Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2016 i The Australian Women's Weekly

I WAS FOUR YEARS old when my best friend was abducted. We’d been inseparable since she was born, two months after I was, and had spent much of our short lives sharing playtime and imaginary tea parties. Our happy, simple existence was a far cry from the adult complexities that, it turns out, were playing out over our heads. I’ll never forget the morning my parents told me her mum had taken her back to Germany to live – they’d stolen off to Melbourne Airport in the night-time. I recall thinking, too, that my mum seemed remarkably unsurprised. Later that day, we visited my friend’s dad, a dark, hunched figure who couldn’t bear to see me after that. I was too much of a reminder of his daughter. Most of…

AMANDA SILLARS WAS 11 and watching early morning cartoons when there was a knock at the door. As she undid the security latch, it burst open, big hands grabbed her hard and Amanda was thrown into the back of a car. “Go! Go! Go!” a voice yelled. It was Amanda’s father, ripping her away from her mother and a loving family and community in Perth to abduct her and vanish overseas. Her mum, still asleep in bed, had barely rubbed the sleep from her eyes and begun to wonder what the commotion was about before her little girl was gone, speeding across the city to an unknown destination and future, still dressed in pyjamas. It would take seven emotionally scarring years before mother and daughter were eventually reunited. Today, Amanda,…

IN FRONT OF the camera, Wendy Whiteley arranges her body with all the ease of a woman who has spent decades posing for an artist’s gaze. A natural aesthete, she casts a critical eye over the first image, declaring that she likes the colours and composition, but wants her feet in the frame. Wendy is dressed in dramatic layers of black and white, still committed to the look she has sported for more than 50 years, although the signature headscarf these days is as much an easy option as it is a style statement. As Australian art royalty in the ’60s and ’70s, she mastered bohemian long before it became chain-store “boho-chic”, and she insists she’ll never be shot in outfits supplied by a stylist – “I say, ‘Bugger off,…

“None of us had to produce fake I.D. to get a drink. ” THE INVITATION TOOK my breath away. Had it been that long? Would they remember me? Would I remember them? Would we have anything in common? Would I like them? Would they like me? Most importantly, would she be there? The girl who caused me sleepless nights, sweaty palms and, on more than one occasion, stress-induced diarrhoea. The girl who said I had no friends and fat ankles. Could I face it? Could I face her? Was I grown-up enough? Had my arse grown too big? Had hers? Please, if there is a God, I pray her arse has grown. After much to-ing and fro-ing, and what should I be wear-ing, I replied that, yes, even if…

“I realised that this was something I wanted to do for me.” I WAS 39 YEARS old and a mother of two when my husband and I broke up. I did my best to present a brave face and, at night, when my boys, then aged three and five, had drifted off to sleep, I told myself that I would meet another man, fall in love again, maybe even marry. Truthfully, though, I had my doubts. When I caught a glimpse of myself in a mirror, I didn’t see how it could happen. Yes, I was fit and strong, thanks to many years of running and a dedicated yoga schedule, but my eyes were sunken and the worry seemed to float around me in clouds. Worse, after breastfeeding two children…

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1 START HERE The key to surviving the winter months in good health is simple – be as well prepared as possible! And here’s the good news – your beauty and health needs are available at Priceline Pharmacy. 2 MY 3 WINTER WONDERS RAE MORRIS PRICELINE PHARMACY MAKE-UP DIRECTOR 1. Dry eyes are often an issue in winter and can really ruin your day, so always carry eye drops. 2. To protect your skin exfoliate weekly to eliminate dryness. 3. Apply a rich, heavy moisturiser every night before bed. By morning, it’ll feel super-hydrated, and you’ll be ready to take on the harsh winter chill. 3 CHANGE UP YOUR FOUNDATION! RENEE PRICELINE PHARMACY BEAUTY ADVISOR As we enter into the winter months our skin can become considerably drier. Try a…

20 TREND REPORT RAE MORRIS PRICELINE PHARMACY MAKE-UP DIRECTOR Blue eye shadow is back this winter! Opt for navy that is deep and rich in shade to keep it sophisticated. Navy is universally both cool and warm in the colour spectrum, so it suits all skin tones and eye colours – You can wear it just as a liner, you don’t have to paint your whole eyelid. Glitter has also made a comeback – but let’s keep it ‘grown up’. To do that, use it sparingly, keep it minimal and close to the eye line. 21 LINE UP A fuss- and smudge-free eyeliner makes perfecting your look a whole lot easier, whether it’s subtle or smokin’ hot you’re after. 22 BROW GAME Full, gorgeous, healthy brows are here to stay.…

