Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2023 i Woman's Day

As the weeks get colder, I've been trying to find some new takes on our favourite winter-warming recipes. And it seems the Woman's Day kitchen gods were listening – serving up some delicious, easy midweek dinner ideas on page 68. Meanwhile, if you're on the hunt for a book to devour, our Entertainment Editor Wade has put together a cracking list of must-reads on page 80, and Queen Camilla shares her top picks, too! Also in this issue, we hit the road with truckers Natalie, Lyndal and Danyelle, who tell us all about life behind the big wheels, and speak to Shirley Singh, who has finally found peace after her three children were murdered in their Brisbane family home in 2003. Her incredible story will inspire you.…

In April this year, George Clooney sent shockwaves through Hollywood when he turned up to an LA party on his own without his wedding ring. While some speculated he was having problems at home with his humanrights-lawyer wife, Amal, sources can confirm that the real reason for his missing ring is much more worrying. “George is shrinking” says a close concerned pal. “He's lost an inch off his height and at least 15lbs [6.8kg] – and it's why he wasn't wearing his ring – it's too big. Of course, George losing weight has everyone freaking out. Last time he ended up on a hospital bed, so there are real alarm bells being raised over this.” The 62-year-old actor unveiled his increasingly slim frame at the Prince's Trust Awards in London…

Anne Hegerty, aka The Chase's resident Governess, insists she's a single woman – but not according to her Wikipedia page! In fact, several websites claim the 64-year-old has been married to a mystery man, Jake Hester, since 2015. “Is it still claiming I'm married to someone called Jake Hester?” the British star previously joked. “I've given up trying to correct it.” In reality, she prefers flying solo. “I get overwhelmed in the presence of actual people and everything shuts down,” she says. “I've found that with sex, too.”…

Just as he's nailing his second go in the MasterChef kitchen, Brent is ready to tackle fatherhood all over again with the announcement that he's set to welcome another baby with wife Shonleigh. “We're stoked to be giving Alfie a little sibling,” says Brent, who admits his threeyearold son was part of the reason why they decided to have another. “We had actually decided in 2022 that we weren't going to have another baby, which probably had something to do with us living in a sevenmetre by three-metre bus,” he laughs. “But Alfie kept pestering us about a sibling, so we talked about it, gave it a crack at the start of 2023 and were lucky enough to fall pregnant straight away. We're feeling really lucky because we know that…

Sharpen your pencils & test your problem-solving skills 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 Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward and Colin Firth star in which Sam Mendes film? 2 Where in the world is the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum? 3 Which sport is contested in the European Six Nations Championship? 4 In which park is the US tennis open held? 5 Newcastle, NSW, is located at the mouth of which river? 6 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is predominantly which gas? 7 That ‘90s Show is based on which original sitcom? 8 What does the Swedish company Polestar produce? 9 Terpsichore is the muse of which art form? 10 Which sport is…

CALL AMANDA DE WARREN! Visit amandadewarren.com for phone reading information. We're brothers in life and death AMANDA SAYS One comes through as having passed, and that's Gypsy, and the other, Tiger, tells me he is still living. The two tell me they were very close and are brothers from the same litter. Gypsy tells his family he did not suffer when he passed, and I felt his passing was sudden and violent. Robyn's mum and dad come through with two other cats passed over, called DC and Mischief. Neither Tiger nor Gypsy knew them, but they both often saw them visit with Robyn's dad, who also passed over a long time ago. Tiger comes through, and he is very opinionated with a very strong personality. Robyn's mum is a beautiful…

Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU Get savvy with fuel price apps to save at the petrol pump. While many of us are trying to cut back on luxuries to save money, our car is often the one thing that we can't do without. From fuel to insurance to rego, here's how to get the best deal all round. BEAT THE BOWSER Apps like PetrolSpy can help you find the best bargains on fuel around Australia. Some petrol stations like 7-Eleven also have apps that enable you to lock in fuel prices. “Savings have sometimes been around $20 per tank,” says financial adviser and author of On Your Own Two Feet Helen Baker. “Top up your fuel tank when it is ‘cheap’ so…

