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I never thought I’d say this… but thank goodness for reality TV! It’s been a pretty tough time, to say the least, but if there’s one thing that’s giving the Woman’s Day team some much-needed light relief, it’s watching everyday Aussies battle it out on national TV. Whether it’s our farmers looking for love on Farmer Wants A Wife (my personal favourite, on p20), or those incredible Ninja Warriors making us all think we need to train a little harder (p30). And it won’t be long before it gets even juicier with new Bachelor Locky Gilbert on the hunt for his lucky lady (p26). As always, we’ve got all the behind-the-scenes goss for you to enjoy.…

In what feels like just days after Dr Chris Brown went official with model girlfriend Brooke Meredith, all signs are pointing to the TV vet already calling it quits! In a telling Instagram post, Dr Chris, 41, shared an image of himself holding up a cat, while writing, “Over the last few months, there’s been no more dependable partner in the pandemic than a face like this.” The post comes after he’s spent a number of weeks in his home town of Newcastle and is now believed to be travelling around remote Australia while Brooke, 29, has stayed in Sydney. The pair haven’t been seen together since May, shortly after Woman’s Day revealed they were a couple when they moved in together for lockdown.…

Mila Kunis hit back at reports in the US that she was “skin and bones” last week – and now we know why. New pictures show the 36-year-old mum-of-two out in LA sporting a cute bump, fuelling rumours she and husband Ashton Kutcher, 42, have baby number three on the way! The couple, who are hands-on parents to daughter Wyatt, five, and three-year-old son Dimitri, have gone through a challenging time. “A baby will put all that behind them – Mila’s wanted another kid for over a year now,” says a long-time friend. “It looks like she’s finally convinced Ashton, who should be saying yes to everything she wants after what he’s put her through. “Mila’s definitely glowing right now – when there’s not very much to glow about,” the…

Scarlett Johansson is used to being an action star, but her fiance, Saturday Night Live comedian Colin Jost, is no slouch in the muscle department, either. Despite their mutually athletic pairing, Colin, 38, went for a surf without 35-year-old ScarJo last week near their Hamptons holiday home. Instead, he was pictured having a whale of a time with a wetsuit-clad, mystery brunette in the parking lot. “Whoever she was, he was very entertained by her,” says a witness. “I’ve heard Scarlett can be quite territorial so hopefully she doesn’t find out!” Woman’s Day understands from sources Colin had been “a little distant” while New York was plunged into a state of lockdown – with the pair choosing to delay their wedding. “He loves Scarlett but he also likes his own…

Former Married At First Sight troublemaker Jessika Power has been linked to a string of reality TV stars since her appearance on the hit show in 2019. Now it seems she’s got the attention of Farmer Alex! Eagle-eyed fans have noticed the 29-year-old Cunnamulla-based farmer has taken a liking to the blonde beauty. A quick sweep of 28-year-old Jess’ Instagram shows Alex is no stranger to liking her steamy selfies, including one photo of Jess in a see-through one-piece swimsuit that leaves little to the imagination!…

If anyone knows a thing or two about a battle, it’s Manu Feildel. For more than 10 years, the 46-year-old has helmed TV’s toughest cooking competition and moulded home cooks into stars on My Kitchen Rules. But this year, Manu is battling something a lot more personal. Sitting down with Woman’s Day, the father-of-two, who shares Charlee, five, with his wife Clarissa Weerasena and 15-year-old Jonti from a previous relationship, reveals his mother Evelyne has been diagnosed with breast cancer. ‘If you are concerned at all, you must get checked’ “We are in different countries and of course I just wanted to give her a hug and be there to help her with appointments,” Manu says of receiving the difficult news late last year. “I was relieved though to know…

Amid a year of big changes, The Bachelorette will look a little different when it premieres in late 2020! Last week, Ten revealed it will feature two suitresses, Elly Miles, 25 – who appeared as a contestant on last year’s season of The Bachelor – and her sister Becky, 30. While most of the details are still under wraps, early promotions have teased “double the dates” and “double the roses” with fans already speculating the new format will bring double the drama, with a big chance the NSW sisters could fall for the same man!…

