Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2017 i The Australian Women's Weekly

I am beyond honoured to be writing this, my first letter as Editor-in-Chief of Australia’s most loved magazine for women. I will be honest, though, the enormity of the position and the calibre of women whose legendary footsteps I will be following in did come with a sobering dose of nerves. Did I really have what it takes to bring my vision for this iconic magazine to life and could I do so while balancing my other cherished roles as a mother, wife, daughter and friend? As the chorus of congratulations flowed in, my sense of responsibility only grew. From family in Mudgee and across the country to old school friends and the ladies on my netball team, the message was the same. You are joining an institution cherished by…

“My husband was a man I no longer knew.” They were the words Lisa Kennedy* never expected to hear. Speaking down the phone line, her husband, Stefan, the man she had shared her life with for the past decade and who had left with their seven-month-old son, Daniel, just a few hours before, delivered news that left her stunned and gasping for breath. “We are not coming back,” Stefan said. “I’ve filed for divorce [in Turkey]. You will get the papers next week. Daniel is staying with me. You should make plans to go back to Australia.” Lisa, a young Australian woman, who meets The Weekly in a capital city hotel room, recalls at that moment she felt all the life energy drain out of her like air escaping from…

1 IMPROVE SELF-TALK “Beating up on ourselves reduces confidence, while acknowledging and appreciating our successes improves esteem. Silence your inner critic and start self-appreciation instead.” 2 VISUALISE SUCCESS AND CELEBRATE YOUR WINS “Think about and focus on a successful outcome before an event. This will boost your confidence. When you do achieve a goal, celebrate it.” 3 INSTANT CALM “By putting yourself in a calm frame of mind – meditation and relaxation techniques can help – you can manage your emotions and silence negative self-talk.” 4 SEEK A MENTOR OR PROFESSIONAL HELP “Learning from a mentor is a great way to boost confidence. If issues are deep-seated, it could be worth investing in professional help.” 5 POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS “Using a personal mantra that you can tell yourself every day is…

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HAIR KNOW-HOW! Sheree Mutton Beauty & Health Director The Australian Women’s Weekly DELUXE DRY One of the biggest blow-dry mistakes we make is starting with hair that’s too wet. Not only does it add extra time, it can also damage your strands. Instead, gently towel dry your hair first to remove excess moisture – it should be around 60 per cent dry before you apply heat. PERFECTLY STRAIGHT For completely slick, poker-straight hair use your straightener in conjunction with a tail comb which will smooth, detangle and flatten the cuticle, allowing for more effective (and longer lasting) heat styling. CUTE CURLS For curls that last beyond dessert, the trick is to work with day-old hair as the natural oils will provide better hold. Also, only attempt on hair that’s completely…

Trending now Green force It’s the nutrient powerhouse found in salads and smoothies, but now your skin can feel the benefits of kale from the outside. Kale is a great source of vitamins A, B, C, and K, 1 so it helps protect and nourish the skin. Try: 1. Sukin Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturiser, 125ml, $12.95. 2. Youth To The People Kale + Tripeptide 37 Vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid Age Prevention Firm And Brighten Serum, 30ml, $83. 3. Nip + Fab Kale Fix Protecting Shot, 30ml, $69.95. Editor’s pick Bene›it Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealer, $37. Using your finger, gently dab this concealer under the eye and on blemishes to help camouflage dark circles, shadows and discolouration. It doesn’t crease or fade and is available in five shades to…

“We all have different tolerance levels for food chemicals.” Food chemicals are found in many different types of foods. A chemical sensitivity is considered to be an intolerance, not an allergy, as it does not cause an allergic reaction. Rather, it’s triggered by the natural and artificial chemicals found in some foods, which in sensitive people irritate the nerve endings at different locations in the body. This creates the symptoms associated with a food chemical sensitivity. We all have different tolerance levels for food chemicals. Some people can consume these with no problems. Others are born with a genetic predisposition or can develop them following an environmental change or a medical condition. Women are more susceptible as adults, due to the hormonal changes they experience. In a sensitive person, these…

