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Elle Macpherson proves she's still The Body at 43

Two decades after Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson earned her title as 'The Body' with a racy appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated, the mother-of-two has made it clear she has no intention of letting her title slip.

The 43-year-old glamour showed off her toned physique during a visit to her home country as she took to the water to try her hand at surfing.

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Orange crush: Elle prepares to put her body to the test on a long board

A day earlier, she was again spotted wearing a skimpy bikini and trademark tousled blonde locks, occasionally taking time out from sunbathing to cool off in the sea.

The single star spent time on her own before later meeting up with a small group of friends during the summer getaway.

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Model behaviour: Elle puts her catwalk strut on show along the shore line

Macpherson, who was reportedly celibate for almost two years following her split from millionaire playboy Arki Busson, has revealed she has trouble landing a date.

She has said: "I just don't get men hitting on me."

"I'm a hopeless flirt. I'll go up to a guy and say, 'I think you are so beautiful,' but it just doesn't work."

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Water babe: the 43-year-old hits the surf to try her hand at catching waves

Still, she has been linked to British actor Ray Fearon, Australian restaurateur David Evans and real-estate developer John Hitchcox in recent times.

Her former partner 43-year-old Arki Busson, with whom she has two sons, was recently photographed with Hollywood actress Uma Thurman, fuelling speculation the pair are dating.

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Body of work: supermodel Elle Macpherson hits the beach during a visit to Australia

Earlier this year the high-flying playboy - he's said to be worth £250million – also entertained Jemima Khan on his yacht in Cannes.

The model, who has forged a successful career as a businesswoman with her own lingerie line, is in Australia ahead to star in photoshoot for fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar.

Summer lovin': the mother of two works on her tan

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