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Kids who were popular in high school earn more money as adults, a new study has found. US researchers from the National Bureau of Economic research found that teenagers from “cool groups” earned 10 percent more than “social rejects” and two percent more than classmates with the average number of friends. Related: Does Facebook cause […]

Clarence House has revealed details of Prince Charles and Camilla’s Australian tour, which will kick off at a cracking pace on November 5 as the royal couple begin their whirlwind tour visiting five states in just six days. The Prince and Duchess’ whip around Australia is part of a three-country tour making up one of […]

Comments from Tony Abbott accusing the Gillard Government of being “inexperienced” when it comes to having babies are the latest in a series of assumed sexist slurs and personal attacks that have clouded Canberra these past two weeks. The Opposition Leader has apologised over comments he made in response to the government’s plans to cut […]

Men are constantly grappling with the mystery of what women want. A new study could help them get to the bottom of it, and they might be pleasantly surprised. Aside from eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, a German and US survey of 900 women suggests that a woman’s top priority is a bit of romance, […]

Pippa Middleton has revealed her struggles over coming to terms with fame brought on by her family and figure. In her debut book, Celebrate: A Year of British Festivities for Families and Friends, the usually private princess of party planning talks about being suddenly thrust in to the limelight thanks to her sister Kate marrying […]

There were tears of joy, lots of laughter and a whole lot of love when gorgeous actress Jodi Gordon married big-hearted rugby league champion Braith Anasta. “Yes, I cried,” smiles a beaming Jodi Gordon, who was overcome with emotion when she tied the knot with her “Mr Handsome”, Braith Anasta, on a clifftop in Bali […]

When the stage icon soon hits our shores, she’ll be catching up with an important Aussie pollie. On the eve of her first visit here in 55 years, beloved showbiz legend Angela Lansbury says top of her to-do list is savouring our ice-cold beer – and catching up with her cousin, federal politician Malcolm Turnbull, […]

The Gladiator star is ready to do anything to win his wife back. When Russell Crowe married Danielle Spencer in 2003, he was adamant they would be together forever. “I’ve been thinking about it for a long time so I don’t have any second thoughts,” he said. “The thought [of marrying her] crossed my mind […]

Parenting stress, rumours of infidelity and career mismatch have taken a toll. Now friends fear their long love story is at risk. Sarah Jessica Parker became an icon to a generation of women playing unlucky-in-love Carrie Bradshaw – but in real life, she seemed to have the marriage thing down pat. Now friends of the […]

The former Beverly Hills 90210 star recounts her terrifying ordeal in which she begged doctors to save her baby boy’s life over hers. Tori Spelling had planned the perfect evening. While her husband Dean McDermott bunked with son Liam, 5, for a boys-only sleepover in May, the 20-weeks-pregnant star and her older daughter Stella, 4, […]

A documentary following girls as young as 12 posting images of themselves online in lingerie and imitating porn stars sheds light on how technology and pornography are shaping the sexual identity of young girls. Sexy Baby: A Documentary About Sexiness and The Cyber Age, exposes the troubling truth of a generation getting their sex education […]

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have married in Italy in a private ceremony near Naples. “It’s great to be married, the ceremony was beautiful and it was so special to be surrounded by our family and friends,” the pair said in a statement. In the days leading up to the ceremony the celebrity couple were […]

It’s not every day that you read about someone like Talia Joy Castellano. At just 13 years old, the inspirational cancer sufferer has taken YouTube by storm, attracting more than 14 million viewers to her make-up video blog. Six years ago, while spending time with another cancer survivor, Talia began experimenting with make-up and developed […]

Katie Holmes is back! Not only is she back on Broadway in the new show Dead Accounts, she is also smiling again. Since her split from ex-husband Tom Cruise in June, Katie has a new lease on life – and her work life is no exception. The 33-year-old has been filmed laughing and joking around […]

Mel Gibson has a new lady in his life and she is one tough woman. The star, who has been linked to a number of beauties since his very public split from Oksana Grigorieva in 2010, is now dating stuntwoman and actress Ashley Cusato. The pair were spotted getting cozy at upmarket restaurant Nobu in […]