42 CITRUS SPLASH Getting your daily dose of vitamin C is crucial for a feel-good winter. Give your immune system a boost by adding a supplement to your morning routine throughout the chilly season. 43 BOUNCE INTO WINTER It’s important to keep active even when it’s cold outside. Layer up to enjoy the fresh air and cooler weather outdoors, and keep your limbs feeling healthy and happy too with a supplement that helps support joint health. 44 EAT 5 & 2 Make sure you eat well by having 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit every day, exercise regularly as well as taking immune-boosting supplements like probiotics, vitamin C, zinc and garlic. 45 INNER BEAUTY Your hair and nails can be left feeling dry and brittle once the…

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Q I have no close living relatives. So what should I do with my advanced health directive, to make sure that my wishes are honoured? F.B., Qld. An advanced health care directive comes into effect only if you are unable to make your own decisions. Make sure your next of kin or closest friend is clear about your instructions. Give them a copy of the directive. Your lawyer and family doctor can also keep a copy in your files. Q I am 85 and don’t want any more cancer treatment, but my doctor is pushy. What can I do? What are my rights? D.O., Vic. You have the right, provided you are fully informed of all of your options and the likely outcome of your decision, to undergo…

Spiced fish stew SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES 1 bunch fresh coriander 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium (300g) brown onions, chopped 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 fresh long red chilli, sliced thinly 400g canned chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 medium (400g) red capsicums, cut into 2cm pieces 4 medium (800g) Dutch cream or waxy potatoes, cut into 2cm pieces 2 cups (500ml) fish stock 800g firm white fish fillets, cut into 3cm pieces 100g green beans, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths Indian lime pickle, to serve 1 Wash coriander well; drain. Finely chop roots and stems. Reserve leaves to serve. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over…

White chocolate mud cake SERVES 12 PREP AND COOK TIME 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME) 250g butter, chopped coarsely 180g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 1½ cups (330g) caster sugar ¾ cup (180ml) milk 1½ cups (225g) plain flour ½ cup (75g) self-raising flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, beaten lightly WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE ½ cup (125ml) thickened cream 360g white chocolate, chopped finely 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). Grease a deep 20cm round cake pan; line base and side with baking paper. 2 Stir butter, chocolate, sugar and milk in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; cool for 15 minutes. 3 Whisk sifted flours, extract and egg into chocolate mixture; pour mixture into the pan. 4…

The main feature of Todd’s formal garden is the abundance of hedges and as any gardener knows, creating the asymmetrical shapes is an art form. “I had to learn how to hedge,” Todd says. “My tip for people wanting to hedge is to cut it with hand shears little and often. If you want to encourage growth at the top, go a bit harder on the sides and it will shoot up the top. If you want it thicker on the sides, cut the top more severely.” Todd also advises not to be afraid of moving plants. “If you put a plant in and it doesn’t work, don’t just despair. Move it and try to find it another home until it thrives.”…

FROST-FREE CLIMATE Plants for eating: fruit trees, artichoke, basil, carrots, celery, chilli, eggplant, lettuce, parsley, parsnips, radish, shallots, sweet potato and watermelon. Plants for beauty: shrubs, trees and vines; alyssum, California poppy (above), gerbera, honesty, impatiens, kangaroo paw, marigold, pansy, salvia, sunflower and zinnia. TEMPERATE CLIMATE Plants for eating: vines and shrubs; beetroot, capsicum, leek, mizuna, mitsuba, onions, peas, seed potatoes, spinach, rocket and turnips. Plant frost-sensitive tomato, melons and zucchini seeds on a sunny windowsill or patio. Plants for beauty: alyssum, calendula, English daisy, evening primrose, heartsease, lunaria, Iceland poppy, primulas, polyanthus and violas. COLD CLIMATE Plants for eating: fruit trees; asparagus, cauliflower, collards, currants, gooseberries, grape vines, kale, mustard greens, salad greens and rhubarb crowns. Plants for beauty: Bellis perennis, lunaria, pansy, stock and sweet peas.…

