At the opening of The Devil Wears Prada musical, for which he wrote the score, Elton took to the stage to deliver an emotional speech. The 77-year-old said that while the performance had sounded good, he hadn’t been able to see it.

“As some of you may know I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it,” said. “I love to hear it,” he added, to a chorus of applause.

Elton previously spoke about his trouble with an eye infection back in August when he told Good Morning America that he couldn’t see out of his right eye and that his left eye was “not the greatest”. He also said that he was struggling to read or watch anything and that his condition was keeping him out of the studio, where he was previously working on a new album. “It’s been a while since I’ve done anything,” he said. “There’s hope and encouragement that it will be okay, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment.” It seems that his condition has worsened since then.

Earlier this year, Elton also ruminated on nearing the end of his life in his documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. “This is the latter time of my life. I don’t know how much time I have left,” he said.

What causes an eye infection?

Like any infection, most eye infections are caused by bacteria. You can be exposed to this bacteria in a variety of ways, including not properly cleaning your contact lenses, touching germs on a surface and then touching your eyes, eye injuries and exposure to chemicals in swimming pools.

How common are eye infections?

Eye infections are common, affecting around one in 300 people every year. They do not become more common with age.

Some eye infections are relatively minor, like conjunctivitis. Others, like a corneal ulcer or Endophthalmitis can be more serious. Elton John has not specified what kind of eye infection he is suffering from.

How common is loss of eyesight?

It is estimated that over 13 million Australians (roughly 50 per cent of the population) have a chronic eye condition, but this includes minor conditions like long and short sightedness. 131,000 Australians have either complete or partial blindness, and visual impairment does become more common with age. Around 9.4 per cent of Australians aged over 55 suffer from visual impairment.

What can you do to reduce the risk of losing eyesight?

There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of visual impairment. First and foremost, regular visits to an expert to get an eye exam is the best way to prevent loss of eyesight. Most eye infections can be cured before causing serious harm if they are detected early.

It is also important to remember that in Australia our eyes face heightened sun and UV exposure, which can be damaging. Wearing protective sunglasses is a simple way to combat this. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet will also minimise the risk of developing a condition that can cause eye damage.

Lastly, and worryingly considering the increasing ubiquity of screens, reducing instances of eye strain (like reading a book or looking at your computer or phone for extended periods) will greatly reduce your risk of visual impairment.

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Of course, there will also be plenty more to watch on your chosen streaming platform in December. On Netflix, the most streamed show of all time (Squid Game) is getting a second season. Over on Binge, a beloved Paul Kelly song is being adapted for the screen. Then on Apple TV+ we’ll get a new-age rom com about the media circus that was the space race.

As usual, choosing what to spend your precious time watching is the hardest part. The big hitters like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime are so packed with must-watch films and shows that it can be difficult to discern what’s worth your time and what’s best left on the backburner – especially when you’re prone to indecision and are paying for the luxury of choice with subscriptions to multiple platforms.

Not to worry, though, Men’s Health has you covered. To help you avoid being paralysed with indecision during a dreaded doomscroll, we’ve rounded up all the very best films and shows coming to streaming platforms in December 2024.

What’s new on Netflix Australia, December 2024

December Netflix Highlight – Squid Game, season 2

The most watched Netflix original of all time is returning for a second season that is set to drop on Boxing Day. Squid Game season two will see Lee Jung-jae reprise his role as Gi-Hun. After winning the life or death game in season one, Gi-Hun is returning for another round. What happened to the millions he won in the first season remains unclear, but we’re sure he has a good reason for once again staking his life against the game show.

Also on Netflix in December is new thriller series Black Doves, which has already been renewed for a second season before the first has even premiered. It stars Keira Knightley as a spy forced into hiding after her secret lover is killed. Another spy/assassin who just so happens to be an old flame (played by the voice of Paddington bear, Ben Whishaw) is sent to protect her.

What new series are coming to December in November 2024?

December 1

• Paper Dolls

December 4

• Tomorrow and I
• The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, season 3

December 5

• Black Doves

December 6

• Echoes of the Past

December 10

• Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die
• Polo 

December 11

• One Hundred Years of Solitude, part 1
• Queer Eye, season 9

December 12

• La Palma
• No Good Deed

December 13

• 1992

December 17

• Aaron Rodgers: Enigma

December 18

• The Manny, season 2

December 19

• Virgin River, season 6

December 26

• Squid Game, season 2

December 28

• Maestro in Blue, season 3

What new movies are coming to Netflix Australia in December 2024

December 1

• Sleeping Dogs

December 4

• The Children’s Train
• The Only Girl in the Orchestra
• Churchill at War

December 6

• Mary
• Camp Crasher
• Biggest Heist Ever

December 7

• Birdeater

December 8

• Spy

December 11

• The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga
• Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World

