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If there’s one thing guaranteed to unite people the world over, it’s the Olympic Games. But 2020 had other ideas and this year we are united in another way – by staying at home. We’ll be waiting a little longer for the chance to watch our sporting greats battle it out against the world’s best once more, so this week, the Woman’s Day team got nostalgic and revisited “the best Games ever” (p36). Yes, as hard as it is to believe, it’s been 20 years since the Sydney 2000 Olympics. We’ve rounded up the 10 most memorable moments from the party of the new millennium, and the trip down memory lane has us counting down the days until we can once again cheer on our Aussie heroes.…

According to her fans, popstar Britney Spears appears to have resorted to using coded messages on social media to communicate with them as they spearhead the campaign for her freedom. “When fans started to question her wellbeing on her social media, they would say things like, ‘wear yellow if you need help’ and sure enough the next day she would post strange videos of herself dancing in yellow,” a source explains. “There have been a few examples like this in the past couple of weeks.” The concerning posts come as committed fans are working hard for the 38-year-old superstar to regain control over her business and personal affairs. Britney’s career has been in the hands of legal guardians known as a conservatorship since 2007. According to our source, Britney’s fans…

Fresh from her break-up with Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson, British model Cara Delevingne has set her sights on Kaia Gerber! But insiders tell Woman’s Day the new romance is far from welcome news for Kaia’s model mum Cindy Crawford! Last week, the 18-year-old was snapped in an intimate embrace with Cara 27, at a protest in LA, sparking reports of a burgeoning relationship. “Just when Cindy and [her husband] Rande Gerber thought they got her out of trouble with her boyfriend Pete [Davidson], Cara is not the improvement they’d hoped for,” a source tells. “Cindy just doesn’t know what to do. She has no problem with Kaia exploring her sexuality but of all people, why the most infamous party queen on the scene?” Cara became embroiled in scandal…

While she certainly made her mark fronting The Voice this year, it seems host Renee Bargh has her eye on an even more lucrative position after announcing she’s moving back to Australia for good. The 34-year-old revealed her plans to come home last week, after spending more than 10 years in the US. And after rubbing shoulders with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise, a co-hosting role on The Voice won’t cut the mustard, say insiders. A source close to the star tells Woman’s Day Renee’s gunning for a coach’s chair on next year’s show. But as there’d be no room for two Aussie blondes, that means she’ll be looking to replace bestie Delta Goodrem, 35! “She’d jump at the opportunity,” our show insider reveals. “It won’t matter…

Not only is Bea now stepmum to Edo’s four-year-old son Wolfie, but there are rumours there was more than one reason the princess opted for a secret ceremony rather than wait to have a big royal wedding after the pandemic. According to palace sources, the princess is desperate to have her own child with Edo, and some believe she could already be pregnant. “Bea can’t wait to have kids of her own,” one royal insider revealed in the days following the wedding. “She’s planning to start a family with Edo very soon.”…

When popular UK pop singer – and longtime close friend of the younger royals – Ellie Goulding, 33, went on record last week to praise the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for their impressive work keeping British spirits up during the pandemic, a mention of Prince Harry was conspicuously absent. “It was a strange thing to say, since she’s actually closest with Prince Harry out of all of them,” says an insider. “Well, she was until Meghan came on the scene. She probably realised what great chemistry Ellie and Harry had – and have had since they were in their early 20s – and put the kibosh on that quick smart.” Ellie’s not the only Harry associate who’s found herself out in the cold since he began dating his American…

Growing up, Marnie says it was the infectious tunes and dazzling allure of country star Dolly Parton that made her childhood golden. “I grew up with my mum’s best friend and she used to play her music in the car all the time,” the 48-year-old tells Woman’s Day. And while her blonde locks and cowboy style were inspired by the hit maker, the lovable mum-of-two insists she draws the line at having her breasts augmented to match! “My boobs are real, they’re good, don’t worry about that. It runs in the family, we’ve all got them,” she laughs.…

