Innholdsfortegnelse for 21 November 2016 i Woman's Day

For a man known for spreading joy with his Christmas carols, Michael Buble’s heartbreaking news of his son Noah’s cancer diagnosis last week was particularly cruel (p20). The honorary Aussie will be hoping for his own Christmas miracle as Noah undergoes chemotherapy for liver cancer, at the tender age of three. Known for his absolute devotion to fatherhood and his heart-on-his-sleeve love for his two boys, Michael and his wife Luisana are living every parent’s nightmare. It was a strong reminder for me as I was complaining about my four-year-old’s meltdown over a Pokemon game, that the only thing that really matters in life is a healthy child. One gorgeous family from Mornington, Victoria, know this all too well (p14). After being advised to abort their son when an ultrasound…

While Amal Clooney doesn’t think of family law as her specialty, insiders say the high-profile barrister has been working with Brad’s lawyers in a bid to help her husband’s friend. “George and Amal have been supporting Brad behind the scenes,” a source reveals exclusively to Woman’s Day. “Amal has been advising Brad and helping to steer him away from making any wrong decisions. “Amal has Brad’s best interest at heart and she truly cares about him, given he’s one of George’s closest friends and has been there for George in the past,” the source adds. “Brad knows this and he trusts Amal implicitly. He’s in a fragile emotional state, but he’s listening to her and taking her advice onboard.”…

‘Malakye feels like a gift, a little piece of magic, one arm or not’ Malakye’s giggles fill the room as he knocks down the toy block tower he’s just finished building. As the 22-month-old plays under the watchful eye of his big sister Maddison, the first thing you notice isn’t the fact he’s missing an arm, but his excitement and determination as he stacks up the tower again and again. Our son is able! Malakye’s mum Anita Duesterhaus says the whole family – including her partner Paul Palmer, 46, twins Maddison and Jai, 16, Jasmin, 14, Mahalia, eight, Casey, six, four-year-old twins Ashleigh and Elliana and Violet, three – are overjoyed to have Malakye exactly the way he is. In 2011 they were devastated after the heartbreaking stillbirth of their…

‘We’ve put our careers on hold to devote our time and attention to Noah’ Michael Buble says becoming a father completely changed his life. “The only regret that I have in my life is that I took this long to have kids. I had no idea how much I would love being a dad,” he says. “That’s it, that’s all I care about – I love them too much probably, if there was such a thing. It’s made everything else so insignificant.” Michael’s revelations make the news his eldest son Noah, three, is battling liver cancer, even harder to take. The Canadian singer spoke a week before Noah’s diagnosis of the way his sons have given him a new sense of purpose. “[Fatherhood] has given me great perspective,” the 41-year-old…

‘I can’t wait to have a family’ Looking relaxed and happy, Lance “Buddy” Franklin and Jesinta Campbell secretly tied the knot last week, in an intimate ceremony at Wildenstein Gardens in the Blue Mountains, NSW. The couple – who had postponed their wedding to give Swans player Buddy, 29, a chance to address his mental health issues – gathered together with 35 of their closest family and friends to share the day. “They wrote their own vows. It was very sentimental and emotional – there wasn’t a dry eye in the place,” a friend says. Former Miss Universe Australia Jesinta, 25, stunned in a $20,000 Vera Wang gown, which she swapped for an ivory French lace dress for the reception, where they enjoyed dancing into the small hours. The couple…

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“Changing my hair is really empowering and a strong reflection of my style.” Ricki-Lee has sparkled and shimmied her way through an incredibly diverse career in pop music that has already spanned more than a decade – and she’s only 30 years old. Her positivity and energy seem to know no bounds, and that openness extends to her willingness to embrace a new look, time and again. “I love changing my hairstyle. It’s a reflection of my career and how much it’s changed over the years, so the least I can do is prioritise keeping it healthy.” Her advice for all women considering a hair makeover? “Go for it! Whether it’s a fresh blow-dry or a dramatic colour change, be brave and take the step.” MY (hair) STORY Q&A WITH…