December 12

• Dune: Part Two

December 13

• Carry-On
• Disaster Holiday

December 18

• Julia’s Stepping Stones

December 20

• Ferry 2
• The Six Triple Eight
• Umjolo: Day Ones
• UniverXO Dabiz

December 22

• Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

December 23

• The Mountain Between Us

December 26

• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

December 31

• Avicii – My Last Show
• Avicii – I’m Tim

What’s new on Disney+ Australia, December 2024

December Disney+ Highlight – Skeleton Crew

The next entry in the Star Wars universe, Skeleton Crew, will arrive on Disney+ in December. You can expect a family friendly story from the new series, which is set around the time of The Mandalorian. It follows four kids who get lost in space and must find their way back to their home planet. Along the way they’ll encounter strange places, strange aliens, and Jude Law, who plays a character who says he’s a Jedi, although we’re not convinced. Skeleton Crew has been described as Goonies meets Stranger Things in space, and that sounds like a worthwhile watch to us.

What new series are coming to Disney+ in December 2024?

December 3

• Skeleton Crew

December 4

• Los Montaner, season 2
• Light Shop
• Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols

December 11

• Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae
• Dream Productions

December 13

• Invisible

December 17

• The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful

December 20

• Ilana Glazer: Human Magic

December 22

• What If…?, season 3

What new movies are coming to Disney+ in December 2024?

December 3

• Jung Kook: I Am Still

December 10

• Sugarcane

December 13

• Elton John: Never Too Late

December 17

• Blink

December 27

• John Williams in Tokyo

What’s new on Stan, December 2024

December Stan Highlight – Earth Abides

Based on George R. Stewart’s bestselling sci-fi novel of the same name, Earth Abides stars Alexander Ludwig (Vikings, The Hunger Games) as one of humanity’s last holdouts in a post-apocalyptic world. In this dystopian setting, the world is in ruins due to a plague that spread across the globe and wiped out most of the human race. With civilisation almost completely broken down, the final survivors struggle against their inevitable decline into extinction.

What new series are coming to Stan in December 2024?

December 1

• Hey Duggee season 4 part 2
• The Octonauts and the Great Christmas Rescue

December 2

• Earth Abides

December 4

• CMA Country Christmas 2024

December 5

• Hitler: A Life in Pictures

December 11

• Born To Spy

December 19

• Significant Others

December 22

• The Reserve

December 23

• Barons

December 26

• Bump, season 5

What new movies are coming to Stan in December 2024?

December 1

• My Best Friend’s Wedding
• The Legend Of The Christmas Witch 2: Origins

December 2

• When Mum is Away…with the Family
• Click

December 3

• Gang Related
• The Great Silence

December 4

• A Kid Like Jake

December 6

• Mr. Deeds
• The Drover’s Wife

December 7

• Ben Hur
• Escape Room
• Burning

December 8

• Shadows of the Web
• Lantana
• Agent Cody Banks
• Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London

December 9

• Who You Think I Am

December 10

• Mandy

December 12

• Death Wish

December 13

• The Craft
• The Innocence

December 14

• Shazam: Fury Of The Gods
• Thomas And Friends: Tale Of The Brave
• Creed
• Creed II
• Creed III
• Rocky
• Rocky II
• Rocky III
• Rocky IV
• Rocky V
• Rocky Balboa

December 15

• Man On Wire
• A Tale Of Love and Desire

December 16

• Original Sin

December 17

• A Fistful Of Dollars
• For A Few Dollars More
• The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

December 18

• Evil Dead Rise
• Rosalie Blum

December 19

• Donnie Darko
• An Unexpected Love

December 20

• Legally Blonde
• Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde

December 21

• Interstellar

December 22

• My Little Pony: The Movie
• Uptown Girls

December 23

• Next Goal Wins
• 70 Big Ones

December 24

• The Vow
• Petra

December 25

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
• The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug
• The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies
• Lassie Come Home

December 28

• 300
• Thomas And Friends: The Great Discovery

December 29

• Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
• Aurora

What’s new on Amazon Prime Video Australia, December 2024

December Amazon Prime Video Highlight – Longlegs

Amazon Prime is going all in on the Christmas spirit this December, with big hitters like Love Actually, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Christmas in the Spotlight all coming to the platform. Love Actually and The Grinch are the classic choices, but if you’re after something fresh, Christmas in the Spotlight could be the move. The film revolves around a pop star falling in love with an American football player. What an inconceivable plotline! Or at least it would be inconceivable if it wasn’t a complete rip-off of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship. It’s sure to be some overtly cheesy fun.

Make sure to add Longlegs to your watchlist too. It’s one of the most critically acclaimed horror movies of the year and centres on an FBI investigation into a series of murders where fathers are killing their entire families,` seemingly without any motive. The presence of a mysterious figure known only as ‘Longlegs’ at each of the murders leads the chief investigator (who has her own connection to Longlegs) to suspect an occult factor.

What new series are coming to Amazon Prime in December?

December 6

• The Sticky

December 10

• Secret Level

December 13

• Bandish Bandits, season 2

What new movies are coming to Amazon Prime in December?

