Watches are all about storytelling – and what better story is there to tell than one about saving the planet? That’s what top Swiss luxury watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has done with their latest, most innovative watch: The Ocean Race Diver.

Ocean plastic is increasingly becoming one of the biggest environmental catastrophes on Planet Earth. Over nine million metric tons of plastic find their way into our oceans every year, with a whopping 640,000 of those tons comprised of abandoned fishing nets.

Also called ‘ghost nets’, they’re one of the most insidious forms of ocean plastic. They’re almost invisible in dim light, animals like turtles and dolphins often get tangled in them, choking and killing them. They’re a real blight on the planet.

That’s why Ulysse Nardin and The Ocean Race, one of the world’s toughest yacht races, have collaborated on a truly sustainable official timepiece that uses plastic sourced from recycled fishing nets – as well as a whole bunch of other recycled materials – that saves the planet while also looking cool as hell.

The Ulysse Nardin Diver X The Ocean Race (ref. 1183-170LE-1A-TOR/0A and yes, there’s meant to be two ‘the’s) is the ultimate upcycle. 100% of the watch’s strap and 60% of its side case/case back are made from recycled fishing nets; its case is made from stainless steel recycled from the automotive industry, and its bezel is made from Carbonium: a carbon fibre composite recycled from aircraft parts.

On top of this, 95% of its in-house UN-118 calibre’s components are sourced from within a 30km radius of the Neuchâtel area, half of which are from recycling channels. Despite this, it retains its impressive 300m water resistance, 60-hour power reserve and top-notch finishing. Even its packaging, a water-resistant R-PET pouch slipped into a dry bag made by Helly Hansen, is 100% recycled.

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Part of the fascination; the allure of high-end timepieces is that they push the bounds of human engineering. We marvel at complex movements and materials used in novel ways. And isn’t that just what the Diver X The Ocean Race does? It’s just a very clever watch.

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A Jetstar flight attendant has been accused of abusing his power, after allegedly shaming Love Island star Amelia Marni for wearing a crop top on a flight, despite the airline “not having any policy regarding crop tops.”

Australian influencer Amelia Marni has accused a Jetstar flight attendant of shaming her for wearing a crop top. She took to Instagram, writing, “We love a slut shame moment… A male flight attendant just told me to cover up and my clothing was too revealing. I can’t wear this and it’s too inappropriate to wear on Jetstar [laughing face emoji].”

“NEVER heard of this….”

Amelia Marni

“Babe crop tops is my BRANDDDDD xoxoxooo.”

She also shared screenshots of Jetstar’s clothing policy, from a page entitled “What To Wear On Your Flight” which reads: “You don’t have to dress to impress when you fly with Jetstar, but there are minimum dress requirements. For your safety, all adults and children who are capable of walking must wear footwear (thongs are acceptable) during boarding and disembarking.”

Over the top of this she wrote: “Deadset confused.” Given Jetstar is known for having a pretty relaxed dress code, we’re pretty confused too.

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Amelia also shared another screenshot of Jetstar’s offensive clothing policy, which advised passengers against wearing any clothing or carrying personal items that display words, images, symbols or slogans that “may reasonably be defined as offensive.”

Over the top of this Amelia wrote: “Literally the only thing I could find…. Love a man abusing his authority xoxoxo.”

She later shared an update on her Instagram Story explaining that a female flight attendant said her outfit was fine.

“He came over again and said, ‘You need to cover up.’ And then I was like to the [female flight attendant], ‘Wait — is this not allowed, like I have the tiniest bit of tummy [showing]?'”

“And she goes, ‘It’s fine, it’s fine’. And I was like, ‘thought so’. And then he didn’t say sorry!”

Amelia Marni

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“Our team will reach out to Amelia and to our crew member to understand what’s taken place, and we apologise if there’s been any misunderstanding of our policy.”

Jetstar

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Black Mirror fans, rejoice. After three long years since Season 5 dropped in 2019, Season 6 has finally been confirmed. According to Variety, Black Mirror’s sixth season has been given the green light by Netflix and casting currently is underway.