While Nicole is thrilled to be back in Australia and – once her quarantine is over – in the welcoming arms of her family, including 80-year-old mum Janelle, it’s believed Keith isn’t quite so thrilled. “His life and career is back in Tennessee,” says a source. “But after months of quarantining in America with his family, it became fairly obvious that Nicole would literally go without him and take their girls if he didn’t agree to coming along. Essentially, he’s agreed to come back to save their marriage. It would have been unworkable being apart for who knows how long, so he relented. But he will miss the music scene in Nashville a lot.”…

When Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, shared a touching image of herself with Lisa Marie Presley, supporting her over the death of her son Benjamin, many were shocked to learn the pair were friends. But a source tells Woman’s Day the pair are so close that Lisa once almost managed to convince Fergie, 60, to dabble in Scientology. “Back when they first became close, Lisa was still with the church – who obviously saw their chance to get a member of the British royal family on board. It would have been amazing for their PR efforts,” says a source. “I heard she went in for an auditing session and was a little too intimidated.”…

Adelaide mum Julie Wong-Ogisi is grateful for every breath she takes after a double lung transplant gave her a second chance at life. Julie was diagnosed with a rare lung disorder that left her lungs severely scarred and functioning at less than 40 per cent capacity. Just five years ago Julie, 52, was leading a busy life as an active mum to son Jared, now 14, when she began experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue and persistent coughing, which quickly became so bad she was unable to walk just a few steps without gasping for air. “My immune system began attacking my lungs and I would have to catch my breath just walking around the house,” she says. “I felt like my whole life disappeared and I was left thinking, ‘Will…

Read all about it! We know what Tigga’s thinking: Why would you need to read the newspaper when I am here? Stephanie Dent, Hallora, Vic We do – again! Congratulations to Jamie and Jools Oliver on their 20th wedding anniversary and their plans to renew their wedding vows again (WD, July 6). With their five children and nearest and dearest helping them celebrate, it’s sure to be “happy days” all over again for this loved-up couple. I wish them all the best for the future. What a wonderful, happy story! Judith Caine, Donvale, Vic Brotherly love Siblings Iokimi, seven, and Vilitati, five, are often mistaken as twins. It must be their lovely smiles and that curly hair! Luisa Dawai, Umina Beach, NSW PUP-A-CINO! My very polite dog Raf certainly knows…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Even if your daily life has felt like one big slog lately, it should feel quite different this week. You might even enjoy yourself! The thing is you’ve had all the tricky astrology of the past few years affecting the part of your chart where you have to be dutiful. It’s easing up in there now. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Of all the signs, you’re most likely to find true love or to be lifted up where you belong by love. If you’re with someone, pour on the romance this week – you might be amazed at the results. Single? Write a wishlist for what you want in your next lover. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Many Librans have spent the…

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ONE-PAN LOVELY LEGS & ASPARAGUS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 45 MINS 1kg chicken lovely legs 500g chat potatoes, halved 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 250g cherry tomatoes 1 zucchini, chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar basil leaves, crusty bread, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC. 2 In a large roasting dish, combine chicken, potato and garlic. Toss in oil and season. Bake 35 mins, turning halfway. 3 Add asparagus, tomatoes and zucchini to dish. Toss in pan juices and drizzle with vinegar. Bake a further 10 mins until chicken is completely cooked through. 4 Scatter over basil leaves to serve. Accompany with crusty bread. TUNA PASTA WITH CORN & AVOCADO SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS 500g fettuccine ¼…

Eva for Eva! Looking fabulous, it’s no wonder Eva Longoria has a bikini named after her! London brand Kymina called this one “Eva”! Cookin’ couple MasterChef runner-up Laura Sharrad looked radiant at lunch with her chef husband Max. Spotted in Malibu! Summer has hit Malibu and Jennifer Garner was lapping it up as she enjoyed a day with friends, showing off her body in a polka dot swimsuit. Fun with mum! Molly might only be seven months old but she’s already got her selfie game down pat – mum Edwina Bartholomew looks cute, too! Road trippin’ Looks like Emerson, five, bagged the best spot in the house as Curtis Stone, wife Lindsay and Hudson, eight, enjoyed a family day out. Relaxed royals Sunshine makes everyone relax... just look at Princess…