December 1

• Love Actually
• Dr Seuss’ The Grinch

December 3

• Absolution
• Jack in Time For Christmas

December 4

• Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 5

• La Virgen Roja

December 10

• Longlegs

December 13

• Kanguva

December 14

• Christmas in the Spotlight

December 17

• Chaos Walking
• Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing

December 27

• Culpa Tuya
• Singham Again

December 28

• The Garfield Movie

What’s new on Binge, December 2024

December Binge Highlight – How to Make Gravy

Big news for Binge, the platform has delivered its first ever original film – and it’s all based on Paul Kelly’s iconic song ‘How to Make Gravy’. The film will follow the same narrative of the song, focusing on a prisoner who writes a letter to his brother lamenting the fact that he won’t be home for Christmas this year and won’t be able to make gravy for the Christmas roast. A mostly Australian lineup brings the song to the screen, including Daniel Henshall, Brenton Thwaites, Kate Mulvany and Hugo Weaving. Sounds like the ideal Christmas movie to us.

What new series are coming to Binge in December 2024?

December 1

• The IT Crowd, season 4

December 2

• Belly Of The Beast, Bigger And Bloodier
• Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History
• Libertad
• Ben

December 3

• The Great British Bake Off, season 15

December 4

• Expert Witness, season 2

December 5

• Creature Commandos

December 6

• Southern Charm, season 10
• Jamie’s One Pan Christmas Special

December 10

• Don’t Hate Your House With The Property Brothers

December 11

• Call Me Ted

December 12

• I Kissed A Girl

December 19

• Laid

December 20

• Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts

December 27

• Sister Wives, season 12

What new series are coming to Binge in December 2024?

December 1

• How to Make Gravy

December 3

• Escape Room
• Georgia Rule
• Punisher: War Zone
• Something New
• Here And Now

December 12

• Dune: Part Two
• Passengers

December 15

• Ezra

December 20

• Sweet Dreams

December 26

• Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

December 27

• Reunion

December 28

• The Garfield Movie

December 31

• Rocketman
• A Series Of Unfortunate Events
• Bad News Bears
• She’s Having A Baby

What’s new on Apple TV+, December 2024

December Apple TV+ Highlight – Fly Me to the Moon

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me to the Moon is a romantic-comedy set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 moon landing. While it may blur the line between fact and fiction, the film is based on the real battle to improve the public’s perception of the first moon mission at a time when Americans were hesitant to support funding due to social unrest and the Vietnam War. Eventually, they were won over by some effective marketing organised by NASA journalist-turned-public relations pro Julian Scheer, who coordinated news coverage of Apollo 11 and serves as the inspiration for the Johansson’s character Kelly Jones. Tatum on the other hand plays the launch’s director, who is weary of the operation turning into a media circus but can’t help but be attracted to this marketing genius.

December 6

• Fly Me to the Moon

December 13

• Wonder Pets: In the City
• Eva the Owlet (‘Eva’s Moon Wish’)

December 18

• The Secret Lives of Animals

I’m short on time, what should I watch in December to keep up with the zeitgeist?

We get it. Time is thin and the streaming commitments are coming thick and fast. To ensure you’re keeping up with what everyone’s talking about, this is our list of recommended must-watch films and series.

• How to Make Gravy, Binge, December 1st
• Earth Abides, Stan, December 2nd
• Skeleton Crew, Disney+, December 3rd
• Black Doves, Netflix, December 5th
• Fly Me to the Moon, Apple TV+, December 6th
• Longlegs, Amazon Prime, December 10th
• Christmas in the Spotlight, Amazon Prime, December 14th
• Squid Game season 2, Netflix, December 26th

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Fricker shared his disappointment on TikTok in a video where he gazes wistfully across an airplane aisle with his head in his hands. He captioned it “POV: Flying home from the Olympic trials when you didn’t make the team”. Sounds fairly simple, right? Well, that video has 4.6 million views and has received almost 2,000 comments of consolation.

@samfricker I’ll never give up, I love the sport and will continue to fight for my dream to win an Olympic Medal 🙌 #olympics ♬ Pink Skies – Zach Bryan

This is the norm for Fricker. The 22-year-old’s most viral TikTok has almost 60 million views and his videos regularly cross the ten million view mark. If social media followings were the only metric on which sports stardom was measured, you might assume that Fricker is Australia’s greatest athlete. His two million TikTok followers far outnumber those of basketball stars Josh Giddey (908,000), Patty Mills (335,000) and Ben Simmons (243,000), F1 driver Oscar Piastri (784,000), Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox (195,000) and tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios (207,000).

“It [TikTok] has changed my life. I never thought that my social media content could go that far and reach that many people. I posted videos on YouTube for years and I got like ten views a day,” Fricker tells Men’s Health. “I think every athlete should do it because then you have the freedom to do what you want and share what you want and build a brand without being limited by things like the timing of big events.”

