Innholdsfortegnelse for 1721 i Woman's Day

As a young newspaper reporter I covered Reggie Bird’s triumphant return to Hobart after she won the first Australian series of Big Brother. Thousands of fans lined the streets wearing Reggie masks for a ticker tape parade. I even recall eating a Reggie Burger! Reggie’s life has sadly taken one tragic turn after another in the 14 years since then. We catch up with her on page 24 and find that, despite life’s many setbacks, the magnetic smile that won her so many fans back then still remains. Speaking of time flying, can you believe it’s been 12 years since Schapelle Corby was sentenced? After her enormous fight to return to Oz, she’ll be on home soil next week – only she’d rather be back in Bali! The saga continues…!…

‘I’ll never forgive him… On my mother’s grave I will get him’ For MasterChef viewers, the appeal of the series lies in its family friendly format, talented contestants and supportive judging panel. But fans were shocked to discover the dark side of the Network Ten program last week, with two of the show’s lovable judges, Matt Preston and George Calombaris, sparking controversy. While other reality shows make for drama-filled viewing, when it comes to MasterChef Australia, it seems the action takes place after the cameras stop rolling. The nightmare began to unfold when former MasterChef judge Marco Pierre White, 55 – who has previously had an entire week of the show dedicated to his visits – revealed Matt was the reason he defected to rival network Seven. The furious Michelin…

Reports surfaced last week that Karl’s split with his 46-year-old ex had come to a conclusion, with Cassandra taking $6 million while Karl got just $500,000 as part of the settlement. However, a source close to the pair insists not only is the $6 million figure “a complete lie” but the former couple are still far from sorting their finances. “You can’t apply for a divorce until you’ve been separated for 12 months and Karl walked out last July,” reveals our insider, who also alleges the story may have been planted by Karl’s friends. “I think she’s been thrown under the bus to help fix his reputation,” our source says.…

Justin’s ultimatum ‘CUT OFFBRAD ORI’LLWALK!’ A furious Justin Theroux has snapped over Jennifer Aniston’s rekindled relationship with Brad Pitt. Jen has stepped in to support her ex-husband Brad as he battles his demons and negotiates custody of his six children in the wake of his split from Angelina Jolie. It’s believed Jen was the catalyst for Brad’s decision to speak out about his battle with alcohol in a heartfelt interview earlier this month. According to our source while Jen’s husband Justin, who she wed in 2015, was initially understanding, he’s begun to question the pair’s renewed closeness. “He’s sick and tired of Jen being Brad’s constant crutch,” a source close to 45-year-old Justin tells Woman’s Day. “Jen was running to Brad’s home at his every whim and answering his late-night…

As Schapelle comes to the end of her parole period in Bali, 22-year-old Adelaide woman Cassie Sainsbury is facing a similar fate in Colombia. She was arrested at Bogata airport after officers found 5.8kg of cocaine in her luggage ahead of a flight to London. She claims she was tricked into carrying the drugs, and that she thought she’d bought 18 sets of headphones for her bridesmaids ahead of her wedding in February next year. Behind bars in the notorious El Buen Pastor prison, the personal trainer claims she is innocent, though it remains unclear exactly why she was in Colombia and who paid for her ticket to London just hours before she was due to board. Her friends and family are campaigning to raise funds for her legal representation,…

‘We are all happy, healthy and just trying to get back on track’ Looking at a relaxed and smiling Riana Tromp, it’s hard to believe that less than a year ago, she was at the centre of an extraordinary mystery road trip that gripped the nation and had police baffled. Riana, 30, is taking a break from harvesting berries on her family’s farm at Silvan, in rural Victoria, when she opens up to Woman’s Day about the bizarre chain of events her family went through last year. “We are all very embarrassed,” Riana confesses. “We didn’t want to be famous, that’s for famous people.” In what made for a gripping multiple missing persons case that bewildered police and the public, Riana’s dad Mark Tromp inexplicably took his wife Jacoba, 53,…