PROMISE BY SARAH ARMSTRONG, PAN MACMILLAN. There’s something raw and compulsive about Sarah Armstrong’s new novel Promise – even the bald title feels like a cry for help that turns into a pact. The urgent descriptions pull you in from the outset as protagonist Anna tries to grapple with the horrors going on in front of her eyes. Anna, a not very ambitious graphic designer, lives on her own in a tumbledown rented house; her main pleasure is her garden. Following the death of her neighbour, new tenants arrive. Gabby and wan five-year-old daughter Charlie are a rag-tag pair. Gabby seems out of it and Charlie hungry and desperately unkempt. When Gabby’s partner, Harlan, turns up, all menace and anger, Anna knows that Charlie is in danger. The girl has…

LIE WITH ME BY SABINE DURRANT, MULHOLLAND BOOKS. Sabine Durrant is quickly proving herself to be a psychological thriller writer with real clout. In Lie With Me, Paul, a down-and-out writer, bumps into an old university acquaintance in a bookshop and fabricates a simple lie to embellish his unimpressive life story. What ensues is a dinner invitation, followed by a suggestion to join the family on a Greek holiday. Paul can’t believe his luck. It seems the only price he must pay is the stream of lies he keeps spouting. Yet the Greek island hides a sinister story of its own and as his lies begin to catch up with him, he’s soon left wondering if the web he is caught in is one of his own making, or actually…

“I WANTED MY CHILDREN TO KNOW ABOUT THE VALUE OF MONEY. MY SON IS SAVING HIS FOR A TONKA TRUCK!” AT JUST 11 years old, Kelly Jamieson would make the journey from her family farm to the local bakery in the back seat of her mum’s old green Ford Falcon, clutching a Tupperware box of melting moment biscuits in her lap. “It was my first way to make pocket money,” Kelly explains. “Mum charged us for the ingredients – it would be deducted from the money we made when we sold them to the shop in Balaklava [South Australia].” Fast-forward 27 years and Kelly and sister Abbey have put that early business spirit to good use running one of the nation’s most successful “from-home” firms from a farm outside Adelaide.…

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Leo Jul 24-Aug 23 Skip the lunar eclipse near September 18 for judgements or action plans involving your former, current or potential partner. The same applies to enemies or rivals. You may also want to avoid the days around August 24 for related issues, such as parenthood, sex, young in-laws or godchildren. The project of your dreams will take off in a small way this month, with more to come from September and a brilliant new beginning, online or offline in October. Your way with words, images or ideas will bring you success. Virgo Aug 24-Sep 23 Your ruler, Mercury, is retrograde in Virgo, your own sign, so if August or September concerns you with self-promotion, portraits, your title, brand or profile, then allow for reversals or delays. Oddly enough,…

“On hot summer days, I had to minimise the time my hair and I were outside together.” WHEN WERE YOU born, Nanny?” “Quite a long time ago in a land far away.” “Was it so long ago there were dragons?” “It was. There were dragons with huge wings and sharp claws, and they breathed fire.” “Don’t mind Nanny,” said my big daughter to her little daughter. “She’s pulling your leg.” “Nanny wouldn’t pull my leg,” Sweet Pea replied, indignantly. “But dragons do, don’t they, Nanny! Dragons pull off your legs and then they eat them!” she said, cheerfully. Captain Smiley, three years younger and with less experience of the leg-pulling and eating habits of dragons, looked worried. I broke out the chocolate biscuits and turned on Play School before the…

PEARL OF WISDOM “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” K. Wilson, Deakin, ACT. Believe in miracles It was wonderful to read about Kerri-Anne Kennerley’s husband, John, and his journey through the early stages of recovery (“The Day My John Came Back To Me”, AWW, July). There are small miracles which Kerri-Anne values; those miracles have brought the power of their love, strength, the good doctors who have always held a belief John can recover and the healing from his beloved retriever, Digger. S. SEYMOUR, NORTH TAMBORINE, QLD. Let horses run free I read with horror about our beautiful highland ponies (The Battle To Save Snowy’s Brumbies, AWW July). I am a horse and animal lover, and I find it…

IT’S JUST LIKE a scene from Absolutely Fabulous. As I enter the Soho Hotel room where I am to interview Joanna Lumley, I see her precariously hanging out – whole torso out – of the second-storey window, her hand wafting a cigarette into the crisp London air. “Darling you don’t mind, do you?” She’s smoking in a no-smoking zone, but she has to, she just has to. Then it’s a warm cashmerey hug hello. She looks ravishingly good. The expressive eyes, the trademark platinum-blonde hair, although it’s not in a Patsy beehive. The beehive for the upcoming Ab Fab movie was, in fact, a wig. “Darling, my hair wouldn’t have been able to take it.” She’s wearing a pale grey wrap, dark trousers, trainers. The real-life Joanna Lumley is understated,…

