Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2036 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

When I was a kid, like so many other Aussies across countless generations, I was rather taken with Humphrey B Bear. So much so I had a large Humphrey soft toy I regularly carried around with me. He was stored away in the garage at my parents’ house for years until sadly, one day, they did a clean-out and announced he wasn’t faring well and it was time to bid him farewell. This week, we chat to the woman bringing the famous TV bear back to our screens (p40)! Yes, 55 years since he first appeared on Aussie TV, it’s time to share the big bear with the next generation. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.…

After plenty of speculation, Schapelle Corby’s next move has finally been revealed. The convicted drug smuggler will star on Seven’s “quasi-military” reality series SAS Australia – and her co-stars were less than impressed when they heard the news! But it appears the 43-year-old wasn’t cut out for the physically demanding challenges, with rumours she got the boot after just a few days of filming. Worse still, a Woman’s Day insider says her SAS co-stars, who include Roxy Jacenko and Nick “Honey Badger”, were cold towards her. “Some of the more high-profile celebs were fuming,” insists the source. “She’s not the type of person many of these stars – a lot of who are parents – want to be associated with. “She definitely found more comfort with the crew,” adds the…

As one of the country’s most respected journalists, Lisa Wilkinson has enjoyed a lengthy career reporting the news, not making it. But in 2017, all that changed when the mother-of-three made headlines everywhere, after a breakdown over pay negotiations saw her sensationally quit Nine and her 10-year stint as Today co-host alongside Karl Stefanovic. Rumours of bitterness and infighting swirled amid Lisa’s shock departure. Now, three years on, the 60-year-old is said to be working on an explosive tell-all book that will reveal all about her highly publicised career and falling out with Nine, – and sources tell Woman’s Day Karl is sweating bullets! “Karl is freaking out – the timing couldn’t be worse,” reveals the insider. “He’s in the middle of the toughest contract negotiations of his career, he’s…

As they attempt to play down rumours that their marriage is all but over, the last thing Jim Toth expected Reese Witherspoon to do is post a romantic photo of herself with another man. So it’s no wonder the 50-year-old talent agent is scratching his head over her decision to put up a pic for her 23.7 million Instagram followers of her and Hollywood nice guy Paul Rudd walking hand-in-hand. Last week, Reese, 44, revealed the pair’s 2010 romcom How Do You Know – which was a colossal flop at the time – is now a huge hit on US Netflix. In her celebratory post, she said the 51-year-old actor, who she also starred with in 1998’s Overnight Delivery, is “as wonderful in person as he is on screen”. Other…

Looking at her Instagram, Elle Macpherson gives the impression that she lives a serene life of motherhood and wellness by the ocean in tropical Miami. “The Body” still looks just as good – if not better – at 56 than when she was one of the world’s most famous supermodels in the ’80s. But behind her series of bikini selfies, arty pics of herself with sons Flynn, 22, and Cy, 17, and videos of herself enjoying WelleCo elixirs – created and sold by hers truly – lies a much more interesting tale. Since her days making bedroom eyes at fashion magazine photographers, she’s grown into a shrewd businesswoman who takes no prisoners and hooked up with a list of rich exes. Elle, who is in a relationship with anti-vaxxer Andrew…

Giddy-up! This is my son Christopher’s first time horse riding! You can see from his smile that he loved it! Tanya Galwey, via email Olympic glory It’s so hard to believe the Sydney Olympics were 20 years ago, but I remember them like they were yesterday. The opening ceremony, the music, the swimming – Thorpey’s individual performances in the pool and as part of the relay team that famously “smashed the Americans like guitars” – and Jane Saville’s heartbreaking disqualification so close to the end. Thanks for the retrospective look (WD, Aug 3). C Anderson, Geographe, WA Come to Oz, Fergie! The Duchess of York seems to attract no end of drama and scandals. Yet throughout it all, Fergie remains cheerful, happy and vital. You have to admire her for…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Can you take some time out this week to retreat from life? You’re one of the signs best-placed to have a great week, despite some energetic turbulence. The key is to focus on yourself (Virgos don’t naturally remember to do this) and keep the lines of communications open with everyone. It really could be a fab week! Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 You have all the charm in the world and you lavish everyone. When it comes to dealing with family issues, you’re finally at the end of a long and testing cycle. That’s the good news. The bad news is it’s not over yet. Expect some last challenges to overcome. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 For you right now, it really…