Period relief Acupuncture can ease the intensity and duration of period pain, Australian and New Zealand researchers have revealed. A pilot study of 74 women found more than half of those who had manual acupuncture saw at least a 50 per cent reduction in the severity of their period pain. YOGA PAIN THRESHOLD The ancient exercise of yoga can help some people manage muscular pain, but it’s not without risks, such as wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries, according to a University of Sydney study. It found 74 per cent of people said yoga improved existing pain, but 21 per cent said it made it worse and 10 per cent said it caused pain. Did you know?  Scalding with hot drinks, such as tea and coffee, is the leading cause of…

“One bite of this slice will bring back memories of your grandma’s cooking. It’s easy to make and cuts and keeps well.” Ginger and lemon slice MAKES 18 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES (+ COOLING AND STANDING TIME) 125g butter, chopped ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 250g milk coffee biscuits 150g finely chopped crystallised ginger ½ cup (65g) dried cranberries 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 eggs, beaten lightly ICING 1 cup (160g) pure icing sugar 1½ tablespoons lemon juice tiny drop pink food colouring, optional 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease an 18cm x 27cm slice pan (inside top measurement). Line the base and long sides with baking paper, extending the paper 3cm…

UNDER THE SUN by Lottie Moggach, Picador. The dream of a sun-kissed Spanish idyll is long over. Not only for heartbroken Anna, but for her fellow English expatriates trapped by economic downturn, for the young Spaniards who are looking for work, and most of all, for the Africans who risked their lives to reach Europe. It sounds grim, and it is, but it’s made compelling by some lovely writing and by the glimmer of something strong in Anna that will either turn her life around or get her into very serious trouble indeed. Lottie Moggach has a gift for drawing character, and you’ll find yourself longing to comfort her stranded heroine, or itching to slap her. You certainly won’t be left unmoved, and the world Under The Sun explores with…

“Consumers with better than average scores should ask for a better deal.” If you or your kids are finding it harder and harder to balance the family budget, you’re not alone. In Australia, household debt is causing real concern. Despite record low interest rates, our indebtedness has grown as more of us aim to own homes and rely on products such as car loans and credit cards, according to financial product comparison site finder.com.au. Very sluggish income growth hasn’t helped the situation. Recent figures from the Reserve Bank of Australia show the nation’s household debt-to-income ratio has climbed to its highest ever level at 189 per cent. Collectively, we owe a massive $52.2 billion just on credit cards and $32.5 billion of that is accruing interest. In March alone, more…

In a blinding white dress and sky-high stilettos, Brigitte Macron is clattering across a cobbled courtyard in central Paris, trailing a whiff of expensive perfume and an already flagging entourage. Attempting to keep up is Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, whose husband, Donald, is in a meeting with Brigitte’s husband, Emmanuel, the recently elected President of France. While the men talk politics, Brigitte has opted to give Melania a lightning tour of Paris. From Les Invalides, where the tomb of Napoleon lies beneath a soaring gilded dome, the pair heads down to the River Seine for a boat ride past the Tuileries, the former royal palace, and the Louvre museum, stepping ashore for a visit to Notre-Dame, the great medieval cathedral on the Île de la…

In Australia right now, there are 660,000 women who are at moderate to high risk of breast and ovarian cancer – and it’s estimated that almost two-thirds of them don’t know it. Being more prone to cancer is daunting for anyone, but for the women who carry a BRCA gene, such as actress Angelina Jolie, fighting cancer is much worse. “Cancer is still a word that strikes fear into people’s hearts, producing a deep sense of powerlessness,” Angelina wrote in The New York Times following her preventative double mastectomy. “But today it is possible to find out … whether you are highly susceptible to breast and ovarian cancer, and then take action.” The Australian Women’s Weekly and the Pink Hope charity have teamed up to find those 440,000 women because…

