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Former beauty queen dies after cosmetic surgery

<p>Former beauty queen Jaquelin Carrieri, 48, has sadly passed away following complications from cosmetic surgery. </p> <p>The mother-of-two from Argentina suffered a blood clot and passed away at an unnamed clinic in Los Angeles, California on Sunday October 1st. </p> <p>A post on her Instagram page confirmed the tragic news. </p> <p>"We want to inform our followers today of some sad news," the post began. </p> <p>"Jaquelin Carrieri, who was Queen of Punta del Agua District and Deputy Queen of San Rafael Department in 1996, has passed away.</p> <p>"From Reinas de San Rafael, we want to extend our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time." </p> <p>According to another statement posted on Facebook the following day, Carrieri passed away from a "stroke" caused by cosmetic surgery.</p> <p>"Jaquelin Carrieri has passed away," the statement began.</p> <p>"She was a woman of great talent, an actress in one of our department’s plays that was being performed at the Roma Theatre until just a few days ago.</p> <p>"Jaquelin also owned a high-end fashion store called Jaquelin Carrieri Boutique, which unfortunately had to close its doors during the pandemic.</p> <p>"She was well known for dressing the San Rafael pageant queens for many years, making their dresses shine during the Vía Blanca and Carrusel Vendimial parades.</p> <p>"In her youth, she was also Deputy Queen of the San Rafael en Vendimia festival.</p> <p>"She passed away in Los Angeles, California, due to a stroke that may have been caused by cosmetic surgery". </p> <p>Carrieri was just days away from celebrating her 49th birthday, and grieving friends have taken to social media to share their heartache. </p> <p>"Dear Jaqui yesterday I sent you a message for your birthday and I was surprised you didn't answer. Today on TV I heard this terrible news. I will always love you and I'm broken. Lots of light and love to you," one friend said. </p> <p>"All of us who had the pleasure of knowing you and sharing moments of our lives with you know what a wonderful person you were, a beautiful woman in every sense, always with your smile and your glamour," her close friend Jorgelina Olivera said. </p> <p>"Honestly your departure has taken me by surprise and I still can’t believe it.</p> <p>"Thank you, a thousand thanks for coming into my life and painting it with so much joy and happiness.</p> <p>"It was a pleasure to share moments with you, and I will be eternally grateful.</p> <p>"May God welcome you into His glory. It’s not a goodbye but a see you soon, my beautiful and dear Jaquelin".</p> <p>Carrieri leaves behind a son, Julian and daughter, Chloe. </p> <p><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Former beauty queen collapses and dies at just 25

<p>Former beauty queen Jessica Whalley has been named as the woman who died at ex-English soccer star Michael Owen’s stables. </p> <p>The 25-year-old worked at Manor House Stables in Cheshire, northwestern England, as a transport manager. </p> <p>Reportedly, Jessica felt ill at around 8:50am, and emergency services raced to attend to her in the racing yard, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.</p> <p>Police have stated that the tragic incident is not being treated as suspicious, explaining with their own statement that “at around 8.50am today, police were made aware that a 25-year-old woman had collapsed at a stables on Old Coach Road, Malpas.</p> <p>"Emergency services attended the location and, despite the best efforts of all those involved, the woman sadly died at the scene.</p> <p>"The death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner."</p> <p>Michael Owen is said by <em>The Sun</em> to have been emotional in the wake of the loss, with one woman sharing on Facebook that it was “so sad seeing him and all his staff in tears today … after such a shock to them … [at] such a young age.</p> <p>"No health problems[,] 25 is no age ... life really is too short for we never really know how long we have ... thoughts go out to her family and friends."</p> <p>The National Association of Racing Staff CEO George McGrath had kind words for the late Jessica as well when he explained that she “was a much loved and respected member of the racing community and taken from us at much too early in age."</p> <p>Manor Farm Stables later released a statement, and tribute to their “valued member”, writing that “it is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a much-valued member of our team died at work this morning.</p> <p>"The family have been informed and both the family and the team at Manor House request privacy at this time."</p> <p>Jessica - or ‘Jess’ to her friends - has been remembered as a hard worker, a respected member of the racing community, and a “much loved” friend. But her professional history isn’t limited to the stables, as the young woman once found passion in the beauty circuit. </p> <p>In 2019, Jessica had the honour of representing the United Kingdom in the Miss Tourism Universe pageant, an event that took place in Beirut and aired on MTV. And in the competition, Jessica made it to the final ten. </p> <p>And it was one of Jess’s friends who shared the final picture ever taken of Jessica, taken a mere three days before, writing alongside the picture that it was “heartbreaking to hear Jess lost her life today at the tender age of 25.</p> <p>“She was riding out doing what she loved. We had so many great times working in Dubai.</p> <p>“May she rest in peace.”</p> <p><em>Images: Facebook</em></p>

