Innholdsfortegnelse for 1808 i Woman's Day

A couple of years ago, my little man Archie spent several months in and out of the children’s cancer ward with a rare blood disorder. During that time, I witnessed some terribly ill children, many knocked about by chemo, but all with an acceptance that life in hospital was just part of their everyday existence. Archie bounced back in time for school last week, but even his bravery pales in comparison to Perth toddler Kobi (p38), who took his first steps against unbelievable odds. Equally, I couldn’t help but celebrate the news Michael Buble (p20) is expecting his third baby after almost losing little Noah to cancer last year. These kids are an inspiration to us all.…

The baby whispers have been swirling since they walked down the aisle early last year, but now Sylvia Jeffreys and Peter Stefanovic have given their biggest hint yet that they’re starting a family. In documents obtained by Woman’s Day, the TV journalists reveal their hopes of adapting their Double Bay mansion to include off-street parking for “the near future when they are trying to start a family”. Just weeks ago Sylvia, 31, got the pregnancy rumour mill spinning when she posted a gushy Instagram tribute to hubby Peter, talking about “the beginning of an exciting year”. And when she signed it off “Because maybeeeeeee….”, fans were quick to reply with “baby”, predicting that an announcement was not far off. And while the loved-up couple are both full-steam ahead in their…

TV agony aunt Ita Buttrose was forced to deny she is feuding with fellow Studio 10 panellist Denise Drysdale after the two were seated apart on the show last week amid speculation they are no longer speaking off set. Rumours of the increasing tension between the two popular breakfast TV stars have refused to go away ever since it was revealed Denise, 69, hurled a brussels sprout at former magazine editor Ita, 76, during a riotous Christmas shoot in November last year. “It definitely all started with the brussels sprout,” confirms a show insider, who says before the incident Ita and Denise were “always cordial” if not particularly close friends. “Ita was in tears over the brussels sprout.” The much-maligned small green vegetable is causing a huge headache for Network…

‘What [Meghan] could spend in a weekend would help my dad’ Prince Harry is preparing to leap to the defence of his embattled fiancee as her wayward family members threaten to destroy her fairytale royal wedding. Following her half-sister Samantha Grant – who has chosen to revert to her original Markle surname since Meghan’s engagement – giving a controversial interview to A Current Affair last week, palace sources say an incensed Harry has had enough. Speaking from her Florida home, Samantha, 52, told ACA reporter Lauren Golman she believes Meghan isn’t doing enough to help their embattled father Thomas, who lives in Mexico with only a few hundred dollars to his name. “Honestly, you know, what she could spend in a weekend would help my dad. If you can afford…

Fans were left reeling last week when reports surfaced that Blair was still legally married. Now we can reveal her ex, Mike Flynn, is furious he’s been portrayed in a bad light on the show. Blair alleged the reason for their split, which Mike denies, was that she found explicit emails to his ex-girlfriend ahead of their marriage. Mike is so angry, he’s telling friends he’s considering suing Blair! “They no longer get on, and he is threatening litigation if his name gets dragged through the mud on Married At First Sight!” spills a close insider. Our source says Mike is alleging 31-year-old Blair cheated on him, too – something she vehemently denies. But legal action isn’t Blair’s only headache. Her MAFS “hubby” Sean has some concerns and isn’t afraid…

‘It was such a relief to see Noah make it through his illness’ They’ve been through an unbelievably tough time watching their four-year-old son Noah battle cancer, but Michael Buble and his wife Luisana Lopilato have found happiness after the heartache – with news they’re expecting their third child! “This is a time of great celebration for Michael and Luisana,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “They’re all about family, and making sure little Noah gets better has been their top priority. “They both wanted another child but they didn’t even think about trying again until they knew Noah was better. Now they feel truly blessed to be having another baby.” Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer in November 2016 after suffering a high fever. An ultrasound revealed the then three-year-old…

‘The way Leo helped really showed his sensitive side’ Fans have been gunning for Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio to get together ever since their tear-jerking turn as Rose and Jack in Titanic more than 20 years ago. And after the friends reunited to save the life of a young mum, it appears the dream couple are closer than ever. Kate had read about the plight of pregnant British woman Gemma Nuttall, 29, who was diagnosed with aggressive ovarian cancer after her first prenatal scan. She declined life-saving treatment because it would have killed her unborn daughter. But after delivering a healthy baby girl, Gemma’s joy was short-lived – she was told the cancer had spread to her brain and lungs and she was given six months to live. Kate,…