CAFFEINE BOOST Not only does it improve mental performance, caffeine is also a boon for your skin. A powerful antioxidant, it is anti-inflammatory and revs up circulation.…

Does your waistband dig into your belly? Do you feel sluggish and moody? Or does your tummy bloating make it hard to enjoy meals? Well, you’re not alone. More than 87 per cent* of Australian women suffer digestive discomfort, caused by stress, their diet or lifestyle. Banish bloating with good digestive health. Foods rich in probiotics, such as probiotic yoghurt, will help ease the discomfort. NOT ALL YOGHURTS WILL WORK All yoghurts contain live cultures – which transform milk into yoghurt – but not all of them contain probiotics, which are the good bacteria that provide health benefits. In addition, not all probiotic yoghurts have proven digestive benefits, so it’s important to check the label to choose the right one. Only Activia® Probiotic Yoghurt, with the exclusive Bifidus ActiRegularis, has…

Warm garlic prawns and pasta SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 500g dried pasta (any short pasta) 1kg uncooked medium king prawns, peeled, tails intact 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil 400g baby tomato medley ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice ¼ cup fresh dill sprigs 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Return pasta to pan; cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, combine prawns with garlic and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Cook prawns on a heated oiled barbecue flat plate (or frying pan) over medium-high heat for 30 seconds each side or until just cooked through. Add tomatoes to barbecue flat plate, cook, stirring for 1 minute or…

Buckwheat waffles with golden syrup SERVES 8 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES Nutritional count per serve: 8.3g total fat; 3.3g saturated fat; 1252kJ (399 cal); 59g carbohydrate; 4.8g protein; 0.6g fibre. ⅓ cup (60g) dairy-free spread 2 tablespoons caster sugar 3 eggs, separated ⅓ cup (45g) gluten-free plain flour ⅓ cup (50g) buckwheat flour ⅓ cup (50g) 100 per cent corn cornflour 1 cup (135g) gluten-free self-raising flour 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1½ cups (375ml) soy milk 1½ teaspoons white vinegar cooking-oil spray 250g strawberries, halved ⅔ cup (230g) golden syrup 1 tablespoon gluten-free icing sugar 1 Beat dairy-free spread and sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in…

BALLET CLASSIC AND NEW The Australian Ballet’s Symphony In C combines a tribute to the elegance of the golden age of ballet with a series of modern works showcasing the pizzazz of contemporary dance – the perfect sampler for ballet lovers and new fans alike. The performance will jeté onto the stage at the Arts Centre Melbourne from August 24 to September 2. Visit australianballet.com.au. AT THE MOVIES MADAME Rich Americans Anne and Bob (Toni Collette and Harvey Keitel, above), are living in Paris and planning to throw a lavish dinner. To even up the numbers, Anne insists her maid Maria (Rossy De Palma) disguise herself as a Spanish noblewoman. Maria and a guest start a romance, so Anne chases her maid around Paris in a bid to destroy the…

1. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, 1960. WHAT: When Harper Lee created the heroic Atticus Finch and his chip-off-the-block daughter Scout, she created a father-daughter duo who would make history. Set in the Deep South during the Great Depression, the tale develops into a fierce courtroom drama as a local black man is wrongly accused of raping a white woman. WHY: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has become an American classic. 2. Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama, 1995. WHAT: Before he became a politician – and US President – Obama was a writer and a very talented one, too. The son of a black African father and white American mother, Obama was two when his father walked out on the family. Years later he got a call…