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Willie Nelson’s former Tennessee home hits the market

<p dir="ltr">The former home of country music legend Willie Nelson has been listed for sale, and the folklore surrounding it is just as interesting as the home itself.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to property records, the 150-acre property and its pastures, woods, trails, and cabin have been owned by just two people, including the <em>Georgia On My Mind</em> singer.</p> <p dir="ltr">“From what we can find from tax records, there have only been two owners. One is the current seller and different members of that family. And the other is Willie Nelson,” Ross Welch, one of the two Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty agents representing the property, said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This was one of the properties that the IRS seized when Willie was not paying taxes.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Before the IRS seized the home in the early 1990s, Nelson lived there from the early 1960s.</p> <p dir="ltr">After settling his tax debt in 1993, the property was returned to the family that had owned it, who then sold it on to the current owners.</p> <p dir="ltr">“From what we have been told and what we’ve seen on tax records, it was seized by the IRS and then the IRS went back to the family that had previously owned it and asked if they wanted to buy it back for pennies on the dollar,” Matt Lawson, the second agent representing the home, explained.</p> <p dir="ltr">Prior to its complicated ownership, Nelson built the property’s rustic log cabin, which features lime and mortar from the property in the shower and fireplace.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 1970, another home on the property caught fire while the singer wasn’t inside, sparking the story in which he rushed home to rescue his beloved guitar Trigger and a pound of marijuana, per <em><a href="https://tasteofcountry.com/willie-nelson-nashville-house-cabin-estate-for-sale-pictures/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taste of Country</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The events described in Nelson’s hit <em>Shotgun Willie</em> also reportedly took place while he lived at the home and earned him the nickname, though Lawson hasn’t found concrete evidence to confirm the stories.</p> <p dir="ltr">“One of the biggest stories that I wish I had concrete proof of is that this is the place where he got the nickname ‘Shotgun Willie,’” he said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There’s a ton of just wild stories about him out there.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The sprawling property has been listed for $2.5 million ($AUD 3.9 or $NZD 4.3 million).</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c1a37b8e-7fff-97f7-ca7c-427777b5e5e8"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @willienelsonofficial (Instagram) / Realtor.com</em></p>

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Former Gatsby-esque home of Peta Toppano hits the market

<p dir="ltr">The luxe mansion and former home of Aussie TV star Peta Toppano is set to sell at auction in November with an eye-watering price guide of $6 million ($NZD 6.6 million).</p> <p dir="ltr">Nestled in Pymble, on Sydney’s north shore, The Knoll is one of the oldest homes in the area, having been built in 1906.</p> <p dir="ltr">Toppano, known for her roles in <em>The Young Doctors</em> and <em>Home and Away</em>, lived in The Knoll with her family, including her parents, cabaret artist Enzo Toppano and soprano Peggy Mortimer, in the 1970s.</p> <p dir="ltr">Toppano even tied the knot at the home with Prisoner co-star Barry Quin in 1979.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 1684-square-metre property boasts plenty of Federation charm, with soaring three-metre ceilings and timber flooring throughout, a stone-wrapped kitchen, a family room with the original fireplace,and the original maids quarters with a separate staircase leading to the five bedrooms on the second floor.</p> <p dir="ltr">Outside, the property features large terraces, as well as a pool and a sauna underneath it, and a separate room behind the double carport that could serve as a studio, teenager’s retreat.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Knoll was part of the Pymble Station Estate, a subdivision of orchards between 1893 and 1910, and maintains some of the original features, including its circular driveway, sandstone foundations, the maids quarters and the wine cellar.</p> <p dir="ltr">Jessica Liu, one of the two agents at Marshall Chan Yahl real estate group that is managing the sale, said that the residence’s rich history has been imbued with contemporary comforts, such as a modern kitchen, saltwater pool, and new designer lights.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-pymble-140679755" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The home</a> is scheduled for auction on November 19 with a price guide of $6 million, having last been sold in 2015 for $3.375 million ($NZD 3.73 million).</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-1afe82f5-7fff-0f33-360f-8559f7534aca"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Twitter, Marshall Chan Yahl Real Estate Group</em></p>