DIY energising body scrub Sea salt is a great option for any rough skin. How about for not so tough skin? “Sugar is good because it breaks down quicker. It has a smaller grain than sea salt, which makes it gentler,” says Kellie. “Even coffee grounds can work, because they’re an instant injection of coffee into the skin, which peps up circulation.” To make Pour 1 cup sea salt, light brown sugar or coffee grounds into a screw-top jar. Mix in enough liquid coconut oil, almond oil or light olive oil to make a loose paste. To use Soften your skin by soaking in a warm bath for a few minutes. Smother a light layer of scrub onto dry zones like lower legs and arms, hands and heels. Avoid face,…

Miguel’s mushroom & haloumi flatbreads Fire up the barbecue for the celeb chef’s crowd-pleasing recipe SERVES 8 Place 500g self-raising flour in a mixing bowl, make a well in centre and add 500g Greek yoghurt. Mix together until ingredients form a dough. If dough is too dry, add more yoghurt; if it’s too wet, add more flour. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, leaves from 6 stems fresh thyme and 4 stems fresh rosemary, and a splash of olive oil to dough and mix lightly with your hands. Sprinkle workbench with flour, place dough on top and knead with your hands until it becomes a smooth ball, being careful not to overwork the dough. Divide dough into 8 equal portions and, using a rolling pin, roll dough into flat, long…

Burden Of Truth THURSDAY, 7.30PM, FOXTEL FOX ONE This gripping Canadian legal drama follows attorney Joanna Hanley (Kristen Kreuk) who returns to her small home town of Millwood, Manitoba, to represent a large pharmaceutical company against a group of sick girls, but quickly realises these women need her help! Returning for a third season, Joanna faces a verdict in her first case at her new firm before she attends her high school reunion, where an old friend suffers from a devastating loss that forces her to confront some demons from her past. I Am A Killer: Released FRIDAY, NETFLIX Thirty years ago, Dale Wayne Sigler was sentenced to death for murder. After spending more than half of his life behind bars, not only has he been taken off death row,…

3 chefs, 1 kitchen! It was a MasterChef reunion as Callum Hann, Laura Sharrad and Poh Ling Yeow teamed up to teach at an Adelaide cooking school. Silver siren Kourtney Kardashian showed off her sensational figure in a silver one-piece while on a family holiday in Colorado. A vision in white Princess Anne looked ethereal as she posed for a portrait at her country home Gatcombe Park to celebrate her 70th birthday last week. Harper the coach! Victoria and David Beckham’s daughter Harper, nine, taught Gordon Ramsay’s 16-month-old son Oscar how to “bend it” like her father! Halle’s still got it! Proving she still has all the moves, Catwoman Halle Berry took her skateboard out for a spin on her 54th birthday. Dad goals! Liev Schreiber was all “fun dad”…

Married At First Sight’s Jules Robinson looked every bit the doting mother in a recent snap of her and an adorable red-headed baby. And while fans did a double take, given the star is expecting her own bub with MAFS husband Cameron Merchant in just a few weeks, she quickly explained she was simply taking a “test drive”. “Sorry to those who keep on saying I’ve been pregnant for ever. This isn’t mine,” said the 38-year-old. “I had a test drive on the weekend! It’s my best friend’s beautiful daughter,” she continued. Practice makes perfect, right Jules?…

Melbourne WAG Rebecca Judd’s glamorous TV career hangs in the balance after seemingly disappearing from our screens in recent weeks. Once considered the golden child at Nine, the 37-year-old’s regular hosting gig on travel show Postcards has stopped. Bec was previously the weekend weather presenter on Nine News Melbourne. While Nine has claimed COVID-19 as the culprit, some insiders are signalling this as the end of Bec’s time at the network, which began in 2011. Postcards is currently airing repeat episodes, with hosts Shane Crawford and Lauren Phillips occasionally filming new pieces. However, Bec, who’s married to former AFL player Chris Judd and shares four children with him, is nowhere to be seen. While her TV career may be on the rocks, her stint on radio co-hosting KIIS FM’s 3pm…

