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Working in Sydney’s CBD as we do, and of course putting in long hours bringing you the best magazine we can, sometimes it feels as though we only see the world – and seasons – change from our 12th floor offices. So nothing says the start of summer at Woman’s Day like the Sydney Night Noodle Markets being set up across the road! For two weeks every October we can see the crowds and the food vans, and smell the yummy food… so this year I’ve vowed to walk over and grab something delicious. Of course if I can’t, there are always the tantalising recipes in our own pages – from our own favourite street food (that banh mi looks amazing!) to our fresh and tasty weeknight dinners, and those…

‘Harry is crazy about Meghan and would do anything for her’ The Queen has already given her approval to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s impending nuptials, but there’s another woman whose blessing also holds considerable weight for the loved-up couple. Based on these photos taken at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games last week (right), it’s clear Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland wholeheartedly supports the couple’s marriage. In fact, Woman’s Day can reveal she’s so thrilled about their engagement, she’s moving to London along with Meghan! “Doria is part of the package,” discloses an insider. “Meghan can’t imagine not having her mum close by, and she wants her to experience royal life and the adventure she’s about to embark on. They’re very close.” Harry’s decision to fly Doria from…

It’s the disgrace that’s haunted her for 17 years. But now former Bardot member Chantelle Barry is coming clean, confessing exclusively to Woman’s Day she stole from Sophie before being promised a solo deal and offered “hush money” to leave the pop group. “Sophie left her $100 weekly allowance in an envelope in my bedroom and I intended to return it on the weekend – we had plans to go to a gig together,” Chantelle, 37, remembers. The former member was propelled to fame at age 19, alongside Katie Underwood, Belinda Chapple, Sally Polihronas and Sophie in the first series of Australian Popstars. “In a moment of stupidity, being a teenager and thinking a pair of shoes was more important than the friendship I had with Sophie, I decided to…

‘For me, gone are the silly worries of my younger years’ Much-loved former Home And Away star-turned-bestselling author Judy Nunn laughs out loud at her own “stupidity” in trying to maintain a perfect figure and keep her age secret. “I never thought I’d be at peace with getting older, but I now have a lust for life like never before,” reveals Judy, 72, who credits falling in love with helping conquer her body image demons. “Ageing no longer terrifies me. On the contrary – I’m fully and honestly embracing being over 70, and that’s incredibly liberating!” She says “extraordinary” actresses like Susan Sarandon, who turned 71 last week, and Dame Helen Mirren, 72, inspired her to get over her insecurities. DEMONS TO REST “They are both loving life – and…

Monday MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 12 MINS PER SERVE 3297kJ • 375g casarecce pasta• 3 cups mixed chargrilled vegetables (capsicum, zucchini, onion, eggplant)• 230g jar pitted Sicilian olives, drained• 1 cup parsley leaves• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil• 2 tbsp lemon juice• 1 garlic clove, crushed• rocket salad, crusty bread, to serve 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain well. Return to pan. Set aside. 2 Toss vegetables and parsley through pasta. 3 In a jug, whisk oil, juice and garlic together. Season. 4 When ready to serve, toss dressing through the pasta. Accompany with rocket salad and crusty bread. Tuesday CHICKEN STRIPS WITH POTATO SALAD  SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 2280kJ • 1 tbsp soy sauce• 1 tbsp Worcestershire…

THE DRAMA CONTINUES Catch Episode 2 of Logie award-winning drama A Place To Call Home this week. Sarah and George continue their diffi cult conversation about religion, Anna is sabotaging her writing career yet again while dealing with the attentions of her publisher. Watch Sunday October 15, on Foxtel’s showcase channel. THE ULTIMATE SKIN TAG FIX Say goodbye to skin tags with Medi Freeze Skin Tag Remover. It offers safe and painless removal of skin tags on the neck, in the armpits and under the breasts. Medi Freeze Skin Tag Remover comes with skin saver target shields for targeted application and protection of surrounding skin. Its special design and easy-to-use application method make this device particularly suitable for home use. 38mL, RRP $29.95. VISIBLY REDUCE CELLULITE Alpha Keri Body Slimfit…