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Dolly Parton’s former family home hits the market

<p dir="ltr">A huge part of country star Dolly Parton’s past has hit the market for a whopping $3.5 million. </p> <p dir="ltr">The stunning multi-million dollar estate located at 933 Millican Grove Rd, Sevierville, TN was owned by the singer as well as her parents beforehand. </p> <p dir="ltr">The luxurious estate dates back to 1917 and sits on a lavish 1,548 sq ft, considered to be a “lovely piece of Sevier County's history”.</p> <p dir="ltr">Dolly’s parents, Lee and Avie Lee Parton, bought the 1,548-square-foot home in 1984 known as “Red Top”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The former Parton household boasts three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and is situated near schools, perfect for a growing family. </p> <p dir="ltr">The lucky owner will also be treated to an exquisite large dining room, porches, as well as a barn and a restroom. </p> <p dir="ltr">From late 2008 to March 2022, Dolly lived on her tour bus “Suite 1986” which is now up for rent. </p> <p dir="ltr">The tour bus comes complete with Dolly’s closets that still contain her old wigs and clothes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Realtor.com/Getty</em></p>

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“Goodbye Little Darlin’”: Johnny Cash fan snaps up singer’s former home

<p dir="ltr">After just two months on the market, the sprawling ranch Johnny Cash built in the hills of California has been snagged by a generous local fan.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/property/real-estate/walk-the-rooms-inside-the-house-that-johnny-cash-built" target="_blank" rel="noopener">With an asking price of $US 1.795 million</a> ($NZ 3.16 million), the home’s new owner paid an extra $55,000 ($NZ 96,000) for the keys to the six-acre ranch.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Ring of Fire singer reportedly built the ‘60s style compound in Ventura, California, in 1961 as an escape from Los Angeles and a place where he and his wife, Vivian, could raise their two daughters.</p> <p dir="ltr">Unlike other celebrity neighbours, it seems that Cash was on friendly terms with the locals, with residents from the nearby village of Casitas Springs recalling Cash setting up speakers on the hillside outside his home and playing concerts for the people living below, per <em><a href="https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/johnny-cash-fan-buys-the-singers-former-ranch-in-ventura/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">realtor.com</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In 1966, the couple divorced, with Cash marrying June Carter two years later and relocating to Nashville.</p> <p dir="ltr">Vivian later offloaded the five-bedroom home in the 1970s.</p> <p dir="ltr">Even after all these years, the property still features details from when Cash called it home, including a wall-mounted timetable and painted ceilings “imbued with glitter”, according to <a href="https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8736-Nye-Rd_Ventura_CA_93001_M13740-10847" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the listing</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">His wood-panelled studio has also been preserved. Built with high windows, the studio was designed so the six-foot singer could look out without others being able to see in.</p> <p dir="ltr">The panelled walls, wagon wheel chandeliers and curved brick fireplace in the living room also add to the rustic feel of the home’s interior.</p> <p dir="ltr">Outside, you’ll find cypresses and oak trees, a large pool and spa, and a hillside barbecue area where Cash taught his daughters to shoot - with spent shells still being found there sometimes.</p> <p dir="ltr">With the property being zoned for livestock and plenty of fields ready for planting, it’ll be up to the new owner to decide on the fate of the iconic home.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-8af7ee9c-7fff-2727-11fc-3aff09f13210"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Realtor.com / Getty Images</em></p>

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Shock death of former Miss Canada at just 21

<p>Young Canadian influencer and model Tanya Pardazi has tragically died while learning to skydive.</p> <p>At only 21, Pardazi was involved in a solo skydiving incident on August 27, in Innisfail Ontario.</p> <p>“The skydiver released a quickly rotating main parachute at a low altitude without the time/altitude required for the reserve parachute to inflate,” Skydive Toronto said in a statement.</p> <p>Pardazi was a philosophy student at the University of Toronto, and had gained a large following of over 95,000 on TikTok.</p> <p>Tanya was also a model, cheerleader and former Miss Canada contestant who talked all things self-esteem, relationships, make-up and animals with her diverse fanbase.</p> <p>“What Tanya did during 21 years, I think many people fail to fulfill even in 80 or 90 years,” said the eulogist at her funeral, according to Canada’s National Post.</p> <p>The University of Toronto cheer squad shared a heart-warming tribute on Instagram. “Forever part of our team and in our hearts, Tanya Pardazi was one in a million.”</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; 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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; 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It's very hard to process. It's been a couple of days, but we still don't even believe it."</p> <p><em>Images: TikTok / Instagram</em></p>

