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Woman’s Day‘s Naomi Toy looks at the best books, TV shows, movies and music of the week! Here are our top five for this week.

His parents are two of the best-looking people on the planet, but baby Flynn Bloom is already threatening to eclipse them both.

Hugh Jackman is back in Sydney and leaving half of Bondi swooning with his sexy body.

Thirty years after Elle Macpherson was crowned 'The Body', Australia has a new supermodel who is taking the world by storm - Miranda Kerr.

It’s summertime and everywhere you go, swimsuits are on show. Gone are the days when the bikini was banned from beaches for being ‘indecent’, this summer we’re likely to be turning to classic looks on the beach. Think Honey Ryder’s iconic ‘collecting seashells’ two-piece. From Bond girls to Baywatch lifesavers, these iconic beach babes have […]

Summer dining should be informal, friendly and relaxed – and where possible, done outdoors. While hosting a party is a fun experience, planning in advance means the night will be less stressful and an enjoyable evening for both you and your guests. The menu Keep it simple A great menu doesn’t need to be finicky. […]

Feeling overwhelmed by how fast Christmas is approaching? If you’re losing track of time and need help organising your thoughts, this Christmas Countdown timetable might just be the answer. Download this chart, print it out and place it on the fridge or in your handbag. It’s the ultimate Christmas checklist for every busy woman. Download […]

A school in the UK is rewarding children for lying to their teachers. Students at Perse School in Cambridge, England, are encouraged to talk their way out of minor offences like being late to class, using their phone or not doing their homework. When a pupil is caught breaking the rules, they are given 10 […]

Halle Berry is taking legal action to rush through an extended restraining order against her ex-partner Gabriel Aubry, after a violent brawl at her home on Thanksgiving Day. Halle and her lawyers are concerned that Gabriel sparked the fight with Halle’s fiance Olivier Martinez – which saw both men end up in hospital – in […]

The screen heart-throb’s love life is far from perfect. He’s one of the world’s sexiest stars with legions of female admirers. So you could be forgiven for thinking that Ryan Gosling’s girlfriend would be thanking her lucky stars – on a daily basis! But it seems that when it comes to Ryan’s romance with Hollywood […]

It turns out that the Home And Away star’s unrelenting desire for a child could be fuelling her erratic behaviour. For a woman who finds herself with the enviable choice of croissants in Paris or dog-walking in New York, what Melissa George really wants is much closer to home. What she wants – or “needs” […]

He says he’s made a stupid mistake and is desperate to reunite with his family, but Danielle’s talking to lawyers. He may be selling his beloved South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL team but the incredible gesture won’t win heartbroken Russell Crowe back his estranged wife Danielle Spencer. This is what numerous friends of the couple who […]

A different moniker is just the start of Katie’s brave plan for her daughter’s new life – and Tom Cruise is furious. For six years, Suri Cruise has redefined what it means for a child to be spoilt. With a wardrobe reportedly worth $3 million, private jets and helicopters to ferry her between mansions, and […]

After 15 months together the hot couple’s romance has gone off the boil. Popular MKR couple Rocco La Bella and Carly Cheung have ended their relationship, Woman’s Day can exclusively reveal. While many believed their reality romance would be one of the few that would endure, it seems that even their love has soured. The […]

The parents of the adorable twins who played baby Lily on the sitcom tell HENRY MELLER why the girls have ‘retired’, and turned down a chance to make $34,000 per episode. Their girls scored a dream role on a top-rating, multi-award-winning US sitcom. Even First Lady Michelle Obama declares it her favourite show. So why […]

It’s undeniable that Paris in the spring is enchanting while Aspen offers a bustling winter wonderland and world class skiing – but where do you go to truly tune out from the stresses of modern life? Read on for our top picks for the ultimate in relaxing holiday destinations. By Rosalind Scutt.

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season's excesses.