Keanu Reeves and longtime love Alexandra Grant are taking their relationship to the next step, with insiders revealing the actor, 55, and the artist, 47, are looking to adopt! “They’ve spoken to a couple of agencies, but it’s still very early days,” dishes a source. “Like everyone else, they’ll have to go through the lengthy adoption process before anything is set in stone. It’s not going to happen overnight.” The John Wick star is said to have given up on having kids after his girlfriend Jennifer Syme gave birth to a stillborn child in 1999, but meeting Alexandra has changed everything. “There’s no doubt Keanu will make a fantastic father,” adds the source. “He’s great with all of his friends’ kids and isn’t the type of guy who’ll mind getting…

When Ian Thorpe announced his split from long-time boyfriend Ryan Channing last year, he insisted they had ended things amicably. However, it appears the cracks have begun to show in their newly minted friendship after an awkward third-wheel date! The former Olympic swimmer, 37, appeared glum when he met Ryan, 30, and his fiance Leevon Baptiste at Sydney’s China Doll restaurant last week. And it seems Ryan and Leevon weren’t afraid to rub their romance in Ian’s face – walking hand-in-hand while wearing matching bomber jackets and white sneakers – with an onlooker revealing the awkwardness was “palpable”. Their catch-up comes just weeks after Ryan announced his engagement to civil engineer Leevon. Last year, Woman’s Day revealed Ryan and Ian’s split was in part due to the swimmer’s reluctance to…

You’d think with just 18 guests attending Princess Beatrice’s nuptials, the chances for drama would be minimal. But sadly for the princess, one of the royal family’s most troublesome relatives, the Duchess of Sussex, managed to put a damper on her Windsor wedding reception last weekend – from thousands of kilometres away in her rented Los Angeles home. Woman’s Day has learned that the 31-year-old bride had to be consoled “through floods of tears” when she learned that Meghan was badmouthing her dress and tiara. “Close family members were sent photos almost immediately after the ceremony was over, including Meghan and [Prince] Harry. It was important to Beatrice that her family were involved despite their socially distant wedding,” says a source. “Apparently Meghan immediately picked on the dress – without…

Feelings of resentment are building between Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee Furness, who are marooned in New York amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis that has hit the world. According to sources, Deb, 64, is “devastated” that they didn’t leave for their native Australia before international travel became restrictive and dangerous – and she blames her husband for wanting to stay in the States. “Deb has been wanting to move back to Sydney permanently for years, and the pandemic appeared to present them with the perfect opportunity,” says a source. “New York was hit hard early, when the borders were still open and Qantas was still flying. She begged Hugh to pack up the family and go. “They have a stunning house in Bondi sitting empty, so to her it…

Rachel Jones is vying for the affection of Tasmanian-based Farmer Nick this season, but nine years ago the 42-year-old sat down with Woman’s Day to talk about a very different suitor! The pretty blonde was snapped all over Sydney with Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves, who was in town filming a Matrix sequel in 2001. Rachel and the actor were often seen embracing passionately. The journalist said her first thoughts were, “Oh my god, what will my mum think? She’s just going to die.” When asked about whether Keanu was good in bed, she painted a saucy image. “Is the Pope a Catholic?” she laughed.…

Most 14-year-old girls would have fun riding their bikes, going to a school disco or hosting sleepovers, but not Suri Cruise! The daughter of Katie Holmes, 41, and Tom Cruise, 58, hit the streets of New York City last week looking all grown up as she enjoyed lunch at trendy West Village eatery Bubby’s with two of her close friends. Normally flanked by her mum or dutifully watched over by her nanny, independent Suri looked more than ready to take on the world herself, something Katie would no doubt be proud of. “My biggest goal has always been to nurture her in her individuality. To make sure she is 100 per cent herself and strong, confident and able,” the proud actress has said. Wearing a soft pink dress and carrying…

