Print's richest family, the Hannans, have maintained their wealth but dropped four places on BRW's annual Rich 200 countdown.

The owners of IPMG, parent company of Hannanprint and Offset Alpine, ranked as the nation's 20th wealthiest family, falling four places from last year's 16th. Their wealth was estimated at $640 million, a slight drop from $643 million last year. Packaging manufacturing continues to be a windfall for Anthony Pratt of Visy, whose personal wealth rose nearly $300 million to $5.45 billion, though he still slipped from fourth to fifth place on the BRW list. Media mogul Kerry Stokes, whose printing industry interests include Pacific Magazines and West Australian Newspapers, was up one place to 11th, with a wealth of $2.79 billion, up from $2.55 billion last year. The founders of Computershare, Chris Morris and Tony Wales, both fell in the standings, Morris down to 72nd place with $555 million and Wales falling to 145th spot, with $305 million. With a family wealth of $405 million, the Fairfaxes couldn’t touch the Hannans. No longer involved with Fairfax Media, the family's wealth shrunk from $522 million in 2011 to $405 million this year, and they fell 12 places down the list. Another print media dynasty is the Handbury family, which ranked 38th on the Families list with a wealth of $390 million. The clan includes Rupert Murdoch's nephew Matt Handbury, who sold Murdoch Magazines to Pacific Magazines in 2004, and last week announced a major downsizing at his publishing company, Murdoch Books.

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Print's richest family, the Hannans, have maintained their wealth but dropped four places on BRW's annual Rich 200 countdown.

The owners of IPMG, parent company of Hannanprint and Offset Alpine, ranked as the nation's 20th wealthiest family, falling four places from last year's 16th. Their wealth was estimated at $640 million, a slight drop from $643 million last year. Packaging manufacturing continues to be a windfall for Anthony Pratt of Visy, whose personal wealth rose nearly $300 million to $5.45 billion, though he still slipped from fourth to fifth place on the BRW list. Media mogul Kerry Stokes, whose printing industry interests include Pacific Magazines and West Australian Newspapers, was up one place to 11th, with a wealth of $2.79 billion, up from $2.55 billion last year. The founders of Computershare, Chris Morris and Tony Wales, both fell in the standings, Morris down to 72nd place with $555 million and Wales falling to 145th spot, with $305 million. With a family wealth of $405 million, the Fairfaxes couldn’t touch the Hannans. No longer involved with Fairfax Media, the family's wealth shrunk from $522 million in 2011 to $405 million this year, and they fell 12 places down the list. Another print media dynasty is the Handbury family, which ranked 38th on the Families list with a wealth of $390 million. The clan includes Rupert Murdoch's nephew Matt Handbury, who sold Murdoch Magazines to Pacific Magazines in 2004, and last week announced a major downsizing at his publishing company, Murdoch Books.

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Mario Falcone and Lucy Mecklenburgh are apparently engaged…

While we’ve been going Jubilee crazy, our favourite reality stars from The Only Way Is Essex have been living it up in Marbella.

Apart from partying a hell of a lot they have also been filming a special episode and it seems there are some serious treats in store for us.

Apparently Mario has proposed to girlfriend Lucy. We know, isn’t that insane?

The couple were seen on a romantic cruise on Friday night and its thought that he popped the question then.

TOWIE bosses are reportedly trying to keep it under wraps, so Mario and Lucy have been told not to tell anyone.

Well we suppose if it’s true then congratulations. We are slightly concerned though because we all know how other TOWIE engagements have ended

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Sam Faiers shows a more relaxed side as she enjoys romantic pool rendezvous with beau Joey Essex

 

She did get up to stretch her legs and show off her tanned figure at one point however, looking far more relaxed in flip flops than she had done in heels over the weekend.

Joey looked a little restless on the sun lounger, shifting around from time to time, but ever attentive when Sam leaned over to share a quiet word.

Tender moment: Sam used her boyfriend's chest as a pillow as they drifted off together

A little help? Sam used an unconcerned Joey as a support to sit up

He was briefly distracted when a couple of young female fans came over to have a chat, but quickly resumed his prone position once they had left.

