Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2019 i The Australian Women's Weekly

I was always someone others would describe as stoic. Even during my hormone-charged teen years, I was never prone to emotional outbursts or spontaneous fits of weeping. Then I had a baby. Now I’m that person who carries a mini-pack of tissues with them at all times. So much as a stirring song, a come-from-behind victory or a simple kind word is enough to have me welling up. So I feel I must warn any other “criers” out there, that the office Kleenex supply got a particularly vigorous work-out this month. Just try to read about the indomitable spirit of three young children battling serious illness, and the special people bringing much-needed light to their journey (Everyday Superheroes, see page 36) without shedding a tear. Elsewhere, the story of a…

If only I’d been able to read an interview like Jessica Rowe’s (“Petey Loves Me As I Am”, AWW, April) 18 years ago I might have been able to recognise and seek treatment for my post-natal depression much sooner. I felt like an utter failure struggling with one of the most fundamental aspects of being human - motherhood. Today I’m half-way through a psychology degree and looking forward to helping others navigate this path. Thank you Jessica, for being so open, authentic and wonderfully human. It will encourage others to seek help. K. Armytage, Toowoomba, QLD…

“I love Australia ... I get a bit of time to myself.” Nigella Lawson sashays across the room in a flowing summery print dress and kisses me on both cheeks, clasping my garden-roughened hands in her own perfectly manicured ones. “Would you like tea?” she asks while beckoning me to sit. It may be the first time I’ve met the queen of British home cookery, but it feels like we’re old pals because Nigella has been a part of my – and millions of others’ – lives forever. More mere kitchen mortals than you could count have attempted her famed chocolate Malteser cake, or triumphantly mastered her roast chicken. Over 10 million dog-eared copies of her iconic cookbooks sit on kitchen benches around the world. And we regularly welcome her…

The unexpected moments are what hit Angela Bishop hardest. Reporting out of the Australian Grand Prix in March, knowing that her car-mad husband Peter Baikie – who died of a rare cancer in November 2017 – was missing from the spot he usually occupied right by her side during the race, thrilled by the action. Meeting people for the first time who innocently enquire, “And what does your husband do?” And celebrating Mother’s Day with their 11-year-old daughter Amelia who, the veteran entertainment reporter says, has inherited so many of the best qualities of her father. Following the loss of her husband, Peter Baikie, Angela Bishop and daughter Amelia, tell Tiffany Dunk that he will always be a part of the wonderful life they built together. “You’ve got to quickly…

Actor Tony Barry (above, seated second from the left) is a high-profile supporter and promoter of black salve, who believes the government won’t legalise the cream because it is in the pocket of wealthy pharmaceutical companies. The actor was diagnosed with melanoma 16 years ago and opted for alternative therapies. He lost his leg after a melanoma burst through the skin, but continues to claim black salve “has never harmed anyone”. He even attended court in support of Queensland man, Bevan Potter, who was charged with 24 counts of importing the controversial treatment. The court heard Potter profited to the tune of $100,000 from the sale of black salve. “Governments don’t like cheap, natural cancer cures due to big pharma pressures,” Tony said in a documentary endorsing black salve. Tony…

It’s Elizabeth McGovern’s first time in Australia. The American-born London-based actress is fighting jetlag, but itching to explore, while also frantic to do everything she can to alert the world to her latest movie, The Chaperone. At 57, Elizabeth is the star of the show, which shouldn’t be a thing, but in an industry that extols fresh young faces and regularly shelves women over 40 to character roles, she’s right to feel empowered. “I do feel there is a dearth of women my age represented in any field, in TV, movies and music,” Elizabeth says as she settles down to have her hair and make-up done in preparation for The Weekly’s exclusive photo shoot. “People my age are out in the world and like to see themselves reflected in the…

