Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 28, 2025 i Woman's Day

If you are midway through the school holidays and need something to do with the kids or grandkids, then get them in the kitchen with you! This week, three MasterChef stars give us their top tips on encouraging children to cook – from mixing dough to letting go of the mess, it will certainly help pass a few hours – and you’ll have something delicious at the end of it too (p20). Not all children will be heading back to a classroom when term starts again. “Vet in a van” Tania Mitchell spoke to us about how she travels the country in a caravan with her four children, helping animals in remote and rural communities as they go (p34). Ironically their own cat is a homebody and chose to opt…

Almost two years have passed since King Frederik’s much-publicised night out with a Mexican socialite in Madrid but according to Danish royal sources, his queen, Mary, is still struggling to leave it in the past. Now in a bid to get their 21-year marriage back on track, the couple have vowed to dedicate the European summer to focusing on their relationship and spending quality time together in their special place, Grasten Palace. “Mary and Frederik are making a big effort to spend as much time as possible repairing their marriage,” the source says. “They both know what’s on the line and neither of them want to spend the rest of their lives in a miserable situation. This summer is a chance for them to make new memories together and reset…

Mel Brown probably asked her former Spice Girl pals to “say you’ll be there” for her London wedding, but the bride was no doubt disappointed after just one of her old bandmates turned up! Emma Bunton, aka Baby, was at St Paul’s Cathedral with her family, proudly watching on as Scary Spice married Scottish hairdresser Rory McPhee. Yet the absence of Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell-Horner and Melanie Chisholm – Posh, Ginger and Sporty – did not go unnoticed by fans, especially given the persistent feud rumours about the former girl group. Mel C was performing in Sweden and was quick to apologise for being a no-show, saying she was “beyond gutted I couldn’t be there”, while designer Victoria reportedly had “longstanding plans out of the country”. She still congratulated the…

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas’ rumoured romance has got an unexpected tick of approval, from none other than his third ex-wife! Showing she must have been following along with social media updates on Tom, 63, and actress Ana, 37, Katie Holmes “liked” an Instagram post about the new couple back in May. “Did anyone else notice that Katie Holmes liked this post?” one eagle-eyed fan commented. Although she later deleted the “like”, the out-of-the-blue gesture has prompted speculation over whether 46-year-old Katie and Tom are on better terms these days, 13 years after their acrimonious and very public divorce.…

Sarah to the rescue? Channel Ten bosses have felt the wrath of Australian Survivor fans over the “brutal” axing of host Jonathan LaPaglia, but we’re told that’s the least of their problems! TV insiders say the network has been “cleaning house” and culling top-earning talent across its slate as it tries to trim budgets and “freshen up” its stable of reality shows. “Essentially anyone with anything close to six zeroes [salary] has been let go,” a source reveals. With the backlash over Jonathan’s axing still rife, the network has risked the ire of another major star, Rodger Corser, who was rumoured to have been “quietly let go” as host of The Traitors. Now he’s said to be wondering whether switching to Nine to front new show The Floor cost him…

Watching little Violet Rose as she laughs while being pushed on a swing at the local park, Tory and Susanne Gervay are overcome with unconditional love. The little girl’s mum and grandmother treasure these simple moments every day as they jointly raise the almost three-year-old, whose arrival in the world was anything but simple. “She is an absolute joy,” Tory tells Woman’s Day, as her mother, Susanne, gently reflects on their emotional journey that began back in 2017. At the time, 30-year-old Tory was battling stage-four kidney failure when she was struck by an intense and unexpected longing to become a mother. “Tory wanted a baby more than anything but feared being a solo parent, so we made a pact to raise her child together,” Susanne, 72, explains. “Carrying a…

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STRAWBERRY, APPLE & RHUBARB CRUMBLE SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS • 2 large red apples, cored, chopped • ¼ cup caster sugar • 1½ tbsp lemon juice • 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved • 3 stalks rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces • vanilla ice-cream, to serve CRUMBLE TOPPING • ¾ cup plain flour • ¾ cup shredded coconut • ½ cup caster sugar • 100g cold butter, chopped 1 Combine apples with half the sugar and half the lemon juice in a medium, deep ovenproof dish (base measuring 22cm). 2 Cook in a 180°C preheated oven for 15 mins until apples begin to soften. 3 CRUMBLE TOPPING Meanwhile, combine flour, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4 Toss…

