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As a mum to two beautiful boys, it’s hard to even imagine the grief of losing a child. That’s what Caterina Politi was faced with when her 22-year-old son David was killed by a coward punch on New Year’s Eve in 2012. Despite her unimaginable pain, she didn’t hesitate to donate his organs, knowing it would be what her “kind and generous” son would’ve wanted. Now, some six years later, Caterina shares her story of meeting one of the people David’s organs saved – Anthony (p38). Thanks to the miracle of organ donation, both David and Caterina are heroes in my eyes – and that’s what Woman’s Day is all about, celebrating the people who inspire us every day.…

Royal love scandal explodes When reports rocked the world that the Queen’s third son, the Duke of York, was allegedly embroiled in a sex scandal with an underage female in January 2015, Buckingham Palace stepped in to emphatically deny the shock allegations. The prince, who’d earned the nickname “Randy Andy” was holidaying in a $42,000-a-week luxury Swiss ski chalet at the time and was forced to rush back to the UK to face the press and his family. And there were no two people more distraught by his alleged antics than his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. The ordeal left the royal siblings’ lives in tatters, with Andrew forced to deny the accusations. The prince said in a statement, “I just wish to reiterate and to reaffirm the statements that…

With growing concern over the state of their marriage, friends fear George and Amal Clooney will be the next A-list couple to be locked in a bitter custody battle over their children. Rumours of a split began when Amal, 40, was noticeably absent from the Ocean’s Eleven star’s annual Casamigos Halloween party held at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas last month. The usually romantic pair have not been photographed together since they were spotted in Italy on August 11, making it a shocking 93 days since their last public appearance. CUSTODY WAR Now, friends fear Amal and the 57-year-old actor’s 17-month-old twins Ella and Alexander will be caught in the crossfire of a brutal showdown for custody. “George and Amal are crazy about their kids and it…

As the waters sparkled on Sydney’s glittering harbour, Michael Clarke and his bikini-clad blonde companion relaxed on the deck of a luxury yacht. Looking like he didn’t have a care in the world, the former Australian cricket captain and his friend – who was later identified as his former PA Sasha Armstrong – chatted, swam and sunbaked onboard his friend Anthony Bell’s $16 million superyacht Ghost II. But after photos emerged of the November 2 catch-up, Michael’s wife Kyly – who was notably absent from the yacht jaunt – apparently hit the roof! “Of course she’s annoyed by the images. What woman wouldn’t be?” one cricket insider tells Woman’s Day. Michael and Sasha have worked together for almost five years, with Sasha starting out as Michael’s assistant in 2014. She’s…

Hanging with his family seems to be Beau’s go-to move when unfavourable headlines strike. In 2015 after it was revealed he’d allegedly had a fling with his Aladdin And His Wondrous Lamp pantomime co-star (and former Hi-5 entertainer) Lauren Brant, Beau and Kara – and their then three-year-old daughter Remi – stepped out publicly together shortly afterwards. Beau later apologised on The Footy Show. “I’m working really hard to be a better husband and father,” he said tearfully. Kara forgave Beau and they welcomed son Jesse in July 2017.…

As Meghan’s baby bump grows, friends believe the duchess is missing having her 62-year-old mother Doria Ragland by her side. But insiders reveal the former social worker and yoga instructor – who is rumoured to be moving to the UK – has been invited by the Queen to spend Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham Estate. “This is not only a sign of Doria being welcomed into the fold but also shows just how much the family has accepted Meghan,” a royal aide reports. “It’s a big step for Doria when it comes to planning her new life across the pond.”…

WHITE BEAN & SAUSAGE PASTA SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 25 MINS • 500g Italian-style pork sausages (see tip) • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes • 800g can diced tomatoes • 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed • 375g penne pasta • 100g fetta, crumbled • fresh basil leaves, to serve (optional) 1 Squeeze sausage meat from casings, then discard casings. Roll meat into small balls with the palms of your hands. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook sausage meat, garlic and chilli, stirring, 5 mins until browned. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low-medium. Cook 10 mins until mixture thickens. 3 Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan…

