Innholdsfortegnelse for 1709 i Woman's Day

For someone with a spectacularly bad track record on the marriage front, it’s no surprise I’m totally hooked on Nine’s Married at First Sight! And judging by the calls I’ve been getting from friends asking me for the latest MAFS goss, I’m not alone. Well, this week our entertainment reporter Lucy sure delivers (p8). From a drug scandal to a shock pregnancy and one very messy love triangle, to say the trainwreck relationships on screen will make you feel better about your own love life is an understatement. In other baby news, we’re thrilled for George Clooney and his stunning wife Amal, who are now into their second trimester with twins! Not as excited as the happy couple though, who’ve splurged $3 million on a fairytale nursery in preparation for…

‘Mum and Dad have tried to look after him so much’ Swimming champion Grant Hackett was reeling from a series of personal crises including the breakdown of his most recent love affair, but it was the heartache of being separated from his children that sent him out of control last week. Grant, 36, returned to his home on the Gold Coast after failing to see the twins, downcast, angry and disappointed, and turned to the bottle for solace – which ultimately saw him taken out of his parents’ house in handcuffs last Wednesday. He was arrested around midday after reports he’d flown into a violent rage and was seen stabbing a knife into a chopping block in the kitchen of his “terrified” parents, Nev and Margie, who felt they had…

BRAD PITT George and Brad bonded on the set of Ocean’s Eleven in 2000 and their friendship has remained solid. It’s believed George admires Brad’s parenting skills and thinks he’d make a young and fun godfather. CINDY CRAWFORD A valued friend and confidant, George and Amal know supermodel Cindy would make one gorgeous godmother. “I had to keep that in for months!” Cindy said of the couple’s exciting news. RANDE GERBER Cindy’s husband has been George’s best mate for more than 20 years now. So strong is their bromance that they bought neighbouring properties in Mexico and started a tequila business together!…

‘I’d eat every half an hour whether I was hungry or not’ ‘My school friends don’t recognise me!’ Georgie James was the self-confessed “fattest girl in school”. By the time she was in year nine, she weighed 140kg and had outgrown the largest size school uniform available. “I would eat every half an hour whether I was hungry or not. A family-size lasagne would disappear in an hour, and I only stopped eating Pringles when my hand grew too big to fit inside the cylinder!” says Georgie, now 21, who also admits to comfort eating after her dad passed away in 2010. It was in year 10 that Georgie decided to write to a naturopath, who over the next five months helped her change her eating habits, putting an end…

BACON, EGG & PUMPKIN FEAST BRUSCHETTA SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 45 MINUTES •  300g Jap pumpkin, cut into 1cm slices• 275g cherry truss tomatoes• 6 slices short-cut rindless bacon• 2 tbsp olive oil• 2 tbsp white vinegar• 6 eggs• 150g baby spinach leaves• 1 long Afghan flatbread SPINACH SALSA VERDE • 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves• cup olive oil• 30g baby spinach leaves• 1 garlic clove, crushed• 2 anchovy fillets, chopped finely• 1 tsp baby capers• 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Oil and line two large oven trays with baking paper. Place pumpkin and tomatoes on one tray and bacon on the other. Drizzle trays with half oil. Season pumpkin with salt and pepper. Season bacon with pepper. Roast 20 minutes, swapping trays halfway through, until pumpkin is tender, tomatoes softened slightly and bacon golden. Cover to…

CHILLI & CORIANDER CALAMARI SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 953kJ COST •  500g squid hoods• 1 bunch coriander, stems, roots chopped, leaves reserved• 2 tbsp vegetable oil• 3cm fresh ginger, peeled, grated• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 fresh long red chilli• 1 tsp finely grated lime zest• 2 bunch asparagus, trimmed, 4cm lengths•  250g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered• 1 tbsp fish sauce• 1 tbsp lime juice• steamed brown rice, lime wedges, to serve 1 Insert knife into squid tube and cut along seam. Open out, scraping off any intestinal tract and any excess membrane. Using a long sharp knife on a slight angle, score squid tubes diagonally at 2mm intervals and crossways in opposite direction to create a fine diamond pattern. Slice into diagonal pieces. 2 In a large non-metallic bowl, combine squid, coriander stems…

