Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 5, 2023 i Woman's Day

Nothing should shock me any more, but I nearly choked on my dinner when the video of Michael Clarke and Karl Stefanovic having serious words outside a beachside restaurant in Noosa first broke - could you believe it?! It was reminiscent of another pair of Aussie men, James Packer and David Gyngell, who famously brawled on the footpath in Bondi - a fight that was rumoured to have been sparked by James’ relationship with Miranda Kerr. Turn to page 18 to find out how everyone’s dealing from the fallout. Speaking of drama, we’ve got our hands on the first look at the new line-up of brides and grooms ahead of tire latest season of Married At First Sight. According to our Entertainment Editor Wade (who’s seen the first episode!) sparks…

HARRY THREATENS SECOND TELL-ALL Harry recently took the opportunity to threaten another memoir, explaining that he’d cut down Spare from 800 to 400 pages. “It could have been two books, put it that way,” he said hinting that there are “some things” he could reveal of his brother William and father Charles that may result in them never forgiving him. DIGS AT WILLIAM & KATE’S KIDS In the same interview, Harry made claims about Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis that have since been labelled “outrageous” by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams. Harry says, “Within my family, if it’s not us, it’s going to be someone else… William and I have talked about it… and he has made it very clear to me that his kids are not my responsibility,…

Miley Cyrus took a serious swipe at ex-husband Liam Hemsworth on his 33rd birthday on January 13, releasing her new single Flowers, which is said to be about their failed eight-month marriage. “I think Miley needs to move on,” commented one fan of the 30-year-old singer, who split from The Hunger Games star in 2019. “Liam has.” And the Aussie actor proved it, stepping out with his girlfriend Gabriella Brooks at Sydney airport, where onlookers couldn’t help but notice the 26-year-old Aussie model was showing off a shiny new ring on her finger! Could Liam be ready to give marriage another go? “He’s very traditional and Gabriella shares the same values as him and gets along with his family,” says a source. “Their relationship is easygoing and they have similar…

Lisa Marie’s final public appearance couldn’t have been more fitting. Clinging to her mum Priscilla while fighting back tears of joy as Elvis star Austin Butler dedicated his Golden Globe win to her late father is a bittersweet moment Presley fans worldwide will never forget. “[The Presley family], thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,” the 31-year-old said. “Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I Love you forever!” Friends say Lisa found “deep closure” in working with Austin on Baz Luhrmann’s acclaimed biopic. “Austin and Baz helped her bring to life her dream tribute to her father,” says an insider. “She became very protective of Austin, who is not just like Elvis, but also like [her late son] Ben. She was taken from us way too soon, but…

Psychics KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchellcoombes.com Q I have a spirit around me who has been with me for seven years. They have popped in from time to time over the years. I am OK with this. Recently, I have noticed they are around a lot more often. Is there something that I can do to help them or is there a reason why this spirit has chosen me? Raylene MITCHELL SAYS I’m picking up that the “spirit” you have been sensing around you is actually your guardian angel. I’m told they have always been with you since birth, but you felt their presence much stronger seven years ago when you were going through some sudden changes in your life. I feel the reason you have noticed…

Psychics CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amandadewarren.com for phone reading information. I chose you AMANDA SAYS Tigger comes straight through and tells me he’s passed, Tigger tells his mum it was a tumour and leukaemia. He loved Donna and his dad very much from the moment he turned up as a stray. Tigger was not happy at his old home and felt very neglected. Tigger brings through Donna’s dad, who is a lovely man, and Tigger also brings through Donna’s brother’s cat called Pudda, who he had met a few times. Tigger was very active right up until the end when he stopped eating and drinking. He knew it was a very hard and sudden decision and knows his mum is still really questioning this and feels a lot of…

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who’s a pretty boy?! Pooch perfect! We can’t work out who’s cuter Rob Lowe or his furry co-star! The cuddly pair attended a showing of his new film Dog Gone in LA. Say cheese! Old friends and frequent co-stars Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere posed up a storm as they reunited for the premiere of Maybe I Do. Welcome home! Soap star-turnedHollywood A-lister Margot Robbie was mobbed by fans, including the Woman’s Day team, who (greeted her at the Sydney premiere of Babylon. Vision in red Nobody does a long, flowing dress quite like Delta Goodrem! She dazzled the crowds as she performed Waltzing Matilda on Sydney Harbour. Grin and bear it A casual Lara Worthington looked effortlessly chic as she cuddled up to a koala during a “magical day”…

