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I pride myself on the fact that I’m a pretty good cook. There was the time I won gold for a cake at the country fair, and everyone in the office has sampled my famous smoked salmon terrine. But when it comes to slow cooking, I just can’t get it right (my family have never let me forget the time I produced rock-hard lamb shanks for a dinner party). Thankfully, the genius Woman’s Day cooks have come up with a failproof list of slow-cooking recipes (p42) even I can manage! Team them with some treats from our baking special (p50) – hello, choc-top brownies – and we have your indulgent winter evenings sorted. As for summer bodies being built in winter, I plan to worry about that later……

While all around him people laughed and drank pints of beer in New York’s well-known raucous Irish dive bar Nancy Whiskey Pub, disgraced cricket captain Steve Smith looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders as he sat texting alone at the bar. Now, insiders are telling Woman’s Day the reason for the 29-year-old’s sad demeanour might not be solely his flagging career, which hit rock bottom when he was unceremoniously sacked from the Australian cricket team following the ball-tampering scandal in March. ABSENT WAG In fact, the source of Steve’s heartache is much closer to home. His fiancee Dani Willis is no longer wearing her engagement ring! She has upped sticks and flown to the other side of the world, leaving her partner alone in…

James’ estranged wife Carys has spent the past week at the luxurious Halekulani Resort at Waikiki with Stu, who was famously dumped by Sophie Monk after a short-lived romance last year. He’s been linked to a number of women since becoming a minor celebrity competing on The Bachelorette with Sophie. She broke down in tears on TV, claiming the relationship didn’t work because they were “very different people” with “different morals”. Stu, a separated dad-of-four, is known as the “last publican playboy” and is heir to a $412 million family fortune.…

LISA PARKES I cheated death twice You’ll recall gutsy Lisa Parkes from last season. Having survived a broken back and shocking sub-tropical parasite in her younger years, she frantically returned to her sick mum’s bedside in England last July. But the last thing she expected was an emergency landing shortly after take-off. “The plane caught on fire,” says the mum-of-three, 45. “I was with my kids and our seats were overlooking the wing of the plane – which was alight. All the while I was worrying as my mum’s health hung in the balance.” It’s the second time Lisa has dodged death. At 19 she was left paralysed after a car accident and told she’d never walk again. But now she’s ready to take on the course once again! TASH…

Monday WARM SPICED EGGPLANT & CHICKPEA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS PER SERVE 1324kJ • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 eggplant, cut into 2cm cubes • 150g button mushrooms, quartered • 2 tbsp harissa or chilli paste • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 400g can diced tomatoes • 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed • 50g baby spinach leaves • ¼ cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped • 2 crusty bread rolls, torn 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Fry eggplant, shaking pan occasionally, 4-5 mins until golden all over. Add mushroom and cook 3-4 mins. Stir in harissa and garlic and cook 1 min. 2 Add tomatoes and chickpeas. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 8-10 mins. 3 When…

Slow cook like a boss! Woman’s Day Food Editor SARAH MURPHY shares her foolproof kitchen tricks CHOOSE THE RIGHT CUT Be smart when choosing cuts of meat for the slow cooker. Don’t buy expensive lean cuts as they’ll toughen and dry out during the long cooking time. Trim obvious fat, but marbled fat in the meat will add to the taste. For even cooking, ensure your meat is cut into same-sized pieces. WORDPLAY When buying meat look for key words such as “braise”, “casserole” and “stew”. LOOK BUT DON’T TOUCH As tempting as it is to lift the lid on your slow cooker, this causes heat to escape and can set your cooking time back by up to half an hour each lift. SAY NO TO SOGGY Adding tender vegetables…

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YOU LOVE NIGHT CREAM TRY SLEEP MASKS “The last step of your skincare routine before bed, a sleep mask is designed to ‘seal’ the products already applied to the skin to make them work more effectively,” says The Body Shop Australia’s brand manager Nikole Duong. “They may be light in texture, but they’re potent in power, so use as a boost to your existing skincare regimen twice a week.” TRY Neutrogena Hydro Boost $4.99 Lancome Energie De Vie Nuit $85 The Body Shop Drops of Youth Bouncy $49 YOU LOVE BUBBLE BATHS TRY BATH SALTS A warm bath is not only relaxing. The rise and then drop in temperature hopping in and out can signal to your body that it’s time to rest. Make the most of it by adding…

