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From the #MeToo movement to “divorcee” Meghan Markle marrying Prince Harry, 2018 is the year of game-changing women. So we couldn’t be happier to join forces with our fellow women’s mags to campaign to put an end to paying GST on tampons. It’s even more shocking that products such as Viagra and condoms are exempt. If you want to get on board, head to bloodyannoying.com and sign the petition. While we’re on the topic of brave women, this issue is filled with inspiring females. From Angela Bishop’s strength in the face of her husband’s tragic death (p24) to 17-year-old Jenna Jones (p38), who hasn’t let losing her eyesight stop her from chasing her dream of Olympic gold. Enjoy! We’d love to hear from you (02) 9282 8508 WomansDay@bauer-media.com.au WomansDay.com.au WomansDayAus…

‘Victoria knows if she forced him they’d both be miserable’ They have doggedly tried to insist all is well in their 19-year marriage, but if the latest signs are anything to go by, David and Victoria Beckham’s marriage is all but over. Woman’s Day understands they will undergo a secret trial separation as the weight of their increasingly independent lives and persistent rumours of infidelity continue to plague their once-fairytale union. The pair, along with their four children, were seen last week on a family holiday in Croatia – but insiders close to the Beckhams say this was more of a final goodbye rather than an attempt to get things back on track. LAST CHANCE “The writing’s on the wall. David wants out, even though Posh is still clinging to…

Livin’ it up in the Big Apple! Nicole Kidman couldn’t have looked happier as she escorted her beloved mum Janelle to catch a Broadway play in New York City. After the 78-year-old’s hospitalisation in Sydney in 2016 with suspected heart problems, and a series of medical tests in May this year, the pair finally got the chance to have some fun together in the States. “Nicole’s been waiting for the moment her mum could be declared healthy enough to fly, so she could whisk her over to the US for them to spend some precious time together,” says a source. “Nic’s been worried sick about Janelle and is so relieved to see her looking so strong and full of life – she looks years younger than she did after her…

‘Our baby might even be climbing before he’s walking!’ Forget the Warped Wall – Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal Ninja Warrior favourites Andrea Hah and husband Lee Cossey will face their biggest challenge yet when they welcome their first child, a boy, in November! The happy couple – who are part of a group called the Blue Mountains Rock Climbers alongside Lee’s brother Ben – found out they were expecting just a few months after filming wrapped for the second season of Australian Ninja Warrior. And they couldn’t be happier. “It’s been on the cards for a few years,” physiotherapist Lee, 36, excitedly tells us. While Andrea and Lee – who wed in March – share a mutual love for exercise and nature, they’re on slightly different pages when it…

There was a huge laugh as Melanie Schilling and her new hubby Gareth hit the floor for their first dance to At Last at their stunning Balinese jungle wedding. “It was the most apt song given I’m getting married for the first time at 46 after a six-and-a-half-year engagement,” laughs Mel, relationship coach for Nine’s Married At First Sight. Mel met her now-husband through eHarmony after spending the majority of her 30s single and happy. PERFECT DAY Unlike the MAFS couples she coaches, Mel and Gareth took their time to marry and, despite the delay, their day was perfect. Mel couldn’t have looked more beautiful or relaxed as she pledged her love to Gareth in front of 60 close friends and family, and the couple’s three-year-old daughter Maddie. ‘Saying my…

Monday CHICKEN WITH RICE & QUINOA SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 3370kJ • 1½ cups long-grain white rice • ½ cup quinoa • 3 chicken breast fillets, cut into thirds • 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning • 2 oranges, segmented, juice reserved • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped • ¼ cup parsley leaves • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • steamed green beans, to serve 1 Pour rice into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 3 cups water and microwave on high 10 mins. Add quinoa and cook a further 5 mins until rice and quinoa are tender. Set aside 5 mins. 2 Meanwhile, heat a chargrill pan on high. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning. Grill chicken 2-3 mins each side until cooked…

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are determined not to be pulled apart. However, I do wonder if Harry can keep up with Meghan’s wants. I see baby fears. She is going to support Harry all the way but at the same time still find her own ground. In reference to her broken family relationships, I see Meghan has decided to move on. We may even see the couple buy a home abroad. Spirits keep showing me a little spirit boy next to Meghan. She is very much ready for all the challenges and determined to keep her personality true.…