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Photos have emerged of the Dior Haute Couture dress Miranda Kerr wore to wed Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel in Los Angeles. The gown was designed by the first women to run Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Miranda says her style has changed, and counts her grandmother among her style icons. “When I was young, my grandmother told me, ‘Miranda, men are very visual. It’s important to look good,” she told Vogue. NEWS BITES ENGAGED Megan Gale will wed Shaun Hampson after he proposed with a ring he designed himself. BABY BLAKE Zoë Foster Blake and hubby Hamish are “gooey love monsters” after the birth of Rudy Hazel. A BLUE CLUE Turia Pitt and Michael Hoskin revealed they are expecting a boy in a fun new balloon-popping video. 19 CANDLES Bindi Irwin…

Armchair or sofa?” Naomi Watts wonders aloud, trying to decide where to put us both in her London hotel room. The 48-year-old has spent a lot of this year and last playing a therapist for the TV series Gypsy and did a good deal of sitting in armchairs for that. She takes the sofa. “This works.” The day Naomi was born, her mother once recalled, the midwife took one look and declared the baby would grow up to be famous. “How many newborns did she say that about?” Naomi smiles. In her case, it took a while – the actor did not get her break until she was 32 – but the prediction came to pass and Naomi has been established as a Hollywood reliable for years. Long enough to…

“He was the perfect back-seat guest.” I’ve had an extra passenger in my Tarago. They’ve come with me to birthday parties, sporting events, school drop-offs/pick-ups, the shops, the gym and they’ve even come with me through the Happy Wash a couple of times. I wish I’d done that last one a bit more regularly, but as I always say to my husband, occasionally is better than nothin’. I wasn’t bothered by this, in fact I didn’t even know they were there. They were as quiet as a mouse. Which is a good thing because my guest was a mouse. Well, he was born that way, but by the time we found him in my car, he’d grown substantially and could easily have been mistaken for a guinea pig. For his…

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“Our collagen, elastin, oil and hydration levels all deplete naturally as we age. This causes our skin to become thinner, more crepe-like and lax,” says facialist Melanie Grant. Most of us take extra care to moisturise and apply sunscreen to our faces each day, but few of us continue this skincare routine down to our neck and chest. If you have been neglecting this area, it might be starting to show signs of ageing. The good news is that there are a range of skincare products specifically for the décolletage that can help target hyperpigmentation (dark spots) and wrinkles, giving you a more youthful-looking chest for longer. Skin changes over time The skin on the neck and chest area is quite different to the skin on your face. It has…

New Women’s REGAINE® Foam is the first and only clinically proven foam to regrow hair for women†. With the active ingredient Minoxidil, Women’s REGAINE® Foam targets inactive hair follicles, encourages hair to grow and extends the period of growth for each hair, with clinically proven results in as little as 12 weeks. While it looks like a styling mousse, Women’s REGAINE® is actually a topical foam that reactivates resting hair follicles and helps regrow hair. Women’s REGAINE® Foam doesn’t interfere with styling and comes in an easy-to-use foam formula that will fit into your everyday haircare routine. It’s as simple as putting on your eye cream before bed! 80% of women who participated in clinical studies increased their hair count and new hair grew up to 48% thicker.* 1…

QI suffer from terrible anxiety, which keeps me up at night. Do you have any advice or techniques to stop worrying? K.F., Vic. Lifestyle measures first: exercise daily, yoga; time and task management; cutting stimulants like caffeine and nicotine; avoiding alcohol; and a wind-down evening routine. Your GP can refer you to a psychologist for relaxation strategies and anxiety counselling. Medication can help in the short term. Q My teenage daughter has become self-conscious about red stretch marks on her thighs and hips. We are trying different oils and skincare products, but nothing seems to work. Will they go away? L.P., NSW. Stretch marks are more obvious in the early stages, but tend to fade with time. She can help by drinking 1.5 litres of water a day and exercising…

Julie’s spaghetti puttanesca SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 medium (300g) brown onions, chopped finely 4 cloves garlic, chopped 6 anchovies (see Julie’s tip) 810g can chopped tomatoes ½ cup (70g) pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons drained baby capers 400g spaghetti parmesan, to serve 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 Heat the oil over medium heat in a deep frying pan or wide saucepan. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring, for 8 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add the anchovies and cook for a further minute (they will start to break down). 2 Add the tomatoes; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until sauce is thick, rich and fragrant.…

