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Welcome to the party! We’ve hit the big 7-0! It’s hard to believe that for 70 years, Woman’s Day has been in the homes of Australian women, sharing with you the highs and lows of the crazy world of celebrities, but more importantly bringing you some of the most incredible Aussie tales of heartache and joy. And we’ve dished out plenty of advice in that time, too. In the kitchen, we’ve shared with you more than 80,000 recipes, we’ve helped you with at least 25,000 wardrobe changes, and to help you switch off, challenged you to around 40,000 crosswords. And having had the privilege of being Editor-in-Chief for the past 10 of those 70 years, you’ve had to endure more than 500 of these letters! Now, as this iconic brand…

They only got married in June, but sources on the set of The Big Bang Theory fear Kaley Cuoco’s marriage to equestrian Karl Cook could soon go out with a bang, with the 32-year-old sitcom star more concerned about her television career than her relationship. “She’s been focused on the latest season of her show almost immediately after the wedding and it’s been intense,” one insider explains. Adds another friend, “It’s a huge problem. The only time she pays him any attention is on the weekends when they go to see their horses, which is just about the only thing they have in common. Kaley is all business the rest of the time.” Kaley was previously married to tennis player Ryan Sweeting, but their romance came to an end in…

Erica Packer has sparked rumours of a new romance after she was spotted during a night out with a mystery man. The ex-wife of James Packer was seen hugging him after stepping out with son Jackson, eight. “They were clearly close and Erica appeared to be really comfortable with him, as if she knew him very well,” an onlooker tells Woman’s Day. “It looked as if it was more than just friendly between them. It definitely seemed like a date!” The 40-year-old singer and model separated from James, 51, in 2013 after six years of marriage. They also share daughters Indigo, 10, and Emmanuelle, six. “Erica is looking and feeling great. It seems like she’s in a really good place in her life and people are ready to see her…

While Karl and his younger brother Weekend Today co-host Peter Stefanovic were knocking back the beers and living it up in Queensland, his fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough threw herself an extravagant hens party in Melbourne. The shoe designer, who stole Karl’s heart after his shock split from Cassandra Thorburn in 2016, splashed out more than $10,000 for a two-day celebration, including a custom-made cake decorated with a penis. With a rumoured monthly allowance of $15,000 from Karl, Jasmine, 34, and about 20 friends enjoyed crates of $300-a-bottle Dom Perignon champagne and an endless supply of lobster and oysters during her party weekend. Dressed in killer heels, silver jumpsuit and matching tiara, a beaming Jasmine hosted a lunch at Melbourne’s exclusive Carolina restaurant, and seemed giddy with excitement as she posed for…

He’s tall, dark and handsome with a wicked sense of humour and a history of getting way too close to his co-stars, and now Beau Ryan has been caught up in Jackie O’s shock split with her husband, British-born fashion photographer Lee Henderson. After it was revealed Jackie had moved out of the $6.7 million mansion she and Lee shared in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, friends last week confirmed that her increasingly close bond with KIIS FM co-star Beau Ryan was the source of ongoing tension between the couple. ‘OBVIOUS CHEMISTRY’ Lee – who has daughter Kitty, seven, with Jackie – reportedly started to feel like he was playing second fiddle to The Footy Show star and retired rugby league player, even though there is no suggestion Beau and…

He shot to fame winning the inaugural Australian Idol in 2003, and now Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal Guy Sebastian is about to be announced as a coach on The Voice. Guy, 37, will replace Joe Jonas in the fourth red chair next year, alongside returning coaches Boy George, Delta Goodrem and Kelly Rowland. Having appeared as a judge on five seasons of The X Factor, Guy is the perfect fit for the high-pressure role. “He ticks every box,” says our insider. “He’s popular, a Sony music artist and most importantly, affordable! Fans slammed [Nine’s] decision to cast three international coaches last year, so they were keen to fill the seat locally, and no one measures up to Guy.” And the coveted role is something Guy has been eyeing up…

Over the past seven decades, the real stars of Woman’s Day have not been celebrities. Rather, the superstars have been everyday Aussies sharing their remarkable stories. From heartwarming tales of some of the toughest Australians in our nation’s history to stories that have made us cry, or laugh out loud, it’s been a pleasure sharing their stories in our pages and we look forward to bringing you more for many years to come.…

