Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 22, 2025 i Woman's Day

If you’re anything like me, sometimes a quiet week at home is just what’s called for. If you’re in need of a bit of self care, we’ve got you covered. Check out our DIY Day Spa ideas (p64), learn how to style your home like a Hollywood star (p60), make sure you’ve got your garden covered for winter (p58), then whip up some sweet treats in the kitchen (p74). If you fancy looking a bit further afield, discover Poh’s guide to the Northern Territory (p66). Farmer Wants A Wife is known for its love stories – but true love doesn’t always run smoothly. We’ve got the text messages between Thomas and Claire that caused Clarette to be so upset (p18). Was she right to be angry about them? Have a…

After two years of silence, Deborralee Furness is finally readying an explosive tell-all about her ex Hugh Jackman and his new girlfriend Sutton Foster following officially filing for divorce this month. According to a source close to the Australian actress, Deb, 69, is preparing “to tell her side of the story” in the shape of a “divorce diary”, that upon the approval of her lawyers and her divorce settlement being finalised, could be shopped to a publisher imminently. “Deb’s been desperate to have her side of the story out there,” the insider spills to Woman’s Day. “She’s been writing down all her thoughts, the good and the bad, and logging every detail of this ugly roller-coaster divorce. “As soon as her lawyers allow it, she will be talking to publishers…

Leave it to Taylor Swift’s dad to step in and sort out the It Ends With Us drama! According to Daily Mail, it was Scott Swift who made the bombshell revelation that Blake Lively’s legal team had threatened to leak her private texts with Taylor amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Last month, Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, claimed in a letter to a judge that Blake’s lawyer Michael Gottlieb had demanded, “that [Swift] release a statement of support for [Lively], intimating that, if [Swift] refused to do so, private text messages of a personal nature in Lively’s possession would be released.” Now sources are saying it was Taylor’s dad Scott who leaked the information to Justin’s lawyer in a bid to stop Taylor, 35, from being dragged into…

Billy Ray Cyrus is head over heels in love with Elizabeth Hurley – but not so much her son Damian! Liz, 59, and Billy, 63, made their red carpet debut in Rome last week to celebrate the opening of the Orizzonti/ Rosso exhibition and Damian, 23, tagged along for the ride. An insider says, “Billy likes Damian and they’re making a huge effort to get on, but they’re completely different. The only common ground they have is Liz. Damian’s 100 per cent behind this relationship, which is a huge relief to Billy, but he’s Just. Always. There… Damian is ALWAYS there. He tags along with Liz everywhere she goes and Billy’s feeling kind of crowded out,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He gets that they’re super close, but there’s competition…

From radio show to movie sets – Kyle Sandilands is headed to Hollywood via the Gold Coast! The media mogul, 53, revealed on air that he’s set to make his on-screen debut in Zombie Plane, alongside Sophie Monk, Vanilla Ice and Chuck Norris. But his first day on set didn’t go as planned, with the father-of-one, who is set to play a billionaire yacht owner, revealing he felt humiliated in front of the film’s stars after getting into a squabble with the costume department! According to Kyle, he spat the dummy when he discovered he was wearing the same outfit as the other characters, despite being cast as the rich owner. He even considered walking off set! “I’m all of a sudden Captain Sandy from Below Deck... I said, ‘Hang…

It was November 2022 and Sally Leydon had flown her family from their home in Brisbane to Sydney for the inquest into her mother’s disappearance. Sally had been fighting for this since Marion Barter went missing on June 22, 1997. For the past five years she had worked tirelessly on the podcast The Lady Vanishes. It was in part Sally’s detective work and that of the “super sleuth” community who became supporters and amateur investigators, and the pressure they put on the authorities that got her to this point. Closure was finally beckoning. “I was expecting to hear she was dead. I’d had an end-of-life celebration planned for mum afterwards,” says Sally, 52. But then came the phone call. “I was told the inquest had been vacated a few days…

Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 The air of excitement is tangible! Holiday plans could crystallise this month or an interesting pastime might grab your attention. Both physically and mentally, you’ve got some energy to burn, so start making plans – the more social and stimulating, the better. STAR TIP Friday’s fated stars have the potential to attract a fascinating new person into your orbit throughout winter. CELEB Comedian and actress Awkwafina turns 37 on June 2. Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Your penchant for planning is about to pay dividends. With Mars stimulating your canny streak and Saturn boosting your discipline, a dream is slowly moving closer. Catch-ups may be more emotional than expected, but these heart-charged stars are just what you need. STAR TIP For singles, the…

Beautiful, vast and mysterious, the Northern Territory is home to some of Australia’s most stunning spots. And while it might seem remote, that doesn’t mean it’s hard to visit. Top End ambassador Poh Ling Yeow says many Aussies would be surprised by how easy it can be to travel from place to place. “People always imagine the Northern Territory as some far-off wilderness, but honestly, it’s a breeze to get to,” the cook, artist, author and presenter explains. “You can fly straight into Darwin or Alice, and from there, it’s road trip magic.” Here, Poh shares her guide to navigating the NT… CATCH OF THE DAY The NT is a fishing wonderland – rivers, reef, you name it. I’m more of a market fisher myself, but the waters are so…