MOSTLY A SENTIMENT IS KEY You tend to form emotional attachments to objects in your life. Perhaps they reflect a part of you, your children or your friends. Possibly your material items help you shape your sense of self, but you can also begin to feel restless at the thought of everything surrounding you. Still, you’re more about temporary touch-ups than permanent solutions. Know it’s OK to allow yourself to let some things go. MOSTLY B YOU’RE SAVING IT FOR LATER This says much of the reason you don’t throw away your clutter isn’t because you want to keep it, but because you dread the process of throwing it away and reorganising. You also question whether you’ll miss the items once they’re gone. Try your best not to get stuck…

@baddiewinkle – 3.5 million Instagram followers Ninety-year-old Helen Ruth Elam Van Winkle is proof you can dominate the social media game at any age. With her dry sense of humour and eclectic style, she’ll definitely brighten up your Insta feed! @HotandFlashy – 331,000 YouTube subscribers If you’re over 50 and experiencing the delights of menopause (sense the sarcasm), Angie is a great go-to. Not only does she chat about her experiences with hot flushes and general ageing, she also provides easy-to-follow makeup tutorials. @luggageandlipstick – 14,300 Instagram followers Baby boomer Patti Morrow runs an adventure, travel blog – Luggage and Lipstick – for her fellow BB women. Whether she’s giving practical, destination-specific tips or suggestions for adrenaline-packed trips, Patti covers it all!…

Choose quality over quantity Invest in material that will stand the test of time and work hard for you, rather than making you work to wear it. Thin, unlined fabric will show every lump and bump, so if you’re looking for a smoothing effect, look for thicker or textured fabrics. If you don’t love your tummy... Go for a fuller coverage brief, and don’t wear it too tight. Support a fuller bust I do appreciate a specialist D-G cup to get real support. Heidi Klein makes sure bigger cup styles are just as stylish as mainline, but with tweaks like wider straps and secret structure. There’s nothing worse than harsh lines digging in, so make sure it’s supportive but not too tight. Halter necks are great This style is perfect…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Ready to launch into something stimulating and new? After next week’s eclipse, a barrier that’s been delaying progress could disappear. In the meantime, satisfy your sentimental streak by revisiting a much-loved person or place. Sunday’s indulgent Taurus moon is tailor-made for reunions and long lunches! Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 If tempers around you have been fraying, take a step back and make relaxation a priority. Yoga classes, movie nights, nature walks… don’t feel guilty, just do it. Looking after your health and wellbeing is crucial this month. But thanks to Mercury, a helpful person might be heading your way. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 New dreams are beginning to take shape, but first let go of some baggage. If a stressful…

How many times have I rolled in the sea How many times have I looked at a tree How many sunsets have I seen in my time Some of my friends have been made into lime How long have I been here I’ve lost track of time The waves have crashed on me They’ve left me with lines Just look at me deeply and wonder just who I’ve seen on my journeys through life’s precious lot God gave me colours, crystals and quartz How beautiful he made me in his holy court I’ve seen many things since the beginning of time No one knows what’s just on my mind Earthquakes, famines, volcanoes and floods Dinosaurs, humans, pollution and blood And now I’m in your life I hope you will see…

Mary Berry Classic THURSDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE FOOD Indulge in Mary’s favourite home comforts in this new series. The Great British Bake Off star teaches us how to make her delicious eggs benedict florentine, her mouth-watering slow-cooked lamb shanks and chocolate truffle pots. She also invites Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt to share the joys of caveman cooking with her. Extreme Cake Makers WEEKNIGHTS, 7PM, FOXTEL LIFESTYLE FOOD If you’re thinking of baking a sweet treat for your family’s next big celebration, you should get some inspo from these elite cake makers. Viewers will be amazed by the super-sized creations in the new season where anything is achievable, from a 122cm tall replica cow to an edible remote control car and nine-tiered wedding cake. Not to mention a replica of Highgrove…

Founding member of Little River Band and The Twilights Glenn Shorrock doesn’t consider himself famous. “I’ve been in this industry for half a century and I’ve brushed shoulders with lots of famous people, but I don’t consider myself a celebrity,” the English-born singer tells Woman’s Day. Despite his humble nature, it’s no secret Glenn has forged an extremely successful career. And fans can read all about his highs and lows in his first memoir Now, Where Was I? Not only does he look back at his memories of recording next door to The Beatles, but touring with Cliff Richard as a backing vocalist, too. “He’s a great guy and I like him a lot,” says Glenn. “I remember coming off stage on opening night and his manager said it went…