Bindi and Chandler always wanted to be young parents, and insiders at Australia Zoo tell Woman’s Day the newlyweds are already working on giving Terri her first grandchild. Rumour has it the couple – who married in March before Australia’s first round of lockdowns – recently enjoyed a honeymoon at Spicers Tamarind Resort, just 20 minutes from the home they share with Bindi’s mum and brother. “Everyone’s hoping for news of a honeymoon baby,” says an insider. “They’d make the most gorgeous parents.”…

Dame Olivia de Havilland famously said, “I would prefer to live forever in perfect health, but if I must at some time leave this life, I would like to do so ensconced on a chaise longue, perfumed, wearing a velvet robe and pearl earrings, with a flute of champagne beside me...” And while Olivia may not have quite got her wish, it was a gentle ending when the Hollywood icon passed away last week in her adopted home of Paris aged 104. Born on July 1, 1916, Olivia became one of the biggest actresses of the ’30s and ’40s, appearing in almost 50 films including The Adventures Of Robin Hood, The Snake Pit and They Died With Their Boots On. Her eclectic acting range won her two Academy Awards –…

The Australian Federal Police has gone back to an old-school campaign used decades ago in Australia and launched a new missing persons campaign running the faces and details of missing people on sides of milk bottles to generate new leads. Laura Haworth, 23, vanished after leaving a friend’s house in Queanbeyan, NSW, in January 2008. The mum-of-two left in her red Mazda 121, and was never seen again. Her car, with her phone and handbag inside, was discovered at the Kanangra Court car park, ACT, 14 days after later. Andrew Oleenik, 49, left his home in Queenscliff, Victoria, on March 7, 2005, for an appointment in nearby Geelong but never returned, despite telling his family he’d be home for dinner. Extensive searches failed to find any trace. Christine Redford, 48,…

Q I’ve just started my third job in six months. Will I be there for many years and will I enjoy it? Will I meet my future partner there? If so, do you know when? Libra MITCHELL SAYS I feel that you’re a very dedicated and loyal worker, but this new job should only be viewed as a doorway to another opportunity. It’s to be enjoyed for the moment, because down the track a wonderful opportunity to work somewhere else will be offered to you. I feel a chance meeting will lead to a meant-to-be meeting of soulmates. You’ll be a comfort to each other, and you’ll also be feeling much more settled with your work when this happens. Q I’ve had three heartbreaking losses in less than three years.…

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Self-awareness is an important life tool that guides our perceptions, intentions and responses to our own behaviour. “Self-awareness is about how you react to your environment, both externally and internally, in the pursuit of what is truly meaningful to you,” says human behavioural specialist Dr John Demartini, who founded the Demartini Institute (drdemartini.com). “It’s a form of self-reflection, bringing your attention to  how you respond and are functioning in your relationship to the world around you and your objectives. Self-awareness, ultimately, is about knowing yourself.” So how can we get to know ourselves better? Let’s explore… STEPPING UP If you’re not really sure how self-aware you are or you’d like to expand your self-awareness, Dr Demartini says it’s quite simple. “Our identity revolves around our true highest values and priorities.…

Parks and recreation Kristen and Greg Norman looked very relaxed during a break at Montana’s luxurious and leafy Yellowstone Club. Sylvia’s back! Rocking a red power suit, new mum Sylvia Jeffreys returned to hosting duties on Today Extra alongside David Campbell. Hey, it’s Aquaman! Matthew McConaughey sure looks nifty at 50! The hunky star hit the beach in Hawaii where he enjoyed snorkelling and a leisurely stroll. La dolce vita Celebrating a full year of sobriety, singer Lily Allen flaunted her hot bod from her sunny holiday in Capri, Italy. Sweet surprise Forget Moonface... for his 82nd birthday TV legend Bert Newton celebrated with a “cake face”, thanks to his darling wife Patti. All loved-up! A very happy Matt Damon was snapped kissing his bikini-clad wife Luciana Barroso as they…

