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As a busy mum of two growing boys, I can’t help but be in absolute awe of some of the parents featured in this issue. Luke Allister bravely fought off a pack of wild dingoes to save his baby son Hunter after he was snatched out of a camper van on Fraser Island (p36), while heartbroken Aussie mum Joanne Ufer, who lost her son Joshua in New Zealand’s Pike River Mine tragedy, has campaigned for nine years to make sure the accident is never repeated (p38). And seeing Kristy and Brett Spencer’s micro bubs Riley and Mckenzie thriving after a difficult start to life (p40) left me counting my own blessings, and marvelling at the resilience of all these extraordinary parents.…

After reportedly being separated by security guards at the Cannes Film Festival due to a “bust-up”, Brooklyn Beckham looks to have made amends with his girlfriend Hana Cross. But his parents David and Victoria Beckham are said to be seriously concerned by the couple’s very public rows, urging their 20-year-old son to call time on his relationship with Hana, 22. “The last thing Posh wants is a fiery young girl ruining things for the family,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s told Brooklyn he should end it before anyone gets hurt.” Brooklyn and Hana confirmed their romance in December but are since said to have had a string of disagreements. After a boozy lunch in France for the film festival, the pair were reportedly seen “trading insults” while “screaming and…

As competition on the Blind Auditions heats up on this year’s season of The Voice, so has tension behind the scenes! An on-set spy tells Woman’s Day Delta Goodrem’s close friendship with executive producer Leigh Aramberri is causing problems in her relationship with rocker Matthew Copley. Sources reveal the 2019 judging panel, which consists of Delta, 34, Boy George, 57, Guy Sebastian, 37, and Kelly Rowland, 38, has been cautioned by the show’s bosses against bringing “large and often unruly” entourages to the set to avoid distraction during filming and spoilers getting out. But Woman’s Day’s insider explains there have been whispers on set that the warning has made Matthew suspicious it might be aimed at him, as he’s fully aware of how well and closely Leigh and Delta work…

Just weeks into its seventh season and major cracks are already beginning to show on Seven’s hit series House Rules because of the bitter rivalry erupting between Jamie Durie and Joh Griggs. “There have been secret crisis meetings at Seven,” confirms one insider, who says Joh is “furious” that the network appears to be promoting Jamie and sidelining her. “Joh’s absolutely steaming – and she has every right to be! She’s been at the network for more than 15 years and is a big part of the success of the show, yet she’s feeling pushed aside by Jamie.” Jamie, 49, joined the cast of House Rules this year as a judge, replacing architect Drew Heath, and joining flamboyant style consultant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and former magazine editor Wendy Moore. And while…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s custody battle has taken another bitter twist after the actress left Hollywood with all six of their children! The 43-year-old Oscar winner has set up home in New Mexico, where she’s filming her next movie, Those Who Wish Me Dead. Exclusive photos show the mum bonding with Maddox, 17, Pax, 15, Zahara, 14, Shiloh, 13 and twins Vivienne and Knox, 10. But Angelina’s relocation has apparently left Brad, 55, feeling “blindsided”. “He knew Angie had this project coming up, but thought she’d be coming back most weekends,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “While she’s not doing anything to stop Brad from seeing the kids, she’ll only bring them back to LA on her own terms, which means Brad’s once again doing all the running to…

They’re not in high school any more, but the set of the much-anticipated Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot is said to resemble a playground as the show’s stars are embroiled in a new shock feud! According to on-set sources, close friends Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, aka Donna and Kelly, are having major issues with Shannen Doherty, who played Brenda on the hit show. “Tori and Jennie are putting the word out that Shannen’s being difficult, so the other actors are taking sides,” the insider spills. “Cast cliques are already forming!” It wouldn’t be the first time talk of a rift has overshadowed the show – with Jennie, 47, getting candid about how she and Shannen, 48, “wanted to claw each other’s eyes out” while filming the original series, which ran…

