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This week every year I’m always on the search for inspiring stories of men and women who have served our country, and during my time as editor-in-chief I’ve had the pleasure of bringing you some truly touching tributes. But as our news team searched for heroic stories to share in this Anzac issue, it occurred to me that all men and women of any war, at any time, past or present, deserve to have their stories told. So we told our own stories – from the incredible tale of our sub-editor Sophie’s great, great-uncle Robert who lost his life in WWI in France and was finally laid to rest in 2010 after his body was identified using her grandmother’s DNA, to my own grandpa Gerald O’Sullivan who survived a mustard…
Star in stripes It’s all systems go for Oprah Winfrey, while racing to an interview in New York. The TV mogul – who looks svelte and stylish after dropping 20kg with Weight Watchers – is promoting her new movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Up, up and away The sky’s the limit when Thor star Chris Hemsworth is your dad! India, four, got a superhero push as the pair spent an afternoon at the park in their beachside home of Byron Bay. Great minds Duchess Kate was in her element as she congratulated the runners completing the London marathon. This year’s event raised money for Heads Together, a charity that aims to tackle the stigma associated with mental health issues. Getting in the swing of things It looks like…
Fifi Box couldn’t hide her sheer joy at having Grant Kenny by her side after he surprised her with a romantic dash to her home in Melbourne to declare that he wanted to make it official. “She’s been so cool, patient and just loving Grant from a distance for so long, she was completely blindsided by Grant’s sudden display of romance,” one of Fifi’s Neighbours co-stars revealed exclusively to Woman’s Day. “Grant’s always struggled with committing long-term to Fifi – let’s not forget, they made a pact to never discuss their relationship publicly and now here he is saying he’s wanting to make a go of it.” During the romantic short break they looked like a couple very much in love as they embraced their new family life together. Onlookers…
‘Losing my mum at age 12 has had quite a serious effect…’ For two decades, Prince Harry appeared to be the fun-loving, happy-go-lucky royal every girl wanted to date and every guy wanted to be. But behind the scenes Harry was falling apart, his emotional state so precarious that he came agonisingly close to what he calls “a complete breakdown” several times. The extraordinary extent of the 32-year-old’s suffering came to light last week in an unprecedented interview, where he opened up about years of suppressed grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana, during which he revealed his fragile emotional state almost pushed him over the edge. “I can safely say that losing my mum at the age of 12, and therefore shutting down all of my emotions…
The announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement just edged tantalisingly closer! Last week’s revelation that Meghan will attend Pippa Middleton’s wedding on May 20 after all has royal watchers tipping an official engagement announcement any day. This and the other exciting developments in recent weeks are a sure sign her transformation into a princess is now well underway. Timeline • APRIL 7 Meghan shuts down her lifestyle blog The Tig. • APRIL 12 Harry arrives at Meghan’s house in Toronto, Canada, for the Easter weekend. • APRIL 16 Meghan asks producers for a week off from filming Suits, so she can attend Pippa Middleton’s wedding in May. • APRIL 17 She ends her contract as ambassador of Canadian clothing brand Reitmans. • MAY 15-22…
‘Nic worries Keith might be caught up in all Carrie’s marriage troubles’ Nicole Kidman’s life is in turmoil, amid reports the woman she’s always feared could steal her husband away is single once more. Nashville-based country music star Carrie Underwood hasn’t been seen with her husband of seven years, Mike Fisher, since August 2016, and speculation is rife that she and the ice-hockey star – who share two-year-old son Isaiah – have parted ways. Now, in what can only be described as Nicole’s worst nightmare, her husband Keith Urban appears to be getting closer than ever to long-time friend Carrie, 34, with whom he’s always shared incredible chemistry on and off stage. Keith’s close bond with Carrie, was on show for all to see at the CMA Awards earlier this…
