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This year I refuse to get caught up in the annual stress overload that Christmas can become! It’s about spending time with the people you love rather than finding the perfect present or cooking the juiciest turkey. And that’s the gift I’d like to give all our readers – eight pages of 50 of the best ever shortcuts to push you through the silly season (p52). After 10 years of serving the same salmon dish, this year I can’t wait to try shortcut number 38 and create a show-stopping ice tray for my seafood feast (p57). It’s too easy! And don’t panic if you need to bring an all-important side dish – four celebrity chefs share their top recipes (p60). Happy and stress-free holidays to one and all! We’d love…

They only tied the knot last December, but rumours are swirling that Lauren Phillips and Lachlan Spark’s marriage may already be over. The 37-year-old Channel Nine personality hasn’t been seen with her wedding or engagement rings since October. Lachlan also hasn’t appeared on her Instagram page since April during a holiday to the Maldives. And the former news producer with Seven, seems to have deleted his Instagram account, prompting one follower of Lauren’s to ask, “Where’s @Iachspark? Hasn’t posted lately, miss his funny post.” The couple met in 2012, two years after Lauren split from footballer Gary Ablett Jr. They wed in a stunning ceremony on the Mornington Peninsula, and Lauren gushed shortly afterwards, “I still can’t believe that it wasn’t a dream. I get to keep this spunk for…

Now officially divorced from Ben Affleck, it seems things are moving fast for Jennifer Garner and her new man John Miller! Woman’s Day has learned the 46-year-old is pregnant and sources say that in spite of it being a surprise, the actress – who already shares three kids, Violet, 13, Seraphina, nine, and Samuel, six, with her ex-husband – is thrilled to be having her fourth child. “When Jen told John the news he was so excited, even though he has two kids with his ex,” says the insider. Jen and John – whose divorce from his violinist wife Caroline Campbell was finalised on November 13 – have been a couple for just over six months. “They weren’t even trying but it happened naturally,” a close source spills. “Jen let…

Following her split from husband of 18 years Steve Vaughan in August, Shaynna Blaze is looking better than ever. The Block judge wowed on the red carpet at the AACTA Awards in Sydney on December 5, and appears to have shed even more weight since her drastic slimdown three years ago. Speaking to Woman’s Day exclusively, 55-year-old Shaynna revealed her top tips for staying in shape, and says her go-to exercise is yoga. “It’s the best thing,” she confesses. “No matter what I do, I always go back to yoga because it’s all about lengthening and trying to get your core based, so just be kind to yourself and do yoga. It’s good for the mind, too.” On the food front, Shaynna says she doesn’t necessarily diet, but discovering she…

As Katie Holmes lovingly tossed her adorable little co-star in the air, the pair giggling with pure joy, it was clear the former Dawson’s Creek actress has finally found true happiness after years of heartache. Katie’s trademark grin has become a fixture on her face once again and Woman’s Day can reveal it’s because she’s preparing to take the next step with her partner of five years, Jamie Foxx. Not only are the couple planning a breathtakingly romantic wedding in Paris early in the new year, sources also tell us they’ve already started the adoption process, and are hoping to have a little one of their own by their side for when they say “I do”. Spurred on by her close connection with her young co-star on the set of…

Grant Denyer has had many roles throughout his career. From TV weatherman to radio presenter and race car driver, he’s pretty much tried his hand at it all. But this year he’s taken on a new gig – conquering the music charts! The 41-year-old personality has released a new Yuletide single titled Driving Home For Christmas, with all proceeds going to Rural Aid, a charity that supports drought-affected farmers across the country. “So damn excited,” Grant declared on Instagram after announcing the news. “As you know [Rural Aid] is a subject I’m deeply passionate about, plus I’ve always loved my music, especially at Christmas time.” ‘[Rural Aid] is a subject I’m deeply passionate about’ Grant has long vocalised the importance of providing aid throughout the drought crisis. The Gold Logie…

It’s been a touchy subject for Jennifer Aniston since she catapulted to fame, and now the former Friends star is finally speaking out about her fraught relationship with her late mother Nancy Dow. It seems her role as a pushy beauty queen stage mum to a plus-sized daughter in her new movie Dumplin’ has touched a raw nerve with Jen, who famously fell out with Nancy and did not reconcile before her May 2016 death at the age of 79. “I did not come out the model child she’s hoped for and it was something that really resonated with me,” the 49-year-old confessed while discussing the film. “This little girl just wanting to be loved by a mum who was too occupied with things that didn’t quite matter.” The pair…

