Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 39, 2024 i Woman's Day

Like most Aussies at the moment, I’m always looking for ways to reduce my household bills – and so is Australia’s thriftiest family! Wendy Gower from Victoria shares the cost-saving hacks she used to help her pay off her mortgage in four-and-a-half years in our interview on page 36. While we’re on a money-saving mission, our great value greens recipes on page 68 will make it easier for you to shop seasonally, slashing your grocery bill. And we wouldn’t normally encourage kids to skip school, but I think you’ll agree it was worth it to see how Patti Newton’s beloved grandson Monty is following in the footsteps of his famous poppy Bert Newton. We can’t wait to watch his new movie, Magic Beach! Enjoy! Laura Evans Deputy Editor…

Prince Harry has had a busy couple of weeks, from mingling with the Hollywood crowd at a charity event at Kevin Costner’s Santa Barbara estate to a jam-packed itinerary of high-profile events over in New York. Then, it was on to his native London for the annual WellChild Awards. And during all the prince’s very public appearances, it hasn’t gone unnoticed that his wife, Duchess Meghan, has been conspicuously absent as she continues to deal with the fallout from the damning Hollywood Reporter exposé that accused her of being “a dictator in heels” to her staff. Now a royal insider reveals that Harry, 40, has been relishing the freedom of being able to fulfil his duties solo, including speaking at the Halo Trust’s anti-landmine event in New York, where he…

Abba member Bjorn Ulvaeus has said I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do… again, this time to his partner of two years, Christina Sas. The Swedish pop icon, 79, and Christina, 51, tied the knot in her native Denmark, with the bride wearing a non-traditional green gown – and former Great British Bake Off star Sandi Toksvig officiating the ceremony! Bjorn met Christina in 2021, when she was working with Abba’s record label ahead of the launch of Abba’s Voyage, and they began dating shortly after he confirmed his 41-year marriage to music journalist Lena Kallersjo was over. Abba fans will know Bjorn’s first wife was his bandmate Agnetha Faltskog. They were married for eight years in the ’70s and share two children, Linda, 49, and Peter,…

Simon Baker’s on-again, off-again romance with a “mystery” blonde appears to be very much on again – and it turns out his Bondi-based girlfriend is a year younger than his daughter Stella! The 55-year-old actor is dating 30-year-old lifestyle photographer Bridgette Clark, with the pair spotted at Simon’s Tamarama house recently. They were also spied at the beach in Byron Bay, where Simon spends much of his time, last year, with his sons Claude, 25, and Harry, 23, joining them for the holiday.…

Only in Woman’s Day Getting a day off school when you’re eight is very exciting. But it isn’t the only reason little Monty Welsh is beaming as he poses alongside his grandmother, Patti Newton at Woman’s Day’s exclusive photoshoot. “I loved the experience,” says the Year 2 student. “I enjoy being in front of the camera.” And it shows! MINI MOVIE STAR Monty’s now looking forward to seeing himself on the big screen in upcoming Aussie movie Magic Beach, based on the classic book by Alison Lester, set to be released in January. “I love meeting new people and getting to know other actors,” says Monty, whose dream role would be “a lead in an action movie, like Tom Cruise!” With another movie part already lined up, which he can’t…

Only in Woman’s Day She was just a teenager when the nation fell in love with her as Samantha Kelly on much-loved Aussie sitcom Hey Dad..!, but all these years later, people still recognise Rachael Beck from a mile away! “I still get stopped in the street by people who tell me how much they adored the show,” she says. It’s been three decades since the show first aired, but it doesn’t feel all that long ago for the star. “I can’t believe it’s been 30 years,” she shares with a laugh, her eyes bright with nostalgia at Woman’s Day’s photoshoot in Sydney. “It was so loved by the Australian public.” As one of the standout stars, Rachael, 53, now a well-established actress and theatre performer, has fond memories of…