With deep purple scars covering his ruggedly handsome face, Perth abalone diver Greg Pickering used to look at his reflection and wonder if anyone could ever love him. A survivor of two shark attacks, the second mauling shredding his face, Greg gave himself little hope of finding his happily-ever-after. But love did come along, in the oddest of ways, and the 60-year-old now proudly sports a shiny wedding band! “I got annoyed after reading an article about Greg where he said it was very difficult finding a girl to accept his dangerous line of work,” says Rose Austgen, 62, who wrote to the paper almost three years ago, encouraging him to “hang in there” because plenty of women wouldn’t mind him having that sort of job. “It was a bold…

Monday LEMON & HERB FISH WITH QUINOA SALAD  SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 1163kJ • 4 x 150g white fish fillets• 1/3 cup lemon juice• ½ cup chopped parsley• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest• 1½ cups water• ¾ cup quinoa, rinsed• 2 zucchini, sliced• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed• 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar• sliced radish, micro herbs, lemon wedges, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderately hot, 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Place fish on individual 4 squares of baking paper large enough to enclose fillets. 3 In a jug, combine 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp parsley and zest. Spoon over fish. Wrap to enclose fish, leaving a small gap at the top to allow steam to escape. Place…

STOCKISTS ASOS asos.com/au Atmos & Here theiconic.com.au Bonds bonds.com.au Condura Condura.com.au Country Road countryroad.com.au H&M hm.com/au Jeanswest Jeanswest.com.au Kmart Kmart.com.au Mr Koya mrkoya.com Pretty Little Thing prettylittlething.com.au Rockmans rockmans.com.au The Academy Brand academybrand.com The Daily Edited thedailyedited.com Witchery Witchery.com.au Wittner Wittner.com.au…

RE-VITALISE YOUR HAIR Re-vitalise your hair with Dr Wolff’s phytocaffeine hair-care range Plantur 39. The products include caffeine, zinc, niacin and other natural ingredients to help women over 40 maintain healthy-looking hair. YOUR EXCLUSIVE ESTÉE LAUDER GIFT Receive your 8-piece skincare or make-up gift† with any Estée Lauder purchase of $75 or more^ . Skincare gift shown, valued over $200*. Until Sunday 18 February, or while stock lasts. Gift exclusive to David Jones. †One gift per customer. Available until 18/02/18, or while stock lasts. ^In one transaction. If the purchased item is returned, the gift must also be returned or its value will be deducted from the refund. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. *Valued by Estée Lauder. PROTECT AGAINST CUTS Crystaderm® is a broad spectrum antiseptic cream…

LEFT NOSTRIL BREATHING Cover your right nostril with your thumb and point the other fingers to the roof. Inhale through the left nostril, hold for a second and exhale. PLAY MUSIC Putting on a song that reminds you of a happy time will trick your brain into a smile or a giggle and break the anxious state. Repeat this each time you feel vulnerable. ARM ACTIVITY Cross your arms and place your hand under each armpit. Find the tender spot and apply some pressure. Close your eyes and focus on your breath as you continue applying the pressure for two-and-a-half minutes. On the inhale the belly comes out and on the exhale the belly comes back in towards the spine. FINGER FLICKS Place your thumb pad over the top of…

THE POT Take the plant out of its plastic pot, put it into a terracotta pot. I usually choose a glazed one, because I believe it holds the moisture in the pot in a more effective way. THE SOIL Slow-release fertiliser and wetting agents are good to put in the soil. I put Sphagnum moss in the soil, and then mulch it with coconut fibre. Remember, one medium-sized plant in one medium-sized room can increase your air quality by up to 25 per cent. AFTERCARE If the plant is staying indoors, make sure your plant is near a well-lit window. I would rotate the plant every two weeks so it gets an even light source. Make sure you’ve always got mulch, 5cm or so, on the plant. Don’t overwater it…

LISA WILKINSON tries to make the best decisions that follow her beliefs. I see a new home plan or move. Her love-life will get renewed (again!) but she still feels she makes mistakes. JADA PINKETT SMITH worries about ageing. She has nothing to worry about – husband WILL SMITH will rely on her more. She trusts in the spiritual and signs. She wants one more child, a girl. JENNIFER ANISTON is in control, keeps friendships close and won’t be swayed into the wrong decisions. A blond male becomes a favourite on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! He’s a threat but a leggy brunette will stir things by the fire. FRANCES ABBOTT has the key to positivity as she believes in signs. Frances doesn’t like to let the…