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have welcomed a baby boy! But unlike most celebrity couples, the pair kept their new arrival a secret for weeks. “We have been very lucky to have had a peaceful few weeks at home, but I would like to release this myself before others do,” Megan wrote on her […]

What do these women have in common? They are all embracing their bodies at age 40 plus – and looking better than ever! In a recent interview Cameron Diaz revealed that she feels better at 40 than she did in her 20s. And she isn’t the only one embracing her age and looking fantastic while […]

Nine newsreader andAustralian Women’s Weeklybook reviewer Leila McKinnon has given birth to her first child. Leila and her husband Nine CEO David Gyngell welcomed Edmund “Ted” McKinnon Gyngell into the world at around 2am this morning. The newest addition to McKinnon Gyngell clan is a 51cm, 3.018kg, healthy baby boy who arrived at a tense […]

Actor, genius, rock star, or aristocrat. These are the options a UK website gives women choosing the potential father of their children. No they aren’t profiles on some exclusive dating agency, but a sperm bank offering a catalogue of VIP donors to women with a penchant for privileged backgrounds or celebrity status. Related: My dad […]

Hurry Suri! Suri Cruise is showing some enthusiasm about going to school, making a last-minute dash to class so she wouldn't be late.

New mum Hilary Duff has spoken out about the pressures on celebrity mums to quickly shed their baby weight. Talking to Parents magazine, the mother of seven-month-old Luca admitted she was struggling to live up to Hollywood expectations that she would immediately snap back to her pre-baby body. “There are some women who look the […]

Since the Prime Minister’s anti-sexism tirade last week, misogyny has become the biggest buzz word of the year. We’ve read and heard it more times than we’ve bothered to learn to spell it — and a lot of us probably don’t even really understand what it means. Related: Was the PM’s tirade at Abbott justified? […]

She’s used to taking a slip in the polls, now Julia Gillard has fallen on her face after tripping on her heels on her way to a press conference in Delhi. On the last day of her tour of India, the Prime Minister lost a shoe as her heel dug into the soft grass. After […]

As if it wasn’t enough to have to compete with young corporate-ladder-climbers, as much as they think legitimate ageism is rife in the workplace, a study has revealed that females think just looking over 40 can kill a woman’s career. The survey found most women believed if they didn’t reach the boardroom by the time […]

Following the release of shocking figures that more than half of the UK’s hospital admissions for eating disorders were under-20 and some of those under-10, social media has copped much of the blame for contributing to the development of eating disorders in “the Facebook generation”. Teen and pre-teen eating disorders are on the rise with […]

As commentators continue to rage over the sexism debate, an international survey has found that Australian women are the world’s most economically advanced. Topping a list of 128 countries, women in Australia won out in access to education, market participation and anti-discrimination policies. Following Australia were three Scandinavian countries — Norway, Sweden and Finland, with […]

Celebrities have long been known to have a fake tan fail every now and then, but this body builder certainly took it to a whole new level. The unnamed competitor, who took part in the Arnold Classic Europe bodybuilding competition — a bodybuilding competition sponsored by Arnold Schwarzenegger — has sparked a fake tan fail […]

Irrespective of whether you are a recreational runner or a super fit triathlete, everything you put into your mouth affects your performance. Sports dietician Caitlin Reid reveals four nutrition tips to help you get more from your workout. Eat breakfast By morning, most of the fuel you got from your dinner the night before is […]

It seems the Beckhams are heading back to the UK…and may be planning to add to their brood with baby number five. David and Victoria have been spotted eyeing off multi-million dollar houses in west London with a view to moving back to the UK when David’s five-year football deal with LA Galaxy finishes later […]

She’s been an actress for more than 43 years, but it hasn’t been an easy road for Susan Sarandon. The 66-year-old Oscar winner has opened up about her “disgusting” first casting-couch experience where she experienced sexual exploitation. “It was not successful — for either of us,” she told the November issue of Elle magazine. “I […]

Mia Akiki had her fairytale wedding…now baby Bella is the icing on the cake. Once upon a time, young Mia Akiki dreamed she would grow up, find a handsome prince and have a fairytale wedding. Well, this modern-day princess’s dreams came true way beyond her expectations. Not only did she find a doting prince in […]