Ann De Hugard had just returned from a trip to India when she was greeted by her then-boyfriend at the airport with the devastating news her friend had been killed. “He told me Susan had been murdered and he’d kept all the newspapers for me to read. It was a real shock,” Ann tells Woman’s Day. “She was full of life, beautiful with a vibrant personality, always enjoying life.” Police believe Susan Bartlett, 28, was killed on January 10, 1977, in a brutal attack at her Easey Street home in Collingwood, Victoria, although her body and that of her housemate, Suzanne Armstrong, 27, weren’t found until three days later. Suzanne’s 16-month-old son, Gregory was left unharmed in his cot. Her first night back in Melbourne, Ann, now a writer, kept…

Boo Boo knows he’s irreplaceable AMANDA SAYS Boo Boo comes through and tells me he has passed. Boo Boo tells Debbie it was nothing she did that caused his passing – I feel his heart shut down. There is another guinea pig that is still living called Yogi. Yogi and Boo Boo were the best of friends and played together a lot, even though they had two different personalities. Yogi tells me he knew the moment that Boo Boo passed and he let out a piercing scream. Boo Boo tells me that there is a new guinea pig there now called Merlin. He’s happy Yogi has a friend and knows that no-one can replace him. Merlin sees Boo Boo around a lot. Debbie’s mum’s dad, Pa, loved animals and…

Flying into Queenstown Airport, you know you’re somewhere special. With the majestic Southern Alps as its backdrop, this town never fails to wow. And while it may be known for its ski slopes, Queenstown has so much to offer during the off-season, too. Anytime is the perfect time to visit, with activities for adrenaline seekers and those who just want to relax. TIP You can bring honey back into Australia, but you have to declare it at customs. WHAT TO DO There’s no shortage of activities to keep you enthralled in Queenstown – your only dilemma will be where to start! Get your heart rate up and see the sights of Lake Wakatipu on the KJet, a jet boat that hits top speeds of 95kph. It’s fun for all ages.…

That’s puppy love! Doggone these celebrity pooches are cute! Forget the latest designer handbags, our favourite A-listers can’t travel anywhere without their four-legged friends in tow – it’s lucky they’re as Instagrammable as their owners. It’s no wonder Tallulah fell head-overpaws for long-haired chihuahua Disco – the little pup is cute as a button! There’s nothing ruff about Katy’s love for her toy poodle Nugget, and judging by Nicole and Julian’s faces, they’re clearly meant for each other.…

Much of her life has been an open book, but chat show host Oprah Winfrey was so determined to stop a new documentary about her seeing the light of day, she paid millions to ban it! And now an insider speculates what might have been in filmmaker Kevin Macdonald’s doco that was making the star, 70, so nervous. “There are rumours that she clashed with Kevin over some of the topics he insisted on including,” a source says of Oprah, who was initially on board with the Apple TV+ project but wasn’t happy with the finished product. “It’s unlikely she would agree to addressing all those gay rumours about her and her best friend Gayle [King], but word is there was too much in there about her very private…

Ben Affleck is used to sharing his surname with his actor brother Casey, but now his second cousin Zac Affleck and wife Jennifer are name dropping him left, right and centre – despite the fact that they’ve never met! The pair star on The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives, and Jen in particular can’t seem to stop blabbing about the “distant” Affleck connection. “Zac’s dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little,” she says of father-in-law Dave, who is cousins with Ben. A source reveals the whole thing is “embarrassing” for Oscar winner Ben, adding, “He barely knows Zac so this is all starting to get uncomfortable now. He’s just hoping they don’t make it onto the next season!”…

Julia Roberts has had a complicated relationship with her older brother Eric for years, but his shock apology to her in his new memoir could finally mend old wounds. In 2018, actor Eric, 68, took credit for Julia’s Oscar-winning career in comments he’s now described as “asinine” in his book, Runaway Train: Or, The Story Of My Life So Far. And a source says the heartfelt move had Julia, 56, “in tears”. “It’s given her hope he has made amends.” Eric also expressed his remorse that “the biggest consequence” of his past drug addiction was losing his daughter, actress Emma Roberts, who is close to her famous aunt Julia.…

