Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 29, 2024 i Woman's Day

JULIE’S SIX-FIGURE PAYDAY Julie Goodwin is dancing all the way to the bank! Our source says that despite injury preventing her from making her debut on the dancefloor, Julie, 53, is still “absolutely” entitled to her sign-on fee. “The sign-on fee is like a salary, ultimately it doesn’t matter when they are eliminated, or in this case, are forced to sit out, they take that money home regardless,” tells our insider, adding Julie’s pay cheque would definitely be six figures. Contract crisis This year’s celebrity dancers were forced to sign tough contracts with secret clauses placed into the agreements that prohibit the talent from going on other reality series for three months after Dancing ends. “Seven likes to make sure their talent is exclusive for as long as possible and…

Forget self-care and charging her crystals, perennial party girl Kate Moss is back to her old self! The model, 50, danced so wildly at Stevie Nicks’ BST gig at London’s Hyde Park that she ripped her black and gold dress. “Kate was the life and soul of the party at BST,” a source told The Sun. “She looked like she was drinking lager and was laughing and dancing with her daughter Lila and her mum Linda.” The night got the better of Kate, who reportedly left before the end of Stevie’s set. “She was helped out by BST staff, who got her down the stairs and out to a waiting car,” the source adds.…

Drama is part of its DNA but Married At First Sight 2025 is in complete chaos! First the show’s executive producer quit just before filming was about to kick off and now the series has been rocked by a casting crisis. According to Yahoo Lifestyle, a number of the cast have either dropped out or been axed for having “the wrong intentions”, with too many wannabe influencers and OnlyFans stars applying! A few weeks ago, one groom even took to a Reddit feed and offered to leak storylines once filming kicked off – leaving producers to swiftly terminate his contract. Meanwhile, the experts have been spotted flying into Sydney for filming.…

They’re known for their infectious spirit and love of adventure on Travel Guides Australia but when they’re not exploring the wonders of the world, Matt and Brett say they have the same domestic squabbles as the rest of us! “Matt uses every saucepan, every spoon, everything that we have in the kitchen just to cook something simple,” Brett shares. Matt says with a laugh, “Brett’s a clean-asyou-go kind of guy but that’s the raw end of the deal for me, because I could be still washing up my mess till midnight, while Brett just decided to make a simple cheese on toast.” ‘We are not actors, so what you see is what everyone gets’ But despite the occasional bit of bickering, the couple say they couldn’t be happier, and they…

Only in Woman’s Day She is arguably one of the finest athletes in modern times, with her trademark cool head and razor-sharp focus that has earned her world records and Olympic gold medals. But swimming faster than anyone on the planet is not the only talent Australian sporting sensation Ariarne Titmus has up her sleeve. When Woman’s Day caught up with swimming’s 23-year-old leading lady just weeks out from her second Olympic campaign, the reigning champion from Tokyo in the 200m and 400m freestyle, and the current world record holder in the same events, is back in her other happy place – the kitchen, cooking up one almighty storm. “It’s the first time I’ve lived out of home, and having my own place suddenly feels like I’m all grown up,”…

KENNEDY Countless family tragedies led Ted Kennedy to come up with the concept of the “Kennedy Curse” after he was in a car accident that killed his 28-year-old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne in 1969. In the last 80 years, many Kennedy family members have died in shocking or unlikely circumstances from plane crashes, skiing accidents to drug overdoses as well as the famous assassinations of President John F Kennedy in 1963, and Senator Robert F Kennedy five years later. Untimely heart attacks have also plagued the family and in 2020 Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her eight-year-old son, Gideon, were found dead after a canoeing accident. The deaths of JFK Jr and his wife Caroline in 1999 in a plane crash remains one of the most baffling. “It’s common for…

Bailey’s back with his grandparents AMANDA SAYS Bailey shows me that he passed about two years ago at the age of 10, and says the vet missed a great big tumour. Bailey came in as a puppy and loved his family of his human dad and two human sisters. He brings through Harvey the labrador – the two lived together and were great mates despite being very different personalities. They talk about fishing and show me that they lived most of their lives beside the ocean. Helen’s mum and dad also come through. Bailey knew them both and loved them as they often visited. Other dogs come through including two German shepherds – Siska and Gem – and an Irish setter called Shamus. Bailey talks about his human dad and…