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC PRAWNS & CHORIZO SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 25 MINS • 400g linguine pasta • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 250g cured chorizo sausages, thinly sliced • 500g uncooked large prawns, peeled and deveined, tails intact • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 250g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest • ¹/3 cup lemon juice • ¹/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley • lemon cheeks, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet instructions until just tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Cook…

Help kids eat smarter Aussie chef and Jamie Oliver’s Learn Your Fruit and Veg ambassador KAREN MARTINI shares her tricks to turn vegieloathers into vegie-lovers As a mum of two, I’ve experienced many a food fight when it comes to getting my kids to eat vegies. Vegie rejecters can be sneaky and downright stubborn when it comes to consuming their daily serve. But there are ways the war on veg can be won! TRY, TRY, TRY AGAIN As arduous as it sounds, repetition does work. Research shows even the fussiest of children can usually be swayed to eat a vegetable when it’s offered repeatedly, with between five and 10 times cited as the magic range. Sadly, it took me 27 times to get my kids to eat mushrooms before they…

Get a turban Towel drying your hair may seem like a simple task that doesn’t need explaining, but it could be the reason your locks need some love. Rubbing with a towel causes frizz, breakage and water fatigue. Instead, wrap your hair up in a turban to reduce drying time as well as frizz and split ends. TRY Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Turban $44 Up your circulation Healthy locks and hair growth stem from your scalp, so keep it in good nick with a weekly scrub to boost circulation and unclog pores. Make sure to wash away any product build-up with a clarifying shampoo. TRY Matrix Sugarshine Polishing Hair Scrub $31, Akin Purifying Shampoo $14.95 Show strength Tresses feeling tired and weak? Take a strengthening supplement to help repair and…

Happy birthday, Woman’s Day! Seventy years old and as stylish as when she was launched. But she’s had help! Over her life time, her look has been refreshed and new writers and editors made sure her topics were current. It was a constant makeover. And shouldn’t we all do the same? Bette Davis famously once said, “Getting old is not for sissies!” Nobody wants to get old but the alternative isn’t great. Trust me, I learned this when faced with potentially not having another birthday when diagnosed with breast cancer. I’ve memorised all the lines attributed to ageing. Age is a number and mine is unlisted. When asked my age, I say “nuclear”. Nobody should get old without a good reason and I’ve never heard one. I could go  on…

PRE-SETTLEMENT Pre-settlement can be emotionally raw, making it even more important to make rational, informed decisions. It’s a time to define your values, needs and future goals, and understand what assets are in the pool and which best align with your values, goals and needs. While lawyers are the professionals of choice to turn to when facing a divorce, they are not authorised (or usually trained) to give financial advice. NEGOTIATION Pre-settlement can take the heat out of the negotiation phase, often enabling a property settlement out of court. This saves time, money and stress: peace has no price tag. If the lawyers or mediators can’t generate a settlement at the agreed time, you have the advantage of better understanding what works for you – and why – as well…

I feel that LISA WILKINSON’s star can rise higher. She could  become of huge importance globally, like Diane Sawyer or Barbara Walters. Savvy ELLE MACPHERSON is very intelligent and wants her early success all over again. She’s not going down without a fight – age ain’t nothing but a number! GWYNETH PALTROW may soon realise she likes her own company and wants to live life away from films. ANDIE MCDOWELL is hoping to turn age into power, combining style and sex appeal with intelligence. Look out for a younger man and “red” in a title or phrase. ERIN MOLAN will be glad for recent actions by Nine. I know she’ll now be able to choose jobs. They need her more than she needs them. I see a hidden romance happening…

Q I never knew my father. He passed away when I was 11 months old. Does he have any messages for me? Where is my life heading regarding work and kids? Is there a future partner coming? Aries, via email MITCHELL SAYS As I read your question, I feel your father placing his hand on my shoulder. He wants you to know he has always been there by your side. He loves you very much and is your guardian angel. He’ll send feathers to you as a special sign. I feel the next six months are going to bring many new beginnings in your life. There will be a slight change of focus with your work – but it will be a beneficial change. I feel you will meet a…