Taylor Swift is trying for a quarantine baby with British actor boyfriend Joe Alwyn – and her inner circle are buzzing about the couple planning a “shotgun wedding” before the end of the year. Friends say the 30-year-old singer has been “broody for years” but hasn’t met the right guy until now. “Holing up with Joe has cemented their relationship,” says a pal. Taylor and Joe, 29, met in 2016 and kept things under wraps until June 2017, when they were pictured together in Nashville. “They’re ready to take the next step now, whether it be a baby or a wedding or both. She’s incredibly excited about becoming a mum.” She hinted so in her new song Peace, “Give you my wild, give you a child.”…

Film star Mickey Rourke has reignited an ongoing 33-year feud with his nemesis Robert De Niro, going on an extraordinary rant on Instagram! Mickey, 67, took to social media to call Robert, 76, a “f**king crybaby” while threatening to “embarrass” the esteemed actor if he ever ran into him on the street! “Hey Robert De Niro, that’s right, I am talking to you, you big f**king crybaby,” Mickey wrote. “A friend of mine just recently told me that a few months back you’re quoted as saying to newspapers, ‘Mickey Rourke’s a liar he talks all kind of sh*t.’ Listen Mr Tough Guy in the movies, you’re the 1st person that ever called me a liar.” The mud-slinging started in 1987 when Robert apparently snubbed Mickey while filming Angel Heart.…

The newlywed glow hasn’t lasted long for Princess Beatrice, who turns 32 this week, and her new husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi, who have never commented on the murky timing of getting together, despite him being engaged to US architect Dara Huang. Now it can be revealed that Edo, 36 – who shares four-year-old son Wolfie with Dara – has moved his ex into his London offices. “Beatrice was shocked by it. They were all getting along nicely but this is a little too close for comfort,” says a source. “They are already bonded forever since they have a son together, but sharing an office space is an interesting call, especially so soon after the wedding. Bea is annoyed about the extra attention this will bring.”…

After months of lockdown-induced tension between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, the couple’s return to Australia in July was supposed to mark a new chapter for the famous pair. But sadly, well-placed insiders tell Woman’s Day that the parents, who share daughters Sunday, 12 and Faith, nine, are once against butting heads, and it’s all down to Keith’s plan to leave Australia, and his family, for the US! Last week, it was announced that a massive virtual mega-concert for the 10th anniversary of the legendary iHeartRadio Music Festival would take place in September in Nashville, Tennessee, with the Somebody Like You singer, 52, among the top acts performing. However, our insider says the news of Keith’s sudden plans to skip town just shortly after they arrived in Australia has left…

In a shock twist, Stacey Cain, who is vying for Farmer Harry’s affections, tells Woman’s Day that she shares a history with missing farmer Jack. “I went to high school with Jack!” says the 28-year-old. “My home town is near his home town.” The confession has spurred rumours the farm hand applied for the popular show to compete for Jack’s affections, rather than 29-year-old Harry’s! According to Stacey, she and Jack are still in contact. The 27-year-old Victorian farmer starred in the show’s promos before being gagged by Seven from revealing the reason for his mystery departure.…

NICOLE, 26, NSW DANCE TEACHER Nicole has many talents, including dance and assembling flatpack furniture, but don’t let her colourful costumes fool you, she can be rather shy! “I can be quiet and reserved at first,” she says. “But once I’m comfortable, I’m a confident, fun-loving, energetic person and always up for a good time.” With only one date in the past year, she’s ready to settle down. ROSEMARY, 23, QLD RETAIL MANAGER A self-confessed penguin enthusiast, Rosemary has never had a boyfriend and is yet to be in love, but she’s ready for all that to change. “My ideal man has an optimistic outlook, can make me laugh and is a little bit taller than me,” says Rosemary. “He would be an honest, trustworthy and loyal man with good…