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1 ENERGY ADJUSTMENT THERAPY It may sound a little “woo-woo”, but Hollywood hotties Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts and Jessica Biel are all fans. The aim is to release any energy “blockages” in your body, to boost your general wellbeing. A bit like reiki, during an energy adjustment the practitioner scans your body either using their hands or, sometimes, carefully placed crystals, for an hour, to rebalance energy flow and promote deep relaxation. 2 SALT THERAPY This once little known treatment is gaining popularity. Traditionally used to treat a range of respiratory conditions from lung disease to asthma, salt therapy can also help painful skin conditions like eczema. You essentially relax in a special room and breathe in dry salty air for around 45 minutes. Aussie model Megan Gale…

Spiders Spiders are feared by most humans, but not our pets. Why? Animals have a few factors in their favour. Firstly, their fur: getting through it with those tiny fangs wouldn’t be easy. Secondly, while the venom of spiders such as redbacks and funnel-webs may be potentially fatal to humans, it has next to no effect on pets. They’re able to metabolise it very quickly and ensure no toxic components reach their blood stream or nervous system. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR Although the majority of spider bites cause next to no symptoms, in pets that are sensitive or even allergic, you may see the following… • Localised area of pain • Localised area of swelling • Two small puncture marks • A small skin wound that fails to heal…

Q My wife left me for another man she has since married. I only see our children every other weekend now. What was once a supportive friendship between us has turned nasty. Do you see any reconciliation, of our friendship at least? Will I ever get a 50/50 care arrangement with our kids? Unsure You’ll reach mutual ground with your ex for the sake of your children, but I’m afraid she’s not looking for friendship. When she left it was a difficult time for you emotionally, and on some level I feel you’re still healing from this. I’m told that very soon you’ll have a sudden breakthrough with your shared care arrangement, and you’ll spend more equal time with your children. Your efforts will pay off. I sense there’s…

Fifi’s fun family affair Could Fifi’s daughter Trixie be any cuter?! It’s pretty clear her mum, radio star Fifi, and half-sister Jaimi Lee agree the three-year-old is about as adorable as they come! The trio enjoyed some quality time when Jaimi – who shares dad Grant Kenny with Trixie – flew from her Sunshine Coast home to Melbourne for a bit of sibling bonding. Gust the two of us! The Olsen twins took on the wind… and the wind won! Normally immaculate Mary-Kate and Ashley proved even celebs aren’t immune to a strong northwesterly. Hey there, Shorty… Cheeky chef Curtis couldn’t resist resting his hand on MasterChef star George’s head when the pair enjoyed a night out together. Don’t worry George, all the best things come in small packages! Colour…

Hopeless romantic! Greeting his cute new girlfriend at Brisbane Airport with a fresh rose, former Married at First Sight groom Jonathan could barely contain his excitement as she walked off the plane and jumped into his arms. “They were extremely loved-up,” tells one fan who spotted the reality star. Michael: I can’t work anymore! Australia’s pickiest man Michael returned to Perth, where he works as a stripper, after ending his TV marriage. Now one of his clients has revealed he’s taking some time out from the job: “Too many people were trying to take photos of him, so he’s not returning until the show finishes.” Cheryl’s plastic surgery nightmare! Old pics of Cheryl have surfaced – and the Gold Coast babe is almost unrecognisable! “I’ve obviously had my breasts done”…

‘The father of the unborn child was Yves Montand’ Fifty-five years after the death of the iconic pin-up, it has been sensationally alleged that Marilyn Monroe fell pregnant to a married co-star. Never-before-seen photos showing Marilyn in what appears to be the early stages of pregnancy have rocked fans around the world. The colour slides were taken in July 1960 when Marilyn, then aged 34, was filming The Misfits at Fox Studios in New York. She died two years later at just 36. Although she was married to playwright Arthur Miller at the time of the photos, it’s claimed Italian-French actor Yves Montand was the father of the baby, which she tragically lost months later. The explosive revelations came to light when the six jaw-dropping photos indicating a pregnancy were…

‘Jasmine plans to meet Karl’s family while she’s in Australia’ Karl Stefanovic’s new love, Jasmine Yarbrough, has jetted into Sydney and straight into his arms. After Woman’s Day broke the news the couple have been dating since December, friends say Karl, 42, and Jasmine, 33, couldn’t wait any longer to be together. Rather than hold off until April, when she’d planned to fly home for the wedding of Karl’s brother Peter, Jasmine arrived in Sydney last week after the pair decided they needed to be side by side – and out in public – now. Our source says the pair have also pressed fast forward on their plans to introduce Jasmine to Karl’s family and friends. “Jasmine plans to meet Karl’s family and get closer to them over the next…

