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Woman’s Day’s entertainment writer Lucy is one of those fashion-forward types who doesn’t mind telling her boss when she gets it wrong. I’ve learned not to take offence when she tells me to go and get changed “immediately!” “They have to come off – now!” she told me once when I wore a pair of apparently totally outdated tights. This week, Lucy has worn to work a pair of short bike pants, a bum bag, and a leather harness (the kind you might find on a dominatrix… or a Doberman!) So as New York Fashion Week delivered its latest trends (balaclavas are a thing?!) we’re all a bit concerned about Lucy’s office wear next week! Make sure you check out all the craziness from New York (p26).…

Social media sensation Gina Stewart, who has been dubbed World’s Hottest Grandma, has a famous admirer in none other than Lothario Shane Warne! The cricketing legend, 49, has shown his affections for Gold Coast beauty Gina, 47, on Instagram. Shane has begun liking her Instagram pictures, most of which feature her posing seductively in bikinis and lingerie. With her blonde locks and stunning body, Gina is certainly Shane’s type. Gina, who is a single mum to four children and a grandma to a gorgeous little girl, doesn’t look her age at all – she hasn’t a wrinkle or grey hair in sight. It’s easy to see why Shane is drawn to her – but he’s not the only one! Gina has almost reached a whopping 100K Instagram followers, so Shane’s…

You’d think he’d have his hands full dating multiple women on The Bachelor but Nick Cummins, aka the Honey Badger, was caught enjoying a late night rendezvous with a mystery brunette last week – and she wasn’t one of the show’s contestants! The 30-year-old former Wallaby was seen with a pretty woman in a skimpy white dress outside his uncle’s Beaches Pizza Bar in Sydney’s Manly at around 10pm on Saturday. “I’ve been watching The Bachelor and she was definitely not one of the contestants. She was way too short to be Brittany,” a source reveals. “They didn’t kiss or cuddle, but their body language was close. It kind of seemed like they’d been out for dinner and were saying goodbye at the end of the night.” Looks like Nick…

As his ex-wife Katie Price was filmed on a wild night out, Peter Andre was with two of his children, Junior and Princess. The glamour model was caught on camera rapping the words “I love coke” with two men she met at a bar on holiday. The footage appeared to show white powder on a counter beside the 40-year-old. Meanwhile Peter, 45, ignored Katie’s antics, instead sharing cute shots of his kids with fans. In June, a spokesperson confirmed Katie and Peter agreed the children should live with their father amid the breakdown of her marriage to Kieran Hayler. And sources say Peter couldn’t be happier to have them under his roof. “He wants to give his children a normal upbringing,” says an insider. The star has revealed in the…

‘Doria has been on cloud nine ever since Meghan’s wedding’ The Duchess of Sussex all but officially confirmed her pregnancy news last week, stepping out with a doting Prince Harry in a dress that looked to reveal the beginnings of a baby bump. And sources close to the former actress tell Woman’s Day there’s only one person more excited about the pair becoming parents than the royals themselves – Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland! According to a well-placed source, LA-based Doria is already telling close family and friends how thrilled she is to become a grandmother. “She can’t wait to be a grandma – it’s something she’s wanted for so long now,” our source tells. “She’s been on cloud nine ever since Meghan’s wedding, and she can’t wait for her daughter…

Days are numbered on set for The Block judges as it’s rumoured producers plan to replace them with fresh faces for next season – and Shaynna Blaze is seeing red. The Block’s only female judge has caught wind of the rumours and it’s caused a huge rift between her and her co-star Scott Cam. For years there have been whispers the show will be given a facelift but now insiders say a “renovation” could be in the works for as early as next season. Secret meetings are being held to secure new talent, all of which The Block fave Scott has been privy to. ARE SHAYNNA’S DAYS NUMBERED? Potentially facing the axe is outspoken judge Shaynna, who is furious Scott, someone she considers a close friend, hasn’t let her in…

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Despite Married At First Sight being a mega ratings winner, and thousands of wannabe brides and grooms desperately trying to score a gig on the popular show, Woman’s Day can reveal the recent production has come to a standstill after not one but two brides bailed out of their TV weddings at the last moment! As filming began earlier this month, brides Natasha and Nicci suddenly walked out on the show, leaving production crew scrabbling for replacements. NOT WORTH IT! “Tash finally patched things up with her on-again off-again boyfriend [The Bachelorette runner-up] Michael Turnbull and she didn’t want to throw away everything they had just for a reality show,” a friend close to the couple spills. Fellow bride and single mum Nicci from Queensland also decided she no longer…