From oxygen facials to moisturisers infused with their own blood, celebs have access to the best – and often unconventional – beauty treatments in the business. Luckily, a lot of the devices they use for day-to-day skin maintenance are available online! LED LIGHT THERAPY BEST FOR TREATING ADULT ACNE LED is a source of light energy that’s very different from laser. When shone on the skin, the high-intensity wavelengths get to work. Red light boosts collagen production and blue light kills the bacteria that causes acne and the results are silky smooth – just look at LED fan J.Lo! 1. Neutrogena Visibly Clear Light Therapy Acne Mask $69.99. 2. LightStim For Wrinkles $289. MICROCURRENT CONTOURING BEST FOR TREATING AGEING SKIN Miranda is never without this device that provides an instant…

‘I have to continuously keep motivated’ You probably know Fiona Falkiner from her time on The Biggest Loser, where she became everyone’s favourite contestant in 2006, before returning to host the show in 2015. However, a lot has changed since we watched Fiona’s weight-loss journey, which saw her lose 30kg. Nearly 12 years on, the 34-year-old plus-size model has worked all over the world, returned to our TV screens on The Biggest Loser Transformed and most recently launched her own activewear line in collaboration with Autograph. But you won’t catch her on a treadmill – in fact, she barely works out indoors at all – and there’s always time for cheese and wine on the weekends. So, how is she looking so great right now? “I’m not a gym junkie,…

Keep it simple and structured We wanted an indoor/outdoor entertainment area – a large decking, red brick, concrete, the use of curves, grass, and, of course, a pool all had to be incorporated into our design. Obviously, money is the ultimate decider with what you can and can’t do in your backyard, but very little cash can still create a very beautiful garden. Plants and instant turf are cheap! Decide if you would like a few mature plants as features that will really set your garden apart. Get creative or just create structure by choosing three to four different types of plants that suit the climate where you live, and design away! Go quality over quantity What inspired us was to create a functional and beautiful space that can be…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 As a wave of energy washes over your chart, a personal passion could become a money-spinner. At the very least, October could mark a turning point for you or a loved one, so go in positive. On the business front, these cashed-up stars could set you on the road to riches. A late-week conversation might get the ball rolling. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Can you feel it? Jupiter is giving you a huge celestial push. As the weather warms up, the old adventurous streak will return. Start making plans – and don’t let age hold you back. Show the world what you’re made of! If an online venture has got your interest, October might turn into your lucky month. Sagittarius NOV 23…

Carrie in the city! Sarah Jessica Parker was looking every bit as glamorous as Carrie Bradshaw at the ballet in New York – and hubby Matthew Broderick was happy to play Mr Big! For the love of fries... Tina Fey celebrated Mean Girls Day (aka October 3) in the best way possible – by handing out Regina George’s favourite cheese fries in New York! Make ours a large, Tina. Goofing around Salma Hayek did her own version of Beauty And The Beast when she caught up with Goofy at Disneyland Paris for some early Halloween fun. Suits you, Matty J We all know the Bachelor star is dying to have kids, so it’s no surprise to see him minding his nephew George on a sunny day with his new love…

Meghan is said to be thrilled there’s a baby coming into her life sooner rather than later – Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal that her half-brother Thomas Markle Jr is expecting a baby with his fiancee Darlene Blount next year. Thomas – who already has sons Tyler, 27, and Thomas III, 25, from a former relationship – is the son of Meghan’s father Thomas Markle Sr. It’s believed Darlene, 37, is four months pregnant, bringing hope to a family that’s seen its fair share of troubles. In January, Thomas, 51, was arrested for allegedly holding a gun to Darlene’s head while intoxicated. Charges were dropped when she refused to testify against him. Meghan and her family were horrified, says a source. “But blood is thicker than water and this will…