Former senior detective for the homicide squad Peter Hiscock tells Woman’s Day the new development in the cold case is a great relief. “I thought I would go to my grave with the case unsolved,” says the 77-year-old retiree. “I have lived and breathed that job every day since.” Peter, then 31, was one of the first officers on the scene and among a taskforce of detectives put on the case to track down the killer. There was no sign of forced entry into the house and blood was found through the house and in the bath, indicating the killer had stayed in the house for some time and washed. Detectives interviewed hundreds of the women’s friends and colleagues, sex offenders who lived in the area and men who had…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q Last year my brother passed away. We’d had discussions regarding a will, which he said he’d made. I’ve been unable to find his will and would like to know if he left one so I can settle his business and put him to rest. Has he found peace? Douglas MITCHELL SAYS Your brother comes through from Spirit straight away. He is saying, “thank you” for everything you’ve been doing to honour his wishes. He loves you and he supports the choices you’ve been making since his passing. Your brother tells me he does not want you to worry about his will. He says he did make one, but someone has taken or destroyed it. Your…

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Crispy flathead tacos A refreshing feed complete with smoky chilli slaw Edited extract from The Fishmonger’s Son by Anthony Yotis & Laura di Florio Yotis (Plum, $44.99). Photography by Mark Roper. MAKES 8 Place 1 x quantity seasoned flour in a deep bowl. Coat 8 small flathead fillets (600g total) with skin off in the flour and set aside on some baking paper. Combine 1 carrot ( julienned), ¼ cabbage (shredded), ½ finely sliced red onion, in a bowl and dress them with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, add some smoked chilli oil here. Combine and set aside. Wrap 8 soft tacos…

Exclusive interview! James Tobin, 44, says growing up watching the original The Great Outdoors in the ’90s was a huge reason why he fell in love with the idea of being a television presenter. “Roaming the world and seeing all of these incredible places, being able to show everyone how exciting they are and being able to do it and call it a job,” he says. So James, this is literally your dream gig? Yeah, it really is [laughs]. In the first episode, I visit Route 66 in the US and that’s literally a dream come true! Where do you want to go next? I’m half German and I’ve always wanted to be able to say I’ve worked in Germany and I’ve never worked out a way to do that.…

Georgie Gardner was seen crying in her car after being locked in a long phone conversation last week, after reports surfaced of a “heated incident” involving the veteran newsreader and a junior female producer on the show. The tense standoff reportedly occurred at Nine’s Sydney studio over the Saturday night news bulletin. Network bosses allegedly launched an investigation after an anonymous complaint was filed against Georgie, 54, with rumours swirling there may well have been two separate incidents implicating the broadcaster. BAD DAY AT WORK Behind the scenes, one well-placed insider reveals what really happened. “She arrived on set that day in a mood and before hitting the newsdesk, she reportedly had cross words with her EP [executive producer] over their scriptwriting not being up to scratch, it’s then alleged…

Prince Harry’s return to the UK was a hot topic last week, and we hear his cousin Zara Tindall used it as a chance to try and orchestrate a long-overdue peace treaty with his big brother William! “Zara figured there couldn’t be a better time for her to try and broker peace,” an insider tells Woman’s Day of her attempts to end the years-long feud between the royal brothers. “Zara feels she’s the only one who can get through to both of them.” Though Prince William, 42, has ignored Harry’s previous visits back to London since he quit the royal family, his recent resharing of a social media post to wish Harry a happy 40th birthday was a sign he has softened. And the source says their cousin Zara, 43,…

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher after the backlash they faced for supporting their That ’70s Show friend, Danny Masterson, ahead of his rape conviction. Now Ashton, 46, is facing another scandal as old footage of him talking about good friend Diddy’s “weird” parties resurfaces, while the jailed rapper awaits his sex trafficking trial. And an insider says the latest controversy is too much for Ashton and Mila’s marriage to handle. “They’re on a break right now,” a source says. “Mila’s had her suspicions about him cheating in the past, so it’s been a fear he would do the same to her. The stories about what went on at Diddy’s parties are hard to hear.”…

Missing in action The news that Kate Ritchie was taking a sudden break from her breakfast radio show Fitzy & Wippa With Kate Ritchie on Nova FM in Sydney immediately set off alarm bells. The news comes just weeks after the star was snapped looking worse for wear as she arrived at an event in Sydney. And a radio insider confirms to Woman’s Day that the 46-year-old has indeed been struggling. “The break should have been organised by her management earlier but those calls never came. I think it was an afterthought to take this time off. However, it really was the right time,” shares a radio insider. “If Kate thought juggling her life during her previous show, Kate, Tim & Marty at drivetime was hard, she had another thing…