JACKSON HOOKS UP WITH A PRODUCER! While he had a smorgasbord of eligible Bachelorettes vying for his attention, it appears intruder Jackson Garlick only had eyes for one of the producers! A source tells Woman’s Day the producer was so enthralled by the boys, especially Jackson, 26, they ended up leaving the island together. “She [the producer] had her eyes on a lot of the boys but she ended up hooking up with Jackson,” the insider says, adding that the two hit it off so much they continued their romance after filming finished. “They were seeing each other quite a bit after the show – they definitely gave it a red hot go.” While production would love to palm this off as an isolated incident, it appears this isn’t the…

Diet, exercise, meditation... every successful Ninja has their go-to approach in preparing for the country’s toughest obstacle course. But this year, three-time grand final champion Sam Goodall, 33, has a secret weapon up his sleeve... actually, in his backyard! In a bid to win, the father-of-two has built his own Mt Midoriyama, the show’s toughest ever obstacle, and as the Tradie Ninja tells Woman’s Day, losing is not an option. Building Mt Midoriyama is a very competitive move! What inspired you to take to the tools and do this? I wanted to know if I could beat it! I figured there was no point in doing all of the other obstacles if I couldn’t finish the toughest one on the course. Is this your key to winning this year? It…

Never one to shy away from the truths of her past, actress Drew Barrymore chose US Father’s Day this year to open up about the effect her tumultuous upbringing has had on her life, revealing how she’s finally made peace with her parents John and Jaid Barrymore. “My mum chose a wild card for my dad. He was a mad poet hedonist man-child! But I understood that as a kid,” the 45-year-old began, adding, “Somehow I have zero baggage or dad issues. “I think I’d have liked to have a dad who didn’t look so out there. Or who stayed. Or was capable of anything really. But his wildness runs through me. His gifts are here. His demons to overcome are mine to break!” she declared to her millions of…

Proud Melbourne mum Alyssa Biddle and her fiance Jonathon Tripp are often asked if their two beautiful blonde-haired daughters are twins despite the two-year age gap between Sienna and Bonnie. “When we go out together, I can see that some people do stare at us, as obviously we look a bit different from some other families,” says Alyssa. “I also get asked every day if the girls are related. Obviously as Sienna has dwarfism, and Bonnie does not, you can tell that people have questions.” Alyssa, 29, and Jonathon, 40, were both born with a slightly different type of dwarfism, as was four-year-old Sienna. When Bonnie was born in July 2018, she was the spitting image of Sienna, but didn’t have dwarfism. Alyssa says complete strangers stop her several times…

With almost 12,000 followers, furry friends Moet and Daisy are a big hit on the internet. But more importantly they’re heroes to Guide Dogs Australia, after an incredible fundraising effort led by their owner Nicole Senese from Queensland. Last year, five-year-old jackadoodle Moet and four-year-old lhatese Daisy, along with their team of #instadogs helped raise almost $50,000, which will cover the cost of raising and training one guide dog to help out a vision-impaired Aussie. “I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together,” says Nicole, 34. “The power of a pack is invaluable and it shows what you can do when you have support around you.” And this year she wants to spread the love and encourage other dog owners to help raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia through the…

CLEAR THE AIR HAVE YOU EVER ENTERED A HOME AND IMMEDIATELY FELT UNCOMFORTABLE? PERHAPS THE AIR IN A ROOM FELT “THICK” AFTER A DISAGREEMENT OR WHEN TENSIONS ARE HIGH. CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS, THEY SAY, AND BURNING WHITE SAGE TO CLEANSE AWAY BAD VIBES IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. HOW TO USE WHITE SAGE Burning sage is a Native American practice that has been used for centuries to purify negative energy and to promote peace and harmony. You can easily purchase a bundle of white sage leaves – called a “smudge stick” – from most health food stores to use at home. Simply light the smudge stick and begin by tracing the sage smoke around your front door. Then slowly walk with the smudge stick through each room.…