Fricker’s TikTok journey started when he was 17. His first video on the platform – posted in 2019 – is a simple clip of the diver showing off a new haircut with the song ‘Solo’ by Clean Bandit playing. It has less than 10,000 views and typifies most people’s initial TikTok experience, but it was only the start for Fricker. “My sister got me onto TikTok and I just started making a few funny videos, I didn’t think much of it,” he says. “It’s been an incredible rollercoaster since then that has grown into something that is bigger than I ever could have imagined.”

Fricker is now up for a TikTok award in the ‘Sport & Fitness Creator of the Year’ category, and he doesn’t understate how much the award would mean to him. “TikTok has changed my life and I love the platform so much, so winning a TikTok award would be something I’d be really proud of,” he says.

Having a supportive community that numbers in the millions has helped Fricker in some harder moments, like his recent Olympics near miss. “When I’m outside of comp, I feel extremely grateful to have these people that follow along who I can create content for and it does motivate me.”

These moments come part and parcel with being an elite athlete, according to Fricker. “To become an Olympian, there were so many failures I had to deal with along the way,” he says. “So many times you look in the mirror and you think can I do this?”

Fricker had that question answered earlier in his career, when he won a 2017 international youth diving meet in Dresden, Germany. He picks that victory out as the best moment in his career. “At my first international event, I didn’t do very well. I made the final but came last in it and I came away thinking it was impossible to get a medal at those events. I thought that everyone else was just that much better than me,” he explains.

“I came back years later and won a gold medal in Dresden and it was like a perspective shift,” Fricker continues. “That was one of the first times that I’d been completely smashed in the face and knocked down, so to come back and achieve something I thought was impossible showed me what I was capable of doing.”

Fricker still thinks back on his Dresden experience when coping with failure and has devised a system for overcoming setbacks. “I’ve learned to deal with those barriers by having a little system where I write things down, set new goals and sometimes go back to the drawing board when something doesn’t work out,” he says. “No matter how hard it is, you ride your plan and you start chipping away at it nearly immediately. After the Olympics that’s exactly what I did.”

Moving forward, Fricker’s goal isn’t simply to get back to the Olympics. He’s aiming higher. “My dream is to win an Olympic medal,” he says. “That’d be my last goal in diving that I haven’t achieved yet, having made the Olympics, won a Commonwealth medal and been an Australian champion.”

Fricker understands that to be an Olympic medallist, he’s going to need to work for it. While he’s battling through an injury at the moment – an issue with his lower back that he describes in his personal diagnosis as “either a disc or maybe a stress fracture” – he did give us an insight into his intense training routine.

“Training keeps my whole life centred. Everything else works around it,” Fricker says. “Typically I’ll train for two hours in the morning and three hours in the night for a total of 24 hours per week. In the mornings we’re always doing a lot of core work, a lot of body work, a lot of strength work. You’ve got to be strong in your legs and core because they’re what you use to control everything when you’re in the air. Then you need your upper body to take the impact.”

“We dive for nearly three hours of the night and I would do between 60 and 90 dives a day.” Fricker continues. “It’s not like running, but because you’re going up stairs for hours and hours, it’s like a really long period of cardio, which also helps me stay in shape.”

@samfricker #diving #olympics ♬ original sound – rapidsongs

Maintaining such an arduous regime is crucial for Fricker, as major events are dwindling for divers and performing well during what few opportunities remain is a necessity. Diving events will not be held at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as organisers have announced a shortened program due to Victoria pulling out from hosting duties. This leaves divers like Fricker with even less time in the spotlight and means that every major event counts that much more. But here again, he finds a benefit in social media.

“A lot of divers train in the quiet. They don’t get a lot of publicity unless there’s a big event like the Commonwealth Games, which can be a big payoff,” Fricker says. “Having those events taken away makes it tough for the younger athletes. I’m very grateful to have social media because it allows me to capitalise on every single day and reach an audience and stay in the spotlight without having to wait for those major events.”

The TikTok awards will take place on November 27th and will be streamed live on the @tiktok_australia TikTok account. A win would mean a lot to Fricker, but as he says, he doesn’t do it for the accolades. “I just like making videos,” he says. “It’s really humbling that so many people enjoy watching them.”

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Despite his strong start, Lawson was ultimately overlooked by AlphaTauri – which has since rebranded as RB – for a permanent seat in the 2024 season. Instead, the team went with the more experienced Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. Then, after a half-season of inconsistency from Ricciardo, Lawson was again called upon and was more than up for the challenge, with two points finishes in his three races so far.

Now there’s three races remaining in the 2024 season and Lawson’s seat is anything but safe. His is the only place on the grid that hasn’t been officially decided for 2025, as his position beyond this season isn’t guaranteed. The pressure to perform has never been higher for the 22-year-old. Nevertheless, he remains even-keeled.

“Even if I had a contract locked in for next year, it wouldn’t change how I approach each race,” he tells Men’s Health from Los Angeles during a video call, one week out from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. “Everything is race by race. You don’t get guaranteed a full year and if you’re not consistently performing, you won’t be in the sport for long.”