PORK SHOULDER RAGU WITH FETTUCCINE SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 4¼ HOURS PER SERVE 3280kJ COST $$$ • 1½kg boneless pork shoulder• 1 tbsp olive oil• 20g butter• 100g pancetta, finely chopped• 1 onion, peeled, chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• ¼ bunch oregano, tied with string• 1 tsp fennel seeds, roughly crushed• 1 tsp smoked paprika• 1 cup red wine• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes• 700g bottle tomato passata• 1 bunch kale, trimmed, chopped• 500g fettuccine• grated parmesan, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Season pork well. 2 In a medium casserole dish, heat oil and butter on high. Cook pork 6 minutes, turning on all sides, until brown. Remove from pan. 3 Add pancetta, onion and garlic to pan, saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in oregano, fennel and paprika, cook 1 minute. Pour in wine to deglaze pan. Mix in tomatoes…

Monday CRUMBED FISH ‘N’ CHIP BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS PER SERVE 2618KJ • 500g kumara, peeled, 1cm wedges• 2 zucchini, 1cm wedges• ¼ cup olive oil• 1 lemon, ½ cut into wedges• cup panko crumbs• ½ cup grated parmesan• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, plus extra leaves to serve• cup aioli, plus extra to serve• 500g (4 pieces) firm white fish fillets• 2 tbsp finely chopped cornichons• 1 tbsp capers, drained, chopped 1 Preheat oven to very hot 220°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, toss kumara and zucchini in 1 tbsp oil. Arrange in single layer on tray with lemon wedges. Season. Roast 20 minutes, until starting to colour. 3 In a bowl combine panko, parmesan, chopped parsley and remaining oil. Mix well and season. Reduce oven to hot 200°C.…

Homemade butter 1 Pour 500ml pouring cream into a small food processor. Process 2-3 minutes until it separates into yellow solids and a thin liquid (buttermilk). 2 Drain mixture in a sieve, reserving buttermilk to use for making pancakes. Rinse butter solids in iced water to remove any excess buttermilk. Press solids firmly in the sieve to remove any excess rinsing water. 3 Press butter firmly into ramekin of choice. Cover and chill for up to 10 days. Serve spread on fresh bread with jam.…

Carlisle Castle Many believe this was Arthur’s Camelot – you can even buy a replica of his sword from the gift shop. In reality, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress of England’s north-western border with Scotland. Entry from $12, english-heritage.org.uk. King Arthur’s Round Table Just south of Carlisle Castle at Eamont Bridge you’ll find this neolithic henge, from around 2000 BC. The low circular grass platform surrounded by a wide ditch is though to be Arthur’s Round Table and possibly also a jousting area. Glastonbury Before it was known for its annual music festival, this little town in the south west of England is where monks claimed to have discovered the bones of Arthur and his queen at Glastonbury Abbey. It’s also believed Excalibur was forged nearby. Tintagel Castle This…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 After last week’s full moon, you’re ready to make a few improvements. First item on the agenda might be your health. Start by making a few overdue appointments then, over the weekend, spend quality time with loved ones. As a special honesty floods the heavens, deep feelings will be revealed. Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Mars is bringing you energy to burn, so find a project and leap on in. If a friend or loved one has been bottling things up, Saturday’s stars could prompt an outpouring. People might treat you like a “Mother Confessor” at work but don’t get caught up in anything underhand. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Group pursuits should bring out your best as the weather cools, not…

ADRIANO ZUMBO The former MasterChef star came under fire earlier this month after it was revealed his company 611 Pty Ltd failed to pay its workers’ super. Some said the pressure of working on his show drove them to tears. Adriano, 35, said “first I’ve heard of it” but promised to pay. HESTON BLUMENTHAL He’s best known for his formulaic, scientific approach to cooking, but when it comes to his love-life, it’s far from straightforward. Despite ending his 28-year marriage to Zanna in 2011, their divorce was only made official this April. After the split, Heston, 50, briefly dated US cook Suzanne Pirret, before rumours he was giving it another go with Zanna. Now he’s with Frenchwoman Stephanie Gouveia. Ooh la la! NIGELLA LAWSON She’s a domestic goddess, sure, but…

Music legend Sting and his wife Trudie Styler are yet another shining example of true love surviving the test of time – and fame. The loved-up couple enjoyed a romantic date night at the exclusive Red Tango Show at the Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. And they proved they’re still completely besotted with each other after 25 years of marriage, even jumping up on stage to show off their tango skills and enjoy a dance together. Sting, 65, says a strong friendship is behind his enduring relationship with 63-year-old Trudie. “There’s no secret, we’re just lucky,” he says. “We like each other, actually.”…

