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Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie TikTok family's move to America slammed by fan
A famous Aussie family has divided fans after making the bold choice to pack their bags and move across the world. TikTok sensation Kat Clark and her 14-year-old daughter Deja have traded in their Australian home for a life guided by the Star-Spangled Banner. The two influencers — who boast a combined following of more than 10 million on TikTok — celebrated their departure from Australia with their family last week. 'We decided to host a going-away thing, because obviously we don't know when we will see my family next,' Kat said. 'I am really sad about leaving my grandma . . . she is 93 this year. 'Obviously, if something did happen, I would be on the first flight back home, but it's still sad knowing I won't be as close to them.' The Gold Coast family hired a caterer and a decorator to create a US-themed party. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. It featured a giant USA light-up sign, an expansive themed charcuterie board, a US-styled chocolate cake, and classic American foods. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from fans, most expressing concern over the current political climate in the US. 'I'm sorry, no opportunity could convince me to move to America (right now) it's literally turning into a hell hole,' one user said. Another user said: 'Why on earth anyone would want to move to America from Australia is beyond me' American theme Credit: Supplied Others were more understanding, reminding the family they could always come back. 'We respect your decision, you can always come back if it isn't working out!' Kat Clark's eldest daughter Latisha Clark, 22, has decided to stay in Australia. It is yet to be revealed which of the 50 states the Clarks have chosen to call home, however there is speculation it will be somewhere in California.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Daily Record
Bodies of two young boys found inside home as woman arrested
WARNING DISTRESSING DETAILS: Police officers in the New South Wales town of Coonabarabran, Australia, now say there is no ongoing threat to the public after the welfare check. A woman has been arrested after the bodies of two children were discovered during a welfare check. Emergency services were called to a property on Emu Lane in Coonabarabran, New South Wales just after 2pm on Monday. Inside, cops made the horrific discovery of the bodies of two boys, aged six and seven-years-old. A 66-year-old woman, believed to be the children's grandmother, was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for further evaluation. She is currently under police watch. Officials have confirmed that the woman and the children were known to each other. Police have assured that there is no ongoing risk to the public and they are not looking for any other persons related to this incident, reports the Mirror. NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed his sympathies, saying: "What has occurred is terrible, and as a state we share in the Coonabarabran community's grief over the loss of two young boys who had their whole lives ahead of them. "I can't begin to imagine the heartbreak their family, friends, and teachers are going through." He also expressed gratitude to local police for their professionalism and bravery in handling the tragic situation. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb confirmed that extra police resources have been sent to the town as the investigation progresses. The inquiry is still ongoing. An American couple is facing a lifetime in prison following the tragic death of their two year old child, who was left in a sweltering car along with three siblings. Another child, aged 3, also died due to malnutrition after being taken to hospital. Deja and Justin Rollins have each been given a 70-year sentence, concluding what prosecutors have labelled one of the most "disturbing" cases they've ever encountered. The pair confessed to leaving their four children - aged 2, 4, 7, and 10 - in a scorching car while they rushed their fifth child, aged 3, to Little Rock Children's Hospital in Arkansas on July 7, 2024, according to the Pulaski County Attorney's Office. Prosecutors revealed that the couple's three year old passed away from severe malnutrition, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the other children. "This case is one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking our office has ever encountered", stated prosecuting attorney Will Jones. Officials report that Deja, 28, and Justin, 30, locked their four children in the overheated vehicle, which they parked at Arkansas Children's Hospital as they sought "urgent medical treatment" for their 3 year old. Police were dispatched to the hospital following a report of child abuse and neglect, where they discovered the car outside the facility. However, Deja and Justin failed to disclose the location of the vehicle to the police, as per the Jacksonville Police Department. The children were rushed to the hospital for treatment of heat exhaustion. Tragically, the youngest child, two year old Jay'Dien Rollins, succumbed to fatal heat exhaustion and severe malnutrition the next day. The married couple both admitted guilt to two charges of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree domestic battery.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Schoolboys, 6 and 7, found dead inside home with woman arrested in 'truly horrible event'