Credit: Red Bull

With two point-scoring finishes in his first three races of 2024, Lawson’s second F1 stint could hardly have gotten off to a better start. Still, the New Zealander isn’t one to rest on his laurels. “It was obviously a very good start in Austin [at the United States Grand Prix] and since then we’ve been figuring out things with the car and making little improvements, but we can always go better,” he says. “You can always improve. It’s very rare that you’ll have a perfect race.”

He attributes his fast start on the track to the work he’s been putting in off it. “When you’re not driving you can train all you like – and this year has been the hardest I’ve ever trained – but it’s still hard to get into the car for a race when you haven’t been driving,” he says. “They say you have to be ‘race fit’, which comes as you just naturally get comfortable in a car. I felt like that from the first race, to be honest.”

Race fitness is a necessity in F1, where drivers can feel G force equivalent to six times their bodyweight. “Austin was a super high G [force] track. You’re under a lot of load, it’s very hard on the neck and when you’re pulling that kind of G, it’s hard to breathe,” explains Lawson.

Credit: Red Bull

Lawson’s place in F1 has been a long time coming. He’s been in the Red Bull system for six years, but his journey to racing’s pinnacle began early in his childhood. “I started racing when I was very young. I first did go-karts at six years old and when I was 12 I started testing for scholarships to race in entry level cars,” he says. “I actually started racing a circuit car on a full-size circuit at 13 years old.”

Riding his potential into a third-place finish in the 2022 F2 championship, Lawson was quickly elevated into the conversation as a future F1 driver, and he soon became Red Bull’s go-to reserve ahead of Ricciardo. Lawson believed that during his 2023 cameo he had shown enough to earn a permanent seat for 2024, having outperformed teammate Yuki Tsunoda in four of their five races together. But with five drivers on the Red Bull roster – Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, Ricciardo, Tsunoda and Lawson – but only four seats available, Lawson was the odd man out.

An episode of Drive to Survive captured the moment Lawson was told he wasn’t being given a full-time role for 2024, with the visibly upset New Zealander saying “It’s tough knowing that I don’t get the seat even though I’ve beaten a guy that’s getting a seat.”

This level of candour has become a trademark of Lawson’s. He’s still adjusting to life as part of the F1 circus, and after a number of confrontations with other drivers last month, he was quoted as saying “I’m not here to make friends”. When we bring this up, he makes a clarification. “Well, I’m not here to make enemies either,” he says. “I’m learning that stuff can get taken out of context. We have to be careful about what we say and how we say it and that’s part of being a racing driver.”

It is true that Lawson probably isn’t the most popular guy in the locker room right now, with the driver drawing the ire of veterans Fernando Alonso and Sergio Pérez in separate incidents in October. That unfriendliness doesn’t extend to Lawson’s Australian neighbours from across the ditch, however – with the exception of Ricciardo perhaps, who lost his seat to Lawson.

Rather than building the standard Kiwi/Aussie rivalry, Lawson has become good friends with Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan, the latter of whom has already nabbed a full-time seat at Alpine for 2025. “I’m close mates with both of them,” Lawson says. “Honestly, the rivalry between New Zealand and Australia is only a rivalry when you’re in New Zealand or Australia. When you escape that in an international sport like F1 and you’re on the other side of the world, I think we actually link together because we’re so far away from home.”

Credit: Red Bull

With three races left in the 2024 F1 season, Lawson’s career hangs in the balance. If he disappoints, he may not race at this level ever again. If he continues to impress, he’ll likely earn his first full season on the grid – or, if the rumours are to be believed, a promotion.

Midway through his six-race quarter season, Lawson is already close to surpassing Ricciardo’s total of points finishes in 2024. Ricciardo could only manage three top ten results across his 18 races this year, a strike rate of roughly 17 per cent. Lawson has already finished in the top ten twice and, albeit with a smaller sample size, has a points strike rate of 66 per cent.

Lawson’s run of form hasn’t gone unnoticed by the higher-ups at Red Bull who control his future. “There is always feedback from both Christian [Horner] and from [Helmut] Marko,” Lawson says. “They both play a big role in my future, so they always give feedback after each weekend. The expectation from them is high. That’s why they put me in the car.”

Getting in the bosses’ good books would be wise for Lawson if he is to secure a place at RB next season, but his ambition isn’t limited to the sister team, especially when an opportunity at Red Bull could soon open up.

Max Verstappen’s seat is unimpeachable. His teammate Sergio Pérez’s is not. Over the last 15 races, Pérez hasn’t finished higher than sixth. He is yet to win a race this season while his teammate has won eight. Pérez’s top ten strike rate sits at 71 per cent, only moderately better than Lawson’s 66 per cent. And let’s not forget that Lawson is driving a car that currently sits eighth out of ten in the constructor standings, while Verstappen is cruising to another championship in the same car as Pérez.

Pérez’s underperformance has long been a topic of discussion among F1 fans and pundits. Despite the Mexican driver being given a two-year contract extension earlier this year, rumours have been swirling that Pérez could retire at the end of the season or face retrenchment to RB. Red Bull have done little to quell these rumours, with the team still not announcing who will get the second seat at RB next year.

