Woman's Day Issue 36, 2023

Are you struggling to come up with an amazing gift idea for Father's Day? I know I am. Each year I tend to turn to the trusty old Bunnings or Lowes Menswear voucher for my dad (much to his delight, I'm sure). But this year, I plan to get him something he won't expect. Whether you're looking to spend $20 or $50, our expert gift hunters have put together the perfect gift guide to make Dad's day! And remember, it's the thought that counts (wink, wink). Also in this week's issue, we catch up with the Matildas’ new hero, singer Nikki Webster, who reveals how her life changed during the Women's World Cup, and TV veteran Kerri-Anne Kennerley shares sweet memories of time spent with her good friend, Sir Michael…

Driving Ms Scott After revealing her breast cancer battle, Denise Scott spent quality time with her “support team” – grandson Lenny and dogs Yoga and Lambkins.  Top End trio Radio hosts Wippa, Kate Ritchie and Fitzy took a work excursion to Darwin, where they hosted their “Fly Away to the NT” special. All in a day's work! Love boat Happy anniversary to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, who celebrated 15 years of marriage with a day on a luxury yacht in Santa Barbara harbour. Sealed with a kiss! Cutest cub “My little bear from Peru,” Miranda Tapsell captioned this adorable shot of her 20-monthold daughter Grace, who dressed up as Paddington Bear for Book Week. Baby on board Liev Schreiber and Taylor Neisen are practising for parenthood with their…

TV update The Australian TV industry is in a flutter this week after Jessica Rowe's name was brought up in an executive meeting at Nine HQ! The mention was said to have raised more than a few eyebrows within the room, given the 53-year-old has seldom been mentioned since she stepped away from TV in 2018, and certainly not at Nine, given the infamous stoush she once had with Eddie Maguire. ‘Nine execs have taken note of Nat and Matt's chemistry’ However, Woman's Day hears that producers are open to the possibility of a comeback, and surprisingly, Karl Stefanovic, 49, is her main cheerleader! “Karl often wonders what it would be like teaming up with Jess again. He knows how much Australia adores her,” a well-placed industry insider spills. “While…

It could go down as one of the boldest moves in brekkie TV history, with Nine's talent scouts eyeing off the one man who could take the Today show all the way to No. 1 – former unrise legend David Koch! And according to a well-placed insider, it seems Nine is trying to lure him over and have sent in Karl to do the sweet talking. “Nine sees him as their ultimate secret weapon – the timing couldn't be more perfect after his classy exit from Seven back in June,” the insider reveals exclusively to Woman's Day. “With Kochie's recent announcement about his new role as economic director with Compare the Market – the Australian price comparison website – the plan would be to initially get him on Today for…

Royal news The Duchess of Sussex is doing nothing to dispel the rumours that her marriage to Prince Harry is in serious trouble after stepping out on numerous occasions over the past few months without her enormous engagement ring. Once considered Megan's most prized possession, the last time she was seen in public wearing the stunning sparkler – which features a diamond from Botswana and two from Princess Diana's private collection and was designed by Harry himself – was in December 2022. Now, speculation is rife that it's just another indication that things aren't well between the US-based couple. In fact, one royal source suggests it's a grab for attention from the 42-year-old. “Meghan knows exactly what she's doing but she's assuming we're all a bit thick,” says the insider.…

Celebrity news HOT OFF THE PRESS Taking the spotlight! Despite just being a guest, international singing sensation Taylor Swift caused major scenes when she attended the wedding of Maid star Margaret Qualley and music producer Jack Antonoff. Margaret, 28, daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, and her nowhubby, Jack, 39, who has worked with Taylor, 33, on some of her biggest hits, were said to have wanted relatively low-key nuptials, but when you have a guest list that includes the Shake It Off songbird, Lana Del Rey, Zoe Kravitz and Charming Tatum, it was never going to be private! Chaos began on the Friday night rehearsal dinner before the big day, with fans swarming en masse outside the restaurant on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The atmosphere became so hectic, police had…