Bali Nine: Indonesia court agrees to hear case on May 12: lawyer

In breaking news just in, the condemned Bali Nine duo will reportedly have a last appeal heard by the Indonesian Constitutional Court, though it's unclear if their executions will be stayed. (This blog post was updated overnight - see updates below).

The court will hear Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan’s appeal on May 12, reports said.

This news comes on the eve of the duo's scheduled executions, which were expected to take place shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning.

Former lawyer for the pair, Muhammed Rifan, today claimed Indonesian judges asked for more than $130,000 in exchange for a sentence of less than 20 years in prison.

Andrew Chan married his fiancé today as the duo on death row prepared to be killed.

"For the Bali Nine (pair), we have the Constitutional Court appeal, we have the registration number and we have the schedule fixed on May 12," Leonard Arpan, lawyer for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, told reporters.

"We keep hoping that this ongoing legal process will be respected."

This report from news wires and this report on sbs.com.au

UPDATED OVERNIGHT:

While Indonesia's constitutional court has agreed to hear the case on May 12, Indonesia is still intending to proceed with the executions, and it is understood the pair still have only 24 hours to live.

UPDATED TUESDAY MORNING:

This morning it has been reported that Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has continued her pleas for clemency for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran as their final hours draw closer.

She this morning revealed that she had received a letter from Indonesia confirming it planned to go ahead with the executions of the two men.

“They gave no indication that President (Joko) Widodo would change his mind and grant the clemency that we have sought,” she told the Nine Network.

Indonesia has not formally revealed the date when it plans to execute the two men by firing squad. It is believed to be on track for midnight tonight.

For more, see here.

UPDATED:

In an online video, titled "Save our boys Mr Abbott", prominent Australian actors, musicians and writers use strong language to urge Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to travel to Indonesia.

Those who appear in the film include actors Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Bryan Brown, Deborah Mailman, Joel Edgerton and Brendan Cowell.

compassion you'd go to Indonesia and bring these boys home," Brendan Cowell says in the video. "Show some balls."

See the video here:

Royal Couple New Photo + Australia and New Zealand Itinerary

What's not to love about the young royals?

In a new photo just released (photo: ©Jason Bell/Camera Press/Austral) the royal couple show their adorable little family, which includes their eight month old son Prince George and dog Lupo  (which means 'wolf' in Italian! Love that).

Let's take a moment to look at the unbearable cuteness of George.

The royal couple are currently preparing for little George’s first official trip and first public tour to Australia and New Zealand in April.

The Duke and Duchess revealed in early March that they would be taking their son with them on the trip because they simply could not be away from their first born "for so long".

"It's a tremendously exciting visit and I can tell you Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to it immensely," Prince William’s private secretary, Miguel Head said at a media briefing at Kensington Palace.

The young royals' three week trip will see William and Catherine visit 13 major cities with Prince George's new Spanish nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo accompanying them.

The royal couple will arrive in Australia on April 16.

Here is their travel itinerary:

NEW ZEALAND ITINERARY

• Wellington (April 7 and 9, April 16)

• Blenheim (April 10)

• Auckland (April 11)

• Hamilton and Cambridge (April 12)

• Dunedin (April 13)

• Queenstown (April 13)

• Christchurch (April 14)

AUSTRALIA ITINERARY

• Sydney, NSW (April 16, 18, 20)

• Blue Mountains, NSW (April 17)

• Brisbane, QLD (April 19)

• Uluru (Ayer's Rock), NT (April 22)

• Adelaide, SA (April 23)

• Canberra, ACT (April 24, 25)

Will you go see the royals when they come to town?

Hamish and Andy 'Caravan of Courage' Aus vs NZ: DVD giveaway

Have you enjoyed the recent antics of some of Australia's most hilarious comedy exports, Hamish & Andy?

Well, now you can relive it all over again, via the madcap duo's DVD, 'Hamish & Andy's Caravan of Courage Aus vs NZ.' Here is the cover:

AND: I have some copies to give away right here.

Here is the trailer:



Hamish and Andy again rev up the ol' caravan and trek 10,000km across Australia and New Zealand, leaving no stone [and the rest!] unturned, and no challenge unattempted, in an effort to settle that burning question of trans-Tasman rivalry... once and for all.

To win one of three of this DVD release, here is all you have to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page [top right hand corner of this page]
- Share this page link on your Facebook wall
- Comment below in as few or as many words why you're a Hamish & Andy fan and why you'd like to win this DVD
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I have your details in case you're a winner
* Competition open to Australian residents only, and winners will be drawn by end of April 2013.

Good luck! And now... my fave Hamish & Andy segment... ever. The Italian translation skit. Click here.

Same Power, Different Attitude: New Zealand Advertising Campaign

This. Is. Sensational.

A friend alerted me to this brilliant New Zealand advertising campaign called 'Same Power, Different Attitude'. Check out the images:

Here's what it's all about, from the campaign site:

"What “Same Power, Different Attitude” means to us.

Powershop has always supported the idea of individual choice and control. Our founding principle was to liberate New Zealanders from their enforced passivity as electricity consumers. Our brilliant customers have demonstrated that everyone’s happier when they can do things their way, so it’s not too much of a stretch to extend that philosophy to life in general.

The latest version of Powershop’s long-running campaign is intended to be both thought provoking and satirical. Kiwis have widely debated the issue of marriage equality over the last year, so we’ve used the issue to point out that large institutions can sometimes lose touch with their modern constituents. The power industry is dominated by crusty utilities, many of whom remain resistant to the changes happening in our world.

We live in a world that has embraced freedom and equality. If something’s working for you and it’s not hurting anyone else, then we support your right to do it. We also believe it’s the responsibility of anybody in a position of power to consider whether their exercise of that power is bringing a greater or lesser happiness to the world. And we know that applies to us as much as anyone.

Power to the people

The Powershop Crew."

For more, and to go online to discuss the campaign, click here.

How good is this campaign?