Woman's Day Issue 22, 2023

When news came through last week of the tragic school bus accident in Victoria, hearts across the country broke and thoughts and prayers of the entire nation were with the children, their families and everyone involved. This week, we share the brave stories of the hero tradies who ran in without hesitation to rescue the children after coming across the scene (p32). Also in this issue, we sit down with Australian acting royalty Paula Duncan, who reveals some very exciting family news (p29) and catch up with Australia's first ever surrogate baby (p36). And if you've been struggling with dinner ideas lately, head on over to page 68 for some quick, easy and delicious recipes that are sure to impress. Happy reading!…

From The OC to Erinsborough Mischa Barton – with Neighbours co-stars Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne – says Kylie Minoyue inspired her to take on the role of Reece on the rebooted show. Glam fam! Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and daughter Carys made a classy entrance to the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony red carpet and Jeanne du Barry screening. Sprint star! Forget the gym, Jennifer Lawrence used the streets of New York for her workout and managed to make her Uber – aced it! Run, Jen, run! Bey's rebirth Beyonce kicked off her first tour in seven years, the Renaissance World Tour, described as “sci-fi disco decadence”, at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Talented duo! Moved to tears, Kate Winslet and lookalike daughter Mia Threapleton celebrate after their film…

Royal news Prince Andrew is defying his brother King Charles’ orders and refusing to leave Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate, the 30-room mansion where he's lived for almost the past 20 years. But the disgraced royal fears the monarch may go to extreme lengths to get him out. “He's concerned that now the coronation is over, the knives are out. He's worried that the royals might even turn off the utilities to get him out of there,” says royal commentator Phil Dampier. According to reports, the $56 million home – which Andrew, 63, shares with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – has been earmarked for Prince William and Princess Kate, and the Duke of York has been told he must vacate by September. In addition, Charles, 74, is reportedly cutting the…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were the talk of the town last week after they joined a host of A-list stars for an unexpected dinner at local hotspot Sushi Bar before later making an appearance at a charity gala in New York, where a teary Meghan accepted a Women of Vision award from icon Gloria Steinem. “Meghan's outings were a clearly staged attack by her PR team after her no-show at the King's coronation,” says a source, adding this is just the start of the Sussexes’ big Hollywood comeback. While photographers only managed to snap pictures of the duke and duchess and Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden during the date, sources told Page Six they were also joined inside by fellow Montecito residents Gwyneth Paltrow and her TV producer…

TRENDING ON TIKTOK Anne If King Charles thought his rivalry with sister Anne was over, he'd better think again. The Princess Royal has become an overnight sensation on TikTok with a growing number of Gen Z fans fawning over her wit, her fashion and the fact she once told a wannabe kidnapper, “Not bloody likely.” Palace insiders say the 72-year-old is being her usual “no-nonsense” self and ignoring most of it, but behind closed doors she's having a bit of fun with her green-eyed brother. “Poor Charles is doing his best to not show his jealousy,” says an insider. “The poor man has never felt so dull – even his sister is more interesting than the new King.” PRINCE & PRINCESS OF REELS! William & Kate The Prince and Princess…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS ROOMS with a view! Chris Hemsworth could have a new neighbour if reports Margot Robbie is on the verge of snapping up a multimilliondollar property in Byron Bay are to be believed! The blonde bombshell touched down in Australia last week and was seen strolling through the streets of the NSW celebrity-filled haven arm in arm with her British husband Tom Ackerley, 32. The Queensland-born star, also 32, who got married in the Byron hinterland in 2016, was spotted enjoying lunch at Raes on Wategos before hitting the Lord Byron distillery. Afterwards, the pair were driven to view a home in Newrybar, near where Liam Hemsworth and his brother Chris also own property. The sprawling acreage, known as Cedar Hill, boasts ocean and hinterland views…