Lamb kleftiko with potatoes SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK TIME 10 HOURS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1.4kg lamb shoulder 1kg red- and white-skinned baby potatoes 1 large (200g) brown onion, sliced thinly 2 dried bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick ⅓ cup (80ml) dry white wine ⅓ cup (80ml) chicken stock 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon rigani (see Test Kitchen tips) or dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, crushed ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves 1 Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; cook lamb, turning, 20 minutes or until well browned. 2 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker on Sauté (Medium) setting; cook potatoes, onion, bay leaves and cinnamon, stirring, for 10…

The sound of rippling or falling water is one of peace and there are many ways to incorporate it into your home and garden. Bubbling fountain These can be as simple as an urn to a more elaborate creation. How to install: Smaller fountains are D-I-Y and come with either mains power or stand-alone solar pumps. Check before you buy. Large ones will require an electrician, plumber and local council approval because they pose a potential child drowning hazard. Cost: From $60. Free-standing fountain A triple-tier “wedding cake” to a girl with water cascading from an urn ... you can find fountains to suit all tastes and budgets. How to install: D-I-Y, but check to see if there are pumps and whether your hose pressure is sufficient. Cost: From $40.…

City of Crows by Chris Womersley, Pan Macmillan. In this haunting, evocative novel, Aussie author Chris Womersley plunges readers into the dark, dangerous, magical and pungent world of 17th century France, where the plague is brutally claiming lives at a heart-rending rate. The descriptions are so vivid you can almost smell the sour, rotting flesh and feel the pulse of terror as the bodies pile up. Having lost three children, Charlotte Picot is terrified when her husband Michel becomes the latest victim of the deadly pox. She cuts a lock of his hair to add to those of her dead daughters and son, washes his body in preparation for his burial, hand-stitches him lovingly into a winding sheet and then, fuelled by grief and fear, flees their tiny village in…

THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS by Michael Robotham, Hachette. When genre readers get an itch, it’s a smart writer who steps up to scratch it. Domestic noir has been the itchiest genre for years now, ever since Gone Girl, so no surprise that one of crime’s smartest practitioners has skewed his latest novel in that direction. Like all psychological thrillers, the pleasure is in the plot’s turns and twists, so not too much should be said. The book is told in two voices: both women, both pregnant. Agatha works at the local supermarket and is disturbingly taken by regular shopper Meg. She lives a glamorous life and becomes friendly with Agatha; they swap baby pictures. The life she wanted wasn’t hers, reads the strapline. You can see where this is going…

Virgo Aug 24-Sep 23 You cannot put a price on freedom, and your birthday present this year is an important turning point in matters to do with your home, money or possessions that has been a long time coming. For some of you, this will involve a family or partnership situation that has left you or others all at sea for far too long. The issue may be a legacy, mortgage or other serious matter. The good news is a new phase is about to begin and you will be free to move on and take the next step. If relatives have been your concern, you’ll find there will be progress. Libra Sep 24-Oct 23 Health, fitness and wellbeing will come first in September as at this time you have…

“Almost every face softened at the sight of ‘Bird’.” I was sitting in a small cafe near our new apartment when a woman walked in with a bird on her shoulder. This may sound like the beginning of the “dead parrot” sketch by John Cleese but I promise you it isn’t. The bird was bright green and very much alive. Its wee claws didn’t appear to be glued to the owner’s shoulder. Could it be an Indian Ringneck? A Lorikeet? A smallish King Parrot perhaps? Who am I kidding? I wouldn’t know an Indian Ringneck from a bacon and egg roll – certainly not at 6.37 in the morning in a cafe full of edgy people. But I love all creatures great and small and this wee bird was clearly…