CHRIS TURNS TO CHRIS Just days before announcing the split from Carrie, Chris was spotted enjoying downtime in Byron Bay alongside Ten star and one of Carrie’s ex-co-hosts Dr Chris Brown. Insiders say he became friendly with the TV vet and presenter through Carrie. The dad-of-two kept his head down as he took a stroll by the famous beaches and chatted with the I’m A Celeb host. Newly single Chris is thought to be living in Byron Bay, where he and Carrie own a stunning 1920s cottage home they purchased in 2018, while Carrie continues to work out of Melbourne. CARRIE’S CREW While Carrie says goodbye to one relationship, her extremely close friendship with her radio co-star Tommy Little, 37, isn’t going anywhere. Late last year, the Hit Network announced…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS sweet summer fling! Love is always all around for Rupert Murdoch, who appears to have already moved on with a new woman, just five months after his divorce from Jerry Hall was finalised. The 91 -year-old Aussie media mogul was snapped enjoying a beach day out in Barbados with Ann-Lesley Smith, 66, the widow of country music star Chester Smith. And while some have cruelly suggested one-time police chaplain-turned-local radio presenter Ann-Lesley is a “golddigger” she recently told the Christian Broadcasting Network, “As I began to walk with God, the things of the world just seemed pointless to me.” A source says the four-time married billionaire - who used to holiday in the same spot with his supermodel ex, 66 “is very happy” with…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS She’s Aussie tennis’ golden girl, but it seems not everyone is an Ash Barty fan. Former US champion John McEnroe had some choice words for the 26-year-old and her decision to retire last year at the top of her game, suggesting she “hurt the sport.” “When Ash Barty retired that obviously sent shockwaves because here is a young woman at 25 that had come off winning Wimbledon, then winning the Australian Open and you think, ‘OK, she’s going to the US Open in the next year and it’s just a matter of time,”’ says the 63-year-old. “Obviously, I hope she’s happy, you never want to see someone walk away from it that young because then you’re like, ‘What’s wrong with the women’s game that…

The ink on his divorce from Kim Kardashian is barely dry, but that hasn’t stopped Kanye West from tying the knot in a private ceremony with new “wife”, Aussie Bianca Censori, a former student at Melbourne University. The pair were recently snapped wearing wedding bands while lunching in Beverly Hills on January 13. Bianca, 28, a jewellery and architectural designer, has reportedly been working for the 45-year-old rapper’s Yeezy brand since November 2020 after leaving Oz for LA. Former peers of Bianca tell Woman’s Day she was always fashionable, and very popular at school. “All her friends who grew up with her find her overnight success sort of funny because to us she’s pocket rocket Bianca,” they explain. It’s believed Kanye approached her to work at his company via social…

Celebrity news It’s shortly after 4am at Brisbane’s Yeronga Park Memorial Pool, and a bunch of lively locals are ready for their early morning squad session. And without too much fanfare, it doesn’t take long to realise that among the pack is Aussie swimming great, the one and only “Madame Butterfly” Susie O’Neill! “This has always been my happy place - swimming is the one thing I can rely on when it comes to looking after myself both physically and emotionally,” Susie, who turns 50 this year, shares with Woman’s Day. “There’s no better way to start the day than a few laps with a great bunch of people washed down with plenty of laughs, and not feel like you have to race anyone to the end!” Only in Woman’s…

Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest alongside her late son and father at the family’s historic Graceland estate in Memphis, where mourning fans have flocked to pay respects. As the sole heir to Elvis’ estate, Lisa Marie joined her mother Priscilla in a long battle to keep Graceland in the family. “Graceland costs a small fortune to keep running and it was decimating the fortune Elvis left behind,” says an insider. Lisa Marie reportedly inherited a $100 million from her father, so she and her mother took matters into their own hands and turned it into a viable fan park and museum. In 2003, Lisa Marie told Entertainment Tonight that maintaining the estate was a full-time job, adding, “It’s a non-stop focus and job for all of us.”…

Celebrity news He strikes again! The dust had only just settled on Molly Meldrum’s eyebrow-raising bum flash at Elton John’s Melbourne concert when actor Sam Johnson blew everything out of the water. Sam was just one of many Aussies who felt the iconic Countdown host’s bizarre stunt was a little too much. “I shouldn’t have crashed Elton’s show. As for my performance being more revealing than it should have been… well, at the start of the night, my belt buckle broke and my pants were already falling down. And on stage, one thing led to another,” 79-year-old Molly reasoned of the headline-making incident, before insisting that his antics hadn’t detracted from Elton’s flamboyant performance. SHOCKING INCIDENT Days later, Sam, who in 2016 wowed audiences with his portrayal of Molly in…