As Kristy Spencer lounged on the couch, she felt a familiar wave of nausea. But as she clutched her baby bump, she didn’t care – morning sickness was a small price to pay for what was growing inside of her. Over 12 months Kristy had devastatingly miscarried three times, so when she and her husband Brett discovered she was pregnant they were thrilled. But at their first scan they were in for a shock. “When the sonographer said we were having twins, we were dumbstruck,” she says. At their 12-week scan, they shared the news with their family and friends. It was then they learned there was a 20 per cent weight difference between the two babies. They were referred to a specialist who explained that one twin had growth…

COLD SORES Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and tend to flare up when you’re stressed or your immune system weakens. “Cold exposure will cause increased risk of the virus becoming active,” says GP Dr Chris Moy. “In winter you’re more likely to get a cold or flu and that’s why you tend to get cold sores because it’s during a viral infection, so your immune system is down. Any sort of physical or emotional stress [causes cold sores] to some degree as well.” As for avoiding the dreaded sores, Dr Moy suggests not to get “so cold that your lips feel frozen”. Also, try putting on some lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and protect them from dry winter winds. NOROVIRUS Norovirus is a highly contagious…

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DUCK RED CURRY SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 35 MINS • 1 Peking-style roast duck • 1 tbsp vegetable oil •1/3 cup red curry paste • ¼ cup grated palm sugar • 2 tbsp fish sauce • 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate • 2 kaffir lime leaves, sliced thinly • 2 x 400g cans coconut milk • 1 red capsicum, chopped • 300g gai lan, cut into 5cm pieces • 1 cup frozen peas • 1 fresh long red chilli, sliced thinly • ¼ cup coriander leaves • 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 Remove duck meat using a small sharp knife, keeping skin over breast intact. Slice breast and shred meat from legs. 2 Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Cook curry paste, stirring,…

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EOLH This rune indicates that you are overcoming old stumbling blocks. The path ahead is leading you to a new beginning. Your life is also going through a time of cleansing – it may be time to reconsider a very draining relationship. JERA This rune signifies you are at a major turning point in your life. It’s time to make way for the new by letting go of the old. You’re also about to reap the rewards from past efforts. TIWAZ This indicates you’re stepping into your personal power. You are much stronger than you think and soon will find the confidence to make the changes in your life you’ve been putting off.…

Deadwood: The Movie MONDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL FOX SHOWCASE Deadwood fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. The gang’s back together in a two-hour special, helmed by original creator David Milch. The next chapter of the Emmy-winning series sees the cast back in Deadwood to celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. Needless to say, old rivalries are reignited and wounds reopened. Expect a top-shelf return to form for the acclaimed Western-style drama that was abruptly cancelled after three seasons. Black Mirror WEDNESDAY, NETFLIX Charlie Brooker is a genius – how he keeps writing episodes of Black Mirror that simultaneously entertain and scare silly is astounding! The first new episode, Striking Vipers, is the show at its absolute finest. The plot is ingenious in its believable premise – no, we’re not giving…

MOVIE X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX There have been multiple delays and a few reshoots, but this week we finally get to see the latest film in the X-Men franchise, which centres around Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), whose powers have been corrupted by a mysterious cosmic entity known as The Phoenix. One for fans. IN CINEMAS June 6 BOOK UNCONQUERED: OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS by Denny Neave, Gordon Traill & Catherine McCullagh This book relates the remarkable true stories of Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have conquered extraordinary challenges to compete in the Sydney Invictus Games. It offers a deeply personal account of the trauma of armed conflict and a persistent determination to triumph in the face of adversity. OUT NOW (Big Sky Publishing, $69.99) EVENT OZ COMIC-CON It’s…

CATE, LOOK AT MOIIIII! CATE BLANCHETT The Oscar winner appeared to be chanelling the First Lady of Fountain Lakes, Kath Day-Knight, as she sported a retro tracksuit on set. HAN WE HAVE AN AUTOGRAPH? HARRISON FORD All the legendary actor wanted to do was grab some groceries while out in Manhattan, but it turns out those diehard Star Wars geeks will hunt you down anywhere! BEND & STRETCH! AVA HEWITT Forget following her tennis star dad Lleyton on the court, the eight-year-old’s eyeing up a career as a gymnast! WAX OFF! ARIANA’S NOT A FAN ARIANA GRANDE A Madame Tussauds wax figure is usually an honour, but the pop singer was far from pleased with this questionable creation... Bella is... Trinity Croft! BELLA HADID Who knew the model was such…