I’m too sexy for my shorts! Short shorts! ALEXANDER SKARSGARD “Skies out, thighs out!” we imagine Murderbot star Alexander said while picking out these incredibly short shorts. He showed off his marvellous pins while visiting British morning show Lorraine to promote his new show. Hi diddly ho, Harry! HARRY STYLES Channelling everyone’s favourite (and most annoying) fictional neighbour Ned Flanders, popstar Harry strutted his stuff around London. We think his double denim look is “okily dokily” too! TOM’S FACE-OFF! TOM CRUISE He’s ridden on the outside of planes, and now Tom has revealed his most daring stunt... pretending to be a man called Jimmy Fallon and hosting a late night show! Vulcan salutations! GEORGE TAKEI Maybe we should throw up the “Live long and prosper” hands more often... they’re clearly…

No.1 dad! Tennis royalty Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer gathered to celebrate the achievements of former World No.1 Rafael Nadal, but little Rafael Jr, two, stole the show! Singalong star Delta Goodrem treated fans to an impromptu show at St Pancras station in the UK to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album Mistaken Identity. No dynamic ticketing required! Cooking up a good time! Stealing the show Her mum Serena Williams is a tennis legend, and Olympia, seven, could be a master chef! The pair made chicken nachos on stage at a food festival in California. Winner’s grin! A visit to a Scottish shipyard ignited Princess Kate’s competitive side. She battled her husband Prince William in a pipe-building challenge! McDreamy job! Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey got to…

Prince Harry, Duke Of Sussex, is said to be fuming after it was announced the largest auction of his late mother, Diana, Princess Of Wales’ clothes is set to go under the hammer. Featuring more than 200 iconic pieces, the auction, conducted by Julien’s Auctions, will take place on June 26 in Beverly Hills, US, with a portion of proceeds going to charity. KEEPING MUM CLOSE Sadly, for Harry, 40, seeing more of his beloved mum’s items slip away is just too much to bear. “Since leaving the UK, Harry’s developed a deep need to feel close to his mum,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “He’s on a mission to reclaim her possessions and Meghan’s encouraging it.” Harry is said to “deeply regret” auctioning off 79 of his mother’s gowns…

Insiders say Kelly Clarkson is putting family first as she negotiates whether to stay on the wildly popular The Kelly Clarkson Show after a string of absences, and amid rumours execs are lining up Hoda Kotb as a possible replacement. “Kelly’s in negotiations so there’s all kind of talk going on right now. She’s playing hard to get, because she’s got nothing to lose and, frankly, a lot to gain. Sure, the money’s insane, but home is where the heart is and filming in New York for most of the year is a nightmare,” says the source. “She’s constantly missing ‘down south’ in Texas or her ranch in Montana, it’s where the family are happiest. If she signs on again it’s likely it will be her last.”…

For TV, film and stage legend Peta Toppano, it was much more than a Prisoner cast reunion. It was also a joyous chance to reconnect with dear friend, ex-husband and former castmate Barry Quin. On screen the couple sizzled as inmate Karen Travers – the first character seen in the cult soapie’s first episode – and handsome jail doctor Greg Miller. Playing old flames who rekindled their relationship behind bars, they wed in a dramatic storyline and went on to marry in real life. Fans couldn’t get enough of the romance and beautiful Peta’s iconic TV and stage roles – as a “triple threat” actor, dancer and singer – made her one of Australia’s most popular cover girls in the 1980s. Peta was the evergreen star of top-rated shows from…

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 40 MINS • 510g jar Moroccan chicken cooking sauce • 400g can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained • 12 corn tortillas, cut into strips • 1 barbecued chicken, shredded • 2 cups grated tasty cheese • baby cos wedges, fresh coriander leaves, to serve 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). 2 Combine sauce and beans in a large bowl. Arrange a third of the tortilla strips in base of prepared dish. Top with half of the chicken and half of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with tortilla strips. Cover with foil. 3 Cook in a 180°C preheated oven for 30 mins. Remove foil. Sprinkle remaining cheese over tortillas. Cook for a further 10…

LOOKIN’ SHARP (New Holland, $35). Want to sharpen your skills in the kitchen? Wusthof has just launched the Wild Blueberry Knife Collection, and we have to say it’s right on point. There are seven blades to make short work of everything from herbs to roasts to the toughest pumpkin, and a block. You can buy them separately or as a set. Prices start at $179 wusthof.com.au and selected retailers. Hokey pokey ice-cream This delicious dessert recipe comes courtesy of Pauline McAllister from the Dubbo Show Society MAKES 2-3 LITRES Start by taking 2 to 3 litres of good quality vanilla ice-cream, and allow it to soften (not to melt). Beat 600ml thickened cream until it begins to form peaks. In a food mixer, place a small amount of the ice-cream…