Green thumb My nine-year-old daughter Sofia had a ball selling her plants from her yard stall. She’s loved gardening since she was little. Silvana Gutierrez , Nollamara, WA Tips+ tricks! Have one less bowl to wash up by making salad dressing in the serving bowl. Just add the salad on top and toss to combine. Danielle Hayes , Wodonga, Vic Conservation crusaders Before Sam was three, we’d go for a walk and he’d want to know the names of all the birds we saw, so I did a birdwatching course. Then we got a field guide to Australian birds, so we could identify them correctly. At three, Sam (now 13) decided he wanted to be a palaeontologist. He has an almost photographic memory for plants, animals and insects. He’s very…

JOJO MOYES ‘MY HUSBAND AND I STILL HOLD HANDS!’ As the literary mastermind behind hit movie Me Before You – which follows the heartwarming story of Will Traynor and his caregiver Lou Clark – you’d expect Jojo Moyes to be a true romantic. But the author admits her idea of romance has changed somewhat now she’s older. “For me, a romantic gesture is my husband making me coffee in the morning and holding hands when we walk the dog,” she says. Aww! Here, Jojo reveals what readers can expect from her latest book Still Me – the follow-up to Me Before You and After You – and what life is like back home… What headspace is Lou in now? Lou is so much happier than she was in After You.…

Shark attack! Katy Perry put on a killer performance on the final leg of her North American tour. At one point, the pop star was dragged across the stage by her feisty backup dancer, but she came out on top! Surf’s up! Judging by his concentration, TV hunk Simon Baker was 100 per cent in the game when he rode the waves in Sydney last week. Birthday blowout It’s hard to believe model Christie Brinkley turned 64 this month! The mother-of-three says she refuses to let age define her. Happy birthday, Christie! Beaming mum-to-be Being six months pregnant didn’t stop Miranda Kerr from showing off her long legs in a flirty polka-dot minidress in Hollywood. She’s glowing!…

Just weeks after he filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years Eve Mavrakis, Ewan McGregor has been dumped by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, the much-younger actress he’s supposed to have left her for. “They haven’t been seen together for weeks,” says an insider. “Mary feels mortified she was labelled as a homewrecker, and she’s decided to cool things down. But Ewan is desperately trying to win her back.” The 46-year-old actor isn’t giving up on his new romance, though – even if Mary, 33, insists they’re done. “He’s become really clingy, but that’s only pushing her further away,” reveals our source.…

When exes Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner got together to watch their son Samuel’s basketball game on a recent weekend, it was anything but amicable. “You could cut the tension between them with a knife – the only time they seemed to be civil was when their son was with them,” says an onlooker. And sources close to the former couple tell Woman’s Day it’s 45-year-old Jen’s blossoming relationship with actor Josh Duhamel, also 45, that’s driving a wedge between her and her ex. “Ben doesn’t begrudge her moving on – after all, he did it first with Lindsay [Shookus] – but Jen has insisted that Lindsay stay away from their kids,” the insider says of her rules for Ben, 45, and his new partner. “Now Ben’s hearing that Josh…

TROY looks like JIM CARREY Goofy IT worker Troy shares an uncanny resemblance to comic genius Jim Carrey! GABRIELLE looks like JEN COOLIDGE Actress Jennifer Coolidge – aka Stifler’s mum in teen comedy American Pie – is the spitting image of model Gabrielle! SEAN looks like ELLEN DEGENERES It seems talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has an Australian doppelganger in Lothario Sean! SARAH looks like MARIA VENUTI With her big hair and bold makeup, we think Sarah is getting her beauty tips from larger-than-life entertainer Maria Venuti!…

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s heartbroken wife Natalie is still reeling from the news the “trusted staffer” she invited into their home is carrying her husband’s love child – just two months after Natalie and Barnaby separated. The confirmation that media advisor-turned-mistress Vikki Campion, 33, and Barnaby, 50, are expecting their first child together in April, has only increased the sense of betrayal for Natalie and their daughters – Bridgette, 20, Julia, 19, Caroline, 17, and 15-year-old Odette. “I am deeply saddened by the news that my husband has been having an affair and is now having a child with a former staff member,” Natalie said in a statement to The Australian. “Naturally we also feel deceived and hurt by the actions of Barnaby and the staff member involved. I…