FIG-GLAZED HAM SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1 HOUR • 7kg whole leg ham on bone, rind removed • 50 whole cloves • figs, steamed asparagus, watercress, to serve GLAZE • ¾ cup brown sugar • ½ cup fig jam • ½ cup apple juice • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Cut through rind using a small sharp knife, 10cm from top of shank. Run your thumb underneath skin and above fat layer to separate edges. 2 Starting from widest edge, gently pull back rind to remove. 3 Using a kitchen knife, score a diamond pattern at 2cm intervals, about 5mm deep all over ham fat. 4 Press 1 clove into centre of each diamond. Place ham on rack in a…

CHOCOLATE CRACKLE XMAS HOUSE SERVES 20 PREP 40 MINS + CHILLING • 6 cups rice bubbles • 2 x 200g blocks dark chocolate, melted, plus a little extra • ½ cup dessicated coconut • 2 x 100g blocks milk Lindt chocolate • ¼ cup milk choc melts, melted DECORATIONS • 3 rainbow sour straps • 1 red sour strap • 11 yellow smarties • 2 candy canes, curved part trimmed 1 Lightly grease and line a 15cm square cake pan with baking paper, extending paper on either side of pan. 2 In a bowl, combine rice bubbles, dark chocolate and coconut, stirring well. Press into pan. Chill 30 mins until set. 3 Remove crackle using baking paper as handles. Arrange on a board and remove paper. 4 Using a hot…

TROPICAL WREATH You will need... • soft, pliable leaves, such as cordyline or banana leaves• polystyrene ring• pins (we used yellow ball pins as these are easy to disguise in the flowers)• hard, glossy leaves, roughly 20cm long• 4 fake frangipani branches in pink and white• scissors or sharp cutters• ribbon, to tie 1 Trim stems of soft leaves and wrap around the polystyrene ring, securing with pins on the underside of the wreath. 2 Position hard leaves on the front of the wreath and secure with pins. 3 Cut frangipani flowers from stems with sharp cutters. 4 Pin flowers onto the leaves, concealing pins inside the hearts of each flower. 5 Attach ribbon to wreath. TIP You can either hang this wreath on a door or lay it flat…

Although they lurk in our homes, offices and even on our bodies, not all germs are created equal. Without “good” bacteria in our gut, we wouldn’t be able to digest food or absorb nutrients, while the “bad” bacteria that lurk in our homes and offices can make us unwell. “These [bad] germs are one of the leading causes of illness and death in the world,” says Dr Ronald McCoy from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). “They affect us by infecting our cells or producing toxins that make us ill.” There are ways to protect yourself from catching and spreading diseases without going too far. But what remedies work and which aren’t worth the worry? It’s time to clean up the confusion. A spotless toilet can’t spread germs…

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1 TANGALOOMA ISLAND RESORT, MORETON BAY, QUEENSLAND It’s sunset on Queensland’s Moreton Island and an excited crowd of holidaymakers wait on the jetty for the star attractions to arrive. Right on time at 7pm, a family of wild bottlenose dolphins glide into view, forming a line in knee-deep water where guests on the beach as young as 10 are about to handfeed the 250kg visitors. Tangalooma’s world-famous nightly dolphin feeding is the highlight of a stay here on the shores of this marine park, just a 70-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. Next morning the dolphins are back, frolicking in gentle waves, an arm’s length from where we’re walking in the shallows. Further into the bay, dugongs and turtles play, and lucky scuba divers exploring the island’s sunken shipwrecks see them…

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CHRISTMAS SNOWBALL My bunny Snowball in her festive best. Camilla Richau , Ramsgate, NSW IT’S SANTA PAWS! My Brussels Griffon Percy loves getting into the Christmas spirit! J Fouard , Summer Hill, NSW SO SPEC-TACULAR! This is my very photogenic chocolate labrador Miley. Claire Anderson , Beaconsfield, WA PURR-FECT DECORATION Satine’s always on her best behaviour for Santa! Paul Gellin , Little Bay, NSW A VERY SPECIAL REINDEER My cute red toy poodle Angel enjoys dressing up for Christmas, especially for special guests! Mandy Graham , Carrum Downs, Vic RAF & READY FOR XMAS Our pugalier Raf isn’t too thrilled about being a Christmas elf, but if there are treats involved… Nathanael Noon , Enmore, NSW EVERYONE’S A WINNER! All published submissions will receive a cheque for $25! EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief…

Feeling corny! Hamish Blake embodied internet sensation “Salt Bae” as he flavoured his popcorn at a movie premiere in Melbourne. Wedding belles Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas tied the knot in the actress’ native India. The lavish nuptials took place over several days and were attended by 225 guests. Rainbow bright! Julia Roberts is still every bit a pretty woman! The beloved actress wowed in a multicoloured maxi dress while out and about in New York. Three generations Nicole Kidman took her mum Janelle and niece Lucia Hawley to the AACTA Awards in Sydney, where she won Best Supporting Actress for Boy Erased. Roman holiday Sharon Stone cosied up to Italian journalist Enzo Cursio following a romantic dinner date in Rome. Love is in the air Anne Hathaway stopped traffic…