Since they made their big red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival just weeks ago, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon have been flaunting their love from Europe to New York and now back in their LA neighbourhood. And their smitten appearances recently have only fuelled the whispers that a wedding is next for Brad, 60, and Ines, 31! “Brad and Ines both feel like they’ve met their soulmate,” an insider told Us Weekly. HERE COMES THE BRIDE The actor and the jewellery executive have gone from strength to strength since they began dating two years ago, with Ines moving into Brad’s mansion earlier this year. And recent reports that Ines has asked her work contacts to sign non-disclosure agreements to protect her relationship with Brad is yet another…

COURT CENTRED Huxley Boag’s been playing tennis since he was three, following in the footsteps of his sisters, Zola, 15, and Escher, 14, who are both competitive players who’ve trained alongside Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, and brother Wolfe, 11, who is a talented golfer. “I like doing lots of different moves and smashing the ball past my dad,” seven-year-old Huxley tells Woman’s Day. “I love bashing massive forehands!” Encouraging their children’s love of sport, the family have built a tennis court at their Hobart home and Huxley practises on it every day. His dream is to “be a professional and get a collection of massive trophies”. STICKING AROUND Felix Whetton, five, from Perth, has been holding a hockey stick since he was two. Perhaps not surprising, since his dad Jake…

TIP Follow up with a gel or foam cleanser for a refreshing double cleanse. ADD SOME ZEST Massage this lemon-infused balm over nails and cuticles. It’s power-packed full of natural ingredients, while vitamin E, sunflower oil and cocoa seed butter work their magic to soften skin. 1 Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme $16 BUTTER UP Soothe parched lips with this award-winning balm with a dreamy buttery formula that deeply hydrates with a glossy glowing finish. It’s enriched with plant-derived butter to help seal in moisture. Pop on throughout the day as needed, or use as a conditioning overnight mask. 2 Summer Friday Lip Butter Balm in Iced Coffee $40 HANDY HELPER Give your hands some TLC with this nourishing balm that’s rich in nutritious natural olive, almond, shea and…

UPSIDE-DOWN NOODLE RICE BOWL Contrasting simple noodles, rice and veg with oozy spiced eggs and tangy Sichuan chilli oil is a real joy. SERVES 2 TOTAL TIME 18 MINUTES • 1 nest of vermicelli rice noodles (50g) • sesame oil • 1 x 320g packet of mixed stir-fry veg • olive oil • 30g unsalted cashew nuts • 2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce • 1 x 250g packet of cooked brown rice • 2 limes • 2 free-range eggs • curry powder • Sichuan chilli oil • ½ bunch of coriander (15g) 1 Rehydrate the noodles in a deep 16cm serving bowl according to the packet instructions, then drain, return to the bowl and toss in a little sesame oil. 2 Tip the stir-fry veg into a very hot…

Growing up, Cameron Daddo had a stutter. “I use it now as a reminder,” he says of the speech condition that he still has today. “It’s a reminder for a bunch of things, actually, but mostly to slow down and really think about what I’m saying. And not to worry so much about what other people are thinking.” Confidence and how to achieve it is something that Cameron is putting under the microscope in his book Keep It Smooth Life Lessons In Confidence. The award-winning actor, singer and broadcaster, 59, sat down for a series of intimate chats with notable Australians – Keith Urban, Marcia Hines, Michael O’Loughlin and Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald, Indira Naidoo and Alyssa Healy among others – to find out what pearls of wisdom they’ve learnt about…

When the offer came through to appear on the third season of Ten’s hit comedy game show Taskmaster Australia, the 34-year-old stand-up star and comedian says it was a no-brainer to sign on. “I’m such a huge fan,” they tell Woman’s Day. “We don’t get too many loose shows in Australia.” What’s the most valuable thing you bring to the series? I have absolutely zero shame in doing almost anything for a laugh. It’s a problem in the rest of my life, but quite useful in Taskmaster Australia. Who do you think is your biggest competition? Myself. It was a fight to not constantly be putting Tom Cashman in a headlock and giving him a noogie. It’s just so easy to be mean to him, and it feels good when…