Perfect match The Greatest Showman actor, Hugh Jackman, and his wife, Deborra-lee Furness look as sweet as ever in the sunshine as they chill out on a day off between stage shows. Indy snaps Forget the cars, these fans wanted a slice of Matt Damon. The actor proved to be quite the hit at the Indianapolis 500 auto race in the US. Manu’s got the moves! We knew MKR host Manu Feildel was a pro in the kitchen – but who knew he had ace dance moves, too! Just ask his daughter Charlee, four. Kids at heart Don’t tell Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s two children Luna, three, and Miles, one, their parents got to meet these Sesame Street heroes! Drama on the streets Funnyman James Corden took to the…

Notoriously private Dr Chris Brown keeps his love-life on the down low, but last week he dismissed any talk of a split with his TV presenter girlfriend Liv Phyland. Taking to Instagram, Liv revealed she was spending the night in hospital for an appendix operation. The 28-year-old took a selfie with Dr Chris, 40, in the background, staring intently into a machine. “Me repeatedly over the last 24 hours: ‘You’re an animal doctor. I’m a human’,” The Loop host joked. An earlier pic of Liv giving the “thumbs up” to chicken soup also suggested that Dr Chris – who was cleverly covered by some emojis – had been with her at the hospital until the early hours of the morning.…

The first weeks as new parents are supposed to be magical, but the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s blissful baby time was all but ruined last week by bombshell claims that Prince Charles may not be Archie’s biological grandfather. The cruel rumour that Princess Diana’s lover, former British army veteran James Hewitt, is Harry’s real father has tormented the prince since childhood, and it resurfaced last week after royal watchers speculated that James may try and meet his “grandson”. The handsome cad famously had a five-year affair with Harry’s mother – and over the years fans and palace insiders have noted the striking likeness the 34-year-old royal bears to James, 61 – right down to their red hair and matching noses. While the Gulf War veteran has long dismissed the…

In 2014, The Block: Glasshouse saw two couples – Darren and Deanne Jolly and Michael and Carlene Duffy – walk away with a measly $10,000 payout after a lack of buyer interest. But it appears they weren’t the only ones burned by the show’s “depressing” season. It appears much-loved House Rules contestant Tim, 32, was caught in the middle of Blockheads Chris and Jenna Susetio’s controversial unpaid tradie scandal, after it was revealed the chippie had worked for the couple. At the height of the drama, builders for the Sydney-based pair stormed off the construction site amid complaints they were being taken advantage of by the amateur renovators, who fans branded as lazy and uninvolved. House Rules viewers have been quick to speculate that the 2014 series may have been…

Posing for the cameras and mingling with celebrities, Married At First Sight golden couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant and their good friend Heidi Latcham looked in their element at the TV WEEK Logies nomination party. But while they’re lapping up the limelight, insiders say their popularity has only fuelled Jules’ feud with her former co-star, Martha Kalifatidis! Just weeks ago, Martha accused Jules of being “nothing but a bully” behind the scenes of the explosive 2019 season. And according to the source, Martha is reeling she and groom Michael Brunelli didn’t even get a look-in to attend the Logies nomination party, while Jules and Cam – who have become quite the ambassadors for the show – were front and centre. “Martha feels like she’s been cast aside [by Nine]…

Dressed in mustard-coloured overalls that tried to hide what looked to be a growing baby bump, onlookers in Isabella Cruise’s adopted home town of Croydon, London, are abuzz with the news that superstars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are about to become grandparents. But sadly for Nicole, if her eldest daughter, 26, is expecting a baby with husband Max Parker, the Big Little Lies actress might be the last to know. Despite every young girl needing their mum when they start a family of their own, it’s widely speculated that not even a happy occasion like this would bridge the ever-growing gap between Bella and Nicole. The pair have barely spoken for years, due to Bella’s devotion to Scientology, which caused insiders to suspect she sided more with dad Tom…