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Former housekeeper shares things she would never use in a hotel room

<p dir="ltr">After working as a housekeeper for many years, Tara knows a thing or two about hotel rooms. </p> <p dir="ltr">The former cleaner has made a frank admission about what goes on behind closed doors when cleaning and tidying hotel rooms for the next guests. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Hate to break it to you, things aren’t as clean as you think they are,” Tara said on her TikTok.</p> <p dir="ltr">She went on to list the things she would never use in hotel rooms after her years in the industry, beginning with basic kitchenware. </p> <p dir="ltr">“The first thing I would never ever use is the coffee pot or any of the glassware.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Usually the housekeeper rinses these things out in the bathroom sink and dries them off with the same rag they clean the rest of the room with.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The next thing she avoids using or touching is the ice bucket.</p> <p dir="ltr">“A lot of times people just innocently use these as water dishes for their pets but then other times, people do much worse things to these buckets... and I don’t ever want to talk about that,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">She also advises travellers to remove the bedspread as soon as you check in to your hotel room. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Take that s*** off the bed the minute you walk in there and do not put it back on the bed,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“They are so filthy, they only get washed once a year unless there’s a visible stain on them.</p> <p dir="ltr">“So unless someone has puked, bled, p***ed or s*** on them, they do not get washed for an entire year.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Seriously, I’ve seen some things.”</p> <p dir="ltr">In a follow-up video, she explained why parts of hotel rooms are neglected during the cleaning process. </p> <p dir="ltr">“You would actually get in trouble if you took too long to clean hotel rooms and you would get in trouble for backing up the laundry if you’re sending down too many bedspreads and blankets and things like that.”</p> <p dir="ltr">She added, “Totally depends on hotel, training, employee and management but I’m turned off for life because of what I’ve seen.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: TikTok</em></p>

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Former flight attendant reveals five things to never do on a plane

<p dir="ltr">After spending countless hours on a plane during her career as a flight attendant, Kat Kamalani has learned a few things about on-board etiquette and rules. </p> <p dir="ltr">Now, she has shared five things she would never do on a plane journey, and has warned travellers about the inner workings of plane culture. </p> <p dir="ltr">In a now-viral TikTok video titled "Five things [she] would never do as an (ex) flight attendant”, she outlined the things every traveller should know. </p> <p dir="ltr">Firstly, she recommends everyone bring their own snacks onboard, as Kat says, "you never know what's going to happen". </p> <p dir="ltr">No matter how short your flight is, it's always a good idea to bring something small to eat on your journey to accommodate for your own tastes, preferences and potential allergies. </p> <p dir="ltr">Secondly, Kat warns passengers to "never drink the hot water on the airplane". </p> <p dir="ltr">While this seems like a bizarre tip, Kat has made an entirely separate video on why she always abides by this rule. </p> <p dir="ltr">She revealed that the water tanks on planes are "never, ever" cleaned, so the water can be pretty gross in there. </p> <p dir="ltr">According to Kat, the flight attendants and pilots themselves refuse to drink anything from these tanks.</p> <p dir="ltr">For the same reason, she says not to drink anything unless it comes from a bottle or can.</p> <p dir="ltr">Number three is pretty simple: always obey the flight attendants.</p> <p dir="ltr">As the fourth rule, she says travellers should never divulge too much personal information to people sitting next to them on a plane.</p> <p dir="ltr">While your seat neighbours could seem friendly, they are strangers at the end of the day. </p> <p dir="ltr">Finally, Kat gives people one last tip, saying “Please don't walk around with your shoes off," accompanied with a vomit-face emoji.</p> <p dir="ltr">Kat’s tips struck a chord with viewers, as one user posted in the comment section, "As an ex flight attendant as well, I agree with all of this!!"</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: TikTok</em></p>

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Record listing of Kenny G's former waterfront estate