Looking forward to Christmas cheer, but dreading the aftermath? Professor Kerryn Phelps advises on how to avoid the season’s excesses. The season of goodwill is upon us, but from my perspective in general practice, it’s also the season of impending regret. I lose count of the number of people who say to me, “I wish […]

Christmas preparations are stressful enough, even before family members start to arrive and add their ‘colourful’ personalities to the mix. While we all love our family and accept their foibles and quirks, dealing with the relatives en masse can sometimes be less than joyous during the holiday season. Here, family therapist and mother of two […]

Tension between Halle Berry’s ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and fiance Olivier Martinez reached boiling point on Thursday with the pair involved in a brawl that saw them both taken to hospital. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People magazine that an altercation between the two men broke out when Gabriel dropped Nahla, his four-year-old daughter […]

It would be almost impossible to besmirch the festive, tinkling beauty of Martin Place in Sydney on Christmas Eve. The Christmas tree towering over tinselled decorations, parents and children smiling with excitement. Almost impossible. At nine years old, my sister Shelley and I gave it a red hot go. We’d always loved Christmas carols in […]

The British monarchy has never been cooler and that’s official. Since last year’s royal wedding, the family is enjoying and all-time high. So what is the reason behind this surge in popularity? The House of Windsor’s next generation, led by William, Kate and Harry. The young royals have proven a valuable asset and are now […]

TV veteran Bert Newton will undergo lifesaving quadruple bypass heart surgery on Saturday. Talking to the Herald Sun, Bert said he consulted his doctor on Wednesday after experiencing chest pains and was sent straight to the Epworth Hospital in Richmond. Bert, who is currently being comforted by his wife Patti and their grandchildren, says he […]

One of Australia’s favourite authors, Bryce Courtenay, has died at the age of 79. The South African-born novelist passed away in his Canberra home at 11pm on Thursday with his family by his side, ending a long battle with stomach cancer. The best-selling author was best known for his much-loved novel The Power of One, […]

The Greek island of Crete may make an ideal beach holiday, but if you stay on the sand you’ll be missing out on so much.

Australian best-selling author Bryce Courtenay has died at his Canberra home aged 79. The father of three was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away yesterday (Thursday), following a short battle with stomach cancer. Christine Courtenay has thanked her husband’s many fans for their support and made a request for privacy. “We would […]

With sexy David Beckham for a father, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz were always going to be good looking boys - now they're potential models!

By age 34, one in four Generation Y’s still haven’t flown the coop and left home, but that doesn’t mean they’re making domestic life any easier for mum. Researchers from the University of NSW have found that even though they have an extra pair of hands around the house, mothers are still picking up after […]

Lucy Melo, the elephant keeper who was attacked by elephant Pathi Harn, aka Mr Shuffles, has opened up for the first time about the incident.

This year marks the 65 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. We look back at their love story.

Thousands of people who have arrived in Australia by boat this year will now be allowed to live in the community, while their claims are processed. Under changes announced by the Gillard government yesterday, they will be paid around 90 percent of the NewStart allowance, or $428 a fortnight. They will also be entitled to […]

The NSW government has vowed to make adoption easier, for both parents who desperately want children, and children who desperately need safe, stable families. There were just 65 children adopted locally in 2011-12, a rise from 45 the year before. By contrast, there are more than 35,000 children living in “out-of-home” or foster care. Most […]

The Duchess of Cambridge is more accustomed to being on the other side of the camera, but she turned photographer during her recent trip to Borneo. Kate and William visited the remote island as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour in September. Nearly three months later, the Duchess has released her favourite seven snaps from […]

It looks like little Flynn Bloom is a star in the making. His model mum Miranda Kerr has opened up about her son with husband Orlando Bloom, saying that he is quite the little charmer. “He’s really, really sweet. My son really… loves people,” she told Celebuzz. “And he’s very charming in that he’ll look […]

