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Olivia Newton-John has been a big part of my world for as long as I can remember. When I was young I wanted to be her character Sandy in Grease, and I recall poring over stories about her life in Hollywood, her Koala Blue store, her marriage to Matt Lattanzi, her daughter Chloe, and her shock cancer diagnosis in 1992 at the age of 43. Since working at Woman’s Day, I’ve read and edited countless stories about her life, her love for Patrick McDermott and new hubby John Easterling, and her tireless work for cancer charities. And I was lucky enough to be present when she was formally named a National Living Treasure in 2012. So to hear she is once again facing a battle against the hideous disease that…

‘It was horrid. I wouldn’t want to put my worst enemy through it’ She has stuck it out for more than 12 years as a controversial and highly scrutinised member of the royal family. Through it all, the Duchess of Cornwall has been determined to ignore the haters and uphold her public duties. But last week cracks began to appear as Camilla gave an unprecedented interview in which she revealed the extent of her struggle with life in the public eye. Insiders say the pressure on Charles’s wife – who is often blamed for the breakdown of his marriage to Princess Diana in 1996 – has been increasing in the lead-up to the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death. And we’re told Camilla is so fed up with the increased scorn…

The royal family demands absolute loyalty from their staff, but the resignation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s housekeeper last week has left some palace officials fearing the couple’s privacy may be compromised. Sadie Rice, 35, has been cooking, cleaning and shopping for Kate and William for two years, but is said to have called it quits because the job became “too demanding”. Now an insider claims she’s tempted to tell what living with the future king and queen and their kids, Prince George, three, and Princess Charlotte, two, was really like. “Kate’s petrified about the secrets Sadie could spill and the revelations she’ll expose – especially given the fact she left because she was feeling overworked,” a palace insider says. “Other staff members have warned Kate that Sadie…

Even before Woman’s Day revealed the first photo of Schapelle back home in Australia, everyone was talking about her incredible “freedom makeover”, with potential suitors last week even declaring their love for her online. She certainly looks a different woman now to the one who was snapped seven years ago when she attended a Christmas service in Kerobokan Prison. Mercedes says her sister hasn’t had any plastic surgery – although she has joked about her eyelash extensions on an Instagram post.…

Has this year’s series produced the most hated contestants to date? Many viewers think so, with some likening Nicole, Fiona, Troy and Bec to the Mean Girls characters in a hilarious meme! After Nicole and Fiona’s catty comments on the show and Troy and Bec’s shock exit – dubbed TV’s biggest meltdown of the year – one fan wrote, “The two girls are two of the nastiest, most malicious and bitter people I’ve ever observed, and Bec and Troy are not much better.” Another branded Nicole and Fiona the “lowest of the low” after the duo hoped Andrew’s horrifying accident would give them an advantage. Nicole and Fiona’s behaviour didn’t shock Andrew’s girlfriend of four years, Tess. “I’m not really that surprised they saw it as a possible opportunity to…

‘Perry is a true gentleman and a real champion’ Their romance seemed to be a fairytale, as unlucky-in-love swimmer Susie Maroney found her match in Perry Cross, the campaigning quadriplegic with a heart of gold. However just months after tying the knot in an intimate ceremony in Byron Bay in November, the pair have split. “Perry’s a wonderful inspiration as everyone knows and a beautiful man, but I really don’t want to say anything more at this stage,” Susie, 42, said after announcing the break-up, with Perry’s friends telling Woman’s Day that the inspirational speaker is coping well with the sad news. “Perry is very upset but he has some good friends and family that are there with him, through thick and thin,” an old rugby mate of Perry’s tells…

‘The procedure was new… they told my husband it was risky’ One morning nine years ago, Darlene McLeod walked downstairs to say good morning to her family and suddenly collapsed on the kitchen floor. “Mum, you’re so silly,” she vaguely remembers hearing her then nine-year-old daughter Sarah say as she lost consciousness. But it wasn’t a practical joke. As Darlene drifted in and out of consciousness, unable to speak or move her right side, her husband instinctively knew she was having a stroke and called for help. In a matter of hours, the fit and healthy 44-year-old was deteriorating on the operating table of Royal Adelaide Hospital. “The doctors found a hole in my heart and said that was the reason for the stroke,” Darlene says. “If I didn’t have…