<p dir="ltr">The sprawling Washington estate formerly belonging to saxophonist Kenny G has <a href="https://www.mansionglobal.com/listings/5774061-42122-re-undisclosed-98004?mod=chiclet&amp;pos=5&amp;page=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hit the market</a> for an eye-watering $US 85 million ($AU 121 or $NZ 134 million) - claiming the title of most expensive listing in the greater Seattle area.</p> <p dir="ltr">Sitting on four acres, the 1100-square metre mansion was designed by celebrity architect Richard Landry and features a “very European feel to the exterior” of sandstone and glass, according to listing agent Anna Riley.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s the premier address we have in Washington,” Ms Riley said. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Most properties in Hunts Point are 1 acre. This one is 4.3 acres on Lake Washington, a beautiful fresh-water lake. It’s a really rare, world-class property.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The property also boasts plenty of celebrity-worthy amenities, including a pool, a tennis court, a four-bedroom staff house, a pool cabana with changing rooms and showers, and a dock big enough to house a 150-foot yacht, a seaplane and jet skis.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It has an unrivalled dock. It’s almost like having your own marina,” Ms Riley said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Inside the home, you’ll find high ceilings with custom mouldings, a wood-panelled office, and a two-storey formal dining room that features 24-carat gold leaf ceiling details painted by hand and a hand-carved fireplace mantle.</p> <p dir="ltr">The home also features a saltwater fish tank and wet bar in the recreation room, and a marble fireplace and private balcony in the upstairs primary suite.</p> <p dir="ltr">As for views and water access, the home has nearly 100 metres of waterfront and access to a sandy beach, with views extending beyond the gardens and water features to the mountains and lake.</p> <p dir="ltr">“One of the coolest things about the property is that it has an outdoor stage and two really grand lawns,” Ms. Riley said. “You could do epic entertaining here.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s an amazing property for doing charitable events and large-scale entertaining,” she added.</p> <p dir="ltr">The <em>Careless Whisper </em>crooner reportedly sold the home to Bruce and Jolene McCraw in 1999, four years after it was built.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0d210c2c-7fff-443d-5bc2-0674118e5210"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @kennyg (Instagram) / Mansion Global</em></p>

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“There are different paths to justice”: Former choirboy’s father takes George Pell to court

<p dir="ltr"><em>Content warning: This article includes mentions of child sexual abuse (CSA).</em></p> <p dir="ltr">The father of a former choirboy allegedly abused by George Pell has launched a civil case against the cardinal and the Catholic Church.</p> <p dir="ltr">After being convicted of abusing two choirboys during his time as archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s, Cardinal Pell was acquitted by the High Court in 2020, having served 13 months in prison before gaining his freedom.</p> <p dir="ltr">The father of one of the victims, who died of a drug overdose in 2014, was told about the alleged abuse by police a year after his son’s death, according to the <em><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-14/george-pell-father-former-choirboy-civil-action-cardinal-church/101236968" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ABC</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">He has now launched legal action against Cardinal Pell and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in the Supreme Court of Victoria for “damages for nervous shock” that were related to finding out about the allegations, according to the statement of claim lodged in court.</p> <p dir="ltr">The father, who cannot legally be named and has been given the pseudonym RWQ, and his solicitors from Shine Lawyers claim Cardinal Pell and the Archdiocese were negligent.</p> <p dir="ltr">They allege the cardinal is liable for RWQ’s mental injury because it would have been reasonably foreseeable that he would suffer from nervous shock after learning of the alleged abuse, and that the Archdiocese breached a duty of care to him.</p> <p dir="ltr">RWQ is claiming general damages, and special damages, and seeking compensation for “past loss of earning capacity and past and future medical and like expenses”, though the sum he is seeking will only be revealed if the matter goes to trial.</p> <p dir="ltr">Lisa Flynn, the Chief Legal Officer for Shine Lawyers, said the separate criminal case and High Court proceedings involving the cardinal won’t affect the civil case.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The High Court made some decisions in relation to the criminal prosecution against [George] Pell, our case is a civil case against George Pell and the Catholic Archdiocese,” she explained.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There are different paths to justice.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>If you are in need of support you can contact Lifeline on 0800 54 33 54, or Safe to Talk on </strong></em><strong><em>0800 044 334</em></strong><em><strong> for support relating to sexual abuse.</strong></em></p> <p><em><span id="docs-internal-guid-29894822-7fff-f6d2-d796-7d1247c92283"></span></em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Japan's former PM shot during public campaign speech

