Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49, 2025 i Woman's Day

It’s been 15 years since Oprah first visited Australia. Back then, I saw her at the “Oprah House” and asked her a question at a press conference. Now she’s back, and we’ve got all the details on how she’s living it up during her time here – including flying in on her private jet and the tipple she likes to have on hand in her dressing room (p16). This week we’re celebrating legend Dick Van Dyke turning 100 by taking a look back at some of his most iconic roles (p20). As Christmas gets closer, I love a good hack to make all areas of my life a little bit easier. Our Lifestyle Writer Amber tells us all about how the humble Ziploc bag can help with everything from icing…

Friends of Zoe Kravitz say she’s been forced to draw a line in her new romance with Harry Styles, after she started to suspect he was more interested in her rock-legend dad Lenny! An insider explains, “Harry’s probably Lenny’s number-one fan on the planet. He styles himself after him, so the big fear from Zoe’s friends is that she’s going to get hurt. There’s no doubt Harry’s been making an extra effort if he knows Lenny’s going to be there, but Zoe called him out on it before they went to Rome. “She really likes Harry but she won’t get in too deep until she knows it’s her he’s really dating and not her famous family.”…

It’s one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights on the calendar, but the 2025 Fashion Awards in London made headlines for an entirely different reason when Sienna Miller broke the news she was expecting her third child! The 43-year-old actress debuted her growing baby bump as she walked the red carpet in a gorgeous sheer frock alongside her boyfriend Oli Green. The Factory Girl star glowed as she posed for photos while cradling her stomach and hugging friends, like makeup mogul Charlotte Tilbury, who appeared to be celebrating the news on the night. This isn’t the first time Sienna has announced a pregnancy through fashion. In 2023, the star revealed she was expecting her first child with Oli at the Vogue World event, wearing a white two-piece dress. Sienna also…

Life hasn’t been easy for Sydney mum Rachael Jackson. She’s a survivor of domestic violence, a single mum of three including a child with a disability, and she’s faced a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. But amid all this, in 2023 Rachael won a Citizen of the Year award for her community work in her Northern Sydney community and advocating for others in need. “I moved to Australia 28 years ago from the UK, so I have no family here to support me,” Rachael tells Woman’s Day. “Because of my own lived experience and challenges, I speak up on social issues like affordable housing and loneliness. I know people go through trauma every day and they don’t always get the help they need and if I can help someone, I will.…

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MITCHELL ONLINE! Visit mitchell coombes.com Q I’m worried about a family member’s health and want to know if things will improve. Also, if there are any messages from loved ones who’ve passed that could bring comfort. Concerned I’m told that upstairs has so much love for you and your family. You are very protected and always being watched over. I’m picking up there is a circle of healing angels around your family member who has been unwell, wrapping them in a gentle green light and helping bring comfort. This healing energy is being sent to lift them up and support their recovery. There is also a lovely older gentleman in spirit from your father’s side stepping forward. He tells me he’s watching over everyone, sending his…

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COCONUT VANILLA SNOWFLAKE SANDWICHES MAKES 20 PREP 40 MINS COOK 12 MINS • 80g butter, softened • ½ cup caster sugar • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 egg, lightly beaten • 1 cup plain flour • 1 cup self-raising flour • ½ cup desiccated coconut • 60g White Choc Melts, melted • blue and green food colouring (see tip) ICING • 80g butter, softened • 1 cup icing sugar mixture • 2 tbsp milk • 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl. Gradually beat in egg until well combined. 3 Beat in combined sifted flours and 2 tbsp water on low…

In her 2023 hit song Flowers, Miley Cyrus sang that she could buy herself flowers. But this year, it’s her boyfriend Maxx Morando who’s bought her a ring! The singer-songwriter, 33, revealed she was engaged to Maxx, 27, after she flashed the diamond sparkler – rumoured to be worth around $230,000 – at the premiere of Avatar: Fire And Ash in Hollywood last week. The rarely seen couple have been dating for four years, with Miley first going public with the hunky musician at the Gucci Love Parade event in 2021. She ended her two-year marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth in 2020, and shortly afterwards briefly dated another Aussie, singer and actor Cody Simpson, before their split later that same year.…