“A woman’s menstrual cycle is fundamental to the creation of human life. It’s not a luxury to be taxed!” – Leisel Jones, Aussie Olympian From the #MeToo movement to the debate over the gender pay gap, women’s equality is a hot topic across the world. And the fact that Australian women pay GST on tampons and sanitary items is among the issues at the top of the agenda. Since 2000, women have been paying GST on tampons and sanitary items. That’s because they’re deemed to be “nonessential” – unlike fresh food, toilet paper, health insurance, lubricants and medical items. Even Viagra is deemed “essential” and therefore not subject to the tax. When GST was introduced, it was meant to be fair and simple, but we believe it’s not. So,…

Meghan Markle looked deliriously happy and beautiful on her wedding day as she exchanged vows with Prince Harry in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, signalling the start of her fairytale life as the Duchess of Sussex. But two months on from her big day, palace insiders say the 36-year-old is secretly struggling to cope with the pressures of royal life as well as her increasingly fractured relationship with her family. Now, shock claims have emerged that her father Thomas Markle, 74, “made up” his emergency heart surgery as a reason not to attend her wedding and avoid further embarrassment after he was accused of staging photos to sell to the paparazzi. And Woman’s Day can reveal heartbroken Meghan has been forced to make the painful decision…

PEANUT POPCORN SLICE MAKES 8 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS + STANDING • 3 cups salted natural popcorn • 1 cup unsalted cashews, roughly chopped • ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped • ½ cup honey • 1 tbsp water • 50g dark chocolate, melted, cooled • ½ tsp sea salt flakes 1 Line a 26cm x 18cm slice pan with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, combine popcorn, cashews and peanuts. 3 In a small saucepan, heat honey and water on low. Increase heat to medium. Simmer 5 mins until reduced and light golden (it will start smelling slightly nutty). 4 Remove from heat and pour into dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Transfer to prepared pan and press down firmly using the back of a teaspoon. Set…

5 REASONS TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHEESE! Cheesemaker LYNDALL DYKES reveals why DIY is superior 1. IT’S CHEAPER On average, the cost of making cheese at home is about a quarter of what it costs to buy. 2. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE EATING Store-bought cheeses can contain added sugar, salt and preservatives. When you DIY, you’re free to choose the quality of milk and amount of salt, plus any other delicious flavours you want to add. 3. INSTANT BRAGGING RIGHTS Imagine turning up to a party with a platter of cheeses you made yourself? It is a fulfilling skill that adds an extra dimension to your home cooking repertoire. 4. IT’S ENVIRO-FRIENDLY You save on packaging plus countless food miles. The equipment you need to make cheese is very green…

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It’s easier than ever to have your own website. Whether it’s a space to sell your delicious homemade goods, write a blog or share family recipes, going online offers a platform for just about everything. But where do you start? After developing and producing her own e-commerce site, Dirty Pretty Gems (dirtyprettygems.com.au), Kate Dawes reveals tips for first-time website creators to help make the process as seamless as possible. KNOW YOUR OBJECTIVES Before getting into the nittygritty of actually building the technology, Kate says there’s one question you need to ask yourself. “Form an idea of what you want first,” she says. “Are you writing a blog, selling products, showcasing your art or something else?” CONSTRUCT YOUR DREAM The process of creating your site will vary depending on if you…

Who dares cruises P&O has unveiled Walk the Wire, the world’s very first tightrope walk between two cruise ships! The 30-metre mission runs from the top deck of Pacific Aria to the Pacific Eden on a cable stretched 40 metres above the sea. It’ll be available on select cruises in 2019, when the ships are sailing beside one another off the coast of NSW. Sydney Bridge Climb’s new look Those of us who are yet to climb Sydney’s Harbour Bridge should get excited. New owner Hammons Holdings, which operates Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, is promising exciting updates. David Hammon says he plans to use new technology to make changes. “Underpinning our vision is the idea of improving accessibility… So visitors can experience this iconic landmark in a safe…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Your relationships are catching the spotlight. Total eclipses may be dark, but when the lights come back on, situations are often seen with more clarity. For couples who’ve fallen into a rut, a celestial jolt might be just the remedy you need. Avoid competitive people or situations this week and champion teamwork instead. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As Saturday’s eclipse impacts your health sector, you may feel an urge to do something radical. Whether it’s ditching a bad habit or signing up for exercise classes, make a leap. These emotional stars might also stir up that sentimental side, so why not dust off some old books or movies? Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 There’s no holding back, Libra. This week’s eclipse…