He’s made no secret of the fact he wants kids, and Dr Chris Brown’s fatherhood dreams are finally coming true. Just weeks after his months-long relationship with Liv Phyland was made public, Woman’s Day hears that the gorgeous couple might already be expecting! Liv appeared to be hiding the hint of a baby bump underneath her white dress as she and Chris hung out with friends at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 3. Beachgoers say the pair looked “infatuated with each other”, and that Chris, 40, acted quite protective of Liv, 28, as they posed for photos with their mates. “They’ve been talking about starting a family. And with Chris being a tiny bit older than Liv, it definitely wouldn’t be a surprise if it happens sooner rather than later.…

She might have kept quiet about it for years – and even joked about it not being true – but Terri Irwin has finally confirmed it’s “love” for her and Hollywood heavyweight Russell Crowe. “I am in love with him, I have to admit it,” she gushed, with a cheeky glint in her eye, during a TV interview last week. “I am desperately and totally in love.” Terri, 54, and her late husband Steve’s friend Rusty have been the subject of romance rumours for almost two years. The actor, who is a close friend of the family, regularly contributes financially to Terri’s Australia Zoo. Tongues are wagging that Terri finally chose to go public about her feelings as a warning to other women – in particular 23-year-old Aussie actress Sophia…

OCTOBER 16 “That said, I got married very young, but it definitely wasn’t power for me – it was protection. I married for love, but being married to an extremely powerful man kept me from being sexually harassed.” DECEMBER 2 “I have a husband now. I feel out of respect for him I don’t want to talk about that. It’s been 20 years...” OCTOBER 22 “Because I was married at 23 years old, I wasn’t going to parties or I wasn’t going out a lot... I had my first child at 25 and I was married – I was in a family. So my sense of being in the world was – I was working, or I was at home.” Despite finally opening up and spilling the beans on her…

These inseparable sisters were born in the middle of World War I, survived four reigning monarchs and 20 prime ministers, but had to give up their beloved gin and tonics after they hit the century mark – on doctors’ orders! And non-identical twins Phyllis Jones and Irene Crump insist eating lots of fish and having two strong gin and tonics at a time (one in each hand!) is the key to looking decades younger than the 102 year birthday they recently celebrated. “We’re non-identical but basically the same,” says Irene. “We were so alike and close growing up that often people stared and asked if we were identical. We can’t believe we’ve spent over a century together. We still wear the same clothes sometimes and no matter what, we enjoy…

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What are probiotics? “Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are needed for our digestive system,” says Jess. “They are often called ‘good’ bacteria because they are needed to keep our digestive system healthy. Health benefits of probiotics include [boosted] immune system, weight management and it even has an impact on our moods,” says Jess. “They help ‘balance’ the good bacteria in our guts.” Who should take probiotic supplements and when? “After taking a course of antibiotics, and for those with special health concerns such as IBS and eczema can benefit from probiotics,” says Jess. “But it should be taken under the guidance of your health care professional.” What foods have probiotics in them? “Try fermented vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi,” says Jess. Kombucha is also high in probiotics good for…

How do you want to feel in your home? Perhaps cosy, energetic or calm. Well, aside from the furniture and decor you choose, it turns out you can influence the vibe of your interior simply through the colour of your wall paint. “We all instinctively know the colours in our homes affect our moods,” says Tim Welsh, president of paint brand Taubmans. “Now, we have research [from a recent Colour Emotion Study] that scientifically proves that painting your walls in different colours can bring out a whole a range of emotions.” Here’s what splashes of colours to use to achieve your desired feeling… If you want to feel relaxed… While Tim acknowledges that some of us may think of grey as a dull, boring and somewhat depressing colour, the truth…

Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Ready to speak your mind? Your views might shock a few people, but Mercury’s arrival in your sign is demanding more honesty. Physical activity should reduce anxiety, so grab your walking shoes or gardening gloves and get cracking. By the weekend, a thoughtful gesture or gift should leave you feeling spoiled. Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Forget frivolous chat and dive in deep. People around you are ready to open up, so allow plenty of time for D&Ms. Luckily it’s not all serious. The weekend could bring a catch-up and for singles, a potential beau might make a move. Water settings could set the scene for love, so grab your swimmers. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Your social sector is sparkling like…

