Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2022 i Woman's Day

When Aussie legend John Cornell passed away in 2021, the tributes came in thick and fast. He was rightfully remembered as a leading light in journalism, television, sport and film. Now almost a year on, we also remember John – or “Strop” – as a dedicated father and adoring husband to wife Delvene Delaney (p10), who covers this week’s fabulous issue. It’s a relationship that reminds me so much of my parents, Phil and Sylvia, in that it’s completely “true blue” and filled with love and so many laughs! Family is everything. Woman’s Day found that out on p36, when we chatted to proud Pertame, Southern Arrernte woman and Aboriginal elder Christobel Swan, who is working to keep her native language alive for future generations.…

While the Queen remains determined to stay on the throne until her final breath, even the beloved monarch is starting to accept that it’s time for her next in line to step up. Woman’s Day understands the palace is in “the late stages” of drawing up a regency for Prince Charles – meaning he will rule in the unfortunate event the Queen is no longer able. The news comes after Her Majesty, 96, failed to appear at the Royal Ascot races for the first time since her 1953 coronation due to her mobility issues. Charles, 73, is “ready to formalise the role he has essentially been doing since last year”, says a source. “He knows he won’t reign for long, but he is already in charge of the day to…

In a night full of surprises, two of television’s most loved presenters managed to outshine all the stars at the 2022 TV WEEK Logie Awards. The crowd was left howling when Ten’s Chrissie Swan and Nine’s Karl Stefanovic took the stage to present the Logie for Most Popular Lifestyle Program. “Now I came to rehearsals, so I get to do the announcement,” Chrissie, 48, sledged Karl in a cheeky nod to him not showing up to the run-through. “I was in [Gold Coast nightclub] Cocktails & Dreams, living my best life,” the Today presenter, 47, quipped about his raucous outing at the infamous Surfers Paradise nightclub with wife Jasmine. After the joke garnered huge laughs from the audience, Chrissie leaned in to give Karl a friendly kiss on the cheek,…

Lisa Marie Presley is telling anyone who’ll listen that Elvis star Austin Butler makes her smile just like her dad once did. Last week, the 54-year-old posted a shot of herself and Austin, 30, on social media, captioning the photo, “I do believe that this may be my first smile in two years.” Sources insist Austin is all Lisa talks about now, and some people are wondering if she’s becoming a little obsessed with him because of losing her dad when she was just nine. “She has struggled with that loss her entire life, and since Austin’s done such a realistic job of portraying Elvis, it’s almost like Lisa is getting to know her dad again,” says an insider. Insiders say Austin doesn’t mind. “He is being a real gentleman…

Di met Penny Cook at NIDA in the late 1970s, and they remained good friends until her “marvellous” Penny’s sad death from cancer on Boxing Day 2018. “Yes, I was shocked,” Di says of finding out her best mate was unwell. “I remember I spoke at her 60th birthday party and it’s like this titanium thread, that shared experience really locks you in for life, even if you don’t see people very often. Penny was someone who I never lost sight of. “Life’s not fair, is it? That wasn’t part of the plan.”…

The celebrity cook who has been such a big presence on our televisions and in our kitchens for the past 35 years laughs out loud when asked if her culinary skills or fame played any role in how she met the great love of her life, John Caldon. “John had absolutely no interest in cooking, and he didn’t have a clue who I was,” laughs Lyndey Milan, 68, who met John, a banker, when he was reluctantly dragged to a cooking class she was hosting at the Sydney Seafood School in 2007. “He had absolutely no intention of going. I was doing Spanish seafood and wine. It was a three-hour class at the fish markets. He was clearly out of his comfort zone. He was absolutely disgusted when his friend…

For some people, winter is a time to enjoy, with crisp outdoor walks and cosy nights in front of the heater. However, for others it can start a noticeable mood shift known as the winter blues, or in more serious cases, seasonal affective disorder. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. “It’s quite common for people to feel a bit lower in mood in winter,” says Mary Spillane, a clinical psychologist and mental health expert for the Headspace app. WHY DOES IT HAPPEN? The exact reason for the winter blues isn’t known, but some scientists believe that the shorter and darker days can bring on a change in mood for some people. “There’s a theory that the seasonal change and the changes in lights actually interrupt our body clock,”…

ONE-PAN FAJITA PORK & RICE SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 600g pork sizzle steaks, thinly sliced • 40g sachet fajita spice mix • ¹/ ³ cup olive oil • 1 chorizo, thinly sliced • 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced • 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges • 200g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved • 450g microwave brown rice • ½ cup frozen peas • 1 cup chopped coriander with stems, extra sprigs to serve • 1 lime, juiced • Mexican salsa and sour cream, to serve 1 Combine pork, seasoning and half the oil in a bowl. Heat a large, deep non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook pork, in batches, until lightly golden. Remove from pan. Add chorizo to same hot pan. Cook,…