Sam was clearly quite happy to sit back and take a break from her usual role of Essex glamour queen.

Over the weekend the blonde boutique owner was spotted filming scenes for the Only Way Is Essex looking more her usual self, wearing a slashed to the navel black swimsuit.

Laid-back look: Sam didn't bother with make-up, and covered up with a loose top when the sun got too much

Ready to take a dip? Sam appeared to be contemplating a swim, while Joey hardly seemed able to move

Getting fidgety: Joey seemed to have trouble finding a comfortable position

 

She accessorised with a huge, gold neck piece, featuring a large circle in the middle which hung off the main plate and nestling between her breasts, drawing attention.

Sam wisely protected her face from the sun’s rays at Sisu Club and Hotel in Puerto Banus, pairing her skimpy outfit with a giant black and white striped hat and large sunglasses.

A crocheted waistcoat and sky high clogs which elongated her legs completed the look.

Bit of a distraction? Joey looked a little weary as he sat up to greet a couple of young female fans

Ready to make a move? Both looked as though they were feeling the effects of the last few days in Marbs

Blending in with the crowd: Sam was sporting none of her usual TOWIE bling, with unstyled hair and no jewelry

The overall look was significantly more high-maintenance than her low-key poolside look yesterday.

But Sam's more casual appearance clearly wasn't an issue for Joey, who was undeterred in his attentions.

The pair made a touching display of their affections during the final episode of season five last week when Joey penned a heartfelt love letter to Sam.

Time to head for the shade: Even the sun-loving pair needed a break at one point

Joey made Sam laugh as he reminded her of memories they share from when they initially got together, and displayed his childlike handwriting.

His closing words were: 'I love you and you're the love of my life.'

Joey's gesture appeared to make up for the distress he caused when he was photographed getting into a cab with another girl.

Grabbed a bite: The enamored pair went to get some food without their TOWIE castmates

What a difference some slap makes: Joey and a made-up Sam out last Thursday

Dressed to the nines: Sam's look was much more high-maintenance on Sunday

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The TOWIE gang head off to Marbella.

When we heard The Only Way Is Essexwas  going to Marbella everyone knew that everyone was going to be in for a treat, and the girls and guys from East of London look like they're going to provide some fun when we see them hit our screens for their Spansh special.

The lads and girls looke like they can't wait to get their clothes off and indulge in some serious tanning action, perhaps to

Particularly enjoying herself is Lauren Goodger, who's lapsed on a promise to not drink alcohol because of the trip, supping champagne in the sun as she and her friends took the parties of the Sugar Hut to sunnier climes.

Love birds Sam Faiers and Joey Essex also looked to be having fun as they explored the popular Spanish resort inbetween filming.

However some cast members looked to be letting the heat get to them a little, something which should make for good viewing when it's time for us all to watch what they've been up to.

PHOTOS: The TOWIE gang head off to Marbella.

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£126m up for grabs in EuroMillions

A single winner of Friday's EuroMillions draw would pocket the second-largest jackpot yet after tonight's draw was a rollover. Punters will be playing for an estimated £126 million after Tuesday's draw blank made it a double-rollover from last Friday. It would be the largest pot since Colin and Chris Weir, from Largs in North Ayrshire, won £161 million last July, organiser Camelot said. Six people won £266,505.80 each tonight after matching five main numbers and one lucky star, but no one matched all seven to claim the £106 million jackpot. The estimated jackpot on Friday would propel a ticket-holder above a winner who banked £113,019,926 in October 2010, but decided not to go public. Dave Dawes and wife Angela, from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, currently sit third in the list after claiming £101,203,600 last October.

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The British Royals Aren't Even Billionaires

The British royals may be the most watched family in Britain, but they are by no means the richest, according to new data. An analysis by Wealth-X, the global wealth research firm, states that her Majesty, the Queen has a net worth of at least $510 million. The Times of London's Rich List has also put the Queen at around $500 million, and says she receives a stipend of $12.9 million a year. (Some of her holdings include stud farms, a fruit farm, and one of the world’s largest stamp collections, started by her grandfather).