When she isn’t struggling to stand up, she’s spilling out of her tight-fitting clothes and falling into waiting cars as her employees scramble to keep her upright. And concerns are mounting for Mariah Carey’s wellbeing after a source revealed the extent of her partying lifestyle. New pictures of the 47-year-old singer looking worse for wear last week are all but proof she’s been overdoing it. And an insider confirms the evening is not an isolated example. It’s understood excessive drinking mixed with large quantities of prescription painkillers is normal for the star, raising concerns she’s heading for a breakdown. Now we’re told members of her camp are desperately hoping she’ll head to rehab to curb her drinking – fast! “She’s spiralling out of control mixing painkillers, prosecco and red wine,”…

The life of a royal can be a lonely one, which is why Princess Mary has always maintained her connections with friends in Copenhagen. But Woman’s Day can reveal the Tasmanian-born royal is devastated at having to cut ties with her closest Danish friend, Caroline Fleming. Caroline, who was born a baroness, was once married to Rory Fleming – nephew of James Bond author Ian Fleming. She and Mary would talk on the phone daily, celebrate their kids’ birthdays together and go on skiing trips. But in 2015, Caroline became a reality TV star, appearing on US series Ladies of London, and she now lives a party lifestyle, often posting shots of herself topless and drinking on Instagram. A royal insider says Mary, 45, was told her friendship with 41-year-old Caroline…

‘It will be hard for her... I think she’s frightened’ Schapelle Corby is struggling with the daunting prospect of finally coming home and leaving her boyfriend and beloved pet dogs behind in Bali. While many would assume she’d never want to set foot on the resort island again after spending a large chunk of her life in appalling conditions in notorious Kerobokan Prison, Schapelle, 39, is upset that she may never be allowed to return after she is deported on May 27. She will be banned for at least six months, but it could be for much longer – separating her from Balinese paddleboarder Ben Panangian, who she met and fell in love with in jail. She’ll also be leaving behind her two best friends, dogs Luna and May. Schapelle…

‘I continue to have trust issues for fear of being abandoned’ At just five years old, Sohan Hayes could never understand why his mummy would leave him. He’d cry and get angry about it, but above all he missed her, and nothing could lessen his feelings of abandonment. His mum Prem Arpita (real name Suzanne Hayes) and her partner Ron Fewster were part of an infamous worldwide sect known as the Sannyasins, the Rajneeshees or Orange People. Led by Indian mystic Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, thousands of Aussies were enticed by the sect’s promises of enlightenment through spiritual cleansing, hedonism and sexual openness. Prem left Sohan with the WA branch of the movement to pursue enlightenment in India. The brunt of that decision has had lifelong effects for Sohan and his…

QUINCE & PISTACHIO CRUMBLE PIE SERVES 6 PREP 30 MINS + RESTING COOK 2 HOURS 50 MINS • ½ cup caster sugar• ½ cup honey• juice 1 orange• ½ tsp ground cardamom• 4 quinces, peeled, cored, sliced into eighths• 1 cup plain flour• 90g cold butter, chopped• 1 egg• thick cream, to serve CRUMBLE • ½ cup plain flour• ½ cup rolled oats• ½ cup chopped pistachio kernels• ½ cup demerera or brown sugar• 60g chilled butter, chopped 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2 In a medium baking dish, combine sugar, honey, juice and cardamom. Stir to combine. Add quince, tossing well. Cover with baking paper and foil. Bake 2 hours, stirring occasionally until quinces turn a deep pink colour and are tender. Cool. 3 Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine flour and butter. Pulse to form crumbs. Add egg and pulse until…

SERVES 10 COOK 35 MINS • 240g butter, softened• 450g plain flour• 15g baking powder• 500g sugar• 4 eggs• 2 tsp vanilla extract• 300ml milk• 90g dark chocolate, suitable for melting CARAMEL CREAM • 2 x 400g cans sweetened condensed milk• 120ml water• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder• 300ml whipped cream 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Butter 2 x 24cm-round cake tins with a little of the butter. Dust with flour. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together. 3 Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using electric beaters until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla. 4 Mixing by hand, add half the flour mixture and half the milk, beating well after each addition. Add remaining flour and milk and mix thoroughly until smooth. Beat using electric beaters, if desired, for 1…