As Mark Wilson was getting ready to hit the sack after a hectic day at work, he had no idea of the horror about to unfold. The five-time Australian DanceSport champion, who found national fame as a judge on Dancing With The Stars, was running a successful dance studio in Melbourne’s outer north-eastern suburbs with wife Annemarie when he received the late-night call that changed his life. “It was the fire brigade telling me our studio was on fire,” the 55-year-old explains. “I told Annemarie not to worry, it was probably something small.” Jumping into his car, Mark raced to his beloved studio but as he approached, the ferocity of the blaze was obvious. “There were police barriers and all I could see were smoke and flames. The studio was…

GOLDEN CROWN PAVLOVA SERVES 6-8 PREP 30 MINS + AT LEAST 3 HOURS COOLING COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS • 6 egg whites • 1½ cups caster sugar • 1 tbsp cornflour • ¼ tsp cream of tartar • Pinch of salt • 300ml thickened cream • ½ tsp natural vanilla extract • 150g coconut yoghurt • Assortment of sliced yellow fruits to top pavlova SPUN SUGAR • 1 cup (220g) sugar 1 Heat your oven to 110°C. Whisk egg whites to soft peaks in a stand mixer bowl. Sprinkle in caster sugar a tablespoon at a time, beat until glossy. Halfway through adding sugar, stir cornflour, cream of tartar and salt into it, continue adding to the egg white mixture. Beat for a further 10 mins after sugar has…

Try Tom’s Lemonberryade Cosy up on your couch with a spring cocktail from Gogglebox favourites Tom and Wayne MAKES 1 JUG Slice 4 lemons and place them in the bottom of a glass pitcher. Add a small handful of fresh mint leaves and a cup of sugar on top of lemons. With a wooden spoon, mash the mixture for about a minute. Add the berries and lightly mash. Add a litre of water and refrigerate until chilled. When ready to serve, fill 4 highball glasses with ice, add a splash of vodka and a dash of elderflower liqueur to each. Fill ¾ full with lemon juice mixture, top with soda water and serve. Garnish each glass with a strawberry. New book! Extract from Cocktales On The Couch With Wayne And…

Have you heard of the newest buzz word in skincare, superberries? Most commonly acai and goji berries, these ingredients are the latest innovations in natural skincare and create potent antioxidant elixirs for youthful looking skin. Acai contains omega 3, 6 and 9 for collagen production and goji brightens and increases skins elasticity. TRY 1 Youth To The People Superberry Hyrdrate and Glow Oil $62 2 Raww Activate-ME Face Moisturiser $24.99 3 Essano Certified Organic Rosehip Oil $34.99…

Ocsober is just around the corner. And like Dry July, anyone keen to take part in the initiative is expected to ban the booze. Don’t worry, there are benefits! Ambassador Steph Lowe explains what happens to your body if you do... 1 Improved metabolism Ditching those weeknight cheeky ones could help your waistline. “When you consume alcohol, body fat is far more likely to be stored rather than burnt,” says Steph. “You’ll also be consuming less calories and reducing the likelihood of late-night snacking, as we all know alcohol lowers willpower.” 2 Enhanced liver function Alcohol can take a serious toll on your liver – think alcoholic hepatitis, inflammation and permanent liver scarring (cirrhosis). “Taking a break allows your liver to thrive as it’ll no longer…

Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 The warmer weather seems to agree with you, Virgo. Both socially and financially, things are on the upswing, with cash appearing through shared enterprises or fundraising. Your positive attitude should attract some fascinating new people as well. Singles may even be dazzled by an older, entrepreneurial type. Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 What a difference a week can make! It’s been a pensive period for many Librans, but as the sun and Mercury burst into the limelight, your old mojo should return in full force. This weekend should be brimming with fun encounters. Saturday’s stars might even bring an impromptu get-together. Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 The buzz around your home is growing louder: visitors, renos – excitement levels are on the…

Gotta hand it to her! We knew she was beautiful but Katie Holmes took things to the next level when she became an artwork at a futuristic fashion launch. Family fun Is it a bird? Is it a… no it’s Glenn and Sara McGrath proving they’re big kids at heart, all dressed up for daughter Maddie’s third birthday. Quality time! With her divorce from Brad Pitt getting increasingly messy, Angelina Jolie looked happy to have some time out with daughter Zahara. Summer babe “Hudson’s first swim… Tomorrow it’s the jetski,” Kym Johnson quipped as she posed with one of her twins. We SEA you! Sam who? Sunrise host Kochie looked pleased with his new – and very cute – co-star Oscar, an Aussie sea-lion. Royal tomboy! Carefree cutie Mia Tindall,…