Are you starting the day with a cleansing mug of hot water and lemon? You may be doing your teeth a disservice. “Acidic foods and drinks, including sparkling water, slowly wear away your enamel, increasing yellowness and sensitivity,” explains Dr Nicole Kaplan, Specialist Orthodontist and owner of Orthocare Orthodontics, Sydney. It’s one of many myths about health and happy teeth because, as the wellness movement grows, oral care is changing too. Gwyneth Paltrow confessed to oil pulling – “swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes and it’s supposed to be great for oral health” – and it is, but it’s not true that it will whiten your teeth. Meanwhile, the cleaning power of charcoal has gone mainstream, cropping up in Colgate toothpaste, and we can buy 99…

There are lots of new and novel smile brighteners, including mobile teeth whitening (Sparkling White Smile, from $300) and dinky DIY blue lights (HiSmile Teeth Whitening Kit, $79.99, pictured). It’s all fun, but what works? Dr Reuben Sim, from Dental Boutique in Melbourne, notes that “only registered dental professionals can administer more then 6 per cent hydrogen peroxide, so they give the best results. Plus, research suggests that in-chair whitening by dentists may increase the strength of enamel, making it more resistant to erosion from acid.” Who knew? Toothpastes, strips and kits These relatively affordable at-home options can help remove stains, maintain brightness or freshen teeth a touch – just don’t expect miracles. “Most do-it-yourself options need to be used for up to two weeks and contain low concentrations of…

1 SKIN REFRESHER Avene Derm Absolu Recontouring Serum, $74.95. contains a natural alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol, which can be used during the day, the ideal skin perfector. 2 SOPHISTICATED SCENT Chloe Nomade Eau de Toilette, 30ml, $95. A little freesia, a little oak moss – a lovely, sophisticated scent to gift. 3 DEER MILK FIRST Kotia New Zealand Deer Milk Nourishing Cream Mask, $60, and Brightening Eye Cream, $55. The world-first skincare with pure New Zealand deer milk.…

QI have a few family members with high cholesterol and I’ve heard that a vegan diet can reduce cholesterol so well that medication may not be needed. Is this true, and would you suggest trying it? M.B., NSW. Elevated cholesterol is one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that you can certainly lower your cholesterol level with a vegan or plant-based diet. You need to be careful to avoid nutritional deficiencies, especially iron, zinc, magnesium, protein and vitamin B12, with careful meal planning or supplementation. Q My gastroenterologist told me that I should continue taking a fibre supplement with laxative to manage my “slow transit” indefinitely. Are laxatives really safe for long-term use? J.N., NSW. Slow transit constipation can be very uncomfortable and difficult to treat. A fibre…

Pork laksa SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 8 HOURS 10 MINUTES FIVE INGREDIENTS 1 1kg pork rashers 2 1 bunch green onions (green shallots) 3 230g jar laksa paste 4 2 x 270ml cans coconut milk 5 250g dried rice vermicelli noodles STAPLES freshly ground black pepper 1 Remove and discard the top layer of skin and fat from each pork rasher. Cut pork rashers into 3cm pieces. Transfer to a 5-litre (20-cup) slow cooker. 2 Finely chop white part of green onions. Add white part to slow cooker; refrigerate green tops for serving. Add laksa paste, 1 can of coconut milk and 1.5 litres (6 cups) water to cooker; stir to combine. 3 Heat slow cooker on LOW. Cook pork, covered, for 8 hours or until…

Protect your vision – eat for your eyes The food we eat plays an important role in our health, especially our eye health, something that many people take for granted and yet overwhelmingly, Australians nominate eyesight as the most precious of their senses. Evidence now exists that shows enjoying a diet rich in vegetable nitrates – found in dark green leafy vegetables and beetroot – along with fresh fruit daily, oily fish two or three times a week and a handful of nuts once a week, can reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of major vision loss in Australia. One in seven people over the age of 50 have some signs of the disease. The risk of getting AMD, which destroys the…