1 Start with a master plan The beginnings of any garden – no matter the size – are so important, and installing it in stages is a great way to spread the cost. Having a landscape plan to refer to will ensure you’re heading in the right direction with a cohesive, affordable garden. 2 MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST Compost is the best additive for healthy soil, and plants grown in healthy soil always outperform their poor-soil counterparts. Making your own compost makes your garden look more vibrant and helps cut down on kitchen and garden waste, too. 3 Grow from seed Growing new plants from seed is about a tenth the cost of buying advanced ones, and the only difference is the time it takes to grow. 4 GROW YOUR…

Q My dream job is to become a special effects makeup artist or a dog trainer/whisperer and I was wondering if I would have the chance to do that? Also, what does my love-life look like? Wondering I feel your interest in special effects makeup is a good hobby, but working with animals comes naturally to you and this is something you need to consider pursuing further on a professional level. You have a good path ahead and will always do well in finance and relationships. Once you have met The One, I feel that children will come into your life. QI lost my husband a little over three years ago and can’t get past it. I still cry every week. Will someone cure what I am suffering…

Buckets of fun! A-list attendees at the 2017 MTV Awards were all hoping for some popcorn on their big night out – the coveted gong comes in the shape of everyone’s favourite movie snack! Kaley ’s terrifying leap of faith Kaley Cuoco has revealed she did a bungee jump last year in order to impress boyfriend Karl Cook and his parents. The Big Bang Theory star was holidaying in New Zealand with Karl and his family when she was forced to face her fear. “I felt like I was on The Bachelor!” Kaley says. “I’m like, ‘Am I gonna get the rose?’” Luckily, all went to plan. “I was screaming the whole way down – it was horrible, so horrible,” she recalls. “But I got the rose.” Beyonce…

Jasmine and Jack were spotted looking carefree and happy on multiple occasions Karl Stefanovic was on top of the world last month after his romantic display with younger girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough hit headlines around the country. The loved-up couple’s very public declaration of affection came as the 33-year-old model and shoe designer picked up the 42-year old father of three from LA Airport in her silver SUV. Reports followed soon after that Karl had discussed the idea of marriage with Jasmine’s father during his time in the US. But it was a very different scene at the same airport last week. Instead, it was another man accompanying Jasmine as she made the journey to LAX to board a flight bound for Sydney. Not only that, but Woman’s Day can exclusively…

Mariah is making a public spectacle of herself, her ex-fiance James Packer, 49, has not been seen once since the couple split in October 2016. His notable absence gives rise to speculation he’s embarrassed by her antics and is trying to keep a low profile. As Woman’s Day reported last year, one of the main reasons for their split was Mariah’s excessive spending and diva antics. “It started to feel a lot like she was just taking advantage of his generosity,” a source said at the time.…

Imagine waking up every morning to the sound of your alarm, excited and happy to be starting a new day. When you look in the mirror you admire your body. Everyone tells you how great you’re looking and asks what your secret is. Sound too good to be true? If you, like many other women, don’t feel this way, you may have a hormonal imbalance. Research has documented that over 40 per cent of women have an undiagnosed underactive thyroid gland. If you feel tired all the time, crave sugar, use alcohol and coffee to lift yourself, retain weight around your middle and feel the cold, you could be suffering from this problem. What Does Your Thyroid Do, and What Does This Mean For You? The thyroid gland is the…

2004 The moment Schapelle’s life changes forever in Ngurah Rai Airport , , Denpasar. 2005 In May, Schapelle is sentenced to 20 years in jail. 2005 Later that year, it’s reported she has serious mental health problems. 2008 Renae Lawrence – a member of the Bali Nine – joins her in Kerobokan. 2014 Her sentence is reduced and she is released in February to serve a three-year parole. 2016 Schapelle lives a quiet life in Bali, going to the beach and playing with her dogs.…

THAI CHICKEN & RICE SERVES 4 PER SERVE 2103kJ COST $$$ • 2 cups long-grain white rice• 1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves• cup sweet chilli sauce• 1 tbsp fish sauce• 1 tbsp soy sauce• ½ cup lime juice• 2cm piece fresh ginger, grated• 2 x 10cm sticks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped• 4 x 170g chicken breast fillets• 1 small red capsicum, seeded, finely chopped 1 Cook rice in large saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, until just tender. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, coarsely chop 2 tbsp of mint and reserve. Blend or process remaining mint with sauces, juice, ginger and lemongrass until smooth. 3 Cook chicken in batches on heated oiled grill plate or barbecue, until browned both sides and cooked through. 4 Toss capsicum through cooked rice. Divide among serving plates and top with chicken. Drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle…