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A Facebook crime every 40 minutes

A crime linked to Facebook  is reported to police every  40 minutes. Last year, officers logged 12,300 alleged offences involving the vastly popular social networking site. Facebook was referenced in investigations of murder, rape, child sex offences, assault, kidnap, death threats, witness intimidation and fraud.

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Prince Philip in hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been taken to hospital with a bladder infection and will miss the rest of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip, 90, had been taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in London from Windsor Castle as a "precautionary measure". The Queen is still expected to join 12,000 others at the Jubilee concert which is under way at the palace. The prince will remain in hospital under observation for a few days. The prince had appeared to be in good health when he accompanied the Queen on Sunday on the royal barge the Spirit of Chartwell, which formed part of the rain-drenched Jubilee river pageant. He and the Queen stood for most of the 80-minute journey, as they were accompanied by 1,000 boats travelling seven miles down the river to Tower Bridge.

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Luka Rocco Magnotta, the 'Canadian Psycho,' arrested in Berlin

Luka Rocco Magnotta was arrested in Berlin Monday after a four-day international manhunt that spanned three countries. The 29-year-old Canadian wanted over a horrific Montreal ice pick murder and decapitation of a Chinese student that he allegedly filmed and posted to the Internet, was arrested in or near an Internet cafe, Berlin police said. Montreal police confirmed they are aware of the reports that Magnotta was arrested, but said they are still in the process of contacting their Berlin counterparts. The arrest comes after French authorities said they were investigating a tip that Magnotta travelled from Paris to Berlin via bus on the weekend. “Somebody recognized him and (then) all the police recognized him,” Berlin police spokesperson Stefan Redlich told CP24 Monday. Handout (Click to enlarge) Magnotta's alleged victim is Lin Jun, a 33-year-old Concordia University student from Wuhan, Hubei, China. He was last seen on May 24, police said, and reported missing on May 29. Redlich said police were called in by a civilian who spotted Magnotta and he was arrested after police asked for his identification at about 2:00 p.m. local time in Berlin. Reuters is reporting it was an employee of the cafe, Kadir Anlayisli, that recognized Magnotta. The cafe is on Karl Marx Strasse, a busy shopping street filled with Turkish and Lebanese shops and cafes in the Neukoelln district of Berlin. German television quoted the owner of the cafe saying Magnotta was surfing the Internet for about an hour before his arrest. Redlich said Magnotta has been taken into custody without incident and will go in front of a judge Tuesday. Canadian officials are expected to start the extradition process for Magnotta in the near future.

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Rush for safe havens as euro fears rise

US benchmark borrowing costs plunged to levels last seen in 1946 and those for Germany and the UK hit all-time lows as investors took fright at what they see as a disjointed policy response to the debt crisis in Spain and Italy. In a striking sign of the flight to haven assets, German two-year bond yields fell to zero for the first time, below the equivalent rate for Japan, meaning investors are willing to lend to Berlin for no return. US 10-year yields fell as low as 1.62 per cent, a level last reached in March 1946, according to Global Financial Data. German benchmark yields reached 1.26 per cent while Denmark's came close to breaching the 1 per cent level, hitting 1.09 per cent. UK rates fell to 1.64 per cent, the lowest since records for benchmark borrowing costs began in 1703. "They are extreme levels because we are in an extremely perilous situation. People just want to put their money somewhere where they think they will get it back. People may soon be paying Germany or the US to look after their money," said Gary Jenkins, head of Swordfish Research, an independent credit analysis company. The flight to safety came as the situation in Italy and Spain, the eurozone's third- and fourth-largest economies, deteriorated further. Italy held a disappointing debt auction and saw its benchmark borrowing costs rise above 6 per cent for the first time since January. The euro fell 0.8 per cent against the dollar to under $1.24 for the first time in two years. Confusion over how the Spanish government's rescue of Bankia, the stricken lender, will be structured led the premium Madrid pays over Berlin to borrow to hit fresh highs for the euro era at 540 basis points. Analysts said the elevated level meant that clearing houses could soon raise the amount of margin, or collateral, that traders need to post against Spanish debt, a move that led to the escalation of crises in Portugal and Ireland. The European Central Bank has made clear to Spain that it cannot use the bank's liquidity operations as part of a recapitalision of Bankia. However, the central bank said on Wednesday it had not been officially consulted on the plans. Equity markets globally fell on the eurozone fears with bourses in Paris, Frankfurt and London all dropping 2 per cent. But Nick Gartside, international chief investment officer for JPMorgan Asset Management, noted that while US bond yields had halved since April last year the S&P 500 equity market was at the same level. "One of those two markets is mispriced. Core government bonds are an efficient market and they are ahead," he added. Investors said borrowing costs for the US, UK and Germany were likely to continue to fall amid a worsening economic backdrop and the threat of more central bank intervention. Wealth managers have been moving client assets into currency havens in recent weeks, with the Swiss franc and the US dollar among the biggest beneficiaries "Risk aversion, a rapidly slowing global economy and unusually low policy rates will pin these short and intermediate maturity bonds at unprecedented low levels for quite a while," said Mohamed El-Erian, chief executive of Pimco, one of the world's largest bond investors. Mr Gartside said he could easily see German rates going below 1 per cent, following a path that only Japan and Switzerland have taken among major economies, while the US and UK could dip under 1.5 per cent. Markets are increasingly resigned to more turmoil until policy makers take more radical action. The two most popular plans of action for investors are for the ECB to buy Spanish and Italian bonds in unlimited size or for eurozone countries to agree on a fiscal union involving the pooling of debt. "You have to throw everything at it. Spain is just too big for half measures. The next intervention has to be not just massive in size but it has to show a total commitment," said Mr Jenkins. He recommends that the ECB set targets either for the premium Spain and Italy pay to borrow over Germany or for their yields.