<p><em><strong>UPDATE: </strong></em>Japan's current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has confirmed Shinzo's condition is critical, as doctors are "doing everything they can" to keep him alive.</p> <p><em><strong>EARLIER...</strong></em></p> <p>Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been shot following an attack at a campaign event in Nara.</p> <p>Abe, 67, was reported to be unconscious and unresponsive just after 11:30 am Tokyo time and has allegedly entered a state of cardiac arrested.</p> <p>According to various reports from the event, Abe had collapsed after gun shots were heard, while people at the scene started to perform CPR. Local media sources have also stated that he was bleeding profusely from the neck at the time he collapsed, prompting him to be rushed to hospital.</p> <p>The alleged gunman who made no attempt to run away was then apprehended by police, who confiscated his weapon. The man is believed to be in his 40s.</p> <p>In the past few weeks, Abe had been campaigning on behalf of the Liberal Democratic Party ahead of the House of Councillors election on July 10th.</p> <p>Not only was Shinzo Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, but he was also the most influential Japanese political figure of his generation. He held office in 2006 for one year and again from 2012 to 2020, when he was forced to step down due to a debilitating health condition.</p> <p>Australian PM Anthony Albanese has taken to Twitter shocked about the news, keeping Abe’s family and the people of Japan in his thoughts.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocking news from Japan that former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot - our thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time</p> <p>— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/1545263750818988032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p>There have been no official reports stating Shinzo has gone into heart failure, with an update on his condition yet to be confirmed.</p> <p>More to come.</p> <p><em>Image: ABC News / NHK Japan</em></p>

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Greta Garbo's eccentric former home hits the market

<p>Hollywood icon Greta Garbo's former New York home has hit the market for an impressive $7.25 million. </p> <p>The stunning three-bedroom, three-bathroom Manhattan apartment retains many of her personal touches and eccentric furnishings, making it stand out from other luxury homes. </p> <p>The apartment last sold for $8.5 million in 2017 after a fierce bidding war, with many fans of the Swedish-American actress expected to be vying for the property this time around. </p> <p>The home boasts large picture windows with spectacular views of the East River, which was said to have reminded Greta of her native Stockholm.</p> <p>It also includes a newly renovated kitchen, dining room, many living areas, and numerous bathrooms, with most rooms boasting an impressive chandelier. </p> <p>The living room – which was Greta's favorite space – includes a gas fireplace and an attached den, while French doors at the far end open to a lovely balcony cooled by river breezes.</p> <p>The primary bedroom suite features Greta's beloved rose-hued Fortuny silk walls and headboard, while a second bedroom includes a pink-and-green-accented V'Soske rug personally designed by the movie star.</p> <p>Greta, who was best known for her roles in <em>A Woman of Affairs</em>, <em>Anna Christie</em>, <em>Romance</em>, and <em>Camille</em>,  died in 1990 at the age of 85, but retired from acting when she was just 35, leading a private life in her New York apartment for 50 years.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images / Compass Real Estate</em></p>

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Former princess of Qatar found dead

<p dir="ltr">A former princess of Qatar who accused her ex-husband of sexually assaulting one of her cihldren has been found dead. </p> <p dir="ltr">Kasia Gallanio was involved in an ugly custody battle for her three kids with billionaire and former Qatari oil and finance minister Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani, 73.</p> <p dir="ltr">The 45-year-old was found dead in her bed on Sunday from a suspected overdose after her youngest daughter, who lives in Paris, was unable to get ahold of her mother. </p> <p dir="ltr">There were no forms of physical violence. </p> <p dir="ltr">The couple have been in a bitter legal battle fighting for 15 years for custody over their three children - 17-year-old twins and another 15-year-old daughter.</p> <p dir="ltr">The twins initially lived with their father before moving to Marbella to be with their mother who claimed Al Thani actually “cut them off as punishment”. </p> <p dir="ltr">Their youngest daughter still lives with her father in an apartment in Paris after Al Thani was exiled from Qatar due to a coup led by his half-brother Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in 1995.</p> <p dir="ltr">It was reported that a Paris court had dismissed the Gallianio’s case on May 19 after she had spent multiple months in hospital due to nervous breakdowns.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gallianio was accused by Al Thani of being an alcoholic with mental health issues, while she  accused him of abusing one of their daughters.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the accusations of aggravated sexual assault which Al Thani vehemently denies. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Instagram</em></p>

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Lynette’s former colleague “saw bruises” on her throat

