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As my kids have grown older, I have given up on being the cool mum and focused on the fine art of embarrassing the hell out of them. It turns out making them cringe is just as rewarding! For my 11-year-old Max, it’s as easy as referencing a YouTube meme that’s six months old, or worse, “dabbing”. But the ultimate in cringeworthy at the moment is when I break into the Fortnite dance, at which he is so mortified he has to leave the room! Fortnite is the computer game that is consuming kids around the world – and driving parents like me insane. This week, we’ve got tips for the game for them, and more importantly, some sensible ideas for policing their screentime for you. And if you have…

It’s been nearly eight years since Drew Barrymore and Justin Long ended their romance. But after they were seen leaving the Lowell Hotel in New York together, sources tell Woman’s Day they’re rekindling their romance. “They’ve reconnected recently and are having a lot of fun together,” an insider reveals. “It was like they just picked up where they left off. The connection is still there.” Drew, 43, and Justin, 40, dated for nearly two years and starred in two movies together, Going The Distance and He’s Just Not That Into You.…

When Katie Holmes flew to Atlanta to spend quality time with partner Jamie Foxx recently, it looked like she may have been carrying some precious cargo, too. The ex-wife of Tom Cruise and mother of their daughter Suri, 12, kept touching her stomach while at the gym and it’s whipped everyone into a frenzy that the 39-year-old is expecting with the 50-year-old actor! “She’s been wearing baggy shirts lately as though she were hiding a baby bump,” dishes a Woman’s Day insider. “No one would be surprised if she is expecting. Katie has always wanted a sibling for Suri.” While the couple have been on and off since 2013, our sources say Katie would be thrilled to be welcoming a child with Jamie. “Their relationship has never been better,” adds…

It’s a case of another week, another headline-generating scandal for bad-boy crooner Shannon Noll, who has been charged with drug possession after allegedly being caught with a bag of “white powder, believed to be cocaine”. The 42-year-old was at the Caringbah Hotel in Sydney’s south when he was arrested following a dog squad search. The I’m A Celebrity... star, who is expecting his fourth child with wife Rochelle, has found himself in hot water several times lately. In July he was filmed threatening to punch an audience member during a show in Nyngan, after launching into an expletive-ridden rant when a beer can was thrown on stage while he was performing. And in January he was arrested and charged over the assault of a bouncer in Adelaide’s CBD. The charges…

Since Woman’s Day recently revealed Julia Roberts’ marriage to cameraman Danny Moder was on the rocks, the troubled couple’s marital woes have gone from bad to worse. Now, well-placed sources in Hollywood tell Woman’s Day the 50-year-old Pretty Woman star is expected to make a divorce announcement any day now. And the signs of her troubled home life are starting to show. A clearly struggling Julia looked stressed and sickly thin as she stocked up on groceries at the supermarket in Malibu last week. Close friends, including Richard Gere, Brad Pitt and George Clooney, and Julia’s family, all fear for her health and are rallying around her. Even her niece, actress Emma Roberts, 27, has stepped in to help with the kids as Julia struggles to come to terms with…

Mat Williams “Hahaha absolute scenes – The big fella has obviously done a bit of damage during his weekend away!” Imogen Walsh “I have a picture of me in the bathtub in his hotel eating a pie with him about to smack my arse smiling” TV host and recently separated father-of-three Andrew O’Keefe was last week left red-faced after photos surfaced of him kissing a young woman at a nightclub in Tasmania and partying with a partially clad woman in Queensland. “He told me he’d been on a 48-hour bender and he was clearly very wasted,” reveals the 21-year-old university student who was shocked when Andrew grabbed her and kissed her passionately as a friend took their photo. ‘OFF HIS FACE’ The woman, who does not want to be identified,…