‘There was a lot of blood... they moved quickly to save her’ It was meant to be a relaxed family get-together after a rollercoaster year – including a secret health crisis with one of Patti and Bert Newton’s young grandchildren – that left Australia’s leading showbiz family feeling under enormous strain. Patti and Bert invited daughter Lauren and her husband, Olympic swim star Matt Welsh, to bring their four beloved grandchildren down to the beach house on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula that has been their haven. But their own personal paradise almost became the scene of their worst tragedy yet last week when Patti slipped on wet tiles around their pool and smashed her head. Fearing the worst, Bert and Lauren rushed Patti – with her head wound still bleeding –…

‘There was no affection and I didn’t know what to do’ Their love story was romantic and involved matching tattoos and public declarations of love. But fast forward two months and the relationship between Married At First Sight’s Nick Furphy and Sharon Marsh is now toxic. The Melbourne carpenter is accusing his ex of jealous rages, temper tantrums and throwing phones in anger. “We fought a lot over her insecurities, but I was prepared to put up with her violent mood swings because I loved her,” says Nick, 30. “One time, she made me delete all of my female friends on Instagram because in her view, I had too many!” “Controlling” Shaz was jealous of everyone, from Nick’s best friend Cassie to Sharon’s own twin sister Michelle, which kicked off…

Over the past few years, Donna Hay has poured everything she has into building her brand, celebrating the 15th birthday of her much-loved cookery magazine last year and launching a slew of new books and TV shows. But all her hard work has left the Australian cook little time for love – until now. The culinary whiz, 46, recently went public with her handsome new man as they took a romantic stroll down in Sydney’s Bondi, and they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Not shy about hiding their feelings for one another, the smitten pair, who were dressed in matching black activewear, gazed adoringly at each other before leaning in for a kiss. There’s no doubt the foodie’s friends and family will be thrilled she’s found love again…

BLUEBERRY, APPLE & CINNAMON SCROLLS MAKES 9 PREP 20 MINS + PROVING COOK 45 MINS Sift 3 cups bread flour and 1 tsp salt into a bowl. Stir in 2 x 7g dried yeast sachets and 2 tsp caster sugar. Chop 100g butter and add to 1 cup warm milk, allowing it to melt. Whisk in 1 egg. Add to flour mixture and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 2-3 mins until smooth. Transfer to a greased bowl and set aside 45 mins, covered, until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a large oven tray. In a bowl, beat 100g softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tsp ground cinnamon together. Set aside. Punch dough and transfer to a…

SHINE THE LIGHT ON DARK CIRCLES If you’ve had a late night and need to look wide awake, you can hide dark circles under the eyes by mixing your under eye concealer with a cream highlighter. Apply it, where you would put your concealer, and it will last for eight hours. GIVE ’EM LIP A touch of cream-based highlighter on the cupid’s bow and in the centre of the bottom lip gives the illusion of fuller lips. HIT THE HIGH NOTES I like to apply Luma On The Glow Highlighter to all the high points on my face, where the sun would naturally hit – the brow bone, down the bridge of the nose, the cupid’s bow and high on the cheekbone. JESS’ FAVE Luma Illuminating Highlighter in Luminous Light…

DITCH THE ‘D’ WORD Diets are unrealistic, unhealthy and often very dangerous to follow. All diets don’t work and it doesn’t matter what diet it is. You get the same result every time – that is, regaining the weight you lost or, worse still, ending up heavier than when you started. Cutting foods out will only make you crave them more, and overindulge when you can’t stick to the diet anymore. So, don’t even say the word diet again. RESET SCALES Everyone has a set point. Think of the weight you’ve been for most of your adult life. This is the weight your body is most comfortable at, and it is the weight your body will defend. Whenever you put your body under stress, for example with dieting, it will…