1 More pop! “Such a great day!!” Victoria Beckham, 43, posted about the first Spice Girls catch-up in six years, which included their former manager Simon Fuller, to help them “explore some incredible new opportunities together”. Although the former pop group haven’t revealed what those opportunities are, there are rumours of a tour, greatest hits album, a TV talent show and a “girl power” record label. 2 Royal wedding The spicy reunion comes just months before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot on May 19 – coincidence or planned? Apparently, Geri Horner (Ginger), 45, heard Meghan was a big Spice Girls fan back in the day and wants to offer to perform at the royal wedding reception. Well, the girls did meet Prince Charles during their heyday! 3…

STRAWBERRY & PISTACHIO ECLAIRS MAKES 12 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 1½ cups milk• 2 tsps vanilla essence• 3 egg yolks• ¼ cup caster sugar• 2 tbsp cornflour• 10g unsalted butter• 2 cups icing sugar, sifted• 2 tbsp boiling water• Few drops pink food colouring• 12 sponge finger biscuits, halved horizontally• ¼ cup strawberry jam• 250g strawberries, sliced• chopped pistachios, to serve 1 In a small saucepan, heat milk on medium until just below boiling. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk essence, yolks, caster sugar and cornflour until pale and creamy. Gradually add hot milk in a thin, steady stream, whisking to combine. Return mixture to saucepan. Whisk on low until custard boils and thickens. Stir in butter. Transfer custard to a heatproof bowl. Chill until cold. 2…

1 CHOC-CHERRY BOURBON Put 30ml bourbon, 20ml cherry brandy (optional) and 150-200ml cherry cola into a tall glass and stir. Add a scoop chocolate ice-cream and top with whipped cream and a glace cherry. 2 RUM, GINGER & VANILLA Add 50ml rum and 150-250ml ginger beer into a glass and mix. Add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and voila! 3 STRAWBERRY, GIN & PROSECCO Pour 30ml gin and 125ml prosecco into a martini glass and add a scoop strawberry ice-cream. Delish!…

Use after a bath or shower Always, always apply body oils on wet skin, never on dry, and massage for a few seconds. The massage penetrates the outer layer of the skin and creates a moisturising barrier. Gently pat dry with a towel. Warm it first To make the whole experience more holistic, warm oil in your hands first and then inhale deeply to enjoy the relaxing aroma. Don’t overload Because oils are highly concentrated, a little can go a long way. Using it sparingly (about a coin-sized amount for each limb) will keep your moisture levels balanced and prevent your skin from feeling greasy. Use circular motions Massaging body oil into your skin in a large circular motion will help it absorb more quickly and stimulate blood flow and…

‘Your ultimate goal should be to feel at ease and at peace in your body’ Yoyo dieting your way toward slim and back again can be exhausting, with health experts now warning people off diets. “Dieting requires willpower, and is characterised by restriction and deprivation,” says international nutritionist Jessica Sepel (pictured). “This mentality often leads to overeating, bingeing and emotional eating.” To mark Smart Eating Week, Jessica shares her wisdom on how to ditch the diet cycle and embrace food forever! HOW TO... HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD Having a healthy emotional relationship with food is as important as making any healthy food choice. You will never look and feel your best if you’re sitting down to your meals feeling stressed, anxious and guilty. This anxiety manifests as physical stress…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19  It’s out with the old and in with the new. If you’ve been resisting the celestial tide, this week’s eclipse might unleash sweeping changes, but new people and pastimes are just the tonic you need – and that adventurous streak needs satisfying. To top it off, look out for a generous gift or unexpected payment over the weekend. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Your inner world is awash with activity. Emotionally and creatively, you’re searching for sustenance. Thanks to Friday’s eclipse you might just find it. By March, new directions and passions are to the fore – a new love interest might even waltz into your life. Write down your ideas and listen to hunches. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Believe in…

“Man cannot live by bread alone,” Said the bishop from his throne. “He needs cathedrals to inspire And music to stoke an inner fire.” Bishop O’Quinn had very strong views And took little note of the views from the pews! He favoured the rich, Mary favoured the poor And she quickly found the exit door After a few fights with the bishop. All the Josephites fled with Mary MacKillop. Six young priests also called it a day And sailed away to the USA. He locked horns with Father Michael McGinty And replaced Mater’s Mother Mary Vincent Whitty. But! He had a talent to inspire With his zealous missionary fire. He favoured immigration To build the framework of the nation. For this he earned the gratitude Of Protestants as well as…