Fifteen Love SUNDAY, 8.30PM, ABC If there’s a Wimbledon-shaped hole in your life, this British drama could fill it. Teen tennis prodigy Justine suffers a career-ending tragedy at the French Open. Five years later, she seems to have healed, but her peace is shattered when her old coach Glenn returns. When Justine makes an explosive allegation against him, the stately world of tennis is rocked by lies and deceit. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars FRIDAY, STAN Season finale It’s the season nine finale, and things are down to the wire for our three remaining queens with the most Beautiful Benefactress badges. The terrific trio will compete for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame, but more importantly, a $296,000 prize for their chosen charity. Which stars will be…

Making memories A beaming Princess Charlotte watched on in awe as her mum, the Princess of Wales, received a standing ovation at the Wimbledon men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. In a moving moment, the crowds on Centre Court erupted in joyous applause as Her Royal Highness led Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Middleton to their front-row seats in the royal box. CROWD-PLEASERS “When [Kate] usually comes in, she walks down the steps and into her seat. She doesn’t normally stand and wave. But she stood for a while and took it all in. For her to acknowledge it and take in the applause was special,” photographer Karwai Tang, who captured the moment, reveals. “She seemed to look no different from the last Wimbledon. It felt…

More than just friends? Last month she was spotted hanging out with The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White and now Dakota Johnson has been spotted spending time with good friend Pedro Pascal! But the one person Dakota, 34, hasn’t been seen with is rumoured on-and -off fiance, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, which begs the question – are Dakota and Chris more off than on? The daughter of Melanie Griffiths looked like she was in handsome Pedro’s enthral as the pair hung out at the Stevie Nicks concert in London, alongside friends Cara Delevingne and Anya Taylor-Joy. Holding hands and whispering to each other, Pedro, 49, who is believed to be single, couldn’t stop gazing at Dakota. Pedro and Dakota first fuelled dating rumours earlier this year when they were photographed sharing a…

Wimbledon is known for being one of the top tennis tournaments in the world, and it has the star-studded crowds to prove it! This year’s event was no exception, with everyone from Hollywood movie stars to the Queen of England turning up to sip on a Pimm’s, snack on strawberries and cream and watch some world-class tennis. Over in London to film the eighth Mission Impossible movie, Tom Cruise spent his day off happily taking in the men’s final action a few seats over from British actor Benedict Cumberbatch. Fresh from celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary, Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder had an “incredible day” at Wimbledon. The couple watched on as Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic, with the actress even looking the part in her tennis-inspired Gucci polo…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I lost my husband after nursing him at home with cancer. I miss him dearly. I’ve struggled health-wise and am distressed. Should I get a dog to keep me company? Wendy MITCHELL SAYS WDW2429_29JUL24_1 Your lovely husband is coming through with so much love for you. He is holding a single red rose and tells me it’s for you because you are his soulmate. He is saying thank you for all the love, comfort and care you gave him – especially toward the end. He does not want you to worry about your health. He is watching over you and sending comfort and healing energy. Your husband says he will send a little dog – possibly a miniature/toy poodle into…

Australians love an overseas holiday, but one thing we don’t enjoy is the crushing jet lag that can sometimes follow. In fact, sleep scientist Dr Carmel Harrington says that even small-scale time zone changes (such as adjustments for daylight saving) can affect our circadian rhythm. However, there is one simple thing that can help you get back on track – light. Words: Amber Bramble. “When we wake up in the morning and are exposed to light, we set our biological clock for the next 24 hours,” explains Dr Harrington. “Roughly speaking, the effect of morning light is that it advances the clock to earlier wake and sleep times, while evening and night light delays the clock. During dim light or darkness we start to produce melatonin to get to sleep…

I never thought I’d be one for a themed cruise, however as I ascended the ramp at Circular Quay in Sydney among a sea of suitcases and cowboy hats, getting ready to board the Royal Caribbean’s Cruisin’ Country cruise, I was pretty damn intrigued. And once on board, I have to say that curiosity and constant feeling of excitement did not let up until the anchor went back down a week later. JAMBOREE AT SEA From the minute the Brilliance Of The Seas ship set sail out of Sydney Harbour, the festivities kicked off with a cowboy boot. There were linedancing classes, bingo, trivia, karaoke and live shows from Australia’s best country music acts in every pocket of the ship. There were also two pools (one adults-only, which was very…

