NEW Shantell Bennett, 24, has taken a stand against an online troll who told the size 18 mother-of-one to 'stick to a one piece' after she posted a photo of herself in a bikini online (left). Ms Bennett, who was formerly a size 28 (right) of Riverstone in Sydney's west underwent lap-band and plication surgery in April which, combined with diet and exercise, saw her lose more than 50 kilograms. Despite the negative comment, she hopes to take a stand against body-shaming and inspire other women.

Block colour, understated sex appeal and classic sillhouettes proved to be the winning formula at the Dally M Awards on Monday night. The glittering NRL event at The Star in Sydney provided plenty of eye candy for fashion watchers, along with the usual selection of frock horrors. Among the best dressed were Laura Geitz (far left) and Sylvia Jeffreys (third left), while Erin Molan (second right) was among the red carpet missteps.

NEW Rugby league champion Johnathan Thurston emotionally paid tribute to his partner, Samantha Lynch (left), and his young children, Frankie Louise (top right) and Charlie Grace, after winning a historic fourth NRL Dally M award. 'They see first hand what you go through - the roller coast, what you put your body through mentally and physically,' Thurston said. 'Without them I wouldn't be standing here.

The 2015 Brownlow Medal red carpet has once again shone the spotlight on the AFL players' significant others and their sartorial hits and misses. The dazzling event at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Monday showcased the best, worst, most fashion-forward and head-scratching styles in WAG world. Standout winners on the night included Jessie Habermann (far left) in her jaw-dropping white gown, Britt Nicholas (second left) and Keely Meehan (third left). Leading the worst dressed were Abby Gilmore (third right), Ruby Keddie (second right) and Taylor Wilson (far right).

The findings are published in the journal Nature Geoscience and are being discussed at a Nasa press conference at James Webb Auditorium in Nasa Headquarters, Washington. The marks were spotted 'accidentally' in 2011 in Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter images and were later found to lengthen and darken on rocky slopes from late spring to early autumn. By studying infrared wavelengths from four separate locations where these flows appear (Hale crater pictured left and the Coprates Chasma crater pictured right), the researchers believe they are likely made by flowing water due to the presence of hydrated salts. This is the first evidence of its kind to be found on another planet and could suggest there is an ocean beneath Mars' icy desert surface (planet pictured inset). It is also the first step in confirming life can exist on the alien world.

Obama and Putin sat together at a luncheon after their high-profile speeches this morning, in which they accused each other of putting their military might where it doesn't belong. Their trading of barbs encompassed the Kremlin's military involvement in Ukraine and its support of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, whom Obama referred to as a 'tyrant' who 'drops barrel bombs to massacre innocent children' that must be removed from power. Putin likewise shamed of the United States for attempting to 'export' its version of democracy to Iraq in 2003 and Libya in 2011.

Victoria Police are searching for a man, 16, (inset) who they believe sexually assaulted a teenage girl, 14, in a park in Bentleigh East, in Melbourne's south-east on Monday night. CCTV images show the male riding a bike (left and right) wearing a black cap, jacket, and white shoes. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 16-years-old, with brown hair and a thin build.

Beau Ryan (left image, left) and his childhood sweetheart Kara (left image, right) are still together and are putting on a united front ahead of his return to The Footy Show this week. According to the former NRL player's co-star Erin Molan (inset), the pair will both attend the program's finale after overcoming speculation over his relationship with Lauren Brant (pictured far right, with her ex-fiance Warren Riley). Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Monday at the Dally M Awards red carpet, Molan said the couple were still together and looking forward to the event. 'We miss Beau, it'll be lovely to have him back.'

Sex Diaries: Webcam Couples is set to air on Britain's Channel 4. The show follows Emma and Eddie, pictured left, who claim to make a six-figure salary from webcamming their sex lives and 'Kitty and Moses', right, who carried on filming their intimate moments even after the birth of their first child.

Joey Buttafuoco, (left, left) 59, an auto shop owner, gave an interview to Crime Watch Daily with his second wife Evanka Buttafuco, (left, right) 53, and discussed how his life has changed since the 'Long Island Lolita' saga. The New York auto shop owner first met mistress Amy Fisher (bottom right, now 41) when she was 16 in July 1991, ten months before she shot his first wife Mary Jo (top right, left) in the face. The love triangle's lives have continued to intertwine in the years since, though Evanka says that she is teaching her husband to look 'through the windshield, not the rearview mirror'.

Despite the constant threat of terror attacks, kidnapping and murder, tourists are spending £900 each to spend 48 hours in Somalia's capital, considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Visitors are protected by armed security guards at all times when they visit beaches (left), a cathedral that still shows the scars of war (top right) and a street where the wreckage of a downed plane has sat for eight years (bottom right). It may be the most dangerous tour in the world, but those who have accepted the risk and interacted with locals say it has left them with lasting memories and a new take on the war-torn city.

The Australian Prime Minister's wife is having to consider her numerous leadership positions for companies and roles on a number of boards. Lucy Turnbull (right of left and far right) is at present investigating the potential for any conflict of interest between her roles - which include president of the German-Australian Chamber of Commerce (she is pictured with German Chancellor Angela Merkel) and the Prime Ministership of her husband, Malcolm Turnbull (inset).

