Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 46, 2024 i Woman's Day

Renee Zellweger is “doing her best to stay calm but inside she’s a wreck” spills an insider, as her boyfriend Ant Anstead reunited with his ex-wife Christina Hall, 41, to film reality show The Flip-Off. “Ant insists he’s doing this for their five-year-old son Hudson, who needs his parents to be supportive of each other, but it’s got Renee completely on edge.” Especially as Christina dragged Ant, 45, through family court when he and Renee first started dating in 2021. “She finds it difficult to trust Christina,” says an insider of the 55-year-old Bridget Jones star, who Woman’s Day revealed last week was already stressed over Ant’s company being accused of fraud.…

Ranger Stacey Thomson says she wishes she could regale Woman’s Day with tales of a luxury overseas trip or a flash party to celebrate her 60th birthday in August. But the Aussie TV icon who fronted children’s show Totally Wild for nearly 30 years shares she’s lucky enough to have the best gift of all at this stage of her life – contentment! NEW BEGINNINGS “I was surrounded by my family and friends, and celebrations went for about a week,” says the star, who says she’s exactly where she wants to be at 60. “I’m very content. A lot of people don’t like turning 30, 40 wasn’t too bad, 50 was getting serious, 60, I’m just embracing it now.” But Stacey admits when her 29-year run on Totally…

Jhob Drinkwater has been on a nine-month mission and it’s taken him into the middle of the “harsh and lonely” outback, wading through creeks and rivers with only his horse Girlie for company. But the 500 plus hours has been worth it. On October 19, Jhob married the love of his life, Sarah Ostini, with a gold wedding band made from gold he panned for and found himself. PRESSURE ON “The idea was originally a shot in the dark and I didn’t pin all my hopes on it because it was a hard stretch,” Jhob tells Woman’s Day. “But as the wedding date got closer and I had 7 grams, then 6 grams still to find the pressure was on.” From Hill End, an old gold mining town, Jhob…

James Reade loved a party. He marked big birthdays with fancy dress and surprise events and held an annual cousins day for his seven grandchildren. “James loved the fun of the surprise and sharing that with everyone,” says Di, his wife and partner of 35 years. It came as no surprise to her that when James was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2022 at age 71 he didn’t want a funeral. He wanted to be there so he could say goodbye to his family and friends himself. Tomorrow Funerals said they could help plan what’s known as a living wake. “James got quite excited about the idea,” Di says. “He said, ‘It will be my 72nd birthday in October. Let us make it the best party of my lifetime.’” The…

VITAMIN K Vitamin K plays a significant role in bone health by aiding in calcium absorption and bone mineralisation. Include foods rich in vitamin K, like leafy greens, liver, chicken, egg yolks and tempeh in your diet. FIBRE-RICH FOODS High-fibre foods like whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils), vegetables and fruits can aid in weight management, support healthy digestion and help stabilise blood sugar levels. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish (salmon, trout), walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds, can reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health. LEAN PROTEINS Lean sources of protein like poultry, fish, tofu and legumes can help maintain muscle mass and support weight management. HEALTHY FATS Include sources of healthy fats in your diet, such as fatty fish (rich in omega-3 fatty…

She touched down on our shores for the world premiere of Wicked earlier this month, and the 31-year-old singer and actress can’t stop raving about her magic new movie. How much pressure is there to bring a show as loved as Wicked to the big screen? There is always an incredible amount of pressure doing anything with something as beloved as Wicked. But I’m a diehard fan too. I love the show and this film takes the tradition of what we have loved over the past 20 years and finds new truths and new depth to the characters. I can’t wait for everyone to see it. I’m so proud of it. You won the part of Glinda against some stiff opposition. How did you feel when you were told…