When Julia Roberts laid eyes on the script for the blockbuster drama Leave The World Behind, she instantly knew she’d need the ultimate leading man – and only her close friend Denzel Washington would do. “Julia and Denzel share a long and very interesting past,” says an industry insider. “She can’t wait to team up with him again, and she’ll tell anyone it’s been 27 long years since they did The Pelican Brief together, so they absolutely can’t wait to get started.” One person who’s rapidly losing patience with Julia’s constant chatter about how “talented, funny and handsome” Denzel is even after all these years is her husband of 18 years, Danny Moder, 51. “It was recently their wedding anniversary [July 4] and Julia spent it talking about this new…

It was the happy ending she was meant to receive after appearing on The Bachelorette in 2017 – a loving and successful boyfriend, a stellar career in entertainment and a supportive family rallying behind her. However, tensions within her once tight-knit clan are threatening to derail everything Sophie Monk has worked hard for. It’s been revealed that Sophie, 40, has fallen out with her family after sensationally blocking both her mother Sandi and sister Lucy on social media over tensions between them and Sophie’s boyfriend Joshua Gross. According to a source, her family believe the Love Island star may be moving too quickly with her medical supply executive beau. “He has become a very big presence in Sophie’s life and I think there was some concern that things all happened…

With gritty determination, and her trademark smile, champion Queensland jockey Kristy Banks is taking small steps towards a miraculous recovery. The 39-year-old has always had a fierce, courageous streak. Just 10 months after her accident, wheelchair-bound Kristy was back in the saddle – strapped to it – and competing in barrel racing at rodeos in between her rehab sessions. Now, she is teaching herself how to walk again. Her bravery comes after doctors warned her that she would never walk again or fulfil her dream of motherhood after fracturing her spine in a horror race fall at Clifford Park racetrack in Toowoomba on New Year’s Eve, 2011. Then along came her precious little boy Nash. “Nash started school this year, and seeing the other mums and dads, I’m determined to…

With her cheeky grin and zest for life you’d have no idea just how hard Mollyjane, known to her family as MJ, had to fight to make it to her first birthday, let alone her 10th milestone, after she was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disease. “We are so proud of her. She inspires me every day with her determination,” says mum Jessica Rothwell, 35, who admits MJ’s uncertain future has been tough for her and MJ’s stepdad Joe, 50. “This has been her entire world – the tears and the pain – but she lives her best life. You’d never know she’s been through all of this.” MJ was just three days old when she suffered a cardiac arrest, sustaining brain damage so severe the family, from Adamstown, NSW,…

It’s a full moon week, so hang on to your hormones. If you’re feeling tense, now you know why! Tuesday brings the full moon in the sign of Aquarius. There’s more about that in your weekly horoscopes (if it’s strongly affecting you). Overall, remember that full moons are turning points. They’re a time to release and let go. If you made your wishes at new moon (as I suggested!) then you should start to see how they’re going. Do they have legs? Are they coming true? Do you need to work a little harder on manifesting them? The full moon is the time to surrender all to the divine. In other words, release attachment to them. This might sound like a hard thing to do, but it really makes magic.…

DIGITAL EYE STRAIN “Long-term screen work introduces significant strain on the eyes leaving you with visual fatigue and headaches, especially at the end of a long day,” says Heba. “I recommend taking frequent breaks from devices and adopt a 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look 20 feet (six metres) away.” DRY EYES “When the eyes are dry, the tear production goes into overdrive to compensate for the lack of lubrication on the ocular surface, leading to runny, watery eyes. Other symptoms of dry eye include itchiness, burning sensation, sore eyes, fatigued eyes, redness, light sensitivity and blurry vision.” TROUBLE FOCUSING “Your eye’s focusing system naturally deteriorates from the age of 40 and continues to decline with age. Pushing your reading material away from you signifies…

A new ’do can shine a light on scalp health. There’s a laundry list of issues your hair could be facing, from everyday dandruff to inflamed hair follicles or neurodermatitis, a patchy scale sometimes seen on the back of the neck in women over 40. If you’re suffering, it’s important to get a solid diagnosis from your health professional. But for those with mostly healthy scalps: are all the tonics on the market now simply adding one more step (and expense!) to your haircare routine? “If your hair is shorter, you may notice the scalp more,” says Simone Abaron, a naturopath, nutritionist and trichologist. “Also, our lifestyles and hair habits have changed. We use a lot more dry shampoo and styling products. We’re exercising more, so we have perspiration, and…