JENNY BLUME predicts your destiny for JAN 23-29 For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Pisces FEB 20 - MAR 20 Wondering what’s in store? The bigger picture will come into focus soon enough, but for now, ease off that accelerator and let yourself unwind. Immerse yourself in nature, listen to some good music, hang out with friends and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. STAR TIP As Venus amplifies your natural charm, ask a favour - or ask someone out! Aries MAR 21 - APR 20 Hang in there Aries, the cosmos has big plans for you. If money or work-related worries have been getting you down, prepare for breakthroughs. And if that isn’t enough to cheer you up, stay tuned for a heart-warming reunion or magical…

Wellness Be well with Woman’s Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Getting good quality, restful and sufficient sleep regularly has been proven to have a highly beneficial impact on our health. In fact, clinching eight hours of healthy sleep every night is one of the most powerful anti-ageing activities we can do. Holistic health expert and founder of the award-winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Karina Stewart warns that when we don’t get enough sleep, we are unable to reset our nervous system including our brain and we begin to drain and exhaust our adrenal glands, which play an important role in health, ageing and rejuvenation. “Good quality sleep has a rejuvenating effect by supporting our adrenals and the hormone production needed to keep us balanced, vital and healthy. The…

Royal news Whichever side people fall on the Prince Harry versus the royal family debate, there’s no denying that the Prince and Princess of Wales have had a rough few months. They had barely settled into their new positions in the palace pecking order after the Queen’s September death when Harry, 38, unleashed a barrage of attacks, with his big brother Prince William, 40, the main target. MUCH-NEEDED BREAK It has been an emotional rollercoaster for William and Kate, 41, not helped by the fact that they are so far advised to keep weathering Harry's fury and encouraged by aides to “simply not respond” unless it’s through their lawyers, A few weeks ago, around the same time as the book was released, the prince and princess decided it was time…

After Mike Tindall’s starring turn on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! UK generated plenty of headlines, insiders say Aussie producers are keen to recreate the same kind of buzz for the local version! And there’s a rumble in the jungle that they’ve offered Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson the big bucks to bring a royal touch to the reality show. The 63-year-old recently announced she’s pushed back her planned speaking tour of Australia scheduled for next month, citing a “schedule clash”, but insiders hint that Fergie simply wants to line up her appearance on I’m A Celeb with the gig. And the former royal is said to be earning more than $250,000 for In Conversation With Sarah, Duchess of York, hosted by Ray Martin, so there’s no doubt I’m…

Nick Kyrgios shocked fans when he withdrew from the Australian Open due to a knee injury. But there’s a growing buzz the 27-year-old is pulling back from the sporting world because he and girlfriend Costeen Hatzi are keen to start a family. Nick said the couple will have a “wedding soon”, revealing he wants four kids, while Costeen, 22 - who he’s been dating since December 2021 - wants two. “I want to be able to provide for her and the family one day,” Nick admits.…

Special tribute LISA MARIE PRESLEY 1968 - 2023 Just three days after a glorious triumph at the Golden Globes, Elvis Presley’s family were hit with tragedy as daughter Lisa Marie died suddenly from cardiac arrest, aged just 54, In a heartwrenching statement, devastated mum Priscilla, 77, announced, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.” Days before, Priscilla and Lisa Marie had been celebrating their Baz Luhrmanndirected biopic Elvis sweeping the Golden Globes awards, with the mother-daughter duo in tears as the film’s…

Lisa Marie’s love-life was anything but happy ever after, with four heartbreaking divorces and a vicious custody battle. It was her relationships that would dominate the headlines, beginning with her first marriage to musician Danny Keough, the man she met in rehab as a teenager and who would end up being by her side in her final days. The couple wed in 1988 and welcomed daughter Riley almost eight months later. Son Ben was born in 1992 but the two would divorce two years later, remaining friends for the rest of her life. In 2003, Lisa Marie called him her “absolute best friend in the world”. In a move that would make headlines all over the world, 20 days after her divorce, Lisa Marie married Michael Jackson in a secret…

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only in woman’s Day It’s hard to believe it’s 50 years since Aunty Jack steamrolled her way onto our screens riding a Harley Davidson and threatening that if we didn’t tune in, she’d “rip yer bloody arms off.” Australian audiences were shocked, outraged and aghast. The ABC switchboard lit up with indignant callers and the Catholic Church shouted condemnation from the pulpit, raging against this new irreverent comedy series. Grahame Bond - the genius behind the character, suddenly became everybody’s favourite aunty and an instant star. “It was total anarchy” laughs a happily sentimental Grahame, surrounded by Aunty Jack Show treasures. “I remember the producer telling me we’d received over a thousand complaints and I was instandy worried. “He said, ‘Don’t be worried, it’s fantastic. If a thousand hate it,…