Pamela Anderson is single again after moving out of the French Riviera home she shared with her boyfriend of one year, French soccer star Adil Rami, 32. The four-times-married 51-year-old apparently wanted him to spend more time with his two-year-old twin sons Zayn and Madi, but sources say there’s more to the story. “People are wondering if this is just Pammie’s way of trying to save face, as she hasn’t had a lot of success in her relationships,” a source tells. “She’s acting like this was all her idea, but it’s been a lot harder for her than she’s letting on.”…

Her visit Down Under has been anything but plain sailing, but after cancelling a string of gigs due to ill health, Pink left even more of a dark cloud over her trip by having a full-on Twitter rant when she hopped across the ditch to New Zealand to perform as part of her world tour. Unhappy that she and her entourage were turned away from swanky Deadshot Bar in the trendy Auckland suburb of Ponsonby due to it being full to capacity, the chart-topping 39-year-old spat the dummy at the venue via social media. “Man I’ve been to some cool bars around the world, and [sic] Dead shot on Ponsonby road is not one of them,” the mum-of-two tweeted after apparently being turned away from the popular watering hole with…

What should be a time of celebration appears to have turned into a nightmare for Bec Hewitt, who was seen looking distressed on the streets of Melbourne last week. Keen not to be seen, the 35-year-old former soap star had her cap pulled down over her eyes and seemed panicked as she held onto a coathanger, plastic bag and guitar case and ran towards a parked vehicle. “She was with the kids and was throwing things into the boot of the car in a massive rush. She seemed really out of sorts and her dad appeared to be supporting her – it left everyone wondering what was going on and why she was so desperate to get away,” tells an insider, adding, “She appeared to be on the verge of…

On their first official visit overseas as husband and wife, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are heading Down Under to attend the Invictus Games in Sydney. Arriving on October 16, the couple will stay in the $40 million six-bedroom Villa Del Mare mansion in Point Piper, before visiting Dubbo and Melbourne, then returning to Sydney for the Games. The 16-day tour also includes stops in Fraser Island, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.…

With her wedding to Jack Brooksbank just around the corner on October 12, Princess Eugenie is pulling out all the stops to have the wedding of the year in a $10 million ceremony and reception that promises to rival the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan. “Eugenie has a vision of exactly how she wants her day to be and she won’t settle for anything less,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. Like Harry and Meghan, 28-year-old Eugenie and her husband-to-be will marry at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, followed by a reception hosted by the Queen at her father Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge. DREAM COME TRUE The father of the bride wants his youngest daughter to have her dream wedding and has hired Lord Snowdon’s half-brother Peregrine Armstrong-Jones to…

Producers are looking at last year’s faves Ronnie and Georgia for next season. They have a massive following on social media and viewers have voiced their hopes to have them back. Insiders say fiesty Georgia would be great as she will speak her mind. They were enlisted for a challenge this season and said it was “an absolute pleasure” being back with their Block family. Nine is also considering model Elyse Knowles to replace Shelley Craft, who recently hinted to TV Week her future on the show is uncertain. “I’m not going to hang on beyond my use-by date. If there aren’t opportunities in TV for me, then I’ll find them in another industry,” she revealed. Elyse’s profile has continued to soar since her winning appearance on the show. She’s…

Aussie national treasure and Wolverine star Hugh has been left devastated by the news his dear friend Sam Humphrey, who starred alongside him in the film The Greatest Showman, is in hospital battling for his life. The 24-year-old actor, who’s just 127cm tall, formed an unbreakable bond with Hugh after being cast in the role of General Tom Thumb in the epic movie that tells the story of circus visionary PT Barnum. TREATMENT & SURGERY Now friends and family are on tenterhooks as Sam – who first cut his acting teeth playing James Udagawa on Neighbours in 2016 – is undergoing a high-risk surgery in Los Angeles. He’s been receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai hospital for several weeks after struggling with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition that can cause…

He was as much a ladies’ man off screen as he was on screen – but when it came to love, Burt Reynolds admitted there was “one that got away.” And that lost love was none other than Forrest Gump star Sally Field. The 71-year-old actress couldn’t resist a little laugh when Burt once confessed that she was “the love of my life”. Although it was a chequered romance that didn’t stand the test of time, the one-time girlfriend of the Hollywood great – who had nearly 200 film and movie credits under his belt – paid a touching tribute to her ex-love, who sadly died last week at the age of 82. “There are times in your life that are so indelible, they never fade away. They stay alive,…