We are travelling around Australia in a 1966 tractor towing a colourful gypsy wagon, and along the way we’re fundraising for Make A Wish. We have been on the road for more than six months and have covered 12,000km sitting on 40km/h! We have met some beautiful people, had artists paint our tractor, been robbed in Alice Springs and found a snake in a toilet. Life is too short, so we decided to enjoy it! Jenny & Chris Pye , via email To donate, visit give.everydayhero.com/au/ tractor-and-wagon…

Popcorn fiesta! Olivia Munn enjoyed (most of) her popcorn at a charity event for the Pediatric AIDS Foundation in LA. Sloth on! Katy Perry turned heads by wearing an oversized sloth costume while out and about in New York City. As you do... Need for speed Bec Hewitt spent a day with her boys, husband Lleyton and nine-year-old son Cruz, at the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island. Baseball besties Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunited to cheer their favourite hometown team, the Boston Red Sox, to victory. Modern marvel Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara made strutting around in sky-high heels look easy as she directed herself in a photoshoot in New York. A right royal fright! While in New Zealand, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex mingled with performers at…

Three years after separating from husband Ben Affleck, everyone was thrilled Jennifer Garner had finalised her divorce and moved on with US burger baron John Miller, 40. But now friends are concerned about the 46-year-old’s boyfriend, after details from his messy divorce surfaced. According to his ex-wife Caroline Campbell, he was allegedly a “controlling” husband. “He takes the children when I am out of town working, but he does not allow me to have them when he is working in town and has others caring for our children,” she claimed in one court filing. Now friends are frantically waving the red flag at Jen, who has three kids, Violet, 12, Seraphina, nine, and Samuel, six, with Ben. “Although Jen swears that John’s a gentle guy, the last thing she needs…

Gracing the red carpet for the LA premiere of her new movie Boy Erased, all eyes were on Nicole Kidman – and it wasn’t all thanks to her stunning sparkly gown. Gently resting her hands on her stomach as she smiled for the cameras, onlookers couldn’t help but notice what looked to be the start of a small baby bump. And as a glowing Nicole, 51, delicately patted her tummy throughout the evening, the Aussie star all but confirmed some very exciting news – a baby is on the way! Nicole’s red-carpet reveal comes just weeks after sources told Woman’s Day she and husband Keith Urban, 51, had made the decision to try IVF in the hopes of welcoming another child into the world. ‘I love babies... kids, they are…

It’s been a whirlwind year for Meghan Markle – she left her TV show Suits after seven years, became engaged to and married Prince Harry, announced her pregnancy and completed her first royal tour. And Woman’s Day can reveal the Duchess of Sussex couldn’t have done it without her most trusted palace adviser: her sister-in-law Kate! At the couple’s engagement interview, Harry described his brother William’s wife as a “fantastic” support to his bride. “Catherine has been absolutely amazing,” the 34-year-old said. And Meghan, 37, agreed, “She’s been wonderful.” Now, one year on, sources say that bond has only grown. “Kate is one of the only people who can truly understand what Meghan is going through,” a palace source tells Woman’s Day. “Harry is very protective of her, but he…

LEE’S MANSCAPING There are “issues”, Kyle said. “If you like the Welcome Back, Kotter look, then fine.” JACKIE MADE LEE WAIT A MONTH TO HAVE SEX “It was about three-and-a-half weeks. Sometimes you have to play the game,” she said. SEX IN A PUBLIC TOILET “We were at the Bardot concert and we were like, you know what, let’s just go to the loo,” says the star, adding she often fakes her orgasms. THEIR BORING SEX LIFE Kyle suggested, “It’s very boring and missionary and it goes very quickly.” LEE WEARS HER KNICKERS! Jackie said Lee tried on a pair of her undies and said, “God, I really love these pants.” She said he wears them regularly. INSULTING LEE’S MANHOOD Kyle said, “How embarrassing you’ve got to wear women’s undies…