MANGO KULFI SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINS + FREEZING • ¹/3 cup hot milk • 3 strands saffron • 2 cups mango puree (see tip) • 395g can sweetened condensed milk • 1½ cups thickened cream • ½ cup icing sugar • chopped pistachios, to serve 1 In a small jug, combine milk and saffron. Set aside 5 mins. 2 In a medium bowl, combine saffron milk, mango puree and condensed milk. 3 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream and icing sugar together until soft peaks form. Fold cream through mango mixture. 4 Divide mango mixture between 8 x ½-cup serving glasses. Freeze 3 hours or until set. 5 Remove from freezer 5 mins before serving. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, to serve. TIP For the…

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Oils are one of the fastest growing categories in natural beauty, and for good reason – our skin and hair love them! Not only are they rich in essential fatty acids, oils hydrate, protect, calm and nourish our hair, skin and nails, too. Perfect for adding to your routine, whether for showering or getting makeup off, here are just some of the easy ways to make the most of soothing oils. USE THIS FOR... Soft lips Thin, sensitive skin on our lips can make them particularly susceptible to dryness, so smear a drop of any oil you have over your lips to soften and seal in  moisture. If you suffer from chapping, mix some caster sugar with oil and gently rub the paste over your lips, before wiping it off…

LOOK AFTER YOUR HEART You already... Exercise daily Upgrade it by... Going for a five-minute walk at the end of every hour you spend sitting Regardless of whether you get the recommended amount of exercise each day, too much time sitting down increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and weight gain. “Sitting for prolonged periods can cause the blood in your legs to become thicker and inflame the arteries,” says naturopath Karina Francois. So get up, stand up! Research shows walking for five minutes of each hour you spend seated is enough to ward off the harmful changes in arterial function caused by sitting down for too long. BOOST YOUR ENERGY LEVELS You already... Get eight hours of sleep each night Upgrade…

I see a recent change in Sam Frost’s path that she’s feeling right now. She is someone who reads the signs, and her love for herself is guiding her now. I feel she should move towards production and I see a very sudden meeting with an old friend. She is one of those people whose life changes dramatically every five years – if you asked her to recall herself five years ago, she may not relate. I think she has a wonderful soul and cares intensely about things. I see her taking some type of hand in an arts foundation or something similar. I also predict an amazing offer connected with the past.…

For more than six decades Robert Redford has been a Hollywood superstar. From his iconic roles in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, All The President’s Men and Out Of Africa, Robert has dazzled not only with his talents but his good looks,too. But now the still-handsome 82-year-old is stepping away from his stellar career. “You don’t want to overstay your time,” he says. The Oscar winner, who also founded the Sundance Film Festival, is bowing out with his final role in comedy crime caper The Old Man And The Gun, which also stars Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck and Elisabeth Moss. The film, based on the real-life story of elderly criminal Forrest Tucker, who escaped from prison and then won over the public with his daring heists and cheek, has…

Coming up roses Six months after welcoming son Hart, Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel enjoyed a date night at an event in LA. Great Danes! Princess Mary and Prince Frederik were joined by their children Isabella, Josephine and Vincent at Denmark’s annual Hubertus Hunt. Riding high Sporting a bright green fur-trimmed coat, Kendall Jenner looked in high spirits as she celebrated her 23rd birthday in NYC. Who needs lycra?! Kendall’s got pedal power! Head over heels! Jennifer Lawrence was smitten with boyfriend Cooke Maroney at an ice hockey game in New York City. Puppy love Orlando Bloom had his hands full with son Flynn, seven, and puppy Mighty while shopping in LA. Here comes the bride! Gwyneth Paltrow finally showed off her gorgeous $225,000 Valentino wedding gown, releasing these intimate…

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for! After five years of dating, Woman’s Day can reveal A-list couple Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are finally engaged. “Their friends have been waiting for this day to arrive,” explains a close insider. “They’re soulmates and committed to spending the rest of their lives together. Now, at long last, they’re ready to make it official.” Katie – who shares 12-year-old daughter Suri with former husband Tom Cruise – was seen boasting a glamorous diamond on her engagement ring finger during a break from filming The Secret on October 30. The simple but classic round solitaire diamond on a silver band was noticeably more humble than the ring Tom proposed with in 2005. The Top Gun star popped the question at the top…