He’s been a ratings success as this year’s Bachelor, drawing in audiences with his lovable larrikin personality, quirky Aussie slang and funny one-liners, but Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal the blossoming romance between rumoured winner Brittany, 30, and Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins was over as soon as it started! Shortly after the show wrapped, the lovebirds are believed to have parted ways, raising suspicions among fellow contestants Nick’s intentions may have been for show! “Things fell apart soon after the series ended and he refused to ‘fake it’ to appease the network,” reveals an onset source. “It’s painfully obvious he’s never gotten over his ex, Martine Strom Thomassen, and I don’t think his family have either, as they’re still friends on Facebook and Instagram. It was a massive issue for…

Glenn Close’s new film The Wife tells the story of a couple together for 40 years, but the four-times married, six-times Oscar-nominated actress confesses her love-life hasn’t been quite so conventional. The actress met her first two husbands at a young age, during her 15-year association with the “cult-like” spiritual movement Moral Re-Armament (MRA). She describes her first marriage as “kind of arranged” and of her second marriage, to guitarist Cabot Wade, she recalls, “I thought the world could be changed if everyone held hands and sang songs together. I was very naive.” Glenn says she found it difficult growing up in MRA. “Everybody was supposed to say the same things and act in the same way. My parents were in it from when I was seven to when I…

HARISSA PRAWNS WITH PINEAPPLE TABOULI SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS + MARINATING COOK 5 MINS • 500g green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on • 1 tbsp harissa paste (see tip) • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra, to brush • 1 cup instant couscous • 1 cup just-boiled water • 1 cucumber, seeded, chopped • ½ small pineapple, peeled, chopped • 1 red onion, finely chopped • ½ cup each mint, parsley, finely chopped • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped (optional) • lemon wedges, to serve 1 In a non-metallic bowl, combine prawns, harissa and oil. Marinate 30 mins. 2 Place couscous in a large, heatproof bowl. Add water, then cover and set aside 5 mins until water is completely absorbed. Use a fork to separate and fluff…

Israeli-British chef and bestselling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi is well-known for his vibrant and vegie-focused yet often complex dishes. But in his new book Ottolenghi SIMPLE , the MasterChef guest judge brings all of his signature flavours with none of the hassle. It’s full of easy recipes for when you’re short on time, want to use up pantry items or are just feeling lazy! Here he shares his must-haves to make cooking “simple, relaxing and fun”. What do you love about simple food? The simpler something is, the more you can focus on each element and the better it often tastes. It can be fresh bread with good butter, which really hits the spot. What are your pantry essentials for simple cooking? Pasta…

1 Heat oven to 160°C. In a bowl, whisk 300ml thickened cream, 1 cup milk, 3 eggs plus 1 yolk, 1/3 cup caster sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. 2 Place 4 x 3/4-cup ovenproof ramekins in a large baking pan. Pour mixture evenly among ramekins. 3 Dust custards with cinnamon. Pour enough cold water in the pan to come halfway up the sides of ramekins. 4 Bake 35-40 mins or until custards wobble in centre. Remove from water bath. Cool 5 mins before serving warm, or cool completely then chill until ready to serve.…

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Get artistic Gaudi’s famous Sagrada Familia unfinished church is a must-see, but there’s plenty more where that came from, because the city is an art-lover’s paradise! The Picasso Museum Barcelona is also well worth a visit. Eat, eat, eat! If you’re looking for yummy authentic food at incredibly low prices, Mercado de La Boqueria is where it’s at. Located in the centre of the city, the famous food market boasts hundreds of stores with everything from paella to tapas, seafood to baguettes. Be sure to go hungry! Hit the beach When in Spain… it’s a short walk from the centre of the city to the shore. Think boardwalks, volleyball and cafes!…

Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 Being pulled in too many directions? An inventive solution could pop into your head this week, so bounce your ideas around, then make a few changes. For couples, this weekend’s passionate stars should prove timely. Singles may also feel the buzz when they meet someone oh-so sexy (just don’t confuse lust with love). Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Make this the month to do what YOU want. Ideally, you’d be chilling at a Zen retreat or lounging by a pool, but if reality beckons, create a special space at home. Long walks will be therapeutic. As the pace slows, new dreams will take shape. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Don’t wait for the future – reach for your dreams today! Making positive…