If a seat were to become available at Red Bull, either Lawson or Tsunoda would presumably fill it. Lawson knows the perils of assuming anything is a given too well to outright declare that the seat will be his, but he does concede that he’s aiming to get to Red Bull eventually. “My goal is to be a Red Bull racing driver in the future. That’s what my dream has been since I was a kid,” he says.

Does he have the talent to partner with a four-time champion? Lawson thinks so. “That decision comes from the team with Christian [Horner] and Helmut [Marko], but I would feel ready for that,” he says. He has three races left to prove it.

Credit: Red Bull

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For those that participate, Black Friday will take place on November 29th this year. But of course, the sales period is not limited to the day itself. Some sales have already begun, most will run right into the Christmas period, and then there’s the second biggest sales day of the season, Cyber Monday, on December 2nd.

All of this makes for the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping early, treat yourself to some nice retail therapy, or save big on essentials. Countless brands are taking part in the festivities this year, with sales varying from minor to massive. There are opportunities to give your wardrobe an update, cash in on the latest fitness gear and upgrade to new tech, to say nothing of the innumerable impulse buy options.

To help you navigate this year’s Black Friday sales, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals we’ve found across all the major brands.

Best Black Friday sales for men’s clothes

Doyoueven

• 40-60 per cent of everything on the Doyoueven website

lululemon

• 15 per cent off a range of items, including the new 2024 holiday range

Kathmandu

• 50 percent off Kathmandu’s iconic black puffer jackets

Myer

• Up to 30 per cent off men’s clothing
• Up to 25 per cent off underwear and socks

The Iconic

• 40 per cent off selected men’s styles
• Click Frenzy sale on clothing and footwear
• More huge Black Friday sales to come

Nike

• Deals on clothing and apparel
• Deals on running shoes

Adidas

• Discounts on men’s clothing and sports apparel

Wrangler

• Up to 30 per cent off denim, plus deals on other pants, shirts and workwear

Under Armour

• Up to 30 per cent off men’s clothing

Nautica

• Up to 40 per cent off t-shirts, hoodies, jumpers, pants and polos

Best Black Friday sales for fitness gear

Vulcan Fitness

• Up to 70 per cent off site wide

Rebel Sport

• Discounts on sports apparel, fitness equipment, footwear and accessories

Lifespan Fitness

• Up to 70 per cent off bars and weight, plus more huge discounts

GymandFitness.com

• Up to 50 per cent off gym equipment

LSG Fitness

• 10 per cent off site wide

Boating, Camping, Fishing (BCF)

• Discounts across brands like Yeti, Weber, MacPac, Garmin and more

Best Black Friday sales for tech

MANSCAPED

• 30 per cent off The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra, The Beard Hedger, and The Handyman
• Up to 25 per cent off The Chairman Pro, The Beard Hedger Advanced Kit and The Premier Package 5.0

Amazon

• Up to 50 per cent off smartphones, earphones, TVs and smart watches

Bose

• Discounts on earphones, headphones and speakers

Dyson

• Up to 40 per cent off vacuums and other Dyson tech

JB HI-FI

• Huge sales on TVs, smartphones, laptops and video games

Lenovo

• Up to 50 per cent off laptops

Best Black Friday sales for sex toys

Lovehoney

• Up to 70 per cent off a wide range

Womanizer

• Bestselling sex toys 60 per cent and 20 per cent off

We-Vibe

• 20 per cent off a number of bestsellers

Arcwave

• 20 per cent off Arcwave’s most popular products

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday is on November 29th in 2024. This is when the majority of shopping will occur, but the sales period will last much longer.

How long do Black Friday Sales last?

Like we said, most Black Friday shopping is done on Black Friday itself, but the sales period typically lasts for five days and can run for even longer. Usually, Black Friday sales begin on Thanksgiving (November 28th this year) and run right up until Cyber Monday (December 2nd). So expect the bulk of sales to take place between November 28th and December 2nd. That being said, some sales will run all the way up until Christmas, and some have already begun.

Why is Black Friday called that?

In Australia, we’d usually only use the word ‘black’ as the prefix for a day if it was marked by catastrophic bushfires. Assuredly, that isn’t the case with Black Friday, as frenzied shopping would be a mind-boggling way to commemorate a tragedy.

The origin of the term ‘Black Friday’ is disputed. Some suggest that the term was coined by factory managers in the 1950s, who gave the name to the Friday after Thanksgiving because so many of their workers would call in sick. Another theory suggests that the name originally carried negative connotations and was used by Philadelphia police and business owners to refer to the chaos that was caused by bargain-hungry shoppers. The most popular theory, on the other hand, posits that Black Friday earned its name because up until the day after Thanksgiving, retailers would frequently operate at a loss and therefore be in the red. The surge in sales thus allowed them to turn a profit and be back in the black.