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour and handed a death sentence at age 56. His pioneering research has saved thousands of lives, so he decided to turn himself into a human guinea pig and undergo experimental therapy. In his new book Brainstorm, Richard reveals his journey... What made you want to undergo experimental therapy and did anyone warn you off it? As scientists, we understand the potential benefits of this work are immense, but so are the risks. Together with my wonderful wife Katie (who is also a doctor) we wrote letters to the relevant parties to indicate that we were aware of the risks but thought it was a uniquely unusual position to be in and…

It has all the elements of a cinematic whodunnit – a couple vanish in remote bushland leaving behind a burnt-out campsite. But while there are no bodies, witnesses or clues, police become convinced that Russell Hill and Carol Clay have met with foul play. In his first book, In The Dead Of Night, veteran TV writer and producer Greg Haddrick explores how detectives undertook their painstakingly detailed investigation for more than a year before becoming convinced that Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was involved. “It was the strength of how good the investigation was that really underpinned my desire to write the book,” explains Greg, who lives in the NSW Southern Highlands. “The police started with nothing, which is very rare in this day and age when you usually have…

It was the touching hand on her back at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Day that revealed more than words ever could – Duchess Sophie has become one of the Princess of Wales’ closest allies and confidantes over the past year as she battled her cancer. “Kate has changed since the shock of her illness. She’s not as confident and was grateful to have someone like PR-savvy Sophie by her side,” a royal insider reveals of the two women. Her fifth public appearance since she revealed her cancer diagnosis, Kate looked emotional at the wreath-laying ceremony, with lip reader Jacqui Press revealing the princess turned to Prince William’s aunt and said, “You’re never quite ready for this,” to which Sophie replied, “Yes, absolutely.” And sources say Sophie’s care extends behind the…

A movie insider says Chris Hemsworth, 41, and Halle Berry, 58, have been “getting on famously” while filming their new movie Crime 101 in Los Angeles and it’s set tongues wagging! “There’s been nothing untoward happening, but Chris has been in a fantastic mood, cracking everyone up,” says the spy. “Halle’s clearly in awe of him, as is everyone who gets up close to him, but [her long-term boyfriend] Van [Hunt] has been on set most of the time so Chris’ wife can rest easy.” The source says while 48-year-old Elsa, who’s back home in Byron, “trusts Chris implicitly and knows he wouldn’t intentionally embarrass her, it’s always hard seeing him cosy up to someone as gorgeous as Halle when she’s a whole ocean away.”…

It’s official, My Kitchen Rules has its first-ever mother-son team in the final! Caz and Fergus have made history, and they still can’t quite believe it! “It feels incredible,” Caz gushes, still in disbelief. “We entered the competition hoping to get through the first round. Making it this far is like a dream come true.” Fergus agrees, “We were honestly gobsmacked. There were a few tears when we realised we’d made it!” RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Caz and Fergus faced off against mother-daughter duo Janey and Maddie in a nail-biting semifinal, edging them out by just one point. Fergus admits, “We were sure they’d cooked a better three courses that night. It was such a tight competition.” But the semifinal wasn’t just about cooking skills, it was a test of…

Since becoming a free woman in June 2023, Kathleen Folbigg has been busy enjoying the simple pleasures of life. The 57-year-old has moved into her own home, bought a car, learned how to change a tyre for the first time and adopted a white whippet-cross rescue dog, Snowie. “She saved me, I saved her,” Kathleen told The Sydney Morning Herald last week. “She offers an unconditional love. There are no strings. It’s pure.” BEHIND BARS Once branded Australia’s worst female serial killer, Kathleen was convicted of killing her four infant children, Caleb, Patrick, Sarah and Laura. In October 2003, Kathleen was sentenced to 40 years in prison with a non-parole period of 30 years, which was reduced to 25 years after a successful appeal in February 2005. A petition signed…

Fiona McCuaig returned to her family’s farm in Bodalla, NSW, eight years ago and she’s since come up with a very original idea for it. The land, called Walawaani Way, is now Australia’s first wholly natural conservation burial site. It means bodies are returned to the soil there in a natural way that’s good for the environment. “The body isn’t embalmed and there’s a biodegradable coffin or shroud,” Fiona, 46, explains. “Only native flowers are allowed on the site and everything has to be non-harmful to the soil.” “We released 35 plots in June and already 29 have been taken,” Fiona says. “Someone told us his father had been waiting 30 years for this. Others have said they’ve got so much happiness knowing they’re doing something good with their…