As Beetlejuice The Musical begins its Australian run in Melbourne, Woman’s Day sat down with its stars, Eddie Perfect and Karis Oka, who play the titular character and Lydia Deetz, respectively. The musical has just opened in Melbourne. What are you most excited for fans of the cult classic film to see? EP: I’m most excited for Australians to step into this beautiful world inspired by Tim Burton and enjoy twoand-a-half hours of quite immersive, strange, sometimes funny, and very Karis is playing the goth icon, Lydia Deetz. musical theatre! KO: I’m excited for everyone to see the genuinely impressive hard work that everyone backstage and on stage have put into the show. Eddie, you wrote the music and lyrics for the entire musical! What was it like adapting such…

In a moving video posted to Instagram, TV royalty and Kath & Kim star Magda Szubanski has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage-four mantle cell lymphoma, a rare and fast-moving blood cancer. With her voice breaking, Magda, 64, bravely shared the “not great news” explaining she has shaved her hair in “anticipation of it all falling out in a couple of weeks” as she starts treatment for the very “rare, very aggressive lymphoma, it is one of the nasty ones unfortunately”. Ever hopeful, the beloved comedy queen says, “The good thing is I’m surrounded by beautiful friends and family and an incredible medical support team. “Honestly, we have the best in the world here in Australia, particularly in Melbourne so I feel very fortunate. It is pretty confronting, it…

Sources say it’s just a coincidence that Heather Locklear has split from her fiance Chris Heisser right when her ex Tommy Lee is suddenly back on the market! “It’s easy to suggest she dumped Chris because Tommy Lee was suddenly on the market [after splitting from Brittany Furlan], but it’s deeper than that,” a Hollywood insider spills of Heather and Chris, both 63, and their split, which happened before Christmas, after the on-off high-school sweethearts got engaged in 2020. “Losing her dad a year ago changed Heather. Grief aside, seeing her mum by his side right until the end made her question everything in her life, including why she and Chris had been engaged for nearly five years and still not tied the knot. “It was hard for her because…

Nova FM listeners were treated to an A-list shock last week that’s sent one of Hollywood’s most rock-solid marriages into a tailspin. A caller from Melbourne named Claire phoned the Late Drive With Ben, Liam & Belle show, alleging she slept with 007 legend Pierce Brosnan 30 years ago – when he had just started dating now-wife Keely Shaye Smith. While Claire, 55, was cagey on the details, she claimed that her fling with the now-72-yearold actor occurred in 1995 and lasted the “duration of the film” they were working on. A quick search reveals the film in question to be The Disappearance Of Kevin Johnson – a mockumentary about the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy fictitious film producer, also starring Dudley Moore and James Coburn, that was filmed in…

With three decades of performing under his belt, you’d imagine Yellow Wiggle Greg Page would be able to shrug offstage nerves. But stepping into the unknown by playing the role of President Roosevelt in a new stage production of the much-loved musical Annie, which began its three-city tour in Sydney earlier this year, left the 53-year-old star “extremely nervous”, he tells Woman’s Day. MUSICAL THEATRE “I’ve done many rehearsals with the band over the years but this was different,” says Greg of his first ever stage musical production, which opened in March at the Capitol Theatre and moves to Melbourne in July and Brisbane from December. “I’m nowhere near as good a performer and singer as musical theatre people – they have incredible voices. While I’ve made a career out…

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STICKY DATE CRUMBLE PUDDINGS MAKES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MINS • ¾ cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 50g butter, softened • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 egg • ½ cup self-raising flour • ¼ cup plain flour • 1 x 50g Violet Crumble bar, roughly chopped • whipped cream, to serve CRUMBLE • 1 ½ tbsp plain flour • 30g butter, chopped • ½ cup traditional rolled oats • 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar 1 Lightly grease four ramekins (1-cup capacity). 2 Combine dates and ½ cup boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Stir in soda. Stand for 10 mins. 3 CRUMBLE Meanwhile, sift flour into a small bowl. Rub in butter. Mix in oats and sugar. 4…

Give us an elevator pitch for your book Melaleuca... Melaleuca follows Brisbane detective Renee Taylor, who returns to her home town of Goorungah to care for her ailing mother, expecting quiet days and little more than traffic patrol. But when the body of a young Aboriginal woman is discovered by the creek, Renee is pulled into a haunting mystery that stretches back decades. As she investigates, long-buried secrets resurface, connecting the case to the 1965 disappearance of two other women. What research or understanding about actual cold cases did you do/has informed the novel? I always start with the story. I let it take shape organically in my mind – following the characters and events as they unfold. Once the narrative is solid, I go back and fact-check the details:…