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With the prospect of facing a much younger opponent looming and both his pride and reputation at stake, Tyson has been back in the gym, working with that same trademark resolve that propelled him to such heights. He recently shared a glimpse into his current training schedule with Jimmy Kimmel. “I’m training extremely hard,” he said. “I start at 11 in the morning, do an hour of cardio, then take a bath, wake up at 1, go to the gym, train eight rounds, boxing. Hit the bag. Then I train with my strength and conditioning coach, and then I work again. It’s just an all-day process.”

As gruelling as that regimen may seem, it doesn’t hold a candle to the routine Tyson used earlier in his career. It would be unfair to expect Tyson to maintain this lifestyle into his late fifties, but knowing his renowned work ethic, we wouldn’t be surprised if he is still working at a similar output. See the training routine and diet plan that helped Mike Tyson become a world beater below.

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Mike Tyson’s training routine and diet plan

Tyson’s original training protocol was designed by his famed trainer, Cus D’Amato, who passed away not long after Tyson started rising through the ranks on the pro circuit. Even after his trainer’s death, Tyson continued to give credence to his methods by prioritising healthy wholefoods and focusing on cardio, ring work and calisthenics rather than free weights and machines.

This is the daily routine Tyson followed throughout his professional boxing career. Fair warning, it’s not for the faint of heart, with a 4am start and 16 hours of nearly continuous workouts.

4am: Wake up, stretch, 10 interval sprints and 10 box jumps

4:30am: 5km run, followed by a 1.5km walk

5:30am: Shower and back to sleep

10am: Wake up again and have a breakfast of oatmeal and milk

12pm: Ring work, typically 10 rounds of sparring

2pm: Lunch, fruit juice with either chicken and rice or steak and pasta

3pm: Second training block. More ring work for 1 hour, plus 1 hour on the exercise bike

5pm: Calisthenics. 2000 squats, 2500 sit ups, 500-800 dips, 500 push ups, 500 shrugs with 30kg barbell, 10 minutes of neck strength work

7pm: Dinner, chicken and rice or steak and pasta with orange juice

8:30pm: 30-45 minutes on the exercise bike

9:30pm: Time for bed

 

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Is Mike Tyson still vegan?

While Mike Tyson incorporated chicken and steak into his diet during his boxing career, he famously became a vegan following his retirement because he felt like his previous diet wasn’t giving him the physical results he wanted. Since switching to veganism, Tyson has said that his plant-based diet allowed him to lower his blood pressure, ease his arthritis and lose weight.

More recently though, Tyson has given up on his full-vegan diet in favour of occasional meat – which may be necessary if he wants to consume enough protein to take on Jake Paul, whose own protein intake has been going viral. Speaking on Newsmax’s ‘The Record with Greta Van Susteren’, Tyson explained that he has started eating meat again, but only on days where he’s training. When he goes through an extended period where he doesn’t train, he doesn’t eat meat.

What time is the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight in Australia?

The first fight on the card for Tyson vs Paul begins at 12pm, November 16th, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). But that doesn’t mean Tyson and Paul will actually fight at that time. There are six other fights on the card before the two main draws, meaning their bout will likely take place closer to 3pm.

The fight will be streamed live on Netflix and will not be pay-per-view. Anyone with a Netflix subscription can tune in.

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Some of us want to minimise the appearance of scars, and that’s okay. Thankfully, a good scar cream can help you do exactly that by blending it in with your skin. But which scar creams actually work and which are just glorified makeup? That’s what we’re going to help you find out. But first, some background.

Why do scars form?

Scars form as part of the body’s natural healing process when the skin is injured. When the dermis (a deep layer of skin) is damaged, the body produces collagen fibres to repair the wound, creating a scar. Initially, scars can appear red, raised, and textured, but over time they can fade and flatten out naturally.

This brings us to the question: can scar creams actually alter this process?

Do scar creams really work?

The short answer is that it depends. Scar creams are not magic cures that will make scars completely disappear, but they can certainly improve their appearance and even aid in the healing process. The effectiveness of scar creams largely depends on the ingredients they use, how fresh the scar is and the severity of the scar being treated.

Many scar creams are designed to keep the skin hydrated and provide a protective barrier, which can help prevent excessive scar tissue from forming. Others might contain active ingredients that promote skin regeneration, reduce inflammation, and lighten hyperpigmentation. However, no scar cream can penetrate deep enough to completely eliminate a scar.

What are the ingredients you want in a good scar cream?

Scar creams typically contain a mix of moisturising, anti-inflammatory and regenerative ingredients. Silicone is one of the most effective ingredients for treating scars and has been shown to improve texture, colour and overall appearance. Allantoin is another common ingredient that is used for its soothing and hydrating properties. By softening and smoothing the skin, allantoin can make it feel less tight and promote cell regeneration. Vitamin E is also believed to aid in skin healing due to its antioxidant properties.

Which scars respond best to creams?

