorities are thought to have refused her entry to the country on the grounds that she admitted to using cocaine in a dramatic courtroom confession last year.

Nigella is now expected to hire lawyers to fight the ban, but that could take weeks, putting her career on US show The Taste in jeopardy.

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Australian model Robyn Lawley scores another cover

Curvaceous Aussie model Robyn Lawley has landed the cover of US Cosmo in her first ever full beauty spread.
Robyn Lawley Cosmopolitan cover

The Australian model from Sydney’s west is kicking goals in the fashion sphere and has just ticked off another triumph with a US Cosmopolitan cover and full beauty spread in the May issue of the magazine.

In an industry unlikely to embrace those beyond a small frame, no one was more surprised about the cover than the model herself who posted her excitement on social media.

Robyn shared the happy news on her official Facebook page on Tuesday, saying: “Had no idea, Cosmopolitan USA featured me as a second peel away cover !!! So awesome !!! I can’t wait to get an issue.”

The May issue of US Cosmopolitan is Robyn’s first ever beauty feature.

Robyn, who has been an advocate for size diversity since the beginning of her career, last year found herself on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about her ideas on body image.

“Saying you love your body actually works,” Lawley told Ellen. “It makes a positive rebound effect. And then you start loving your body. You start not caring about the little things.”

Robyn Lawley chatting about body image with Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen Show last year.

In the past, Robyn has also been dismissive of the “plus-size” tag that often precedes her moniker.

“Personally, I hate the term ‘plus-size’. It’s ridiculous and derogatory – it puts women down and it puts a label on them.”

Robyn first made international waves when she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia alongside other curvy models Tara Lynn and Candice Huffine in June 2011.

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NZ host calls average women ‘heifers’

New Zealand host Rachel Smalley admitted her comments were ''hurtful''.

According to stuff.co.nz, Newstalk ZB presenter Rachel Smalley thought that her microphone was turned off during a radio conversation yesterday morning.

She had been chatting on air about a story on the emergency contraceptive pill being less effective in a woman weighing more than 70 kilograms, and that the average weight of New Zealand women was 72 kilograms.

Smalley made an emotional apology this morning and said her comments that were broadcast were “hurtful”.

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Inside the Kardashians’ $150k Thai holiday palace

Like everything they do, when the Kardashians go on holidays they spare no expense!

Like everything they do, when the Kardashians go on holidays they spare no expense!

When the Kardashians go on holidays they spare no expense!

The A-list family have splashed out $150,000 per week on a lavish beach-side palace while holidaying in Thailand.

During their luxurious paradise getaway, the klan stayed at the exclusive Iniala beach house, situated on Natai Beach in Phuket.

The unique residence has 10 bedrooms spread over three ocean view villas and a spectacular futuristic penthouse.

The Keeping Up the Kardashian stars have also been taking advantage of the resort’s impeccable facilities, which include a stylish gym complete with an inbuilt boxing ring, a yoga and pilates room and an on-hand personal trainer.

Check out the incredible villas here!

The views from Iniala beach house are spectacular.

It has three beach front villas and a penthouse.

With beach and sunset views, the Kardashians are living it up in Thailand.

The Iniala beach house is situated on the beautiful golden sands of Natai beach.

Kylie Jenner is loving her luxury beachfront villa. Wouldn’t you?

Kendall Jenner tests out the boxing ring inside the resort’s stylish gym.

Imagine having a shower in this.

Kylie Jenner takes a mirror selfie inside her private villa.

The turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea.

Inside one of the amazing villas at Iniala beach house.

Inside one of the amazing villas.

The stylish gym is decked out with Antonio Cittero Technogym equipment and four original Muhammad Ali prints by Andy Warhol.

The Kardashians enjoyed complimentary spa treatments while staying at Iniala Beach House.

We couldn’t help but swoon over this very expensive looking bathroom.

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Celebrity skin secrets revealed

Infrared body wraps are the latest Hollywood weight-loss craze, so we decided to find out exactly which stars are loving the new treatment!

From the Kardashian’s to Miranda Kerr, stars are lining up to try the Infrared body wraps and discover the treatment’s apparent healthy benefits.

The theory is that the 50 minute session, which sees you lying on a massage table, wrapped in silicone bandages which gradually heat, causes you to sweat.

Your body’s natural cooling processes then kick into overdrive to try to cool you down. This process requires a lot of energy and also increases circulation and fat-burning.

Following a session, you’ll feel like you’ve done a workout – even though you haven’t moved (except to maybe check your phone or turn the page of your favourite book).

Sweating has a bunch of benefits including detoxing, skin conditioning, cardio fitness, relaxation and weight loss.

And while we’ve all heard the saying “if it sounds too good to be true it usually is’,  BodyMechanique’s Wendy Gilbert-Grey says it is not the case with this Formostar treatment.

“Formostar accelerates many biological functions in the body, it increases the number of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell in the front line of the body’s immune response,” she said.