Their romance has been going on in the shadows since Brad Pitt attended Jennifer Aniston’s 50th birthday in February last year. Occasionally, he would be seen sneaking into her Bel Air mansion as the guest of honour to her exclusive soirees. There were whispers of the pair meeting up at studio lots, where movie insiders have accepted the former married couple – whose union fell apart when he dumped her for Angelina Jolie in 2005 – are very much back together. Now, sources say Brad, 56, and Jen, 51, are preparing to ditch the cloak and dagger act after 18 months of quietly dating, in the most public way possible. The pair were among the first to sign on for a Fast Times At Ridgemont High table read last week,…

Actress Elizabeth Debicki has been cast to play Princess Diana in the final two seasons of Netflix big-budget drama The Crown. Paris-born but raised in Melbourne, the Aussie star was revealed by the streaming service on social media last week with a stylish black and white portrait. From her big break in The Great Gatsby in 2013 to becoming a household name thanks to 2016 TV series The Night Manager, the 30-year-old has steadily risen through the ranks of showbiz to secure her career-making new role. “It is my privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one,” she said of her casting, which has been celebrated by fans who say her likeness to the late princess is unmatched.…

A recent picture of Meghan and Harry sparked a frantic search at Kensington Palace for one of Princess Diana’s watches. The duchess was spotted wearing a Cartier watch identical to one worn by Harry’s late mum – and sources at the palace say William “saw red”. An eagle-eyed blogger pointed out that Meghan could be wearing the all-gold piece, despite the fact that she has her own gold and steel version. “William is still so angry at his brother and sister-in-law for ditching the family and allowing a biased biography to come out,” says a source. “He often cringes when he thinks about what Diana would think of their actions, and when he thought that Harry might have given her one of their mother’s watches, he nearly lost it.”…

After racking up quite the list of former lovers willing to publicly dump on him, news of another may not seem that shocking for The Bachelor’s leading man Locky Gilbert. But Charlie Octavia’s jaw-dropping story as the girl he strung along – right up to the day before flying out to woo 23 other women – may be the most shocking of all. For months now, the 28-year-old Perth mother-of-two has held her tongue about her time with the man who asked her to “marry” him three weeks before he joined the mansion. But after watching the first episode, Charlie says it’s time the world knew about the man behind the tuxedo. “To be as intimate as we were, then see Locky on TV trying to win the hearts of…

It’s official. We’re living in an era of reboots and relaunches with some of the country’s most popular TV series returning for sequels, prequels and new takes – and Halifax f.p. is no exception! Sitting down with Woman’s Day, the show’s star Rebecca Gibney tells us it’s the reassuring feeling of something known and loved that’s the perfect antidote to the pandemic-stricken universe we’re living in. “I think the world is in such a state at the moment that there is something comforting about rebooting popular shows and characters that resonated with viewers,” says Rebecca. “It’s a wonderful thing to be able to revisit a show and see how the characters and storylines have changed.” Nine’s reimagining of the series, Halifax: Retribution, is premiering this week, and will see the…

ASK AN ANGEL YOUR ANGELS HAVE A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO HELP GUIDE YOU. HOLD YOUR HAND OVER THESE CARDS AND CHOOSE ONE YOU FEEL THE MOST CONNECTED TO. SURRENDER & RELEASE Ask the angels to guide you the best way forward and give any worries over to them. Your angels are helping you let go of old beliefs, situations and habits that no longer support your highest good. You’ll start to feel the weight lift from your shoulders once you put your trust in the angels. HEALING The angels are sending you healing light to help bring peace to your relationships, fears or any other life challenge you’ve been facing. Turn any concerns you have over to the angels for their divine assistance. SUPPORT Your angels are giving you a…

Findings from the Australian Dental Association have revealed that one in three Australian adults experience untreated tooth decay, and more than 20 per cent have experienced a toothache in the past 12 months. Many oral health problems are preventable, so get friendly with your toothbrush and these tips from ADA. MANUAL VERSUS POWERED Your teeth won’t know the difference between using a manual versus a powered toothbrush. All that matters is you’re doing the brushing twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste (a pea-sized amount is enough). If you’re unsure which one is best to use, your dentist can advise you. CHOOSE A SOFTIE How well your teeth are cleaned is determined by your brushing technique, not how firm your brush is. Always pick a soft-bristled brush,…