It’s been a year since Demi Moore announced her separation from Ashton Kutcher, but she’s doing everything she can to delay their official split. The pair are yet to file for divorce and a source tells Radar Online that Demi has been avoiding proceedings because she’s still reeling over the fact that her husband of […]

For three long hours on the afternoon of August 3, 2011, police officer Karen Lowden sat with Madeleine Pulver, neither of them sure whether the device strapped to the schoolgirl’s neck would explode. Here, Karen tells her story. When Karen Lowden took her two-year-old son, Lachlan, to his playgroup in early August, she was given […]

With summer just around the corner, The Australian Women’s Weekly and Channel 9 are joining forces to make your holiday season the best ever. Hosted by the beautiful Natalie Gruzlewski and starring a range of celebrity guests, the first of our two TV specials Summer with the Australian Women’s Weekly will air on Sunday, November […]

A pristine world that penguins, seals and whales all call home, Antarctica is the last great wilderness on earth and is best seen on an expedition cruise, writes Mike Dolan.

What makes a French woman so effortlessly stylish? Bryce Corbett meets model and muse Ines de la Fressange. It’s a late summer’s day in Paris. In her pink-painted office above a designer fashion store in the first arrondissement, Ines de la Fressange is having a horror flashback. “I was a granny amongst all these Russian […]

Pictures of Prince William at work released by St James’s Palace and posted online have caused security concern for the RAF. The 10 images, showing a day in the life of Flight Lieutenant Wales, were posted to the Duke and Duchess’s new website but were not first cleared by the Ministry of Defence. Among the […]

The rising star only has eyes for one guy… She’s wowed the nation with solid performances week in-week out, but to her boyfriend, Swedish record producer Christian Nilsson, Samantha Jade’s always been a star. The couple fell in love when Samantha, 25, was recording songs in Sweden several years ago. “They moved to Los Angeles […]

The self-help guru is in need of some advice of his own as his 36-year marriage hits shaky ground. He’s helped countless people around the world with his own special brand of straight-talking advice, but now it’s Dr Phil McGraw himself who could do with some words of wisdom. The psychologist, who shot to fame […]

It’s common for parents to feel pangs of guilt when dropping kids off at daycare, and new research will only make matters worse. A recent study has found that leaving children at nurseries between the ages of one and four may encourage obesity, with school children 50 per cent more likely to be overweight than […]

Each year, 35,000 people are listed as missing in Australia and, sadly, many of their stories never make news. But the case of 25-year-old Daniel O’Keeffe is unusual. On paper, Dan had the perfect life; a loving family, devoted girlfriend and privileged upbringing in an upmarket area of Geelong. He was well educated, well liked […]

When news that a 48-year-old Melbourne mother of 12 was in hospital awaiting the arrival of five more precious babies last month, the story raced around the globe, and strangers unleashed abuse describing the mother as disgraceful, irresponsible, selfish and greedy. The tiny bubs were even called “potential dole bludgers.” With 12 children and 13 […]

Radio host Fifi Box has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The 35-year-old presenter from Melbourne revealed the good news live on air during her radio show, Fifi and Jules, on Monday. “It’s the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to me. Look out, there’s another Box coming into the world!” a delighted […]

Relief has finally come for Sydney girl Madeleine Pulver and her family today as the man who strapped a fake collar bomb around her neck holding her hostage in the family’s Mosman home was jailed for at least ten years. Paul Douglas Peters was given a maximum sentence of 13 years and six months in […]

The summer might have been a bit slow to get-going this year, but as the weather hots-up, so should you! Get ready for swimsuit season with these simple beauty and health tips that will have you bikini-ready in a flash! Kick start your metabolism in the morning by drinking a glass of water with the […]

After 18 years in the notoriously fickle television industry, Shelley Craft’s star still seems to be on the rise — a fact that has her whole family thoroughly puzzled. Her brother jokes about her success constantly, and ever her mother didn’t see her daughter’s TV career coming. Many years ago, when a psychic predicted that […]

Over 40 years ago, Kevin and Shirley Orr defied doctors and kept their baby with Down syndrome. Now, the caring roles have reversed and the real dilemma is this — what happens when Mum and Dad die? Kevin Orr remembers well the joy running through the house the first day he brought his newborn son, […]

This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team's top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season.