Of course, the exact plotlines for Season 6 have not been revealed – and neither has the release date – but we do know that there will be more episodes than the previous season of Black Mirror; which just consisted of three hour-long episodes.

If you’re wanting to refresh your memory – or perhaps watch Black Mirror for the first time; which you definitely should – here’s everything you need to know about the series, including where to stream it in Australia.

Where To Watch Black Mirror In Australia

If you want to get caught up with Seasons 1-5 before Season 6 of Black Mirror is released, you can do so on Netflix Australia – if you don’t already have a subscription for Netflix, prices start at $10.99 per month.

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Synopsis

Black Mirror is an anthology series – meaning every episode is a standalone storyline and features different characters. However, all episodes are set in near-distant futures and explore the dangers of technology. Extremely thought-provoking and philosophical, Black Mirror is a must-watch series.

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Cast & Crew

As Black Mirror is an anthology series, each episode has different cast members. Notable actors who have appeared in Black Mirror include Jon Hamm, Jodie Whittaker, Anthony Mackie, Miley Cyrus, Daniel Kaluuya, Hayley Atwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rupert Everett, Topher Grace and many more.

Reviews

Currently, Black Mirror has an 8.8 IMDb score and a critic rating of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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A hotel worker has allegedly ruined a young couple’s Majorca holiday. The couple told media that a ‘peeping tom’ employee filmed them in bed. The hotel says the claims are untrue and alleges the tourists were drunk and the source of a noise complaint.

A hotel employee has been accused of filming a couple having sex in their hotel room on his phone. The couple were on holiday in Magaluf, Majorca – a Spanish island known for its nightlife.

The Sun reports that the couple – Abigail and Usama – had left their two kids with Abigail’s mum, to enjoy an 11 night trip to the Spanish party island. They were staying in a three star hotel.

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But they were rudely interrupted one night, they say, mid romp. The Sun reports that Abigail said: “I saw him and screamed. I was horrified.”

“He had his phone out and looked like he was filming us.”

“I pushed him out the room and shouted at him, ‘What are you doing, you pervert?’”

The couple say they called police in response to the peeping tom incident.

According to The Daily Mail, the hotel denies the couple’s claim.

“Hotel bosses say they called the police because of the noise,” The Daily Mail reports.

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The group’s commercial director Bernat Matemales told media: “We were trying to control problems being caused by two guests who were drunk.”

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The Nike Air Jordan I is one of the most iconic and coveted sneakers of all time. Popular colourways and collaborative pairs regularly sell for many times more than their retail prices. But there’s one collaborative Jordan I that sits above the rest in terms of both hype and price: the ‘Air Dior’.

Released back in 2020, Nike’s collaboration with storied French grand couturier Christian Dior remains one of the most captivating collabs in sneaker history thanks to its incongruous combination of Dior’s sumptuous luxury materials and savoir-faire with the street culture icon that is the Jordan.

It also had a retail price of almost 10 times more than a normal pair of Jordan I – AU$2,000. Nike and Dior only made 8,500 pairs of these sneakers, making this a particularly limited release. Back in 2020, Air Diors were already going for AU$20,000 – but now, in 2022, they’ve reached truly silly levels.

Popular luxury retailer Farfetch is currently seeking a size US6 pair of Air Diors for AU$41,537 – over 20 times their retail price and therefore over 200 times the price of a normal pair of Jordan Is. That’s bloody ridiculous.

Of course, it’s worth pointing out that Farfetch’s unique business model is partly to blame for that sky-high price tag. The way Farfetch works is that it connects online shoppers with small, often brick-and-mortar boutiques, rather than selling its own inventory.

Many of those boutiques Farfetch works/sources from are actually consignment stores and other luxury marketplaces, which is why Air Diors are appearing on the platform in the first place. It’s also why you can shop other ‘hyped’ brands like Palace and Supreme on Farfetch.

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So it’s probably some chancer who’s listed a silly price for that particular size, and because there’s only one size in stock, that’s what Farfetch is displaying. If you look at the other sizes Farfetch is offering, you’ll see they’re not quite as ridiculous. For example, you can buy a pair of US12s for ‘only’ AU$19,493.