HER BIGGEST FAN! PARIS HILTON Forget “That’s hot!” – the former reality star kept things cool with her own personal fan while partying at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes. Don’t know about you but we’re totally stealing this idea for next summer. Mini fans for all! Minions take London! STEVE CARELL The lovable yellow creatures and Steve paused for a photo while promoting their new film Minions: The Rise Of Gru in London. Bring your kids to work day! MIGUEL MAESTRE, REBECCA MADDERN, FIFI BOX & BARRY DU BOIS Future stars in the making, these little ones are ready to follow in their famous parents’ footsteps in the kitchen, radio and on TV! MILLSY TURNS 40! ROB MILLS The glasses and cheeky grin remain the same but the star…

Fine & sandy You’d never know it was winter! Neighbours star Jacinta Stapleton was beaming after a dip on the sunny Gold Coast. Shaking things up Anyone for drinks! Matt J jumped behind the bar to launch The Star’s Gold Coast’s Silver Screen Sparkler cocktail in honour of the TV WEEK Logies. Wills is tee-sing us! The England women’s football team scored a big smile from Prince William after presenting the royal with personalised T-shirts for his kids. Check me out! Kristen Bell kept things colourful as she visited the Good Morning America show in New York to promote her new kids’ book, The World Needs More Purple Schools. Making a racquet Tennis ace Serena Williams looked fierce during a training session in Eastbourne, UK, after announcing she will be…

FERGIE & ANDREW: BANISHED FOR GOOD! Sarah, Duchess of York, 62, defended her ex-husband last week as a “good and kind man” – but Charles couldn’t care less, according to insiders. “Charles can’t wait to see the back of both of them – they’ve been a thorn in his side,” says a source, who says he plans to give them a modest home in rural Scotland and an allowance “if that’s what it takes to keep them both out of his hair”. BEATRICE & EUGENIE: GETTING THE CHOP! While their granny has always taken care to unofficially include them in royal life, sources say princesses Beatrice, 33, and Eugenie, 32, can expect to all but be banished from royal duties once she is gone. “There’s a reason Beatrice…

After a decade together, Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and partner Peter Krause have called it quits. According to a source, the actors – who co-starred on TV drama Parenthood together from 2010 to 2015 – “quietly ended their relationship last year.” Lauren, 55, hinted that the pair – who never married – had been living separate lives in recent times. “We were separated for almost five months, which had never happened before,” she said of filming Disney+ series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers in Vancouver, Canada, during the pandemic and admitting her “re-entry” into their home was “difficult.”…

Nearly 40 years since it first hit the charts, Kate Bush’s 1985 song Running Up That Hill is set to make the British singer songwriter $1.7 million, thanks to the track’s resurgence after featuring on Netflix show Stranger Things. “We’ve all been astounded to watch the track explode!” admits Kate, now 63. “Running Up That Hill has just gone to No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 1 in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland and Sweden. How utterly brilliant.”…

Orlando’s ex-wife Miranda Kerr certainly won’t be objecting to the happy pair saying “I do”. The Aussie supermodel says she “adores” Katy and has gushed about the friendly co-parenting relationship she has in place with the couple, who share custody of Miranda and Orlando’s 11-year-old son Flynn. The 39-year-old star, who has since welcomed two more sons with her second husband, Evan Spiegel, 32, says the pair have been “very amicable from the beginning” and it’s “incredible” that she and her Pirates Of The Caribbean star ex “have been able to find other partners who work really well with us”. “Evan and Orlando really get along just as well as Katy and I, so it’s such a blessing, and it doesn’t need to be any other way,” she shares of…

After serving 13 years of a 23-year sentence for murdering her partner Bob Chappell on his Hobart yacht, Susan Neill-Fraser could be a free woman within months. Neill-Fraser, one of Australia’s most controversial convicted criminals – followers of her case are divided over whether she’s a cold-blooded killer or an innocent woman wrongly jailed – is due to be considered for parole later this year. “I can’t wait for Mum to be free again, to be part of our lives – my two kids weren’t even alive when she went to jail,” says devoted daughter Sarah Bowles, 38. “My sister Emma and I miss her so much.” But despite hoping her mother will get parole, Sarah fears freedom is of little appeal “until her name is cleared”. MANY SUPPORTERS Now…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 If an urge to update your look has taken hold, blame the stars. Dress to impress might become your new motto, both at work and on the romantic front. While you’re in overhaul mode, why not link up with friends or colleagues for a winter fitness kick? STAR TIP Shared pursuits should bring out your best this month, so get involved! MARGOT ROBBIE The star, who turns 32 on July 2, loves to celebrate her birthday. She had a Love Island themed one last year! Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Showing one’s vulnerable side is not always easy for Lionesses, but friends should prove wonderfully supportive (particularly if you’ve hit a rocky relationship patch). If you need to let off steam,…

