Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 34, 2022 i Woman's Day

They say the definition of an icon is someone who leaves their mark in history. And Olivia Newton-John has done that and so much more. The sad news of her passing has only been eased by the incredible memories shared by her friends and family from around the globe. For me, she was the beautiful girl from Grease who got me strutting around my living room singing You're The One That I Want, while for former Editor-at-Large Phil Koch, who had the privilege of interviewing her multiple times, she was “all class” and “better than you could imagine.” A beloved Woman's Day cover girl for decades, we hope our 16-page dedication does justice to Olivia's incredible legacy. Rest in peace.…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS on the mend Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis has sparked concerns for her health after she rushed home early from her European trip and has been absent from social media for more than a month. The 34-year-old, who became a breakout star on the 2019 series of MAFS when she doused Cyrell Paule with red wine, first sparked health fears after she took to Instagram to announce she was bedridden and had flown back to Melbourne alongside her fiance Michael Brunelli, months before they were due to return. Martha hasn't returned online since, leaving it up to Michael, 31, to provide regular updates to her concerned followers, saying she's been suffering from a mystery “viral infection” but is “on the mend” However, Michael's…

Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Vivienne has gone rogue on social media by revealing what it was really like being raised by the Hollywood actress. The 19-year-old, who is the youngest of the actress' four children with ex-wife Kelli Carpenter, laid bare her dysfunctional upbringing to her millions of followers on social media platform TikTok, revealing her mother wasn't the most communicative. “At my birthday parties, this beautiful woman would always come, and I was like, ‘Yeah, there's Mo,’” the teen explained. “I never had any idea who the f**k she was. Then I find out it was Madonna all these years. It was the same with Oprah [Winfrey],” she added. “I love all these comments about how Rosie kept my life ‘normal’. No offense Mom – that never happened. She just…

Some are criticising the reality show for once again focusing on the bust-ups rather than the build. “Wow, no time spent watching them complete their rooms? Must be shortening that to spend time on the drama,” tweeted one viewer. But Rachel assures Woman's Day it isn't true this time around. “I don't think any season of The Block will have more drama than the cheating scandal [Last year]… and I think Australia is happy with that,” she says. “What we have is five absolutely hilarious couples who give absolutely everything to their renovation and create the most incredible houses The Block has ever seen! Do we always get along? No. Do we always come back together and have a good time, absolutely!” Sarah-Jane, 30, agrees that it's more hard slog…

1 Set your oven to 220°C. 2 Measure out 5 cups of self-raising flour, then sift three times. 3 Add a pinch of salt as you sift the flour. 4 Fold in 300ml of cold cream. 5 Add 300ml of lemonade. 6 Keep folding the mixture together until the flour is all mixed in. 7 Put onto a floured board, cut into desired sizes and brush with milk. 8 Pop them into the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown, turning the tray once during cooking. 9 Enjoy with butter, jam, cream or whatever you like! MURIEL'S TOP TIP You don't have to have a bone-handled knife but don't ever stir them with a spoon, and don't over-handle the mixture.…

JUMBO TRIVIA Test your wits against our quizmaster and use the ratings at the right to judge how well you've fared. 1 The band Daft Punk is from which country? 2 What is the art of stuffing animals? 3 How many times did Boris Becker win the Australian Open? 4 What is fattoush? 5 Buenos Aires is on the bank of which river? 6 Who was the main pioneer of the assembly line technique of mass production? 7 What is the name of Peppa Pig's little brother? 8 What is the name of the period of fasting in the Islamic calendar? 9 Author Hugh Lofting created which enduring fictional character? 10 Princeton University is in which US state? 11 Who is the father of pop singer Grimes’ two children? 12…

Naturopath Karina francois says a cough is the body's way of trying to eliminate infection. Here are her suggestions for easing the irritation with some common ingredients. MANUKA HONEY It's expensive but worth it because it has antiviral and antibacterial properties, and is very soothing. GARLIC Grate raw garlic onto a salad or into a soup. It's an antiinflammatory and antibacterial, so aim for one to two cloves a day to help ward off coughs. SALT WATER Mix salt and water for a gargle that works like an expectorant – the salt attaches to the mucus and helps you to cough it out with less irritation. THYME & LICORICE ROOT These are natural decongestants to brew as tea for helping to clear and soothe a cough. Gently steep the herb…