Bird of paradise flowers remind us of blue seas, sunny days and bright skies. The bird of paradise is a tropical plant originally from South Africa but is also native to the Canary Islands. The plant can be found in many living rooms, but often without the flower itself. This crepe paper version of the flower makes a beautiful display on its own. It looks great if you have an odd number – one or three – in a vase. It also works well if you put rice in the vase that you’re arranging the flowers in. The rice works a bit like floral foam, making sure the flower stays put. TIP Crepe paper is weight by gsm (grams per square metre). For best results use Italian crepe paper.…

Alison Lester AM grew up on a farm overlooking the sea – riding horses and spending her childhood running free. It’s that love of nature and Australia that is instantly recognisable in the images she commits to paper as an illustrator, and also as author of some of Australia’s most treasured children’s books. “I love that [Australia] is so free and so empty of people,” the 71-year-old shares to Woman’s Day, chatting from her home in Victoria. “You don’t get many crowds – if I go walking or riding my horse here I don’t see a car, and I’ll be on the lookout all the time for incredible things in nature, like an echidna trundling along the track or a snake or a goanna.” It was a family road…

What is the true life crime case you’ve found most interesting and why? The Somerton Man. A well-dressed man was found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948 with no apparent cause of death and no identity. And in his pocket, a scrap of paper ripped from the Rubaiyat of Omar Kayam with the words, “Tamam Shud”, meaning, “It is finished.” It was the mystery of the case – and the speculation about who he could possibly have been and how and why he was killed. Is there a case you wrote about as a journalist you’d like to revisit as an author? Maybe the assassination of Assistant Federal Police Commissioner Colin Winchester in 1989. The hit occurred not far from where I now live, and I often walk past…

What a reunion! They were once set to be me wanted to put it off forever, step-siblings, and Damian Hurley gushed on social media about reuniting with the late Shane Warne’s children Brooke, 27, Jackson, 25, and Summer, 22, in the Birdcage at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day. “My forever family” he wrote of the trio while posing with them and his mother Elizabeth Hurley, who was once engaged to the spin king. The model admitted he was apprehensive about returning to Shane’s home country after his sudden death in 2022. “Coming back to Australia was always going to be hard. Part of me wanted to put it off forever, knowing that once here, the reality of [Shane’s] passing would truly sink in for me.” But the 22-year-old says…

It may have wrapped up three years ago but Wentworth, a creative reimagining of the ’70s-’80s cult Aussie drama Prisoner, is still very much an international sensation. Fans all around the world can’t get enough of the ruthlessly dark, often tragic and always gripping jail-based drama, still clamouring to buy DVDs and stream the series. And to satisfy this legion of fans, a handful of the cast members reunited for a special Wentworth event – Wentworth Con – in Sydney last week. Susie Porter (Marie Winter), Kate Jenkinson (Allie Novak), Libby Tanner (Bridget Westfall), Danielle Cormack (Bea Smith), Sigrid Thornton (Sonia Stevens) and Tammy Macintosh (Kaz Proctor) were just some of the Wentworth stars on board for the two-day event. OUT OF THE JAIL YARD “Wentworth Con…

For years Elisabeth Finch was a successful TV writer for Grey’s Anatomy and shows like True Blood and The Vampire Diaries. But she is now best known for being a conwoman who faked illness not only to colleagues but also her wife and parents. Last month, just days before the US release of the docuseries Anatomy Of Lies about her life and lies, she issued a full apology for her actions on social media. She wrote, “I’ve given no one any reason to believe a word I say. I lied about so much... ‘I’m sorry,’ feels like the smallest words compared to what I’ve done, yet they are the truest.” In 2014 Elisabeth wrote about suffering from chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in Elle magazine. She told how she defied…