Exclusive interview! Kris Marshall has a knack for playing extremely popular characters. More than 20 years ago, among an ensemble cast bursting with A-listers, he managed to steal the spotlight as lovable larrikin Colin “God of Sex” Frissell in perennial Christmas favourite Love Actually. A cultural phenomenon, the film has become an enduring cult classic. And the hits kept coming. Among his other beloved characters are quirky DI Humphrey Goodman – a role he established in Death In Paradise in 2014 that proved so popular it spawned its own spin-off series with 2023’s Beyond Paradise. Woman’s Day sat down with Kris, 52, during a recent whirlwind trip Down Under to talk season three secrets, a potential Aussie cameo and what it’s like to be a cultural phenomenon. What can you…

KING’S MESSAGE OF LOVE! BRITISH ROYALS The senior royals went all out for French president Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte’s visit to England, right down to their carefully thought-out accessories! Charles’ lapel was adorned with a sprig of Cupid’s Dart – native to the South of France and used by ancient Greeks for love potions, while Camilla wore a brooch from the late Queen. Kate swapped her usual British designers for a gorgeous look from French couturier Christian Dior, while her sentimental jewellery once belonged to the late Queen and Princess Diana. MOTHER-IN-LAW’S BROOCH FAMILY TREASURES…

Prince George celebrates his 12th birthday next week, and in the months ahead, his devoted parents will be amping up his preparation to be the future king. The young heir has a big year ahead as he counts down his final days at Lambrook School in Berkshire, and a royal insider reveals William and Kate are doing all they can to keep him grounded but ready for his duties. “It’s a tough balance because they don’t want to force him to grow up too fast, but they also recognise their responsibility to the country, and to him, to get him ready as best they can,” the source tells Woman’s Day. “That means they need to have tough conversations about not just what the future will hold but also the past,…

The couple who don’t travel together... stay together? Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky seem to have been spending the European summer apart, with the actor, 41, enjoying a surf trip to France with his personal trainer and friend, Luke Zocchi, and his parents Leonie and Craig. Meanwhile, his Spanish wife Elsa, who turns 49 this week, headed back to her homeland with a group of girlfriends, posting photos on Instagram of “the best moments with the best people”. Chris and Elsa, who are coming up to their 15th wedding anniversary, are no strangers to taking a solo trip, and are often seen splitting up the kids for separate adventures around the globe. Just weeks before their Europe holidays, the Thor star took their 11-year-old twins, Sasha and Tristan, on an…

ALANA LOWES Crediting her mum for her love of food, season three’s Alana is passing her passion for food onto her two kids Florence, seven, and Walter, five – who are fans of food from around the world. “Their favourite foods change all the time, one week it’s dumplings and the next it’s pasta,” Alana, 45, tells. “At the moment they’re loving masala curry. They hoover it down and if it’s a little spicy they know to have it with lots of rice and yoghurt to take the edge off.” Her advice for getting kids into the kitchen is giving them simple tasks to make them feel like they’re helping. “If you’re busy cooking and really need to get something prepared but the kids want to help, something as simple…

After the shocking conviction of Erin Patterson last week, the world’s biggest streaming platforms are already fighting it out to be the first TV network to turn the mushroom murders into an unmissable true crime TV series. First off the chopping block is Netflix, who is reportedly cooking up a telemovie about the lunch that led to three deaths in July 2023 – and they’ve already earmarked Australian actress Mandy McElhinney for the leading role. “Mandy’s perfect for the role of Erin Patterson,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “She’s very talented and experienced with dramatic roles... and who could ever forget her breakout role as Rhonda the safe driver!” Along with roles in Love Child, Paper Giants and House Of Hancock, Mandy, 54, is best known for playing Rhonda in…

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SAUSAGE & KALE GNOCCHI SERVES 5 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS • 500g chicken or pork sausages, filling removed from casings • ½ bunch kale, leaves chopped • ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 10 basil leaves, sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp dried Italian mixed herbs • ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock • 400ml passata • 300ml thickened cream • 500g gnocchi TO SERVE • basil leaves, for garnish • shaved parmesan PREP • Use a sharp paring knife to make a small slit in the casing (skin) at the end of each sausage. Squeeze out filling into a bowl and discard casings. • Tear the kale leaves…