Q: I have several sterling silver necklaces and chains that are badly tarnished. Is there an easy way to clean them? A. Summers, Narre Warren, Vic A: Line a non-metal bowl with aluminium foil, put necklaces onto foil. Sprinkle liberally with bicarb soda; cover with boiling water. Leave until tarnish disappears; rinse and dry. SHARE your DOMESTIC SECRETS Send your handy hints or questions to: Home Hints, The Australian Women’s Weekly, GPO Box 4178, Sydney, NSW 2001, or email openline@bauer-media. com.au. We pay $75 for the reader’s prize hint each month.…

Cape May By Chip Cheek, Hachette It’s September 1957 and the end of the season in Cape May, the slightly faded seaside resort at the tip of southern New Jersey where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic. Naïve newlyweds Henry and Effie are here on their honeymoon, both virgins embarking on their life’s journey to get to know each other. But the thrill of their marriage is already wearing off and settling into their future is falling far short of the fantasy as the couple mooch around the deserted holiday haven. They are about to leave early when they come across socialite Clara, an old school friend of Effie’s whom she loathed as a girl, and her glamorous set of pleasure seekers. Clara is hosting an…

THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides, Hachette A troubled, avant-garde artist, Alicia Berenson, is found guilty of murdering her photographer husband, Gabriel. Her defence pleads diminished responsibility. She is locked up in a psychiatric unit, where she’s not spoken for six years. Maverick psychotherapist Theo Faber is the only person able to make in-roads in this baffling case. Three men in Alicia’s life raise alarms – the brother in-law who loved her, the gallerist after her valuable paintings and the cousin with gambling debts. Theo makes unsolicited approaches to Alicia’s family: “my first professional transgression … setting an unfortunate precedent for what followed. I should have stopped there. In many ways my fate was already decided – like in a Greek tragedy.” Hold on to your seat for this ride.…

What goes around, comes around. When it comes to cheese I’m a perpetual P-plater: I plonk piles of Philadelphia on my platters. Original, Light, Chives & Onion, Sweet Chilly Philly… it’s amazing how many layers a cracker can carry! So when I won a stay in Philadelphia as a prize at a travel function, I punched the air in triumph. “Yes! You owe me, Philadelphia, big time!” That night, at my computer, with a plate of crackers loaded with Garlic & Herb Philly and chocolate-coated pickled onions at hand to sustain me, I embarked on a quest for knowledge. Where is Philadelphia, anyway? Grand Perched on the western bank of the Delaware River, which separates Pennsylvania from New Jersey, Philadelphia is one of the United States’ grandest cities. It served…

Taurus APR 22-MAY 21 Happy birthday, Venus people! The celestial summit meeting of sun, Uranus, Mercury and the new moon in Taurus sprinkles stardust on your astrological new year. And while this power portal’s open, establishing a clear idea of what you want sets the law of attraction into action – you have the determination and staying power necessary to manifest any wish-list into reality. When mid-month Venus joins the astral birthday party in Taurus, hello hot stuff! The full moon that follows in your partnership sector on May 19 won’t be interested in half measures; it will want strong resolutions and decisive moves. Gemini MAY 22-JUN 22 If Jupiter’s annual backspin presses pause on something promising, has Mars in Gemini had you moving too fast, making assumptions instead of…

“I began adapting our meals using WW cookbooks, and my whole family fell in love with the recipes. It’s great that you can customise everything. You don’t have to follow a strict meal plan or eat pre-prepared or frozen meals: If you want to eat out or make your favourite pasta, you can. You just learn how to fit it into your day and your lifestyle, and find out what works for you. It doesn’t end in six weeks or twelve weeks. It’s something that becomes your lifestyle.” – Leah lost 17kg…

