Nova radio star Tim Blackwell, 42, shows off his youthful makeover as he flaunts his age-gap relationship with 28-year-old girlfriend Lizzie Baxter
Tim, 42, was spotted at Sydney Airport on Saturday with his stunning partner after the pair returned from a getaway to Tasmania.
Also along for the trip were Tim's three children, who he shares with former wife Monique, who he was married to for 14 years.
Known for packing on the PDA for social media posts, Tim and Lizzie walked side by side clutching their luggage.
The high-profile couple looked fatigued after their flight and made their way through the terminal in business-like manner.
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Tim, 42, was spotted at Sydney Airport on Saturday with his stunning partner after the pair returned from a getaway to Tasmania
Glamorous blonde Lizzie took on a casual look for the trip home and wore a long black overcoat over a white top she paired with baggy black trackies and boots.
Tying her long hair with a band, she completed her style with a baseball cap and accessorised with silver earrings and a large black handbag she slung over one shoulder.
Tim, meanwhile, dressed for the winter weather, wearing an over-shirt and white T-shirt, which he paired with cuffed blue jeans and black boots.
Sporting a youthful fashion look, the radio star accessorised with a chunky signet ring and carried two pieces of luggage, one over each shoulder.
It comes after Tim recently enjoyed a romantic holiday in Japan with his new ladylove.
The radio star shared several photos with followers earlier this month.
Lizzie, who is 15 years his junior and a producer for Nova's Fitzy & Wippa, put on a loved-up display as they explored Shibuya.
The Nova star went public with his much younger girlfriend back in November - one year after he announced his divorce from his ex, Monique Blackwell.
The high-profile couple looked fatigued after their flight and made their way through the terminal in business-like manner
Glamorous blonde Lizzie took on a casual look for the trip home and wore a long black overcoat over a white top she paired with baggy black trackies and boots
Tim, meanwhile, dressed for the winter weather, wearing an over-shirt and white T-shirt, which he paired with cuffed blue jeans and black boots
The entrepreneur and yoga instructor split from her former husband in December 2023 after 14 years of marriage.
Earlier this month, Monique took to Instagram to reveal that she was throwing a party in Gadigal Country following the finalisation of her divorce.
'Divorceeeeee parteeee,' she captioned the post, alongside a lightning bolt emoji.
Monique added: 'Living life full throttle.'
The Mond Women studio owner then went on to thank her 'wonderful friends' who were able to attend the shindig and who were 'so beautiful in response' to her speech on the big night.
'And my ride or dies that supported me to live in a space of grace (instead of cray cray which I would really have liked to have leaned into)' she added.
She then apologised for not getting everyone in the photos but noted that the lack of pictures was a 'sign of a good party'.
In one image, Monique was seen getting cosy with a silver-haired man, touching his chest as he lovingly put his arm around her waist.
The mystery man is believed to be Liam Walsh, the former managing director of Facebook Australia and New Zealand.
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