Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 47, 2025 i Woman's Day

Magda Szubanski has been noticeably quiet on social media of late as she continues her battle against a rare type of blood cancer, but her good friends David and Lisa Campbell have stepped in to give an update on how the actress, who is their daughter’s godmother, is feeling. Speaking of the moving tribute to the TV icon at the TV WEEK Logies, Lisa told Stellar’s Something To Talk About podcast: “She’s talked about the fact that having that outpouring of emotion and the support that she’s felt has been instrumental in her getting through everything. I can’t speak for her own personal health, but she’s an incredible person. And we are so, we are so fortunate to have her in our lives.” David adds, “Oh god, she’s the smartest…

He’s famously known for his love of expletives in his cooking shows, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is said to be doing his best to put a lid on the boiling tensions between his influencer daughter Holly Ramsay and her fiance, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty’s family, after the couple allegedly uninvited Adam’s mum and family to their upcoming wedding. “Gordon’s shocked at how quickly this turned into a huge family feud but it shows how much resentment’s been simmering away under the surface,” a source reveals to Woman’s Day. “He does have to take Holly’s side, but he’s encouraging her to patch things up for the sake of her future husband’s happiness,” the source continues. “He feels sorry for Adam, who’s completely caught in the middle, but when he and…

MUGGED & HOSPITALISED IN AFRICA While recording the Wings album Band On The Run in 1973 in Lagos, Nigeria, Paul and his wife Linda were mugged on an evening walk. He recalls thinking the car that pulled up alongside was going to offer them a lift – until a knife was pulled. “I had all my demo cassettes for the album with me, and they took them,” Paul said. “I had to remember the songs from memory.” Also in Lagos, Paul was hospitalised after fainting from smoking too much. PLAYING PEACEMAKER WITH YOKO Shortly after separating from Lennon in 1974, Yoko visited the McCartneys. While there she admitted she wanted to reconcile with John. “We talked to Yoko and she still loves you, but you’re going to have to work…

REMOTE STYLING For First Nations families in the most remote parts of Australia, buying clothes for weddings, school formals or NAIDOC Week celebrations can be costly. The Remote OpShop Project helps families dress for special occasions, daily life or school by distributing around 100kg of donated clothes each week to community-run op shops. “In some communities, people wear the same clothes for three months at a time, or mums don’t have clothes for their babies. Some children don’t go to school because they don’t have shoes,” explains the charity’s CEO, Tanya Egerton. And going clothes shopping often means negotiating a 500km drive on bumpy dirt roads to reach the nearest town. The charity relies on donations which can be sent to them in 5kg Australia Post bags. They are currently…

Made of durable ceramic, this fun bowl adds a playful pop of colour to your pet’s feeding area. Easy on their necks and joints too, it’s just as functional as it is stylish. Double win! Paws for Life Lemon Ceramic Pet Bowl $19.99 petcircle.com.au Treat yourself The Lexi & Me Cooling Dog Toy Icy Pole is a fun, interactive way to keep our four-legged friends cool while satisfying their natural urge to chew. Simply fill it with water and freeze to create a soothing, healthy dog treat, perfect for the warmer weather. Made from durable, non-toxic TPR rubber, it’s safe to gnaw on, promotes oral health and helps relieve any teething-induced discomfort during play. Lexi & Me Cooling Dog Toy Icy Pole Pink $12.95 petstock.com.au If you’d like a reading…

LEMON CRUMB SALMON WITH DILL CREAM SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 14 MINS • 6 x 150g boneless salmon fillets, skin on • mixed salad leaves, to serve LEMON CRUMBS • 3 thick slices, 1-day old sourdough bread (150g) • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 50g butter, chopped • ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley • 2 tsp chopped fresh dill • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest DILL CREAM • 200g tub light sour cream • 2 tblsp horseradish cream • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 LEMON CRUMBS Tear bread into pieces. Process bread and garlic in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Melt butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add crumbs. Cook, stirring for 7 mins until golden and crisp. Transfer to…

What’s the best thing about being the star of a new book, Dozer? I love that I am finally getting the recognition I deserve. Nagi has two books, and honestly, I was living in her shadow the whole time. It’s about time I got a book of my own! The best part is that I didn’t have to lift a paw. I watched her slave away on her books while I got my own book just by being me. Ha! I hear you were paid in treats? Cheese. Always cheese. Though I did negotiate a signing bonus of chicken. (Charcoal chicken, at that!) What’s your favourite bedtime story that Nagi reads to you? Women’s Weekly Best Ever Recipes. I fall asleep to the soothing sounds of her words reading chicken…