Besties and budding musos Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are looking to channel their divorces into a Broadway hit, with sources revealing they’re looking to create their very own stage musical, something in the vein of Moulin Rouge! or Chicago. “Reese and Nicole have put the word out that they’re looking for a joint project that satisfies the frustrated singers in each,” the insider tells Woman’s Day. “They both have their own reasons – for Nicole it’s revenge over Keith, who stopped her from exploring her singing career, and Reese, who recently revealed she was told to quit her singing dreams for acting. “But they both love singing, and if it helps them heal their hearts from Reese’s divorce in 2023 and Nic’s break-up this year – it’s a bonus!”…

He lived through all the wildest times of 1960s Hollywood, and survived some of the harshest personal trials that life can dish out, so it’s no wonder Dick Van Dyke is thrilled to still be here – and loving life – at the ripe old age of 100. The legendary star celebrates his grand centenary this week, a milestone that even he can’t believe he’s set to make. ‘Had I known I’d make it to 100, I would have looked after myself’ Showing his trademark sense of humour, Dick recently joked “it’d be funny if I didn’t make it” to the big day. But he’s made it, in style. That’s something he puts down to sheer luck, as well as the love of his wife of 13 years, Arlene Silver,…

Best known for saving the lives of countless visitors at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, lifeguard Anthony “Harries” Carroll is busy getting ready for another Christmas morning patrolling the surf and sand. “I’m planning on going to work down at Bronte where I grew up for a few hours as there’s always revellers down there in the morning,” he tells Woman’s Day. “It feels like you’re doing a great thing for the community to give back and save a life on Christmas Day so families can celebrate.” The 49-year-old Bondi Rescue star won’t be patrolling the beach alone, as his wife Emily, and two boys Billy, 11, and Leo, eight, will be joining him for some festive fun in the sun. “We love going down to the beach on Christmas morning…

A delicious afternoon refresher with flavoured ice cubes MAKES 4 PORTIONS For the tea, boil 5 cups water and ½ cup maple syrup in a large saucepan, then add 2 teabags and ½ cup fresh mint. Let steep for 5 mins then discard the mint and teabags. Place tea in the fridge to cool. For the maple ice cubes, mix 1 cup water and 3 tbsp maple syrup in a jug water. Put a mint leaf in each square of your ice cube tray. Fill ice cube tray with maple water then freeze for at least 2 hours. Serve cold iced tea with maple ice cubes. Garnish with lime and mint leaves. KEEP IT SWEET Harvested from Quebec, Canada, pure Canadian maple syrup is a versatile and natural ingredient that…

What can you tell us about this latest Knives Out movie? It’s a murder mystery so I can’t say too much but, spoiler alert, someone dies! Someone definitely gets murdered and someone did it (laughs). Are you a fan of murder mysteries generally? I love a good murder mystery. I love trying to work out who the killer is and why they did it. I’m a huge fan of the Knives Out series. It was so much fun to get to be part of an ensemble cast. Tell us about your character in Knives Out... I play Geraldine Scott, who is the police chief of a small rural town in upstate New York called Chimney Rock. She finds herself kind of out of her depth when a murder takes place…

Duchess Meghan’s love of designer threads – and the eye-watering price tags attached – didn’t sit well with the late Queen Elizabeth, who reportedly hit the roof when she commissioned a bespoke Dior gown estimated at $121,300 during the Sussexes’ 2019 Morocco royal tour. SPEND, SPEND, SPEND! “She (the Queen) took a call from Harry and then reportedly remarked, ‘more money’ rolling her eyes,” Camilla Tominey from The Telegraph said of the Queen’s disdain at Harry and his wife’s extravagant spending and begging for additional funds. Now, as their once-lucrative deals continue to dry up, it’s Prince Harry’s turn to urge his wife to “curb her spending” and tell her to get back to work. But while he wants Meghan to limit her luxury lifestyle, sources say she’s hitting back…