In any given year, one in seven Australian men will experience depression or anxiety, or both. Even more startling, about six men die by suicide in our country every day. These are statistics – and, more importantly, lives – that we can help change. Dr Grant Blashki, Beyond Blue’s lead clinical adviser, shares his advice on how to talk to the men in our lives about their mental health – and more importantly, get them talking about it... STARTING THE CONVERSATION According to Dr Blashki, one of the most common fears for people wanting to have a conversation with their loved ones is that they’re worried they’ll say the wrong thing or making things worse. “Firstly, if you’re worried about someone, don’t hesitate to reach out – your support could…

MOVIE TENET From the mind of The Dark Knight’s Christopher Nolan comes this time-jumping spy thriller that has critics heralding it as a “cinematic masterpiece”. It stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Australia’s Elizabeth Debicki. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE DARKEST EVENING by Ann Cleeves Everyone’s favourite detective Vera Stanhope returns in the ninth novel from the best-selling series. When Vera discovers a toddler strapped to an abandoned car, it sets off a series of events that not only lead her to a grisly murder, but to something closer to home. OUT TUESDAY (Pan Macmillan, $32.99) PODCAST RADIO CHERRY BOMBE You’ve read the delectable cookbook, now listen to the podcast! From the creators of the wildly popular magazine and book series comes a food-focused show that highlights female chefs,…

As much as Bindi Irwin is excited to make her beloved mum Terri a grandmother, sources say the pregnant 22-year-old is starting to realise that baby makes five in their house – and it’s not big enough for all of them. The Irwins – including Bindi’s husband Chandler, 23, and brother Robert, 16 – live in the family homestead within the grounds of Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. “None of them can really bear to leave because it’s Steve’s home,” says a source. “But Bindi is starting to realise she needs to do the right thing by her growing family. “She plans to talk to her mum about the next step, and as usual, Bindi has an idea. She wants to build a granny flat on the…

Ben Affleck’s insecurity about dating a younger woman is starting to rear its ugly head as friends say the 48-year-old former Batman has turned into a “whining, needy, workout-obsessed” nightmare. “He’s losing it,” says an insider. “Ana [de Armas, 32] has him hook, line and sinker and he’s paranoid she’s going to dump him for a younger hunk now her career’s starting to take off. It’s triggered some kind of midlife crisis. “The fact her bosses didn’t want him on the red carpet at her premiere just proves how big she’s getting. She gets more job offers than he does – and Ben’s feeling the pressure to keep up,” the source tells. According to the source, Ben has become fixated on Ana’s exes, Spanish male model Marc Clotet and hunky…

She’s known for pouring her heart into her songs, but Miley Cyrus’ penchant for breaking up with her lovers just before releasing a new song has left her most recent ex Cody Simpson fuming! Miley, 27, recently released her single Midnight Sky just hours after it was announced she had split from Cody, 23 – and the lyrics, such as “I don’t need to be loved by you”, seem decidedly pointed. “Cody is pretty damn angry,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “He feels like the whole thing was a walking, talking, singing publicity stunt. He got a career boost out of it, too, but he thought what he and Miley had was more than just an album promo opportunity.” While Cody has been left blindsided, a long-time friend of Miley’s…

She’s already dragging their divorce into its fourth torrid year, but Brad’s ex Angelina Jolie is likely to hit the roof when she finds out about Jen and Brad’s rumoured house buy. It might explain why Angelina, 45, announced to the media last week that she’d like to move their six children, Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 12-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, to London – an 11-hour flight away from Brad. According to sources, she’s told friends she has her eye on the posh suburb of Richmond, but admitted the divorce proceedings might get in the way. Meanwhile, it was reported last week that she blocked her kids from joining their cousins from Brad’s side of the family at his beach house in Santa Barbara last…

Ensconced in her Montecito mega-mansion, Meghan has started her transformation from royal wife back to her Californian roots – and insiders say she’s starting to resemble another famous face. “With her long, straight, centre-parted hair and incredibly white teeth, I had to do a double take on whether it was Meghan or Kim Kardashian!” says an insider. “There are also rumours she’s had Botox, which is pretty normal for any woman in showbiz over the age of 35 – but let’s hope she doesn’t take more leaves out of Kim’s book and start going for boob and butt implants!”…