“In short, it’s a great way to detox your body of heavy metals, body fluids and toxins.”

Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr, who has stripped down to show off her gorgeous bod for GQ magazine, is one of Wendy’s many clients.

“Looking and feeling great is one of my top priorities,” says Miranda who calls the treatment ‘magic’.

But Miranda isn’t the only model who uses the treatment. Jessica Gomes swings past for Formostar and Endermologie treatments when she’s in town before a big photoshoot.

According to Wendy, Love Child star Jessica Marais is also a fan of the treatments which decrease the appearance of cellulite whilst also shaping the body.

Related video: Miranda Kerr Shares Her Yoga and Beauty Mask Morning Workout

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Woman, 63, killed by shark in Tathra

Shocked onlookers at Tathra beach this morning. Photo: Twitter.

Shocked onlookers at Tathra beach this morning. Photo: Twitter.

Christine Armstrong, was swimming with friends between Tathra Wharf and Tathra Beach about 8.20am this morning.

Police said she fell behind the group of swimmers, turned back and was alone when the attack occurred. Human remains were found at the scene shortly after the attack.

The group, all regular early morning swimmers, are believed to be in treatment for shock.

“Emergency services are doing what they can for them but naturally they’re shocked and horrified by what’s occurred,” a police spokesman told reporters, adding that it wasn’t clear what type or size of shark was involved.

According to locals, this is the first shark attack in the area.

Emergency services, including the Westpac rescue helicopter and local fishing vessels, are continuing a search for both the body and the shark in sea to the north and south of Tathra headland, say NSW police.

Mrs Armstrong’s family released a statement this afternoon, saying she was “loved by many people”.

“She has been swimming at Tathra Beach for 14 years and was an experienced and committed member of the surf club,” the statement said.

“She was a senior surf club trainer for many years and swimming brought her much joy and many friends. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her, especially by Rob, her husband of 44 years.”

                                        Christine Armstrong. Picture: Supplied

                                        Christine Armstrong. Picture: Supplied

                                        Christine Armstrong. Picture: Supplied

Meanwhile, human remains believed to be that of a 38-year-old man who went missing on Saturday during an ocean dive off Perth have been found with possible shark bites.

The remains were found by WA Water Police divers near the dive site yesterday.

Police said that a preliminary investigation indicated that “the male may have received shark bites”.

However, they also said that the cause of death remained unclear and that the man’s friends had not seen a shark.

If the man was killed by a shark, he will become the first shark fatality in western Australian waters since a controversial shark cull began in January.

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Monaco royalty dazzle at Rose Ball

Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, and Princess Caroline let their hair down in Monte Carlo overnight at Monaco's annual Rose Ball.
Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, and Princess Caroline

Monaco’s royal family let their hair down in Monte Carlo at the weekend during one of the most hotly anticipated events on the European social calendar, The Rose Ball.

The ball, founded by Princess Grace in 1954, is a radiant spectacle that gathers together the big names in the Monégasque principality and Europe’s societal elite to mingle and raise money for the Princess Grace Foundation.

This year’s royal turnout included Princess Charlene, Prince Albert, and Princess Caroline – joined by her fun loving children, Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi, 26, and her daughter Charlotte Casiraghi, 27, who proved to be queen of the evening’s dance floor.

Well known designers, artists and actors were also on the guest list rubbing shoulders with the royals as they sipped on champagne and partied in the night away all in the name of charity.

Princess Chalene, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline

Princess Chalene, Prince Albert, Princess Caroline, Charlotte Casiraghi, Pierre Casiraghi, Beatrice Borromeo and Karl Lagerfeld headed up the guest list.

New mum Charlotte, 27, dazzled in a strapless silver gown as she joined Monaco’s royal family for the glamorous evening.

Prince Albert and his wife Princess Charlene arrived in style. The Princess opted for a smouldering one-shouldered navy and black gown.

Princess Caroline looked elegant with a grey silk cape with cream trim over a glamorous dress.

Chanel maestro Karl Lagerfeld joined the royals wearing black trousers, a black suit jacket as well as his trademark sunglasses.

Princess Charlotte was the belle of the ball as she animatedly danced the night away.

Prince Albert and his wife, Charlene were uncharacteristically affectionate all evening.

Caroline’s son Pierre Casiraghi looked handsome and his long term partner Beatrice Borromeo was equally as lovely in her dusty rose gown with matching fur shawl.

Princess Caroline appeared to be having a ball as she was seated next to French actor Guillaume Gallienne.

Dame Shirley Bassey was among the exclusive guest list.

Italian publisher and playboy Massimo Gargia arrived with his date to enjoy the festivities.

Princess Charlotte sits with friends after leaving her partner Gad Elmaleh and their son Raphaël home for the evening.

What a glamorous trio! Pierre Casiraghi escorts his sister, Princess Charlotte and his girlfriend Beatrice Borromeo to the ball.

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