JENNIFER HAWKINS In 2010, the former Miss Universe filed an AVO against a stalker who was ordered to stay at least 100m away from her. He was also forbidden from assaulting, threatening, harassing or intimidating her. HUGH JACKMAN In 2013, a crazed fan threw an electric razor full of her own pubic hair at the Wolverine star while he was in a New York gym. The woman had also been seen at the Aussie actor’s home and outside his daughter’s school. LORRAINE BAYLY Lorraine’s moved house three times due to stalkers. Police were also called to a social event where a man was asking other guests about her. He was later arrested carrying a bag. When Lorraine asked what was in it, police told her, “You don’t want to know.”…

LAMB, HALOUMI & KALE SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI DRESSING SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 40 MINS • 600g lamb rump steaks, trimmed • 2 tsp olive oil • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced • 2 cups thickly sliced kale leaves • 250g haloumi, thickly sliced • 2 small tomatoes, seeded, thinly sliced • 200g packet crunchy combo of sprouts CHIMICHURRI DRESSING • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley • 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp red-wine vinegar • 2 tbsp lemon juice • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 CHIMICHURRI DRESSING Combine ingredients in a bowl, season to taste. 2 Cook lamb on a heated oiled grill plate (or barbecue) 4 mins each side until cooked as desired. Transfer to…

Following his 2010 MasterChef win, chef, food writer and presenter Adam Liaw has been eating his way around the world, immersing himself in the food specialities and techniques from different cultures. In conjunction with his SBS television series Destination Flavour, Adam has released a new cookbook, delving deep into an array of cuisines including Scandinavian, Japanese and of course Australian. Here Adam chats to us about his “foodspiration” and favourite eats from around the globe… Who inspired you and your love of cooking? I’m always inspired by my family when it comes to cooking. As a kid it was my mum and my grandma, and now as an adult it’s my own kids who inspire me. How has travelling the world influenced…

WHAT LEADS TO BODY ACNE? “Body areas that develop pimples – sometimes known as acne mechanica – can be a result of environmental factors exacerbated by friction, heat or pressure,” says Zoe. “Those working in very humid or polluted conditions tend to be more susceptible to acne on the back, due to clogged pores.” HOW CAN WE AVOID MAKING MATTERS WORSE? “Start by minimising your use of excessively rich body moisturising products, as well as harsh astringent-based body cleansers that will strip the natural oils from the skin,” says Zoe. “Little things like keeping hair clean and off your back, washing your linen regularly, and showering straight after exercise can all help too.” TOP PRODUCT PICKS 1. Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub $49 “Buff away dead cells and decongest with a high-intensity…

1 HEALTHY DIET EQUALS HEALTHY TEETH While we are all tempted by a cheeky treat once in a while, maintaining a balanced diet will help alleviate tooth decay and dental issues. Fill your plate with plenty of vegies, fruit, lean meat, dairy products and starchy foods. These contain the vitamins and nutrients your body craves. 2 THE ANSWER IS SILICONE There’s a common misconception that the harder your toothbrush bristles are, the cleaner your teeth will be. But hard-bristled brushes can actually cause serious damage to your gums. Invest in a natural fibre or silicone toothbrush – both are far less abrasive to tooth enamel and harbour fewer bacteria. 3 SAY NO TO SUGAR Sugar is the biggest culprit behind tooth decay. Cereals, biscuits, flavoured yoghurts, even natural sugars such…

What do you value most in life? Perhaps it’s your health, education, relationships, cleanliness – or all of the above! Now, what is it your kids, even your grandkids, value? They might’ve told you, but more often than not it’s just assumed we know. Human behaviour expert Dr John Demartini wants to put an end to those assumptions. He says knowing what your kids’ values are, respecting them and not pushing your own onto them is what will truly bond the relationship. You might not even realise you’re forcing your values onto them – whether you’re telling them to do better at school, begging them to help keep the house tidy... the list goes on. Although it’s fair to want those things for and from your child, it also needs…

DUCHESS MEGHAN will decide to finally cut all old ties and choose the life she is in now. She will love her visit to Australia with PRINCE HARRY. Home And Away star RAECHELLE BANNO is very emotional and wants a new life that is romantic and balanced. I predict she will walk into a sitcom, but she will always be drawn more to love and family. LISA MARIE PRESLEY secretly wants to receive love from the world. Now an older and quieter soul, she wants more love in her life. I see OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN in a strange money mystery. KATE RITCHIE will keep everyone guessing about her career. I see she’d like to direct a musical. DAVID BECKHAM is in the mix for some major film roles. ADELE fears she…