One-pan cauliflower and salmon 3 SmartPoints value per serve SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 10 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 850g cauliflower, cut into florets 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges 400g brown lentils, canned, rinsed, drained 1 lemon, rind finely grated and juiced plus 1 extra lemon, cut into wedges, to serve 300g hot smoked salmon ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped 1 Heat half the oil (2 teaspoons) in a large deep frying pan on high. Cook cauliflower florets for 1 minute. Add ¼ cup (60ml) water and cook, partially covered, for 3 minutes. Toss and add another ¼ cup (60ml) water and cook, partially covered, for 4–5 minutes or until just tender and water has evaporated. Transfer to a plate.…

“I’ve also noticed my new habits are rubbing off: My youngest son loves his vegetables and fruit, and when I exercise in front of the TV, the boys join in!”– Leah lost 17kg Lemon tarragon chicken 5 SmartPoints value per serve SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME 40 MINUTES 4 x 120g skinless chicken thigh cutlets, fat trimmed 200g Swiss brown mushrooms, halved 1 leek, thickly sliced 1 baby fennel bulb, thinly sliced ½ cup (125ml) chicken stock ½ cup (125ml) light cooking cream 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves ½ lemon, cut into wedges 150g snow peas, trimmed Lemon rind strips 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly spray a large shallow flameproof baking dish with oil and heat over high heat. Cook…

While my husband and I had lunch at a seaside hotel, I noticed a frail elderly gentleman drinking a wine on his own. I couldn’t stop thinking how alone he looked. I was at first hesitant – he may have wanted to be alone – but we decided to ask him if he’d like to join us. After chatting between tables, he came to sit with us. He explained he had lost his wife two years ago and they always went out on a Friday for lunch. He was keeping up their tradition. He fascinated us with his life story of high corporate positions and extensive world travel, and we shared some of our stories with him. This lovely man gave us a most beautiful experience in our lives. Congratulations…

For Sydney’s Kings Cross, it was still early. At precisely 10.05pm on July 7, 2012, Thomas Kelly, a newly appointed trainee accountant, opened the door of a taxi and stepped into a bustling Saturday night on Victoria Street in one of the most notorious and unpredictable entertainment areas in the country. As Thomas stepped onto the street that night, he was talking into his mobile phone, speaking with a friend who was directing him to the nearby venue where they planned to meet and celebrate a colleague’s birthday. As he spoke, Thomas reached for the hand of a young woman, Shaneez, a fellow cadet with whom he’d struck up a close friendship in recent months while working at a prestigious accounting firm, Hall Chadwick. They were young, obviously attracted to…

Shielded from the swirl and dazzle of Dubai, the Zabeel Palace, home of the city-state’s billionaire ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, presents a reassuring image of serenity. Peacocks wander over velvety lawns, tethered lions snooze beside reflecting pools, and the gilded domes and arches evoke the Tales of the Arabian Nights. Yet from behind the palace walls comes a real-life story of a more disturbing kind. The sheikh’s 33-year-old daughter, Princess Latifa, has not been seen in public since last March when she was seized aboard a yacht in the Indian Ocean while attempting to “escape” from Dubai. Before fleeing, Latifa wrote to a friend: “All my life I have been mistreated and oppressed. Women are treated as sub-humans here. My father can’t continue to do what he has…

In Denmark, 15 years of marriage is not a notable celebration, but over here we celebrate with crystal. So, if Crown Prince Frederik is on his game he might search out some of Tasmania’s rare crystals as a very special anniversary gift for his wife, who grew up in Hobart. Denmark’s Heir Apparent has proved himself to be a romantic right from their wedding day when he teared up in the church, and later at the reception at Fredensborg Palace proclaimed: “Like the moon at night you shine ... I love you, Mary. Come, let us go, come let us see. Throughout a thousand worlds, weightless love awaits.” While it may have sounded a little over the top, Frederik has continued to wear his heart on his sleeve, and last…