This month we asked sports medicine expert Dr George Janko, McKinnon Sports Medicine for his team’s top lifestyle and fitness tips for surviving this silly season. Increase that training – whatever it may be.Let’s up the ante! Push harder, faster, stronger, and longer! Do something each day even if only a brisk walk. Remember getting […]

Bachelors of Australia rejoice! Elle 'The Body' Macpherson is single again after splitting from her banker boyfriend.

Nine-year-old Chloe has not had an easy start to life. Diagnosed with Herpes Encephalitis, a degenerative brain disease, at just 20 months old, the young sister of seven was given only a 50 per cent chance of survival. The illness, more commonly known as ‘cold sores on the brain’ destroys brain cells and as a […]

A future queen of England and a US reality TV star were perhaps never going to be the best of pals, but recent events may have settled that once and for all. Bootylicious Kim Kardashian is reported to have sent the Duchess of Cambridge a huge package of free clothing from her new fashion label […]

Former Home And Away star Dieter Brummer begged to be killed off so he could escape Melissa George. He tells PHIL KOCH why he hasn’t spoken to the actress in 17 years… Dieter Brummer is still rolling around laughing after the latest rant from Melissa George, who became famous playing his lover on Home And […]

The darling of the 2000 Olympics is on cloud nine after tying the knot in Sydney. Having flown high above Sydney’s Olympic stadium with the world’s eyes upon her, Nikki Webster should be used to being the centre of attention. But in front of her family and closest friends, Nikki couldn’t have been more nervous […]

Shocking new claims emerge in bitter child custody case. Ever since Modern Family burst into the TV arena, Ariel Winter, the breakout teen star of the show, appeared to be living every girl’s dream life. But sadly, what appeared to be a Hollywood fairytale is being exposed as a nightmare. Last week, Woman’s Day reported […]

Twilight fans are sinking their teeth into the finale of the hit franchise, and chewing through their savings to do it! Ditch those plastic fangs from the $2 shop for the final instalment of the Twilight series, out now at Australian movie theatres. The hottest new Twihard accessory for viewings of The Twilight Saga: Breaking […]

Clinging to hopes of an early parole, Schapelle’s family is preparing for the celebrations. Schapelle Corby brought out a photo of her dream house to show her sister Mercedes on a recent prison visit. Ripped from the pages of a magazine, it was of an old-fashioned Balinese home surrounded by coconut trees.There wasn’t a fence […]

Judge Judy proved to the world this week that older women can still be sexy – she’s sizzling hot at 70!

Xitclalli “Chilli” Vasquez is nine years old. She lives in Texas, loves her family, enjoys school, and hopes to one day become a doctor. Last year, Chilli’s hopes were all but dashed when a young drunk driver hit her mother’s car as they were driving from the local shopping mall where she had her hair […]

Model turned celebrity cook Padma Lakshmi has opened up about her controversial marriage to author Salman Rushdie.

Jaylen Arnold is just 12 years old but he’s already suffered years of abuse at the hands of school bullies. Jaylen, from Lakeland in Florida, has Tourette’s Syndrome, a neurological condition that causes him to have uncontrollable movements and outbursts, which his tormenters mock and mimic. Related: Mother’s tribute to baby born without eyes But […]

Catherine Zeta-Jones has one of the most enviable figures in Hollywood but unlike many other stars, she doesn’t have a personal trainer or weight-loss coach. Revealing her slimming secrets in the December issue of InStyle magazine, the 43-year-old says she has enough determination within herself. “I don’t have a trainer. Crazy, right?” she tells the […]

These young women all have big dreams, and now they are one step closer to getting their projects off the ground.