It was a perfect autumn evening on Queensland’s beautiful Fraser Island, and Brisbane’s Allister family were kicking back and enjoying a camping holiday with their two young children. With a supermoon lighting up the sky, Luke and Sarah Allister, together with four-year-old Harper and 14-month-old Hunter, had just finished setting up camp with the help of Sarah’s mum Shaurne on Good Friday. Exhausted, they decided to turn in for an early night, but little did they know that their dream holiday was about to take a terrible turn... and what happened next would terrify any parent. “At a bit after midnight, I woke to a cry,” explains Sarah, 28, choking back tears. “I don’t know exactly how long... [Hunter’s] cry went from being inside the camper to outside. Our camper…

When Cherie Canning woke up with excruciating stomach pains at 24 weeks pregnant, she suspected she had a stomach bug. After driving herself to hospital, the mum-to-be says she was shocked when a doctor told her she was in premature labour. More worryingly, her baby girl had less than a 50 per cent chance of survival. After a terrifying eight days and countless steroid injections to help her bub’s lungs develop, precious premmie Chloe was nothing short of a miracle. She entered the world almost four months early, weighing a tiny 730g. “My pregnancy was going smoothly, so I can’t even describe how shocked I was when I went into labour,” recalls leadership development trainer Cherie. “And her birth was nothing like I’d imagined. As soon as she was born…

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BANG BANG CHICKEN NOODLE STIR-FRY SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 4 chicken thigh fillets, sliced • 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed • 3 tsp soy sauce • 200g rice vermicelli noodles or soba noodles • 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks • 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into matchsticks • ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 green shallots, sliced diagonally • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted SESAME PEANUT SAUCE • 2 tbsp sugar • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar • 4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter • 2 tsp sesame oil 1 Combine chicken with Sichuan peppercorns and soy. Set aside until ready to cook. 2 Meanwhile, cook noodles following packet instructions. Drain well. Toss noodles together with carrot,…

STICKY DATE & FIG STEAMED PUDDING SERVES 12 PREP + COOK 5½ HOURS + COOLING • 2 cups finely chopped seeded dried dates • ½ cup finely chopped dried figs • 1 cup water • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 90g butter, chopped coarsely • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 2 eggs, beaten lightly • ¾ cup plain flour • ¾ cup self-raising flour BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 cup pouring cream • 125g unsalted butter, chopped coarsely 1 Combine fruit, water, sugar and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir over heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 5 mins. Transfer mixture to a large heatproof bowl. Stir in soda. Cool 10 mins.…

Winter warmer! Keep the chill away with a comforting fish and egg pie SERVES 6-8 Heat oven to 200°C. Place a baking dish on an oven tray. Place 750g quartered baby new potatoes in a saucepan with water. Bring to the boil. Add 6 eggs. Simmer 6 mins. Transfer eggs to a bowl of iced water. Continue cooking potatoes 3-4 mins until tender. Drain and mash. Peel eggs, cut into quarters. Cut 400g skinless salmon fillet and 400g skinless white fish fillet into 3cm pieces. In a bowl, whisk 250g light sour cream, 3/4 cup milk and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Add potato, salmon, fish, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp chopped dill. Season, mix, spoon into dish. Add egg. Brush 6 filo pastry sheets…

Possum’s soul was an old one AMANDA SAYS Possum shows me he’s passed over and that it was very sudden. He showed no signs of illness beforehand, yet it was later found he had a tumour in his lung. Desley was in Australia at the time and Possum was in Norway with Desley’s partner. Desley’s dad comes through with another cat called Sooty that has also passed over. The energy of Sooty and Possum seems to be the same, so I feel Possum is the same soul as Sooty. Desley has always felt this. Possum apologises to Desley, saying he’s so sorry he couldn’t wait for her to get back. DESLEY SAYS I was broken-hearted, as I wasn’t in Norway when Possum passed. I wanted to make sure Possum didn’t…

