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TV star dies at just 25, one week after his father

<p><em>Euphoria </em>star Angus Cloud has passed away at just 25, with family revealing that he struggled "intensely" following the recent loss of his father.</p> <p>A statement released by his family this morning announcing the devastating news. </p> <p>"It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways,"  the statement began. </p> <p>"Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. <span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend,</span><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">" they added. </span></p> <p>"Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence."</p> <p>"We hope the world remembers him for his humour, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss."</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time. <a href="https://t.co/PLqkz5Rshc">pic.twitter.com/PLqkz5Rshc</a></p> <p>— euphoria (@euphoriaHBO) <a href="https://twitter.com/euphoriaHBO/status/1686137982003126273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2023</a></p></blockquote> <p>The official Twitter account for HBO and Euphoria have paid tribute to the star by sharing a photo of him on set with the caption: "We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud."</p> <p>"He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family," they added. </p> <p>"We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time."</p> <p>His co-star Javon Walton, who played Ashtray in Euphoria, also paid tribute to the star in an Instagram story with the caption: "forever family," followed by a red heart and white dove emoji. </p> <p>Cloud rose to fame in 2019, after the success of his role as Fezco on Euphoria. His character was a drug dealer who charmed the audience with his sweet nature, and his close relationship with Zendaya's character Rue. </p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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Am I seeing things?! Queen's image spotted in the clouds

<p>As fans around the world mourn the sad loss of Queen Elizabeth II, one woman in the UK claims to have spotted the late Queen on her drive home, only hours after her passing.</p> <p>Leanne Bethell, who lives in the town of Telford in England’s West Midlands, shared a photo of what appeared to be the late monarch in her signature hat.</p> <p>“Driving home and Lacey starts shouting OMG! I panicked … Then she pointed this image out in the clouds,” Ms Bethell shared on Facebook.</p> <p>The image has of course gone viral since it was shared at a 4:05 am AEDT. At the time of publishing, the post has racked up over 16,000 likes and reactions, 9600 comments and over 33,000 shares.</p> <p>Outside Buckingham Palace, leagues of mourners gathered to pay tribute to the royal. A <a href="https://www.oversixty.co.nz/health/caring/she-s-really-left-us-stunning-double-rainbow-graces-the-skies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">double rainbow was also seen outside the palace</a>, as people sang “God Save the Queen”. </p> <p><em>Images: Facebook / Getty</em></p>

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How to back up photos with the Cloud

<p><em><strong>Lisa Du is director of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank">ReadyTechGo</a></span>, a service that helps people gain the confidence and skills to embrace modern technology.</strong></em></p> <p>I just got back from a group trip to Vietnam, where we visited Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh. With four people on this trip, you can imagine how many photos were taken and shared between us all.</p> <p>My phone started popping up with "Insufficient Storage".... I couldn't delete any photos because I hadn't saved them!</p> <p>This is where Cloud comes in.</p> <p><strong>What is the cloud?</strong></p> <p>Cloud refers to information that is not stored physically on your device. So storing photos "in the cloud" means putting a copy of your photos on another device, somewhere in the world (this depends on the cloud provider that you choose).</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="394" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/8c6d8782-2ca2-4523-a44b-ed3b910bd862.png" class="mcnImage" style="max-width: 703px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom; height: 272px;"/></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Google Photos</span></strong></p> <p>Google Photos is an app that can be downloaded onto both Apple and Android devices, and will automatically upload your photos from your devices (make sure you have an active Wi-Fi connection)</p> <p><strong>Backup:</strong></p> <p>Use Google Photos to back up your precious memories.</p> <p>It also has a great "Search" function, and you can search and organise your photos by: People, Places and things.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="394" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/6fa0fcba-fc1e-476d-9ddf-40ad480f9b36.png" class="mcnImage" style="max-width: 702px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom; height: 297px;"/></p> <p>By uploading and backing up my photos to Google Photos, I was able to free up space on my phone by deleting images off my device (as they are now stored in Google Photos).</p> <p>Very handy app, especially when travelling!</p> <p>And the best thing about Google Photos? Unlimited storage for free!</p> <p>All you need is a Google account. If you have an email address ending in gmail.com, then you have a Google account.</p>

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Maggie Beer’s chocolate cloud cake with nut cream and rose petals