Want to be inspired? Triumph invites you to the very exclusive Women of Inspiration Event. Former Australian Women’s Weekly editors Deborah Thomas and Ita Buttrose, as well as the lovely Jesinta Campbell will host the exclusive events in Melbourne and Sydney. There are strictly 30 places available so to reserve your spot email philipa.nina@triumph.com Sydney […]

Russell Crowe and his wife of nine years Danielle Spencer have separated. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the 48-year-old Oscar winner and singer Danielle, 43, have “amicably” split and now their concern is for the wellbeing of their young sons Charles, 8, and Tennyson, 6. Although neither has spoken publicly, it has been reported that […]

Mary has unwittingly become embroiled in the Duchess of Cambridge nude photo scandal. A Danish magazine’s controversial decision to publish nude photos of the Duchess of Cambridge has left Crown Princess Mary reeling. The “bottomless” photos, shot with a long-range lens and showing Kate changing out of her swimmers on a balcony in France, were […]

The claws are out between Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen, causing tension on the hit show. It’s the hilarious sitcom that has viewers in fits. But we can reveal that behind the scenes on Modern Family, a vicious catfight has broken out between two fan favourites – and it’s no laughing matter. Sources have revealed […]

Jen debuts a huge engagement sparkler that dwarfs her love rival’s. It’s the engagement ring the world has been waiting to see. And now that beaming bride-to-be Jennifer Aniston has at last revealed the sparkler presented to her by fiance Justin Theroux, all we can say is it’s been well worth the wait! Two months […]

Much to her fiance’s dismay, Angelina is pulling away from her walk down the aisle. The Hollywood extravaganza we’ve all been waiting for – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s blockbuster wedding – seems to be over before it even began. Since their engagement in April, the A-list pair have juggled so many work commitments they’ve […]

Australia’s first public sex offenders register has gone live in Western Australia. State authorities have created a website that provides the public with photographs and information on the state’s worst sexual offenders, and Queensland may follow suit. Related: What every parent needs to know about online safety The initiative has been touted as legislation that […]

Australian entertainment power couple, Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer have separated after nine years of marriage, according to reports.

Adele is reported to be 'ecstatic' following the birth of her first child.

Knowing the odds of falling pregnant after a certain age, it is remarkable enough for a 45-year-old woman to be carrying a child. For US woman Angie Stockton, her pregnancy was even more unusual. Twenty six years after last giving birth, the grandmother gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Saturday, only this time […]

A new biography of screen icon Elizabeth Taylor reveals scandalous details the actress' romances with Ronald Regan and John F. Kennedy.

Already one of the most common chronic disorder affecting young girls, eating disorders are starting to strike at a younger age with children as young as seven being admitted to hospital for treatment. Data from the UK shows that more than 50 under ten-year-olds were admitted to hospital with eating disorders in the past year, […]

A failed case of ‘what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas’ may have publicly humiliated Prince Harry and the royal family, but it has paid off for Sin City in publicity valued at 23 million dollars. A report released by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority earlier this week suggests the Prince Harry photo […]

Women may be filling seats in university lecture theatres and beating men to top jobs more than ever before, but scientists say the best way for a woman to get ahead is to employ her “feminine charm”. A US study suggests flirtation is an effective negotiation strategy for women when negotiating with men, rather than […]

The Nine Network has released a statement saying contestant Josh Moore has left the Big Brother house due to tragic personal circumstances. Last night, Josh’s parents flew to the Gold Coast to break the news of the sudden death of his 32-year-old brother Toby. It is believed Toby suffered a heart attack. The 28-year-old from […]

An orphaned puppy and an abandoned kitten have become inseparable since being brought together at the Battersea Cats and Dogs Home in the UK, and now think they are sisters. Kitty the cat was found alone in a garden at just one day old and handed into the rescue centre. Buttons, a Jack Russell, was […]

The Duchess of Cambridge was confident carrying on royal duties on her own as her husband left her to perform official engagements solo while he paid respects to his beloved nanny at her funeral.