They’ve been fighting it out since their divorce announcement two years ago and now Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ugly legal battle is finally reaching its climax. The Hollywood greats will finally come face to face in December in regard to child support payments, as well as carving up their combined $400 million fortune. But their biggest battle will be over who gets custody of their kids. Brad, 54, and Ange, 43, have requested more time to agree on terms affecting their six children: Maddox, 17, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 12, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 10. It means a private judge will ultimately rule on the kids’ welfare as well as their assets, with Ange requesting full custody while Brad wants an equal 50-50 share. “Neither are willing…

They haven’t seen each other since they split back in August 2017. But former lovebirds Richie Strahan and Alex Nation are about to come face to face with one another in Fiji! Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal the pair have arrived in Fiji, as the hotly anticipated second season of Bachelor In Paradise begins filming. On November 5, Alex was spotted walking through Nadi International Airport. The single mum pushed a trolley with several suitcases, giving the impression she might be hoping for a long stay in paradise. Meanwhile, Richie arrived on November 8, and did his best to go unnoticed as he made his way through the terminal. It was first speculated the exes would be heading to paradise in October. At the time, it was reported they didn’t…

She’s got a list of lovers longer than her arm when it comes to boyfriends, fiances and husbands, but after separating from her third husband Ashton Kutcher seven years ago, Demi Moore went cold turkey when it came to serious relationships. But now it looks like she may have found love once more. The actress, who turns 56 this week, has been spotted spending time with Serbian fashion stylist Masha Mandzuka, 45 – and sources believe they could be more than friends. “Demi is keeping coy about her love-life, but she seems happier than ever. Tongues are wagging that this relationship could have something to do with it,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “Although Demi’s past relationships have been with men, she has always been open-minded when it comes to…

RASPBERRY & ROSE YOGHURT PANNA COTTA SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 45 MINS + COOLING + REFRIGERATION • 300ml pouring cream • ½ cup Natvia • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 tsp powdered gelatine • ¹/3 cup boiling water • 150g frozen raspberries, 100g thawed • 280g Greek-style natural yoghurt • 1 tsp rosewater 1 Stir cream and Natvia in a medium saucepan over high heat, without boiling, until Natvia dissolves. Add vanilla, stirring to combine. Sprinkle gelatine over boiling water in a small heatproof jug. Stand jug in a small saucepan of simmering water and stir until gelatine dissolves. 2 Stir gelatine mixture into hot cream mixture. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cool. 3 Meanwhile, puree thawed raspberries, then strain to remove seeds. 4 Stir yoghurt into cooled…

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38% OF AUSSIE WOMEN BUY SKINCARE MONTHLY So cut back on your beauty shopping bill by investing in goodies that go the distance, such as Mecca Cosmetica Multi-Purpose Plumping Balm $42 – a clever little moisturiser, primer and mask in one. And a drop of concentrated Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster $52 in your moisturiser not only soothes even the driest of skin, but prolongs the need for a moisturiser restock, too. 27% DO A DIY HAIR DYE JOB If you’re looking to skip the salon this month, try a colour-enhancing drop that temporarily tints strands and adds gloss to lacklustre locks. Wash with a colour protecting shampoo like De Lorenzo Novafusion Colour Care Shampoo $26.95 and you’ll resuscitate dull colour in both natural and treated hair. 83% ALWAYS HAVE…

Looking for another way to keep her diet in check, Woman’s Day Writer Chanel Gellin trialled Rapid Loss meal replacement shakes. “I was sceptical about how satisfying a meal replacement could be, but the Rapid Loss shake range (which now has 30% less sugar and is gluten-free!) has made it super-easy to stick to my calorie goal. Whipping up a quick, high-protein and filling brekkie shake has helped keep my diet on track and balanced.” To give the Rapid Loss program a go, visit rapidwellness.com.au…

Keen to explore but can't afford to modify your wheels? Try “relocation” deals. Car-hire companies needing to move their vehicles between branches offer up everything from decked-out motorhomes to RVs for as little as $1 a day. Deals are posted daily on their websites – here are five of the best! 1 IMOOVA These guys will match your holiday trip and dates with vehicles (RVs, campers and cars) going from $1 a day. They also offer trips in New Zealand, Canada, Europe and the US. Visit imoova.com 2 TRANSFERCAR This company offers up free vehicles. Register an account, find a car or campervan, then submit a request. You could be packing for a 13-day trip from Darwin to Brisbane for nada. Visit transfercar.com.au 3 COSEATS Australia’s biggest rideshare and carpool…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 As Venus accelerates, some exciting plans could take shape. There might even be a money-making opportunity in the works, but research ideas carefully (until early December) and rein in that extravagant streak. Enjoy some escapist entertainment this weekend or rekindle the romance over a candlelit meal. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 If things are getting on top of you, call in some help or start talking. Couples might benefit from a few lifestyle adjustments, while on the family front, timetables may need juggling. Activity levels are increasing at home, so before the flurry hits, finish off a late spring-clean or freeze a stack of healthy meals. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 An opportunity may be moving closer, but is it what you…