Miss June Dally-Watkins’ smile never falters. Ever. Neither does her posture nor her poise. There is no slumping in Miss Dally's world; no vulgar cleavage or, gasp, tattoos. Instead there are pearls, always pearls, and immaculate make-up in the afternoon as she takes your arm to walk down the street. You feel your back getting straighter as you listen to her perfectly enunciated vowels; your manners being minded. You wonder if you could ever have the discipline to be so endlessly gracious. At a graduation ceremony for her personal development students in Brisbane, she is regal; the queen of the correct way to do things; a tiny love bomb of formidable femininity. “The greatest gift of all is love. We have to love ourselves to love others, to show kindness,”…

Toothpaste More and more tubes are labelled flouride-free and SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)-free, yet there’s no cause for alarm, according to Dr Peter Alldritt, an Adelaide dentist and consultant to the Oral Health Committee at the Australian Dental Association. “Sodium lauryl sulfate, which creates bubbles, is safe, though some may be sensitive to it,” he says. “A massive review found flouride is also safe. We even remind people not to rinse with water after spitting out toothpaste because you want that flouride to remain on your teeth and prevent cavities.” Toothbrush The best toothbrush is the one that works best for you. “It can be manual or powered as long as it’s soft. People with arthritis, for example, might find an oscillating toothbrush helps get a more thorough clean,” says…

Dusty pink Halle Berry’s creamy, pinky-brown lipstick looks perfectly natural. Rosy pink Cate Blanchett’s petal-toned lips and cheeks pop against her dark ‘do. Glowy pink Heidi Klum wanted to look glowy – enter shimmery gloss and highlighter. Pale pink Jamie Lee Curtis paired the softest pink cheeks and lips with her new platinum hair.…

“My smiles are genuine” After her stunning appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars after party, actress Selma Blair, who was diagnosed with MS last year, said, “People need the confidence to not feel invisible once you have an illness.” Her message mirrors the theme for World MS Day on May 30: Visibility. While Selma’s diagnosis is aggressive, her outlook is positive. “My smiles are genuine,” she tweeted. In Australia, three-quarters of those diagnosed with MS are women. To help raise funds for MS Research Australia, join The May 50k walk/run challenge at themay50k.org. More informationa at msaustralia.org.au Be social = staying alive Your friends really are your lifesavers, according to a 10-year study of more than 90,000 post-menopausal women aged 50-79. Those who reported the least social support had a…

Basic mash SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES Place 1kg coarsely chopped potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to barely cover them. Boil over medium heat for 15 minutes or until potato is tender; drain. Return potato to pan; mash until smooth (or use a potato ricer or mouli). Add 40g butter and ¾ cup hot milk; fold into mash until smooth. Season to taste. Top with a little extra butter and season with pepper, if you like. Mushy peas & mint SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 10 MINUTES Boil, steam or microwave 500g frozen baby green peas until just tender; drain. Blend or process peas, ½ cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves, ½ cup crème fraîche and 1 teaspoon lemon juice until almost…

Floral flourish We’ve discovered the prettiest rosebuds to adorn our celebration cake on page 146. PARIYA makes organic, dried edible rose petals and buds for culinary use, free from additives or preservatives. They’re also delicious in cocktails, desserts and tea. Visit pariya.com Never had persimmons? Try this easy dessert – Honey and lime baked persimmons. Cut a persimmon into 6 wedges and place on a piece of baking paper. Top with lime slices and ginger; drizzle with honey. Bring short edges of paper together, fold over several times to secure, then tuck sides under to form a parcel. Place on an oven tray and bake at 200°C for about 15 minutes or until soft. Serve with ice-cream. GREAT FOOD TO SHARE There are even more triple-tested recipes to savour –…

Separate ways Separating from your partner is one of life’s most stressful events, and for good reason. On top of coming to grips with your broken relationship, you have to contend with the fact that you now need a new financial plan. Before you do anything, take stock of your money and your assets. Once you know your financial position, you can write a budget. “Budgeting can help you to understand what is financially possible and if you need to make any changes to your lifestyle to help with savings,” says Westpac financial expert Kate Holloway. It’s also important to let Centrelink know of your changed situation, as you may be eligible for government assistance. Anyone leaving a long-term partnership is likely to have joint debt. “Finding alternate ways to…