He’s made no secret of the fact that the end of Game Of Thrones was hard on him, but Kit Harington shocked fans when he revealed he’s gone to rehab for stress and alcohol abuse. A rep for the British actor, who played hero Jon Snow on the hit TV series, says he’s spending time at a “wellness retreat to work on some personal issues”. Other sources disclosed he’s being treated at a luxury rehab facility, which costs more than $1700 a month. “Everyone’s proud he’s finally confronting his demons,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He’s lived life on the edge for years now, but hopefully this is the wake-up call that finally sets him straight.” Kit’s wife of almost a year, former Game Of Thrones co-star Rose Leslie, is…

He’s reportedly been desperate to woo back his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, but Ben Affleck certainly seemed to enjoy the company of a mystery woman in LA on May 23. The bearded movie star, 46, was snapped chatting to a blonde acquaintance – and sources say his flirty behaviour could put his plans for a reunion with Jennifer in jeopardy. “Ben should watch himself if he wants to prove to Jen that he’s changed,” an insider says. “It’s harmless flirting in his eyes but she won’t see it that way.” It’s been four years since the pair split – with Ben enduring a public battle with alcohol in 2018 and undergoing a stint in rehab, reportedly at Jennifer’s urging. More recently he’s been enjoying family outings with Jennifer, 47, and their…

He’s dated plenty of models and actresses in his time, but it seems Al Pacino’s stepdaughter could be the one to finally tame Leonardo DiCaprio! Sources tell Woman’s Day the eternal bachelor, 44, is on the verge of popping the question to his 21-year-old model girlfriend, Camila Morrone. “Leo is head-over-heels in love with Camila, and has told his closest friends and even his mum that she’s The One,” an insider reveals. “He’s been quietly shopping for an engagement ring, and the word is he plans to pop the question very soon.” The couple, who have been dating for more than a year, were inseparable at the Cannes Film Festival. In some adorable photos, Leo could be seen acting as Camila’s “Instagram boyfriend” while taking photos of her. What’s…

More than two decades after Princess Diana was killed in a shock car crash, damning new evidence suggests her death wasn’t an accident after all. Speaking for the first time, US couple Robin and Jack Firestone have revealed what they saw in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris in the moments after the fatal smash in August 1997 – and how they have since feared for their lives because it points to coldblooded murder. “We still live in fear today because of what we saw and what we were told,” Robin told a UK publication. “I think the crash was a royal thing and other forces were involved.” Diana’s children, Prince William and Prince Harry, were just 15 and 12 when the 36-year-old was killed in the crash, which…

After months of rumoured relationship dramas, last week Kate Ritchie and Stuart Webb stepped out for the first time together since the former rugby league player’s drink-driving charges rocked their nine-year marriage. In pictures obtained exclusively by Woman’s Day, the couple’s four-year-old daughter Mae appears to be elated to spend the day with her mum and dad, but onlookers claim it was a different story between the strained parents. “Kate looked seriously stressed out, and barely interacted with Stuart,” explains a bystander. RARE APPEARANCE According to the onlooker, Kate, 40, kept a noticeable distance from 38-year-old Stuart as he affectionately engaged with Mae. “He looked smitten with their daughter but Kate lingered behind them looking quite distracted and glum,” the source says. The frosty reunion marks the first time the…

She’s counting down the days until she welcomes her second child, but after a long and trying battle with IVF followed by a difficult pregnancy, overwhelmed single mum Fifi Box has had to lean on her close-knit group of friends to help her through. The Project star, who fell pregnant via an anonymous donor, appeared to be feeling extra emotional last week, posting a gushy tribute to “ride or die” friends like co-host Carrie Bickmore for being her much-needed support network. “Through what has been a really difficult pregnancy I have been supported by an incredible group of girlfriends, who are there through the tough times,” wrote the 42-year-old, who has suffered from debilitating morning sickness. CARRIE’S HER ROCK Fifi went on to say a special thanks to Carrie for…

TAMARA & MELISSA HIT THE STRIP CLUB Following whispers Melissa Lucarelli had been spending less time with her clique, Jules and Heidi, the proudly single brunette joined co-star Tamara Joy over the weekend for a wild night out at a Magic Men strip show! Between chiselled torsos and sweaty palms, the pair enjoyed being thrust around by the hunky men as they took part in the act. At one stage, Tamara, 29, was seen being ridden on by one of the dancers before flashing her bare bottom as she was carried out of Alumbra nightclub in Melbourne. Meanwhile, Melissa, 38, had no issues letting the gents get up close and personal – and even indulged in a cheeky lap dance! NING’S ‘SPECIAL FRIEND’ It appears Ning Surasiang might not need…