With more and more Australians set to struggle financially in the coming months, it’s expected that credit card debt levels will rise and cause even more money woes. “Now that our country is in recession, it’s likely that more and more Australians will be using credit cards to pay for basic essentials like food, utilities bills and rent,” says Roland Bleyer, founder of Australia’s largest credit card comparison website creditcard.com.au. Here, Roland shares his tips for paying off that debt. 1 CUT OUT UNNECESSARY EXPENSES Reducing your credit card debt can be extremely difficult and can force someone to seriously rethink and reshape their lifestyle. According to Roland, the first thing you should do is begin to cut out unnecessary expenses. “Calculate your monthly income and then calculate the…

MINCE, PARMESAN & PEA RISOTTO SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS 2 tbsp olive oil 250g beef mince 1 red capsicum, seeded, chopped 1 onion, chopped finely 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ cups arborio rice ½ cup white wine 3 cups hot chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ½ cup grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 2 tbsp snipped chives grated zest ½ lemon 1 In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Add mince, cook 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps, until browned. Add capsicum, onion and garlic, cook 2 mins until onion is tender. 2 Mix in rice. Cook 1 min, stirring. Add wine. Cook, stirring, 2-3 mins until liquid is absorbed. 3 Add stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is…

Backyard Envy WEDNESDAY, HAYU Returning for its second season, this series will fill you with some serious, well, backyard envy! Manscapers James DeSantis, Garrett Magee and Melissa Brasier get their hands dirty as they beautify some backyards in the summer sun. From a Japanese garden to a larger-than-life World Pride Parade float, the team does it all. But there’s some drama brewing among the crew, with complicated work relationships, a health scare for Melissa and even a proposal! The Real Housewives Of Potomac FRIDAY, HAYU Everyone’s favourite housewives finally return for their fifth season. The ladies from Maryland are joined by a newcomer, Wendy Osefo, who is sure to ruffle some feathers. The mother-of -three is a professor, political analyst, entrepreneur and a wife... is there anything she can’t do?…

MOVIE RESISTANCE In this true story, Jesse Eisenberg stars as mime Marcel Marceau, who in 1938 is sent on a dangerous mission to save Jewish orphans from the grasp of the Nazis. A compelling and thrilling drama. AVAILABLE NOW to rent or buy on DVD BOOK NOTHING CAN HURT YOU by Nicola Maye Goldberg With hints of The Virgin Suicides and Little Fires Everywhere, this gripping novel is based on a true story about a student who was murdered in the woods of a small community in the late ’90s. It’s intense and totally affecting. AVAILABLE TUESDAY (Bloomsbury, $26.99) PODCAST MOTHERHOOD SESSIONS Whether you’re expecting or merely beginning to think about it, this is the podcast that answers the difficult questions that budding mothers may not want to ask anyone…

Aussie popstar Cody Simpson and his girlfriend Miley Cyrus are usually joined at the hip, but last week he was seen enjoying lunch with an old flame. The Gold Coast-born 23-year-old was spotted in West Hollywood with a pretty, face mask-clad brunette, and a Woman’s Day investigation reveals they may have shared a romantic past. Cody was also seen with the woman in May last year, when she and her German shepherd joined him for a catch-up, also in West Hollywood – though on that occasion they were “super cuddly and seemed together”, according to onlookers. The woman was on the scene again in July 2019, when they went for a motorbike ride – on separate motorbikes – in the summer sunshine, and at one point she clutched his helmeted…