AMANDA SAYS Bluebelle comes through and tells me she has passed over from a parasite and fungal infection. Bluebelle was only about five when she passed. Bluebell was really suffering and it was getting worse. She tells her owner Venessa she loved her so much and knew she did everything she could to help her. Bluebelle tells me she was a rather nervous cat and very timid. She was frightened with most people but very loving to Venessa. Venessa’s father also comes through. He brings through another cat called Curry, who is very vocal. Bluebelle tells me she used to crawl up Venessa’s dressing gown when she was a kitten. VENESSA SAYS I reached out to Amanda as I felt I betrayed Bluebelle by having to take her to the…

Playing For Keeps WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, TEN We’re already obsessed with Ten’s addictive new drama, which gives us a glimpse of what it must be like to be caught up in the world of Aussie Rules in Melbourne. Women are the power players here, with Neighbours star Olympia Valance playing Tahlia, a socialite engaged to the captain of Southern Jets Football Club, played by Jackson Gallagher. “She’s outrageous,” says Olympia of her character. Exciting stuff! The Good Cop NETFLIX, FRIDAY From the creator of Monk, this 10-part cop comedy explores the relationship between disgraced NYPD cop Tony Sr (played by Tony Danza) and his son Tony Jr (Josh Groban). As the elder Tony tries to coach his overly cautious son in his streetwise ways, the two Tonys quickly become a hilariously…

If it ain’t broke.. NICK NOLTE If the shirt still fits, why not wear it? That certainly seems to be Nick’s philosophy! The star recycled the Hawaiian shirt he wore in his iconic 2002 mug shot when out in Malibu! Barbie girl! BELLA HADID We always suspected Bella’s body had superhuman proportions but the model confirmed it when she stepped out looking like the mirror image of a Barbie doll! Wet hair, don’t care! CLAIRE DANES She might get dolled up for the red carpet, but in real life Claire doesn’t waste her time with something as time-consuming a hair dryer… Hangry man RUSSELL CROWE When it comes to meltdowns, Rusty really takes the cake – or in this case, the rice bowl! According to sources on the set of…

Troubled Ben Affleck isn’t letting rehab get in the way of his hot new romance! The Hollywood star has been meeting up with playboy model Shauna Sexton while simultaneously battling his alcohol addiction at a luxury Malibu detox facility. As our photos show, new flame Shauna, 22, has been visiting 46-year-old Ben at his treatment centre and the Armageddon star has also been popping in and out of the facility to enjoy dates in LA. Sources tell Woman’s Day the pair are determined to stay together when Ben finishes his detox, despite mounting concern he’s not mentally ready for a fresh romance. “Ben is totally smitten with Shauna and he’s dying to get out of rehab as soon as possible so they can hang out 24/7,” says a friend. “He’s…

There was an unmistakeable look of love when Fifi Box kissed and cuddled the blue-eyed baby boy who’s made her and daughter Trixie’s little family complete. “This baby made Fifi’s heart melt,” confides one friend, who says she and Trixie were beyond excited to meet little Flynn. “She’s clucky at the best of times, but to be able to hold the newest member of her family in her arms was really a dream come true.” The baby in question is her ex-partner Grant Kenny’s first grandchild, and there were smiles all round when Fifi and five-year-old Trixie last week welcomed the cute-as-a-button tot to their Melbourne mansion. FAMILY REUNION The radio presenter’s eyes lit up as she nuzzled the bouncing baby boy, who flew to Melbourne with his mum, the…

Even the royals need to get away from life’s stresses and strains and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has done just that, taking time out on a solo trip to Sardinia. The 71-year-old was all smiles as she was spotted arriving on the Italian island with friends but her beloved husband Prince Charles wasn’t there! Instead, the 69-year-old heir to the throne was focussing on his royal duties at home, while his wife of 13 years enjoyed a much-needed getaway. And it’s not the first time Camilla has holidayed alone. HOLIDAY WITH FRIENDS “Camilla likes to go away with her friends each year while Charles is working. It’s her time to herself and she always looks forward to it,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s been ready for a break for…