Which royal have I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! producers been doggedly pursing in an attempt to get her on the show? This Hollywood couple appear to be happily married but it’s all an act, because they’re both more interested in people of their own sex? Who are they? Which I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star has a vendetta against a fellow Australian model who she believes contributed to her close friend’s death? Margaret, the wife of late Aussie convicted murderer and author Chopper Read reportedly has a crush on a certain Nine television host……

Jennifer Lawrence is taking her November split from director-producer Darren Aronofsky much harder than she’s letting on – and her heartbreak is causing her to fall back into her self-destructive ways. “She’s regretting letting him go, and she’s been kicking herself ever since,” dishes an insider. “Jen really believed Darren would miss her and come crawling back, but she hasn’t heard from him.” Instead, Darren, 49, has been stepping out looking cosy with British model Suki Waterhouse, 26 – and his coldness towards his ex is tearing her up. “Jen seems to be going off the rails. She’s partying a lot and her friends are worried because she’s not eating much and just drowning her sorrows in wine,” the source says. And on February 3, Jennifer, 27, was spotted smoking…

Despite giving it her “best shot”, Sophie Monk’s six-month romance with pub mogul Stu Laundy came to an end last month and, seemingly, so did her dreams of settling down – but not those of becoming a mother. During a teary TV tell-all, Sophie revealed that, despite her break-up with Stu, the wheels are in motion for her to conceive down the track. “I’d love to be a mum, I think I’m going to have to freeze eggs at this point, which I’m willing to do and I’m looking into right now,” she said. “I’ve made a plan, it’s just the injections and all that stuff fitting into the schedule.” Posing with her niece and nephews at her pregnant younger sister Lucy’s baby shower last week, fans commented on how…

Actresses Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman have inked lucrative deals for season two of Big Little Lies, but younger co-star Shailene Woodley insists she’ll walk away if she doesn’t get a whopping paycheque too. “Shailene is not even close to a deal and may not be in the second season unless they give her the money she wants, which is $634,000 per episode,” spills an insider. “Reese and Nicole got sweet deals that nearly tripled their salaries to $1.27 million per episode and Shailene is pushing for some equality. There’s no script yet so they could easily drop her from the storyline, but she’s standing firm.” Our Big Little Lies insider points out that a lot of the budget was swallowed up bringing Oscar queen Meryl Streep on board as…

She hid out for almost her entire pregnancy, and when Kylie Jenner announced the birth of “my beautiful, healthy baby girl” Stormi, she made no mention of her rapper boyfriend Travis Scott. And sources tell Woman’s Day the real reason she kept her news secret was drama with her baby daddy! “Things haven’t been great between them for a while and Kylie didn’t want the whole world to know that,” says an insider. “Now there’s even talk they’re no longer together. Kylie is so young and motherhood is such a huge change, and the fact that Travis is still touring and partying must be tough for her.” While 20-year-old Kylie, who claims she wanted her pregnancy journey to be out of the public eye, did show some glimpses of Travis,…

‘He had no idea how precious those days were with Jen’ They say you never forget your first love, and for Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has always been the one who got away. But after quietly reconnecting with his first wife in recent months, Brad’s now gone all-out to prove his commitment – by proposing to Jen for the second time! In exciting news for fans of Hollywood’s former golden couple, sources tell Woman’s Day Brad has never been more certain about what he wants for the future – and that’s for Jen to be his wife again. “They had a quiet dinner together recently and Brad felt like it was the right time to propose,” our insider reveals exclusively. “He didn’t make any big, romantic gestures or anything –…

There’s no question Justin enjoys the finer things in life – but is he really the wealthy entrepreneur he’s been made out to be? According to an on-set insider, the luxury superyacht 41-year-old Justin travelled to his wedding in was actually a rental. The $2000-an-hour luxury boat, which boasts four cabins, was hired for his big day, which gave the impression he is a carefree millionaire. But that’s not all! A secret Couchsurfing profile – discovered exclusively by Woman’s Day – has also left people scratching their heads as to why a self-made millionaire entrepreneur would be interested in slumming it on someone else’s sofa!…

When it comes to her career, much-loved Aussie actress Kerry Armstrong has never played by the rules. She famously turned down a spot on Saturday Night Live, opting for a role in Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure instead. The decision shocked her agent and, she concedes, may have stopped her from cracking the big time. And the four-times-married actress has proved equally unpredictable in love. At the age of 23 in 1981, Kerry, who recently turned 60, married Australian Crawl guitarist Brad Robinson. But the marriage was dissolved so Kerry could focus on her career. “I was incredibly encouraged by Brad, my husband at the time,” Kerry tells Woman’s Day of her early career, which saw her appear in hit US TV shows Dynasty and Murder, She Wrote. “I have a…