Stress plays a huge role in our moods and bodily functions. In a nutshell, as our stress levels increase, we produce more cortisol and adrenaline, weakening our skin barrier and often leading to irritations such as inflammation, breakouts and dryness, which can show on both our faces and bodies. “Skin becomes sensitised and red, feels dry and uncomfortable, and appears roughly textured – flaky, scaly and even bumpy,” explains Dr Nancy Ilaya, scientific director at Kiehl's. Luckily, giving your complexion a little more love and attention can help soothe stressed skin. “Proactively caring for our barrier is the key to healthy and glowing skin,” says Dr Ilaya. Not sure where to start? We've rounded up the best skin repairing products to get your hands on… SOOTHE WITH SQUALANE Squalane essentially…

TOASTIE TIPS BREAD Toasted sandwiches are a great way to use up day-old bread. NO SANDWICH PRESS? Use a small frying pan instead. Place over moderate heat. FILLINGS Don't overfill toasties as they may be too thick to heat through. CHICKEN SCHNITZEL & PESTO TOASTIES SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS+ 15 MINS TO CHILL COOK 25 MINS • 2 x 250g single chicken breast fillets • 1 egg, lightly whisked • 1 cup panko crumbs • vegetable oil, to shallow-fry • 4 thin bacon rashers, rind removed • 8 slices sourdough bread • ½ cup basil pesto • 2 tomatoes, sliced • 1 cup grated tasty cheese • potato crisps, to serve 1 Cut each chicken breast in half to make 4 pieces in total. Gently pound chicken until about…

These food duos may sound unusual but are full of flavour! 1 It's the nostalgic collaboration of our dreams! Breaka and Chupa Chups have teamed up to bring us two limited-edition flavoured milk combinations. Strawberry & Cream and Choco & Vanilla are both available now for $3.90 each at all good supermarkets nationwide. 2 Get your Aussie bake on with Green's Vegemite Choc Chunk Brownie Mix. Grab this mitey good treat for $6 at Coles and Woolworths. 3 Kellogg's has launched a new flavour of its famous lunchbox snack LCMs – neapolitan ice-cream, made with a strawberry and vanilla base and topped with choc sprinkles. Delish! Grab a 6 pack for $5 at Woolworths.…

Koala cuddles! What's the point of coming to Oz if you don't get a snap with a koala?! Crooner Michael Buble and his family enjoyed a special trip to Australia Zoo. In tune! Seventy never looked better! Gogglebox's Kerry Silbery celebrated her birthday with karaoke and a night out with daughter Isabelle. Right at home There's a first time for everything – at least that's what Ada Nicodemou is hoping! The actress is looking for her first win after receiving her sixth Logie nomination last week. Fingers crossed! All I wanna do… …is sing like Sheryl Crow! The musician wowed crowds at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee, US. Grandads rule! “Papa I'm so lucky to have you,” Rumer Willis wrote alongside a shot of her, dad Bruce…

DIOR DRAMA The Sussex PR team were forced to deny claims Meghan was signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Dior after the rumours hit the UK press last week, sparking “mild panic” at the House of Dior. An insider says, “Dior was baffled and wanted to know where the stories were coming from. It didn't take long for Meghan's team to issue a denial. “She's been courting a deal with Dior for over a year and was hoping for ‘a casual arrangement’ in hopes it could grow into something bigger.” FAKING IT! Meghan has been accused of faking her chats on her Archetypes podcast after Spotify said it would be ending its $29 million deal. Senior executive Bill Simmons blasted the couple, “I wish I'd been involved in the Meghan and…