Young Sheldon WEDNESDAY, 7.30PM, NINE & 9NOW Young Sheldon has captivated fans as a prequel of the hugely popular television series The Big Bang Theory, with the premise that it isn’t easy growing up in East Texas for nine-year-old smarty pants Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage). And tonight is no different when Sheldon’s dad, George Sr, asks him to keep a secret from his mum. The stress of not being honest drives Sheldon to hide out at his friend Tam’s for his first-ever sleepover. We can only imagine what they get up to! The Kominsky Method FRIDAY, NETFLIX Don’t miss! There’s a new odd couple in town! Hollywood legend Michael Douglas is in fine form as retired actor Sandy Kominsky, who now makes his living as an acting coach. With his…

MOVIE FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD It’s time to step back into JK Rowling’s magical wizarding world! This sequel to 2016’s Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Jude Law as a young Dumbledore. The pair unite to confront dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp.) Can they thwart his evil plans? A muggles must-see. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK A DIAMOND IN THE DUST by Frauke Bolten-Boshammer with Sue Smethurst German Frauke settles in the WA outback town of Kununurra to help her husband Friedrich on the farm. Tragically, he took his own life, leaving Frauke to bring up her young family alone. An inspirational true story that is full of love, loss, hardship and hope. OUT NOW (Simon & Schuster, $32.99) DVD…

Rusty’s shock new look RUSSELL CROWE Golly, is that the Gladiator? You’d be forgiven for not recognising Rusty as he walked through the streets of New York City recently. Donning heavy prosthetics and a fat suit, the Aussie Oscar winner was shooting his new TV series, The Loudest Voice In The Room. KIM’S TOUGH TUSK KIM KARDASHIAN The reality star’s relationship with elephants has come full circle. In 2014, Kim freaked out when a baby elephant pulled her hair as she attempted to take a selfie with it. But she was all smiles on a recent trip to Bali, while visiting a sanctuary. BURGLAR ALERT! KRISTEN BELL She might be dressed like a burglar in her striped top, and be scaling a fence, but The Good Place star doesn’t rob…

Planning a star-studded wedding can be stressful, so it’s no wonder Today show host Karl Stefanovic and his fiancee, shoe designer Jasmine Yarbrough, decided to unleash some pre-wedding anxiety by hitting the tennis court. But the pair, who are set to wed in Mexico in early December, looked frustrated during and after their match. Not even their adorable new German shepherd puppy Chance the Rapper, who ran off with their tennis ball at one point, could cool the tension between them. It comes just one week after Karl, 44, and Jasmine, 34, partied separately with their friends for their bucks and hens celebrations. Karl came under fire for the wild weekend, after leaving the Today show early on Friday morning to start the festivities. MEG & JOHN SECRETLY MARRIED! They’ve…

As Katie finally moves on following her tumultuous split from Tom, 56, another famous ex has opened up about her past. Nicole Kidman has candidly spoken about her 11-year marriage to the superstar, which resulted in one of Hollywood’s most epic divorces in 2001, and their two adopted children, Isabella, 25, and Connor, 23, choosing to live with their father. It seems the 51-year-old Big Little Lies actress, who is now married to country rock god Keith Urban, is no longer holding back from speaking freely about why she was distanced from her two eldest after the split. “They are able to make their own decisions. They have made choices to be Scientologists and as a mother, it’s my job to love them,” she said recently. “No matter what your…