Aced it! We’re guessing from this celebration Karl Stefanovic beat his fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough at tennis. No need to make a racquet, Karl! Squad goals! “Had a great time meeting Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby today! Thank you so much for visiting,” Robert Irwin captioned this shot. Wedding belle! Emma Freedman looked like a fairytale princess as she tied the knot with her partner Charlie Rundle at a magical winter ceremony in Sydney. “Best day of our lives,” she wrote next to a snap of the pair. Bump watch! She’s been struggling with morning sickness, but you’d never tell! Carrie Bickmore looked beautiful as co-star Fifi Box cheekily pointed out her growing bump. Taking the lead Forget walkies, it was, er, bikies for Liev Schreiber’s rescue terrier Woody. With legs…

The likeness is uncanny, but Heidi Farley says she’d do anything to stop the comparisons to Princess Beatrice! Heidi, from Cork in Ireland, says she’s regularly approached by men who mistake her for Bea, but insists her royal likeness isn’t helping her in the dating game. “I’ve been single for a couple of years and would love to meet someone, but I’m convinced looking like Beatrice is stopping people asking me out,” the 29-year-old says. “She is not exactly the most fashionable or desirable of the royals. I like to make sure I always look prim and proper, but I certainly wouldn’t be taking fashion advice from her.” Beatrice, also 29, split from her boyfriend of 10 years, Dave Clark, in 2016 and has been single since. But for charity…

‘I hope I didn’t scare the shop attendant. He was sweet’ Life really has come full circle for former Vogue covergirl Tziporah Malkah who, just 20 months ago, was outraged when a series of unflattering photos of her collecting her mail dressed only in a crumpled bed sheet and slippers was published. Last week, she was again “caught out” – but this time she revelled in the attention, telling Woman’s Day exclusively that she’s in “a great place” and “confident” enough not to worry what people think any more. “I have never felt more fabulous or confident in myself,” Tziporah proudly insisted after being made aware of the second set of sheet photos. “When my boyfriend and I ran out of milk, we raced up the road and I ran…

Game Of Thrones lovebirds Kit Harington and Rose Leslie didn’t get their happy ending on screen, but in real life the couple had a fairytale wedding fit for a king! The lovebirds, who fell in love on set in Iceland in 2012, tied the knot in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, surrounded by a slew of their celebrity mates. ‘We are thrilled for Kit and Rose to be marrying today’ Stunning beauty Rose wore a vintage-style ivory lace wedding gown by Elie Saab, as she and Kit were married by Father Chad Boulton, a Benedictine monk, at Rayne Church, before partying the night away at Wardhill Castle, which has been in Rose’s family for 900 years. Her father Sebastian is Chieftain of Clan Leslie. As a marquee was set up for the reception…

‘Not only can I fit into my old clothes, I have a lot more energy’ She’s the radio host known for her cheeky humour and hilarious one-liners, but last week Jackie “O” Henderson was smiling for a different reason – her svelte new figure and impressive weight loss. Over the past six months, Jackie – who was “borderline obese” according to her doctor – has shed 10kg by cutting out carbs and upping her exercise, while still enjoying a glass of wine with dinner! “I wanted whatever changes I was making to be sustainable and didn’t want to deprive myself of everything,” she revealed in an interview last month. “I no longer crave bad foods and my portion sizes are very small compared to what they used to be. “I’ve…

When Thomas Walsh climbs up the steps to his favourite spot – the treehouse his dad made for him in the backyard of their family home – he may as well be on top of the world. For his parents, it’s a beautiful sight they never thought they’d witness. “The first time he climbed up the steps, he stood at the top clapping his hands,” his mum Cindy, 42, tells Woman’s Day from their remote cattle station outside Cloncurry in northwestern Queensland. Adorable Thomas, now two, was given a heartbreaking two per cent chance of survival after a 30-week ultrasound showed his rib cage hadn’t formed properly and he had sustained fractures in utero. And even if he miraculously survived the birth, doctors predicted Thomas would live for a week…

PEAR & CINNAMON SCROLLS MAKES 12 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS + PROVING & COOLING • 3 cups bread flour, sifted • ¼ cup caster sugar • 7g sachet dried yeast • ¼ tsp salt flakes • ²/3 cup milk, warmed • ¼ cup warm water • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 40g butter, softened, plus 60g extra • ¹/3 cup brown sugar • 1 corella pear, peeled, diced • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 2 tbsp maple syrup ICING • 1 cup pure icing sugar • 10g butter, softened • 1 tbsp boiling water • pink food colouring 1 In a large bowl, combine flour, caster sugar, yeast, salt, milk, water, egg and butter. Knead 5 mins until smooth. Set dough aside, covered, in a warm place 10…