‘[Bone broth] is a winter miracle detox drink’ Gwyneth Paltrow When it comes to maintaining good health, there’s nothing more important than a healthy gut. In fact, experts now believe the gut is so important to our overall wellbeing they’re referring to it as our “second brain”. With the latest research showing that our gut influences everything from our weight to our mood, health experts agree that looking after our second brain is the most important action we can take to keep our health on track. The key to unlocking good gut health, however, is in understanding our microbiome – the more than 100 trillion bacteria that live inside our gut. “Together they add up to roughly the same number of cells as the rest of your body…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Ready to pour it out? Once you start, you won’t be able to stop, so be careful who you’re with. Alternatively, grab a notebook and jot down your thoughts (creative types might tap into hidden talents!) If you’re trying to ditch a bad habit, start on Sunday and let the cosmos give you a helping hand. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 With the moon and Mars firing up your determination you’ll have energy to burn this month. By early spring, you may be running marathons! On the home front, a difficult decision might suddenly seem obvious, thanks to a woman’s advice. You don’t have to be strong all the time. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Your chart is beginning to glow! Friday’s…

The Habibs are back in Vaucluse for a second season, and fans can expect even more laughs this time around. Here, Kat Hoyos (Layla) opens up about her life on screen and off… What do you love most about playing Layla? She’s so different to me. And she’s made me realise what it takes to look so immaculate every day. With Layla, she has so much going on – the makeup, the hair, the jewellery. My mum’s the same – she takes two to three hours to get ready! How does your boyfriend Rhys deal with your ever-increasing fame? I’m lucky because his dad is Garry Jack, who was a very well known footballer. He understands what it’s like to have someone so close to him in the spotlight. He’s…

Wanted fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Rebecca Gibney’s popular drama returns for a second season, and it promises to be even more intense than the first. The latest instalment picks up with Lola (Rebecca) and Chelsea (Geraldine Hakewill) still on the run. But this time they’ve become the hunters as they set out to save Lola’s son David (Charles Cottier), whose life is in danger. Charles, 24, says filming the second season was a privilege. “We shot in some amazing locations – Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We have the best cast and crew, and it feels like we’re a big family.” WANTED MONDAY, 8.40PM, SEVEN…

Prince William’s emotional interview in British GQ magazine last week is thought to have pushed an already strained Camilla to breaking point. In the chat to promote his mental health charity Heads Together, William revealed dealing with the loss of his mother in the public eye was tough, and expressed his deep regret that Diana would never know his wife and children. For Camilla, whose own candid interview was released just days earlier, the move came as yet another blow, and it’s believed she felt it may have been a direct attempt to turn public favour away from her.…

‘People are saying it’s just a matter of time…’ Chivalrous Dr Chris Brown has spent the past few months gallantly trying to keep his new relationship out of the public eye for the sake of his “beautiful but shy” girlfriend Kendall Bora. But it seems the smitten pair are finally ready to let the world see exactly how in love they are. They were spotted looking happy and relaxed on a Bondi Beach date last week. “Kendall is very shy and she doesn’t want any fuss about their relationship, but they’re 100 per cent happy and very serious,” tells a friend. “She gets on famously with his parents and has been to see them a few times. They approve.” In fact, friends believe Chris – who previously dated Home And…

‘I really don’t like him. I think he’s a narcissist’ For years it’s been rumoured that the Church of Scientology, of which Tom Cruise is a high-ranking member, has been actively involved in his love life. And sources have claimed Tom is now working with the church again in a bid to find wife number four. Recently, actress and former Scientologist Cathy Schenkelberg spoke out about her own unknowing audition for the role. She claims that members of the church hired her to do a video disseminating Scientology beliefs to non-Scientologists in 2003, and that she later discovered she’d been an unwitting candidate to be the next Mrs Cruise. “The guy running the camera asked me, ‘What do you think of Tom Cruise?’ I was like, ‘I really don’t like…

TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY BACON SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 3645kJ COST $$ • 24 gow gee wrappers• 500g Italian sausages, meat removed from casings• 60g baby spinach leaves• 1 tbsp thyme leaves• finely grated parmesan, to serve CREAMY BACON SAUCE • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil• 4 rashers rindless bacon, finely chopped• 1 onion, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 tbsp plain flour• 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Working in 6 batches, lay out gow gee wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Spoon heaped tsps sausage meat into centre of each wrapper. Brush edges with a little water. Fold, pressing into a semicircle and sealing edges. Then bring ends together, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and sausage meat, to make tortellini. 2 Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. In…

BLACK FOREST PUDDING SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS Lightly grease an 8-cup pudding basin with lid. Line base with baking paper. In a small bowl using an electric mixer, beat 125g softened butter, ½ cup caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla together until creamy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Lightly fold in 2 cups sifted self-raising flour, ¾ cup milk, 1 cup frozen pitted cherries and 100g chopped black forest chocolate. Spoon into basin. Cover with baking paper and lid. Place into a large saucepan. Fill with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides. Simmer on low 1½ hours until cooked when tested (add extra water when required). CHOCOLATE SAUCE Meanwhile in a small saucepan, stir 100g…