Pets TIRE YOUR PETS OUT Before guests arrive at your home, be sure to walk your dog or play with your cat. Like people, pets will be more relaxed after exercise and likely to sit on their bed and have a nap. CORDON OFF AN AREA Often the scariest part for a visitor is to have dogs jumping up and barking when they arrive. If you know a guest isn't used to pets, consider cordoning off an area away from the front door using baby gates. That way your pet can see what is going on but is corralled and will calm down, and likely sleep, once the visitor has settled in. WHEN THEY'RE ALLERGIC Dust and vacuum thoroughly before the allergic person arrives, and wash all your pet's bedding.…

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GLUTEN-FREE CARAMEL SLICE SERVES 12 PREP 15 MINS + SETTING COOK 30 MINS • 1 cup gluten-free plain flour • ½ cup brown sugar• ½ cup desiccated coconut • 125g butter, melted, plus 25g extra • 180g block dark chocolate, finely chopped CARAMEL • 395g can sweetened condensed milk • 100g butter, chopped • ⅓ cup golden syrup • ⅓ cup caster sugar 1 Grease and Line a 20 × 30cm slice pan with baking paper. 2 In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut and melted butter. Press firmly into base of pan. Bake 15 mins until lightly browned. Remove from oven. 3 CARAMEL Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine condensed milk, butter, syrup and sugar on low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Pour over base and bake for…

Book Corner Our Books Editor Wade Sellers gives us his fave picks for the week! Exclusive interview! Stay Awake is one of the most gripping stories we've read this year! Tell us what inspired this book… I wanted to challenge myself writing a story from the perspective of a character with amnesia, which by its nature would be difficult to do since the character doesn't remember anything! Stay Awake has noir influences, plenty of suspense and a New York setting. The film Memento was a big influence. I wanted Stay Awake to capture on the written page the confusion and disorientation that I experienced watching Memento. It turned out to be more challenging than I could ever anticipate. You wrote this book during Melbourne's lockdowns – how did you ensure…

Behind the scenes Your entertainment backstage pass! Exclvsive interview! For more than four decades, accomplished actress Genevieve Lemon has been a regular presence on Aussie screens. From soaps to big-screen blockbusters and theatrical productions – she's done it all. Now 64, Sydney-born Genevieve spills all about her latest film, Here Out West, her friendship with Kate Winslet and talks about some of her favourite roles so far. What interested you about Here Out West? The sound of the project was so fascinating. I think they've hit exactly the right tone and made something that is very, very Australian. It's quite a novel project with its linked storylines, isn't it? It's so clever. Actors are always very focused on their own roles, so when I heard it was about a working-class…

‘You are an angel on earth’ Australia and indeed the world mourned last week, when Olivia Newton-John – arguably our most beloved global star – passed away after 30 years of living with breast cancer. Diagnosed in 1992, Olivia died at the age of 73 at her spectacular range in Southern California, with husband John Easterling and daughter Chloe Lattanzi by her side. After 20 years in remission, the cancer struck again – returning in 2013 and discovered after she hurt her shoulder in a car crash. Following a brief respite, in 2017 it had metastasised in her lower back, for a time robbing the Hopelessly Devoted singer of the ability to walk. At first, the actress and songstress admitted she thought it was sciatica and would “grit my teeth,…

After singing around Melbourne as a teenager, Olivia's career first seriously took off in the UK, where she signed a recording contract with Decca Records. In 1971, after songwriter Bruce Welch came into Olivia's life, the breakdown of their personal relationship (they were engaged briefly) translated into her first – of many – hit singles, If Not For You. Banks Of The Ohio – a song Olivia had sung when she was performing around Melbourne – became her next hit. After placing fourth for the UK in 1974's Eurovision Song Contest, losing out to Abba, Olivia looked to the US. MAKING IT STATESIDE In 1974, Let Me Be There became a huge hit there – in both the pop and country charts and established Olivia as a worldwide star. After…

Getting a leg-up! After serving as a panellist on The View for almost a decade, Sherri Shepherd has launched (literally) herself into her own daytime talk show, Sherri. Picnic perfect! Still feeling that marital bliss, The Voice alum Jessica Mauboy and husband Themeli Magripilis kicked back and enjoyed a picnic day at the park. Rough & Tindalls! Mike Tindall took his brood –Mia, eight, Lena, four, and Lucas, 16 months – for a day of fun at Princess Anne's Festival of British Eventing. Twin set Is it just us or do Beatrice and Eugenie look more like twins than sisters in this picture?! The pair celebrated Bea's 34th birthday in London. Father safari! Serving as a tour guide for the day, Bindi Irwin's husband Chandler Powell took their daughter Grace…

Hope after heartbreak! Chrissy Teigen has announced she and husband John Legend, 43, are expecting their fourth child following the loss of their third baby, son Jack, in September 2020. “The last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again,” says the 36-year-old cookbook author and model, who admits the couple's past tragedy makes her “nervous” but she's still “feeling hopeful and amazing” about the new addition, who will join siblings Luna, six, and Miles, four. “Beautiful news,” gushed celebrity pal Kate Hudson.…