Lights, camera... Wiggles! We barely recognised them without their skivvies! The Wiggles rocked some very dapper suits, dresses and skirts while walking the ARIA Awards red carpet. Puppy police! Just weeks after winning The Block, Britt and Taz Etto were back on the beat in their police jobs. It turns out rehoming these gorgeous orphan pups was all in the line of duty! Heidi’s mini-me! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree in the Klum family! Leni, 21, was the spitting image of her supermodel mum as they posed for a pic in Berlin. Furry fans! Don’t tell George, Charlotte and Louis! The Prince and Princess of Wales, Wills and Kate, cosied up to literary icon Paddington Bear at the Royal Variety Performance in London. Marmalade sandwich anyone?…

No mother and son have been closer than Elizabeth and Damian Hurley. But, according to insiders, since Liz, 60, and Billy Ray Cyrus got together, the pair have been distanced, even “butting heads”, with Damian, 23, choosing to move out of the family home – and 64-year-old Billy Ray’s daughter Miley Cyrus is furious about it. “Miley knew this would happen,” says an insider. “She actually warned Damian and Liz to not let Billy get between them. Everyone knows how close Liz and Damian were – Miley worried Billy could cause a rift, everywhere he goes he leaves a forest fire of chaos behind. This is just the latest.”…

Two years on from the tragic passing of her partner Bryan Randall from the degenerative condition ALS and Sandra Bullock, 61, has all but disappeared from public life. A brief sighting of the actress driving her car in Los Angeles with her son Louis, 15, and her poodle Sweetie, was the first time in 11 months that she’d been photographed. Sources tell Woman’s Day she’s planning a big comeback when she shares the red carpet with Nicole Kidman for Practical Magic 2. “She’s not interested in dating yet because her focus is sharply on her kids, who are well into their teen years and so much more independent, but [not] dangerously so. “It’s been a difficult loss to deal with because Sandra doesn’t give her heart out easily, so she’s…

It’s been nearly 40 years since Paul Hogan first stepped into the role of crocodile hunter Mick Dundee, instantly becoming an icon of Australian cinema. But while the knife-wielding larrikin might have been a work of fiction, it’s said that the character was modelled after real-life bushman, Rod Ansell. Ansell became famous for his survival skills after his boat was overturned by “something big” while travelling on the Victoria River region of NT in May 1977. Managing to jump into a dinghy with his two dogs, a rifle, some bedding and canned food, Ansell’s tinny then drifted out to sea before eventually coming into contact with land. There, on a small island at the mouth of the Fitzmaurice River, he slept in a tree just out of reach of crocodiles,…

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Few travel experiences feel as effortless as a journey that lets you settle in and watch the world drift by. A Holland America cruise along Canada’s Atlantic coast offers just that, a seamless blend of comfort and discovery, celebrating Nova Scotia’s picturesque ports, UNESCO World Heritage sites and rugged coastal charm. FOOD & BEVERAGES Among other luxuries, what sets Holland America apart is the quality and variety of their food. The Lido Deck offers a premium buffet experience (personal highlight was the omelette station and the delicious bread baked daily on board), with the ice-cream bar a big hit among passengers. In addition, the restaurants offer an elevated experience with cuisine ranging from authentic Japanese, to a premium steak-house as well as Italian with hand-made pasta and fresh burrata salad…

Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age WEDNESDAY, APPLE TV Tom Hiddleston narrates this five-part docuseries which plunges viewers into a frozen world where survival is brutal and nature’s grandeur is breathtaking. Mammoths traverse icy plains, sabre-toothed cats stalk prey, while herds struggle against blizzards and predators alike. The series combines cutting-edge CGI with the latest scientific research, bringing extinct creatures to life with stunning realism. Every frame captures both the peril and beauty of the Ice Age, from frozen rivers to towering glaciers. It’s an epic, visually dazzling journey into Earth’s frosty past. The Beatles Anthology WEDNESDAY, DISNEY + This restored and remastered version of the classic ’90s documentary expands the original eightpart series to nine episodes, introducing previously unseen behindthescenes footage of the band. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering…

Of all the shocking allegations made about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson in the fallout of their association with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the most jaw dropping of them all came to light this week – Epstein plotted to murder them both. British author and historian Andrew Lownie, whose blockbuster book Entitled helped to seal the former royal couple’s fate, exclusively tells Woman’s Day that sex offender Epstein feared Fergie was about to “spill the beans” on his paedophile activities. “He spoke to a hitman who was a former member of the British SAS and said he wanted the Yorks dead,” Andrew reveals to our columnist Phil Dampier. “He was in a paranoid state towards the end of his life, and he thought he was about to be exposed. BOMBSHELL…