Forgive and forget? Not Rosie O'Donnell. The 61-year-old star says she won't be reconciling with former friend Ellen DeGeneres, 65, any time soon after Ellen's infamous 2004 snub when she claimed, “We're not friends”. “I knew her for so many years. It just felt like I don't trust this person to be in my world,” says Rosie of her fellow former talk show queen, who she claims tried to reach out via text to make amends. “She wrote, ‘I'm really sorry and I don't remember that.’” Adds Rosie, “I remembered it so well, I had T-shirts printed and I gave them to my staff that said, ‘I don't know Rosie. We're not friends.’ I have a picture of her holding [my then-infant son] Parker. I know her mother.”…

HOT OFF THE PRESS It was supposed to be a fresh start, but Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder's move to San Francisco has proven to be a disaster! The crime rates around their 18-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel's college campus at UC Berkeley have skyrocketed. “Julia and Danny are devastated. It was all about what was best for the kids and their college plans but now they feel it's not going how they originally planned,” a source tells Woman's Day. “There's not much they can do about it either, as both the twins don't want to transfer. “They're facing two more years of this, but it's absolutely heartbreaking for Julia and Danny. Having spent two decades keeping their kids safe and giving them the best life has to offer,…

TV update At 41 years of age, father-of-two Charlie Alb one thought his days of rocking a sixpack were behind him. But after combining daily gym sessions with exhaustive dance rehearsals to prepare for his appearance on Dancing With The Stars, the garden guru and Better Homes And Gardens presenter is as trim as his hedges in his backyard! “I've lost 10kg,” he boasts to Woman's Day. “It's such a fantastic feeling. Who doesn't like walking around with a sixpack?” LIFE LESSONS The Seven personality says he had two major reasons for getting into shape before he hit the ballroom floor. “One was I've never been on the dancefloor unless it was four o'clock in the morning with a few beers under my belt, and I knew it was going…

While his workload is ever growing, George also has his hands full with six-year-old twins Ella and Alexander! “Amal and George threw a Mario Bros and Little Mermaid dual-theme party for the twins,” an insider tells of the pair's fun-filled June birthday. “It wasn't too over the top, they had a bouncy castle, a Mario magician and Princess Peach and Ariel organising games. The twins are obsessed right now. “George and Amal can't believe their babies are six. They're such little grown-ups and miniatures of their parents with Amal's brains. George spoiled them with lots of toys as usual, while Amal's in charge of their new summer wardrobe.”…

Celebrity news Only in Woman's Day The Chase star Mark Labbett and his girlfriend Hayley Palmer have sealed their love with a romantic trip to La-La Land together. “Living the Hollywood dream,” the quiz champ gushed on Instagram alongside a sweet snap of him and his love lapping up life in Tinseltown. “This is our first holiday!” Hayley excitedly tells Woman's Day. While they were both in town on business too, the TV presenter says the pair – who have been together for a couple of months – have set aside plenty of time for romance. “Mark and I have both been working and filming, but we've been able to make the most of our time together,” she reveals in an exclusive chat. “This is the first time we've been…

Even though he's the youngest in the MasterChef kitchen, Declan says he's ready to settle down with his partner of three years Talya – hinting there could be a proposal very soon. “Talya is definitely the love of my life, and I would love to put a shiny ring on her finger one day in the near future,” he tells Woman's Day. So committed to the plan is Declan, 25, that he even has his dream wedding mapped out. “I think [it'll be] in Italy, surrounded by a small group of friends and family. Looking over a beautiful vineyard,” he reveals. “Taking in the serenity and enjoying the beautiful food and sunshine on offer.” As he enters the final stages of the competition, Declan admits Talya “was my rock” throughout…

STOCKTON RUSH The CEO and founder of OceanGate became the youngest jet transportrated pilot in the world when he was 19. A keen inventor, the 61-year-old built an experimental aeroplane and then moved into deep-sea exploration. His wife Wendy is the OceanGate communications director and great-great-grandchild of Titanic passengers Isidor and Ida Straus. HAMISH HARDING The British businessman and explorer is well known for his love of adventure. Hamish holds several Guinness World Records for his explorations, flew to the edge of space on Blue Origin last year and has made several trips to the South Pole. Based in Dubai with his wife and two sons, the 58-year-old's company, Action Aviation, buys and sells aircraft and helicopters.  PAUL-HENRY NARGEOLET Nicknamed “Mr Titanic”, the French 77-year-old former navy captain had been…