A fuming performance by the Prime Minister attacking Tony Abbott for his ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny’ not only shocked the Opposition Leader, but has the whole world talking. Julia Gillard’s explosive tirade made international headlines, caused feminists to cheer, and has also been a source of embarrassment for the PM following the Speaker’s resignation — a […]

Think you know all the facts and fiction about getting fit? Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Caitlin Reid busts the most common exercise myths. 1. Lifting weights will make women ‘bulky’ This is simply just not true, as women don’t have enough of the male anabolic hormone testosterone, which is required to build large and bulky […]

The simple act of sitting while you read this article is expanding your waistline, says accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist Caitlin Reid. When it comes to the obesity epidemic poor eating habits and inadequate exercise are the lifestyle factors receiving most of the blame. However, according to research published in 2004, compared to our lifestyle […]

The first pictures Nicole Kidman on set as Grace Kelly have emerged. The actress was pictured on the set of Grace of Monaco on Tuesday dressed in a yellow trench coat with her hair styled in the short sweeping curls that Grace made famous. The film, which is currently being filmed in Menton, France, explores […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has made her first public appearance in the UK since she and William returned from their tour of South East Asia, clouded by scandal after topless pictures of Kate surfaced. Kate was happy and collected by her husband’s side as they attended their first engagement on home soil since returning, brushing […]

Maria Shriver has been spotted wearing her wedding band, fuelling rumours that she may be considering reconciliation with her estranged husband Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Hollywood funnyman Danny DeVito and his wife Rhea Perlman have split after 30 years of marriage. The two confirmed their separation via their representative Stan Rosenfield to Entertainment Tonight but did not elaborate further. Danny, 67, and Rhea, 64, met in 1971 and have three children together: Lucy, 29, Grace, 27, and Daniel, 25. The […]

In explosive scenes in parliament today, the Prime Minister has delivered a scathing serve to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, slamming his ‘sexist’ attitude, and saying he ‘needs only look in the mirror to see misogyny’. In a fiery speech, Prime Minister Julia Gillard called her opponent a misogynist for the first time ever. Related: Julia […]

She was cruelly nicknamed “Garbage Disposal” in high school, but Victoria Christensen has been given a confidence boost after being crowned Mrs Utah Plus America 2013. The 23-year-old, who weighs 140kg, says she has long suffered taunts about her weight and, after years of teasing, decided she was going to ignore her critics and be […]

Most women have a sea of shoes in their wardrobe, but stylist Wendy Mak says we can get by with just six staple styles.

Big Brother’s Bradley shares his lessons in love with Shari Nementzik. Q: Which BB girl would you date outside of the house? A: I could see myself hooking up with Estelle outside the house, there is the possibility of that. Apart from her I can’t see myself with any of the other girls outside the […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has been praised for her thrifty fashion choices — so it’s ironic that she is driving up the prices of her favourite items. Several of Catherine’s wardrobe essentials cost up to 30 percent more since being given the royal seal of approval, a phenomenon dubbed “Kate-flation”. The duchess’s ubiquitous nude LK […]

Allow me to introduce you to someone. Actually, you may not need an introduction — you know this woman — in fact you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time together. You’ve had weekends away together, she’s given you guidance and advice and helped you out of some sticky situations. She the one you trust […]

For the first time, the very private actress opens up about all the topics that have previously been off limits. Nicole Kidman has climbed the A-list higher than many actresses would dare to dream, and has a blockbuster career that has won her millions of fans from around the world. Yet nothing intrigues people more […]

The cracks show in Bec and Lleyton Hewitt’s seven-year marriage. Bec Hewitt may be contemplating life as a single mum, with her tennis-star husband Lleyton crushing her dreams of more children and refusing her plea to move back to Australia. The former Home And Away star, 29, gave up her TV career for life on […]

The world’s luckiest woman spills the beans on Spanx, Fifty Shades Of Grey and what she gets up to with her heart-throb hubby. She’s married to one of the sexiest men on the planet, but Deborra-lee Furness is just like the rest of us when it comes to surviving a blah day. “It’s OK for […]

Despite rumours of a split, The Voice stars are very much an item. Their clandestine romance reportedly fizzled as quickly as it began on the set of The Voice, but it seems Delta Goodrem and TV host Darren McMullen are back together. Dressed in shorts and sunnies, the couple looked more like extras from a […]

