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Grace Warrior Irwin Powell turns 1 today and has celebrated in adorable style with her Australia Zoo family.

And of course there's plenty of gorgeous photos and videos!

"Happy Birthday to my graceful warrior. One year of watching your beautiful heart bloom into the most extraordinary person," Bindi wrote on an Instagram post featuring a series of photos of Grace with Bindi, Chandler, Terri, Robert and Chandler’s parents Chris and Shannan at a private celebration at Australia Zoo.

Steve was there too, via a large format photo of him with a cockatoo.

"Grace, you have been an old soul from the very beginning,” Bindi continued. “It is the greatest blessing to be your mama. I love you eternally, unconditionally and infinitely. ❤️ "

Chandler also posted a cute photo with Grace on his Instagram, saying: "It’s been one year since you came into our lives and yet it feels like you’ve been with us forever. I never knew I had so much love to give. Happy first birthday sweetheart❤️ "

A heartwarming moment with Steve and Grace

Bindi also posted a video of the celebrations, which contains a sweet moment where Bindi is pointing to her Dad’s photo and talking to Grace about him.

The nearly five minute video shows Grace walking up a storm, opening presents, playing a song on her new xylophone, checking our her multi-tiered cake (though it looks like Robert takes a big chunk out in a hilarious move) and laughing and smiling with her family.

And of course there’s plenty of appearances from the animal stars, including a bird, echidna and rhinos.

"Grace is absolutely amazing and we want to thank you guys for all the birthday wishes," Bindi says in the video.

A year of growth

In the lead-up to Grace’s big day, Bindi uploaded a cute video montage of Grace growing over the 12 months, writing that the past year had been "the greatest of our lives".

Not only is it Grace's first birthday, but Bindi and Chandler's second wedding anniversary. The timing feels like a miracle to Bindi, who has previously noted: "Grace Warrior was born at 5:52pm on the 25th of March 2021. We just discovered that Chandler and I said our vows and were officially married exactly 3 minutes earlier on the 25th of March 2020. Three. Minutes. This is why I believe in miracles. ❤️ "

 

Australia Zoo celebrations and livestream

Grace's birthday is also being celebrated with the public at Australia Zoo with a day of fun events, including the opening of Camp Grace, a new playground named in her honour.

You can watch the LiveStream of the day on the Australia Zoo website.


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There is a very strange photo floating around the world wide web today that has caused quite a stir among Reddit users.

The photo has gone viral on different social media platforms like Facebook, Reddit, Twitter and Instagram.

And I know what you are thinking, show us the picture so you can see what the fuss is all about…so here goes.

Check out the pic below! What do you see?

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Here's a side by side with some crude outlines to show you the difference in case you only see a clown or you only see the dog.

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Users took to the thread’s comments to battle out what they could see...and the answers were so varied. Some people only could see an old labrador, while others were 110% certain they could see a creepy clown. 

Hint: Confused as to how you could possibly see a clown in this sweet pooch's face.
Cover up the photo from above his nose, now what do you see?

 

For those that want a little more info, the dog's name was Millie and she was about 11 years old when the photo was taken.

Her human parent was John Falconer and she was a Black Lab cross Ridgeback/Mastiff from the UK.

She was loved her whole life and will always be remembered by the Falconer family.

Sadly, due to health issues, she was put to sleep in 2016 due to health issues living to a good 14 years.

Crying or creeped out? Let us know on Facebook.



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Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns was allegedly three times over the legal limit when his car crossed to the wrong side of the road and crashed into a van in the NSW Hunter region.

The ARIA Award winner was charged with high-range drink-driving after the collision on Wednesday night.

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Johns later said in an Instagram post he had been struggling with panic attacks and mental health issues and would be going to a rehabilitation facility.

"I've been self-medicating with alcohol to deal with my PTSD, anxiety and depression," he wrote.

"I know this is not sustainable or healthy."

NSW Police said a grey SUV drove out of a service station on the Pacific Highway at North Arm Cove about 10.30 pm on Wednesday.

A short time later, the northbound SUV collided with the southbound van after the SUV moved onto the wrong side of the road.

Both vehicles ended up on a nature strip.