Scar creams tend to work best on new scars rather than old ones. For fresh scars, applying a cream regularly can help prevent them from becoming too raised or discoloured. Hypertrophic scars, which are raised and red, are often more responsive to treatment than atrophic scars (like pitted acne scars), which may require more intensive treatments like laser therapy or cortisone injections.

Are there alternatives to scar creams?

If you’re finding that scar creams aren’t providing the desired results, there are other treatments available. Laser therapy, chemical peels, microneedling and dermal fillers are all solid options, but consulting with a dermatologist is recommended for severe or stubborn scars.

What are the best scar creams?

Dermal Therapy Scar Treatment Silicone+ Gel

Dermal Therapy’s Scar Treatment Silicone+ Gel is an advanced solution for diminishing the appearance of both new and old scars. Using innovative Silicone+ technology, this gel combines a blend of silicones that work to soften, flatten and ultimately fade scars, leaving your skin looking smoother and more even. Enriched with essential vitamins and antioxidants, it not only promotes effective skin regeneration but also provides lasting hydration to enhance healing.

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Dermal Therapy Silicone+ Scar Patch

Same deal as the above, with the same advanced silicone+ formulation. This time, it’s in the form of a patch rather than a gel. The end result remains the same.

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Naydaya Scar Saviour

Naydaya Scar Saviour is designed to hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, helping reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Its vegan formula is crafted with a blend of plant-based actives that work in synergy to promote skin restoration. Key ingredients include marshmallow root, which is rich in vitamin D and supports the skin’s natural antioxidants. The addition of liquorice root brings potent antioxidants and skin-soothing properties, making it effective in addressing uneven skin tone and texture.

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H-Scars Formula

H-Scars Formula is a natural treatment designed specifically to support scar repair and skin restoration. Made with carefully selected homeopathic ingredients, this formula is applied directly to the scar for targeted effectiveness. Along with its homeopathic components, it also includes pure essential oils that work to nourish and rejuvenate the skin. H-Scars Formula is the all-natural option, if that’s your thing.

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Strataderm Scar Therapy Silicon Gel

Strataderm Scar Therapy Silicone Gel is a fast-drying gel designed for both the prevention and treatment of scars, including keloids and hypertrophic scars. This transparent, non-sticky formula minimises scars while reducing the redness, discolouration, itching and discomfort associated with scar tissue.

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DermaScar Classic

Another specialised silicone gel, the classic edition of DermaScar works by forming a clear, water-resistant barrier over scars. This silicone layer raises the temperature of the underlying skin, reducing water loss and increasing hydration in the scar tissue and surrounding areas. By improving skin hydration, DermaScar helps normalise the skin’s barrier function, which can signal the body to reduce its collagen production – again, this is a critical step in managing scar formation. By regulating collagen production, DermaScar helps scars become less noticeable and closer to the natural texture of the surrounding skin.

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The problem is that staying hydrated is easier said than done. Drinking gallons of water can be tiresome, electrolyte drinks aren’t for everyone and can often taste too sugary, and that aforementioned pre-workout mix isn’t pleasing anyone. So, what’s the solution? Musician and near-Olympian Cody Simpson, understands this struggle better than most, and he has one.

Simpson is the co-founder of Dr. Hydrate, a hydration drink brand that was created with input from top sports scientists and athletes. Dr. Hydrate is designed to not only be a thirst-quencher, but to support optimal performance in every aspect of life.

Available in packs for home use and convenient sachets for on-the-go hydration, Dr. Hydrate has been rigorously tested for taste. In fact, Dr. Hydrate went through extensive blind taste tests among focus groups for an entire year, ensuring a flavour profile that isn’t just barely edible, it’s actually enjoyable. The result is an array flavours including lychee lime, grape, strawberry kiwi, mango passionfruit, pineapple and watermelon.

Created to be an all-in-one solution for hydration, Dr. Hydrate contains a carefully balanced mix of essential electrolytes, vitamins and minerals without added sugar or artificial flavours. This formula has been driven by science to ensure that every sip fuels the body, helping you maintain hydration not just during an intense workout, but also for everyday tasks.

The drink includes a powerhouse of ingredients crucial for sustaining performance, including L-Carnitine, Glutamine, Zinc and a proprietary blend of 72 sea minerals. L-Carnitine plays a pivotal role in fat metabolism, turning stored fat into usable energy, which is key for anyone looking to maximise their power-to-weight ratio. Glutamine, meanwhile, helps prevent muscle breakdown, ensuring that every workout translates to strength gains rather than losses.

One of Dr. Hydrate’s key focuses is enhancing the power-to-weight ratio, a measure of efficiency prized by elite athletes. A high power-to-weight ratio is essential not just for power, but for agility and endurance, enabling you to perform better relative to your size.

The drink’s appeal is such that it’s the official hydration partner for Swim Australia, where it serves the needs of athletes at the highest level. Olympians like Alex Winwood, Brianna Throssell and Mariafe Artacho del Solar all vouch for it, plus Cody Simpson himself, obviously. And if it’s good enough for the pros, it’s good enough for us.

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