The Good Place FRIDAY, NETFLIX In the opening minutes of season three, Michael (Ted Danson) gets the official stamp of approval to return to earth and save Eleanor (Kristen Bell), Tahani (Jameela Jamil), Jason (Manny Jacinto) and Chidi (William Jackson Harper) from their respective deaths. Comedy at its best. The Case of Keli Lane TUESDAY, 8.30PM, ABC & IVIEW Fans of true crime will be familiar with the 1996 disappearance of two-day-old Tegan Lane and the subsequent conviction of her mother, former water polo player Keli Lane in 2010. In this three-part series, journalist Caro Meldrum-Hanna reinvestigates the case. Keli, serving an 18-year prison sentence, maintains her innocence and said she gave Tegan to the baby’s father, who has never been found. Dara & Ed: Road To Mandalay THURSDAYS, 9.40PM,…

MOVIE LADIES IN BLACK A slew of Aussie talent is in this charming film, set in 1959, that looks at the impact of European migration to Australia and the rise of women’s liberation. Shy Lisa (Angourie Rice) takes a job at a department store and meets the revolutionary “ladies in black”, Magda (Julia Ormond), Patty (Alison McGirr) and Fay (Rachael Taylor). Shane Jacobsen, Noni Hazlehurst and Ryan Corr also star. IN CINEMAS now BOOK LETHAL WHITE by Robert Galbraith Since her identity was exposed, sales in JK Rowling’s gripping series of mystery novels have spiked, and rightly so! This is the next instalment of the story of private investigator Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott. Strike is called to investigate a crime at a sinister manor in the English…

Apple of his eye! Andy Lee couldn’t take his eyes off his girlfriend Bec Harding – and who can blame him? The model stunned in a fashion-forward frock at Randwick races. A stylish exit “It’s the right time,” model Jennifer Hawkins said of her decision to say goodbye to Myer as she walked the runaway for the brand one last time. Magnificent mamas Judging by the size of their beautiful bumps, we’d say Kate Hudson and Hilary Duff (below) are ready to pop! And they couldn’t look any happier about it – good luck, ladies! Doing it for the girls Sophie Monk performed a duet with good friend Kasey Chambers for the launch of her new clothing range, Poetry. And she looked fabulous modelling the clothes, too! Harry Potter who?…

The sister of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby is rumoured to be in talks with Married At First Sight producers for the 2019 season after applying for the hit reality TV show in previous years. Mum-of-three Mercedes, who is separated from her Balinese husband Wayan Widyartha, is yet to sign a contract for the matchmaking series, but has passed the audition process and done screen testing. “Production is currently underway so if she has been cast then she’s keeping it very hush-hush,” a friend reveals. “She’s desperate to settle down and she’s a fan of the show, so it’s a process she’s open to.” In recent weeks, Woman’s Day revealed two brides have pulled out of their weddings last minute so if Mercedes is yet to secure a spot now…

Australia’s darling Jessica Marais has announced she’s retiring from acting to focus on her health. The 33-year-old was due to start filming Nine’s upcoming show Bad Mothers in October, but has now pulled out of the production completely. A statement released by her management read: “Jessica has decided to step away from acting for the remainder of 2018 to focus on her health and spend time with her family.” However, her sudden exit may have rattled the show’s producers. “Friends hope there won’t be bigger headaches for the actress if the network takes issue with her leaving the production,” says a source. The news comes after Jess – who has six-year-old daughter Scout with actor James Stewart – snubbed the Logies to check into rehab facility The Sydney Clinic so…