WHISKY CARAMEL SPONGE ROLL SERVES 10 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line a 25 x 30cm Swiss roll pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 3 eggs until frothy. Gradually add ½ cup caster sugar, beating until mixture is thick and pale and holds its shape (10 minutes). Combine 2/3 cup sifted self-raising flour and 1 tsp ground ginger and fold lightly into egg mixture, followed by 2 tbsp boiling water. Pour mixture evenly into pan. Bake 10-12 minutes until sponge springs back when touched lightly. Place a piece of baking paper large enough to fit sponge on a bench. Sprinkle with ¼ cup caster sugar. Turn cake onto paper, trim edges, brush with ¼ cup whisky and…

# TRENDING BREAKFAST SALADS! Who said salad was only for lunch? Here are two ways to get your greens in first thing… PUMPKIN, GOAT’S CHEESE & AVOCADO SALAD (SERVES 2) Preheat oven to hot, 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Melt 1 tbsp coconut oil in a roasting pan, then add ½ small pumpkin, peeled and cut into wedges, and roast 25-30 minutes until tender. Place roasted pumpkin, 40g crumbled goat’s cheese and 1 sliced avocado on a pile of rocket. Add a boiled or poached egg. Scatter with flat-leaf parsley and chilli flakes to serve. VEGAN BREAKFAST SALAD (SERVES 2) In a non-stick pan, saute 200g mushrooms in 1 tbsp coconut oil, 4-5 minutes. Grill 100g tempeh 2-3 minutes. Whisk together juice of ½ lemon, 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, 3…

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1 HAPPIER WITH GRETCHEN RUBIN Practical advice for dealing with everyday issues such as loss or finding five minutes’ peace, from the author of The Happiness Project – and her sister. 2 THE MELISSA AMBROSINI SHOW This health expert’s enlightening interviews with some of the world’s leading wellness figures will leave you feeling inspired to make lifestyle tweaks after every single episode. 3 THE WELLNESS GUYS SHOW Only got 30 minutes? This one’s for you. From improving your gut health to feeling happier, each podcast addresses something different, making it the perfect intro to the world of wellbeing.…

AMANDA SAYS Auggie tells me he’s suffered many ailments over the past few years. He’s now completely lost his eyesight, which started to deteriorate about four years ago. This doesn’t seem to bother him and I feel he’ll be around for a while yet. He knows his ailments are becoming worse but he isn’t in any pain. He tells me that Debbie now has a cataract in her right eye and he was worried he may have given it to her. I assure him this is not the case, and Debbie is quite blown away that he even knew about it. Auggie has been with Debbie and his dad, Debbie’s husband, since he was a puppy, and tells me he chose Debbie as she kept going back to his picture.…

He’s regarded as one of the most trusted faces on TV, and in his new series, Murder Uncovered, Michael Usher becomes a voice for victims searching for the truth behind some of our country’s most heinous crimes. Featuring previously unseen interviews with the victims’ families and police, as well as unearthed crime scene footage, Seven’s series reveals the key information that brought some of our worst killers to justice. Each episode follows a different case and aims to blow open the most infamous crimes in Australian history, including those committed by killer couple David and Catherine Birnie in the 1980s. “I’m sitting on more than 25 hours’ worth of interviews – it takes a lot of time, patience and commitment,” says Michael, who isn’t just the show’s presenter but also…

DANIEL MORGAN MURDER If conspiracies, corruption and phone hacking scandals are your bag, then this 10-part podcast has it all. In 1987, private investigator Daniel Morgan told friends he’d uncovered evidence of corruption within the London Police, which he planned to share with the media. Days later, he was murdered. Three decades on, Daniel’s family are still desperately searching for answers. Where to listen: untoldmurder.com or via SoundCloud BOWRAVILLE This heart-wrenching series looks at the murders of Evelyn Greenup, Colleen Walker-Craig and Clinton Speedy-Duroux – three children all killed within five months of one another and all living on the same street. Narrated by The Australian’s crime reporter Dan Box. Where to listen: soundcloud.com/ bowraville SEARCHING FOR RACHEL Nineteen years after Queensland teenager Rachel Antonio went missing, her body still…