MILK It’s safe to freeze milk in the bottle, but pour a little out first if it’s full, as the milk will expand when frozen. Write the date on the side and use within two to three months. Otherwise, freeze it in an ice-cube tray and use it for cooking. HERBS Chop basil, thyme or oregano, mix with olive oil (or water for fragile mint and parsley), freeze in ice-cube trays and keep in a zip-lock bag. Use in soups. Many herbs frozen on the stem in water or oil last a year in airtight containers. FRUIT Australians throw out $2.67 billion of fresh food every year. Most fruits freeze well, berries in particular. I often freeze fruits to use in smoothies or baking. As soon as bananas start turning…

Oh Canada! Built in 1893, the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac [in Quebec City, Canada] is now the most photographed hotel in the world. I stopped there for a read! Elena Kirk , Mansfield Qld Australia’s quietest cafe Melbourne’s Tradeblock Cafe founder and teacher Amanda Joyce takes us behind the counter of what could be the country’s quietest and happiest cafe, where the chatter is carried out in animated sign language (Auslan). “It really is a magical and fun place to work and learn about the hospitality industry, workplace and life. The cafe came about because we wanted to establish an authentic workplace, which gave Victorian College for the Deaf students a practical way to learn beyond the classroom,” Amanda says. “Prior to establishing Tradeblock, we found they just weren’t ready…

She only split from billionaire husband Jeff Soffer four months ago, but Elle Macpherson hasn’t wasted any time moving on! The Aussie model, 53, was spotted enjoying not one but three dates with a handsome mystery man in New York last week. Despite doing her best to lead fans astray by pretending she’d left the Big Apple, Elle was in fact in the city and loving life, by all accounts. Looking happier than she has in months, the twice-married Australian beauty was caught openly kissing her silver-haired beau in the street, before hopping on the back of his motorcycle and riding off into the sunset. BABY NUMBER 4 FOR GWEN? There’s no hiding that telltale bump! Gwen Stefani is reportedly pregnant with a baby girl, and her partner Blake Shelton…

It was a dream come true when they were accepted on The Block, but 10 weeks into the series life has become a living nightmare for Ronnie and Georgia. Just last week – weeks after filming had wrapped – Georgia, 33, was spotted looking haunted as she returned to the site with her husband Ronnie, 41. According to our on-set spies, the mother-of-three is still doing her best to come to terms with what happened on the show and feels completely alienated. “The girls [Hannah, Sarah and Elyse] made no secret of the fact they didn’t want to work with Georgia. It got to a point where she was barely on speaking terms with anyone,” reveals our spy, who says Georgia felt bullied, betrayed and abandoned. “She buried the hatchet…

Susan’s baby bombshell! Perth truck driver Susan Rawlings didn’t find love with Queensland cowboy Sean Hollands. But as our exclusive pics show, her dream of becoming a mum is about to come true! A source tells us she met her baby daddy online, and she’s four months along. Judging by her smile as she catches up with fellow MAFS star Nadia Stamp, she couldn’t be happier! Look who’s hooking up with Nadia! Anthony Manton was no match for her on MAFS, but Nadia has won the attention of Bachelorette contender Harry. “We had a lot of fun comparing TV experiences,” says Nadia, 37. Meet Nick’s new woman Has Nick already moved on from Sharon with stunning model Amy-Lee Dixon? It’s believed the Miss World Australia runner-up and the unlucky in…

Hurricane Irma changed the lives of millions of Americans, and Bindi Irwin’s boyfriend Chandler Powell – more than 14,000km away at Australia Zoo in Queensland – couldn’t help but be changed by the disaster, too. Even though his own home in Florida was left relatively unscathed by the storm, it made the handsome young wakeboarder realise how much he misses his family – so much so, he’s begging his girlfriend to let him return. “Chandler was swept off his feet by the whole idea of dating Bindi and living Down Under,” a source says. “There is no doubt he thinks the world of Bindi, but his mum’s had a few health issues recently and it hit home to him that he was thousands of miles away and not there to…