While colds and flu can feel like an inevitable part of winter, there are steps you can take to decrease your chances of getting sick. Dr Priya Chagan, general manager of health services at TAL, says there are some simple lifestyle adjustments we can make to stay fighting fit. KEEP YOUR STEPS UP It’s long been known that regular, moderate-intensity exercise benefits not only your immune system, but helps with your overall health and wellbeing. It’s all about balance – this includes eating plenty of fruit, vegies and healthy fats like those found in oily fish. Drinking plenty of water and reducing alcohol is also important. MAKE TIME FOR YOU Ensure you find ways that work for you to combat stress. This could be meditation, listening to music, taking a…

When it comes to beauty secrets, the ability of blush to transform complexions is finally out of the makeup bag. But too often we forget to apply the tried and tested cheek colour. How many of us neglect to buff some blush into our complexions? Too many, says internationally renowned makeup artist Michael Ashton. “I am a huge fan of blush,” says Michael. “It can instantly lift any makeup look.” Given that he’s not only Adele’s personal makeup and hair stylist, but a Marc Jacobs Beauty global artistry ambassador as well, we’re prepared to agree with him. Below, Ashton’s tips for getting blush right. What’s the trick to getting blush right? When I was born in the ’80s, blush was very obvious and it tended to be right on the…

Tell us about the setting of your book… A Remarkable Woman is very much an Australian story. It is set in Melbourne during the booming fashion era of the 1950s, as well as a fictitious cattle and sheep property located in the affluent Darling Downs region. The main character, Avril Montdidier, has come from Europe to start a new life, like many, many others did following the Second World War. How is fashion included in the story? Historically, the 1950s was a turning point for Australia and the beginning of many social changes such as European fashion, cuisine and cultural practices. Avril arrives in Melbourne with a unique set of skills having worked as a seamstress in Paris for newly established couture salon of Christian Dior. But she also brings…

It’s a love story for the ages – one that continues to inspire even after Delvene Delaney’s heartbreaking loss of the brilliant, funny and brave John Cornell, who she spent the best part of a joyful half century loving and tirelessly supporting. “Dele is doing alright. She misses John dreadfully, but she really is doing OK,” reveals one family friend to Woman’s Day, who describes Delvene as “strong and resilient”. Thankfully, the mate notes the TV star has been showered in love from her daughters, grandchildren and close friends. John’s death on July 23 last year, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, came as “almost a blessing” for his close mate and showbiz partner Paul Hogan, but left a gaping hole in devastated Delvene’s heart. ‘BRAVEST MAN’ She devoted…

A new interview with the Duchess of Cornwall lays bare just how determined Camilla is to be the perfect queen consort when her husband takes the throne. The soon-to-be 75-year-old tells British Vogue she’ll carry on with the same work she’s doing now, including supporting victims of domestic violence. She also proved matter-of-fact when asked about the public backlash against her from when she was found to be having an affair with Charles while he was still married to Princess Diana. “It’s not easy,” she says, candidly. “I was scrutinised for such a long time and you just have to find a way to live with it. Nobody likes to be looked at all the time… but I think in the end, I sort of rise above it and get…

He’s already an actor and an activist, but it seems Leonardo DiCaprio can add property magnate and landlord to his CV. According to anonymous tipsters writing to Instagram gossip site DeuxMoi, “Literally tens of thousands of people across LA don’t know it, but Leo is their landlord.” Adds their source, “Leo owns apartment buildings all over LA. Buildings are operated by a random company.” If the rumours are true, Leo, 47, adds his rental properties to an already stellar portfolio across the US. “People think Leo’s properties are worth something north of $100 million, but the reality is it’s probably triple that,” says an insider.…

You might have recently spotted actress Di Smith with her famous red curls bouncing and a huge grin on her face as she plunges into a pool as part of a new Bupa television commercial. While Di is busy making a splash, Woman’s Day can reveal off camera the 64-year-old former star of A Country Practice and The Great Outdoors is also living her best life! Recently the soap favourite has been busy producing a smash hit play all about women. “I’ve had such a wonderful year so far,” shares Di, who has just filmed a guest role in comedian Celeste Barber’s much-anticipated new eight-part Netflix comedy drama series Wellmania. “I’m one of her biggest fans. I listened to her reading her book, Challenge Accepted, a few years ago and…