If it’s up to Fred Astaire’s widow then the much-hyped Tom Holland biopic will never make it to screens. According to TMZ, Robyn Astaire has fired off a legal warning to producer Amy Pascal, making it clear the project, first announced in 2021, has zero approval from her or Fred’s estate. “He was explicit in his will that he did not want his life story to be depicted on screen,” she wrote in the court documents, adding she “fully respects and upholds those wishes” and will take legal action if producers try to claim her approval. The biopic first got the green light in 2021 when Tom, who previously shot to fame as Billy Elliot, revealed he’d signed on to play the legendary tap and ballroom dancer and was already…

Jess Eva and Norm Hogan say the best thing they ever did for their family – and their working relationship – was quietly splitting in 2021. “We get along better now,” says Jess of the pair, who are currently on screen helping a fresh set of Aussie battlers refresh their homes in season two of Budget Battlers on Nine. “And it’s good with a reno. I could ask Norm to do a horrendous job and normally you’d have to take that back to the marital bed but now you can let him cool off overnight and see him the next day. It’s wonderful,” she laughs. “We don’t fight as much now,” agrees Norm. “It’s good.” Jess, 42, says the former couple decided it was time to call it quits on…

He’s one of the most popular stars in the world right now, with his run on Dancing With The Stars catapulting him to stratospheric new levels in the US. But is Robert Irwin’s rapidly ascending star doing his health more harm than good? “Robert doesn’t know how much more he can take,” a source close to the Irwins spills to Woman’s Day. “The stress is getting to him. He’s put so much pressure on himself, both Bindi and Terri are worried. He’s wound up so tight, they’re terrified he’s heading for a mini breakdown. “But he’s only making it worse by not being able to sleep. His body aches and as much as he loves the dancing and the performing, he’s running out of steam fast.” ACHING FOR A BREAK…

Only in Woman’s Day There’s a new little renovator on the way, with The Block’s Kristy and Brett Beames announcing they’re expecting their first child, a baby girl. “We’re beyond excited,” Kristy tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “The timing is perfect for this next chapter of our lives.” NO TIME TO PLAN Kristy, who is due in May next year, reveals the news came as the couple, both 37, have been “flat out for the last six months” renovating their Adelaide home, which has meant that they haven’t yet had time to design a nursery – or even think of baby names! “Absolutely not thought of names. I’m more likely wanting to meet my child before locking something in,” says Kristy. “My thoughts on her name is something I want to…

During the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, Ben Tate and his 10-year-old daughter Zara began creating lip-sync dance videos on social media to cure their isolation boredom. And now, nearly six years later, the dad and daughter duo from NSW have become bona fide celebrities with over a billion views and nine million followers on their TikTok and Instagram pages. “Dadfluencer” Ben, 45, tells Woman’s Day he was shocked at how quickly their content went viral online. “We’d filmed a couple of lip-syncs to the Backstreet Boys’ I Want It That Way, and one night, my wife Lisa and I decided to share it publicly to see what happens,” he shares. “It was received so well by everyone who saw it, so we decided to keep creating videos as long…

Many of us look forward to the Christmas holiday as one of the happiest times of the year. The sun is shining, we have a few days off work and, most importantly, we get to spend extra hours with the people we love. But, according to a study by the Red Cross, for more than 30 per cent of Australians, the silly season is simply lonely. NOT SO FESTIVE There are many things that might make us feel lonely during the holidays. Simply being physically alone is one of the many factors, according to Professor Michelle Lim, CEO and scientific chair of Ending Loneliness Together, Australia’s national peak body aiming to address the issue of persistent loneliness. “Christmas can be a challenge for vulnerable people who are socially isolated or…

DAY 1 Explore the picturesque city of Quebec, with its cobblestone streets of shops, restaurants and bars reminiscent of a French village. DAYS 2 & 3 Spend on ship to explore and relax into holiday mode while cruising the scenic Saint Lawrence River. The watercolour painting class proved to be great fun, as guests took time relaxing on the top deck with warm blankets, fresh snacks and a library book. FIRST PORT Charlottetown. This quaint town has plenty of things to see: a must-try is the lobster roll from Water Prince Corner Shop, a local institution. SECOND PORT Sydney Nova Scotia: experience the beauty of Nova Scotia with an on-shore excursion, a popular choice The Cabot Trail to experience Cape Breton’s National Park, or a guided walk through Old Sydney…

Emma Thompson is on a mission. “I think there should be more action movies with older women as the hero,” says the 66-year-old actress, who steps into her first action role in her latest film, Dead Of Winter. She plays grief-stricken loner Barb who finds herself caught in a brutal blizzard in Minnesota, US, while trying to save a kidnap victim. This is such a different role for you... I just loved the idea of playing this unique character and being part of a thriller in Minnesota in winter. It was such a thrilling and interesting script with a surprising amount of humour in it, actually. It struck me as a totally bonkers thriller with humour and a really beautiful love story at the heart of it. How would you…