It’s a similar situation over at StockX. The lowest price for a pair of Air Diors is currently AU$14,429 for US12s, but a whopping $46,943 for US15s. US15 is a pretty uncommon size (not like US6), but still…

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I visited Australia’s Sapphire Coast. It made me realise I didn’t need to spend $4,000 on flights to Italy to laze about near shimmering waters, or eat top-notch seafood.

If I wanted crystal clear waters, I used to always visit Jervis Bay (or dream of Italy). I used to be one of those Sydneysiders who clogged up Hyams beach with selfie sticks (and Huskisson with requests for Three Quarter Oat Flat Whites). But I have now discovered there is more to the NSW South Coast than Shoalhaven’s blinding white sands. There’s volcanic (looking) rock too.

Yep: there’s an even cooler, less crowded, Italian island esque (read: picturesque layabout spot with nice seafood) alternative, just a few more hours down the coast.

That alternative? The Sapphire Coast (or as I’m calling it, ‘Australia’s Sicily’).

A two day trip in a 2013 Toyota Coaster, booked via Camplify, helped me realise this.

From unplanned wildlife encounters to cold pink sunsets (to the lack of fellow Sydneysiders), this is why I think Australia’s Sapphire Coast (one of the most ‘slept on’ stretches of coast in NSW) is worth the extra hours of driving.

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First though: what is the Sapphire Coast? The Sapphire Coast stretches from Bermagui in the north to Eden in the south. Bermagui is 5 and a bit hours from Sydney (as opposed to Jervis Bay, which is just 3 hours from Sydney). Eden is 6 hours and 10 minutes from Sydney (I’ll admit I didn’t venture down that far).

My trip started in Sydney, and took me down to Bermagui, and then back up again, with a group of friends. We left on Friday afternoon, sleeping near Kiama on Friday night, and then made the trek down to Bermagui on Saturday afternoon. We arrived in Bermagui at around 4pm on Saturday, and then left Bermagui at about 11am on Sunday to begin the trek back to Sydney.

Despite spending less than 24 hours in Bermagui, it was enough to convince me the drive (if you look at it on a map, it’s almost in line with Jindabyne) was worth it. Here’s why.

We got to experience the indescribable magic of being part of the food chain

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On Saturday afternoon we checked out the Bermagui Blue Pool. We had been told there had been seals around, but other than a couple of splashes in the distance, there wasn’t much to see.

The next morning we woke up to grey skies and rain, and went down to the pools for a quick dip, just to wake ourselves up, not expecting to see much. This time about 20 seals were bobbing about, around the corner from the pools (in the open ocean).

We never would usually have dared, but the fact that two divers were swimming nearby gave us the confidence to wander around the rocks and contemplate jumping in and having an underwater squiz at them (from a distance).

I probably wouldn’t have jumped in on my own. But as soon as I started getting cold feet my friend started plotting a route in and out of the rocks. We both ended up jumping in. We kept a good distance from the herd of seals but soon enough a few came straight at us.

Not wanting to disturb them we left pretty quickly. One followed us though, creating a priceless moment where it glided alongside us, looking straight at us.

We got out, babbling (“I wonder if they’re thinking ‘how cool was that!’ too?”) and wondering whether they appreciated our underwater pirouettes. I also thought about how absurd it was that we just did that, considering just weeks ago I scrambled out of the surf back in Sydney, after seeing just one seal, for fear it could attract a shark.

But for whatever (not necessarily logical) reason, I just felt safe in Bermagui (plus: I knew I’d spend the rest of my life regretting it if I didn’t jump in).

It also felt extra special (if extra stupid) that it wasn’t part of some guided tour. We were in their environment, not the other way around – if anything they were checking us weirdos out. Though we were conscious we shouldn’t be disrupting them, the encounter made me appreciate nature more than basically any other moment in my life, as cliché as that sounds (and as little as that counts for, unless I now go out and become a Green Peace volunteer).

But if we want governments to make better decisions on environmental issues, then we probably want more people to have more of these encounters (in a sustainable way).