LOVE YOUR LAWN Want to keep your grass in tip-top condition this summer? Follow our dos and don’ts… DO Raise the height of your mower blades by one setting as this will give you longer grass that outcompetes any weeds. Aerate your lawn with a corer or a simple garden fork to help de-compact the soil and allow oxygen down to the roots. It’s a good idea to fill the holes with a sandy soil mix, too. DON’T Wait for grass to get too long before you cut it as taking off a little, more often, will result in healthier grass with fewer dead patches. Forget to feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser in spring and again in summer. Constantly remove all your clippings as leaving some on the lawn will…

AMANDA SAYS Ziggy tells me she’s four – almost five now – and has been with Sheralee since she was a puppy. She’s mischievous, sweet and very sure of herself. She’s a very protective dog and loves her family. Ziggy says she barks a lot at the neighbours and I tell her it’s annoying them. She tells me she doesn’t bark all the time but they’re the ones who annoy her with their noise, so she tells them off. She laughs, then in a very cheeky way tells Sheralee, “I like the sound of my own voice.” I pull her up about the barking getting louder. She tells me it’s just the neighbours, but she also mentions there’s a housing development being built out the back, which makes her bark…

Without giving too much away, what can we expect? Explosions. Fireworks. Moral angst. As Pete tries his best to support Meredith through the birth of their baby, she in turn wants Lily there to be her support person, which Lily tries to juggle as she faces massive dilemmas in her career and love-life. And then there’s the cliffhanger… What did you love most about working on the show? Crew and cast. I know people say that a lot, but on this one it was genuinely a great set to work on, with great human beings. There’s usually someone everyone avoids. Hang on... maybe that was me? I won’t think about that too much. Did you all hang out together? Yeah, we did! I love working down in Melbourne since I’m…

Comedy fans rejoice! For the first time in nearly 20 years, US comic legend and TV star Jerry Seinfeld will tour Australia in 2017. Fans will have the chance to see the sneaker-wearing comedian made famous by his hit TV show Seinfeld as he tours five Australian cities. “Australia may be far in miles but I feel very close to the people because of our mutual comedy connection. I couldn’t be more excited about seeing everyone there again,” revealed Jerry, 62, whose web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffees has also been a success. The original master of observational comedy spoke to Nova FM’s Fitzy and Wippa and revealed his three children know very little about his hit show. His son even questioned him naming the show after the family…

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‘It looks as though Harry really is Meghan’s Prince Charming’ She’s no stranger to red carpet appearances and posing in front of the cameras, but not even her celeb pedigree could prepare US actress Meghan Markle for the onslaught of attention that has engulfed her, ever since it was revealed she’s dating handsome royal Prince Harry. Until the pair met, the charming redhead had been single for two years, since he split from former girlfriend Cressida Bonas in 2014. And needless to say, excitement was at an all-time high when the world learnt the prince has found the girl of his dreams and the woman who could soon become his bride. Taking things slow Harry and 35-year-old Suits star Meghan have reportedly been dating since May, when they met while…

‘We’ve become good friends and yes we text and FaceTime each other’ With their divorce becoming increasingly bitter, it can now be revealed the popular Today co-host has been leading a secret life his wife Cass knew nothing about – until she found his phone and discovered a stack of messages from one young woman. “He’s been FaceTiming and texting this woman for weeks – multiple times each week,” reveals one family friend. “Cass only found out about it after he had walked out, but then there was a lot she didn’t know about Karl.” The 27-year-old brunette from Melbourne at the centre of the latest Karl divorce shock cannot be named for legal reasons, but she is thought to have struck up a “close connection” with Karl after a…

‘After each shift I was allowed to take home the leftover pizza…’ When Danielle Workman went back to her job as a medical receptionist after maternity leave, she reached for her size-22 shirt one morning, ready to hit the office. She pulled it over her head, looked in the mirror and burst into tears: the shirt was too tight! Danielle, 35, from Alice Springs, says she always saw herself as the bigger girl. She’d struggled with her weight from a young age, and after she took a job at a pizza place in her late teens, things took a turn for the worse. “Each shift, I was allowed to take home the leftover pizza. They’d usually give me a lot, so I’d eat that for dinner most nights and then…