Still in love after all these years For years Cameron Daddo and his wife Alison Brahe have been regarded as Australia’s “golden couple”. The handsome TV presenter and the successful model were the picture-perfect match and the nation was thrilled when they solidified their love and commitment to one another by tying the knot in 1991. Now, with 28 years of marriage under their belts, the couple – who have three kids, daughters Lotus, 23, and Bodhi, 13, and son River, 19 – are telling all about their relationship, the good, the bad to the rotten! Last week the duo launched Separate Bathrooms And Other Handy Marriage Tips, a revealing podcast about their married life. They admit there’s not much they haven’t had to face, “Anything you can throw at…

CLEVER CLEANSING How you cleanse can have a big impact on the look and feel of your complexion. If you’re not removing makeup or pollutants effectively on a daily basis, it can lead to blocked pores and blemishes and can affect the efficiency of your moisturisers. During the cooler months, substitute your usual cleanser for an oil or cream designed to nourish skin while breaking down makeup and impurities. WE LOVE 1. Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser 100ml $34.95, but if your skin is particularly dry, try a cleansing oil such as 2. Sukin Super Greens Cleansing Oil $13.95. For oilier skin, try a foaming wash like 3. Essano Rosehip Gentle Foaming Cleanser $14.99 MASK UP Using a mask is a fast and effective way to flood your skin with nutrients…

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A hot pot is a great communal way to eat. Place an electric stove top (or electric wok) in the centre of the table, and surround it with selection of your favourite ingredients. Some suggestions: green prawns, buk choy, wombok, tofu, mushrooms, chicken, beef and noodles. Guests cook for themselves. As the cooking continues, top the soup up with extra boiling water or stock. Serve with a dipping sauce such as soy, black vinegar, sliced chilli, sugar and chilli oil combined. You can drink the soup afterwards – it will have all the flavours of all the ingredients that have been cooked in it.…

Monday SPICY FISH HOT POT SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, sliced • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 birdseye chilli, halved lengthwise, plus extra to serve • ½ tsp smoked paprika • 2 cups tomato passata • 1 cup fish stock • 750g firm white fish fillets, chunks • 300g yellow squash, quartered • ½ cup seeded green olives • 1 tsp baby capers • torn parsley leaves, sourdough bread, mixed salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. 2 In a large flameproof casserole dish, heat oil on high. Saute onion, garlic and chilli 2-3 mins until tender. Stir in paprika and cook 30 secs. 3 Increase heat to high. Add passata and stock. Bring to boil, then…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUNE 21 Behold, it’s the organised new you! Cupboard clear-outs, clever storage solutions… with a busy month ahead, getting yourself sorted makes sense. Socially, interesting people are coming out of hibernation – as Venus shifts into your sign from Sunday, singles could be spoilt for choice. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 You’re looking for an excuse to dress up, so why not treat yourself to a night out? As your chatty, sociable side emerges, local clubs or pastimes that require teamwork could really hit the spot. Some Crabs may even find themselves teaching or leading others. Wear a moonstone for emotional support. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Local clubs, classes, sports – throw that Leo passion into something that makes you feel alive. Socially,…

She’s playing an iconic Aussie character in her stage debut. And, as Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical star Natalie Abbott explains, she’s had to be match fit from the get-go. Not only is the stage adaptation both physically and mentally demanding, the 24-year-old musical theatre star has also had to develop some serious muscle! “My dresser weighed the dress [I wear in the wedding scene on stage] yesterday,” says Natalie. “And it weighed 16kg! It took me a while to get used to wearing it – learning how to fling it around and walk in it.” Natalie, who studied musical theatre at uni, is from a small town south of Sydney. “I feel like any small, coastal town in Australia is going to have Porpoise Spit vibes,” she says of the…