Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 41, 2024 i Woman's Day

This week, our issue is filled with stories of incredible women. We pay tribute to TV star Fiona MacDonald (p30), who sadly lost her battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) earlier this month, after an inspiring mission to raise awareness for other sufferers right until the very end. We also chat to RecipeTin Eats sensation Nagi Maehashi (p22) who, despite being an international bestseller, says her greatest achievement is her Sydney-based food bank. And last but certainly not least, we had the pleasure of meeting Aussie mum Karin (p35), whose fundraising walk for premmie babies, inspired by her own experience with son Robbie, is raising vital funds for other parents and bubs in need. Erin Holohan Editorial Director…

They’d only been married three months when they started their TV journey, but The Block has been no honeymoon for Mimi and Kristian! “We knew it was going to be the ultimate test, regardless of whether we’d been married for a few months or years,” Mimi, 28, tells Woman’s Day. “Even if you went on with your mum, who you’ve known your whole life, there are always going to be elements of the show that make everything so hard.” “The show definitely threw in a few tests for us,” says Kristian. “But I think if you can get through that, you can get through anything.” “In that kind of pressure cooker, you can’t really think and control everything,” Mimi tells Woman’s Day. And this week, the couple are seriously struggling.…

Isla Fisher was snapped taking an embarrassing tumble outside London celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse last week, and it’s left fans worried she may be burning the candle at both ends following her split from husband Sacha Baron Cohen. A friend tried to steady the star, but the uneven cobblestones had other plans. The 48-year-old – who announced in April that she and Sacha, 52, had filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage and three children – had been partying with friends, including Sienna Miller. The stumbling star, who was helped into a taxi by security, seems to be embracing the single life. In June, she was also caught looking a little worse for wear as she left another party in London. While it’s likely just a case of high…

HER BIGGEST FEAR Just nine when her father, Elvis Presley, passed away of a heart attack aged 42, Lisa Marie revealed the realisation hit her that she was now “stuck” with her mum, Priscilla. Waking up on the morning of August 16, 1977, Lisa Marie knew something was off. Running to her father’s room at his Graceland estate, she was stopped from entering. Going to his bathroom, she saw Elvis on the ground. Sadly, it wasn’t the first time the youngster had seen her dad in a state of distress. “There were so many times that I found him down on the floor or unable to control his body very well. It was the barbiturates,” she noted. “They were standing over him, moving him around and trying to work on…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchellcoombes.com Q Two of my adult grandsons have left the family on very bad terms, while their youngest brother retains good family ties. Have the eldest two discarded us completely? Devastated MITCHELL SAYS I have a wonderful lady in spirit from your mother’s side talking to me. She knows how upset you are about the tension in your family. I’m told that of the two eldest grandsons, one of them seems to be emotionally manipulating the other by filling his head with nonsense. Deep down in their hearts I don’t feel that they have discarded you. I keep hearing this older lady saying, “Try not to worry. Give it time, they’ll eventually soften and come around.” I’m picking up that December and…

Savvy’s spirit shines on AMANDA SAYS Savvy comes through and tells me she has passed. She was misdiagnosed at first, but when she was diagnosed, she knew Brenda did all she could to help her. Savvy was her own independent person and would only allow herself to be picked up on her terms. Savvy shows me she loved to go for walks with Brenda. She knew exactly when Brenda was due home from work and would wait at a pole down the road and the two would walk home together. Savvy loved her human daddy and sister, and sometimes her fur sister Yodi. These two had a bit of a love-hate relationship, but Yodi does miss Savvy. Yodi tells me she is an only cat now and it needs…

BEAN & BEEF BUNLESS BURGERS SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 40 MINS + REFRIGERATION • 300g beef mince • 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed, mashed coarsely • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp ground cumin • ¼ cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese • 1 red onion, coarsely grated • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 egg • 1 cup crushed gluten-free plain rice crackers • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 small ripe tomatoes, chopped • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra to serve • 2 small avocados • 1 tbsp lime juice • 1 iceberg lettuce • sweet potato fries, to serve 1 Combine beef, beans, paprika, cumin, cheddar, onion, garlic, egg and crackers in a large bowl. Season. Shape mixture into 6…