These days Hugh Laurie and wife Jo Green are stronger than ever – but it wasn't always that way. Sources reveal he recently told friends he's lucky not to be divorced from his wife, who almost walked out on the actor with their three kids at the peak of his popularity on drama House. Spending nine months a year on different continents, Hugh, 63, admits led to a lot of difficulty that almost caused the pair to a split. “Jo definitely drew the short stick when he landed that job on House. She was left raising three kids on her own,” an insider says. “Jo and Hugh did counselling and he's been in therapy ever since,” says our source, who reveals as of right now, the couple are going fine.…

Lots of eagle-eyed viewers seemed to think there was no way they transported the homes with so much rubble inside, including a waterlogged, broken-down bathtub in one of the rooms. “House movers would not relocate a house with all that rubbish inside… Get real,” wrote one. And others agreed it's clear the show dresses the sets to make things look more worse for wear. “They've deliberately yucked up the houses,” tweeted one. “They wouLdn't have been transported like that.” But Nine sources insist the houses came as they are presented and there was no sneaky set dressing to amp up the drama.…

Last month, Karen and Anthony Maximiw from Gippsland, Victoria, climbed the Simpson Desert's highest sand dune to exchange vows in front of a crowd of 11,000 people. The couple had planned on getting married during the Big Red Bash music festival just outside Birdsville, Queensland, but it still felt spontaneous on the day. “He turned around and said, ‘You do it and I'll turn up.’ Typical male,” Karen told ABC News afterwards. The couple hiked up the 40-metre Big Red sand dune in Munga-Thirri National Park, with the bride in her white gown and their two tiny dogs in tow.…

Psychics KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q My darling brother passed suddenly. I miss him and my parents terribly. Is he OK and with them? Does he know that I love him dearly? If only there was a phone line to heaven. Linda MITCHELL SAYS Your lovely brother comes through from Spirit straight away. He is smiling and has his arms around your mum and dad. He tells me they are all together and doing well on the other side. They are all sending their love to everybody – but especially to you. They know how much you love and miss them. Your mum says that you think of them every day, and she wants you to know they can hear your thoughts. Your brother says to…

I'm OK, Mum AMANDA SAYS There were so many animals all rushing through to talk to Donna I could barely keep up. I saw four dogs passed over, one living and two living black cats that seemed to be staring at Donna while she was on the phone to me. Apparently, this happens all the time with these two. Boof mentions he was living at another house. One of Donna's sons was feeding him and he was so happy to end up with her. Boof tells me he was a big dog and he knows Donna was upset about his passing. Boof wants Donna to please stop feeling guilty about not knowing he was unwell – he loves her very much. He did not suffer and he just went to…

Menopause is a time when women need extra support, but when it comes to finding natural treatments, options can be limited. BodyCare Nutrition's Vitality supplement is formulated to be consumed with low carbohydrate or low-calorie meals, to assist women to develop healthier eating habits for sustained weight loss during this time. Along with being low-GI (for sustained energy throughout the day) it's also enriched with energy giving B-vitamins and folate, as well as precise levels of calcium and vitamin D, which have both been associated with lower osteoporosis risk. It's also enriched with energy-giving B-vitamins and folate. The shakes are available in vanilla, chocolate and coffee, or use the Smoothie Base to create your own flavours. Disclaimer: Follow the directions for use. Always read the label. Vitality Menopause Relief Shake…

CUT OUT & KEEP! 3 cost-saving recipes to collect every week TANDOORI TURKEY SALAD WITH YOGHURT DRESSING SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS + MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • ¼ cup tandoori paste • 200g natural yoghurt • 500g turkey steaks • 60g mixed salad leaves • 1 red capsicum, seeded, sliced • 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges • toasted roti, to serve YOGHURT DRESSING • 200g tub natural yoghurt • 1 small Lebanese cucumber, seeded, finely chopped • ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves, plus extra to serve 1 In a Large glass bowl, combine tandoori paste and yoghurt. Add turkey, turning to coat in marinade. Chill, covered, at least 1 hour to marinate. 2 In a bowl, combine…

THE LAST PARTY by Clare Mackintosh Rhys Lloyd's New Year's Eve parties at his lakeside holiday home are the hottest ticket in town, however when he's found floating dead in a nearby Lake the foLLowing morning, his guests are rocked to the core and everyone is a suspect! OUT NOW (Hachette, $32.99) THE TWIST OF A KNIFE by Anthony Horowitz When a playwright is bluntly accused of murdering a theatre critic who savagely tore apart his play, his fate is left in the hands of one man he thought he'd never have to face again. The fourth story from the Hawthorne & Horowitz series. OUT TUESDAY (Penguin Australia, $32.99) DARK ROOMS by Lynda La Plante A relaxing family holiday is thrown into chaos when secrets about a missing fortune come…