<p>“As the name implies, this cake should be as light as air. It’s a total chocolate fix, having so little else to keep it afloat … unless you count the 10 eggs of course. And if the chocolate element isn’t indulgent enough, consider the filling of nut butter and whipped cream. There are many lovely nut butters out there, but my favourite for this would have to be macadamia butter, to really push us over the edge! Luckily, life always seems to offer up plenty of reasons to celebrate,” writes Maggie Beer in her new book <em>Maggie’s Recipes for Life.</em></p> <p>Based on the latest scientific research and with the help of one of the world’s leading Alzheimer’s researchers Professor Ralph Martins, Maggie has created more than 200 recipes that help provide the nutrients we need for optimum brain health. The proceeds from the cookbook will be shared between the Maggie Beer Foundation and the Lions Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span>:</strong> 10 – 12</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients</span>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>350 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken into pieces</li> <li>50 g unsalted butter</li> <li>2 tablespoons raw honey</li> <li>10 free-range eggs, at room temperature, separated</li> <li>Pinch of sea salt flakes</li> <li>Organic fresh rose petals, to decorate (optional)</li> </ul> <p><em>For the nut cream</em></p> <ul> <li>200 ml whipping cream</li> <li>½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped</li> <li>100 g pure nut butter</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. Preheat the oven to 150˚C fan-forced. Grease and line 2 x 20 cm spring form tins.</p> <p>2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of just-simmering water (don’t let the bottom of the bowl touch the water). Remove from the heat, stir in the honey and set aside.</p> <p>3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.</p> <p>4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until thick and pale. Slowly whisk in the chocolate mixture until just combined. Fold in one third of the egg whites, then ever so lightly, fold in the remaining whisked whites. (It is important to work quickly and not let the chocolate butter mixture get cold or it will set.)</p> <p>5. Divide the batter between the prepared tins. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer withdraws clean. Remove from the oven and stand on a wire rack until completely cooled.</p> <p>6. To make the nut cream, beat the cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, combine the mint, nut butter and a small amount of the whipped cream. Gently fold in the remaining cream.</p> <p>7. To assemble, place one of the cakes on a serving plate and spread half the nut cream over the top, leaving a 2cm border. Place the remaining cake on top and spread with the remaining cream. Scatter with rose petals, if using.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The good news is that dark chocolate is rich in polyphenol antioxidants, particularly catechins and procyanidins, and these have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are good for your blood vessels. Chocolate also provides some iron, manganese and magnesium.</p> <p><img width="123" height="164" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/44276/1_123x164.jpg" alt="1 (36)" style="float: right;"/></p> <p><em>This is an extract from </em>Maggie’s Recipe for Life<em> by Maggie Beer with Professor Ralph Martins, published by Simon &amp; Schuster Australia, RRP $39.99. Photo credit: Dragan Radocaj</em></p>

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The spectacular ‘Morning Glory’ cloud is coming to Australia

<p>The Morning Glory cloud, a surreal wave-like cloud formation that can stretch over 900kms, has adventurers headed to the north Queensland settlement of Burketown.</p> <p>The rare meteorological formation is little known, even in Australia, and forms after dawn for about two months every year across the Gulf of Carpentaria.</p> <p>Garrett Russell, from the Caboolture Gliding Club in Queensland, told <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.News.com.au" target="_blank">News.com.au</a></strong></span>, “Imagine a huge roll of cotton wool that stretches from one horizon to the other and is moving across the landscape at something like 40 kilometres per hour [25 miles per hour]. There are fewer people who have flown on the morning glory than have climbed Mount Everest... They’re as smooth as silk.”</p> <p>The unusual cloud roll formation has been known to form in other parts of the world, but not with the same frequency and predictably as around the Gulf of Carpentaria.</p> <p>Pilots in motorised gliders can spend several hours riding next to the cloud.</p> <p>“If you’re flying at full speed, with a cloud off to your side, sometimes you might have a wing dipped into the cloud and it reminds me of when you see a surfer put his hand out and cut through the wave,” Mr Russell added.</p> <p>To see photos of the morning glory cloud, scroll through the gallery above. Have you ever witnessed this spectacular natural <span>phenomenon</span>? Let us know in the comments. </p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / Vanessa M</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/domestic-travel/2016/09/10-of-the-most-spectacular-islands-in-australia/"><strong>10 of the most spectacular islands in Australia</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/domestic-travel/2016/09/10-jaw-dropping-photographs-of-the-whitsundays/"><strong>10 jaw-dropping photographs of the Whitsundays</strong></a></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/09/6-of-australias-most-spectacular-coastal-drives/"><strong>6 of Australia’s most spectacular coastal drives</strong></a></em></span></p>

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The 5 best ways to save photos while travelling