The Pontiff was making his way along a parade route in Philadelphia when he spotted baby Quinn Madden, dressed in a full papal costume with a Pope's mitre (top left), and ushered her forward to be blessed. After laughing at the child's costume, a security guard took baby Quinn (top right) to the Pontiff where he blessed her and kissed her on the cheek. Francis could be seen welcoming the infant (bottom right) before whispering in his security guard's ear. When the guard returns the baby to her mother (bottom right), he tells her, 'he says you have a great sense of humour.' Mrs Madden then posted the video of her daughter's encounter with the Pontiff on Facebook, saying: 'Can't believe Quinn met the Pope. Truly an amazing experience! We love you Pope Francis!'

Em Ford, who runs a beauty blog called My Pale Skin and is based in London, uses a total of 18 products - including four different concealers - to take her skin from blemished (left) to flawless (right), in a video which has been viewed more than 1.5million times. Em found internet fame in August when she released an emotional bare-faced video called 'You're Disgusting' in which she revealed hateful comments that had been made about her skin.

An American college football team has started performing the haka war dance made famous by New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team. Video of American college football team the University of Arizona Wildcats (pictured) has attracted more than 15,000 views online but some critics have slammed the team for insulting the tradition of New Zealand's native people, the Maori. The intimidating war dance, characterised by synchronised, threatening gestures and rhythmic chanting, the haka has long been performed by the New Zealand rugby team - the All Blacks - before they play.

A 96-year-old woman who died earlier this year has taken generosity to new heights as she leaves her estate with all furniture included, valued at an estimated $4 million, to charity. Lily Fardell (pictured centre) from Newcastle, adored children but was unable to have any of her own. In her will she left all proceeds from the sale of her share portfolio, her home (pictured) and the furniture within it to St Vincent de Paul to spend on services aimed at helping homeless children.

When Reddit user damien_shallwenot couldn't find his five-month-old Yorkshire poodle puppy in the bathroom, he assumed she'd gone elsewhere...but a closer look revealed the jet black pooch was actually completely camouflaged by a rug almost identical in colour. (Pictured: a black Yorkshire poodle is hard to see on a bathroom rug, right, posts responding to the image on Reddit)

Swiss materials scientists have helped to develop a new type of shelter (illustrated top right) that they say can keep campers warm at temperatures as low as -22°F, and help reduce uncomfortable nights in the great outdoors. It features insulated walls (pictured left) that use a material similar to on astronauts' spacesuits and has a mat built into the bottom of the tent (pictured bottom right).

Perth local Carolyn Hartz (left), 68, was diagnosed as pre-diabetic at 41 and later found out she was gluten intolerant. She has now created a range of sugar-free desserts that taste just like the real deal - from vanilla layer cakes (right) to chocolate, coconut and raspberry gateaus (inset). The mother-of-three attributes her youthful appearance and active lifestyle to her strictly limited sugar and flour intake.

Rande Gerber (far right), who is married to Cindy Crawford, says George Clooney is one of the family and he only settled down with the human rights laywer, 37 (far left) because she was 'right'. The businessman let slip about the Hollywood hero's bachelor days knocking back bottles of their bespoke tequila together - and the time George woke up next to the former supermodel.

The woman, Rejuena, from the US, set up the device so she could send clips to the children's grandmother - however, she was surprised to find her partner was the main attraction. In the video, the man, who isn't named, is seen holding pom poms while dancing to Katy Perry's hit Extraterrestrial and performing a word-perfect mime to his delighted children.

Nick Bilton, a 39-year-old New York Times columnist, had nearly finished his dinner when he spotted a slimy green worm on his fork. He shared a video of the creature crawling on his plate on Facebook, where it earned nearly 8,000 views.

Rare albino kangaroos have been spotted in the wilderness, roaming the land with their eastern grey kangaroo comrades. (pictured main)The animals were captured on camera over the past eight months near the Doona State Forest, in Liverpool, south-west of Sydney. Albino kangaroos (pictured below left) are relatively unique in the wild, as most of the white-coated mammals face an early death because they are easily targeted by wild dogs and foxes or can die from skin cancer and sun burn.

Maria Jose Christerna, also known as The Vampire Woman, and Mexican body modification and tattoo artist Emilio Gonzalez, both from Mexico, show off their work at the Quito Tattoo Convention in Quito, Ecuador. They were joined at the convention by Andrea Aguilar, 26, also known as leopard woman.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The Manikarnika Ghats have been burning on banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, India, for thousands of years. It is the most sacred place on earth for Hindus to be cremated, beginning with their bodies being carried down to the river (main) where they are immersed in the sacred water. Wrapped in brightly coloured cloth, the dead are then dried on the steps before cremation takes place (inset). It is believed that cremation in Varanasi ends the cycle of death and allows the soul to be reborn achieve 'moksha' and the path to enlightenment.

From a lion with a comb-over to rival Donald Trump (bottom right) to a three-headed giraffe (top right), these are among the funniest wildlife images ever taken. Photographers around the world are sharing their most hilarious pictures for the inaugural Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. More than 800 entries have already been submitted, including a guinea pig apparently levitating (left) and a baboon examining a crisp packet. British-born Paul Joynson-Hicks, a wildlife photographer based in Tanzania, launched the competition and is among the judges. They also include wildlife TV presenter Kate Humble, comedian Hugh Dennis and Born Free Foundation president Will Travers.

This is the adorable moment a polar bear dived into a pool to save her cub from drowning - and even taught it how to climb to safety. In the clip, the cub tumbles off the rocks and into a pool. It then frantically struggles to claw itself back onto bank but cannot scramble to safety.