In Australian drama After The Verdict, four members of a jury that found a woman accused of murder “not guilty” try to get to the bottom of what really happened. Leading the amateur investigation is Clara, played by Michelle Lim Davidson, 34, who steps into the spotlight following supporting roles in The Newsreader and Top Of The Lake. For the former Play School presenter, taking on a lead role is a major step in her career. “It means so much to me because the environment hasn't always supported that,” the actress tells Woman's Day. ‘I'm too much of a good girl to start investigating a murder’ What appealed to you about After The Verdict? I was really drawn to the character. I just loved that she seemed so kind of…

Fits like a glove! KYLIE JENNER Need some fashion inspiration? Look no further than your kitchen sink! Kylie is showing us how it's done by popping this waterproof number on in London recently. Low rider! BROOKLYN BECKHAM Borrowing dad David's $500,000 McLaren supercar would always be a risky move but son Brooklyn got more than he bargained for while going on a coffee run in LA. Let's hope he can afford some physio! Pop-up gold THE GOLDEN GIRLS Fancy some of Sophia's lasagne? Book a table at this pop-up restaurant featuring the decor and foods from our Shady Pines favourites. Woody you believe it! WOODY HARRELSON Bearing a striking resemblance to the Zombieland star, nine-month-old Cora became an internet sensation after Woody tweeted he wished he had her hair! WITNESS…

Olivia's niece – singer and actress Tottie Goldsmith – said her aunt's death wasn't a shock. “We've known how sick she's been,” the 59-year-old explained, revealing she said her farewells to Olivia over FaceTime. “I said to her, ‘Are you afraid of dying?’ and she said, ‘Plonker, I'm not afraid. I've done more in my life that I could have ever imagined.’” Tottie also confirmed the family will accept the offer of a state funeral for the star. “I think Australia needs it – she's so loved,” she said.…

Olivia Newton-John 1948-2022 In July, Olivia Newton-John's beloved daughter Chloe moved from her longtime home in Portland to be by her ailing mum's side. Model and singer Chloe, 36, spoke of her excitement to be heading south to Santa Ynez, California, where Olivia and her husband John Easterling own a sprawling ranch. In the end, the motherdaughter duo would only live together for two weeks, with Chloe by her mum's side as she sadly passed on August 8. ‘You were always so generous…’ “You are my lighthouse, mama,” Chloe wrote the day after Olivia passed. “My safe space. My heart space. It has been my honor and continues to be my honor to be your baby and best friend. You are an angel on earth and everyone touched by you…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Cooking up a feud… Kyle Sandilands has made it clear he's no fan of My Kitchen Rules judge Nigella Lawson after he made a series of on-air rants. Nigella's MKR co-host Manu Feildel was caught in the crossfire when the shock jock called out 62-year-old Nigella for not appearing on The Kyle & Jackie O Show. Kyle asked Manu, 48, who was clearly uncomfortable being put on the spot. “I have no idea, that's news to me buddy! I will make sure she talks to you next time,” Manu said, trying to lighten the mood. But Kyle wasn't backing down. “How am I meant to support you when the woman beside you loathes the thought of me… when you find out someone doesn't like you,…

Some fans have slammed the show for cramming the houses too close together, rather than making the most of the space. “I'm surprised with all the acreage that the houses are so close,” said one viewer. “Maybe they didn't read the rural property brief? Lovely homes set well back from the roadside that you enter via a long tree-lined driveway,” wrote another. “10 acres and neighbours on my doorstep. No thanks. Bad planning,” added one fan. But an on-set spy tells Woman's Day the camera is deceiving, and each home is a 10-minute walk away from the others.…

• Now is soil time – prepare your soil! Get your compost and organic matter into the soil. The preparation you do now will make a big difference. If your soil is ready to go, then once that temperature warms up and you drop your seedlings out of your trays and containers and into the ground, it's got everything it needs. • Start to think about what you want to plant and start to grow up your seedlings Keep them in a nice warm spot – an igloo or make a little glasshouse. • Start a diary Think about what things were successful last year – reflect on those key moments. Look at the temperature – note down when it starts to change. If you sow some seeds, note down…