A woman has been arrested after the bodies of two children were discovered during a welfare check. Emergency services responded to the home on Emu Lane in Coonabarabran, New South Wales just after 2pm on Monday, where they found the boys, aged six and seven, dead inside the property. The 66-year-old woman, who is believed to be the children's grandmother, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to hospital for further assessment. She remains under police guard. Authorities confirmed that the woman and children were known to each other. Police stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that they were not seeking any other individuals in connection with the incident. Where Kate and Gerry McCann are now - 18 years after Madeleine's disappearance NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed his condolences, saying, "What has occurred is terrible, and as a state we share in the Coonabarabran community's grief over the loss of two young boys who had their whole lives ahead of them. "I can't begin to imagine the heartbreak their family, friends, and teachers are going through," he added, also thanking local police for their professionalism and courage in responding to the tragic scene. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb confirmed that additional police resources have been deployed to the town as the investigation continues. Inquiries are ongoing. It comes as an American couple is set to spend the rest of their lives behind bars after their two-year-old toddler died as a result of being left in a scorching hot car along with three of his siblings. A fifth child of theirs, aged 3, also died of malnutrition after being rushed to hospital. Deja and Justin Rollins were each handed a 70-year prison sentence to conclude what prosecutors called one of the most 'disturbing' cases they've ever seen. The couple admitted to trapping their four children - aged 2, 4, 7, and 10 - inside a blistering car while they rushed their fifth child, aged 3, to a Little Rock Children's Hospital in Arkansas on July 7, 2024, the Pulsaki County Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors said the couple's three-year-old died of severe malnutrition, sparking a police investigation into the tot's siblings. 'This case is one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking our office has ever encountered', prosecuting attorney Will Jones said in a statement. According to officials, mum Deja, 28, and dad Justin, 30, locked their four kids inside the boiling hot vehicle, which they parked at Arkansas Children's Hospital as they rushed their 3-year-old in for 'urgent medical treatment'. Officers raced to the hospital after being alerted to a report of child abuse and neglect before finding the car outside the facility. Deja and Justin, meanwhile, failed to tell cops where the vehicle was located, the Jacksonville Police Department said. The children were taken into the hospital where they were treated for heat exhaustion, but tragically, the youngest - two-year-old Jay'Dien Rollins - died from fatal heat exhaustion and severe malnutrition the following day. The married couple each pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and first-degree domestic battery.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deja Blue: Now with Oregon, former Tar Heel Kelly faces Duke in NCAA Tournament
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Aside from those playing for fellow Tobacco Road programs, there is perhaps no other women's basketball player in the country more familiar with Cameron Indoor Stadium and the Duke Blue Devils than Oregon's Deja Kelly. In her four previous seasons before transferring to Oregon, Kelly played about 10 miles down the road for the North Carolina Tar Heels. She finished her career there as the program's eighth all-time leading scorer, piling up 1,858 points. And a lot of those were scored against UNC's rival as the Cameron Crazies jeered her. 'I'm used to it at this point. I'm curious to see what different signs will be in the stands this time. It's a great environment though. I think we'll feed off that chirping and energy,' Kelly said. 'I think my favorite memories are winning here.' A rivalry is renewed, and Kelly will get one more chance to frustrate the Blue Devils when No. 10 Oregon faces No. 2 Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Kelly is 5-2 all-time against Kara Lawson's Blue Devils and is now 3-1 in Cameron Indoor Stadium after she scored 20 points on Friday to help her Ducks outlast No. 7 Vanderbilt in overtime. On display in that victory from Kelly were skills that Duke knows all too well. The fifth-year guard from Texas has developed a reputation for being able to knock down mid-range jumpers with ease while also breaking down defenders with her quick handle. 'Deja is a phenomenal player on both the offense and defensive end. She's definitely grown since we played her,' Duke senior guard Reigan Richardson said. 'We're just going to have to stick to the game plan and do whatever it takes to stop her.' In seven games against the Blue Devils, Kelly has averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. 'I think she's always been one of the top guards in the country, so I don't think it's anything different,' Lawson said of Kelly. 