She’s been open about her struggles with body image in the past, but these days, its clear Ricki-Lee Coulter is loving her curves. “Being comfortable in your skin isn’t about being perfect, because nobody’s perfect! It’s about being accepting of your so-called ‘imperfections’ and ‘flaws’ and embracing your body and loving yourself sick regardless!” says the 32-year-old singer. Just last week, Ricki-Lee proudly showed off her figure as she joined her husband Richard Harrison and friends on a scuba diving jaunt while holidaying in NSW hotspot Byron Bay. During the trip, the former Australian Idol star, who in the past has admitted to having a “love-hate relationship with her body”, also took to social media to poke fun at her curves in a post championing body positivity and all sizes.…

I was very lucky to have the chance of being in England this year and it was all so wonderful! I wish every other girl in Australia could have shared it,” wrote 24-year-old Heather Menzies, daughter of Australian PM Robert Menzies in 1953, in an eyewitness account exclusive to Woman’s Day. “Fifty thousand Australians were in London for the Coronation, I believe. I feel certain every one of us was deeply moved and inspired by the glory and grandeur we saw in the heart of the Empire.” Today, 65 years on, Heather is a sharp-witted 90-year-old. She remembers the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, as a once-in-a-lifetime moment. “I do remember feeling such a galoot wearing my long blue satin dress in the daytime,”…

Trapped under a burning car that had crashed through the gate at her preschool, two-year-old Sophie Delezio wasn’t expected to live. That was December 15, 2003. Since that horrific day, Sophie, who suffered burns to 85 per cent of her tiny body, has not only survived, but thrived, and Woman’s Day has been with her every step of the way. She was in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital Burns Unit for five months when the Delezio family chose to exclusively share their story with our readers. Sophie’s parents Ron and Carolyn, along with her four-year-old brother Mitchell, spent almost every second by the brave toddler’s side as she endured the amputation of both feet, her right leg below the knee, her right ear and the fingers on her right hand – and…

CINNAMON SPONGE WITH RASPBERRIES & LAVENDER SERVES 8 PREP + COOK 1 HOUR + STANDING + COOLING • 6 eggs • 3 tsp vanilla extract • ½ cup Natvia • ½ cup coconut oil, melted • 1½ cups almond meal • ¾ cup gluten-free plain flour • 3 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder • ¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 1½ cups thickened cream • ½ cup raspberry jam • 250g fresh raspberries • 6 fresh edible lavender flowers, to decorate LAVENDER SUGAR • ½ cup Natvia • 1 tsp dried lavender 1 LAVENDER SUGAR Place Natvia and dried lavender in a jar. Leave to infuse for at least 4 hours. 2 Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease 2 x 20cm round cake pans. Line bases with…

1 Understand your starting point “Work out your current net position,” says financial adviser Helen Baker. “List out everything you own and everything you owe (include interest rate, loan period and repayment amount).” 2 Lock in your savings  If you have a holiday or something you’re saving up for, go into your bank and block yourself from accessing your savings account. Of course, make sure you have funds until the splurge, but this will stop you spending unnecessarily prior. 3 Delete the food delivery apps We’ve all jumped on the bandwagon with the latest food delivery services, but they make it too easy when we’re too lazy to cook – and usually end up being pricey! It’s simple to say cook instead of eating out, but we assure you, deleting…

It’s been 25 long years since I last climbed the steep steps of the Amalfi Coast but I’m immediately transported back to the sparkling blues of the Mediterranean and the sweet smell of fresh lemons as we make that one-of-a-kind clifftop drive along the coast from Sorrento. Our mission this time? To uncover new hidden gems on a seriously shoestring budget, sending me into a spin when I recall the Amalfi I adore. We decide to pick the smaller towns adjacent to the hotspots of Positano and Amalfi, making our vacation both affordable and relaxing at the same time. We opt to go in early September, post the European school holidays. Budget-busting activated! Praiano is our first stop and we get the heads-up from some well-seasoned Amalfians to stay the…

Have you noticed Jennifer Lopez and her recent rise back to claim her mantle? A new beau and she’s all vibrant. I see she’s now more about business and building futures. She’s learnt to firstly be a good friend and how to deal when things go wrong. I feel she is loving life right now. There’s an internal dialogue about her wanting another son, but she feels she’s lost time. She’ll leave old enemies behind, and knows too many men who are guilty in Hollywood with the #metoo movement. She thinks they will be outed and karma will prevail.…