ADA NICODEMOU WORKOUT PLAN: KETO DIET She completed her eight-week weight-loss challenge months ago, but it’s still paying in dividends for soap star Ada who looked incredible in a two-piece on the Home And Away set last week. Turning 40 last year, prompted Ada to really focus on her health and fitness, so she signed up for a two-month challenge with Sydney trainer Lia Jones of Fit Me Jones, trimming down from 52kg to 47kg. “I wanted to be the best version of myself at 41 and put myself first for a little bit,” says Ada, who followed the keto diet, which involves cutting out carbs, fruit and alcohol but filling up on fats, meat, fish, chicken and vegetables. “I’m so proud of myself,” she acknowledges. “I’ve got the best…

Theirs is a love story that’s weathered its fair share of storms in the past six months, but Steve Smith and Dani Willis got their happy ever after last weekend, saying “I do” surrounded by friends and family in the stunning setting of Bendooley Estate in the NSW town of Berrima. “Today I got to marry my best friend,” Steve, 29, wrote lovingly beside a glamorous black and white shot of him holding his beautiful bride Dani in his arms. “What an absolutely incredible day @dani_willis looked unbelievably beautiful.” A close-knit group of guests gathered in the afternoon sunlight for the 4pm wedding, which was held in the lush grounds of the Southern Highlands mansion. ‘Today I got to marry my best friend... What an incredible day’ Steve and Dani’s…

It seems naughty Nick’s been playing off his leading ladies in the wake of his recent relationship turmoil! With his heart broken after Brooke walked out and a love-flop fling with Brittany all but over, the Bachie found solace with blonde bombshell Sophie in the wake of his relationship woes. “She was seen staying at Nick’s parent’s house in Sydney. They have a timeshare property and it was a way to see Nick without being spotted,” says a source. “Production have strict rules about being spotted with the contestants once filming wraps and what better way to avoid the paparazzi than the Cummins’ family property.” In recent weeks Sophie, 25, has relocated from Queensland to Sydney’s Manly Beach – close to Nick’s home! Now insiders wonder if the pair will…

Media mogul James Packer has plunked down an eye-watering $80 million on a jaw-dropping renovated mansion in the exclusive Los Angeles enclave of Holmby Hills. Sources close to James, who’s ranked 10th richest Australian, tell Woman’s Day the big-bucks purchase was made so he can be closer to his Aussie ex, Erica Baxter, 41, and their kids, who live in their own $15 million pile down the road in Bel Air. For his massive outlay, 51-year-old James is getting an eight-bedroom home with lush grounds, a cigar-smoking room and a wine cellar. The home, which also features a shiny new white-marble kitchen, has a star-studded history and was once owned by actor Danny DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman. While James has insisted to friends he wants to play a…

‘This is about celebrating the best time of my life so far’ Sophie Delezio’s smile couldn’t be any sweeter as she stands tall in an elegant floor-length dress and sky-high heels. Thrilled to bits with “all the girlie stuff” – her bright lipstick, glittery eye makeup and a stunning wrist corsage of hot pink roses, the year 12 student admits she’s well and truly caught “formal fever”, especially when a giant stretch limousine pulls up outside her driveway. “The night is finally here!” trills an excited 17-year-old Sophie, who has been getting ready at her home, surrounded by her closest buddies and their parents. Now the countdown is on – with the snazzy-looking bunch soon to be on their way, Sophie is dizzy with anticipation, rocking a dance step or…

KIDS’ PARTY BAG CAKE SERVES 10 PREP 20 MINS + FREEZING • 460g double round sponge cake • 125g unsalted butter, softened • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1½ cups pure icing sugar, sifted • 2 x 50g packets Smarties • 35g tube M&M’s Minis • lollies, to decorate (we used musk Life Savers, Fantales, Jersey caramels, mixed retro lolly mix and trimmed musk sticks) 1 Freeze sponges 30 mins to firm slightly. 2 In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and vanilla until very pale. Gradually add icing sugar until dissolved and fluffy. 3 Trim tops of sponges to level. Place one sponge on a serving plate. Using a 7cm round cutter, cut a round from middle of sponge on plate (leave remaining sponge whole). Fill round…