Melt 100g butter, 1/3 cup honey and 2 tbsp caster sugar in saucepan on low. Stir until sugar dissolves. Turn heat to medium, bring to boil, simmer 1-2 mins until slightly thickened. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup rice bubbles, ½ cup sultanas, ½ cup chopped dried apricots, ½ cup chopped almonds, ¼ cup each pepitas, sunflower seeds and sesame seeds. Pour syrup mixture, stir to combine. Press into greased, lined 20 x 30cm slice pan. Bake at 180°C, 10-15 mins. Cool totally in pan. Chill 2 hours. Cut into fingers to serve. Store in an airtight container.…

PIZZERIA TASTE We just love the Dr Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Pizza. Finished with creamy mozzarella, aromatic basil, juicy cherry tomatoes and a fruity tomato sauce. Delivered on a perfect thin and crispy crust. We never knew that frozen pizza could taste this good! RRP $7.50, available from Coles, Woolworths and selected IGA supermarkets. Visit oetker.com.au LIGHT AND POWERFUL This powerful and lightweight hair dryer features a patented, honeycomb-shaped heating element that uses a ceramic core and silver coating to distribute heat evenly. Featuring an innovative 360° rotating nozzle, three speed settings including an ultra-fast speed, three temperature settings and a removable filter. Panache Hair Dryer TS3509, RRP $199 from Harvey Norman FOR HAIR OVER 40 Revitalise your hair with Dr Wolff’s phyto-caffeine hair-care range Plantur 39. The products include caffeine,…

With around 425,000 Australians living with dementia and numbers expected to rise to more than one million by 2050, the condition is big news. But according to the experts, a little daily physical exercise teamed with some cognitive stimulation and a healthy diet could help us stave off destructive and heartbreaking symptoms. Here are three ways you can help prevent dementia… 1. BODY MOVEMENT What’s good for your heart is also good for your head, says Associate Professor Colm Cunningham, director of the Dementia Centre in NSW. “Daily aerobic exercise in particular has been shown to improve oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain, which can slow or reduce cognitive decline,” he explains. Experts have also found a close link between being outside in nature and improved overall physical, mental and…

CHELSY DAVY really just wishes the whole wedding matter was a dream. She’s currently trying to get across an emotional and professional crossroad. She knows PRINCE HARRY well and he’s easily hurt. I see Harry’s other major ex-girlfriend. CRESSIDA BONAS wants to forget the wedding, too. She feels taunted by it. I see a big conflict about which royals can earn from the brand. I also see hurt and pain caused by the palace refusing to acknowledge lower royals such as PRINCESS EUGENIE. PRINCESS BEATRICE is a wild card. She demands to be heard and won’t be silenced. The royal house is under siege from the young ones. The world is very weary and bored of the KARDASHIAN brand and the family knows it. There will be a split in…

Q Is my daughter who is in heaven OK? I talk to her every day. Is my mum there? I hope I’m not a disappointment to her. I miss them both terribly. I wonder what kind of life my runaway daughter has. It’s been eight years. Just wondering, NZ MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mum Mary comes through with so much love for you. She tells me she’s proud of the person you’ve become. I now have your lovely daughter standing to my left. She tells me her name is Ellen. Both your mum and daughter are together in heaven and happy. They tell me they watch over you and your runaway daughter, who I feel will come back into your life later on. Ellen says she’ll send you butterflies, as…

I’m not a fan of this dress, it seems too big on her. However, I really don’t think it would look good on anyone for that matter. It’s just an awful dress. Helen J Brown Not her usual style. She has a great figure that this dress hides. Perhaps she just felt like a change. Her choice, just give her a break. Marion Cook Not liking it. It swamps her. There will be hits and there will be misses... like the fascinator and hairstyle. Geez Meghan is busy... Bill Jean Wyatte $7000 for that outfit? You could get better value dresses from Target. Mathew Rodda Gorgeous fabric and colour scheme. She still looks nice, but the dress does swallow her up a bit. Kathryn Blackmore Love the style Meghan... Beautiful!!!!…

