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I was moved to tears this week by the story of the couple who lost everything in the Black Saturday fires, only to have the birth of their little girl heal their hearts (p40) – what an amazing family. It really makes you count your blessings. I think you will also be amazed by one of Australia’s biggest babies, and the proud mum who happily showed him off to Woman’s Day (p34). It took nine people to deliver this 6kg bub! Of course, it’s crunch time with kids returning to school and summer holidays all but a distant memory, so make your life easier and a little healthier with our summer salads (p42). Even your kids will love these recipes! But if you’re time-poor like me, check out the five…

Delta isn’t the only Aussie blonde Karl has struck up a flirtatious relationship with. The larrikin TV star has reportedly reached out to newly single model Ashley Hart, who last week announced she had separated from her husband Buck Palmer. “Karl is heading over to LA for work next week, so he got in touch with Ash to see if she wants to meet up for a drink,” tells our source. “He’s always had a crush on her and he’d love to see her again.” Karl and 28-year-old Ash became firm friends after he interviewed her and her sister Jess, 30, for 60 Minutes in 2015. The pair even enjoyed a wild night out in New York after filming – something that upset Karl’s ex Cass at the time. “Cass…

‘I miss having the red carpet rolled out, it was a fabulous time’ Debbie Newsome laughs out loud when asked if she ever thinks she’ll be too old for a bikini. “I’ll probably be buried in my bikini,” jokes the beautiful former host of 1980s dating TV show Perfect Match, who first made her name as a swimwear model, and still cuts a striking figure on the beach. Summer can be daunting for any woman, but Debbie says we shouldn’t be so hung up on how we look but celebrate our bodies no matter what shape or age, and get back to enjoying life without worrying about what other people think. “I’m on the beach all the time, so it’s never crossed my mind not to wear a bikini,” insists…

For years gorgeous Home and Away actress Ada Nicodemou confided in friends she dreamed of having bigger boobs. Now, her bustier appearance at recent events has sparked speculation the mum-of-one has finally plucked up the courage and gone under the knife. “Ada always used to say, ‘When I’m older I’ll buy myself boobs,’” confides a close friend, adding the 39-year-old booked herself into a Sydney clinic over the holidays to have a subtle breast augmentation. “Many of her girlfriends have had theirs done and encouraged her to do it too. She works hard and can certainly afford to.” While the star is yet to publicly confirm she has undergone surgery, cosmetic nurse Katherine Millar-Shannon, owner of Duquessa Clinic and Day Spa, also agrees. “Ada may have had breast augmentation, but…

CHRIS PRATT HOME ON THE ROAD At 19, Chris was homeless and living out of a van in Hawaii. His poor fortune followed an impoverished childhood in Washington state, where his parents – a miner and a checkout chick – cut his sneakers to give his feet more growing room because they couldn’t afford a new pair. Now movie star Chris has turned his life around and is worth a staggering $40 million. SARAH JESSICA PARKER FAR FROM THE CITY It was hand-me-downs rather than Manolo Blahniks for young SJP, who was one of eight kids. Carrie Bradshaw’s love of shopping was a far cry from the star’s humble upbringing in rural Ohio. “I remember being poor,” the Sex and the City actress says. “We didn’t have electricity sometimes…

‘It’s changed my life… I’ve finally got a body I can be proud of!’ Everyone likes to look their best for special occasions, but Caitlyn Cohalan went all out for her upcoming 30th birthday – splashing out $27,000 on a new body. “I had to take out a large loan to pay for it, but it was absolutely worth it – I never dreamt I could look or feel this great,” says the mum-of-one from Perth. In the past two years Caitlyn has lost a staggering 57kg, slimming down from a morbidly obese size 22 to a slim and healthy size 12, thanks to a gastric sleeve and surgery to remove excess skin. “I tried and failed at so many diets,” she explains. “But every time it just led me…

CHICKEN KATSU SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 2032kJ •  1 cup panko crumbs• ¼ cup olive oil• 2 tbsp sesame seeds• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds• 4 cups finely shredded wombok• 4 green onions, finely sliced• 1 BBQ chicken, sliced, warmed• ¼ cup fried shallots• lemon wedges, Japanese mayonnaise, to serve KATSU SAUCE • ½ cup tomato sauce• 1½ tbsp Shaoxing wine• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce• 1 tbsp light soy sauce• 1 tbsp rice-wine vinegar• 2 tbsp caster sugar• 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, combine crumbs, oil and sesame seeds, tossing to coat. Spread on a tray. Bake 5-10 minutes, stirring twice, until golden. Set aside. Place in a large bowl. 3 Add wombok and three-quarters of the green onions to baked crumb mixture.…