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The reality TV star took to Twitter earlier this week to hit out at the airline for apparently going through her bags and stealing 'irreplaceable' belongings during a recent flight from Nice to Los Angeles via London.

And it now emerges that she is claiming staff stole 'vintage sunglasses' her dad Robert Kardashian allegedly gave her just before he died in 2003, as well as 'several extremely expensive purses and Tumi luggage', according to TMZ.com.

Kim arrived back home in LA on Friday night when she apparently noticed her luggage was different.

The star was on her way back to LA via London from Nice (Picture: Getty)

Kim then took to Twitter to claim items that had sentimental value had been removed from her luggage. 

She wrote: 'Very disappointed in British Airways for opening my luggage & taking some special items of mine!Some things are sentimental &not replaceable.

'What happened to the days when you could lock your bags! We need to get back to that. There's no sense of security & no trust! Shame on you.'

Kim spent much of her time in Cannes with new boyfriend Kanye West (Picture: Xposure)

According to the fresh reports, Kim has now demanded British Airways produce CCTV footage showing the alleged thievery and it is believed she will go to the police if they fail to provide her with it.

A British Airways spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: 'We're looking into the matter.'

Kim tweeted this snap of boyfriend Kanye West on stage, saying she missed him (Picture: Instagram/Kim Kardashian)

Meanwhile, her outburst must have made the reality TV star a little lovesick, as she tweeted a picture of her current beau Kanye West performing on stage with the mushy caption 'I miss him'.

Kanye and Kim have been dating for some time now after being friends for many years, and have used their moments in the spotlight to remind everyone just how in love they are.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West couldn't keep their hands off each other as they headed out to an ice-cream parlour in Cannes (Picture: Splash)

The couple were spotted together during the Cannes Film Festival hugging and holding hands as they took a relaxing break in the French Riviera.

Kim was recently in London with West while he completed the UK leg of his Watch The Throne tour alongside Jay Z.

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Scousewives abroad Reality stars soak up the sunshine in Marbella

Marbella is the traditional summer stomping ground of the TOWIE gang, but whatever Essex can do, Liverpool can do better.

The Desperate Scousewives stars have jetted to the Spanish holiday spot, and ensured they made an even bigger splash than their Southern rivals.

Gillian and Debbie O'Toole and Amanda Harrington turned heads at a pool party in the tightest and brightest possible outfits.