GREEK MEATBALL BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS 600g frozen potato fries 400g pkt beef meatballs 1 large zucchini, cut into chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 250g cherry truss tomatoes 100g feta, crumbled lemon wedges, oregano sprigs, pita bread pockets, tzatziki, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 Spread fries in a single layer on a large roasting pan. Bake following packet directions. 3 Meanwhile, in a baking dish lined with baking paper, toss meatballs and zucchini with half the oil. Season to taste. Bake 15 mins. Add tomatoes and scatter feta over. Drizzle with remaining oil. 4 Bake a further 5-10 mins until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender. 5 Serve meatballs scattered with oregano. Accompany with fries, lemon wedges, pita pockets and…

Carrot fries Social media star and bestselling author Simone Anderson serves up a fresh twist on this snacktime favourite SERVES 2 Preheat oven to 200°C, line an oven tray with baking paper. Cut 3 large peeled and trimmed carrots into long, fry-shaped sticks (you should get about 8 per carrot). Place sticks in a large shallow bowl with ¼ cup finely grated parmesan, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves, and sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss well to coat completely. Transfer sticks to oven tray and drizzle over any extra parmesan mixture. Bake for 20 mins until carrots are soft and coating golden. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yoghurt, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 minced…

Paul Hollywood Eats Japan FRIDAY, STAN Stepping well outside of his baked goods comfort zone, The Great British Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood travels to the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time. Fully immersing himself into the country’s culture, Paul ventures out on a culinary tour, trying all of the specialities and quirky delicacies the country is known for. In the first episode, Paul starts off in Tokyo where he dabbles in dining and karaoke, and goes on a gokarting tour dressed as a ninja turtle... of course! Japan With Sue Perkins FRIDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE All the borders are closed and international travel is off the cards until early next year, but thanks to comedian Sue Perkins, you can now travel to Japan without leaving the comfort…

MOVIE BABYTEETH When a terminally ill teenager falls in love with a small-time drug dealer, her family is thrown into turmoil. The Australian film – which stars Ben Mendelsohn and Essie Davis – won two awards at the Venice Film Festival last year. IN CINEMAS NOW BOOK MALORIE by Josh Malerman The highly anticipated sequel to the book that inspired the Netflix hit movie Bird Box is finally here! Picking up seven years after the events in the film, Malorie and her two teenagers are fed up of running from the creatures and will risk everything to seek freedom! OUT TUESDAY (Hachette, $32.99) EVENT DEAD EYES WITH CONNOR RATLIFF After being rejected for a movie role by Tom Hanks for having “dead eyes”, comedian Connor Ratliff created this hilarious podcast…

Spice up your life THE KARDASHIANS They say every style comes back into fashion, and it seems the Kardashians have rediscovered their love for the Spice Girls! The sisters looked like a ’90s girl band in this recent pic! WINTER WARMER SHAYNNA BLAZE The interior designer looked snug as a bug in a rug in her hard-to-miss full-length puffer jacket on at day out in chilly Melbourne! Nothing to see here! NICOLE KIDMAN Peekaboo, we see you, Nicole! The actress certainly enjoys playing coy in her selfies. SWING BABY, SWING! ROBERT IRWIN It’s a far cry from the cool, confident, croc-wrestling wildlife warrior he is today, but the 16-year-old had fans in stitches with this snap of himself as a tot. Rub-a-dub-dub… relaxin’ in the tub! JULES ROBINSON Married At…

When photos of a married Justin Timberlake getting handsy with his co-star Alisha Wainwright during a boozy night out surfaced late last year, fans were quick to write off the hit maker’s nearly eight-year marriage to Jessica Biel. But last week, it was revealed The Sinner star, 38, had given birth to the couple’s second child, a baby boy! Now sources close to JT, 39, and Jess, who share five-year-old son Silas, insist this second baby may well have saved their relationship. “No one can understand how Jessica got through that pregnancy as effortlessly as she did,” says a longtime friend. “They conceived this baby around the same time he was sleazing up to his co-star in New Orleans, so Jess didn’t even know she had a baby on board…