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The Sinner FRIDAY, NETFLIX The first season of this seriously dark crime anthology – which followed the case of a young mother who inexplicably stabbed a stranger to death – was a water cooler sensation. And season two looks to get even twistier as Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) returns to his hometown in rural New York to investigate the apparently motiveless murder of a couple by their 11-year-old son. Not for the faint-hearted. How To Stay Married THURSDAY, 8.30PM, TEN Peter Helliar and Lisa McCune have an easy chemistry as husband and wife Greg and Em Butler in this new Aussie sitcom. Having been married for 14 years and with two kids now at school, life gets complicated when Em decides it’s time to return to the workplace, just…

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since much-loved romcom Love Actually hit our screens – and quickly became a Christmas tradition! As we gear up for the festive season once more, here are a few things we bet you didn’t know about the heartwarming film… 1 It may be a staple of the cheery season, but Love Actually was never intended to be a Christmas film! And, according to director Richard Curtis, the film's first edit was “a catastrophe”. Richard says he was still unhappy with it when it eventually hit cinemas. 2 There were originally 14 separate love stories, but four plot lines were cut from the film – one about “an African couple supporting each other through a famine” and another involving “a stern headmistress who…

Next year will mark two decades since Mariska Hargitay started playing Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. And with the 20th season of the show currently airing, rumours are swirling that the 54-year-old is ready to throw in the towel. “Mariska feels like she’s done all she can as the star of the show and it’s time to embark on the next chapter of her life,” a source recently revealed. “Mariska’s departure will be gradual and a well-planned transition to create the least amount of chaos possible.” While the star’s rep denied she is planning to leave SVU behind, she set tongues wagging when she put her Manhattan townhouse on the market six years after buying it. The actress and her husband Peter Hermann, 51, extensively renovated…

Love is well and truly in the air for The X Factor winner Samantha Jade and boyfriend Pat Handlin. The usually private pair, who went public with their relationship last November, are rumoured to be engaged! While Sam and Pat are said to be keeping the happy news firmly under wraps, a source says, “They are very happy together.” The Circles On The Water singer, 31, was first linked to Pat, son of high-powered Sony Music boss Denis Handlin, last year with the pair making their first public appearance together at last November’s ARIA Awards, sitting side-by-side in the front row. “They love music and share a whole bunch of friends in the industry. It just clicked and felt right,” a source revealed at the time.…

Just like Meghan, Kate has worked during her three pregnancies, despite suffering from extreme morning sickness before giving birth to her children, George, five, Charlotte, three, and six-month-old Louis. And she had been married – and a part of the royal family – just over a year when she and William announced she was pregnant with George in late 2012. “Kate knows what it’s like to be under constant watch when she’s not feeling her best,” a palace aide explains. “She’s always had the full support of the royal family – and now it’s her turn to be the supportive one.”…

It’s been five years since they were last pictured together, in September 2013, but it’s clear Suri’s becoming more like her father every day... and not just in the looks department! “Suri’s personality is similar to Tom’s, too,” reveals an insider. “She’s bossy and likes to prove her point with OTT gestures. Katie and Suri share a strong bond, but Katie’s noticed the older her daughter gets, she has more mannerisms inherited from Tom. It’s natural for Suri to be curious about her father. That’s a worry for Katie.”…

In 2011 Turia Pitt’s world changed forever when she was trapped in a grass fire while competing in a 100km ultramarathon. The 24-year-old mining engineer was choppered to hospital from the remote spot, barely clinging to life and with severe burns to 65 per cent of her body. Woman’s Day first met Turia – who has undergone 200 operations in the years since her accident – when she finally removed the compression mask she’d worn for two years in order to smooth her facial scarring. “It was good to let the world see the real me,” she told us of finally being photographed without the mask, an occasion she dubbed as “refreshing”. By her side on that day – and in the countless interviews we’ve conducted with Turia since –…

Monday CHINESE CHOW MEIN SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 1983kJ • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 250g pork mince • 4 green onions, white part chopped, tips shredded • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 2cm piece ginger, finely chopped • 2 tsp caster sugar • 1 red capsicum, finely sliced • 1 bunch buk choy, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tbsp light soy sauce • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine • 2 tsp sesame oil • 450g packet fresh thin hokkien noodles • bean sprouts, roasted peanuts, to serve 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil on high. Stir-fry mince, breaking up lumps, 3-4 mins until well browned. 2 Add white part of onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry…