Chip Cheek, 43, was born in Georgia and raised in Houston, Texas. He remembers being “a happy, solitary child who much  preferred reading and daydreaming to playing with other children”, and wrote his first novel aged eight. Following college, Chip moved to New York to work in corporate communications and quickly realised he longed instead to write fiction. Following a creative writing course, he was awarded various scholarships and Cape May is his debut – published – novel. Chip now lives in LA with his wife, Katie, and daughter Audrey, and is planning his next book.…

STAY Sonesta Hotel for a fun contemporary vibe; the Ritz-Carlton or the Kimpton Hotel Monaco for historic luxury. EAT The Dandelion (British gastropub); The Love (new American); Parc Brasserie (French fare); and Buddakan (Asian). VISIT Elfreth’s Alley - a quaint, colourful and partially cobbled street of 32 houses dating back 300 years. WHEN TO GO Philadelphia’s annual International Flower show (early March) is rated the nation’s best, and it stages the largest Fourth of July celebration in the US.…

Autumn is slowly dissolving into winter and with it, my capacity to handle things beyond mere survival. I am done, friends. If I manage to order Uber Eats for the kids’ evening meal, I high-five myself and take the rest of the night off. I think my 16-year-old ate a box of TV Snax for dinner tonight, and I am unsure when my son last properly brushed his teeth. This is where I am as a mother, dear reader. I am good at other things. The year, having steadily picked up the moss of additional tasks and demands with each passing day, rolls over me. The jolly frivolity of summer is long passed, with its warm holidays and expansive daylight savings. Now there’s just the encroaching darkness of dirty washing,…

The easy-to use WW app allows you to carry the WW Freestyle program in your pocket. It includes: • Personalised food and fitness trackers. • Exclusive workouts. • Around the clock coach support. • Access to over 5000 recipes. • A unique barcode scanner that takes the guess work out of grocery shopping. • Guided meditations created in partnership with mindfulness experts Headspace. • A member-only social community called Connect, to share your journey and get inspiration, helpful advice and support from fellow WW members.…

CODE CRACKER UNVEILED Thank you to Jessie Flanders for your service to our country (St Kilda Spy, AWW, April). She kept her secret for so long! Women play a vital role at home and abroad during times of conflict, and deserve to be recognised. P. Harvey, Hammondville, NSW. KINDNESS OF STRANGERS Visiting from Switzerland I picked up your April issue featuring the Kindness Project and I thought I’d share my experiences of how kind and nice Australians have been to me. From the driver who stopped his bus to give me detailed directions, to the lady in Broome who held my hand while I was seasick (who does that to someone who’s not a very close loved one?). Food offered and phones lent, a free ride when I couldn’t recharge…

CASTING DI Fans of TV’s The Crown are eager to see who’ll play Diana. The role has gone to UK actress Emma Corrin, who bears a striking resemblance to the late Diana. MAN OF THE MOMENT Thai cave rescue hero and joint 2019 Australian of the Year, Dr Craig Challen, is the new ambassador for children’s charity The Smith Family. TEST YOUR BREASTS Wanted star Rebecca Gibney turned a chore into an important message, posting about her mammogram. “If you haven’t been checked out, please do. It could save your life!” she wrote.…

Ask Nicole Kidman’s friends to describe her in just three words and a fascinating picture starts to build. She’s “mischievous, curious and compassionate. Funny as hell, brave, smart and intensely loyal”. She’s “daring, dedicated, original, intelligent and a courageous risk-taker”. She’s “honest, loving and quirky … charming, radiant, playful”. She “loves to party” and, jokes the diminutive Naomi Watts, she’s “tall!” It’s an impressive word storm of epithets that offers a telling glimpse of the real Nicole; the intense, passionate and fun-loving woman behind the red-carpet glamour and the insane background babble of frustratingly inaccurate tabloid gossip. Most of those I spoke to are Aussies who have known Nicole since the early days through the best and worst of times: actors Russell Crowe, Naomi Watts, Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh Jackman;…