Sources tell Woman’s Day Eugenie’s big sister Princess Beatrice has begged her cousin Harry and his wife Meghan to hook her up with a handsome suitor so she’s not alone on the big day. Now she’s been spotted partying with Harry’s best friend Thomas Inskip. While Tommy wed earlier this year, he had a reputation as a party boy and he knows plenty of single guys. “Beatrice doesn’t want people to be talking about how she’s still single at the wedding when her sister has found the perfect guy,” our insider says. “She’s hoping Tom will introduce her to an eligible friend who’ll be happy to come along.”…

SAM & KEIRA LOOKING FOR LOVE... AGAIN! Their relationships fell apart after returning from Paradise, but Keira Maguire and Sam Cochrane are all set to give love another shot. Both stars have been headhunted by BIP producers keen to see if either of them will be struck by Cupid’s bow again on the second season of the show. Keira, 32, recently split from Jarrod Woodgate, 31, while Sam, 31, and Tara Pavlovic, 25, broke up in June. “Ten is desperate to get back some of the talent they had last year, and who better than Sam and Keira, who have both had their hearts broken?” a well-placed source tells Woman’s Day. “They were massive ratings winners in the first season, so it makes sense they’d try and get them back.”…

“My uncle was a generous, passionate and sensitive man who was dedicated to his family, friends and fans,” Burt’s niece, Nancy Lee Hess, said in a statement after his death. “He has had health issues, however this was totally unexpected.” Manager Erik Kritzer has confirmed the actor passed away from a heart attack on September 6 at age 82. He had undergone a heart bypass in 2010 and was again hospitalised in 2013 with flu symptoms, but seemed to be in better health earlier this year when he gave several TV interviews.…

LEMON MERINGUE LAYER CAKES MAKES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 25 MINS + CHILLING • 4 eggs, plus extra 2 egg whites • ¾ cup caster sugar, plus extra ½ cup • ½ cup lemon juice • 125g butter, chopped • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest • ½ x 460g double unfilled sponge • 6 x 220ml glasses, cups or clear jars 1 In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk eggs and sugar together. Place over a saucepan of gently simmering water (see tip). Whisk 1-2 mins until sugar dissolves. Stir in juice, butter and zest. Cook 15-20 mins, stirring constantly, until curd coats the back of a wooden spoon. Do not boil. 2 Using a round cutter the same diameter as serving glasses, cut 6 rounds from cake. Place…

Monday SWEET CHILLI POACHED EGG SOBA NOODLES SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 1323kJ • 270g packet soba buckwheat noodles • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets • 250g sugar snap peas, trimmed • 1 tbsp white vinegar • 4 eggs • ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 Cook noodles in a saucepan of boiling salted water 1 min. Add broccoli and cook 2 mins. Add peas and cook 30 secs. Drain and set aside. 2 Bring a deep frying pan of water to the boil on medium and add vinegar. Reduce heat to low. Break eggs into simmering water and poach 2-3 mins,…

PROTECT YOUR CREDIT FILE & KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE Your credit file is one of the most important aspects of any finance application, especially in this unsecured space! Most mainstream lenders will not approve an application if it falls below a certain score! The higher your credit score, the more options you will have when considering the correct and most appropriate loan for you. CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE LOAN FOR YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE There is more to a personal loan than just the interest rate! Some lenders will offer a lower interest rate but may offer very limited loan terms or have hidden excessive fees. There may be early repayment costs associated with repaying your loan early, which is ideally what you want to do to save on the interest expense. AVOID…

As I tune into Nicole da Silva, I’m told she will be aiming for big film roles as she does not want to be stuck in one gear. I feel she hasn’t had an easy road with love as it’s always felt like it’s her making relationships happen or work. She is like her dad, and I also hear she’s secretly writing up ideas for Doctor Doctor. I can smell perfume, and it’s to explain things are finally on the right road for her. I see she will have a surprise second pregnancy... and it’s a girl!…

MOVIE JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN Comedy great Rowan Atkinson is back for the third instalment of the Johnny English franchise, which promises to be just as hilarious as its predecessors. When a cyberattack reveals the identities of undercover agents, Johnny (Rowan) is hauled out of retirement and set on a path to discover who the hacker really is. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK PARIS ECHO by Sebastian Faulks The bestselling author of Birdsong serves up another excellent novel. American researcher Hannah and teen Moroccan runaway Tariq are both moved by the city they live in. She is desperate to understand the lives of women who lived under the German occupation, and he searches for a mother he barely knew. OUT NOW (Penguin, $32.99) EVENT JUST FOR LAUGHS Life’s too serious for…