They’ve maintained a testy friendship based on mutual respect, but in reality talk show mavens Ellen and Oprah are rivals. And given both Oprah, 66, and Ellen, 62, have extended friendships toward their new neighbours the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they’re competing for their affections – and Meghan’s had enough. “She’s getting fed up with having to make sure she treats them equally and feels they’re squabbling like children,” says a source. “They’re trying to outdo each other with flashy gifts and invitations. Oprah’s sort of winning the battle as she’s good friends with Doria [Ragland, Meghan’s mum, 63]. Ellen’s trying to get her own back by hooking Meghan up with acting opportunities.”…

Delta Goodrem was just 18 when she was faced with the toughest battle of her life: being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2003. Now, 17 years later, the singer has opened up about another heartbreaking health condition that threatened to take away her speech and voice. Last week, the singer bravely shared a moving clip that documented the complications from her 2018 surgery, which involved the removal of a salivary gland. Complications following the surgery led to the paralysis of a nerve in her tongue. “I don’t want to go out, I’m super embarrassed... I’m super embarrassed, I’m just over it! I’m just trying to stay positive,” Delta said, struggling to form words as she wept. “My livelihood is my sound... I’m trying to decide whether this is getting any…

Just as they are finding their feet on the show, South Australia’s Daniel and Jade are given the devastating news that Daniel’s grandfather has died. Talking to Woman’s Day, farmer Daniel reveals the moment he received the phone call from his dad. “It was absolutely devastating [even] though I knew he’d been crook for a while... he told me as we were leaving [for the show], ‘I’ll be here when you get back’,” Daniel, 35, reveals. “One side of me thinks I should have stayed close to him, but he would have wanted me to be on The Block – he was so excited for me,” he adds. The couple flew home immediately to be with Daniel’s family, which made him realise what a giant hole his grandfather has left…

Don’t judge this week by what happens at the start of it! The week kicks off with a rather nasty Mars and Saturn clash. Mars is the planet of anger and aggression, and Saturn is the planet of limitations and telling everyone what to do. When these planets harmonise, they can do wonderful things. They’re all about the drive to get things done in a structured way, for example. However when they clash, as they will this week, the energies are more about wanting to do something and coming up against a lot of restrictions, laws and reasons why you can’t do it (sounds a bit like 2020, right?). The way to handle these energies is to be a good citizen, do as you would be done by, and if…

HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE YOU REALLY CONSUMING? According to the World Health Organisation, adults should have six or less teaspoons of sugar a day, but it’s easy to lose track when it’s found in so many foods. Sweet treats like biscuits, cake and ice-cream are loaded with it, but it can also be found in “healthy” foods like muesli nut bars, flavoured yoghurts, tinned fruit, juices and sauces. DENTIST’S TIP The easiest way to compare sugar levels between products is by looking at the sugar content per 100g serving on the label.…

“You haven’t seemed yourself lately – is everything OK?” “I’ve noticed that you’re not going out much with us at the moment, what’s going on?” “You know you can talk to me if you ever need to.” “Take your time, there’s no rush. I know talking about this can be difficult.” “How are you feeling about that? How’s that affecting you?” “I know it can be hard to talk about this – thanks for trusting me with it.” “I want to help but I don’t want to interfere, so tell me when I’m getting in the way.” “What have you tried already to help yourself? Have you thought about seeing your doctor or Beyond Blue?”…

GREEK LAMB CHOPS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + MARINATING COOK 30 MINS 4 lamb forequarter chops 1 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, wedges 1 red capsicum, sliced thickly 50g feta, crumbled oregano leaves, crusty bread, rocket, to serve MARINADE 1 tbsp oil ½ bunch oregano, leaves picked 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 2 tsp zest 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 MARINADE In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Season. 3 Add chops to marinade, turning to coat. Chill 15 mins. 4 In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute onion and capsicum 4-5 mins until tender. Set aside. 5 In same pan, brown chops 1 min each side. Return onion mixture to pan with ½ cup…