PAN-FRIED FISH WITH BROCCOLI MASH SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 2548kJ • 750g potatoes, peeled, chopped • 2 heads broccoli, chopped • ¹/3 cup milk • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 4 x 200g fish fillets • 50g butter, chopped • 1 lemon, zest finely grated, juiced • 125g cherry tomatoes, halved • snipped chives, to serve 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes 12-15 mins until tender, adding broccoli in final 5 mins. Drain. Return to heat. Add milk, then mash until smooth. Season. 2 Meanwhile, in a large non-stick frying pan, heat oil on medium. Cook fish 2-3 mins each side until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Melt butter in…

You’re never too young... like Kylie This year’s Breast Cancer Network Australia State of the Nation report found it was common for young women with symptoms to be told, “You’re too young to have breast cancer.” The disease is often harder to diagnose in younger women due to lumpier and denser breast tissue. Kylie Minogue was diagnosed at age 36, after mistakenly being given the all-clear just weeks before. Her advice? “Just because someone is in a white coat and using big medical instruments doesn’t necessarily mean they are right… If you have any doubt, go back again.” Check your breasts often... like Olivia Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed in 1992 after noticing a lump during self-examination. Her advice? “Be very vigilant… and if you do find…

What am I doing here? I don’t belong. I don’t know anywhere near as much as the people around me. I’m a total fraud…” Does this negative internal monologue sound familiar? Imposter Syndrome (IS) also known as “fraud syndrome” is defined as a “psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a fraud”. Affecting more women than men, it has been estimated that nearly 70 per cent of individuals will experience Imposter Syndrome at least once in their life. Impostor Syndrome can weigh in on your career or your social life. Here are some tips to overcome IS. OWN YOUR SUCCESS AND LIVE IN THE MOMENT As over-achievers we are often so focused on the next goal or milestone…

OWNER AND ANIMAL EXERCISES “Obviously you can’t take your dog to the gym, however it’s really simple to find a local dog park,” says Sam. “It doesn’t have to be complicated either, and the pace can be at a run to a walk, depending on the needs of your pet. Start with short walks and work your way up. Even if it’s just for 20 minutes, put the leash on and go for a walk, play a game of fetch in the backyard or, in the warmer months, go for a swim. Each bit of exercise adds up. For cats, I suggest getting a scratching post that will encourage movement and add fun to their day.” EXPLORE ALTERNATE OPTIONS “There are so many ways to keep our pets fit outside…

At age 80, JANE FONDA is unstoppable. She believes she can do anything and is very in-demand. KATE MIDDLETON wants to live a more “real” life. She’s becoming very bossy and demanding. JENNIFER ANISTON has a new male friend. He isn’t connected to the film industry and is much younger. JULIA ORMOND is set to become involved in a very awkward situation, as an ex won’t let go of the past. RACHAEL TAYLOR is eager for fame and fortune. She will be happy with her future acting success but can’t get a past love out of her thoughts. Australian TV series Bite Club will give actress MARNY KENNEDY’s career a boost and create more opportunities for her. She’s very much in love right now but must be careful not to…

QI really feel for my (now ex) friend who’s moving interstate with his new girlfriend. Is he rushing into things? Am I just being silly and jealous, or will it work out? Will I ever find my own soulmate? I’m seriously lonely and don’t seem to see anything on the horizon. Tigerlily, via email MITCHELL SAYS I don’t feel your friend is rushing into things. His path seems to be with his new girlfriend and he has every good intention of making it work. I feel upstairs is giving you a message that it’s time to pull all your energy inward and focus your efforts on what will bring you happiness in life. You’re a kind soul and have so much love to share with the right person. I feel…