When you walk into Johanna Griggs’ home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, one feature is glaringly absent. The House Rules and Better Homes and Gardens host was the first female Australian swimmer to break the 30-second barrier for the 50-metre backstroke. But you won’t find a single piece of memorabilia of the sport which shot her to stardom as a 14 year old before spring-boarding a successful media career that has lasted over 26 years and counting. “All the stuff in our house is about our family unit and the memories that we’ve made together,” explains Johanna of her decision to leave the trophies gathering dust in the garage. “In fact, my boys [Jesse James, 24, and Joe Buster, 23] were quite old before they realised I’d even had a background…

Four years ago actor Miranda Tapsell took a trip to the Top End. Usually, when the Larrakia Tiwi woman heads north, she is on a journey home – to the sultry city of Darwin, where she was born; or the tiny town of Jabiru, tucked in the craggy wilderness of Kakadu National Park, where she spent much of her childhood, swimming and crabbing with her mother; or to the unspoiled Tiwi Islands, where her mother’s family lives. But this time, she was on a mission. She had a proposal tucked in her bag and an important meeting pencilled into her diary. She always makes appointments in pencil because the entertainment industry is so fickle, but this meeting – with Northern Territory Tourism – was unbreakable. She had an idea, and…

In 2014, a herbalist named Ian Pile told a woman with terminal colorectal cancer he could “cleanse her blood” with powerful herbs and led her to believe she would be cured within weeks. He gave the patient two tablets, one of which contained black salve, which caused pain and vomiting. Mr Pile, whose qualifications include a certificate of psychic and spiritual healing from the Unity College of Healing, resisted telling his patient what was in the pills he gave her. When she asked him to give her a receipt he said it would be illegal to do so. The patient died in August 2015. Queensland man Bevan Potter narrowly avoided jail in 2015 after pleading guilty to 24 charges of importing or producing black salve. He made more than $100,000…

Country style This look is really me. Day to day in Montana this is what I actually wear, and it works perfectly for the Australian way of life, too. Ralph Lauren shirt, $349. Country Road T-shirt, $29.95. Levis jeans, $149.95, at Myer. Zara belt, $49.95. Sol Sana boots, $249.95 (worn throughout). Akubra hat, $220, at Strand Hatters. Perfect pairs The thing I love most about this look is the turquoise paired with plaid. It’s unexpected but works perfectly. I also love a good hat – I own several Akubras. ASOS blazer, $116. Yarra Trail knit, $129, at Myer. ASOS cuffs, $16 each. Akubra hat, $220, at Strand Hatters. Ring Wendy’s own. All year round I love purchasing investment pieces I can wear in all four seasons, layered in winter with…

Our smiles continue to change throughout life, with a little yellowing, wearing and gum recession. Yet some of us also see crowding for the first time in our 40s or 50s. “Many women notice the ‘social six’ (the front upper and lower teeth we see when we smile) becoming crooked after seeing old photos. It happens because our teeth drift towards the midline of our face,” says Dr Nicole Kaplan. Realigning teeth can rewind your smile by years and nobody has to know you’re doing it. “Clear aligners (such as Invisalign) are incredibly powerful in the correct hands,” adds Dr Kaplan. “The results are on par with braces and since they’re removable, they don’t interfere with your lifestyle or with oral hygiene. It’s much harder to keep teeth clean with…

