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‘Boyfriend trend’ to sizzle ramps this winter

‘Boyfriend trend’ to sizzle ramps this winterMelbourne, Mar 29 : Women have invaded men's domain a little further, for this year catwalks will witness something cool, comfy and stylish - altogether called the "boyfriend" trend.

Masculine blazers and jackets have entered this season's collections.

And when teamed with skinny jeans, leggings or tights, they make for sexy yet comfy combos.

Designers have embraced the look, as have chain stores such as Country Road, reports The Daily Telegraph.

The "boyfriend cut" is also being asked for at salons.

Disqualifications see Glock and Trulli start from back of grid

Disqualifications see Glock and Trulli start from back of grid

Sydney basks in Earth Hour's global glow

Sydney basks in Earth Hour's global glowSydney - Sydney Harbour lost a little of its twinkle Saturday as Earth Hour enthusiasts snuffed out lights to show their concern about the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change.

Earth Hour is a grassroots, Australian initiative now into its third year that asks people around the world to switch off lights for 60 minutes to pressure governments to act on slowing global warming.

The Opera House and Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge clicked off at 8:30pm (0930 GMT), signalling the official start of Earth Hour.

Melbourne's Catholic Church to ban gay priests

Melbourne's Catholic Church to ban gay priestsMelbourne, March 28: Melbourne's Catholic Church has embraced a Vatican suggestion to ban gays from becoming priests.

All potential priests will have to undergo tests for sexual orientation.

Describing homosexuality as “a type of deviation”, the head of the Vatican committee recently said that celibate gays should also be banned.

James O’Farrell, an Archdiocese of Melbourne spokesman, confirmed that Carlton’s Corpus Christi Catholic seminary had started adhering to the guidelines.

The Manor in Holmby Hills is America’s most highly priced estate

The Manor in Holmby Hills is America’s most highly priced estateMelbourne, Mar 28 : The Manor, situated in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighbourhood, has been put on the market for a whopping 150 million dollars, making it the highest asking price in America.

The French chateau-style mansion once belonged to film and television producer Aaron Spelling, and now his widow Candy Spelling has put it on the market.

The mansion has 5,248 sq m of space on more than 1.86ha, and is the largest home in Los Angeles County.

Button takes pole for Australian Grand Prix

Button takes pole for Australian Grand Prix Melbourne - Jenson Button held off a challenge from Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello Saturday to take pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The Briton posted a time of one minute 26.202 seconds for the 5.303-kilometre lap on the Albert Park circuit with Barrichello clocking 1:26.505.

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull took third place in his first race for the Austrian team in a time of 1:26.830.

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