SMARTY PANTS! JAMIE FOXX The actor introduced a new fashion trend last week after he was snapped sporting an upside-down hoodie worn as a pair of pants, when he was caught in the rain. We’re not so sure it’ll take off… HOTLINE BLING BLAKE LIVELY Blake proved she’s every bit the fashionsta during a recent night out in New York. The actress carried a novelty clutch shaped like an actual old-fashioned phone! Practically vintage… KNOCKOUT BOD! MARK BOURIS “Dad bod” isn’t even in finance guru Mark’s vocabulary. The CEO became a boxer for a charity match last weekend, where he gave us a peek at his pecs and tight abs. The Celebrity Apprentice host competed against boxer Garth Wood. The result – a tie! Blast from the past KYLIE MINOGUE…

Just when Victoria Beckham couldn’t feel any more humiliated by her ongoing marriage woes, she’s once again fuming after David’s recent appearance with Bella Hadid. David, 43, and Bella, 22, who were first spotted getting on famously at a soccer game in Paris earlier this year, were again snapped sitting together at Dior Homme’s Tokyo runway show. However, this time they were careful not to be caught out having too much fun. Instead, they posed stiffly with their arms folded next to each other. Their stilted body language was made even more obvious when Bella greeted rapper ASAP Rocky with a hug and kiss. “Everyone knows Bella gets a big kick out of flirting with David, and his sheepish body language only made it more cringing,” spills our source. “Victoria’s…

Former model Tyra Banks looked far from her usual drop-dead gorgeous self when she was spotted wandering down an LA street with her toddler son York, wearing a daggy tracksuit and no makeup recently. Her tatty appearance sparked concern as sources fear the 45-year-old single mum and America’s Got Talent host is burning the candle at both ends. “She loves being a mum and having a career but it never stops,” spills an insider. “She’s on the go 24/7. She’s worn out by the time she gets home, and then she’s chasing a rambunctious two-year-old. No wonder she looks awful. She’s too tired to brush her hair.” Tyra split from York’s dad Erik Asla a year ago and has started dipping her toe back in the dating game, admitting to…

It’s the Australian cold case that’s captivated the world with more than 17 million people following every step of a new investigation into the disappearance of Sydney mum Lynette Dawson in 1982. And last week came the news many had been waiting decades for with the arrest of former Sydney high school teacher Chris Dawson, 70, who was refused bail in Southport Magistrates Court last Wednesday. He’s the former Newton Jets rugby league star at the centre of investigative journalist Hedley Thomas’ gripping podcast The Teacher’s Pet, which re-examines the bizarre circumstances that led to his wife Lyn’s disappearance. KNOWN PERSON The registered nurse and devoted mother of two young daughters, Shanelle and Sherryn, hasn’t been seen since she vanished from the couple’s Bayview home on Sydney’s northern beaches on…

Queensland grandmother Linda Smith is best known in her local town of Millmerran as the “Roo Whisperer”. Linda devotes a lot of her time caring for drought-stricken kangaroos, so it came as a complete shock last month when “one very hot-headed” eastern grey male buck mounted a frenzied attack on the 64-year-old, her husband Jim, 66, and their eldest boy Sonny, 40. “He wanted blood, there’s no doubt in my mind,” Linda tells Woman’s Day in the family’s first interview since the attack. “We feed up to 30 roos a day, especially during this crippling drought. A big grey mongrel of a thing with angry eyes took some feed and then suddenly lunged at Jim. There was blood and flesh and dust everywhere. I screamed my lungs out – I…

GRILLED PEAR & HALOUMI SALAD • 3 Packham or Corella (or a combination of each) pears, cut into quarters, core removed • 2 x 250g haloumi, sliced into 1cm-thick pieces • 100ml extra-virgin olive oil • salt and pepper • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp red-wine vinegar • 1 head of radicchio, leaves picked • 1 small fennel, finely sliced on a mandoline, frond picked for garnish • 50g walnuts, toasted 1 Heat a grill pan or BBQ over a high heat. Place pear and haloumi in a bowl and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently toss and coat everything in the oil. Place pears and haloumi on grill and grill…

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1 DO YOUR RESEARCH Once you decide you’re ready to adopt, it can be tempting to head straight to your local animal shelter – but it pays to be prepared. “Few of us would make any significant decisions without trawling the internet for reviews and recommendations. The same applies to pet adoption,” says Dr Maher. 2 DON’T RUSH INTO IT “An animal shelter or rescue organisation should help you find the right animal, so you can make sure you find a furry friend suited to you and your family,” advises Dr Maher. “Be guided by experts around you who know the animal.” 3 SAFETY FIRST “To assess this, you really need to think like a dog, cat or whatever species you’re looking at bringing home,” says Dr Maher. Keep toxic…