The origin Rose (essential) oil comes from the petals of the rose and during steam distillation, rosewater is also created, containing 10-50 per cent rose oil. Rosehip oil is cold-pressed from the fruit of wild roses. The buzz One of Cleopatra’s beauty secrets was cleansing with rosewater. Now, rosewater, rose oil and rosehip oil are having a big beauty moment. Julia Roberts’ skin was prepped with Lancôme’s latest rose oil-enriched Absolue Rich Cream, $420, at the Oscars. Keira Knightley slathers on rosehip oil before flying, and Rose Byrne applies it before bed. Rosehip is even found in skin supplements, too. The science Rose oil was found in a 2017 review to have analgesic, antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties – it reduced period pain when used in massage therapy and induced relaxation…

“Having a can of chickpeas on standby is great for a quick pasta dinner like this one. The chickpeas offer a creamy, nutty quality and the pancetta imparts wonderful saltiness.”– JUSTINE Broccoli cannelloni SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINUTES COOK 1 HOUR 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing 2 heads of broccoli (about 700g) 1 small handful of basil leaves 2 tablespoons pine nuts 300g fresh, full-fat ricotta 1 garlic clove, peeled grated zest of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon chilli flakes 700g tomato passata salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 255g cannelloni 1 buffalo mozzarella ball, torn WHITE SAUCE 20g butter 1½ tablespoons plain flour 300ml milk pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 30g parmesan, finely grated 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a large baking dish (about…

MATT MORAN Salad of beetroot, goats’ curd, lettuce and hazelnut dressing SERVES 6 AS AN ENTRÉE COOK AND PREP TIME 30 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME) 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 ml) hazelnut oil ½ cup (70g) roasted hazelnuts, chopped coarsely 18 (500g) baby beetroots, washed and trimmed 30g salad leaves 50g mizuna lettuce 100g goats’ cheese log, cut into 1cm slices 1 To prepare the hazelnut dressing, whisk the white wine vinegar, honey and mustard together. Continue to whisk while slowly drizzling in the hazelnut oil until combined. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts and season with salt and pepper to taste. 2 Place the baby beetroots into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a splash of white wine…

If you lost your job because your employer went into liquidation or bankruptcy, you may be able to make a claim through the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG). For most people, though, Pauline advises to get on the relevant Centrelink payments as soon as possible. “Many people say, ‘No, I’ll just wait’, because of pride,” she says. “Then they find that they’ve still time to wait when trying to get on the payment and they have no money.” She also recommends seeking out a financial advisor, and adds that it could be worthwhile talking to a counsellor or therapist, because job loss can shake a person’s confidence. “Talk through those feelings,” Pauline says.…

THE YEAR OF THE FARMER by Rosalie Ham, Pan Macmillan Women rule the roost in this salty slice of life set in rural NSW, where white-haired Jasey unboxes her rifle to keep the fox from the fowl and her chicks. Mitchell ties the steering wheel to the rear-view mirror of his ute, wedges a piece of timber against the accelerator and jumps onto the trailer to feed his hungry mob of sheep. At home wife Mandy reads his emails. When his ex Neralie left town, Mandy grabbed Neralie’s job and her boyfriend. But Neralie is moving back to run the pub and everyone intends to return her to her rightful position. THE WOMAN IN THE GREEN DRESS by Tea Cooper, Harlequin “Ostilities” have ended. London is celebrating. It’s 1919 and…

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Much to Pinki’s surprise, the first thing her WW Coach Ian got her to do was to increase her portion sizes and stop skipping meals. “I started eating at regular intervals with the right amount of protein and carbs,” she says. “I now have three meals a day and two snacks and I feel so much better.” Pinki learnt clever ways to adapt traditional Indian foods so the whole family could still enjoy them and eat together. “Instead of using cream and coconut milk in curries, I use 99 per cent fat-free plain yoghurt, which is a ZeroPoint food,” she says. I’ll add more vegetables as well.” Within three months reached her goal weight and she’s still there three years later because it’s a sustainable lifestyle she loves. “It’s been…