WIN! A SHARE OF $2000 JUMBO TRIVIA Test your wits against our quizmaster and use the ratings at the right to judge how well you’ve fared. 1 Who is Greta Scacchi’s co-star in Darby And Joan? 2 The XXXX brand of beer was named after which Victorian city? 3 Which company owns the brands Facebook and Instagram? 4 The Mediterranean island of Corsica belongs to which country? 5 In which year did Scott Morrison become PM? 6 Tommy Raudonikis was a legend of which sport? 7 Who had a hit in the 1990s with U Can’t Touch This? 8 “Call me Ishmael” are the first words of which classic American novel? 9 What does an antipyretic medicine help relieve? 10 Who wrote the children’s books Gangsta Granny and The Boy…

The purr Most people think purring represents pure bliss and they’re often right, but cats also purr when they’re stressed or in pain. Research suggests cats can also purr at frequencies ideal for pain relief and remarkably even help repair fractured bones. The meow While kittens meow in the wild to communicate with their mothers, house cats retain meowing to send messages to their owners. From a perky “hello” meow to a more dramatic “feed me”, you can be sure your cat is talking to you. The hiss A hiss is a warning signal, pure and simple. It’s the last step before the claws come out. If your cat hisses at you, be sure to take steps to find out what is going on.…

Our increasing demand for safe, natural beauty products has encouraged the industry to take natural brands seriously, encouraging a much bigger product variety than ever before. Not only do these brands make their products sustainable without harmful ingredients, they can also match leading non-organic brands for quality and effectiveness. Here are some of the brands that are doing us proud… RETREATMENT BOTANICS ABOUT Created by the late Olivia Newton-John, this skincare brand is a natural progression from the star’s decadent Byron Bay destination, Gaia Retreat & Spa. Combining pure Australian native extracts with high-tech science, this is natural skincare that’s results-driven. NOTEWORTHY Retreatment Botanics has gone a step further by removing palm oil from their ingredients list and is certified by the Orangutan Alliance. ETHICAL STANCE Vegan, palm oil and…

FRUIT POPS MAKES 8 PREP 20 MINS + FREEZING • 1⅓ cup vanilla yoghurt • 300g seedless watermelon, peeled, chopped • 5 strawberries, hulled • 2 tsp honey • 8 wooden paddle-pop sticks • 1 large mango, peeled, chopped (2 cups) • ½ cup pineapple juice • 2 passionfruit 1 Divide yoghurt between 8 × 100ml capacity icy pole moulds, tapping base of moulds to level. Freeze 1 hour, until almost set. 2 in a food processor, process watermelon, strawberries and honey together, until smooth. Pour evenly among moulds. Freeze 1 hour. Insert paddle-pop sticks 3 In a clean food processor, process mango and juice together. Stir passionfruit through. Pour into moulds to fill. Freeze until firm. SPICED PLUM & YOGHURT ICY POLES MAKES 8 PREP 10 MINS + FREEZING…

Everyday food All the latest tips, tricks and trends for foodies ASPARAGUS, EGG & GOAT’S CHEESE TART Easy to make and bursting with flavour Preheat oven to 200°C and Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place 2 sheets defrosted puff pastry on the tray and gently score a 1.5cm border around the edge, being careful not to slice all the way through. Brush 1 egg yolk around the border. Bake about 15 mins until it starts to puff and looks golden. Meanwhile, mix 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 garlic clove (peeled and crushed) in a bowl and place 1 bunch asparagus (halved lengthways and ends trimmed) in the mixture, to coat. Put 100g goat’s cheese, 3 tbsp creme fraiche, 2 tsp Dijon mustard and zest from half a…

Book corner Our Books Editor Wade Sellers gives us his fave picks for the week! Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming is one of the bestselling bios in history, and in this candid conversation, the American author, 59, talks about her path to “becoming” a successful writer, mother and wife to former US President Barack Obama. We find out in your book that your high school counsellor told you you weren’t Princeton material… I know, I went back to my high school recently and the principal was like, “She doesn’t work here any more.” [Laughs] But it’s OK. I’m good. One of your learnings is that successful people operate “as if they had every advantage in the world”, and it’s a confidence thing. When did you start feeling that? When you’re a woman…

Can you imagine anyone other than Harrison Ford playing Indiana Jones? Neither can we, but it could have been Magnum PI star Tom, who missed out on the role! Other near-misses include Gwyneth pushing Leo DiCaprio off the door in Titanic and Michelle as Pretty Woman’s sassy Vivian. Meanwhile, that movie’s star, Julia, was in the running to play the lead in Shakespeare In Love, which led to an Oscar for Gwyn. And can you picture wacky Bill as Forrest Gump? Stupid is as stupid does!…