‘It did run through my mind that this could be it’ It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for Renee and Chad Cary. The young Aussie couple were doing a 24-day trip across the States to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Little did they realise they’d be caught up in the terror of the Las Vegas massacre as gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire in the worst mass shooting in US history, killing 59 people and wounding 527. THE FIRST SHOTS “It’s the sort of thing you see on TV but you never think it’s going to happen to you,” Renee, 28, tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “We just thank our lucky stars that someone was watching over us and we were the lucky ones.” The couple from Spring…

HOT & SOUR CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 10 MINS COST $$$ • 1½ cups chicken stock• 1.5 litres water• 3 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half• 10cm stick lemongrass, halved lengthways• 3cm piece ginger, thinly sliced• 1/3 cup tom yum paste• 2 tbsp fish sauce• ½ cup lime juice• 1/3 cup brown sugar• 200g dried rice stick noodles• 400g baby buk choy, quartered• 200g shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced• 400g chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced• 3 small red Thai chillies, thinly sliced• ¼ cup coriander leaves 1 Place stock, water, lime leaves, lemongrass and ginger in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 mins. Remove lemongrass and ginger with a slotted spoon. Stir in paste, return to boil. Stir in fish sauce, juice and sugar. 2 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling…

“I first tried these hunger-busting treats when I was in Mykonos.” Jennene Plummer, Food Director GREEK GYROS MAKES 4 (8 SMALL) PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS • 1kg half lamb leg roast• 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced• 1 tbsp oil• grated zest, 1 tbsp juice, 1 lemon• 1 tsp dried oregano• 8 small pita bread• sliced lettuce, tomato, red onion, cooked oven fries, to serve TZATZIKI • 1 cucumber, seeds removed, grated• 200ml tub Greek yoghurt• 1 tbsp lemon juice• 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200ºC. Line a small roasting dish with baking paper. 2 Using a small sharp knife, make 12 evenly spaced slits in lamb. Push garlic slices into slits. Rub all over with combined oil, zest, juice and oregano. Season to taste. 3 Roast lamb 20 mins, then reduce oven…

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1 Let everyone speak up now Everyone involved needs to state what they’re hoping to achieve on the holiday. If you want to go to a fun park, or if you want to visit a giant man-made potato in the town of Robertson, NSW, where you can walk inside and it looks like mash, now is the time to put your hand up. 2 Take the time to make memories Family holiday photos can be hard work. Fact: It’s impossible to keep two young kids in one position for longer than two seconds... unless they’re in a cage or tied to a post. Try taking a photo of kids at the beach – you put both down, one goes left, the other heads right and you just hope they come…

Neighbours MONDAY, 6.30PM, ELEVEN  Not since Scott and Charlene’s big day have we been this excited to tune in for a Neighbours wedding! As Terese (Rebekah Elmaloglou) and Gary’s (Damien Richardson) big day looms, her secret liaison with Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) is weighing heavily on her mind. But will she have the guts to come clean to Gary, or will Paul attempt to sabotage her big day? Manhunt MONDAY, 8.30PM, SEVEN  Every day, elite Aussie detectives hunt down our most dangerous criminals. This true-crime series reveals just how far they’ll go to get their man. This week, we’ll learn about the case of stockbroker Ian Daw and his wife Beverley, who were left blindsided when their trusted handyman Eryk sailed away on their luxury yacht, taking with him a…

Family project CARRIE BICKMORE The Project host and charity advocate got in touch with her inner child as she took her two kids Oliver, 10, and Evie, two, for a fun day out at the park in Melbourne. You’re never too old for seesawing! PuberMe blues Celebs normally do their best to hide cringe-worthy teen pics, but they didn’t mind dusting them off for #PuberMe, to raise money for Puerto Rico relief efforts. BANDAID SOLUTION JENNIFER GARNER The actress wore her battle scar with pride, turning a little knee graze into a fashion statement with a novelty “medal” sticking plaster. AISLE BE DARNED ASHTON KUTCHER & JOHN STAMOS When it comes to who we’d like to bump into in a supermarket, Ashton and John would definitely be top of our…