'Can make big plays, unafraid in the moment, used to being in high pressure situations.' Duke advanced to the second round for the third consecutive season under Lawson by hammering No. 15 Lehigh on Friday night, 86-25. While the defensive performance from the Blue Devils was impressive, Lehigh didn't have anyone on its roster as talented as Kelly, a three-time All-ACC Player before earning All-Big Ten honors this season. While Kelly's scoring is down this season with the Ducks – she's posting just 11.9 points per game after averaging north of 16 in her three previous seasons with UNC – she's improved elsewhere. She's shooting a career-high 38.3 percent from the floor and has the best assist-turnover ratio of her career at +1.91. 'One of the reasons she came was to prepare herself for the pros, and she is efficiency-wise having the best season of her career,' Graves said. 'Her leadership… That's the kind of person we were hoping we would get out of Deja. She exceeded every expectation.' Thomas could be key Duke will be at a size disadvantage against Oregon, which starts 6-foot-4 Amina Muhammad and 6-foot-8 Phillipina Kyei in the front court. The Blue Devils don't carry any players on their roster taller than 6-foot-4. One of Duke's more skilled taller players is Delaney Thomas, a 6-foot-3 sophomore who has started all 34 games. She had an impressive performance against Lehigh, finishing with 11 points, and she grabbed seven of her eight rebounds in the second quarter, tying a Duke program record. 'Thomas is steady. I actually know what I'm going to get from her. She knows our coverages better than anyone, our playbook better than anyone,' Lawson said. 'She's really physical and strong. And so, in the paint, that's come in handy for us.' ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. Mitchell Northam, The Associated Press
Associated Press
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Deja Blue: Now with Oregon, former Tar Heel Kelly faces Duke in NCAA Tournament
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Aside from those playing for fellow Tobacco Road programs, there is perhaps no other women's basketball player in the country more familiar with Cameron Indoor Stadium and the Duke Blue Devils than Oregon's Deja Kelly. In her four previous seasons before transferring to Oregon, Kelly played about 10 miles down the road for the North Carolina Tar Heels. She finished her career there as the program's eighth all-time leading scorer, piling up 1,858 points. And a lot of those were scored against UNC's rival as the Cameron Crazies jeered her. 'I'm used to it at this point. I'm curious to see what different signs will be in the stands this time. It's a great environment though. I think we'll feed off that chirping and energy,' Kelly said. 'I think my favorite memories are winning here.' A rivalry is renewed, and Kelly will get one more chance to frustrate the Blue Devils when No. 10 Oregon faces No. 2 Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon. Kelly is 5-2 all-time against Kara Lawson's Blue Devils and is now 3-1 in Cameron Indoor Stadium after she scored 20 points on Friday to help her Ducks outlast No. 7 Vanderbilt in overtime. On display in that victory from Kelly were skills that Duke knows all too well. The fifth-year guard from Texas has developed a reputation for being able to knock down mid-range jumpers with ease while also breaking down defenders with her quick handle. 'Deja is a phenomenal player on both the offense and defensive end. She's definitely grown since we played her,' Duke senior guard Reigan Richardson said. 'We're just going to have to stick to the game plan and do whatever it takes to stop her.' In seven games against the Blue Devils, Kelly has averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. 'I think she's always been one of the top guards in the country, so I don't think it's anything different,' Lawson said of Kelly. 'Can make big plays, unafraid in the moment, used to being in high pressure situations.' Duke advanced to the second round for the third consecutive season under Lawson by hammering No. 15 Lehigh on Friday night, 86-25. While the defensive performance from the Blue Devils was impressive, Lehigh didn't have anyone on its roster as talented as Kelly, a three-time All-ACC Player before earning All-Big Ten honors this season. While Kelly's scoring is down this season with the Ducks – she's posting just 11.9 points per game after averaging north of 16 in her three previous seasons with UNC – she's improved elsewhere. She's shooting a career-high 38.3 percent from the floor and has the best assist-turnover ratio of her career at +1.91. 'One of the reasons she came was to prepare herself for the pros, and she is efficiency-wise having the best season of her career,' Graves said. 'Her leadership… That's the kind of person we were hoping we would get out of Deja. She exceeded every expectation.' Thomas could be key Duke will be at a size disadvantage against Oregon, which starts 6-foot-4 Amina Muhammad and 6-foot-8 Phillipina Kyei in the front court. The Blue Devils don't carry any players on their roster taller than 6-foot-4. One of Duke's more skilled taller players is Delaney Thomas, a 6-foot-3 sophomore who has started all 34 games. She had an impressive performance against Lehigh, finishing with 11 points, and she grabbed seven of her eight rebounds in the second quarter, tying a Duke program record. 'Thomas is steady. I actually know what I'm going to get from her. She knows our coverages better than anyone, our playbook better than anyone,' Lawson said. 'She's really physical and strong. And so, in the paint, that's come in handy for us.'