Marbella Barbie: Desperate Scousewives stars Debbie and Gillian O'Toole and Amanda Harrington ensure they stand out at a pool party in Marbella

Fun in the sun: The reality stars partied at the Plush Pool Party at the Sisu Boutique Hotel 

 

The girls soaked up the sunshine at the Plush Pool Party at the Sisu Boutique Hotel.

 

Amanda wore a bright blue bikini with tassles and gold wedges, and added more fringing to her outfit with a colourful kaftan.

Debbie and Gillian went matching in floral bikinis that accentuated their bust size.

Poolside glamour: The girls teetered in platforms

We didn't see you there! the girls ensured they were camera-ready , primping and pouting on the day beds

Debbie wore hot pink and her sister wore black.

Gillian accesorised with a black flower in her hair and matching wedges. Both girls wore kaftans over their shoulders.

The reality stars appeared to be having the time of their lives, sipping on cocktails and giggling by the pool.

Drink up! Debbie clutched an enormous bottle of vodka 

 

Tight and bright: Amanda wore a bright blue tassled bikini

With their perfectly coiffed hair, none of them braved getting their locks wet by cooling off in the pool.

They didn't hold back on the drinks, with Debbie pictured helping herself to an enormous bottle of Belvedere vodka.

They ensured they were camera-ready at all times, primping and pouting throughout the day as they lounged on day beds.

Strike a pose! The girls posed for photographers outside the hotel

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The Only Way Is Essex has confirmed that its Marbella special will air on June 13 this summer

The Only Way Is Essex has confirmed that its Marbella special will air on June 13 this summer!

 

The latest series ended on Sunday, but a one-off summer special will air next month on ITV2.

The group usually take an annual visit to the Spanish holiday resort, although this year their jaunt will be filmed for the first time.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and boyfriend Mario Falcone, James Argent and Lydia Bright, and Sam Faiers and her new boyfriend Joey Essex will be flying out later this month.

But it’s understand that Lauren Goodger has been banned from the trip, following her row with producers that almost saw her fired.

Sam Faiers said previously that she also wanted to see Nanny Wendy on the special show, laughing: “She is mad, wears Juicy tracksuits, has a little shih tzu and drives around Marbella in a convertible.”

The Only Way is Marbs airs on Wednesday, June 13 at 10PM on ITV2.

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Just how many variations can you spin off the marvel of simplicity that is the bikini?

 

VICTOR R. CAIVANO, via AP

Judging by the options on spectacular display at FashionRio, the Marvelous City's five-day-long summer 2013 fashion extravaganza, the options are endless.

Fancy pairing your string bikini top with spandex pants hung with rows of seductively dangling fringe, which provide so much more coverage than the country's traditional "fio dental" or "dental floss" bottoms? Rio's got just the thing for you.

Toying with the idea of kitting out your two-piece with a chain mail sheath emblazoned with a palm tree? Look no further.

Bikinis are Brazilian designers' bread and butter, so while their winter collections tend to fall flat, with half-hearted attempts at outerwear, summer reliably sizzles. And the southern hemisphere summer collections that will hit the beach this coming January were no exception.

Sao Paulo-based label Triya served up the season's most eye-popping options, a psychedelic rainbow that broke the beachwear mold. Beyond the fringed pant bikini, the brand's brainchild, were tiny bottoms paired with long sleeve spandex tops cropped short to show off the models' abs and a zebra-printed bandeau top that sprouted an ankle length skirt in aubergine silk with a bold slit up one side.

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British Airways set to roll out Home Advantage social media campaign

Denise Lewis

British Airways is set to launch its Olympic inspired social media campaign on 1 June, giving away hundreds of free flights and tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to friends and families of UK athletes and Brits living abroad.

The airline, which is sponsoring the Games, is giving away a quarter of a million pounds worth of flights from 20 selected destinations around the world though Facebook– including Sydney, Moscow, New York, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Beijing and Los Angeles - with 12 tickets per flight to give away.

Each ‘homecomer’ will also win a ticket to see the games.

Luisa Fernandez, British Airways manager of the home coming campaign, said: “This is the start of our campaign to get the country behind our athletes and give them an extra boost. Every extra clap, cheer and whoop we can offer, could make the difference to how they perform.”

The airline is also offering 50 free flights to friends and family of Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes.