She’s one of the busiest women on TV, covering an array of topics, from natural disasters and coveted red carpets to catching conmen. Yet, despite a varied career that spans 25 years, Leila McKinnon’s kids, Ted, five, and Gwendolen, four, think their mum is far from exciting! “My kids see me every day so unless they’re watching Shaun The Sheep or Rusty Rivets, they’re not interested in seeing my face on television,” quips the veteran journalist. “They think I’m the most boring person in the world!” But even if Mum’s a bore, there’s one thing the 45-year-old’s kids can’t get enough of at home and that’s the young family’s voiceover booth. “It’s a sweet little set-up and looks just like a spray-tanning booth,” Leila explains. “The kids love recording themselves…

Colour blocking best! REESE WITHERSPOON Yellow, red, blue... Reese really is a rainbow kind of gal! Primary colours, nailed. WORK OF ART ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER We’ve always said Arnie’s body is a piece of art. Now, we’ve got the proof carved in wood. It’s David Ramsay! DAVID BECKHAM Becks’ dishy looks with Gordon’s cooking skills? Sounds like we’ve found our dream man! BUSKING BIEBS! JUSTIN BIEBER He almost went incognito in his hoodie but eagle-eyed fans noticed it was none other than Bieber busking outside Buckingham Palace last week! Surely he doesn’t expect anyone to chuck him a quid though? Koality time! EVA LONGORIA The actress got up close and personal with some of Australia’s finest at Queensland’s Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary when she arrived Down Under recently. Baby Santiago looked pretty…

On the set of Aussie hunk Chris Hemsworth’s latest flick, Bad Times At The El Royal, his co-star Dakota Johnson certainly had her eyes on the prize. The 28-year-old actress admits she found it hard to concentrate on her lines due to Chris’ stunning physique! “His body is outrageous, it’s unbelievable, like a crazy, crazy thing to look at, and his shirt’s completely unbuttoned,” Dakota gushed. But Woman’s Day sources can reveal her admission of admiration for the Thor star has left his Spanish model wife Elsa Pataky seething – and she’s issued both Dakota and Chris a stern warning! “Elsa is annoyed, and she’s let it be known that Dakota better keep her hands off,” spills a well-placed source. “Chris is a handsome man and Elsa understands a lot…

After losing it when she discovered her personal trainer boyfriend was spotted out with a mystery woman, it seems Britney Spears and her love Sam Ashari have more than kissed and made up! Rumours are buzzing that pop princess Brit, 36, has secretly tied the knot with 24-year-old Sam after she was spotted in LA wearing a slim gold band on her wedding finger. “Britney has been keen to marry Sam for ages, and it’s her style to do it without announcing it first,” spills an insider. “She was talking of having an intimate ceremony at her house with just her family, and it looks like she’s gone ahead and done it. “She’s madly in love with Sam. He’s very supportive of her and Britney needs him.” Britney’s first marriage…

They may have spent family time together recently but Reese Witherspoon and hubby Jim Toth looked tense as they were having lunch with their son five-year-old Tennessee and the actress’ son Deacon, 14. With Reese jetting off to New York to begin a promo tour for her book Whiskey In A Teacup, it’s sparked rumours of marriage troubles for the couple. “Tongues were wagging that they looked a little frosty. It raised a few eyebrows and people just hope that everything is OK between them,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “Their marriage has had its ups and downs, and they’re both workaholics, so that’s got to be tough on any relationship.” Talent mogul Jim, 48, has a hectic career and 42-year-old Reese has a lot on her plate, too. She…

In her first solo venture as a royal, Meghan Markle has thrown her support behind a charity cookbook to help raise funds for victims of London’s Grenfell Tower fire. After losing their homes in the inferno, residents began using the facilities at the Al Manaar Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre to cook meals for the families. After hearing about the Hubb Community Kitchen, Meghan, who is believed to be expecting her first child, secretly began visiting the haven and getting stuck in whipping up culinary delights! “I immediately felt connected to this community kitchen – it is a place for women to laugh, grieve, cry and cook together,” says the Duchess of Sussex. It was then the former Suits star, dubbed the Queen of Hearts, came up with the idea of…