<p dir="ltr">Lynette Dawson’s former colleague has claimed she saw bruises on the nurse's throat before she disappeared 40 years ago. </p> <p dir="ltr">Chris Dawson has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife Lynette, who went missing from the family home in Sydney's Northern Beaches in January 1982. </p> <p dir="ltr">Annette Leary, Lynette’s former colleague, told the NSW Supreme Court that she had asked Lynette about the bruises on her neck after the pair had attended a couple’s counselling session. </p> <p dir="ltr">"She said that Chris had grabbed her throat and shook her a little and said 'if this doesn't work, I'm getting rid of you...I am only doing it once'," Leary told the court, Nine News reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">A few days after their conversation, Lynette’s contract with the hospital ended following a phone call from Dawson saying she needed time away.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Lyn had gone away, she needed some time out and he didn't know when she was coming back,” centre director Barbara Cruise recalled at court.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cruise told the judges that she was doubtful that Lynette had left on her own accord and looked up her mother’s phone number before raising the alarm. </p> <p dir="ltr">It comes as the former babysitter, who became Dawson's mistress and then his wife, has taken the stand at his murder trial.</p> <p dir="ltr">The woman, who has been known only as JC throughout the high-profile trial, first met Dawson in 1980 when he was her Year 11 sports teacher at Cromer High School.</p> <p dir="ltr">The following year, the teenager had moved in with Dawson, his wife Lynette, and their two children to work as their live-in babysitter.</p> <p dir="ltr">She told the judges that Dawson had driven her to a pub in western Sydney, claiming to have wanted to hire a hitman to kill Lynette. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I went inside to get a hitman to kill Lyn and then I decided I couldn't do it because innocent people could be hurt,” JC said.</p> <p dir="ltr">The conversation was kept private until 1990, when Dawson and JC split - she rejects claims that she made it up during the divorce and custody battle. </p> <p dir="ltr">The trial continues. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Nine News</em></p>

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Madonna flips The Weeknd's former LA estate

<p>Music icon Madonna has successfully flipped this Los Angeles-area mansion for a huge profit.</p> <p>The ‘Material Girl’ singer has listed her 3-acre Hidden Hills home for $25.9 million (A$36 million) just one year after buying it from R&amp;B star The Weeknd.</p> <p>That’s $6.7 million (A$9.3m) more than the $19.3 million (A$26.8m) the 63-year-old pop queen paid for the approximately 12,000-square-foot estate, which she bought from the singer in April 2021.</p> <p>This time around, however, the house may actually sell at the steep asking price, thanks to the addition of a new gym and dance studio in the property’s barn.</p> <p>The home features a saltwater pool, a basketball court, a 10-person spa, an indoor-outdoor bar, a formal dining room with a fireplace, a wine cellar, a five-car auto gallery, a home theatre and a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guesthouse with a full kitchen.</p> <p>It also has plenty of room for guests, boasting nine bedrooms and eleven bathrooms throughout the main house and separate guesthouse. All seven of the main residence’s bedrooms have ensuite baths.</p> <p>The interesting compound is also very well hidden, accessed via an “olive-tree lined drive &amp; storybook bridge”.</p> <p>The grounds are located on a “sun-drenched hillside” brimming with redwood trees in the gated Hidden Hills community, which is known for its many current and former famous residents.</p> <p><em>Images: Domain</em></p>

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Kennedy and Ford's former estate hits the market

<p dir="ltr">A gorgeous mid-18th century mansion previously owned by Henry Ford II has hit the market for £18.75 million ($33 million).</p> <p dir="ltr">Henry Ford II, the grandson of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, is one of the few famous people who have lived in the stunning two-storey estate known as Turville Grange.</p> <p dir="ltr">He purchased the home from former US President John F Kennedy’s sister-in-law, Princess Lee Radziwill in 1974.</p> <p dir="ltr">Among those who have lived in the beautiful home are President Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - Radziwill’s sister, Sir Evelyn de Rothschild and Michael Caine</p> <p dir="ltr">The five-bedroom home located just an hour away from London has been constantly renovated over the years to help create an “ideal family home”. </p> <p dir="ltr">Boasting a lavish lifestyle, the estate has four reception rooms, a beautiful marble kitchen, luxurious bedrooms, and offices to work in.</p> <p dir="ltr">To get to the backyard is one walks under a covered walkway to the courtyard where there is a one bedroom apartment perfect for staff or guests with its own kitchen and bathroom. </p> <p dir="ltr">Outside also includes a swimming pool for a cheeky dip during the warmer weather, a spa, as well as a gym. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Knight Frank</em></p>

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Kelly Slater’s former beachside stay goes under the hammer