With marriage to Mila on the horizon, the actor begs his ex for a divorce. It was the conversation with Demi Moore that Ashton Kutcher couldn’t put off any longer, even though he knew it would break his fragile estranged wife’s heart all over again. As the actor’s relationship with Mila Kunis heats up, those […]

Handsome Prince Harry has been featured on the cover of British magazine Tatler completely decked out in his best military uniform. The magazine, which named him their man of the year, chose the playboy prince to grace the cover of their November issue. The image is a stark contrast from the leaked naked pictures of […]

Nicole Kidman has definitely stepped out of her comfort zone in her role in controversial new film The Paperboy, but she drew the line at using the 'N' word in deference to her adopted son.

Women have come a long way since the 1990s, making advances in the workplace, pay gaps, and women’s rights, but while the fight for a female-friendly chocolate bar was not on feminist’s agendas, apparently it’s a high priority for confectionery giant Cadbury. In a bid to win back female chocoholics, Cadbury has launched its first […]

It has hardly been a year since Maria Shriver filed for divorce against Arnold Schwarzenegger following the discovery of his affair with the family maid and a resulting secret love child. But Arnie is convinced he can win his “fantastic” wife back. It may sound crazy, even to the estranged wife with whom he has […]

The war between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey is heating up on the set of American Idol. The two, who were filmed during an explosive feud about a contestant (see video above) during auditions on Tuesday in North Carolina, are continuing the argument off set. Fellow judge Keith Urban was stuck in the middle of […]

A mother’s emotional reunion with her missing four-year-old son has been caught on camera. Riley Martin, who has Down syndrome, disappeared from his home in Nambucca Heads at midday yesterday, along with the family’s three dogs. In pictures: The beautiful faces of Down syndrome His mother Bianca Graham was in the middle of an impassioned […]

He had a love child with the family maid and lied about it for years, but Arnold Schwarzenegger still hopes he can rebuild his relationship with estranged wife Maria Shriver.

Ruby Ernest is just four years old, but she has already spent many long nights in hospital, struggling to breathe as the inoperable tumour in her lung swells. Six months after doctors told Ruby’s family that there was nothing they could do, help came from an unexpected place: a packet of tiny blue pills traditionally […]

Kim Kardashian is famous for her curves but she is desperately trying to lose the weight she has gained since dating singer Kanye West. The 31-year-old recently tweeted that she and sister Kourtney, who recently gave birth to a baby girl named Penelope, have the same amount of weight to lose. “How is it that […]

Don’t text and drive — we know this much. But has anyone considered the dangers of mobile-distraction while supervising children? The answer is yes, doctors have, and they’re concerned. The perils of texting while parenting have been uncovered in data released by the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suggesting that a 12 percent […]

Teens who get less sleep are more likely to develop heart problems later in life, a new study has found. Researchers found that of the 4,100 teenagers studied, the third with the poorest sleep quality were more likely to be overweight or have unhealthy blood pressure or cholesterol levels. Related: One in five kids overweight […]

Introducing Oprah Winfrey the actress! The TV talk show host turned sexy vixen has shared some pictures of herself as she shoots new movie The Butler. Oprah plays Gloria Gains, the unfaithful wife of Cecil Gains played by Forest Whittaker. Oprah, who added these images to her instragram account, has some on-screen steamy love sessions […]

She is the world's most famous talk show queen, but Oprah Winfrey has shelved her respectable daytime TV persona for a new film.

A US TV anchor has taken aim at bullies in an on-air response to an insulting viewer letter over her weight, and is encouraging kids to stand up to bullies as well. Jennifer Livingston, a news show host in Wisconsin received an email last week accusing her for being a bad role model. Chrissie Swan: […]

Aussie funny girl Rebel Wilson is taking the US by storm, and even top TV chat-show host Jay Leno is impressed. The 26-year-old, who is promoting her new movie Pitch Perfect, recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and proved that comedy isn’t her only talent – she can belt out a tune […]