The problem HEV damage We spend our lives trying to protect ourselves from UVA and UVB rays, but now there’s a new threat on the block: HEV (high-energy visible) light. It comes in concentrated form from your computer and phone screens and can penetrate more deeply into your skin than even the sun’s rays, causing free-radical damage which leaves you with a loss of collagen, increased redness and pigmentation. The blue light can also mess with your circadian rhythm and make it harder to sleep. LOWER YOUR RISK Try to keep your devices as far from your face as possible, especially before bed. Also, try to minimise phone use outdoors, as the screen can reflect UV light onto your face – double whammy! YOUR COMBAT KIT Boost your skin’s collagen…

DAY 1 BEFORE BREAKFAST Lee’s morning elixir Mix together apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, ginger and Lee’s Heal Your Gut Diatomaceous Earth powder (from superchargedfood.com). BREAKFAST Smoothie Blend berries, almond or coconut milk, greens, lime and almond butter. LUNCH Green bean soup Roast beans then pop in a saucepan with stock, coconut milk, cumin, a squeeze of lemon and apple cider vinegar. Blend and serve. DINNER Sardine and avocado mash In a bowl, mash sardines, avocado, lemon juice and a crushed garlic clove with a fork until well combined. Serve with fresh lemon cheeks. DAY 2 BREAKFAST Supercharged green smoothie Blend leafy greens, frozen berries and cinnamon with nut milk. LUNCH Asparagus soup Blend asparagus with ginger, turmeric and stock. DINNER Baked salmon with broccoli and sauerkraut DESSERT Cheat’s berry…

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK - SEASON 5 After last year’s explosive finale, which saw one of Litchfield’s favourite inmates, Poussey Washington (Samira Wiley) senselessly killed by a prison guard, season five promises even more drama as the inmates stage a full-scale rebellion to fight for their rights and gain control of the prison. Meanwhile, Australian bad girl Ruby Rose returns as sassy Stella Carlin, threatening to upset Piper Chapman’s (Taylor Schilling) new-found harmony with her girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon). Available on Netflix, June 9 FIFTY SHADES DARKER: UNMASKED EDITION Jamie Dornan is back as Christian Grey in the second instalment of E L James’s erotic series. The hunk’s attempts to win back Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) are interrupted when shadowy figures from his past – Jack Hyde (Eric…

‘Olivia needs every ounce of her energy to fight it’ She’s regarded as one of the most talented people in the music industry, but more than that, Olivia Newton-John is loved for her beautiful soul and her unbreakable spirit. Last week, Australia’s favourite singer once again called on her incredible strength as she vowed for a second time not to let breast cancer beat her, and promised her beloved fans she will “be back later in the year, better than ever”. The 68-year-old, who’s long been a source of strength and inspiration to people battling cancer, was determined to explain to her fans why she is postponing her US and Canadian tours. In a statement, the singer – who is married to herb company CEO John Easterling – revealed the…

‘I hope people give her the chance to have a new life’ There was a flood of joyful tears when Schapelle Corby was finally reunited with her mum, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews on the Gold Coast last week – after 48 hours of cloak-and-dagger measures to avoid the media. Two days after her long-awaited return, her older sister Mercedes was able to finally reunite Schapelle, 39, with her two nephews and niece, who spent their childhoods visiting their aunty in jail in Bali. “It was the happiest I’ve ever seen her,” shares Mercedes’ son Wayan, 17. “It was pretty emotional. I came up and gave her a big hug like I normally do, and we talked about the flight and what she’s going to do now. There were lots…

Sandra is finally able to put the past behind her With a mile-wide smile and a relaxed demeanour, Sandra Bullock was the picture of health and happiness on a day out with her family. As she lavished love and affection on her son Louis, six, daughter Laila, four, and partner Bryan Randall, 50, during a trip to Disneyland, sheer relief was written all over the actress’s face. It was a very different story three years ago when 52-year-old Sandra was forced to cower in a wardrobe, terrified for her life, when a stalker broke into her Beverly Hills house. But after years of being haunted by the distressing ordeal, the actress finally feels liberated now that Joshua Corbett has been convicted of stalking and residential burglary. Corbett was sentenced late…

It seems Delta and Tim s flirty antics have rubbed off on finalists Berni and Rennie, Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal. “They’re always giggling and chatting,” an insider tells us. But Rennie remains coy, saying, “I don’t know... I just have one of those flirty types of personalities. We’re just having fun.” The former Jetstar flight attendant also insists she’s been “smitten” with Brendan, a pilot she met through work, for the last six months.…