When cake queen Katherine Sabbath was growing up, a stutter threatened to stifle her social life. But she soon found a secret weapon to bond with people – sweet treats! Now she’s wowing the judges with them on the second season of Dessert Masters. Are you excited about taking on Dessert Masters? It’s always such a momentous thing, embarking on a challenge that’s completely new to you and then seeing that play out on television with Australia is really exciting but a little bit daunting, too. Do you still get nervous being on TV? I always am nervous at the beginning because so many eyes are on you, you’re not in your state of flow. At home I’ve got my podcast on, I can listen to music, I can snack,…

Proud mum moment It was Chaz Bono’s time to shine as he took to the red carpet with mum Cher, who was proud as punch at the premiere of his new horror film, Little Bites. A feed fit for a Queen! Milking the attention This baby manatee had Queen Mary smitten on her royal tour of Brazil, where she visited the National Institute of Amazonian Research. Couch potato! Potato by name, potato by nature! Hamish’s kitty looked like the cat that got the cream as his dad carried him around in a T-shirt made in his honour. Shining bright There were stars in the sky and the eyes of their adoring fans as Coldplay took to the stage in Brooklyn for an unforgettable performance. A sweet day out My Big…

For the first time, King Charles has started eating lunch – something the busy monarch previously deemed a “luxury”. As he continues treatment for cancer, the 75-year-old has taken the advice of his doctor, aides and wife, Queen Camilla, 77, adding a small meal to his routine. And only the best will do for the King! Says a source, “He now eats half an avocado to sustain him through the day. It’s important, particularly if you have got an illness.”…

Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler had been spending time apart, and split rumours only intensified when the model was snapped dining with Liam Hemsworth on October 1 – with her actor beau nowhere in sight. But sources say the 23-year-old model’s concerned mum Cindy Crawford, 58, sees Austin as her dream son-in-law and is doing everything in her power to steer them back together – which explains why the pair were pictured back together and holding hands in New York on October 5. An insider says, “Cindy’s frustrated with her daughter’s behaviour and thinks she’s not trying hard enough to make the relationship work. Everyone goes through ups and downs, and Cindy knows they have to work at it.” According to the Hollywood spy, Cindy thinks Austin’s a total sweetheart…

It may be known for its drama and fierce competition, but behind the scenes of The Voice Australia, it seems the tension runs even deeper than anyone thought. Now, a contestant from the current season has spilled the backstage details on what it’s really like to work with the star-studded coaching line-up – and let’s just say it’s not as glamorous as it appears on TV. “They sell you this dream of being mentored by these huge names, but honestly, it felt so shallow,” the disgruntled contestant told Yahoo Lifestyle. “The coaches barely have time for you,” adds the contestant, who was disappointed that they did not form a connection with their coach. MAJOR COACHING ISSUE The singing hopeful, who has remained anonymous, confessed that they weren’t the only one…

When the time comes for Matt Young and Olivia Benic to share their love story with newborn son Henry one day, “I can just tell him to go and watch it on TV,” Matt jokes to Woman’s Day. The couple will celebrate three years together this month after meeting on the reality series Farmer Wants A Wife. “It was my birthday when we met, so we combine the time that we met with my birthday and make it a fun celebration,” shares new mum Olivia, 26. And this year they’ll have a cute plus-one – much to the surprise of Farmer fans! “After being on Farmer, we realised we wanted to keep some things private. We just wanted to keep this pregnancy for us,” Olivia tells Woman’s Day. “We told…