After months of radio silence, Ada Nicodemou shocked fans when she confirmed she’d rekindled her relationship with Adam Rigby. Now, it appears the Home And Away actress is ready to take the next step with her man by getting engaged! Ada, 43, and Adam, 50, were spotted celebrating at a Coogee restaurant with some very telling acquaintances raising a glass in their honour. Joining the lunch was Nicky Velani, from speciality bridal designer brand Velani, her personal stylist Donny Gallea, and a friend from Carmelina Photography, a company that specialises in wedding portraits. The actress beamed as she cosily posed up to Adam as the group raised their glasses to the happy couple. While yet to make an official announcement, Ada added fuel to the fire when she took to…

WILLIAM TELLS HARRY: TAKE IT SLOW When Harry announced he was proposing, William advised him to “get to know this girl”. According to our source, “Harry was paranoid about how people would react to him marrying a biracial, divorced American actress. He felt William was a snob... He dumped a lot of friends for thinking the same things, and Wills was no different.” MEGHAN DISMISSED KATE’S FLOWERS According to a new report in Vanity Fair by veteran royal reporter Katie Nicholl, Kate took Meghan a bunch of flowers to help mend the tension between them. According to Katie, “Meghan told Kate in no uncertain terms that flowers were not enough.” KATE FROZE MEGHAN OUT Meghan claims Kate refused to give her a ride to the local shops, according to Finding…

While Farmer Neil has made no secret of the fact he shares his three children with his ex-wife Sally, Woman’s Day has learned that the Crookwell local’s former flame could be about to spell trouble for his time on the show! Despite Neil, 43, and his ex having an amicable relationship following their divorce, one on-set insider reveals Sally’s upcoming appearance on the show caused a series of tense moments for the farmer and his contending ladies. THE EX POPS UP According to the source, Neil’s close bond with his ex-wife became a point of contention for the women, who struggled with the idea of the NSW sheep farmer having a life separate of them. ‘The girls had no idea they’d be meeting his former lover so soon!’ “First of…

Farmer Nick is looking for a wife to join him on his family vineyard in the beautiful Western Tamar Valley in Tasmania, and while he’s got plenty to offer, the rumour mill suggests things don’t quite work out for the wine aficionado! Last week, a profile on dating app Bumble appeared with Nick’s name and photo, and fans are convinced that the 44-year-old fails to find love on the show, or has even moved on since filming wrapped. In fact, one fan insists she’s seen Nick on Tinder, too!…

Trading in his tattered trunks for a shiny tuxedo in the Bachelor mansion was a lot harder than you’d expect, insists new suitor and Survivor favourite Locky Gilbert. The Perth-based TV regular tells Woman’s Day that coming into The Bachelor, he had to learn to trust. It was a big ask for the 31-year-old, given he spent two seasons competing on a show that leaves contenders marooned and plotting against each other! “With Survivor, it’s all about lying to each other and deceiving the other people on the show, and so coming into this I didn’t want any of that!” explains Locky. “In the beginning, I found it quite hard to switch out of that mindset. I was constantly wondering to myself, ‘Is she lying?’, ‘Is she being honest?’, ‘What’s…

By his own admission, embattled actor Johnny Depp “tortured” a young Leonardo DiCaprio during the filming of their 1993 drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. And despite almost three decades passing since, sources exclusively tell Woman’s Day that the famous film stars have taken their bitter feud well and truly to the next level! “They haven’t liked each other since… Johnny recognised Leo’s talent and he just felt threatened. It only made matters worse when Leo was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar and Johnny didn’t even get a look in,” an insider explains. Years later, the Hollywood heartthrobs’ feud has once again become headline news in the midst of Johnny’s explosive trial against The Sun newspaper, which has accused him of being a “wife beater” during his marriage to…

Teenagers Elaine Johnson and Kerry Joel vanished from a caravan park in Sydney’s south in February 1980, leaving their heartbroken families desperate for answers, and wondering if a series of police bungles are to blame for denying them closure. “We’re at a standstill. I don’t believe myself that they left the Shire. There’s nothing to prove they went anywhere else,” says Helen Cooper, who was just 12 when her blonde-haired, blue-eyed sister Elaine went missing. Dismissed as teenage runaways, by the time police began investigations into the case the trail had gone cold. With little information filed by police, and apparently lost, it’s been an uphill battle in the search for answers, with Elaine only placed on a missing persons poster in 2018, 38 years after she disappeared. HIPPIE CHILD…