<p>Never lose an image again with these handy tips for saving or sharing your digital photos while you’re on the road.</p> <p><strong>1. Email</strong></p> <p>This is the simplest, easiest way to save a copy of your pictures online. Email them to yourself or to a friend and then you can download them when ready. It’s also an easy way to keep your contacts up to date with your travels. You will need to think about the size of the files you’re sending. Some digital cameras will give you an option to create smaller files suitable for emailing or you can downsize them yourself on a computer.</p> <p><strong>2. Cloud</strong></p> <p>Store all your images safely online in a remote database or ‘cloud’. There are a number of free and paid services available that allow for the quick and easy upload of large numbers of files at once, provided you have a good internet connection. These include Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple iCloud or Amazon Cloud Drive.</p> <p><strong>3. Sharing service</strong></p> <p>These sites will let you both store and share your photos in one easy move. Flickr is the most popular and allows you to create a free page for yourself where you can upload multiple images divided into galleries. You can then send the link to your friends and family so that they can see your holiday snaps. Even your own Facebook page is a good spot to keep images and you can control the privacy settings to restrict who has access.</p> <p><strong>4. Personal website</strong></p> <p>It’s easy to create your own personal website that you can use as a place to store your images, share them with friends and post blog updates about your travels. Simple blogging sites like WordPress are free and can be customised to suit your needs. It’s a great way to create a record of your travels in an easy to use format and it preserves your photos safely online.</p> <p><strong>5. Hardware</strong></p> <p>If you’d prefer to have a physical backup of your photos, then look into additional memory cards or a portable hard drive to take with you. You can download a huge number of photos onto a relatively small drive and then transfer them to your computer when you get home. The one thing to be careful of is losing the device itself – because the photos exist only on the physical drive there is no online backup.</p> <p>What methods do you use when backing up your travel photos on the road? Do you have any spectacular travel photos you’d like to share?</p> <p>Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you!</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/06/10-travel-accessories-you-really-dont-need-to-pack/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>10 travel accessories you really don’t need to pack</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/06/10-places-you-should-never-take-a-holiday-snap/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10 places you should never take a holiday snap</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/06/5-international-cities-you-should-never-visit-alone/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>5 international cities you should never visit alone</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Life in the clouds a dream in Yarra Valley

<p>It is like a scene from a dream. Nothing but a golden sun and a fluffy blanket of cloud in my sight.</p> <p>I can barely resist the urge to leap out of my hot-air balloon basket and dive among the cushions around me.</p> <p>Ballooning delivers some surreal moments and my brief peek above the morning fog above the Yarra Valley, Australia, has been particularly hair-raising. And not for the reason I expected.</p> <p>Wind, it turns out, has little effect on those travelling with it, making many thick clothes unnecessary at altitude. It's one of a few instances where my quick pre-flight assumptions about ballooning are pleasantly ruled out once we are in the air.</p> <p>Another poor assumption is there is no fun in cruising at a slower speed. Sure, catching glimpses of landmarks are possible from the window seat of a plane. But those fleeting flashes cannot compare to the gentle meandering over farmland, tidy rows of grapevines, and the Yarra Valley's wandering rivers and creeks.</p> <p>The third wrong assumption is that ballooning in the Yarra Valley would be anything but first-class.</p> <p>Kiff Saunders, the one-time lumberjack piloting my balloon, has been at the burners of balloons all across the world for the past 30 years.</p> <p>In the past 12 months, he's flown in Brazil, Ireland and, after tethering a balloon to a Russian icebreaker, at the North Pole.</p> <p>But, despite the calls for him to remain overseas, Saunders has kept his base in Melbourne and played a part in the Yarra Valley's revival.</p> <p>The state's first wine region failed to see out the Great Depression but the industry was resurrected in the late 1960s by a few curious winemakers.</p> <p>Once Moet et Chandon, De Bortoli and McWilliams came knocking in the 1980s, the region quickly expanded and is now home to more than 80 labels.</p> <p><img width="500" height="250" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/23872/shutterstock_140165680_500x250.jpg" alt="hot air balloon yarra valley"/></p> <p>One of those to set foot in the area was Bendigo winery Balgownie Estate in 2002. Set on 12 hectares of undulating terrain outside Yarra Glen, the label's Yarra Valley site has quickly built a satisfying list of locally-produced wines.</p> <p>Its pinot noir has made the leap to the winery's premier Estate label for the first time in 2013, a cause for celebration for the Valley vineyard.</p> <p>"It may not be a big deal for everyone but we're really proud," says sales manager Melanie Watson.</p> <p>Balgownie Estate sets itself apart from other boutique wineries with its seamlessly-integrated first-class resort. A minute on the property is enough to see how it snapped up the award for Victoria's best regional accommodation by Tourism Accommodation Australia last year.</p> <p>An indoor pool and gym can help do away the guilt of consuming a few too many wines, while those looking for relaxation sans alcohol can step inside the day spa and health club for a soothing massage.</p> <p>As for food with views, few guests turn down the opportunity to watch the sun set over the vineyards as they dine at the on site restaurant.</p> <p>But the most valuable player on the Balgownie team is the courtesy driver, Mark.</p> <p>Worry about who should be designated driver ends with Mark who makes visiting several cellar doors and the tantalising Yarra Valley Chocolaterie &amp; Ice Creamery in all in a single a day more than possible.</p> <p>To some, that's the dream.</p> <p>Doesn’t that sound like an incredible trip? Have you ever visited the beautiful Yarra Valley, and what was your favourite part of the experience?</p> <p>Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><em>Written by Luke Costin. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/06/australias-most-spectacular-hot-air-ballooning-locations/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Australia’s most spectacular hot air ballooning locations</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2016/04/mcg-melbourne-greatest-stadium-in-world/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Is the MCG the world’s greatest stadium?</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/travel/international/2015/11/weird-australian-events/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">8 wacky Australian events not to miss</span></em></strong></a></p>