Boisterous brothers Jude and Leo Hawes have come a long way since they entered the world, born at just 29 weeks. First-time parents Tegan, 32, and Daniel, 34, were left reeling when Tegan’s waters broke early in December 2019. Airlifted from their home in Launceston to hospital in Hobart, the twins, now happy and healthy two-year-olds, were delivered and whisked away into the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to be cared for and monitored. Leo weighed just 1740g and Jude 1607g. A gift from Octopus for a Preemie was a light in the dark. “The boys were given their octopuses the moment they arrived in the NICU. I felt empty leaving them every day but knowing I had these small octopus toys with them and would know what their mum smelled…

Loved & adored AMANDA SAYS Maddy tells me she has been missing since December last year. Sadly I see her passed over as she comes through with Carol’s dad and mum. Maddy tells me she went missing because she knew she was very unwell and had lost a lot of weight. Maddy adored her human brother and sister, and tells Carol she loved her life. Maddy was very strong-willed and determined that she was not going to put herself through medical procedures of any kind. CAROL SAYS I was very grateful for the opportunity to have a reading with Amanda and was pleasantly surprised with how much she picked up on our family! I reached out to Amanda after Maddy disappeared on Boxing Day last year in hope of finding…

For many of us, our 50s is a time when we start thinking about making a plan for our financial future. That said, putting cash aside has become increasingly challenging as the cost of living keeps rising. However, the good news is that there are still plenty of strategies to help ensure you can get financially ahead. This could include paying off your mortgage debt, creating super strategies or refining your insurance if your kids have flown the nest. “It’s time to start getting a financial plan specific to your situation,” says licensed financial adviser Helen Baker. Here are a few tips to get you started. GET YOUR SUPER IN ORDER Learn how to get the most out of your retirement nest egg. “You don’t have to be 65 or…

Richard Gere has just said goodbye to his longtime upstate New York home. Located in scenic Pound Ridge, just an hour away from New York City, the Pretty Woman star first bought the sprawling estate in 1986 and reportedly sold it for a whopping $40 million. The picturesque property is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills for ultimate privacy. The main residence comprises of eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, and includes a gourmet kitchen, a quaint breakfast nook, lush living areas and a vibrant sunroom complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors. Encompassing the perfect balance of extravagance and cosiness, the colonial style compound includes a luxurious library, study and fireplace. There are plenty of outdoor amenities to keep the 72-year-old actor busy with such features as a “hidden” soccer…

SLOW-ROASTED PORK ROLLS MAKES 4 PREP 30 MINS COOK 3 HOURS 15 MINS • 750g piece pork shoulder with skin • ¼ cup white-wine vinegar • ¼ cup brown sugar • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce • buttered soft bread rolls, to serve COLESLAW • 1½ cups white cabbage, shredded • 1 red apple, finely sliced • ½ red onion, finely sliced • 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a small roasting pan with baking paper. Remove pork skin, score and season with salt. Set aside. 2 In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard and spice. Brush over pork to coat well. Place in pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake 3 hours until very tender.…

THE LITTLE WARTIME LIBRARY by Kate Thompson I read a lot of historical fiction novels and this one gives a fascinating insight into how the people of east London, in particular Bethnel Green, survived the Blitz and the “doodlebugs” (V-1 flying bombs). The author has done a tremendous amount of research to base this book on an actual library that was set up in the underground. She has provided great detail of how she gathered this information and reference books and articles. The start of each chapter had quotes by various library personnel and were very insightful into what role libraries have played and continue to play in their communities. The characters were fascinating and covered the fears of people living through this time in London, domestic violence, women’s advice,…

Agatha Raisin FRIDAY, 8PM, ABC TV’s most stylish detective is back for more small-town investigations, beginning with this week’s case that takes place in the lead-up to Christmas. Agatha (Ashley Jensen) accepts a job protecting a woman fearful of the ghosts of her Christmases past – and it turns out she had good reason to be scared, winding up being murdered. Can Agatha and her team find the culprit among the locals? Westworld MONDAY, 8.30PM, FOXTEL FOX SHOWCASE It doesn’t have anywhere near the buzz it once did thanks to two-year breaks between seasons killing the show’s momentum. But if you’ve been intrigued by the dark sci-fi story that has unfolded in and outside the robot-staffed theme parks up until now, this fourth season promises more of the same. A…