‘They kept it small with only those people that mean the most to them’ Flowers, jewels, a white gown… and metal detectors. It might not be the most traditional check list for a bride on her big day, but then again, Miranda Kerr’s intimate wedding to Evan Spiegel was never going to be conventional! The Australian model tied the knot with her Snapchat founder fiance last week in a romantic but modern ceremony on the grounds of their LA home, but the day was not without drama. When it came to planning their secret ceremony, we’re told Miranda, 34, and Evan, 27, spent a huge amount of time – not to mention money – ensuring a meticulous security presence. With circling helicopters and body pat-downs for guests and catering staff,…

SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS + CHILLING COOK 1½ HOURS • 2 cups plain flour• 150g butter, chilled, chopped• 2 tsp caster sugar• 2 tbsp iced water• 600g kumara, peeled, chopped• 3 eggs, lightly beaten• ¾ cup dark brown sugar• ½ cup thickened cream, plus extra whipped to serve• ½ tsp each ground allspice, cinnamon, ginger• ½ tsp salt PRALINE • ½ cup pecan halves, chopped• 1 cup caster sugar• ¼ cup water 1 In a food processor, combine flour, butter and caster sugar. Pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. With motor running, gradually add water until dough forms around blade. Shape into a disc and wrap in plastic. Chill 15 mins. 2 Meanwhile, place kumara in a steamer basket over a saucepan of simmering water. Steam, covered, 10-15 mins until tender. Cool. 3 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 4 On a lightly floured…

Go mad for MEETBALLS! This baked red curry with pork and sambal meatballs is sure to hit the spot on a cold night SERVES 6 Preheat oven to 180°C. Place 70g long grain rice in saucepan, cover with 140ml water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-15 mins or until the water is absorbed and rice is tender. Leave to steam for 10 mins, then remove and spread over a baking tray to cool. To make meatballs, place 500g beef chuck, chopped, 500g pork fillets, chopped, 25g grated ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chilli sambal, 2 tbsp fish sauce and 2 tbsp light soy sauce into a food processor and blend. Blend the meatball mixture until it is a smooth paste with no chunks…

Finger-painted lips Applying lippy with your fingers may seem strange but it gives you the latest runway look: smudged lips. Plus, blurring the line of your lips and diffusing the colour has a youthful effect. MASTER IT For a subtle take just use a liner, such as 1 Napoleon Perdis Total Bae Line It! in Nude Affair $25 or 2 Artdeco Soft Lip Liner in Grape Stomping $16 . Colour your whole lip and use your index finger to blend. To go bolder, use a matte lipstick or gloss – we like 3 Covergirl Katy Kat Matt Lipstick in Cosmo Kitty $17.95 , or a classic shade like 4 Lancome Matte Shaker in Red’Y In 5 $36 . Apply with your finger and blend – the more you do it,…

AMANDA SAYS Both Tulip and Rose show me that they have passed over, even though Rose was never found. Tulip comes through first and tells me that she had been with Ashley since she was only a couple of months old. Tulip said she was only about one year old when she passed. Tulip dug her way out of the cage and she would do this often, but Rose normally stayed in the cage and Tulip would return. I feel Tulip got caught after she burrowed into the ground near some rocks but Rose escaped from the yard. It was a quick passing for her and she did not suffer. Rose knows she was never found. A living dog called Gib comes through and tells me he loved the two…

In their new 10-episode TV show, comedy duo Hamish & Andy sit down with everyday Aussies as they recount incredible – and hilarious – stories from their lives. The tales are then brought to life with the help of some of Australia’s favourite actors. But Andy says the search for 10 seriously funny tales was by no means easy. “We had a team of eight people searching the whole of Australia. “We tried everything – social media posts, radio announcements… we even door-knocked. We went to small-town pubs to find out who the biggest characters in the area were,” he tells Woman’s Day. As far as the cinematic accounts go, viewers will spot some famous faces in a few of the episodes – including Craig McLachlan (The Doctor Blake Mysteries),…

A Jolie day out! You could be forgiven for thinking Ange was just like any other mum when she took daughter Shiloh to Disneyland to celebrate her 11th birthday along with three of her siblings and some Cambodian friends. Ange didn’t shy away from joining in on the rides – we always knew she was a bit of a daredevil! Cooking up a storm We’re not the only ones who’ve been inspired by MasterChef this season! Chris proves he’s a superhero both in and out of the kitchen, while Hugh made ricotta hotcakes and Kyly learnt how to make freshly baked cookies. Yum! Wonder Mariah She may be a pop superhero, but Mariah got a bit carried away filming her cameo in Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler’s flick The House,…