FIVE-SPICE PRAWN CUTLETS SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 354kJ COST • 750g green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact• 1 tsp five-spice powder• ½ tsp chilli powder• ½ tsp sea salt flakes• ½ tsp ground white pepper• ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded• 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally• ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves LEMON SOY DRESSING • 2 tbsp soy sauce• 2 tbsp lemon juice• 1½ tbsp caster sugar 1 Using a small, sharp knife, cut each prawn lengthways down the centre, without cutting right through. Open out to lay flat. 2 Preheat a lightly oiled barbecue or chargrill on high. In a medium bowl, combine five-spice, chilli, salt and pepper. Add prawns, toss to coat. Spray prawns with cooking oil spray. Cook 2-3 mins…

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme $40 This plumper feels intense at first, with a strong tingling sensation, but the results are instantly visible. The effects wear off in a few hours. Laura Mercier Lip Plumper $35 The unique blend of ingredients work together to stimulate collagen production and smooth the surface of your lips within 20 minutes. Avon True Color Beyond Color Plumping Lip Conditioner $19.99 This conditioner incorporates retinol and collagen to help plump and firm lips. It can be worn under lipstick.…

Whether you’re newly divorced, a victim of countless dating disasters or just looking for love, the singles scene is a tricky one to navigate. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to go about it. “On eHarmony, over 45s make up more than 25 per cent of users,” says psychologist and relationship coach Jacqui Manning. “There’s no reason to say [older Australians] can’t find a good relationship again later in life.” So it’s time to get out there and find one yourself with the help of these steps. Perfect your online profile It’s said a first impression is a lasting impression, and the same goes for your dating profile. “A good profile is entertaining, lively, original and reveals what you like,” says social commentator and online dating coach Bettina…

There are policies for almost anything these days, making the shop for tailored insurance a challenging beast to get our heads around. “Navigating the insurance industry can get a little trickier as you get older and your insurance needs increase,” says Stefanie Menezes from consumer group Choice, who, along with Abigail Koch from Compare the Market, offers a simple map to the money minefield... DO! CHECK YOUR SUPER FUND INCLUDES INSURANCE “It’s a good idea to check the life insurance component of your superannuation account, as it probably already includes life, total and permanent disability – and income protection insurance if you’re in an industry fund,” says Stefanie. “If you don’t have life insurance with your super but think it’s important, talk to a trusted financial adviser. A general rule…

Q We just lost our only son and brother through suicide and we don’t know why. We need answers to what happened that caused him to take his own life. What was so bad that he couldn’t tell us about? Grieving family, via email MITCHELL SAYS My heart and healing goes out to you and your family. I’m told he kept many of his struggles and worries to himself – he tells me he was never good at talking about his feelings. He says he is sorry for leaving this earth in the way that he did and is giving you a big hug. Did someone place a red rose by a memorial or next to his photo? He is saying thank you and sending his love to everybody. He…

Man In An Orange Shirt SATURDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL BBC FIRST Season premiere Bestselling British novelist Patrick Gale turned his father’s love for another man into a brilliant book and also a heart-rending TV drama about four gay lovers. The series delves into two love stories, 60 years apart, and the insurmountable odds the men overcame during World War II and the present day – both pre and post-decriminalisation of homosexuality. Also stars Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave as Flora. This Is Us WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, TEN Don’t miss! Season one ended with one of the most agonising cliffhangers in television history, and fans have spent months theorising over how much-loved TV dad Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) died. But the wait is finally over as the hit show, which shares the lives of the…

MOVIE LADY BIRD  In this beautiful coming-of-age story, spirited Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) is at odds with her opinionated mother (Laurie Metcalf), who is struggling to keep her family afloat after her husband loses his job. Witty and moving, this Oscar contender explores the gulf between childhood and adulthood, and the relationships that define us. IN CINEMAS NOW BOOK THE SUITCASE BABY by Tanya Bretherton  It was a crime that shocked the nation – the daughter of Sarah Boyd found in a suitcase which washed up on a small beach in the Sydney suburb of Mosman. Now, 95 years later, sociologist Tanya Bretherton tells the moving story of an explosive and unforgettable mystery. OUT NOW (Hachette, $32.99) TOUR BAY CITY ROLLERS  Get your roller skates on, because our…