WINTER MARVELS My gorgeous French roses didn’t get the memo that it’s winter in Melbourne – they surprised me with these lovely blooms! Marilyn Johnston, Boronia, Vic J’adore Chanel! Thank you for featuring the stars wearing Chanel (WD, July 20). My husband took me to Paris 55 years ago and bought me a once-in-a-lifetime gift – a fabulous dress in black taffeta, which we were told was a Chanel replica! Chanel creations are indeed timeless and elegant. F Rooney, Sale, Vic Special little girl Our beautiful girl Braya made us a family of three in April. She is our IVF miracle after two years and two failed embryo transfers. Tarryn Hicks, Woy Woy, NSW FELINE GOOD... This is a picture of my beautiful cat Oy, who just loves chilling out…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 The full moon has a message for you. It’s triggering your love zone, so there are some climaxes and conclusions coming in at least one of your most important relationships. Don’t panic. Good relationships can go to the next level but toxic ones may crumble. After all, who needs toxic relationships, really? You deserve better. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 The wonderful thing about you is that you love to be of service. However, the problem is that sometimes you help so much, you’re left with no time at all for yourself, and then you end up getting ratty and undo all the good karma you created. Avoid that this week. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Remember you catch more flies with…

It’s a term that every pharmacist will be familiar with, but “bioavailability” is something us regular folk may only read of on product packaging, thinking “what does that mean?”. Well, wonder no more! Professor Harrison “Dr Harry” Weisinger, medical director for Truth Origins, explains what you need to know about this buzzword. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? “Put simply, the term ‘bioavailability’ refers to how much of a given substance reaches the bloodstream after it’s been taken,” Dr Harry says. A substance taken intravenously (injected into a vein) is 100 per cent bioavailable because all of it will reach circulation. “The bioavailability of substances taken via other routes, say topically, by ingestion or by inhalation, are generally lower,” he adds. This isn’t the same as absorption, though. “Absorption refers to the…

‘WASHING IS BAD FOR YOUR HAIR’ – TRUE AND FALSE “We need to cleanse, but I do think people can overdo the shampoo,” says Simone. “Use a cleansing treatment that doesn’t foam up or strips oils but does remove impurities and replenish moisture. For most people, washing three times per week strikes the right balance.” ‘A COLD RINSE ADDS SHINE’ – TRUE Simone agrees with the theory that cold water “closes” the outer cuticle so they sit flat and reflect light. If you can’t do cold, warm showers are kinder to hair than hot showers, which can strip natural oils and the goodness left by hair masks. ‘ BRUSHING IS BAD FOR YOUR HAIR’ – FALSE “Brushing correctly stimulates blood circulation in the scalp and spreads oil from the roots,…

Roast vegie quiche Impress your family with irresistible flavours and perfectly crispy pastry SERVES 6-8 For the cheesy crust pastry, combine 3 cups plain flour, ½ tsp cracked pepper and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Toss through 150g chopped salted butter, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 100g grated cheddar cheese. Using your fingers, rub mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, leaving some larger pieces. Make a well in the centre. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tbsp sour cream and 1 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar, then add ¼ cup boiling water. Add to dry ingredients, then, using a small knife, cut together to form a dough. Shape into a thick rectangle, wrap in cling film and chill 1 hour. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Roll dough…

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Why the need to write this memoir now? I’ve never contemplated writing a memoir at all and as I was writing it I got bored and was like, “What’s so interesting about my life?” [laughs] but here we are – and now I’m really hoping it succeeds as it’s my only source of income right now, given the state of the world. It’s such a great title! I actually stole it from a friend – I half got his permission to use it [laughs], but it’s perfectly true to me and my career. I really don’t think I got much beyond the middle – and I’m getting a bit old to go any further [laughs]. I think you’re being a bit hard on yourself. Why do you think you’ve only…