Sam Frost and Tim Franklin have been lighting up our TV screens ever since they debuted their romance on Home And Away in August last year. And according to a show insider, their steamy onscreen chemistry is all thanks to a real-life love affair that’s going on when the cameras stop rolling. Woman’s Day can reveal that the former Bachelorette, 31, and Tim, 29, have been secretly dating for months, with our source revealing “they’re obsessed with each other”. “They’ve been seeing each other in secret for months, but Sam’s wanted it kept on the down low after the horrendous split with Dave [Bashford] last year,” our Home And Away insider explains. “She’s smitten, and she really wants them to be the next big TV couple.” In January, Woman’s Day…

With his windswept blond hair and impish grin, it could be argued that Prince George looks like several members of his mum and dad’s families. But those close to the royal couple say Prince William is struck most of all by how similar his eldest son is to George’s late grandmother, Princess Diana. These adorable new photos were released by the Duchess of Cambridge – who snapped the images herself – on George’s seventh birthday . As part of the celebrations, George’s godmother Julia Samuels – a close friend to the late Princess of Wales – was permitted to share adorable details about the future king. “He’s funny and feisty and God [Diana] would have loved him so much, this is heartbreaking for all of them,” she says. “I do…

Despite turning 20 this year, it appears Deborra and Hugh’s son Oscar still has a close relationship with his younger sister Ava. He recently shared a gorgeous photo on Instagram in honour of Ava’s 15th birthday. “Love you!!!” he wrote. “Oscar and Ava manage to maintain fairly private lives, despite how famous their mum and dad are, so it’s nice to see them so grown up and putting themselves out there,” says a family insider. “They really are great kids with a special bond, and Deb and Hugh are justifiably proud of them.”…

Sheep farmer Neil has no shortage of chemistry with his lucky bunch of contenders, but in a sign things could turn sour, the proud father has confessed to having his eye on Sunrise host Samantha Armytage! Speaking to Woman’s Day, the 43-year-old confessed he had a liking for the recently engaged presenter, who was born in country NSW in Adaminaby. “She’s stunning,” gushes Neil. “She’s very beautiful, I’ve had a thing for her for a while.”…

As Nicole Kidman made her triumphant return to Australia with her husband and children in tow, touching down in Sydney in the dead of night last week, she couldn’t have been happier. After all, she’d just pulled off the coup of her career – earning the right to work on a $100 million miniseries set in her native NSW, with the full support of the government and a glittering cast on board, while basing herself out of her stunning Southern Highlands mansion. The actress, 53, is self-isolating there with Keith Urban, 52, and their daughters Sunday, 12 and Faith, nine, as she prepares to call action on Nine Perfect Strangers, which is based on author Liane Moriarty’s popular novel. OUT IN THE COLD The only problem is, back in Los…

It should be the most exciting times of their lives, but the past fortnight has not been a good one for Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom. Despite expecting their first child – a daughter – together any day now, friends close to the engaged pair say they are struggling to gloss over the fact that “they are two very different people”. The fact was starkly highlighted when Orlando endured a deeply distressing incident recently. The Lord Of The Rings star, 43, took to Instagram earlier this month to tell fans that his tiny brown poodle Mighty was missing in Montecito, California. Sadly, he has since revealed that Mighty has died. Orlando, who offered a $US5000 reward and even posted his own phone number appealing for information, was spotted searching the…

1 AUSTRALIA HITS THE RIGHT NOTE IN MEN’S SWIM RELAY When outspoken US swimmer Gary Hall Jr gloated that his team were going to “smash the Aussies like guitars” in the 4x100m freestyle relay, the race became one of the most talked-about swims in history. The Australian team, which starred Michael Klim, Chris Fydler, Ashley Callus and Ian Thorpe, won gold. The jubilant quartet later strummed their air guitars as the crowd erupted into ear-deafening cheers. 2 A LAST-SECOND WIN! With the scoreboard sitting at 3-3 and just 1.3 seconds remaining on the clock, Australian water polo player Yvette Higgins, 22, slammed the winning shot to snatch gold away from the US. It was a fairytale ending for the Aussie women’s team, which had fought a long campaign to get…