The matches on day 13 of Wimbledon are usually fairly riveting to watch, but onlookers near the royal box couldn’t help but be distracted by the very cosy antics of Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale! After embracing each other in the stands, the actor from Down Under and the British actress continued to put on a flirty display throughout the game – holding hands and whispering into each other’s ears for the whole crowd to see. FLIRTFEST IN THE STANDS An insider says, “It was going to take something pretty spectacular to draw eyes away from Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts at Wimbledon, but Hugh and Kate canoodling was more than onlookers could ask for!” Kate, who turns 51 this week, and Hugh, 55, go way back, having starred together…

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, six, were watching from home in personalised football shirts but Prince George, 10, scored the top spot with dad, Prince William, 42, front and centre at the nailbiting Euro Cup Final between England and Spain in Berlin! Not only did the pair wear matching ties, they also had matching looks of horror as Spain took home the trophy! It all ended with an adorable hug though! CHARLES & CAMILLA INCOMING! Mark your calendars, the King and Queen have confirmed their visit to Samoa and Australia in October! It will be Charles’ 15th visit to the country in an official capacity and the pair are only planning to visit Canberra and NSW, in a slimmed-down itinerary.…

Forget a relaxing break, Allison Langdon’s Fiji holiday quickly turned into a nightmare when a woman took to TikTok to slam her for receiving special treatment on a Qantas flight! Aussie mum Courtney complained that Ally, 45, her husband Mike Willesee Jr and their two kids Mack, seven, and Scout, four, who were seated in economy, were given extra privileges, such as wine and access to First Class toilets, despite others in economy being turned down for both. But some were quick to debunk the rant, pointing out that Ally was seen checking in to Qantas business class and likely had special privileges due to her frequent flyer status.…

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There’s an earthy scent and the air’s filled with the calls of sellers, spruiking their wares. In the midst of the hubbub Jacquie Azizi negotiates her wheelbarrow around the piles of fresh vegies, waving to stallholders who’ve become friends over the years. Paddy's wholesale market in Flemington, NSW, is a different world to the sterile aisles of the supermarket and, after 26 years of coming here, it’s one Jacquie, 63, would never replace. “I loved the vibe, I always have,” she tells Woman’s Day. Part of a growing number of food co-ops in Australia, Jacquie is rostered to come to the market once every three months to buy fruit and vegetables for her Inner West, Sydney, group. SENSE OF COMMUNITY Back home she divvies up her bulk buys into 12…

With the shortest day of the year behind us you can bet on one thing, spring is on the near horizon! For much of the country however, we do still have the coldest couple of months to get through. If you’ve been planning some big garden projects – paving, a deck, pathways or a pond – anything that involves a bit more hard work, then now is the perfect time to get cracking without breaking too much of a sweat. THINGS TO DO Pruning of many plants can be done now, however it’s all about the timing. Ideally this should only be done at a time when newer buds won’t be impacted by frost, so if your area is prone to late frosts hold off for a month or so.…

SLOW ROAST APRICOT CHICKEN & COUSCOUS SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS + RESTING COOK 3¼ HOURS • 2kg whole chicken • 40g sachet French onion soup mix • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp ground cumin • ¼ cup olive oil • 1kg desiree potatoes, halved (quartered if large) • 2 red onions, peeled, cut into 2cm wedges • 400g can apricot halves in juice COUSCOUS • 1½ cups couscous • 250g cherry tomatoes, quartered • ½ bunch coriander, chopped 1 Preheat oven to 150°C. Rub chicken all over with combined soup mix, spices and 2 tbsp oil. Truss legs together with kitchen string. 2 In a large roasting pan, toss potatoes and onion in rest of oil. Push to edges. Rest chicken in centre. Roast 2½ hours. 3…

HE’S NO MUG! PRINCE WILLIAM There’s nothing worse than someone pinching your fave mug! Aware of the dangers of shared kitchens, the RAF gave Wills this personalised cup to ensure he doesn’t lose it! Double trouble FIFI BOX Radio star Fifi was thinking out of the box when it came to getting a birthday present for her daughter Daisy. The mother-of-two gifted her this inflatable twin LOL doll to celebrate turning five! THREE UGGS FULL! EMMA THOMPSON What’s a bit of fleece between friends? Emma seems to have pinched some wool for her ugg boots from her Three Bags Full co-stars (the sheep, not Hugh Jackman) to warm her feet between takes. Having a tasty time! SETH ROGAN Actor and comedian Seth was sandwiched between two mustard-coated friends at a…