Sharon Osbourne is no stranger to fad dieting but at 60, she says she's finally found one that works.

Easy access online pornography is being blamed for a surge in the sexual abuse of schoolgirls. Figures from the UK show that up to a third of sixth-form girls (aged 16 – 18) had been touched inappropriately by boys in their school, and fingers are being pointed at the internet. Related: Documentary exposes 12-year-olds who […]

They say happy wife, happy life but a new study has proven there is another crucial element to long-lasting happiness: a puppy. A major study run over 72 years has found that a good marriage, close family and owning a pet dog are the key to a happy life. The Grant Study observed 268 men […]

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s brood of six certainly love pizza! Every time they visit Arris’ Pizza, their local pizza parlour in Springfield, Missouri, they cause a real commotion. “The place shuts down for the entire night and the kids raise a ruckus,” a source has told Us magazine. “They jump on tables and even […]

Nicole Kidman has given a candid interview about her split from Tom Cruise, revealing she was "blindsided" by his decision to leave because she was so in love with him.

As the Queen’s granddaughter, Zara Phillips is expected to look ladylike at all times but she struggled to maintain her composure in a bra-baring backless dress yesterday. Zara, 31, was photographed in a series of unflattering outfits on the Gold Coast yesterday, including one that was slashed to the waist, revealing her red lace bra. […]

When Tom Cruise announced his marriage to wife of 10 years Nicole Kidman was over, it made world headlines. But the Aussie actress has now revealed no-one was more shocked by the news than she was. “I thought our life together was perfect,” Nicole tells France’s DuJour magazine. Now, 11 years on, she is happily […]

Residents of sleepy English village, Ickham, couldn’t believe their eyes this week when they awoke to discover Hollywood’s most famous family holidaying in their midst! Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and their six-strong brood, were renting luxury cottage The Treasury, just outside Kent, whilst Brad filmed scenes for his upcoming blockbuster movie, World Z.

Exciting baby news from Sir Elton John and his David Furnish, who are expecting their second child with the help of a surrogate mother, has made for celebratory headlines and prompted an outpouring of gushing messages of congratulations. But not everyone is happy about the famous couple’s decision welcome another child into their family via […]

Australian actress Melissa George has been criticised for speaking out against the Australian media's hang-up on her former tvcareer. Former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements speaks out in her defence.

Charles and Camilla have been well-received throughout their tour of Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand, being greeted with gifts, applause, and enthusiastic handshakes at every stop. But one Kiwi crowd member wasn’t so welcoming. Police arrested known anti-royalist and Sam Bracanov on suspicion of planning to attack the Prince of Wales and Duchess […]

Magic Mike star Matthew McConaughey has been snapped looking shockingly frail on the set of his latest film, prompting fears he may have taken things a step too far in the name of art. The 43-year-old actor appeared pale and emaciated as he caught a flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans, and is reported […]

Woman’s Day‘s Naomi Toy looks at the best books, TV shows, movies and music of the week! Here are our top five for this week.

I married my wife because she was hot and I knew there was no way I should even have a shot with her – let alone a relationship. For some reason she really loved me and wanted to marry me. I didn’t want to lose her because I loved her body, her face, her breasts, […]

Prince Harry’s Las Vegas shenanigans made headlines, infuriated the royal family, and have now earned him a new nickname. The Prince has become the King in the eyes of US marines in Afghanistan — they have nicknamed Harry Elvis, likening him to the legendary singer after his much-publicised Las Vegas holiday and the nude scandal […]

With many university degrees now costing tens of thousands of dollars, there are big financial implications for both parents and students. Here's how to navigate the tertiary minefield.