Psychics KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchellcoombes.com Q My partner is very ill and desperately needs an operation as soon as possible. Can you see him getting one soon? Aquarius MITCHELL SAYS I feel that there's a much older lady in Spirit from your partner's mother's side who is around and watching over him. She tells me your partner has been through an awful lot, but he is such a strong and determined soul. She does not want you to be worried because your partner will get the operation he needs – and the timing will be perfect. I'm also told he will be surrounded by extra angels on the day to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. QI really hope that you can help me.…

Be well with Woman's Day YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEING THE BEST YOU There's an old saying that change is the only constant, and unfortunately, that can also apply to our eyesight. It may be possible that things are looking a little less clear than they used to – especially if you've spent the past few years glued to your phone. Optometrist Greeshma Patel from Specsavers says she's seen a rise in some conditions, linked to the amount of time we look at screens. “Myopia is on the increase in children, and many adults have put up with symptoms of digital eyestrain while spending more time on screens,” she explains. Making matters worse, a lot of us have pressed pause on our regular eye checks (because, well, the pandemic), leading…

Choosing the right car insurance policy means making sure you have adequate cover for what you need, without necessarily paying for extras that you don't. Stella car insurance is created for women and led by women, so they can offer a policy that suits you. Along with car insurance, Stella now also offer insurance to cover your pet because they recognise every member of the family is important.* *Sponsored by Stella. Underwriting criteria apply. Read the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination at stellainsurance.com.au to decide if these products are right for you. Stella Comprehensive Car Insurance is distributed by Stella Underwriting Pty Ltd (ABN 72633811319) as an Authorised Rep AR 001282046 of Insurtech Gateway Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 27 633 140 879, AFSL 525866). The issuer is QBE…

THE THRIFTY COOK $4.30 PER SERVE GREEK SAUSAGE SKEWERS SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 1 lemon, juice and finely grated zest • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tsp dried oregano • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 450g lamb sausages, par-boiled • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water • 200g haloumi, cubed • 250g cherry tomatoes • 1 zucchini, thickly sliced • 1 red onion, cut into wedges • 100g salad leaves 1 Combine juice, zest, oil, oregano and garlic in a bowl. Cut sausages into 3cm lengths. Thread onto skewers alternately with haloumi and vegetables. Brush with half the lemon mixture. 2 Heat a chargrill pan over high heat. Cook and turn skewers 8 mins or until cooked. Drizzle remaining lemon mixture over salad leaves. Serve…

SUSTAINABLE SAVING Refillable products don't just help save the environment – they also save you cash! Here, we round up three top brands… 1 ZERO CO With an extensive range of home and personal care products on offer, Zero Co's mission to minimise plastic use is simple. Products get delivered to your door, you return, Zero Co refills and repeat! Prices start from just $6.99 for a Refill Forever Bottle. Start saving at zeroco.com.au 2 AL.IVE BODY From lotions to bench sprays, al.ive body's eco-friendly range offers refillable products for almost every corner of the home, so you can save money and the planet! Shop the range at alivebody.com.au 3 PLEASANT STATE Cutting down hard on plastic use (and costs), Pleasant State's reusable glass bottles and just-add-water bars are making positive changes…

ANOTHER LIFE by Kristin Hannah Two women from total opposite sides of the world are drawn together by a random act of kindness in this warm yet thought-provoking new novel from the author of The Four Winds. OUT TUESDAY (Pan Macmillan, $34.99) THE QUIET TENANT by Clemence Michallon If you Loved Emma Donoghue's Room, you'll love this compulsive thriller about a family man who moonlights as a serial killer and keeps his victims in his shed. OUT NOW (Hachette, $32.99) TOO LATE by Colleen Hoover Touted as the “darkest thriller of the year”, the TikTok Literary superstar's Latest about obsessive Love is your next binge read! OUT TUESDAY (Hachette, $22.99) GREAT CIRCLE by Maggie Shipstead Great Circle explores the wild frontiers of Prohibition-era America through the eyes of its ground-breaking,…