Karin Vosmansky’s pregnancy was plagued by morning sickness, swelling and pain but as a firsttime mum, she didn’t realise her symptoms indicated something was wrong. Then in January 2007, eight weeks before she was due, Karin was rushed to hospital after a blood test flagged a serious issue. “Over Christmas, I was in excruciating pain,” recalls Karin, 48, from Melbourne. “My central nervous system and liver had started to shut down and if I hadn’t reached the hospital that day, neither Robbie nor I would have made it.” Karin had the potentially fatal HELLP Syndrome, a variant of pre-eclampsia, and was given an emergency caesarean. Still very unwell, Karin was placed into intensive care and didn’t see her son for the first three days of his life. Tiny Robbie weighed…

Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Feelings aroused by an injustice could reach a crescendo this week, but think before you speak. Controlling these high-energy stars may be a challenge, but with a little luck, they’ll help to propel you into a positive, philosophical space. Good times await! STAR TIP Saturday’s practical stars could spark some clever cost-cutting ideas. DANNII MINOGUE Happy 53rd birthday to the performer for October 20! Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Don’t worry if you feel antisocial, by next week you’ll be raring to go. Use this calm cosmic lull to pull back and do a little soul searching. If you’ve been feeling dissatisfied or restless, start discussing the big picture. An idea that you’ve been mulling over might just work. STAR…

As much as we’d love our favourite red lipstick to last a lifetime, all beauty products have an expiry date. To find out what it is, look closely at the packaging. You’ll spot a tiny image of an open pot with a symbol such as “12M” next to it – indicating that the product’s lifespan is around 12 months after opening. Using skincare and makeup products long after the expiry date can lead to irritation, breakouts, and in some cases, infection. No thanks! However, by storing products correctly and culling often, you can keep both your complexion and space in check. “Regularly revisiting and de-cluttering your own collection will keep it manageable and ensure your beauty routine is both efficient and enjoyable,” says Nica Marcello, Revlon’s national education manager. From…

LAYERED ORANGE MATCHA CAKE SERVES 10 PREP 15 MINS COOK 30 MINS Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and line 2 x 20cm round cake pans. In a jug, combine ½ cup warm milk and 3 matcha green teabags. Set aside 5 mins to infuse. Meanwhile, in a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 250g softened butter and 1 ¼ cups caster sugar together until creamy. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well. Beat in 2 tsp vanilla. Squeeze liquid from teabags, discard. Fold 2 ¾ cups sifted self-raising flour into creamed mixture alternately with combined milk and ½ cup orange juice. Stir in 2 tsp grated orange zest. Divide between pans. Bake 25-30 mins until cooked when tested. Rest in pan 10 mins before turning onto…

After wowing the world, Australian circus artist Tara Boom and the rest of La Clique’s cast are bringing their award-winning cabaret variety show back to Oz. Is it great to be back home, bringing this show to your fellow Aussies? Performing overseas is great. But I cannot wait to be jumping in the ocean, Bunnings sausage in hand while introducing my cast to the fine dining potential of chicken salt. What will Aussie audiences love most about this production? Australia invented the “shoey” so let’s face it, we’re a wild bunch. Using this as a cultural litmus test, I think audiences will go mad for David Pereira’s shaving cream act! But what is extra exciting about this 20th anniversary season is La Clique is combining their new generation of performers…

PUNK PRINCE MATT SMITH Wow… now that’s a Mohawk! The one-time Crown star has traded in Prince Philip’s suave suits for this punk look for upcoming crime-thriller Caught Stealing, which is out next year. Green with envy HEIDI KLUM The model seemingly went straight to the source for inspiration for her next scary Halloween costume, with a visit to Maleficent at Disneyland Resort in California. Could she go as the classic Disney villain? We’ll have to wait and see! Paw-fect moment! NAOMI WATTS The stars of sweet drama The Friend, Naomi and Bing the Great Dane, posed for a paw-sitively cute photo together at the film’s New York premiere. BEN’S MINI-ME BEN AFFLECK In a matching suit and with some very familiar aviators, Samuel, 12, was…