John Aitken was the quintessential Aussie bloke who loved his footy and cricket and for 20 years he lived five minutes walk from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). “You used to be able to get in at three-quarter time for free so we went to every game,” his son Johnny, 39, says now. “The MCG was a special place for us.” So when John passed away suddenly in October 2023, his family wanted to hold his funeral there. “He wasn’t an orthodox guy. The traditional service and sombre black suits weren’t him,” says Johnny, who also lives in Melbourne. They were able to get a room at the MCG, overlooking the iconic grounds to farewell John, who worked in advertising sales. “I think because we positioned it as a…

For more on astrology, feng shui and space clearing, visit jennyblume. com.au Scorpio OCT 24 –NOV 22 You’re turning into a dynamo, Scorpio, just don’t take on too much. Put those delegating skills to good use, especially at work, and call in a few favours. If you need a pep talk, seek out the company of old friends – their grounded approach will lift your spirits. STAR TIP Your finances are crackling with energy, but rein in that impulsive streak. MEG RYAN The starlet celebrates her 63rd birthday on November 19. Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 22 Life is heating up! A multitude of comings and goings should keep you on your toes as summer approaches. As fun-loving friends come out of the woodwork, your diary will…

While we’re starting to hear more discussions about perimenopause – the phase leading up to the change of life – postmenopause still often gets left out of the conversation. The hot flushes might be gone, but some of our dietary needs can change due to shifts in our hormones. Nutritionist Zoe Bingley-Pullin reveals the foods that can support us and keep us fighting fit for many years to come. THE NEXT PHASE Postmenopause is the phase of a woman’s life after menopause. During this time, hormones are still adjusting so some women continue to experience symptoms of menopause, whereas symptoms will ease or stop for other women and then finally stabilise. As oestrogen levels drop during menopause and then remain at a lower level during postmenopause, adrenal DHEA becomes…

Sunny side up Beloved for their fun shower foams, Sundae Body have now moved into sun care with a whipped sunscreen that can only be described as summer in a can. For a tropical treat, apply over the body to protect the skin with the sweet smell of mango and coconut. 1 Body Let’s Get Tropical Whipped SPF50 Sunscreen $35 Always read the label and follow the directions for use Thirst quencher It’s true, our skin can also get thirsty and Epzen’s body serum is packed full of all the best hydrating ingredients to keep your complexion in check. Niacinamide and squalane work hand in hand to replenish, while prickly pear seed oil helps to even out skin tone. A bonus? It’s fast drying and made to lather on…

A rocking time 2024 ARIA Awards WEDNESDAY, 5PM, STAN Get ready for an unforgettable night as the ARIAs celebrate the achievements of Australia’s music stars of this year. Bringing together the nation’s biggest names alongside rising talent, the ceremony will honour an exceptional year of local music, broadcast live from Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. This year will see exclusive performances from The Kid Laroi, Ava Max, Angie McMahon, Amy Shark, Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers and special collaborations from 3%, Jess Mauboy, Julian Hamilton from The Presets, Cyril, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Kane Brown. Blitz Time travel FRIDAY, APPLE TV+ Sir Steve McQueen tells the powerful story of George (Elliott Heffernan), a nine-year-old boy evacuated from wartime London to the English countryside by his mother, Rita (Saoirse Ronan). Defiant and determined…

Emilia is 19–23 (15881592). As Emilia grew older, she understood what it was like to no longer fit inside your own body. Her legs lengthened, her breasts ripened, she grew into her enormous grey eyes and plush mouth. Those changes were noted – by Hunsdon, by courtiers who lost the thread of whatever conversation they were having when she passed, by noblewomen who glanced at her with jealousy. But nobody seemed to realise that Emilia’s mind was also growing. She would stand on the balcony of her bedroom staring up at Tycho Brahe’s inconstant stars and wonder how much of the world had to change before you felt the shift in the universe. She could be brought to tears by the flawless blue of a summer sky, she knew…