2017 has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. But amidst all the madness, these were the stories that cut through the noise to put a smile on our face, and now hopefully yours too…
Australia voted yes
Following a long running campaign for marriage equality in Australia, more than 12.7 million people across the country voted yes to legalise gay marriage in a landslide victory, followed by celebrations as only Australian’s can. It’s the beginning of a new era for Oz, and we’re 100% behind it. Love wins again!
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The Qween had twins
This year the Beyhive qween of everything – Beyonce – multiplied her world dominating family by two, giving birth to her adorable twins Sir and Rumi. In true Beyonce style, it was the iconic pregnancy announcement pic which broke the internet, claimed the title of most liked Insta pic ever, and then inspired fancy dress and Halloween costumes forever after.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the ultimate #CoupleGoals this year by announcing their engagement – and let’s be real, this was the good news we’d all been waiting for. The pair are set to wed at Windsor Castle next may, so better start planning your royal wedding parties now. If you’re not in pure awe of how cute they are as a couple, you’re definitely lying…
Pandas are no longer extinct
Animal lovers, unite! Arguably the most cuddly looking creatures on the planet are here to stay for a while longer. As a species at risk of extinction, huge efforts from local conservationists have meant that Pandas are no longer on the brink of extinction. It’s welcome news for the worlds threatened wildlife, and it most definitely proves that communities coming together in a commitment to preserving the worlds biodiversity can make a huge difference.
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Stranger things got a season 2
This year we started the countdown and prepared for the upside down once again, as everyone’s favourite TV show ‘Stranger Things’ got a season 2. Being able to get lost in these exciting plot lines and feast our eyes on the 70’s swag has been a welcome distraction from, well…everything else.