RASPBERRY & COCONUT LOAF SERVES 12 PREP 10 MINS COOK 45 MINS Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease and line a 11 x 21cm loaf pan with baking paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 125g softened butter, ¾ cup caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract together until pale and creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, scraping down sides of bowl. Lightly fold 2 cups sifted self-raising flour into creamed mixture alternately with 2/3 cup milk, beginning and ending with flour. Fold 1 cup frozen raspberries and ½ cup desiccated coconut through. Spoon mixture into pan, smoothing top. Bake 45-50 minutes until cooked when tested. Cool in pan 5 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool.…

‘As I get older I’ve never been more confident… Life is good’ Arriving in the jungle with her trademark cheeky grin and a new spring in her step, newly engaged Lisa Curry has never looked happier or healthier! Even the critters and tucker trials can’t dampen her spirits. And it’s all thanks to finding happiness with her fiance, Elvis tribute artist Mark Tabone. “Mark loves me how I am. If I do criticise myself, he says, ‘Babe, stop worrying, you look beautiful.’ He’s taught me to be much calmer and less reactive,” she reveals. Former Olympian Lisa, 54, says she’s always felt the pressure to be slim – but has grown to accept it’s OK to be happy and healthy rather than super-fit. “I’ve spent my life comparing my current…

SWITCH HANDS We all know the trick of chewing each mouthful 30 times to make you more aware of what you eat – but it just isn’t practical! To help you slow down and savour each bite, try swapping hands. Studies show just by switching to your non-dominant hand, you’ll likely eat a third less without even noticing! START EVERY MEAL WITH AN APPLE The type of fibre in apples, known as pectin, helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer. In fact, research found that people who regularly nibbled on an apple or a pear prior to their main meal experienced dramatic weight loss. POP YOUR SUNNIES ON So you might look like a paparazzi-avoiding celebrity wearing your sunnies indoors, but your waist will thank you for it –…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Things are buzzing both mentally and physically: a flash of insight may border on psychic, so pay attention. Doing anything by halves will be your biggest challenge, so try to funnel your energy into positive things. Being the bowerbird of the zodiac, why not cruise a few car boot sales? Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 If you’re ready for an overhaul, you’re in luck: detoxes and diets should work a treat, or look at switching medications. Jupiter might spring a few financial surprises through autumn, but a bout of short-term pain could lead to long-term gain. Why not learn more about stocks or investing? Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Recent chances are about to pay off, but don’t take your foot off…

Sam’s cute new roomie! She’s a country girl at heart, so it’s no surprise Sam has become a doting doggy-mum! The Sunrise presenter, who welcomed Labrador Banjo into her family at Christmas, looked totally at ease stepping out with her new pup. Fit for a queen! It’s no coincidence that Her Majesty’s umbrellas match her clothes. She commissions these bargain $30 brollies from Fulton Umbrellas in London. Thrifty and stylish! Drinks with Bob! Punters at a pub in Sydney’s The Rocks did a double take last week, before posing with this waxwork of former prime minister Bob ahead of Australia Day celebrations. Life’s just beachy Fitness guru Michelle Bridges swapped soft sand running for relaxing when she hit the beach with her little boy Axel. “No words,” she captioned a…

Barking mad! Newly single Bachelorette Sam Frost struggled to keep control of her little yapper Rocky when taking him for a walk last week. The protective pooch was clearly not about to smile for the camera! Happy families They said it wouldn’t last, but The Bachelor’s Richie Strahan and Alex Nation are proving the critics wrong. They took Alex’s son Elijah, six, to the beach, and had a ball splashing about together. Flying the flag Kerri-Anne Kennerley was a ray of sunshine in her bright yellow dress, ahead of hosting the Australia Day live concert at the Sydney Opera House. Look Mum, no hands! Charlize Theron let her big kid shine through, as she took her adopted daughter August, 17 months, on the Dumbo ride at a funfair. Dreams do…