Get your fingers sticky with these honey, soy and ginger ribs STOCK In a large pan, put 1 whole garlic bulb cut in half, 6 spring onions, 1 large knob ginger cut into chunks, 1 halved long red chilli, 10cm piece kombu, 1 halved brown onion, 500ml soy sauce, 5 litres water. Bring to the boil. Simmer 2 hours, skimming off scum that comes to the surface. Remove from heat, cool. Rinse 1kg pork ribs (cut into 7-8 racks), pat dry. Place ribs in stock and simmer on medium-high 90 minutes. When done, the meat will fall away from the bone. Remove pan from heat and let ribs cool in stock. Use a slotted spoon to transfer ribs to a bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours. Strain stock into a container and…

Downturned eyes Katie Holmes The outer corner is lower than the inner, a la Katie. Your eyes can look heavy because of excess skin, saggy upper lids and crow’s-feet. YOUR ANTI-AGEING AMMO Dr LeWinn’s Private Formula Nourish & Renew Firming Eye Cream $49.95 contains aloe vera to deflect light and smooth skin. Murad Eye Lift Firming Treatment $124 – like an eyelift in a bottle, this gel and eye pad combo plumps and lifts skin. Round eyes Reese Witherspoon If you have a heavier bottom lid like Reese, or can see white under your pupils, it’s likely you have round eyes – which can start to look hollow as you age, so fine lines and darkness are a real concern. YOUR ANTI-AGEING AMMO To brighten dark circles…

• Shakti Mat Based on the principle of acupressure, the Shakti Mat is a padded cotton mat studded with hundreds of spiky discs that you lie on to help to ease tension in your back and neck. After two weeks, users report a 98 per cent reduction in pain. $69, shaktimats.com.au. Best for Easing muscle tension and stress. • Spinal decompression therapy This new treatment is non-invasive (unlike surgery) and helps to reduce back pain using a harness which relieves compression in the spine. Patients often experience a 50 per cent reduction in pain straight after treatment. Visit sthc.com.au for more info. Best for Treating disc compression or herniation and osteoarthritis. • Acupuncture Back pain is the most common reason people try acupuncture. It may look a bit scary, but the…

AMANDA SAYS Eddie tells me she is female and when Terri first met her, Eddie was living with a dog and another cat that didn’t like her. Terri came to house-sit and Eddie loved Terri from the start. Terri’s mum, who passed a long time ago, comes through with a cat called Lucy Bell. This cat tells me she lived with Terri years ago and passed at 19 years old from renal problems. I felt Lucy Bell brought Eddie and Terri together. I then see a man passed over who tells me he is Terri’s husband, Michael, and that he had a stroke 20 years ago and then lung cancer. Michael tells me that he passed over about six years ago. Eddie is fussy with her food and when Terri…

Since making their emotional debut on The Last Resort last week, Gold Coast couple Jodie and Stu have struck a chord with thousands of viewers. After eight years of what Jodie, 34, describes as a “fairytale” marriage, and the birth of their two beautiful little girls, tragedy struck when Stu, 39, was involved in a serious accident in 2015. It left him bedridden for a year and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and triggered the couple’s “sexless marriage” – which led Jodie to sign up for the show. “When the accident happened I had a five-week old baby, as well as my firstborn,” says Jodie. “I had a lot on my shoulders and it was a really hard year.” Now Woman’s Day can reveal the couple have experienced even more…

$182,000 J.Lo spares no expense when it comes to her annual beauty budget. No wonder she looks a million bucks! Stomach $495 Daily shake from her BodyLab brand. Skin $8850 Monthly luxury body scrub, and daily lotions. Tan $11,340 Blend of La Mer creme and foundation. Hair $15,140 Six-weekly cut and colour with hair gurus Marco Maranghello and Rita Hazan. Brows $800 Monthly shaping, tinting and waxing. Makeup $24,500 Make-up artist Mary Phillips, plus luxe products. Face $10,500 Non-surgical facelifts and various pricey ointments. Booty $110,000 Trainers Tracy Anderson and David Kirsch – four sessions a week at $500 a pop!…