For 10 years I worked with children and families as a social worker. I learned a lot about grief but I didn’t realise its total devastation until January 30, 2015, when my husband and I heard the words every parent dreads. “I’m sorry. There’s no heartbeat.” Our beautiful boy Xavier was stillborn the next day. Some time later, my husband and I made the decision to try for another baby, and on March 14, 2017, we were lucky enough to welcome Xavier’s baby brother into the world. His name is Kai and in a very special coincidence he was born at 2.18pm – the exact same time as Xavier. I’ve found great comfort in reading other parents’ stories of loss and their process of healing, so I decided to write…

1 Royal watchers couldn’t help but notice how miserable the pair looked at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding (right). 2 David left his long-time manager Simon Fuller, who continues to manage Posh, for a new team led by friend David Gardner. 3 David tagged all of his four children in his anniversary photo on Instagram – but left out his wife! 4 Victoria also kept it brief, writing, “I love u so much,” but failing to mention her husband by name. 5 Posh posted a sweet holiday snap to Instagram “from us all” – but David was nowhere to be seen. 6 Brooklyn has quit university in New York and returned home to be with his mum. He bought her flowers as a touching gesture. 7 The couple were…

It’s been a tough time for Love Child star Jessica Marais, who has completed four weeks as an inpatient at The Sydney Clinic to treat her bipolar disorder. Now the star is recovering as an outpatient, and credits the love and support of her photographer boyfriend Jake Holly with helping her through. “You can go 40 days without food, 4 days without water, 4 minutes without air, but not a moment without hope. So grateful for hope-filled and faith-filled humans who have contagious kindness. Love transcends all barriers both internal and external, the world could do with more of it,” Jess wrote on Instagram alongside a recent pic of herself with Jake. The Hillsong Church has also been a source of comfort. “She’s a devout member of the congregation and…

THE BOTANIST BOWL SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 50 MINS • 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns • 1 dried bay leaf • 400g chicken breast fillets • 200g brussels sprouts, halved • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 250g green kale, stems discarded, shredded finely • 1 avocado, cut into wedges • 2 tbsp roasted almonds, chopped coarsely ALMOND PESTO • ½ cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves • ½ cup finely chopped green kale leaves • ¼ cup roasted almonds • 2 tbsp finely grated parmesan • 2 tsp lemon juice • 1 small clove garlic • ¹/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Place stock, peppercorns and bay leaf in…

SALT & PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GAI LAN SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 40 MINS • 2 tsp sea salt • 2 tsp cracked black peppercorns • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes • 800g chicken breast fillets, skin on • 400g gai lan (Chinese broccoli), trimmed, chopped coarsely • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 2 tsp sesame oil • 1 medium carrot (120g), cut into matchsticks • ½ cup (40g) bean sprouts •1/3 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves • 2 green onions, sliced thinly • 1 tbsp lime juice • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds • 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 Combine salt, pepper, chilli and chicken in a large bowl. 2 Cook chicken, in batches, skin-side down, in a heated, oiled, large frying pan for 10 mins or…

1 Add 2 packets of Tilda Coconut Steamed Basmati Rice, 3 cups coconut milk, ¾ tsp ground cardamom, 1 tbsp coconut sugar and ½ tsp ground cinnamon to a medium-to-large saucepan. Bring to boil. 2 Once boiled, reduce heat and leave to simmer 10 mins, stirring occasionally. During this time, you can add a small amount of rose water (see step 3), if it is to your taste. 3 Turn off the heat and remove from stove top. Add 2 tsp rose water (or whatever is left if you added some during the simmer step) and stir to combine. 4 Divide into two separate bowls and serve immediately. For extra crunch, serve with crushed pistachios!…