‘Colin has rubbed a lot of people up the wrong way’ Manu Feildel was forced to walk away from his fellow My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge, after a heated discussion between the two chefs boiled over in public, and they almost came to blows in the middle of a Brisbane street. It’s not the first time the fiery pair have traded insults, but it is the first time they’ve done so openly. Tired and emotional after months of flying back and forth between different cities, Colin and Manu, both 42, saw red as they had it out before an event. “Colin thinks he’s better than the others because he’s the only working chef. He uses that as an excuse to lord it up over everyone, and Manu can’t stand…

Friends say Sandra has been leaning on long-time bodyguard Peter Weireter in the wake of her split. The pair, who were spotted in New York together last week, formed a close bond after the former stuntman supported her through her traumatic split with Jesse James. The 63-year-old was at her side again after a terrifying stalker incident in 2014, when obsessed fan Joshua Corbett broke into her home. “Sandra trusts Peter. He’s always been very loyal,” a friend says. “He makes her feel safe, but above all he’s a very good friend, and someone she finds it easy to talk to.”…

They’re all shook up! Tom Jones & Priscilla Presley’s FIVE-HOUR DATE! After losing his wife of 59 years, Lady Melinda Rose Woodward, to a “brief but fierce battle with cancer” in April last year, singer Sir Tom Jones has sparked speculation he’s finding comfort in the arms of a new female companion – Priscilla Presley. The notorious ladies’ man was spotted treating the actress to a dinner date at celeb favourite Craig’s in West Hollywood last week. Tom proved he’s still as charming as ever when he held open the car door for Priscilla as the pair arrived at the restaurant ahead of their five-hour date. It appears Priscilla has a penchant for crooners: she was married to singer Elvis between 1967 and 1973. Right up until his…

Beloved actress Mary Tyler Moore, who starred in two of the most popular TV shows of all time, has died at the age of 80. “Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile,” says her publicist Mara Buxbaum, who confirmed that Mary passed away in a Connecticut, US, hospital surrounded by family, including her husband of 33 years Robert Levine, on January 25. Born in Brooklyn, Mary had a long battle with type 1 diabetes, after she was diagnosed in 1969 at the age of 33. Although her cause of death is not yet known, her health took a turn for the worse recently, and she’d been on a respirator for more than a week before she died. In 2011 she had…

When Natashia Corrigan looks at her gigantic newborn baby, her eyes widen in amazement. “I’m still finding it hard to believe,” says Natashia, who delivered 6.07kg [13lb 6oz] Brian Liddle Jr naturally last Tuesday, at Melbourne’s Mercy Hospital for Women. “I’d dreamed of a little fat baby. I’ve always wanted a little fat baby, and now I’ve got a big one!” Born at 40 weeks and five days, Brian Jr is almost double the size of an average newborn – stretching 57cm long – making him one of the biggest babies ever born in Australia. He’s already outgrown newborn nappies and has slipped straight into size zero clothing. With her partner Brian Liddle Sr and sister Kurriki Ellis by her side for support, Natashia powered through the seven-hour labour with…

Something classic Mishka Vodka 700mL A crisp and clean imported French vodka that complements all of your favourite mixers. + Schweppes Soda Water 1.25 Litre Bottle for $31 Russian Standard Vodka 700mL Made from the finest wheat grains and purest water to create the ultimate smooth taste. + Bundaberg Ginger Beer 10x375mL Bottles for $42 Moscow Mule Who said cocktails need to be difficult? Simply mix your favourite vodka with ginger beer and then add the juice of one lime and a few drops of bitters. Something refined Stolichnaya Vodka 700mL An iconic vodka distilled from carefully selected grains and filtered through charcoal and quartz for perfect clarity. $32.90 each 42 Below Vodka 700mL 42 Below is crafted from pure New Zealand spring water, resulting in one of the clearest…

OLD FAVE NEW TWIST Amazing apple tart APPLE & QUINCE PIE Place 1 litre water, 230g caster sugar, 1 vanilla bean and 1 lemon, halved, in a saucepan and bring to boil. Peel, quarter and core 3 quince before immediately transferring to the poaching liquid to prevent discolouration. Reduce heat and simmer 1½ hours until quince are tender and ruby-red. Drain and set aside. Peel, core and thinly slice 3 Granny Smith apples. Place in a saucepan with ½ cup caster sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon and 125ml water. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce and simmer 5-10 minutes, until apples are tender but hold their shape. Slice quince to a similar size and mix together. FOR THE PASTRY Sift 300g plain flour, 40g custard powder and 100g…