Behind the scenes ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Shubshri and Brendan can't wait to entertain theatre audiences. It's a tale as old as time, but Beauty And The Beast's two leads, Brendan Xavier, who plays Beast, and Shubshri Kandiah, aka Belle, tell Woman's Day this magnificent stage production of the much-loved fairytale is one that needs to be seen! This version is billed as a “reimagined production”. What's different about this show? Brendan The core elements and characters that everyone knows and loves are the same, but with the enhanced sets, amazing costume designs and state-of-the-art technology, it adds so much magic to the story. I can't wait for everyone to see it. Do you feel any pressure stepping into these roles, particularly as it's such a well-known and beloved fairytale? Shubshri Yes…

The LOW DOWN The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to these powerhouse performers and their mini-me offspring. Proving girls really do run the world, Queen Bey was recently joined by her lookalike daughter Blue Ivy, 11, on stage in London, while Funhouse hitmaker Pink and her little girl Willow, 12, got the party started on the opening night of her Summer Carnival tour. It's a standing ovation from us!…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Warnes hit back It's been billed by Nine as the “must-see drama event of 2023” and while Shane Warne's ex-wife Simone and his three children won't be watching it, his brother Jason and his father have. “I think it's a bit unkind and meanspirited to be honest,” Simone Callahan, mother to Shane's three kids, Brooke, who turns 26 this week, Jackson, 24, and Summer, 21, revealed in a fiery interview with the Herald Sun. “It's my opinion. He's just passed, let him rest in peace. And for the kids, I just believe that [Nine is] not showing any compassion at all by putting this out there in such a short amount of time after this has happened.” A source tells Woman's Day the kids…

Despite pushback from a number of locals, Andy Lee's been given the green light to start a $5 million renovation of his $8.5 million mansion in Melbourne's ritzy riverside suburb of Hawthorn. The TV star's neighbours raised heritage and landscape issues in regard to Andy and his girlfriend Rebecca Harding's plans to overhaul the derelict 1876 home with a golf simulator, pool, theatre, gym, cellar and “waiting area”. Sounds like he'll have a spectacular housewarming to appease his angry neighbours with a sweetener drink or two!…

Despite going up against far scarier things on Australian Survivor in 2019, Aussie actressturned-reality TV superstar Pia Miranda says she was still terrified by one element on DWTS. “The judges really scared me,” the Looking For Alibrandi star, 50, reveals to Woman's Day. “I wasn't expecting them to be so… they did not hold back,” she says. When asked if it was the notoriously frosty Craig Revel Horwood who frightened her the most, the actress confirmed, perhaps surprisingly, that “he was the least scary”, hinting it was the other three, Mark Wilson, Todd McKenney and Sharna Burgess, that intimidated her the most. The nerves got so bad, she adds, that she didn't want to invite her family, kids Lily, 12, and James, nine, and husband Luke Hanigan, along to watch…

Hayley tells Woman's Day she's been encouraging a trimmeddown Mark stick to a healthy new lifestyle when they aren't in vacation mode. “I do help Mark. He's looking amazing, and we support each other,” Hayley shares. The TV star has dropped more than 63kg, and says he's now the “smallest” he's been since the 1990s. At his heaviest point in 2003, Mark weighed in at 184kg, but he has slowly been reducing the numbers on the scale by swapping carbs for protein as well as doing lots of exercise. “The main one is eating a bit more sensibly and I'm doing more exercises these days,” he shares. The father-of-one admits he initially considered slimming down with surgery. “I was tempted by the gastric band but a good friend of mine,…