They’ve been the greatest of friends ever since meeting as young mums in Wollongong, south of Sydney, 35 years ago, and now the pair are literally inseparable after Judy Mitchell gave Lorraine Anker one of her kidneys. “I’m very conscious that she’s with me always,” says Lorraine, 67. “Sometimes I do things and think, ‘Oh, that’s Judy reacting within me, it’s very special.’” The mum-of-three was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at 29, but lived symptom-free until 2009 when suddenly everything changed. Doing something simple, like washing her hair, left Lorraine completely exhausted. A blood test soon revealed her kidneys were functioning at only 15 per cent capacity because of the disease, which causes cysts to grow on the kidneys, impairing their function. “I inherited the disease from my mother,…

This could be a truly magical week – no kidding! There’s a wonderful and major alignment happening between Jupiter, the planet that amplifies, and Neptune, the planet of dreams, soulmates and poetry. In other words, even though this year has a lot to answer for, maybe something is finally shifting. The best thing we can all do is meditate. Yes, really! And visualise – a lot! Why? Because Neptune, which is being triggered by the good luck planet, is the energy we all need when we want to use our imagination to dream up a more beautiful life, a dream come true or romantic ideals. Yes, all that! Maybe it’s time for the whole human race to start dreaming up a better way for us all to be. Have we…

CHOCOLATE “You could be craving chocolate for energy – in which case, have a cup of green tea – or for psychological reasons. If it’s comfort you want, try a non-food reward such as having a massage or a hot bath.” PASTA “It’s a common comfort food because the carbohydrates increase your brain’s serotonin production, making you feel happier. I’d recommend eating the pasta but keep  it to just one cup (when cooked),” she adds. SOFT DRINK “People often crave the caffeine and/or sugar in soft drink for an energy boost. Try swapping to green tea instead.”…

Getting inked has most definitely adopted a new meaning in recent years. We’re talking about cosmetic tattooing, or permanent makeup (PMU), which delivers many benefits to women of all ages, like enhanced brows, eyeliner BROWS Tattooed brows of yesteryear were often harshly shaped and an opaque tell-tale shade (that often faded to blue, eek!). Thankfully both the pigments and techniques have come in leaps and bounds since then. Microblading is the new brow tattoo service of choice, enabling beauty technicians to hand-etch natural, hair-like strokes using a fine needle. “The finer the needle, the more feathery the results,” says shading and now even blushing lips. The ability to semi-permanently enhance your appearance while achieving a natural look holds much appeal, which is why we’re taking a deeper look at what’s…

1 LAYER RUGS  Layering rugs can make any space feel cosier. Blend similarly coloured rugs or pair a neutral base with something bolder. Mix different textures, like hardwearing jutes with soft woollen weaves. 2 APPRECIATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS  Avoid draughty decking with an outdoor rug and dress up outdoor furniture with plush cushions and throws. Group lanterns together, hang atmospheric solar-powered festoon lighting and, if you have the space, invest in a fire pit. 3 CREATE A READING NOOK  Select upholstered seating with armrests and layer an indulgent velvet cushion and woven throw in tonal colours. Add side tables and ottomans, and place a lamp nearby to illuminate reading material. 4 BRING THE BAR TO YOU  Show off beautiful glassware with a bar cart. Easily moveable, these trusty sidekicks can…

1 IT’S TIME FOR DECANTING Get rid of the awkward plastic bags and pop your food items in containers – this will not only increase the longevity of most dry foods but also create extra space! Stackable containers are the most space-efficient way to organise your pantry, and they look oh-so attractive. 2 INVEST IN THE BEST Airtight containers like ClickClack’s pantry organisation range can make a serious difference when it comes to shelf life and food health. From keeping chips crisp to coffee beans flavoursome, they can work wonders for almost every food in your pantry. Make sure your containers are transparent – it will be so much easier to find your ingredients, and you’ll know with one glimpse when you’re running low on stock. 3 CLEAR IT UP…