Popstar Katy Perry is suing a dying veteran for $8 million, as a legal stoush with the former owner of her $23 million mansion turns ugly! The Teenage Dream singer, 41, is suing Carl Westcott, an 85-year-old veteran, after he attempted to claw back the sale of his Montecito mansion to Katy and her then-husband Orlando Bloom in 2020. While a judge ruled the sale was still valid and Katy secured the property, the drawn-out legal battle saw her lose millions in potential rental income, and she wants him to pay! And pay up he’ll have to, with People citing Katy is set to be awarded roughly $2.7 million in the case.…

Ed Sheeran is known for his raw lyrics, and if his new tracks are anything to go by, could his marriage to wife Cherry Seaborn be headed for disaster? In new ballad, Problems, Ed, 34, writes, “Flowers in our garden are dying. When did the water run dry? But you want the truth, we’re not fine.” And, in track War Game, Ed coos, “Every day we feel deflated, Tryna roll with all the changes, reality of what we’ve created.” So is this a classic case of life imitating art? A source tells Woman’s Day that while “they’re not walking away from their marriage”, it’s not to say “they’re not going through some serious problems” either. “They’re having to adapt to what’s essentially a long-distance marriage and it’s hard on both…

With a ready laugh and a rare talent, Toni Lamond became a legend on the stage in Melbourne, Sydney, New York and London, and led the way for other women with her work on TV and radio. Nicknamed “Lolly-Legs” by the late, great entertainer Noel Ferrier when he appeared on In Melbourne Tonight – a much-loved show Toni would go on to host in 1961, becoming the first woman in the world to compere a television variety program. It was just one of countless achievements in a career spanning more than eight decades, encompassing roles on Aussie television shows such as Number 96 and Bandstand, and some of the most popular TV shows around the world, including Starsky & Hutch, The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote. But her first…

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY The Vintage Toy Box It was Saskia Sharp’s passion for creative play that led her to launch The Vintage Toy Box online in 2013. Today, with shops in Canberra, Bowral and Orange, Saskia shares her knowledge of classic toys with children all over Australia. But it’s at Christmas time, she says, that the stores truly come to life: “The shelves sparkle with festive treasures, from traditional stockings filled with little surprises, to retro toys and puzzles that bring families together.” Nostalgic tin spinning tops, wind-up robots, wooden trapeze toys and the prettiest paper dolls sit beside enchanting handcrafted music boxes – it’s a refreshing throwback to clever, well-made pieces. They make the perfect gift from one generation to another and with no plastic or batteries in sight,…

Let your pup carry their own essentials in style. With an adjustable fit, built-in poop bag dispenser and secure leash attachment, it’s perfect for walks, hikes and everyday outings. Lightweight, durable and adorably bright in orange. DoggieKit Dog Backpack $14.20 amazon.com.au Peekaboo puss! Maintain a clean and hygienic home by giving your cat a dedicated space with this Cat Litter Box Cabinet — the purrfect self-care and grooming solution for your feline friend! Cat Litter Box Cabinet $65 kmart.com.au Celeb pet of the week! LEILA McKINNON The Australian television presenter and journalist is known for sharing anecdotes about her dog, Roy, a “delinquent” pup who was reportedly kicked out of training school. Here they are having a cooling dip together. If you’d like a reading for your pet, write…

CHARRED PEACH PANZANELLA SERVES 8-10 PREP 20 MINS COOK 7 MINS • 3 firm ripe yellow peaches, thickly sliced • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1 pane di casa, torn into large chunks • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar • 1kg large ripe tomatoes, cut into large chunks • 300g punnet mixed cherry tomatoes, halved • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, roughly chopped • 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced • ½ bunch fresh basil leaves, plus extra to serve • 220g tub cherry bocconcini, torn • ½ cup halved green pitted olives 1 Place peaches and 2 tsp of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss to coat. Place bread in a large bowl. Drizzle with ¼ cup of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 2…

What made you want to come back for another Knives Out? First of all, it was the chance to work with [writer and director] Rian Johnson again. Secondly, it was really simply the fact I had so much fun doing the first two. And thirdly, it was the chance to work with another wonderful cast of actors. I jumped at the chance. Is part of your job as the lead actor to welcome the new cast and play a kind of mentor role off screen? I guess so. I do try to at least set the tone but when you’re working with people like Glenn Close, there’s not really any advice I can give. It’s Glenn Close. She’s more than capable of mentoring everybody else, including me. How would you…