As she takes on the third and biggest battle of her life, Australia’s golden girl Olivia Newton-John has turned to her dear friend Paul Hogan for love and support. Since the Grease star opened up about her cancer rearing its ugly head once again, she was recently seen putting on a brave face in Melbourne with the Crocodile Dundee great. The friends’ outing is proof Olivia’s not giving up her health battle and she’s determined to keep business as usual. While not yet confirmed, it appears she may make an appearance in Hoges’ latest film The Very Excellent Mr Dundee, currently being filmed in Australia. The 78-year-old hinted the flick will feature some of his A-list friends. “I’m honoured to have many of my friends and colleagues, whose work I…

It was a star-studded affair in the Greek capital of Athens last week when celebrity chef George Calombaris and his partner of 11 years Natalie Tricarico tied the knot. The couple’s children, James, seven, and Michaela, five, joined culinary royalty from around the world who witnessed George, 39, and Nicole exchange vows on their special day. In attendance were the kings and queens of cooking including Nigella Lawson, Shannon Bennett, Manu Feildel and Matt Moran, as well as George’s fellow MasterChef judges Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan. The lavish affair was followed by a reception at the Island Athens Riviera resort, where guests partied into the early hours with this year’s MasterChef third runner-up Khanh Ong playing DJ. “Everyone was up singing, dancing and drinking,” a guest spills. “There were…

It was a case of another day, another fight for Kate Richie and her warring husband Stuart Webb. The couple, who have been plagued by rumours of a marriage crisis for years, looked strained as they took their daughter Mae for a day out at the local park. While their adorable four-year-old daughter let loose on the swings, Kate and Stuart, 38, were locked in tense conversation just metres away – with the clearly exasperated radio star throwing her hands up in the air. Last year, Kate was at pains to insist their marriage was “fine” and she didn’t want to be “bogged down about what other people think is happening in my life”. But according to those closest to the couple, they have struggled for years and even trialled…

‘She never stops thinking about her child, despite everything’ The baby she still insists she didn’t murder would have turned 22 earlier this month, and if you believe Keli Lane, baby Tegan could still be alive and living with her father – a man police have not been able to find. The former water polo star has changed dramatically since she was finally jailed in 2011, for 18 years, after a coronial inquest, several police investigations and a controversial court case for murdering newborn Tegan and lying under oath about the circumstances. Perhaps one of the biggest ironies about Lane’s life behind bars is the time she spends on the phone each week to her other child, a teenage daughter who cannot be identified for legal reasons and who has…

HOT CHARRED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH COLD YOGHURT • 350g cherry tomatoes • 3 tbsp olive oil • ¾ tsp cumin seeds • ½ tsp light brown sugar • 3 garlic cloves, sliced • 3 thyme sprigs • 5g fresh oregano • 1 lemon: shave the skin of ½ to get 3 strips and finely grate the other ½ to get 1 tsp zest • 350g extra-thick Greek-style yoghurt • 1 tsp Urfa chilli flakes (or ½ tsp regular chilli flakes) • sea salt and pepper 1 Heat the oven to 200°C. 2 Place tomatoes in a bowl with olive oil, cumin, sugar, garlic, thyme, 3 oregano sprigs, lemon strips, ½ tsp sea salt flakes and pepper. Mix then transfer to a baking tray. Roast 20 mins until the tomatoes begin…

Waldorf salad Make the most of crisp Aussie apples with this revamped take on a retro favourite To make dressing, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl. Season and whisk to combine. Add water to thin if needed. To make salad, heat oven to 180°C. Rinse 1 cup walnuts in a sieve. Shake to remove excess water. Spread onto a tray lined with baking paper. Combine 1 tbsp icing sugar with ¼ tsp chilli powder and dust over the walnuts. Bake 15 mins until dry. Set aside to cool. Roughly chop. Cut 2 baby cos lettuce into quarters. Arrange on a platter. Thinly slice 4 apples into rounds. Squeeze 2 lime halves over the apple,…