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Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Feeling feisty? Full moons stir things up, so if an underlying issue’s been festering, have it out and move on. If emotional outpourings aren’t your style, do something active or passionate this weekend to release that tension. A party or unusual outing sets the scene for romantic fireworks. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Been pushing yourself too hard? Ease off or your health could pay the price. Schedule in some R&R or simply potter at home, and by next week you’ll be full of beans. As a desire to express yourself grows, writing a journal or blog may be fulfilling. If you’ve dreamed of penning a book, just do it! Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Your inner light is shining through. Singles…

‘George Clooney, Matt Damon, Ed Norton, huge celebs have been calling’ Stepping out on the red carpet for the first time since his split from Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt looked like the Hollywood hunk of his younger years. Contrary to earlier reports he’d cancelled all publicity for his new film Allied, Brad was back and better than ever at the premiere of the WWII drama, alongside his co-star Marion Cotillard. Looking healthy and happy, the 52-year-old star was the talk of Tinseltown as he was swarmed by adoring fans, his triumphant return to the public eye coming just hours after it was revealed he’d been cleared of all child abuse allegations levelled at him by estranged wife Angelina. “It’s really sweet, everyone has been really kind out here,” he told…

1 She appeared on Deal or No Deal Meghan made her debut on the hit game show in 2006. She starred as a briefcase holder for a little over a year. Other than on one occasion, she held case number 24. 2 She’s a youth counsellor Like Prince Harry, Meghan is a natural with young people. As well as travelling to the poorest parts of the world to help children and teenagers in need, Meghan is a counsellor for the youth charity One Young World. 3 Yoga is her favourite form of exercise Meghan can attribute her incredible figure to regular yoga sessions – and her mother was a yoga instructor. “I started doing mummy-and-me yoga with her when I was seven.” 4 She…

His wife Nicole Kidman has frequently been the subject of plastic surgery rumours – but it was Keith Urban’s bizarre new look that had everyone talking when the pair stepped out in Nashville earlier this month. The 49-year-old was looking remarkably wrinkle-free at the Country Music Awards. “Keith’s face was so plastic, he looked like he’d stepped straight out of a wax museum,” an insider at the event in Nashville tells Woman’s Day. “When you look at old photos of him from 20 years ago, it’s pretty obvious he’s had a lot of work done.” Dr Alia Nasser of Verve Cosmetic Clinic in Sydney confirms, “It looks like he’s had Botox in the frown lines, forehead and crow’s-feet. Also filler in his cheeks.” Sources close to the couple – who…

‘He’s down-to-earth and calls it as he sees it. That’s my kind of man’ Glamorous Aussie TV icon Barbie Rogers still can’t believe she met the love of her life Neville Freney at a singles night. It may sound like an obvious place, but she wasn’t at all keen. “And to think I nearly didn’t go!” exclaims the vibrant 74-year-old grandmother and two-time TV Week Logie winner. “I remember the night we met vividly. It was 1988, my first marriage had hit the rocks three years earlier and I’d stupidly thought singles nights weren’t for me. Nev was there with five of his mates, and he asked me to dance. “What struck me was the beautiful way he spoke about his mother. He had me from that moment, which was…

FRIED RICE WITH CHINESE SAUSAGES & PRAWNS SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS + CHILLING COOK 25 MINS PER SERVE 2140kJ COST •  1½ cups white long-grain rice, rinsed• 2 tbsp shao hsing• 2 tsp sesame oil• 2 eggs, lightly beaten• 1 tbsp peanut oil• 4 Chinese sausages, thinly sliced• 4 shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced• 1 red capsicum, seeded, finely chopped•  4 green onions, finely sliced• 1 garlic clove, crushed• 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped• 1 cup frozen peas• 100g cooked small prawns, peeled• 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook rice following packet instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Spread over a large tray. Chill, covered in plastic wrap, 2 hours or overnight to dry out. Drizzle shao hsing over. 2 In a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tsp…