She’s admitted to being “intensely emotional” about parenting her children. And Nicole Kidman’s decision to introduce her daughter Faith – who was born thanks to a surrogate – to the woman who carried her is thought to have followed months of careful deliberation. Woman’s Day has learned 49-year-old Nicole recently set up a meet-and-greet with the woman who carried Faith six years ago. Insiders reveal the touching introduction took place at Nicole and husband Keith Urban’s home in Nashville, where Faith, now six, feels most confident and relaxed. “It was incredibly emotional,” a source close to the actress tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “Nic and her surrogate had difficulty holding back tears. Faith wasn’t fazed by it at all, but she did ask lots of questions afterwards.” It’s thought the meeting…

Karl’s so in love with Jasmine that he’s even broken the news of his new relationship to estranged wife Cassandra. “That was a big step for Karl,” our source confides. Adding to the blow, Cass is worried Karl might want to sell the $7 million Cremorne home they bought shortly before splitting. “It’s really tough for Cass; she’s worried about the future and what this new relationship might mean for her. She knows it’s ridiculous to even think about it, but she can’t help worrying she’s going to be homeless!”…

43% OF WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVE LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS. EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! If diagnosed early, 80% women have an chance of surviving past the five-year mark. Learn to recognise the symptoms, which include abdominal or pelvic pain, increased abdominal size or persistent bloating, needing to urinate frequently, or feeling full after eating a small amount. If you have one or more of these symptoms over a four-week period, consult your GP.…

PORK MEATBALLS WITH CAPSICUM FATTOUSH SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2224kJ COST PER SERVE $2.70 •  200g ciabatta, sliced, torn into bite-sized pieces• 500g pork sausages, one end snipped• 330g jar roasted capsicum, drained, roughly chopped• 1 red onion, finely sliced• 1 large cucumber, chopped 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Spray bread with olive oil. Bake 5-10 minutes until golden and toasted. Set aside to cool. 3 Meanwhile, squeeze meat from sausage casings. Roll meat into balls. Arrange on tray. 4 Heat a frying pan on high. Spray with olive oil. Cook meatballs 10-12 minutes, turning, until golden all over and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. 5 In a large bowl, toss capsicum, onion, cucumber, croutons and meatballs together.…

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IF YOU’RE … A HEALTH NEWBIE You’ve recently given up sugary milk chocolate for dark, and your spice rack’s got a new member in trendy turmeric SWAP CANOLA OIL FOR COCONUT OIL “Vegie oils contain trans fats, which are highly toxic, so coconut oil’s a much healthier option,” says Sydney-based nutritionist Zak Sztor. SWITCH CEREAL FOR A GREEN SMOOTHIE “Cereals are loaded with refined sugar,” says Zak. He suggests a green smoothie made with nuts, oats, banana, spinach and milk. TRY PROTEIN BALLS When hunger strikes, skip the bickie jar and opt for protein balls instead. Pack them with nuts, seeds and good-quality cacao and you’ll be guilt-free at 3pm! DITCH REGULAR PASTA White pasta is stripped of fibre, iron and B vitamins in processing. Try low-carb zucchini noodles or…

Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Ever wished you could alter the past? We all live with regrets, but this week’s stars might bring a second chance. At least you’ll put things right. As Mercury shifts into Pisces, your confidence should receive a power-packed boost – just don’t get too carried away on the spending front! Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Opinions may be flying, but flare-ups this week could prompt a crucial reappraisal. Over-expanding might be your greatest danger, so think twice before you commit to more. Feeling stressed? Go for a walk or revisit a good book. Answers will bubble to the surface as you unwind and relax. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Creating harmony may be a priority this week, but with Mars firing up…

With a career spanning more than two decades, Leila McKinnon has covered it all – from interviewing Hollywood stars to confronting shonky tradesmen as a reporter on A Current Affair. But don't let her gentle demeanour fool you: Leila’s no pushover! In her latest role in Murder Calls, the 44-year-old is narrating the heart-wrenching stories and unrelenting determination of Australian detectives, hoping to solve some of the country’s high-profile murder cases. The true-crime documentary series uses previously unreleased phone calls from witnesses, the public, the perpetrators, and even from some of the victims to revisit the cases. “I find true crime really captivating to watch – both the heart of it, which is the victims and their families, and delve into the investigative part. You get to listen to the…