Demi Moore recently celebrated turning 50 and proved she is still as hot as ever. Demi, who rose to fame in the early 80s, has lived an interesting life in the public eye, from her numerous marriages, her daring red carpet looks and her profile as Hollywood’s ultimate cougar. Here, we look at her best […]

We all have an embarrassing uncle, and the Duchess of Cambridge’s just won’t let up. Gary Goldsmith, the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, has again tried to ride the Duchess’ coat tails and use her fame to promote his new company. Pippa Middleton: ‘I’m famous for my brother-in-law and bottom’ Mr Goldsmith posted a […]

Fans of the hit show are fuming over allegations the results are ‘fixed’. Since The X-Factor returned to our screens in August, the series has been plagued by controversy. There have been cat-fights, hook-ups and hate campaigns – but the most enduring drama of all has been gossip the competition is not as fair as […]

This modest Perth couple are still renting, and have yet to dent the bank balance. With failing family businesses and mounting debt, Vicki Edwards used to fantasise about how she’d spend the money if she ever won Lotto. “It was easier dreaming about it than actually doing it,” laughs the 49-year-old, who won $4 million […]

The Sunrise sweetheart steals the show in a slinky scarlet frock after a red-hot makeover. She was rubbing shoulders with the likes of heart-throb Hugh Jackman, but last week, when popular Sunrise co-host Melissa Doyle stepped out to a charity gala in Melbourne, all eyes were on her.Looking more like a movie star than a […]

Russell Crowe’s ex hit the races with style and a smile. Surrounded by a sea of celebrities at the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, a glowing Danielle Spencer lit up Flemington’s famous Birdcage with a dazzling smile. Far from looking despondent about her separation from her husband of nine years, screen star Russell Crowe, the mother-of-two […]

With a deadly diagnosis looming, Ozzy’s wife made an agonising decision. She’s already faced – and beaten – cancer, but when usually tough-talking Sharon Osbourne was dealt her latest blow, she was terrified. The wife of rocker Ozzy battled colon cancer 10 years ago and knew she never wanted to go through such pain again. […]

Hundreds of well-wishers braved the rain for the chance to meet Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in Auckland today, giving the royal couple a very warm welcome. A large — and very vocal crowd — crowd gathered along the lower end of Queen Street in downtown Auckland to greet the visiting royals. Their […]

Move over nubile virgin Ana Steele, there's a new erotic heroine in town and she's a grandmother.

Bronwyn and Scott McNamara, a Sunshine Coast couple were all set to become Mum and Dad to an adopted Ethiopian child, but in June it was announced that the Ethiopia Program, which has facilitated the adoption of more than 600 Ethiopian children over 20 years, would close. “This has been a tough decision, but a […]

Woman’s Day‘s Karen Birkemoe has taken on a 12-week CrossFit workout challenge to shed some unwanted kilos. Here she reveals the events of her first week. WEEK ONE Confronting is a good word to describe my first week. I knew from looking in the mirror that things were getting out of hand with my weight. […]

Love is in the air for these celebrity couples. We look at the most loved-up celebs that just can’t keep their hands to themselves.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have touched down in New Zealand, paying their respects at a sombre Armistice Day commemoration ceremony. The couple arrived in Auckland on Saturday night, kicking off a six-day day visit to New Zealand, following their whirlwind tour of Australia. The last post: Charles and Camilla farewell Australia […]

Six days, five states, one territory, more than 30 events plus additional meet and greets, more than a thousand handshakes-a-piece shaken and hundreds of personal conversations; such is the stuff of this incredible royal tour. The Weekly has followed the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall every step of their Australian journey and […]

As senior members of the royal family, Charles and Camilla are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost decorum at all times, but the fun-loving pair couldn’t help letting some silly faces slip during their Australian tour. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are famous for their excellent senses of humour and they weren’t afraid […]

The final day of the Australian leg of their tour was all about matters of state and ceremony as Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall touched down in Canberra for a reception at Government House and to lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial. But before their pow-wow with the politicians, the couple […]

As if to underline the fact that this has been a People’s Tour for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, it wasn’t until their final few hours on Australian soil that the couple got to meet Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Leader of the Opposition Tony Abbott. Prior to a Diamond Jubilee luncheon at […]