DESPITE THE CHILL of this drizzly winter’s afternoon, Lucille Butterworth is excited to be meeting her fiancé, 24-year-old John Fitzgerald, after work, to attend a Miss Tasmania charity function. Unofficially engaged, they have dated for two years and cut dashing figures at the regular functions they attend. Lucille, 20, a typist at a Hobart radio station, described by friends and family as vivacious and strong-willed with a smile that lights up a room, lives with her adored parents, Bruce and Winifred, and younger brother, John, 15. She is also a regular visitor to the home John Fitzgerald shares with his father in New Norfolk, a pioneering town 35 kilometres north-west of Hobart in the beautiful Derwent Valley. When the office closes, Lucille slips on her new black leather coat trimmed…

Breast implants can cost between $6500 and $15,000 or more, depending on the surgeon and hospital. Like all surgery, there are risks involved. The Australasian Foundation for Plastic Surgery warns that implants can move, rupture or deflate. There may be temporary or permanent areas of numbness. Some women experience scarring. Breastfeeding can be more difficult and breast cancer screening less effective as an implant may hide breast tissue (and tumours) during a mammogram. You can reduce your risks by booking in with a specialist surgeon: visit plasticsurgery.org.au. Once you book a consultation, your surgeon will recommend a specific shape and size, plus discuss placement. For my operation, Dr Miroshnik used anatomical implants (that is teardrop-shaped, not round), meaning a more natural-looking breast. My implants are “dual-planed” – that is, they’re…

Q. AT WHAT AGE SHOULD SOMEONE START USING ANTI-AGEING PRODUCTS? Terri, 19, NSW A. In your mid to late 20s is a good time to start using anti-ageing products. One of the most important products you should use is a sunscreen with a high SPF rating to prevent sun damage and wrinkles. You can also introduce a serum and a moisturiser such as Dr. LeWinn’s Day Cream, which is rich in vitamins A, C and E to repair damage and promote skin renewal. NADIA, BEAUTY ADVISOR, SA Q . WHAT IS THE BEST FAST DRYING NAIL PRODUCT WITH GREAT COLOUR PAY OFF? The Rimmel 60 Seconds nail polish dries super quickly and has a bright vibrant colour. There are lots of colours to choose from and it’s excellent if you…

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Trauma linked to blood clots As if experiencing trauma isn’t bad enough, researchers from Harvard and Columbia University have found that women who have experienced trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at greater risk of developing a potentially fatal blood clot disorder called venous thromboembolism (VTE). PTSD is a particular set of reactions that can develop in people who have been through a traumatic event which threatened their own life or safety, such as sexual assault, or those around them, such as a natural disaster. Around 12 per cent of Australians will experience PTSD in their lifetime. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. TRUTH ABOUT 5:2 A new study has found that the 5:2 Fast Diet is not better than…

Chicken, corn and bacon soup SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 20 MINUTES (+ STANDING TIME) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 rashers bacon, cut into 1cm pieces 500g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces ¼ cup (35g) plain flour 2 litres (8 cups) salt-reduced chicken stock 400g can corn kernels, drained 6 green onions (green shallots), sliced thinly, white and pale green parts toast or crusty bread, to serve 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 4 minutes or until golden. Add the chicken; cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until lightly golden. 2 Add flour to pan; cook, stirring, until flour coats chicken mixture. Gradually stir in stock; bring to the boil. Stir in corn, then simmer gently, stirring…

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Born in Sydney and raised around NSW, Sarah, 48, is one of those rare beings who grew up without television. “It meant that I read a lot,” she says. “On winter evenings, my family sat around the fire and each read our own book, and sometimes played cards.” This, she says, “allowed my imagination to flourish”. Although she longed to be a novelist, she went into journalism, working for the ABC, but quit after eight years to write a novel, Salt Rain, which was shortlisted for the 2005 Miles Franklin Award. She lives in Mullumbimby with her partner, Alan Close, and daughter Amelia. Promise is her third novel.…