DERBY DAY DRAMA FOR TIM & ANNA Someone doesn’t seem happy! Newlywed Anna Heinrich looked tense while talking to a fellow racegoer at Flemington’s entry gates on Derby Day. Anna’s rep denied that there was any trackside tension, saying that the pics were simply taken at an “odd angle.” Afterwards, Anna, in a chic Bianca Spender pantsuit, made her way to the Birdcage with hubby Tim Robards. Here’s hoping a big win brightened up her day! TULLY TURNED AWAY! Former Big Brother star Tully Smyth was apparently denied entry into the star-studded Bumble marquee. “The PR stopped her to check if she was on the guest list,” reveals our race day spy. “Tully seemed annoyed, but the PR shook her head and wouldn’t let her in.” After trying to reason…

It’s been speculated that their growing friendship may have played a part in the end of her marriage, and co-workers Jackie O and Beau Ryan have now put on loving displays – each with their own family. Carefree Jackie visited the Double Bay Fair, near her home in Sydney, with her adorable daughter Kitty and her mother by her side on November 4. The trio were spotted wandering around the market stalls and grabbing a bite to eat. Meanwhile, her KIIS FM co-host Beau was glued to his wife Kara’s side as they did the school run together the next day. SHOULDER TO LEAN ON While Jackie and Beau have been pals for years, it was claimed last week their bond had grown stronger in recent months, as Jackie’s 15-year…

Having just turned 70 years old, Rose Hancock Porteous is literally dancing for joy, with some exciting news to tell. “I’ve just got married!” she says doing a celebratory flamenco twirl. Yes, the famously colourful Perth celebrity has tied the knot in her native Philippines with William Porteous, her partner of nearly 27 years. “It was one of the happiest days of my life. I felt like a nervous little girl on the big day,” says the widow of mining mogul Lang Hancock of her emotional church wedding on October 6. The couple kept their big day private – Aussie friends who came over to toast Rose’s milestone birthday three weeks later were surprised with a video of the entire wedding. “She was a beautiful bride... Rose is always beautiful,”…

Most newborns weigh in at around 3.5kg – but Sydney mum Nikki Bell gave birth to a strapping baby boy who was almost double that! Not-so-little Parker James Bell arrived after a drug-free two-and-a-half hour labour and weighing in at a hefty 5.755kg. That’s 12lb, six ounces on the old scale! “When my doctor placed Parker on my chest I thought, ‘Wow, he’s heavy,’” says proud mum, exercise physiologist Nikki, 28. “At my 34-week growth scan he was already weighing 3.5kg so I knew he’d be big – but not as big as a six-month-old!” Parker arrived at Blacktown Hospital on November 1, four days before his due date. He didn’t fit into any of his newborn nappies or size 0 clothes, so Nikki’s police officer husband Michael, 30, quickly…

In the same way cars on the road, cows on the farm and fires we burn contribute to outdoor air pollution, what we do inside the home creates indoor air pollution, too. And given we spend 90 per cent of our time indoors, it’s definitely something to consider! WHAT IS INDOOR AIR POLLUTION? There are so many different ways we can bring pollution into our homes. Walking through the park or your garden can see pollen or mould spores stick to your clothing. There are also other sources of indoor air pollution lurking inside our homes you may not be aware of, such as cooking (using oil for your favourite family dish can release fumes), pet hair, fireplaces, indoor paints and scented candles – yes, even that delicious coconut and…

AMANDA SAYS Spitty tells me he’s passed over and Virginia’s husband was there to meet him. Virginia’s husband is a lovely man who says that as soon as he saw Virginia, he wanted to marry her – and he always told her this. He also tells her how much he loves their twin girls. He says he had open heart surgery and passed not long after that. Spitty now brings though a little black pony called Prince, Virginia’s first horse. Spitty is also with four other horses that have passed over. He tells Virginia how much he loves her and that he and Prince are really great friends, even though they didn’t know each other on this planet. He tells me he was with Virginia since he was three years…

‘She always got a bit shirty when I missed Christmas’ Inspirational star Samuel Johnson has turned his former “hatred” of Christmas into a heartwarming tribute to his late sister. The lovable larrikin has compiled a book of letters to Santa, written by himself and some famous friends, including Grant Denyer and Shane Jacobson, in honour of Connie, who died, aged 40, on September 8 last year. “Connie loved Christmas,” Samuel wrote on the Love Your Sister Facebook page, while announcing the book. “I hated it. She always got a bit shirty when I missed a Christmas get-together – and I missed plenty over the years.” Samuel, 40, says it was the pressure he felt about opening presents in front of others that caused his “proper panic”. But when Connie was…