MasterChef has hosted some very famous faces over the years. But for the first time in the show’s history, contestants will have to cook for none other than Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall at Darwin’s Royal Flying Doctor Service base. And judge Gary was more than a little nervous when the royals turned up on set... How did you feel on the day? We were nervous as hell! Our pride and professionalism were on the line. All we could think was, “What if the contestants properly stuff up?!” George and I were probably a lot firmer than we’d normally be and dispensed advice rather than clues. Were there any hiccups? A challenge like this is always going to throw up a few challenges. The ideas were flowing and…

MOVIE BOAR Set in the Australian outback, Boar is the latest horror flick from award-winning director Chris Sun with an all-star Aussie cast, including John Jarratt and Chris Haywood. A young family are under threat when a “dark and terrifying beast”, driven by its insatiable appetite for carnage, arrives in town. You won’t want to watch this movie with the lights off! AVAILABLE NOW Foxtel Store PODCAST THE REAL CHOPPER Mark “Chopper” Read is undoubtedly Australia’s most well-known criminal. But according to crime author Adam Shand, the Chopper Australia has come to know is all but a myth. In this two-part series, Adam meets the people closest to the famous crook and disentangles the persona of “Chopper” and how the figure took over Mark’s life. LISTEN NOW PodcastOne TOUR CATHERINE…

Pyjama party! Forget streetwear, this season’s hottest look is sleepwear. Thandie Newton, Kate Moss, Olivia Munn, Jessie J and Sarah Jessica Parker embrace the trend. BRAD’LL FIX IT! BRADLEY COOPER For a moment we thought the star had ditched acting and taken up plumbing but it turns out his get-up is for his latest flick The Mule. Still, we wouldn’t mind a tradie who looks like Brad! Dream home ROB LOWE We certainly don’t have a spare $63 million, but if we did, Rob’s six-bedroom family home, complete with cinema, wine cellar and Oprah as a neighbour would do nicely, thanks very much. Joke’s on John! JOHN LEGEND Chrissy Teigen spent the week teasing her hubby online about him looking like cartoon character Arthur Read, but when he saw the…

Which Home And Away hunk has an account on gay dating app Grindr? Which newsreader paid big bucks to attend the Logies and walk the red carpet because her network refused to send her? Which curvaceous reality star has co-stars suspecting that her shock weight-loss is thanks to lap-band surgery? He’s just finished dating dozens of women on The Bachelor but that didn’t stop Nick “The Honey Badger” Cummins from refusing to have his photo taken alongside a group of females unless a male chaperone stood alongside, too!…

OCT 2016 Tziporah gets a second chance at fame after being papped in a sheet while getting her mail in Melbourne. JAN 2017 She divided the camp with her strong views when she went into the African jungle for I’m A Celebrity… JAN 2018 Showing her bruised arms after assaulting boyfriend Guy at their Adelaide home. MAY 2018 Pleaded guilty to assault – then took selfies when no conviction was recorded. JUNE 2018 James Packer’s penniless former fiancee leaves forget-me-nots on the doorstep of the luxurious Bondi Beach home they shared 20 years ago.…

He’s the celebrated real estate agent-turned-television host who’s spent years impressing Aussies with his incredible buying and selling skills. But behind closed doors, Andrew Winter has been fighting a serious health battle – one that caused temporary paralysis of the muscles on one side of his face. Last month, the host of Foxtel’s lifestyle shows Love It Or List It and Selling Houses Australia was rushed to hospital after experiencing an episode of Bell’s palsy. Although the exact cause of the condition – which Andrew first terrifyingly mistook for a stroke – is unknown, it’s often related to exposure to a viral infection or an autoimmune system response. “I was meeting a friend for lunch and while I was eating, I thought I’d bitten my top lip because it felt…

Just two years after she received the all-clear of stage three breast cancer, Sue Nicklen found herself struggling to breathe on a trip to France with her husband Mark. “We’d been travelling for 13 hours, but I needed immediate hospital treatment,” she recalls. After urgent scans, Sue, 54, was told the devastating news her cancer was back and she had only 12 weeks to live, because it had spread to her liver and lungs. “Telling my two kids, Ellie, 23, and Sam, 22, was the hardest part. They had so many questions I couldn’t answer,” says Sue. In October 2015, the British mum received more bad news when she found out her body had become allergic to the chemotherapy drugs she was on – and she was unlikely to make…

BRAISED LAMB LASAGNE SERVES 8-10 PREP 30 MINS COOK 4 HOURS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2kg lamb shoulder • 1 onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes • 2 cups water • 1 cup red wine • ¼ cup chopped basil, plus extra leaves to serve • 2 tsp brown sugar • 500g packet instant lasagne (12 sheets) SAUCE • 500g smooth ricotta • 300g light sour cream • 3 eggs, beaten • ½ cup grated mozzarella, plus ¼ cup extra • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus ¼ cup extra 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. 2 In a large deep flameproof casserole dish, heat oil on high. Brown lamb on all sides 5-6 mins. Remove…