THE DRESSMAKER BY ROSALIE HAM, DUFFY & SNELLGROVE. Originally published back in 2000, The Dressmaker is known most recently for the movie starring Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth. The novel is set in a small Australian country town – giving a snapshot of what rural life could be like back in the 1920s through to the 1950s. It tells the story of beautiful but in many ways tragic Tilly Dunnage, who returns to her home town, from which she was banished as a child in horrific circumstances. Tilly comes back 25 years later after mastering the art of dress design in Paris, and from there a tale of tragedy and revenge unfolds. Rebecca is host of the Nine Network’s Postcards and the Nine News weekend weather presenter.…

THERE WAS A moment back in her Sydney hotel room after the best night of her life, a night when Magda Szubanski, aka Sharon Strzelecki, won Book of the Year and Biography of the Year at the prestigious Australian Book Industry Awards in front of a crowd that included rock star authors Jeanette Winterson, Gloria Steinem and Tim Winton, when Magda said to herself: “I must remember to tell Dad … and then I thought, ‘Oh, he’s dead’.” It’s 10 years since cancer claimed Zbigniew Szubanski at the age of 82. “I’ve never forgotten that he was dead before, but it was like for a moment he was so present,” says Magda. Actually it’s no surprise that Magda conjured her father at this peak of celebration, for the memoir, titled…

The judging panel Our scholarship judging panel is comprised of six high-achieving women, from the worlds of business, the media and politics. 1 Amy Rust 29, SA. CO-FOUNDER, ESSENTIALS 4 WOMEN SA. Life on the streets is tough, especially for women. Along with limited access to basics like shelter, food and clothing, homeless women often struggle to afford sanitary items. When Amy realised homeless and other in-need women didn’t have access to free sanitary items in South Australia, she co-founded Essentials 4 Women SA to meet that need. “I am a proud Aboriginal woman, wife and mother,” says Amy. “My long-term goal is that all women live with dignity.” With the help of this scholarship, Amy would create women’s “hubs” in South Australia to provide a range of services for…

There are reports of girls getting breast implants for their 16th birthday. AUSTRALIAN teenagers will be forced to undergo a psychological assessment and cooling off period of at least three months before being allowed breast implants, liposuction and nose jobs, under new guidelines to be introduced later this year. The move is part of a crackdown on the booming $1 billion a year cosmetic surgery industry, to better protect people seeking cosmetic procedures, which have become increasingly mainstream, socially acceptable and affordable in the past couple of decades. Under-18s will face the strictest criteria under the Medical Board of Australia’s guidelines, which come into force on October 1. With barely an eyebrow raised at cosmetic surgery by celebrities, there are reports of girls getting breast implants for their 16th birthdays…

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There’s something so exhilarating about the arrival of a fresh new season. Yes, the cool months are here, and we’re so ready for them! You’ll find the latest in beauty and immune-boosting buys at your local Priceline Pharmacy – we’ve got everything you need to stay on trend and in good health. Welcome to winter! Enjoy…

“Think the classic 1966 movie Fantastic Voyage and then let your imagination run wild.” NANOTECHNOLOGY, nanomedicine, nanosurgery. Everyone in the health sector is talking “nano”. Its Greek origin means “dwarf”, but in its scientific application, it means tiny, submicroscopic, a billionth of whatever it prefixes. So medicine in the future is “thinking small” in order to “think big”. Nanotechnology in medicine involves materials and devices that are designed to interact with the body at subcellular, or molecular level, or a scale of between one and 100 nanometres. To put it into context, a sheet of newspaper is 100,000 nanometres thick. Yes, a “nanometre” is that small. Some applications of this technology are already in use in medicine, some are in development or being tested, while others are still in the…

Turkish zucchini fritters with garlic yogurt sauce SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 2 medium (240g) carrots, grated coarsely 3 medium (360g) zucchini, grated coarsely 2 green onions (green shallots), sliced thinly 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 200g fetta, crumbled 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ¾ cup (105g) white spelt or plain flour 3 eggs, whisked lightly sunflower oil, to shallow-fry lemon wedges, to serve GARLIC YOGURT SAUCE 1 cup (280g) Greek-style yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill 1 GARLIC YOGURT SAUCE: Combine the ingredients in a small bowl; season to taste. 2 Squeeze excess liquid from carrot and zucchini; discard liquid. Press vegetables well between sheets…