Super  SPRING SALAD Make spring vegetables the star with this tasty dish Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and season generously with salt. Blanch 200g broad beans for 1 minute, then refresh in iced water. Drain and peel the broad beans. Blanch 200g trimmed snow peas and 200g trimmed snap peas for 30 seconds, then refresh in iced water and drain well. Combine all the blanched veg in a bowl. Thinly slice 4 cleaned radishes, a medium bulb of fennel and 1 medium zucchini using a mandolin or sharp knife. Add them to the bowl of vegetables, along with 2 tbsp diced preserved lemon, ½ bunch picked mint, ½ bunch picked dill and ½ cup roasted and crushed almonds. Dress the salad with 2 tbsp chardonnay…

OLD RULE YOU NEED A SHOT-GLASS WORTH OF SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR BODY NEW RULE ALWAYS APPLY A DOUBLE LAYER The old school of thought was that a shot-glass full of sunscreen would be enough to protect your whole body. But we often miss patches and forget areas like the backs of our hands and neck, so applying a double layer is vital. The second coat ensures a more even application and gives you the chance to touch up any missed spots. OLD RULE YOU ONLY NEED TO WORRY ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE DURING THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY NEW RULE EARLY MORNING S & EVENINGS CAN BE DAMAGING TOO Skin cancer is caused by UV radiation, which we can’t see or feel. While UV rays are usually at their peak…

movie FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM Flying wands, magic suitcases, mythical beasts and talking platypuses! This wondrous Harry Potter spin-off from JK Rowling is lined up to become an instant classic. It’s 1926 New York, and Hogwarts alumnus Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has paused in the city after a global excursion to find and document an array of magical creatures. But danger is everywhere, and when some of his fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for the wizarding community. In cinemas November 18. dvd OUTLANDER SEASON 2 With the third series already in the works, it’s the perfect time to schedule a binge-watch of season two of this highly addictive time-travelling saga. The action kicks off in 18th-century France, when Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) are…

At 14, Olivia Deeble has left everything she knows behind to chase her acting dream. Following in the footsteps of her famous grandad Reg Gorman, who starred in The Sullivans and many other TV shows, and mum, former Neighbours star Kate Gorman, Olivia has joined the Home and Away cast as student Raffy Morrison, James Stewart’s younger sister. “Growing up in a family of actors and filmmakers, I always knew I wanted to be part of it,” says the young actress, who got her break on ABC’s Little Lunch in 2015. “My whole family have been incredibly supportive; they all followed their dreams so it never occurred to me that I would do otherwise.” But it’s grandad Reg and his actress wife Judith Roberts who have really helped Olivia’s dream…

Hearts across the nation broke when season four Bachelor Richie Strahan picked single mum Alex Nation over fellow WA resident Nikki Gogan. But if industry insiders are to be believed, it won’t be long before Nikki gets a second chance at love, with a top producer all but confirming the reality TV star will be the next Bachelorette. “I go back to my notes from casting The Bachelorette and what we were looking for, and Nikki’s got all the things we like,” says executive producer Hilary Innes. But Nikki is staying mum on whether she’s signed on for the next season of the dating show. “I feel like I’m not really in the right head or heart space to be able to truly answer that question,” says the 28-year-old. THE…

SERENA WILLIAMS Serena serves up a goal! Tennis ace Serena showed off her fit physique and athleticism with a game of beach soccer on holiday in the Bahamas last week. The sports champion, 35, celebrated her goal by leaping into the unsuspecting arms of a male friend. HUGH JACKMAN & ZAC EFRON Is Jackron a thing now? They’re filming The Greatest Showman, but it looks like being co-stars isn’t enough for Hugh, 48, and Zac, 29! The “bezzy” mates have been enjoying a bromance everywhere from NFL matches to Broadway shows! ANDIE MACDOWELL & HUGH GRANT Four Weddings flashb ack! They played star-crossed lovers in 1994’s Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Hugh, now 56, and Andie, 58, were still good friends at an awards night last week. “I’m just…