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1 LUNGES Start with one foot in front of the other, making sure your shoulders are in line with your hips. Draw your belly button in toward your spine to engage your core, then drop your back knee to the floor. On the way back up from the lunge, make sure you’re pressing through your front heel. Do 15 lunges, then swap legs and repeat. 2 SQUAT PULSES Start with your feet just over shoulder-width apart and arms out in front. Squat as though you are sitting in a chair, keeping the weight on your heels and making sure your knees aren’t falling forwards over your toes. Keep your chest and shoulders upright. Stay in the squat position and do small pulses up and down. Try…

Dr David Knight reveals the facts about conceiving past 40, “Journal Obstetrics & Gynaecology says diet modifications alone can improve the chances of conception in 80 per cent of females over 40 years of age who don’t have medical issues interfering with pregnancy. Minimise sugary food and drinks as they increase blood sugar levels, alcohol as it may interfere with hormone release and processed foods due to their toxins and chemicals. Consume a balanced diet rich in fibre, folate, lycopene, fruit, vegies and polyamines, found in fresh grapefruit juice, orange juice, sauerkraut and oranges. Women need to increase the amount of polyamines they consume after 40 as the body’s ability to make them stops between 35 and 40.”…

Perched on the Atlantic coast, the old walled town of Essaouira has all the intrigue of Morocco’s big-city medinas – minus the madness. Cars, motorbikes and donkey carts are banned here, so life moves slowly, giving you plenty of time to wander and unwind. That’s important, because you’ll get lost in the maze of tiny streets. Not to worry – the entire old town is a very manageable size and you’re never too far from where you want to be. SHOP THE SOUK Leather sandals in colours to go with every outfit you’ve packed, plus fabulous textiles to take home? Yes, please! If Essaouira’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed medina is like a little self-contained town, the souk, or marketplace, is its heart. Bargaining for goods is standard practice in Morocco and…

Jasmine Yarbrough will come to fiance Karl Stefanovic’s defence. She’s a very strong lady and is taking all her experience from her former life into this relationship. She really does plan to make it work and is coming to grips with all the public scrutiny. Her parents seem to be staying strong for her and Karl, too. Jasmine can often isolate herself but just wants to get on with life – and she wouldn’t mind having her own TV show! I see she’s very creative and also a natural life coach. She’ll be spicing things up now, as she wants to push her relationship forward.…

Bagged a grandpa Mackenzie, six, said to me, “Dad, next Friday we have to take something old to school for show and tell.” I said, “You can take Grandpa,” to which she replied, “Don’t be silly – he can’t fit in my schoolbag”. Jeff Tanti , Melbourne, Vic A dog’s life Thank you for writing about our farmers (WD, August 20). I’m trying to knit for the lambs. I do wonder about the other animals like cattle dogs. My daughter read some farmers have to “retire” their working dogs. Surely the dog food companies can help? They must make billions from animal lovers. Kristene King , Umina Beach, NSW Hairdo happiness I have just read Fiona’s column in the issue dated August 6. I was recently berated by my husband,…

Liane, what was the inspiration behind Nine Perfect Strangers? I had been joking for a long time about setting my next book on a tropical island, and needing to do a lot of research to get it right. After a while, I thought, “Actually why not do that?” But then somehow – and I can’t actually remember how it happened – but my island resort turned into a health resort. Are the characters based on anybody in real life? One of the characters is a novelist so I probably put a lot of myself into her – we share a love of bellinis – but she’s still not me! All the other characters are completely fictional. The story will be played out on screen – do you see it in…

Which celebrity couple have come to the attention of police due to allegations of domestic violence? Oh, and they’re not reality TV stars! They act like besties onscreen but these former reality stars are, in actual fact, frenemies! Which male rugby league star has an enhanced pout with the help of lip filler? Can you name the Hollywood star who could be banned from a fast food shop after being rude to the friendly lady serving him chicken?…