1 SQUATS Beginner With feet facing forward and shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, bottom sticking out, tummy in tight and arms out in front, squat straight down and touch your bottom onto a seat. Push up out of your heels to stand. Advanced Remove the seat and let your arms swing back, forward and upwards as you jump high into each squat. Land softly. 2 PUSH-UPS Beginner Start in a plank position, shoulders directly over your wrists, fingers facing forward, head in a neutral position, back flat and feet shoulder-width apart. Drop knees to the ground, bend your elbows and go down as far as you can, even just a little way. Advanced Push up on your toes, not your knees. Bend elbows to come down, even if only a…

Q My husband and I lost our home through rogue investors, and we buried two children five years ago. Will our chances in life improve? Hopeful Your beautiful children are happy and doing well in the spirit world. They come through with so much love for you both. They tell me that things will get much better for you and your husband within a year, and that they’ve never left you. Despite losing everything you both worked so hard for in the past, I believe you’ll always have enough to get by – upstairs is looking after you. I’m also told you will be able to own your own home again. QA few months before my dad passed away, I had a dream he was dead. When he…

SANTA CLARITA DIET Gory but hilarious, this 13-episode horror-comedy will have you squealing with laughter. Drew Barrymore stars as a suburban wife, mum and real estate agent in Santa Clarita, California, who unwittingly transforms into a zombie – meaning she has to eat human flesh to survive. The series follows her attempts to navigate life without feasting on her family! Created by My Name is Earl’s Victor Fresco and co-starring Justified’s Timothy Olyphant, this offbeat, brilliantly bizarre romp is tons of fun. Streaming on Netflix from February 3 MANCHESTERBYTHESEA An engrossing tale of one man’s grief, this movie will stay with you long after the credits roll. Casey Affleck takes the lead as Lee Chandler, who returns to his hometown after the death of his brother, and becomes reluctant guardian…

The judges might be at war but there’s one person Pete can rely on – contestant David Vu! Their friendship goes back almost four years, with David sharing a snap of the foodies hanging out at an Optus event in 2013. Pictured with their arms around each other, he joked: “What’s cookin?” The shot has led some fans to speculate whether Pete might have helped David get on the show, and whether it will give him and his partner Betty a competitive edge.…

‘Camilla is doing everything she can to fuel the Queen’s concern’ She’s a humanitarian who works incredibly hard, but despite her obvious positive qualities, Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle is being forced to prove she’s fit to become the next royal princess. Palace sources say although the actress is doing everything she can to impress the Queen and the rest of the royals, she’s on thin ice – and it’s all because of her dysfunctional family. Woman’s Day has learned senior royals are now in crisis talks, after Meghan’s half-brother Thomas Markle Jr was arrested following a drunken argument with his partner. The incident prompted an investigation into the fractured Markle clan. Leading the way is none other than Harry’s stepmother the Duchess of Cornwall, who it’s believed has had…

With her confidence and stunning good looks, it’s hard to believe that bride-to-be and part-time model Nadia is hiding a painful secret. “I’ve never met my father,” reveals the Brisbane flight attendant. “He left our lives when I was just a baby so I don’t have any memories of him.” Opening up to Woman’s Day, Nadia, 36, says her parents’ marriage broke down because of cross-cultural difficulties – her mother is Christian and her father is Muslim/Islamic Indonesian. When her parents split, her mum Carolyn made the decision to raise her two daughters alone in Adelaide. “He never had much input in our lives – financially or emotionally,” Nadia says of her father. “I could have half brothers and sisters I don’t even know about.” Despite previously searching for her…

‘Simone is worried they think life is about being seen at the right places’ After Woman’s Day revealed the antics of wild child Brooke Warne last week, her mum Simone Callahan has decided to call time on all of her children’s partying. The 47-year-old ex-wife of Shane Warne has ordered her tearaway teens – Brooke, 19, Jackson, 17, and Summer, 15 – to come home. “Simone has had enough of Brooke having a free rein and going out till all hours. She’s always been more of an authoritarian than Shane, and while she doesn’t want to lay down the law, she is worried about Brooke and the effect her partying has on her siblings,” reveals a close family friend. In the past Shane has tried to portray himself as a…