EAT “Certain foods can increase inflammation in your body,” says Caterina. “Try to minimise or avoid inflammatory foods such as sugar and alcohol, and add more anti-inflammatory foods such as fish.” USE “Electrotherapy has become a leading drug-free option to achieving pain relief,” says Caterina.“Devices such as PainPod ( painpod.com.au ) are a great alternative to painkillers.” APPLY For a plant-based formula to relieve muscle and joint aches, try Relievamed, $28. Dr Donna Marcal is the driving force behind this Australian-made product.…

RICHARD WILKINS is going to follow his heart but he must keep check on what I see is a roaming eye. A secret release from DAVID BOWIE will amaze the world. I see the name Thomas around DELTA GOODREM. A baby boy is destined for her if her soul chooses. Would Frasier work 15 years on? KELSEY GRAMMER, who is having secret talks about a revival, is a very difficult man yet he is still searching to be at the top of the tree again. MARTA DUSSELDORP’s partner wants her attention more at this time. The A Place to Call Home actress is carrying anxiety that she has been selfish. A major new role will challenge her fears. KITTY SPENCER is among the new “side royals” who will become big…

Pearl reconnects with Liz’s mum AMANDA SAYS Pearl shows me that she has passed over. I felt it had only been a few months since she passed and that she was around 10 years old. Pearl had been unwell for quite some time, but she hung on as Liz was unwell too and she needed to stay alive to support her. Pearl was a fighter and very strong willed – the vets said she should have passed a long time ago but she proved them wrong. She had a lot of mobility problems especially in the hip area. She tells me she came to Liz and her family when she was very young. She was mistreated in her previous home, but wants Liz to know that when they got her,…

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Dead Lucky WEDNESDAY, 9.30PM, SBS New crime Expect plenty of twists and turns in this gripping four-part crime drama. Set in Sydney, the plot follows Detective Grace Gibbs (Rachel Griffiths), who’s obsessed with avenging the murder of her junior officer. We also meet Charlie Fung (Yoson An), a new trainee detective who blames his supervising officer Grace for the death of his best friend. The pair must work together when a violent fugitive takes hold of a convenience store. War On Waste TUESDAY, 8.30PM, ABC Craig Reucassel is back to host another thought-provoking, three-part series centred around the shocking amount of waste we produce as a nation. In the first episode, he focuses on how we can use less plastic, and in a bid to encourage Aussies to stop buying…

MOVIE THE BREAKER UPPERERS Ready to call it quits with your partner? The Breaker Upperers will do it for you! NZ directors Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami star as best friends who run a business splitting up couples for a buck. And they’re besties in real life, too! “We met when we were 10 and have been friends ever since,” Madeleine says. Jackie adds, “This movie brought us closer. We shared so many laughs!” IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK MADONNA: AN INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICON AT SIXTY by J Randy Taraborrelli It’s Madonna’s 60th birthday in August so it’s the perfect time to celebrate the Material Girl. The author gives us an insight into her early career, marriages and motherhood, and why she’s still one of the most successful…

Wardrobe raider KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN The reality star rocked Lara Croft’s look going to a fashion show with her daughter Penelope, six, in LA. Talk about ready for anything! KISSING QUEENS! CHER & MERYL STREEP The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again co-stars greeted one another with a kiss at the blue carpet premiere in London. “She’s fantastic,” says Meryl of Cher, who plays her mum in the film. What a super trouper! Red carpet rumble DAVID ARQUETTE The actor was “ambushed” at the LA premiere of his new movie 350 Days by pro-wrestler RJ City, who he was due to fight a couple of days later. It turns out David was a wrestling champ in 2000. Who knew? Mo mojo TOM SELLECK Few could rock tight high-waisted jeans and a…

Which Married At First Sight stars were kicked out of Melbourne bar Fargo and Co for misbehaving in a bathroom cubicle together? Which Studio 10 star is rumoured to smoke like a chimney? Aussie hunk and Unreal actor Adam Demos was spotted locking lips with not one but two TV publicists from the same network and at the same event... Awkward! Which reality TV star has been demanding better treatment than his predecessors? Sources claim the funnyman is throwing his weight around and asking for special treatment such as phone privileges!…