So you just figured out who Justin Bieber is, and no doubt you’re familiar with the phrase “Charlie bit my finger”, but there’s a new online sensation that you’re going to have to wise up to. K-Pop – it’s a thing. South Korean pop stay Psy — real name Park Jae-Sang — is responsible for […]

Teenagers who stay up all night playing video games could be at higher risk of developing diabetes, a new study has found. Psychiatrists from the University of Pittsburgh found that teenagers who got an average of six hours of sleep or less each night had high levels of insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Related: […]

Tom Cruise may be missing in action from his daughter Suri’s life since his split from Katie Holmes, but spending time with his six-year-old is harder than you might think. The heads of the strict Church of Scientology have given Tom special treatment by allowing him to even see his daughter. “They have already bent […]

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's lovely daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret were snapped looking very grown-up yesterday.

Taking to the waves in their forties, these women found new direction and a very special friendship. You hear their laughter first, boisterous and infectious. It comes ringing up over the white foam of a breaking surf. Then you see them through a blur of sea spray – four women, clearly best friends, lugging their […]

Anne Hathaway has tied the knot with her partner of four years Adam Shulman, 31, in a beautiful ceremony in California. The wedding weekend, which included a rehearsal dinner at the Ventana Inn and Spa, was held at Big Sur – a very picturesque part of the Californian coast – and included a nature inspired […]

The former pop star held a three-day extravaganza. Elton John provided the entertainment while Richard Branson and Princess Eugenie were among the 300 guests who saw Aussie Holly Valance marry English billionaire Nick Candy. Family and friends of the pair, who refer to themselves as “Valandy”, were flown to LA from around the globe on […]

The funnygirl is hitting her straps, with a new smaller dress size to add to her big TV role. Julia Morris made a name for herself on Full Frontal in the 90s as a grown-up class clown. Looking at the svelte 44-year-old now it’s hard to believe she ever earned a crust making fun of […]

The Hollywood heart-throb regrets dumping the love of his life for his much younger co-star. When Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis announced in June they were splitting up after a 14-year relationship that produced two children, it was seen as a sad indication that not even the strongest bonds can survive the unique pressures and […]

Suri hasn’t seen her father in 53 days, but is Tom about to put an end to their separation by leaving Scientology for good? As Suri Cruise skipped down the street in Manhattan with her mum Katie Holmes, it was just another day in her reassuringly normal new life. A posh private school has replaced […]

The vivacious Perfect Match co-host never takes her health – or loved ones – for granted. Debbie Newsome always wore a brave face for devoted husband Mark Learmonth before her regular health checks. The star of 80s hit dating show Perfect Match has a family history of breast cancer. Her grandmother was a victim of […]

October marks Breast cancer Awareness month and you can do your part just by shopping! Take your pick from some of these pink products and click here for more from the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

She has one of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood, so what’s Salma Hayek’s secret to maintaining a slim figure? The 45-year-old recently revealed her secret is a detoxifying all-natural fruit juice drink. “Carrots and apples give you a super boost of Vitamin A and antioxidants,” she told US Weekly. Her favourite recipe includes 2-3 […]

Reese Witherspoon has welcomed a son with her husband Jim Toth, naming him Tennessee James. “Both mom and baby are healthy and the entire family is thrilled,” a representative for the actress told People magazine. The 36-year-old actress, who gave birth on Wednesday, spent some time in a Los Angeles medical facility last month after […]

Former Neighbours star Holly Valance is set to marry her billionaire beau, London-based property tycoon Nick Candy, this weekend in a lavish three-day event in California. The pair plan to tie the knot at a grand black-tie event at a beachfront location in Malibu on Saturday. The celebration also includes a dinner in Beverly Hills […]

Fashion magazines are constantly criticised for altering images to make models appear thinner, but in the latest Photoshop fail, an international fashion magazine has been attacked for airbrushing skinny supermodel Karlie Kloss to make her appear more full-figured. Posing in Numero magazine, the 20-year-old model is pictured topless with her hands raised above her head […]

From hundreds of eager entrants, our expert food team selected eight finalists to bake their signature sponge cake recipes in The Weekly’s famous test kitchen to compete for the title of Australia’s Sponge Cake Queen. Two hours of baking time flew as finalists got busy in the battle to create the perfect sponge. There were […]