We’d love to hear about the books you’re enjoying, so get in touch and let us know! Write to us at Woman’s Day, GPO Box 5245, Sydney, NSW, 2001, or email womansday@aremedia.com.au OUT THIS WEEK THE GOOD LOSERS by Meg Bignell Callie convinces her screen-addict teenage son to join the rowing club, she’s got a front row seat to fascinating human behaviour. But she suspects something fishy going on in this Tasmanian sports club… and sets out to find just what that is! Penguin, $34.99 THE OCCUPATION by Chloe Adams In 1948, war-torn locals are trying to rebuild their lives in the Japanese city of Kure, where unmarried Australian woman Mary joins thousands of others as part of the Allied occupation force in the Hiroshima Prefecture. Penguin, $34.99 THE HAUNTING…

Chappunzel! CHAPPELL ROAN Not one to do things by halves, the popstar let her hair down – just like Rapunzel! She was filming a music video in New York. DAY DRINKING? SOPHIE, DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH While she’s further down on the list to take the throne, Duchess Sophie is certainly heir apparent for the rowdiest royal crown! She was spotted drinking and driving in a horse-and-carriage in Sandringham. Thankfully it was only sparkling water! ROYAL HEADDRESS TIMOTHEE CHALAMET It turns out Tim’s style inspo was the late Queen! Though we doubt HM would have approved of pairing a regal scarf with a football jersey! Cardi & Crowdi B! CARDI B Deciding a simple clutch is just too normal for the red carpet, rapper Cardi sported a black crow on her…

It’s in the blood! She exudes confidence in the characters she portrays but, behind the facade, actress Rebecca Gibney admits she’s long battled debilitating panic attacks that have threatened to derail her career. The New Zealand-born star cited her chronic people-pleasing tendencies and a “not-normal” brain with what she calls the darkest chapter in her life. Rebecca’s stint on Dancing With The Stars, which came to a highly emotional end on Sunday with her shock elimination, also took more of a mental toll on her than she anticipated, stirring up feelings of insecurity that have haunted her for decades. “I’ve got too many drop-down tabs going in my head,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “I can hyper focus on one thing and then I get panicked because I’ve let the…

Almost three years after his release from prison, Boris Becker has truly turned his life around and is set to welcome his fifth child. The tennis legend, 57, and wife Lilian, 35, shared the news they were expecting their first child together with an Instagram video of the expectant mother cradling her bump. “A little miracle is on the way... the best is yet to come,” he wrote. Boris is already dad to son Noah, 30, and daughter Elias, 26, with his first wife Barbara Feltus, daughter Anna, 23, with Russian model Angela Ermakova and youngest child Amadeus, 15, with second wife Sharleley Kerssenberg. The former Wimbledon champ, whose youngest children skipped his lavish wedding to Lilian in Portofino last year, has credited her with being the reason he “survived”…

John Travolta could be facing the end of his acting career as he knows it, with Hollywood critics insisting he’s “overstayed his welcome” in showbiz. Despite the actor, 71, having starred in hits such as Grease and Pulp Fiction in his long and successful career, recent flops – including films High Rollers and crime thriller Mob Land – have failed to set the box office alight. The latter film brought in a measly $287 after its UK release, a stark contrast to the days when John could command $20 million a film. Late last year, there were reports the once in-demand actor’s industry supporters “are ageing out of the business and dwindling in numbers”, and he was becoming less and less recognisable among the young Hollywood crew. A Disney executive…

Each morning, vet Tania Mitchell and her husband Marcus get their three eldest children off to school… which means they set up their laptops wherever they are that day. At the moment, school is a campsite along the lazy Murray River in Victoria. But within the next month, they’ll be tackling maths equations, science questions, history and English surrounded by the stunning sand formations of Mungo National Park in NSW. When school is done for the day, Eli, 13, Charlie, 10, and Toby, seven, explore the sights, learn the history and geology of where they are, and make new friends. Only in Woman’s Day Their 11-month-old sister, Kaia, is along for the ride, too. Since early 2020, the Mitchells have been crisscrossing Australia after what was initially planned to be…

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CHICKEN MARYLANDS WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1 HOUR • 4 chicken Marylands • 1 leek, thinly sliced • 300g cup mushrooms, sliced • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 cup chicken stock • 1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • ¾ cup pure cream • steamed chat potatoes, broccolini, to serve 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper. 2 Heat an oiled, large deep ovenproof frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add chicken in two batches. Cook for 3 mins each side until golden. Remove from pan. Reduce heat to medium. 3 Add leek, mushrooms and garlic to same oiled pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 mins until leek is soft and mushrooms are browned. 4 Stir in stock, mustard,…