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New “Cloud Bread” is taking the world by storm

<p>Anyone who’s had to remove gluten or carbohydrates from their diet would agree that sometimes this diet requires a bit of creativity to keep things interesting.</p> <p>On the plus side some cool recipe ideas come out of it – the latest being cloud bread.</p> <p>This low-carb, gluten-free bread is made with just four ingredients (eggs, cream cheese, cream of tartar, and a packet of sweetener) and kind of looks a little like patties (or clouds).</p> <p>And while it might sound a little basic, reviews from people trying these recipes have been good!</p> <p>Here’s one recipe from <strong><a href="http://thebigapplemama.com/2016/01/no-carb-cloud-bread.html" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Big Apple Mama</span></a></strong>, who adds a touch of rosemary for kick of flavour, and another nice one from food blogger <strong><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1034703/flourless-low-carb-gluten-free-cloud-bread-recipe"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">She Knows</span></a></strong>.   </p> <p>Cloud bread also happens to be high in protein, providing a guilt-free, melt-in-your-mouth bread substitute that works great as a hamburger or a sandwich bun.</p> <p>You can also toast them with jam for a tasty breakfast.</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2016/02/two-nuns-ski-cross-country/">Two nuns ski cross country in habits</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2016/02/prince-charles-receives-rare-photo-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/">Prince Charles receives rare photograph of Queen as a teenager</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/news/news/2016/02/pictures-that-capture-life-above-and-below-the-sea/">15 breathtaking pictures that capture life above and below the sea</a></strong></em></span></p>

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Wave clouds appear over Colorado ski resort

<p>These stunning pictures, captured by Breckenridge Ski Resort residents in Colorado, appear to show the clouds ready to “break” like waves into an ocean.</p> <p>The unusual weather formation from “when a layer of cloud is found beneath a layer of warmer air and the two layers happen to be moving in separate directions”, according to Andy Russell, a weather and climate lecturer at Brunel University.</p> <p>Mountainous areas like Colorado are more likely to experience weather patterns like this due to the atmospheric properties at this elevation. </p>

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UFO clouds form above Cape Town

<p>UFO-like cloud formations forming above Cape Town have left locals scratching their heads.</p> <p>Many have taken to social media to share this unnerving weather pattern.</p> <p>And while it may look like an alien invasion it’s actually a strange cloud formation.</p> <p>This eerie cloud formation is a phenomenon known as lenticular clouds, caused when high winds blow over rough terrain, such as mountains and valleys.</p> <p>Scroll down to see more images:</p> <p><img width="500" height="500" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10843/cloud-number-two_500x500.jpg" alt="Cloud Number Two"/></p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / <span class="Tweet-authorScreenName Identity-screenName p-nickname">Rory_OB1</span></em></p> <p><em><span class="Tweet-authorScreenName Identity-screenName p-nickname"><img width="499" height="405" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10844/cloud-number-three_499x405.jpg" alt="Cloud Number Three"/></span></em></p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram / joshua.oates</em></p> <p><img width="499" height="400" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10847/cloud-number-four_499x400.jpg" alt="Cloud Number Four"/></p> <p><em>Image credit: Instagram / beanibop<span> </span></em></p> <p><em><span><img width="500" height="403" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10848/cloud-number-six_500x403.jpg" alt="Cloud Number Six"/></span></em></p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / <span class="Tweet-authorScreenName Identity-screenName p-nickname">DiBrown5</span></em></p> <p><em><span class="Tweet-authorScreenName Identity-screenName p-nickname"><img width="500" height="334" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/10849/cloud-number-one_500x334.jpg" alt="Cloud Number One"/></span></em></p> <p><em>Hero image credit: Instagram / instagram_sa</em></p>

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