1 How do you see the clothes in your wardrobe? A You’d like to fit into lots of your pieces again B So many impulse purchases! C It’s a total mess D There are so many items you just can’t part with 2 If you lost all of your belongings in a house fire, how would you feel? A Why worry when everything’s replaceable? B Like you’d lost a part of your identity C Goodbye junk! D Overwhelmed at how to start over again 3 What’s stopping you from culling your gear? A You would – if it wasn’t such a chore! B You don’t have the time C The thought of doing so makes you anxious D All the memories it holds 4 What comes to mind when you…

You may think it’s a career reserved for the younger generation, but absolutely anyone can turn their social media into a paying job. And while it’s not something that happens overnight, Georgie Cavanagh, head of creator and brand partnerships at influencer marketing hub Tribe, offers up practical ways to assist you in turning your social media hobby into a money-making career. STEP 1: FINESSE YOUR FEED “Right from the start, ensure every post on your feed is top quality and has a clear purpose – make every photo tell a story,” says Georgie. “Your content should be clean, fresh and blend in seamlessly with the rest of your pics. Keep your posting times regular and frequent to show your audience that you’re a social (media) butterfly with plenty of content…

Ididn’t think I could see anything more mind-blowingly beautiful, but there it was. Looking like an exquisite meringue that has floated down from Heaven was the Myatheindan Pagoda, a white-on-white architectural masterpiece. Just as I am to attempt a photo, three maroon-robed monks step in to my view wielding camera phones. One gently approaches, pointing to his phone, so I volunteer to take their photos. As I turn the camera to face them, I realise I have this all wrong. They don’t want me to take their picture, they want to take a photo of me. And so, as we get another to shoot us all in front of this man-made marvel, we all end up in raptures of giggles as a herd of cows arrives, walking straight through the…

If only I could sit down and tell Amber Heard what I see in her future. I would say, “I have a lady here in spirit wanting to connect with you. She says there’s no point in loving for its own sake. Stop and buy a plant, water it, nurture it and watch it grow. Be in charge and trust. Stop repeating yourself. I see a lovely blonde lady coming around soon, who is best for you. But if you choose a man, I know you only have real eyes for your ex Elon Musk. So wait, nurture the soul, think and refrain. Life sometimes throws curve balls.” I also see Amber in a new city. Her story is so messy, but work is the answer.…

Sound sleeper This is my gorgeous son Dylan at three weeks old. His extended family are avid readers of your magazine and will get a thrill seeing his photo! B Morrison , North Nowra, NSW The look of love What a contrast between Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ wedding day and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s special day (WD, June 4). As a couple, it was obvious Harry and Meghan truly had the look of love. Sadly, it was something Charles didn’t have when he married Diana in 1981. I’m sure Diana would’ve been so proud of her sons choosing to marry for love. Denise Tarrant , Happy Valley, SA Young ecowarrior I love hearing about people doing good in the world, especially among the younger generations. Shalise Leesfield (WD,…

Wimbledon 2018 JULY 2-15, FOX SPORTS, FOXTEL NOW & SEVEN The wait is over, tennis fans – Wimbledon is finally here! Now in its 132nd championship, sports enthusiasts will be gripped as Roger Federer defends his title as champion of the gentlemen’s singles, while Garbine Muguruza is the one to beat in the women’s singles. Game, set, match! Jack Irish SUNDAY, 8.30PM, ABC Emmy winner Guy Pearce returns as Jack Irish, a former criminal lawyer and part-time debt collector. Linda (Marta Dusseldorp) has left him and he’s back to focusing on conveyancing and law – that is until a mysterious package addressed to Linda lands on his doorstep. Unable to resist investigating further, he discovers that a handful of foreign students at a disreputable private college have died in bizarre…

She’s one of the most influential women of our generation – and an Academy Award winner, activist, author and fitness guru to boot! So when Jane Fonda’s in town we’re making sure we have a front-row ticket. The 80-year-old made her screen return in the hilarious Netflix comedy Grace And Frankie in 2015. The actress will open up about her life as a Vogue cover star in the ’50s, her activism and her successes both on and off screen. August can’t come soon enough! AN EVENING WITH JANE FONDA Visit janefondatour.com  for tickets…