<p dir="ltr">The coastal home that hosted US surfing champion Kelly Slater has been listed for sale.</p> <p dir="ltr">It isn’t the only reason Slater has been in the news lately, after he made waves when he spoke out against the Australian government’s <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-trouble/those-are-the-rules-kelly-slater-barred-from-australia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">handling of Novak Djokovic’s deportation</a> and its response to the NSW flood crisis, which he said was “nothing short of appalling”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The home’s current owner, former Quiksilver International boss Bruce Raymond, has listed the home with plans to stay local following the sale. Raymond, who learned how to surf when he was just four-years-old, has lived near the beach all his life and continues to surf everyday.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This was to be our forever home but I’m scaling down now. I’ll stay in the area,” he told <em><a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/kelly-slaters-sydney-crash-pad-home-of-exquiksilver-boss-bruce-raymond-at-bilgola-beach-for-sale/?rsf=syn:news:nca:news:spa:strap" target="_blank" rel="noopener">realestate.com.au</a></em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">The four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in Bilgola in Sydney’s Northern Beaches boasts stunning views of the ocean and Avalon’s beachfront.</p> <p dir="ltr">The house includes hardwood floors throughout, pool views from the kitchen, and even a self-contained guest suite on the ground floor.</p> <p dir="ltr">Outside, the alfresco terrace and its entertaining area are protected from the area’s harsh southerly winds. Raymond has also transformed the garden into a micro farm, including three veggie plots, a shed, and a mini windmill.</p> <p dir="ltr">According to the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bilgola+beach-138894855" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listing</a>, the home will be heading to auction on April 12 with a price guide of $5,375,000.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-1b8aee2e-7fff-fe05-15f4-6082fb3176d3"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: @kellyslater (Instagram), realestate.com.au</em></p>

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Rare chance to buy Whitney Houston’s former home

<p dir="ltr">The former home of Whitney Houston is available to buy for the first time in over a decade - and you’ll only need $US 1.6 million ($AU 2.1 or $NZ 2.3 million) to snap it up.</p> <p dir="ltr">Along with its claim to fame, the home includes something made with Houston in mind: a personalised built-in recording studio which she often used.</p> <p dir="ltr">The singer and <em>Bodyguard </em>star bought the ranch in Mendham, New Jersey, in 1993 for $US 537,000 (or $US 1.06 million today) and reportedly used it as her guest house for 17 years.</p> <p dir="ltr">It was then sold to the current owners for $US 940,000 in 2010, according to the <em><a href="https://nypost.com/2022/04/06/whitney-houstons-nj-home-and-studio-lists-for-1-6m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NY Post</a></em>, two years before her death aged 48.</p> <p dir="ltr">With just one storey, the sprawling three-bedroom, four-bathroom home sits on a five-acre property which also includes a hot tub, tennis court, and backyard with enough room for a pool or “playing your favourite team sport”, according to the <a href="https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-84435-zxe5rr/1-cross-way-mendham-nj-07945" target="_blank" rel="noopener">listing</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">There have been some renovations inside since Houston’s time, including converting the indoor pool into a three-season great room which opens out to the backyard.</p> <p dir="ltr">But, the owners say the recording studio has remained mostly untouched, having been used as a “sound-proof home office” with tributes to the iconic singer on the walls.</p> <p dir="ltr">The primary suite, last renovated in 2016, comes with its own dressing room and ensuite and is located in a private side hallway in its own ‘wing’.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the east wing, there is a den, two bedrooms, and a full bath.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0d7e5d43-7fff-c835-0e52-d0a5daa60e1b"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty Images, Sotheby’s International Realty</em></p>

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Cindy Crawford’s former Malibu estate for sale

<p dir="ltr">Cindy Crawford’s former Malibu estate has hit the market for an eye-watering $136 million (US$99.5m).</p> <p dir="ltr">The lavish Californian estate sits on a massive 3 acres with private paths to stunning beaches to swim, tan and watch the sunrise and sunsets.</p> <p dir="ltr">The villa which had been recently renovated offers a “chic style and serene setting” with four bedrooms and five bathrooms.</p> <p dir="ltr">The main suite itself is basically a tiny apartment with a fireplace, sitting area, dual spa-like bathrooms and walk-in closet.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite being only two-storeys, the home has so much to offer such as a tennis court, media room and gym with vaulted ceilings.</p> <p dir="ltr">It also boasts a stunning pool, spa, pool deck and cabana with a fireplace for those cooler summer evenings.</p> <p dir="ltr">Current owners retired hedge fund manager, Adam Weiss, and his actress partner, Barret Swatek purchased the home from Crawford in 2018 for US$45m.</p> <p dir="ltr">They have decided to sell the home after purchasing another estate in Maui for $61 million (US$45m).</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Jade Mill Estates</em></p>

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