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We saw one of the coolest rock pools in the world

Though the locals probably would have had a good laugh at us taking so many photos of a rock pool (I probably would find it bizarre for people to get so excited with a rock pool in Sydney), the Bermagui Blue pool really is something. It’s even in the hall of fame for rock pools. We also got lucky in that the best time of year to see it is in autumn when the water isn’t yet too cold, the horizon is throwing out wild colours, and the summer crowds are gone.

We got to lounge around on rock platforms… without spending $4,000 on flights to Italy

Just take a look at some of the photos of the Bermagui Blue Pool on Instagram – you’ll see what I mean… Kilalea national park wasn’t too shabby on the way down, either.

We got to eat fresh, local seafood… also without spending $4,000 on flights to Italy

Although the seafood linguine might have been better in Italy, it also would have been a lot more expensive. Also: the seafood on the Sapphire Coast is world class (top tip: if you’re in Bermagui, check out the Bermagui Beach Hotel).

We weren’t locked into an expensive Airbnb or hotel

Checking out the region in our van, we were able to wake up exactly where we wanted to be each day (rather than having to drive there after waking up) and appreciate those little moments (like sunrise and sunset) on the coast that you usually just don’t end up getting any other way.

On the Friday night we stayed in Kilalea Reserve Holiday Park, which is nestled in the middle of a quiet national park (and is much better than car camping in Shellharbour, listening to the local P-Platers doing burnouts). This camp site is only a short walk to Mystics, a great surf beach on the day we were there, and a short drive from The Farm, a beautiful swimming beach (on the day we were there).

On Saturday night we stayed at Reflections Holiday Parks Bermagui, which was a 10-minute walk from the Bermagui Blue Pool, a two-minute walk (if that) to the Bermagui Beach Hotel, and a two minute walk (if that) to Woolworths. It also had hot showers and powered sites.

We got a sneaky surf in on the way home

The waves weren’t quite as big as I had hoped for this trip. As someone obsessed with surfing, this would usually annoy me. But I didn’t care. Swimming with the seals in Bermagui made my weekend. And we got a sneaky surf in on the way home in beautiful, glassy waves.

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We didn’t even see most of The Sapphire Coast, but it still blew my mind

We only saw Bermagui, really. And I still had an absolute blast. So it just goes to show how amazing this coastline is (and has me raring for more). I’m now daydreaming about my next trip, where I hope to see the killer whale museum, spot a whale, taste ocean fresh oysters, take a photo at horse head rock, mountain bike, hike, kayak and eat more good food… Actually, come to think of it, I might have to come twice…

There are more cool places to stop on the way home (if you live in Sydney) than you can throw a piece of smashed avo toast at…

From Australia Rock and the seal colonies in Narooma, to Congo Beach (which makes you feel like you’re in another world), to various cheese factories, breweries, wineries and wildlife parks, there is a lot to see.

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Australia’s Supercars Championship is one of the most exciting, hard-fought touring car categories in the world – long defined by the intense rivalry between Holden and Ford. In 2022, a high-profile defection has raised the stakes even higher.

Top team Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU) – which has raced Holdens since 1990 and is perhaps the best-known Holden team in Supercars – has just announced that in 2023, they’ll be ditching the Red Lion for the Blue Oval in a move that’s taken the sport by surprise.

Getting WAU on board as a factory-supported team is an absolute coup for Ford, particularly when WAU started life as Holden’s factory team. Frankly, we’re not surprised: Holden as a brand is long dead and really only exists as a badge slapped on modern Supercars. General Motors can’t hope to compete with Ford, who’s still producing the Mustang and selling it locally.

Anyway… Last week, SSMEDIA, Supercars’ principal design company, shared the first look at what the WAU Gen3 Mustang is going to look like next year, and it looks absolutely staunch.

The WAU livery looks great on the Gen3 Mustang, whose lithe coupe body is very different to the sometimes ungainly four-door bodies we’ve seen race in Supercars before. It’s an absolute monster and we’re very keen to see Chaz Mostert whip one of these around in the flesh next year.

WAU isn’t the only team trying to get a jump on 2023, as a number of teams have also released Gen3-spec renders to signal their allegiance to a brand. Take Matt Stone Racing, who’s released Gen3-spec Chevrolet Camaro renders of its 2022 livery.