Denise Lewis, Former Olympic Gold medallist, said: “Every athlete is looking for an advantage, something that will raise their game – and home advantage is very much about that.. It’s a feeling that you get, that elevation, that self belief that you are competing with the nation behind you, willing you on.”

The campaign will be supported by print advertising, banner adverts and social media. A short film looking at ‘home advantage’ will also air on the Facebook page.

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Justin Bieber 'physically battered' photographer

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are investigating a complaint that Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber roughed up a man who was taking pictures of the performer at a suburban shopping centre, police said on Monday.

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Upon exiting the cinema, Justin Bieber reportedly lost his cool from a photographer getting too close to him and girlfriend Selena Gomez, where an altercation between Justin and the photographer began Photo: BARCROFT

Deputies were called on Sunday to an outdoor shopping area in Calabasas, about 23 miles northwest of Hollywood, by a man who reported having just had an altercation with Bieber, the sheriff's department said in a press statement.

According to the statement, the man said he was taking pictures of Bieber, who was with his girlfriend, actress Selena Gomez, when the singer "physically battered" him.

Bieber's publicist with Island/Def Jam Music Group could not immediately be reached for comment.

A spokeswoman for the sheriff's department, Lillian Peck, declined to give further details about the nature of the alleged confrontation or any injuries suffered by the man.

But Peck said the man, who was not identified by police, complained of pain, and after requesting medical attention was treated on the scene by paramedics, then taken to a local hospital, where he was examined and later released.

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Three killed in northern Italy earthquake

Three people have been killed in a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Italy near Bologna, according to reports. The quake that struck at just after 4am local time was centred 21.75 miles north-northwest of Bologna at a relatively shallow depth of six miles, the US Geological Survey said. Italian news agency Ansa, citing emergency services, said two people were killed in Sant'Agostino di Ferrara when a ceramics factory collapsed. Another person was killed in Ponte Rodoni do Bondeno. In late January, A 5.4-magnitude quake shook northern Italy. Some office buildings in Milan were evacuated as a precaution and there were scattered reports of falling masonry and cracks in buildings. The tremor was one of the strongest to shake the region, seismologists said. Initial television footage indicated that older buildings had suffered damage. Roofs collapsed, church towers showed cracks and the bricks of some stone walls tumbled into the street during the quake. As dawn broke over the region, residents milled about the streets inspecting the damage. Italy's Sky TG24 showed images of the collapsed ceramics factory in Sant'Agostino di Ferrara where the two workers were reportedly killed. The structure, which appeared to be a hangar of sorts, had twisted metal supports jutting out at odd angles amid the mangled collapsed roof. The quake “was a strong one, and it lasted quite a long time”, said Emilio Bianco, receptionist at Modena's Canalgrande hotel, housed in an ornate 18th century palazzo. The hotel suffered no damage and Modena itself was spared, but guests spilled into the streets as soon as the quake hit, he said. Many people were still awake in the town since it was a “white night”, with shops and restaurants open all night. Museums were supposed to have remained open as well but closed following the bombing of a school in southern Italy that killed one person. The quake epicentre was between the towns of Finale Emilia, San Felice sul Panaro and Sermide, but was felt as far away as Tuscany and northern Alto Adige. The initial quake was followed about an hour later by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock, USGS said. And it was preceded by a 4.1-magnitude tremor. In late January, a 5.4-magnitude quake shook northern Italy. Some office buildings in Milan were evacuated as a precaution and there were scattered reports of falling masonry and cracks in buildings. In 2009, a devastating tremor killed more than 300 people in the central city of L'Aquila.

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The 500kg sofa which Michael Jackson ordered for his comeback concert in London will on show at jewellers Gomez and Molina

 

DISPLAY: The €200,000 sofa will be at the Gomez and Molina store.

A SOFA valued at €200,000 will be on display for the first time in Marbella at the end of this month.

 

The 500kg sofa which Michael Jackson ordered for his comeback concert in London will on show at jewellers Gomez and Molina during the Marbella Luxury Weekend taking place Thursday May 31 to Sunday June 3 in Puerto Banus.

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DJOCK MARIO at Nikki Beach Marbella May 6th 2012

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