Real life Woman's Day EVERYDAY HEROES Sue Tasker stands in the middle of the room and takes in the scene. There's a young family playing cards at a table, an elderly couple enjoying a cup of coffee with their lunch and a young man doing his washing. But this isn't a room in her home – it's a former bus shelter in the centre of Bundaberg. Thanks to Sue, 57, and her charity Angels Community Group, the previously derelict building has been turned into a community support centre. “We wanted to create a space where people could come and feel like they were walking into their lounge room at home,” Sue tells Woman's Day. “There's a sofa, books and magazines, board games, tea and coffee machines, and food. It took…

JENNY BLUME predicts your destiny for AUGUST 15-21 For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 As they say, make hay while the sun shines. Your energetic, creative approach is opening doors and inspiring others to follow your lead. Charm is your secret weapon this month – just be careful what you wish for! STAR TIP Reassessing expenses and spending habits could save you a small fortune. NONI HAZLEHURST Australia's acting icon celebrates her 69th birthday on August 17. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Get ready to make a difference! With Mars energising your chart's pinnacle, your efforts should snowball through spring. Overdoing things is your greatest danger, so factor in plenty of downtime, and remember, slow and steady wins…

Wellness Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Crisp and cool mornings, cosying up on the couch, and tucking into hearty meals – there's a lot to love about winter. One thing you might not be looking forward to is the onslaught of cold and flu season. With many of us adjusting to life around other people after years spent in lockdown or self-isolation because of the pandemic, it's likely your immune system will be working harder than ever to protect from germs. Pharmacist Montana Grenfell explains how to take the proactive approach when you feel the effects of a cold coming on. KEEP YOUR FLUIDS UP There's nothing better than good old water to help you on your way to recovery when you're…

Career Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Whether you're giving a wedding speech or a professional presentation in front of a small audience, public speaking can be extremely anxiety-inducing. In fact, a study published in Frontiers Of Psychology found that public speaking is the single most commonly feared situation in the population. According to leadership consultant Monica Lunin, the biggest challenge for any public speaker is ensuring your message hits home for the people that are listening. “You need your audience to tune in and understand,” explains Monica. Take a deep breath and try her five techniques to take control of any situation. Start & finish strong First impressions matter and final impressions linger. People may lose the thread of your talk somewhere…

What do you love about Essano? They are cruelty-free, they are aware of sustainability and always looking at improving their brand across these aspects. This is the way forward in beauty for me. Talk us through some of your fave products from the brand and why… I love a rosewater toner spray because it's amazing for flights. Rosehip oil is an oil I have used for years – oils are great for me because I have a dry skin type. What do you always carry in your beauty bag? Concealer, mascara, rosewater toner spray and the Essano Rosehip Oil, because my skin is often dry and it always looks bright and dewy when I apply that. How would you explain your personal beauty ethos? Beauty really comes from the inner…

NO-FUSS SWEET & SOUR PORK SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS MAKE IT FOR $4.15/SERVE • 2 tbsp peanut oil • 400g pork scotch fillet, cubed • red capsicum, seeded, thickly sliced • 4 green onions, 4cm lengths, green tips shredded • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger • 2 tsp five-spice powder • 200g sugar snap peas, trimmed • ¼ fresh pineapple, sliced • 1 carrot, julienne strips • cooked brown rice, to serve SAUCE • 2 tbsp shao hsing wine • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp rice or malt vinegar 1 In a wok or large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Stir-fry pork in 2 batches, 3-4…

Marinated lamb cutlets Add a side of salad, vegies or rice to accompany this tasty dish SERVES 4 Combine 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 6 garlic cloves (left whole or roughly chopped), 3 tbsp chopped oregano leaves (or 2 tbsp dried oregano), ½ bunch thyme (leaves picked), juice 2 lemons, 1-2 tsp salt, 1-2 tsp black pepper, pinch of ground paprika and 1 tbsp rosemary leaves in a Large, shallow baking dish. Add 8 Lamb cutlets (trimmed) and turn to coat in marinade. Cover and set aside in the fridge 2-3 hours, but ideally overnight. Remove lamb cutlets from fridge and bring to room temperature 1 hour before cooking. Heat a Large frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add Lamb cutlets and cook 2-3 mins each side (depending…

Back in the days before email and mobile phones, wannabe actors would have their polaroids taken to get their faces in front of directors and casting agents. Just to remind you of how far these celebrities have come, here are some of their early headshots. Can you guess today's superstars in these fresh faces? ANSWERS 1 Hilary Duff 2 George Clooney 3 Leonardo DiCaprio 4 Natalie Portman 5 Reese Witherspoon 6 Nicole Kidman 7 Jodie Foster 8 Ben Stiller 9 Cameron Diaz 10 Vince Vaughn…