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Dreaming of a poolside cocktail in the Hamptons, strolling the streets of Paris or immersing yourself in the colourful sights of Morocco? Well, save yourself the exxy plane ticket and bring those destinations to you! With a few simple changes or additions to your home interior, you can transform your living spaces into your very own international hotspots. Check out these buys for inspiration. Moroccan manor Bright, striking colours are the focal point, so try using a bold blue with metallic elements for that Mediterranean flair. Parisian parlour Keep your Parisian space simple with a neutral colour palette and inject some bold art and decor for a classic yet contemporary look. Antique furniture will give you that French provincial feel. Hamptons chill This is the ultimate cool and calm interior.…

Crystal-clear lagoons, infinity pools and ocean-front swings litter social media’s most awesome travel snaps – so it was only a matter of time before one clever destination brought all the pretty things together. Enter one-shop stop Fuji Island, located a quick boat ride from Fiji’s main island and featuring a bunch of attractions begging to be photographed. Here you’ll find a fancy retreat equipped with the latest professional cameras and lenses (all sponsored by Fuji, hence the name) to help you capture all the fun. Think a swinging double bed, oversized bathtub with ocean views, outdoor shower and white-sand beach, not to mention your own personal chef and catering staff, massages on tap and water sport equipment. The price tag for the closest you’ll get to heaven on earth? An…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Your luck is on the rise, in fact 2019 might end up being a bumper year. Wishes can come true under Jupiter transits, so start fine-tuning a few ideas. As the sun radiates your sign, helpful people will appear from all directions. An expensive week is on the cards, but you deserve it... and you’re the zodiac’s birthday girl! Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Jupiter’s arrival in your sign spells good news! Something stimulating and new is on the horizon, but don’t panic if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Do a little soul searching, discuss possibilities, or spend some extra time outdoors. For nature-loving Archers, fresh air is like a magic elixir. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 You’ve got so much to give, Capricorn.…

Country boy My great-grandson Cohen loves life on the farm in Innisfail. Violet Grima , Innisfail, Qld The name game I think it’s simply wonderful that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are having a baby in the UK spring! I predict it will be twins and they will be named James Richard Edward (after great kings) and Victoria Rachel Alice. Victoria after Queen Victoria, Rachel after Meghan’s first name and Alice after Queen Victoria’s daughter Princess Alice. Long may they live! Angela Morrissey , Eaglehawk, Vic Natural royals I noticed in a recent photo of Meghan wearing a trench coat that it showed the creases from getting in and out of the car on their Aussie tour. In another shot, Harry was wearing shoes with a worn patch on…

Outlander MONDAY 6.30PM, FOXTEL SHOWCASE The wait is finally over – and we’re taking on a whole new world! The return of the time travelling series follows Claire (Caitriona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and his nephew Ian (John Bell) as they attempt to find a new home in North Carolina, in the knowledge that a revolution is brewing. Look out for a terrifying new villain in the form of Stephen Bonnet (Ed Speleers) who is described as a “pure psychopath”. Press 8.30PM, THURSDAY, FOXTEL BBC FIRST From the creator of Doctor Foster comes this new drama about the lives of ambitious and hardworking journalists at two rival – and very different – UK papers. It’s a fascinating look at how a left-leaning broadsheet and a high-selling tabloid approach and report…

MOVIE BOY ERASED When Jared Eamon (Lucas Hedges), the son of a Southern Baptist minister, is outed as gay, he is faced with an ultimatum: attend a conversion therapy program to treat his sexual identity or be permanently exiled. The flick stars an impressive Aussie line-up including Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, as well as director Joel Edgerton. Don’t forget your tissues! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK THE PEARL THIEF by Fiona McIntosh Celebrating the release of her 36th novel, this could be the bestselling author’s best work yet! Set on the cusp of World War II, Severine Kassel is the story’s powerful heroine who is determined to overcome her traumatic past and find love and hope amid a time dominated by hate. OUT NOW (Penguin Random House, $32.99) MUSIC ANDREA…