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It’s going to be a bit weird seeing Camaros and Mustangs race on tracks that used to be battlegrounds for Commodores and Falcons… At the same time, it’s an exciting new era for Supercars.

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There’s no denying that Nicolas Cage is an eccentric man; especially when it comes to shopping… Over the years, Cage has purchased a dinosaur skull, a pet octopus and several shrunken pygmy heads.

But the veteran actor, best known for his iconic films Face/Off, National Treasure and, most recently, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, has also made some interesting real estate purchases.

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According to CNCB, Cage once owned fifteen properties which included a US$25 million waterfront house in Newport Beach, California, two European castles – one worth US$10 million and the other worth US$2.3 million – and the infamous, LaLaurie mansion in New Orleans (AKA one of the most haunted houses in the US).

Now, Cage only owns a fraction of those fifteen properties after being forced to pay the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) roughly US$6.3 million in property taxes. Ouch. However, Cage does still own a private island he bought in 2006 for US$3 million.

The island, named Leaf Cay, is located in The Exumas in the Bahamas and is roughly 30 acres. Leaf Cay boasts three beautiful beaches as well as a small pond but, according to Private Islands Online (PIO), hasn’t been developed – meaning there are no houses on the island; not even a shack or a hut.

It’s unclear whether Cage originally planned to build a property on Leaf Cay or whether he was content just sleeping on a yacht whenever he visited the island. Either way, as the island is currently for sale, it seems unlikely that Cage will now (or ever) build a house on Leaf Cay.

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Cage’s private island is on the market for US$7.5 million on PIO, so if you’ve got that much money lying around, not only can you purchase yourself a beautiful secluded private island, but you can also boast that it was formerly owned by the Oscar-winning actor.

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Australian men tend to be rather handsy with each other. We love playing contact sports, we love a good handshake, and we’ve all slapped a mate on the arse as a joke. I defy you to say otherwise. But perhaps we should be putting our hands to better use.

As most of us are probably aware, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. Approximately 57 Australians are diagnosed each and every day, which works out to over 20,000 diagnoses every year. Around 9 Aussies die every day from breast cancer, too.

We tend to think about breast cancer as being a specifically female issue, though – and sure, women are far more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer – but did you know 173 of those diagnoses will be men?

Yes, men can get breast cancer too. It’s one of those things that Aussie men probably don’t think will ever happen to them, or even can happen to them. It’s also probably why many instances of male breast cancer go undiagnosed or are diagnosed too late.

Case in point: George Lawrence-Brown, a 68-year-old English expat from South Australia. Nearly twelve months ago, when George woke up to a sensitive lump in his nipple, many things crossed his mind, but breast cancer was not one of them. Initial trips to the doctor suggested nothing out of the ordinary, but after an ultrasound and biopsy, it was found that he did indeed have breast cancer.

Poor George had to have a mastectomy and axillary lymph node clearance to stop the cancer from spreading. To add insult to injury, he contracted a severe infection after his injury, which is still being treated by his McGrath Breast Care Nurses, Catherin Peter and Debbie Hayes. George was Catherin and Debbie’s first male case.

George had never thought about getting breast cancer – it just wasn’t on his radar. But now he’s passionate about spreading awareness amongst men and encouraging everyone to get checked to detect breast cancer early.

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That’s why he’s partnered with The McGrath Foundation, Australia’s leading breast cancer support and education charity, to share his story and raise awareness of the good work McGrath Breast Care Nurses do, and we thank him for sharing his story with us.

The McGrath Foundation recently committed to funding 250 nurses by 2025, which will bring the Foundation one step closer to realising their mission to ensure no one (both women AND men) goes through breast cancer without the care of a breast care nurse.

Why are we making such a big deal about breast cancer in men when it’s so uncommon? Well, it’s precisely because it’s so uncommon that it’s such a problem. Because so much of the discourse, awareness and care systems for breast cancer are so feminised, it marginalises men, either as patients or survivors. It stops men from getting help.

Research from the UK also suggests that while five-year survival rates vary depending on the stage of the disease at diagnosis, they are generally poorer for men than women. Without diminishing how women suffer from breast cancer, that’s unacceptable.

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