Red curry paste MAKES 1 CUP PREP AND COOK TIME 25 MINUTES 20 dried long red chillies 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot paprika 2cm piece fresh ginger, chopped finely 3 cloves garlic, quartered 1 medium (170g) red onion, chopped coarsely 1 stalk fresh lemon grass, white part only, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander, root and stem mixture 2 teaspoons shrimp paste 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 Place chillies in a small heatproof bowl or jug, cover with boiling water. Stand for 15 minutes; drain. 2 Meanwhile, place the ground coriander, cumin and paprika in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant. 3 Blend or process chillies and spices with ginger, garlic, onion, lemon grass, coriander mixture…

The miracle winter vegie patch The breeze is warm, the soil is cold. This is still winter planting time, but as buds swell, the urge to plant is strong. Most spring vegies will wither if you plant them now, or go to seed as soon as the weather warms up. You need miracle plants that wait until the right time to sprout. 1 Potatoes: A home-grown spud is as luscious as a backyard tomato. Plant seed potatoes about 20cm deep and wait. As the soil warms, they will grow. 2 Peas: Don’t let bland frozen peas blind you to the sweetness of peas fresh from the garden. Think climbing peas; novella shelling peas that have massed tendrils instead of leaves, so they don’t need staking as they support themselves; crisp…

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MAGGIE’S PLAN Julianne Moore shines as an eccentric Danish academic caught up in a love triangle, with Greta Gerwig (as Maggie, above with Moore) and Ethan Hawke completing the oddball trio. It’s wacky, unpredictable and very New York. Australian Travis Fimmel of Vikings fame has an amusing part as a “pickle entrepreneur”, who unintentionally puts everyone in a pickle. Opens July 7. LOVE & FRIENDSHIP Based on Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan, the settings are splendid, the dialogue is witty and poor but genteel women must find suitable husbands. Kate Beckinsale is outstanding as the conniving Lady Susan, who orchestrates two weddings. Australian Xavier Samuel plays Reginald, the main catch, and Emma Greenwell his sister (both above). Opens July 21.…

THE CONVICT’S DAUGHTER BY KIERA LINDSEY, ALLEN & UNWIN. It’s a crying shame we don’t see more of these incredible stories of Australian convicts and their often remarkable children. It’s 1848 and life is challenging for just about everyone in the small colony of NSW. Fifteen-year-old Mary Ann Gill is kept close and worked hard by her tough convict mum and dad, who’ve become the respectable owners of a fine hotel. When she tries to elope with the flighty son of a gentleman settler, all hell breaks loose and the drama is played out in court, much to the glee of the scandal-loving newspapers. Kiera Lindsey takes the facts of this story of her great, great, great-aunt, places them in the turbulent politics of the time, and fleshes them out…

As one of Australia’s most-awarded luxury touring and cruising companies, APT was proud to be the exclusive travel sponsor of the recent Mother’s Day luncheon held by The Australian Women’s Weekly at the luxurious Langham Sydney. The lunch was attended by loyal readers of The Weekly and their gorgeous mothers, who arrived from all parts of the country to enjoy the opulent surroundings, stunning hospitality and a goodie bag to take home. One lucky mum was even treated to a fantastic door prize of a magnificent APT travel hamper, presented by guest speaker Justine Lally, the Head of Marketing at APT. Justine was joined by her mother, Diane, and grandmother Patricia to take part in the festivities and tell the audience about their own travel highlights. “What a treat it…

THERE ARE 21 of them and they know who they are. That’s 21 Australian companies in the ASX 200 which don’t have any women on their boards. Yet more women on the board means more profit – researchers at La Trobe University in Melbourne published a paper earlier this year, in the journal Australian Accounting Review, linking the financial performance of the top 500 companies in Australia to the number of women they had on the board. The Australian Institute of Corporate Directors and campaign group 30% Club are calling for 30 per cent of women on ASX 200 boards by the end of 2018, and many more women are being appointed. To add to that, in March, the Minister for Women, Senator Michaelia Cash, announced a new target of…

OWNING A PAID-OFF home is a great strategy for retirees and those heading into retirement. It’s the only asset not included in the test for a part or full age pension and the only investment that is capital gains tax-free when you sell. Looming pension cuts due to a tighter assets test mean that, more than ever, the family home is shaping up as a passport to a more comfortable retirement. There are several strategies that you could use to maximise the contribution your home makes to your retirement lifestyle, including downsizing, up-sizing, improving and taking a reverse mortgage. Which one you choose depends on your circumstances. If you plan to retire soon, changes to the assets test for pension eligibility from January 1, 2017, make it worth considering spending…