DAVID BECKHAM Talk about main-character energy! David has admitted he gets so obsessed with TV shows he will often transform himself into their central characters! From going gangster as Robert’s Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver, complete with a mohawk, to rocking a flat cap in tribute to Cillian’s character Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, he even morphed into Jeremy for Clarkson’s Farm. Surely Victoria’s favourite has to be Brad in Fight Club, though? Hollywood, give the man a job!…

Hugh Jackman’s life since his divorce last year has been nothing short of a magical mystery tour. From sparring with mates like Ryan Reynolds to comparing his cheese on toast to an emoji, his social media posts have made his fans laugh, cry and even had some calling for a wellness check! But despite the highs and lows of his crazy movie star life – and being linked to an array of eligible ladies, including Katie Holmes and Sutton Foster – friends say the Deadpool & Wolverine star has been focused on rebuilding his life after the heartbreaking end of his 27-year marriage with Deborra-lee Furness, 68, a year ago. “You don’t just walk away from that and sail into the sunset,” says a long-time pal. “Hugh’s been serious about…

Crack open the Bolly! Three decades on, the stars of iconic ’90s TV comedy Absolutely Fabulous are reuniting for a documentary to celebrate the British series. Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out will see the original cast members Jennifer Saunders (Edina ‘Eddie’ Monsoon), Joanna Lumley (Patsy Stone), Julia Sawalha (Saffron ‘Saffy’ Monsoon) and Jane Horrocks (Bubble) spill secrets on the beloved show. “It was a fabulous wander down memory lane by actresses who only have the faintest grip on reality,” says Joanna, 78, who reveals in the doco that she and Jennifer, 66, didn’t gel at first. “I rang my agent and said, ‘I don’t think Jennifer wants me... Do you think you can get me out of this?’”…

Nagi Maehashi’s beloved golden retriever isn’t at the RecipeTin Meals kitchen today. Despite being an important member of the team, or as Nagi jokes, “a little too iconic”, Dozer always has to be locked in the office when he’s at the food bank she runs and he makes his displeasure very much known. “He just barks and barks because he just wants to be with us,” Nagi tells Woman’s Day. “But let’s not feel too bad, he lives a pretty good life!” Fans of the Sydney-based food blogger, cookbook author and occasional MasterChef guest judge understand the vital role Dozer plays as “taste-tester” for Nagi’s hugely popular RecipeTin Eats. TASTES DELICIOUS Last week when Woman’s Day was set to visit the not-for-profit HQ, Nagi had to cancel as two…

1957 – 2024 She could light up a room with her trademark infectious laugh and was genuinely adored by all. And as glowing tributes continue to pour in for beloved TV star and proud mum-of-two Fiona MacDonald, who tragically lost her battle on October 3 against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) aged just 67, it can now be revealed plans are already afoot for the much-loved sweetheart of the small screen to be inducted into the Logie Hall Of Fame. It comes as Fiona’s grieving family, including sisters Kylie Thynne and long-time Hey Hey It’s Saturday co-host Jacki MacDonald, as well as sons Rafe and Harry, are “hugging each other tight”. “Fiona was an incredible writer and has touched so many people by being raw and honest about living with MND,”…

Ever since Jenny Ware and Lynne Boyd met they have been inseparable. “We were walking back to the train station and she said, ‘this is the first time I have laughed since Colin died’,” Lynne says, when she and Jenny meet Woman’s Day. Jenny agrees. “My world changed from that day and now Lynne is unable to get rid of me!” she jokes. Six years and lots of laughs and tears later, the pair have spent hours bonding over their shared experience of losing their life partners, who were both in the armed services. Jenny’s husband of 51 years, Colin, served in the Australian and British Navies for 20 years, while Lynne’s husband, Arthur ‘Chicka’ Boyd, fought in Vietnam in the sixties. The women met at a War Widows Guild…

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