TV update Master chef KITCHEN HEATS UP MasterChef contestant Theo has revealed the extent of his amazing weight loss, after reaching his heaviest weight of 125kg. “I've lost 45kg, and kept it off since I was around 23,” the 37-year-old tells Woman's Day. The Victoria-based electrician, who is of Greek heritage, admits to “eating whatever I wanted” when he was growing up, and when a back injury restricted his exercise, the weight piled on. “I remember going to a shop to buy a T-shirt and the XXL was skin-tight,” he says of the moment when he knew something had to change. “I didn't realise I had gotten that big.” Following his wake-up call, Theo implemented small and sustainable lifestyle changes by focusing on healthy foods and exercise such as walking and…

Following the devastating loss of Jock Zonfrillo earlier this year, rumours are rife that the remaining judges – Andy Allen and Melissa Leong – may not return to the series next year. Worried viewers have posed the question on online forums, with many speculating they could be “replaced with fresh new faces”. “None of us are indispensable and there will always be someone to take our place,” wrote one fan. “They've already changed the set of judges before, it's nothing new,” another added. While the rumours rocked many fans, some were quick to dispel the chatter. “I'm sure Jock would not want them to quit,” a commenter hit back. Casting for the 2024 series is already said to be underway, however Ten has said an announcement about the judges –…

For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume.com.au Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Hello birthday girl! Magic moments await, both socially and romantically – just be warned that Neptune could obscure important facts, particularly around finances. Leave any big deals for another week and surround yourself with people you trust. STAR TIP If you've fallen out with a friend, perhaps it's time to reconnect? MARGOT ROBBIE The celebrated actress once said she feels more like a Gemini than a Cancer! She turns 33 on July 2. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Trust those hunches because as Neptune shifts into reverse, the undercurrents will be strong. There are great things coming for lovers – and creative types – but if you're involved in a delicate situation, think twice…

It's worth chatting to your optometrist if these symptoms sound familiar. Visual Snow Syndrome (or VSS for short) is a newly recognised condition that affects around one in 50 people. Many people haven't heard of it, and it's often mistaken for symptoms of migraines. Optometrist Dr Charles Shidlofsky says the brain mechanism for VSS isn't known. It can begin in early childhood but it can also occur later in life from trauma or health issues. THE SYMPTOMS “People with Visual Snow typically see moving, constant tiny dots over the entire visual field, which may be black and white or coloured, like an old TV screen with just static present,” Dr Shidlofsky explains. Other symptoms can include significant light sensitivity and impaired night vision. People with VSS may also see floaters,…

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BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE SERVES 4-6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 35 MINS • 300g penne pasta • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g pork and veal mince • 1 zucchini, finely chopped • 1 carrot, finely chopped • 500g jar pasta sauce • 2 tsp dried Italian herbs • ½ cup grated tasty cheese • ¼ cup chopped parsley, plus extra whole leaves to serve • ½ cup grated tasty cheese • 1/3 cup grated parmesan 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a 10-cup casserole dish. 2 In a Large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta following packet directions. Drain well and return to pan. 3 Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Saute onion and…

TIP The perfect macaroon should be crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. Almond macaroons Get your bake on with this sweet treat! MAKES 20-24 Preheat oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Whisk 200g caster sugar and 2 Large egg whites together until mixture becomes glossy and smooth. Add ½ tsp orange-blossom water, fold in 200g ground almonds and add 45g rice flour. Scoop up a heaped teaspoon of mixture and use a second spoon to scrape it onto baking tray. Continue to dollop macaroons until you have used all the mixture. Gently press a blanched almond on top of each one. Bake 15 mins if you like them soft, or a little bit longer if you prefer them to be more on…

The Paris Agent is based on real WWII agents. Tell us a little bit about them… Violette Szabo and Diana Rowden were both agents with the British Special Operations Executive, French section. Both had just a few months of training before they were dropped into occupied France, where they undertook unimaginably dangerous missions to try to turn the tide of the war. They were astoundingly courageous women. What made you want to pursue this story? It was my fascination with Violette and Diana that inspired me to write this book. I loved researching them and wanted in some small way to help more people discover their stories. This novel is huge in scope. How did you set about planning and researching it? I plan my novels extensively before I begin,…