‘Even in difficult times we shared decision-making with our kids’ If Elle Macpherson thought she’d put the nasty separation from the father of her two children firmly behind her, she was sorely mistaken. The sordid details of her bitter split from Arpad Busson, which she’d fought to keep private for the past 12 years, were revealed in a New York court last week, leaving the model reeling. Elle, 52, is said to be devastated her sons Flynn, 18, and Cy, who will turn 14 this week, have been exposed to the issues that dogged her nine-year relationship with the 53-year-old French financier Arpad “Arki” Busson– which allegedly turned so ugly it led to her “wearing a wire” in case he made threats against her. Elle and Arpad began dating in…

Joanne Ratcliffe & Kirste Gordon ‘I still leave a light on for my sister, praying she comes home’ Suzie Ratcliffe has left a light on for her missing sister Joanne for the past 43 years. It’s a custom that was started by the girls’ parents Kath and Leslie, after 11-year-old Joanne and her four-year-old friend Kirste disappeared from an AFL match at Adelaide Oval on August 25, 1973. “If Joanne ever comes home, she’ll see someone waiting for her,” Suzie tells Woman’s Day. The girls were last seen with a man but, despite detectives chasing numerous leads and even publicising a $1 million reward for information, no arrest has ever been made. The girls’ bodies have never been found – sadly, it’s presumed they were abducted…

CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI & BRIE RISOTTO MAKES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS PER SERVE 2667kJ COST $$$$$ •  1 red onion, finely chopped• 1 tbsp olive oil• 1½ cups Arborio rice• 6 cups chicken stock, heated• 1 small barbecued chicken, skin removed, flesh shredded• 1 medium zucchini, batons•  125g brie, chopped• ½ cup grated parmesan• 2 tbsp thyme• crispy prosciutto, to serve 1 Saute onion 1-2 minutes in oil. Stir rice through and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat with oil. 2 Stir in 1 cup stock and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring between each addition, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is just tender. 3 Mix in chicken and zucchini and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir brie and parmesan through…

AS AN EGG CUP Craving boiled eggs and soldiers but don’t have an egg cup on hand? A shot glass is the perfect size to prop up an egg, leaving just enough space at the top to spoon out the yolk. TO CORE A PINEAPPLE Take a slice of pineapple and place your shot glass upside down on the core. Push firmly and the woody centre will pop right out. AS A CONDIMENT SERVER If you’re making burgers and chips, serve up condiments like mustard and tomato sauce in individual shot glasses – it’s a great way to contain mess.…

STEP 1 EXFOLIATE “Start by clearing debris and keep the skin on your scalp moisturised so that your hair thrives as it grows,” says hairdresser Andrew Jose. Gently massage an exfoliator in once a week for a smoother, clearer, healthier scalp. STEP 2 CLEANSE Shampooing is habitual, like brushing your teeth: you hardly think about it, but a considered sud-sesh could transform your hair. Use a shampoo that also removes product build-up and spend a few moments really massaging it in. STEP 3 TREAT Use a mask treatment once a week after shampooing to penetrate repair and nourish the hair cuticle. Try doing it when you’re soaking in a hot bath, as the steam will help to put moisture back into your hair at the same time. STEP 4 TONE…

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# TRENDING Doggie beauty Yeah, you read that right – the latest craze in pet accessories is beauty products! BOOK of the WEEK Capturing cute kitties as they fly through the air, this gorgeous book by photographer Seth Casteel is the perfect gift for cat lovers! 74% THAT’S HOW MANY AUSTRALIAN PETS REGULARLY WATCH TV, ACCORDING TO A NEW SURVEY. UNSURPRISINGLY, ANIMAL SHOWS ARE MOST POPULAR! DID YOU KNOW? Children who grow up with pets have fewer sick days than those who don’t – proving once again that pets really can boost your health.…

AMANDA SAYS Marley shows me that she passed over at the vet’s about two years ago, and assures Michaela they made the right choice. Marley knows Michaela was upset she was not there when she passed, and also knows Michaela was upset she did not get her body back. Marley explains Michaela hand-raised her, and they shared a very special bond from day one. She shows me she had a leg injury, which was a hole in the membrane making her unable to fly. Marley was so happy to be in the huge cage because it made her feel safe, and she didn’t want to leave. When Marley was released she came back with another injury, and this time she had a baby with her. Marley would bite anyone else…