Paramedics assessed Johns, 42, at the scene and he returned a positive roadside breath test to police.

He was later allegedly returned a second breath test of 0.157, more than three times the legal limit.

The van driver, 51, and his female passenger, 55, were treated at the scene and the passenger was taken to John Hunter Hospital before being released.

Johns said his "mental health is a work in progress" and "it's something I always have to manage".

"Over the past week I began to experience panic attacks," he wrote on Instagram on Thursday.

"Last night I got lost while driving and I was in an accident. I am ok, everyone is ok.

"I have to step back now as I'm self admitting a rehabilitation center and I don't know how long I'll be there.

"Appreciate your love and support as always."

Johns will appear in Raymond Terrace Local Court on April 11.

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FILE - An Oscar statue is pictured underneath the entrance to the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 24, 2016, in Los Angeles. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ABC. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

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Final preparations are underway for the 94th Academy Awards and a long awaited return to Hollywood glamour after a muted ceremony and ratings low in 2021.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars, including who is expected to win and what the big controversies are this year.

WHEN ARE THE OSCARS?

The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The ceremony is set to begin at 11am on Monday, March 28 AEDT, with live coverage in Australia on Channel 7.

WHO IS HOSTING THE 2022 OSCARS?

Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes are taking the stage to co-host the ceremony, which has been without an MC for the past three years.

WHO IS PRESENTING?

Show producers will continue adding names throughout the week, but at the moment stars expected to hand out awards on Oscar night include Bill Murray, Lady Gaga, Kevin Costner, Samuel L. Jackson, Zoe Kravitz, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Mila Kunis, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Lupita Nyong'o and Rosie Perez.

On Wednesday the academy squashed one pre-show controversy by confirming West Side Story star Rachel Zegler will be a presenter, a reversal that came after several days of uproar when the actor noted on social media she did not have an Oscar invite.

Also included as presenters are Jason Momoa, Serena and Venus Williams, J.K. Simmons, Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jacob Elordi and Jill Scott.

Other performers will be Chris Rock, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Yuh-jung Youn, Ruth E. Carter, Halle Bailey, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Shawn Mendes, Tyler Perry, Tracee Ellis Ross, Stephanie Beatriz, DJ Khaled, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk, Elliot Page, Kelly Slater and Shaun White.

WHICH MOVIES ARE NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE IN 2022?

The 10 movies competing for best picture this year are:

  • Belfast
  • CODA
  • Don't Look Up
  • Drive My Car
  • Dune
  • King Richard
  • Licorice Pizza
  • Nightmare Alley
  • The Power of the Dog
  • West Side Story

WHAT ARE THE PREDICTIONS FOR THE WINNERS ON OSCAR NIGHT?

The Power of the Dog is the presumed frontrunner for best picture and best director, for New Zealander Jane Campion, but there is also the possibility CODA will take best picture, especially after it won at the Producer's Guild Awards.

Either way, it would be the first time a streaming service has won best picture.

Other likely winners include Will Smith for best actor (King Richard), Jessica Chastain for best actress (The Eyes of Tammy Faye), Troy Kotsur for best supporting actor (CODA) and Ariana DeBose for best supporting actress (West Side Story).

Nicole Kidman has been nominated for Best Actress for her role as Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos, while fellow Aussie Kodi Smit-Phee has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for The Power of the Dog.

WHAT ELSE CAN WE EXPECT?

Organisers have promised they will keep the broadcast to three hours.

"The show will flow, not unlike a movie, in that there will be different themes and a different feel and different energy throughout the night," Producer Will Packer said in an interview with IndieWire.

"It will not feel or look or sound like one show for three hours. It's taking you through the course of this cinematic journey."

Best song nominees like Beyonce, Van Morrison and Billie Eilish are also expected to perform.

ARE THERE ANY CONTROVERSIES THIS YEAR?

The Oscars are so high profile that every year someone is upset about something, especially when changes are involved. But this year the biggest controversy is over the decision to present some awards before the live broadcast begins and edit them into the show later.

The eight awards are for shorts (live action, animated and documentary), editing, score, hair and makeup, sound and production design.

The decision has its defenders, but also an army of high-profile detractors, including Campion, Steven Spielberg, Chastain and Penelope Cruz.

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