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George Clooney has discussed losing his virginity, his first orgasm and his love of farts in a candid new interview. The 50-year-old actor is usually guarded about his private life, but opened up in the interview with Rolling Stone magazine. In pictures: George Clooney’s girls Clooney revealed he lost his virginity at the age of […]

Hugh Grant may be a new dad but he is yet to sign any documents regarding the child. The 51-year-old British actor, who became the father of a baby girl on September 26, is three days over the 42 days required to sign documents regarding the child, Metro reported. The child’s mother, Chinese actress Tinglan […]

Suri Cruise is only five years old but she’s already showing the paparazzi what she thinks of them. Suri was out with mum Katie Holmes in New York last week when photographers started taking pictures. Suri was quickly fed-up with the attention and decided to vent her frustrations by pulling a series of funny faces […]

We know him as the charming TV host and hard-hitting journalist, but for Jenna Martin, her father Ray is just her doting, sometimes embarrassing dad. When I think of my dad, what comes to mind is not the toothy-grinned television star swapping stories with a Hollywood celebrity, or the hard-hitting journalist reporting from the latest […]

When Kerryn Phelps and Jackie Stricker stood on the steps of New York’s City Hall last month to legally wed after 14 years of being married in all but name, they had their daughters by their side. This was the moment they had longed for, as they tell Juliet Rieden “It was fantastic, wasn’t it, […]

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are at it again! They have packed up their whole family and set out on another overseas trip. Despite having their hands full, the super star couple looked relaxed as they landed at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport with their six children Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox. The family […]

Check out the celebrities taking splits to new heights! From Jennifer Lopez to Jennifer Aniston, thigh-high splits and beyond are what’s hot on the red carpet right now. Stepping out at Glamour’s 2011 Women Of The Year Awards, these celebrities showed how it’s done. If you’re looking for a sexy, yet sophisticated look follow these […]

Attractive people earn more, have better jobs and live happier lives. So, if beauty is such an asset, can we fake it? Jordan Baker investigates. Beautiful people don’t know how good they’ve got it. In their world, strangers give flowers, compliments flow like water and there’s always a taxi available. Not only do they sail […]

Deborra-lee Furness headed a star-studded guest list at a breakfast launching National Adoption Awareness week in Sydney on Monday. She was joined by Rebecca Gibney, Sandra Sully, Layne Beachley, Professor Kerryn Phelps and MP Bronwyn Bishop, as well as actor Jack Thompson, who gave a passionate speech about the opportunities and love he was given […]

As the verdict of the six week trial of doctor Conrad Murray was carried out today, Michael Jackson’s family sighed with relief. The personal physician, to the pop star was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and refused bail. He was lead from the court room in handcuffs and will be sentenced on November 29. As the […]

It seems Kirstie Alley isn’t quite ready to hang up her dancing shoes, and we can certainly see why. The actress, who lost 45 kilos following her stint on the US Dancing with the Stars, has kept up the sport in order to maintain her weight loss. She recently performed at Fall Fantasy Showcase Dance […]

A young woman has become a YouTube hit after she took a photo of herself everyday for four-and-a-half years. The video, which has had more than three million hits, shows her style transformation between September 2006 and May 2011. The video shows her transformation from a young student to an elegant young woman. The woman, […]

Actress Deborra-lee Furness has joined forces with the celebrity “orphan doctor” to save the world’s forgotten children. Bryce Corbett reports. To look at Deborra-lee Furness and Dr Jane Aronson on paper, they make the most unlikely of duos. One is an accomplished actress in her own right and the wife of Aussie Hollywood sensation, Hugh […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen their first family home — a lavish four-storey 20-room apartment in London’s Kensington Palace. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend $1.6 million renovating Apartment 1A, which has been uninhabited since Queen Elizabeth’s sister Princess Margaret died in 2002. The royal couple are not expected to move […]

Maybe she was just hungry, but Kate Middleton’s repeated touching of her stomach in Copenhagen last week has sparked rumours she is pregnant with her first child. The 29-year-old Duchess of Cambridge rested a protective hand on her tiny belly no fewer than a dozen times during her Danish visit on Wednesday. In pictures: William […]

The Raining Diamonds singer looks fantastic, thanks to a year-long health and fitness campaign that has seen her slim down from a curvaceous size 14 to a very sexy size 8. Chatting to Australia’s Next Top Model winner Alice Burdeu, Ricki-Lee Coulter cut a glamorous figure on Melbourne Cup day last week as she soaked […]

Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett is “deeply ashamed” after a fight with his wife Candice erupted in violence. On the surface, Grant Hackett seems to have it all – a beautiful wife, gorgeous two-year-old twins, and a golden reputation that has earned him a host of corporate gigs and a commentary spot at next year’s […]

The reality TV queen rushes back into the arms of her Sydney-based ex-boyfriend Shengo Deane. After calling an end to her much-hyped marriage after 72 days, it would’ve been only natural if a humiliated Kim Kardashian had opted to cancel all her upcoming engagements and lie low. Indeed, her “devastated” husband of less than three […]

Behind the bright smile, the beauty queen turned TV star has had her troubles, as Shari Nementzik finds out. On the surface, The Celebrity Apprentice star Jesinta Campbell appears to have it all – beauty, brains and fame. But only a few years ago the former Miss Universe contestant was the target of school bullies. […]

When Jo Fincham went on The Farmer Wants A Wife, she found a husband – the father of her baby – and peace of mind. If ever there was evidence that life can take a 180-degree turn from darkness into the light, it is in Jo Fincham’s face as she cradles her newborn daughter Darcy. […]

There’s far more to Sarah Jessica Parker than Carrie Bradshaw. Chrissy Iley talks movies, marriage, and motherhood with the star. There’s an instant kinship when you meet Sarah Jessica Parker. All she has to say is, “How are you?” and she oozes empathy. She has an uncanny ability to relate to vulnerability, whether you’re single […]

It’s the male sexual taboo that can destroy relationships and rob couples of a happy love-life. Yet erectile dysfunction needs to be discussed openly and with understanding, before it’s too late, writes Bettina Arndt. Keith lived through a nightmare. He went from being a happily married man to a shaky soul who lost his wife, […]

Do you have a wardrobe stuffed full of clothes, but still find you’ve got nothing to wear? Celebrity stylist Fifi Milne shares her top tips for updating your summer wardrobe without blowing your budget. Style is all about feeling comfortable: Know the style that suits you; pick and choose the trends that will work for […]

Hugh Jackman is back to doing what he does best — singing, dancing and making women weak at the knees. The 43-year-old has opened his sexy new one-man show Back on Broadway with eight sell-out preview performances. The show has smashed Broadway box office records, making more than $1.2 million in the first eight shows. […]

Many people grow up with a label they acquired in early childhood and by adulthood it’s become a self-fulfilling prophecy. How often are you referred to as “The Quiet One”, “The Shy One” or “The Worrier” before you believe that is who you are and behave accordingly? Parents and teachers sometimes sum up an entire […]

One in seven Australian mothers experience postnatal depression, and thousands more suffer in silence. For Jackie Hall, that suffering culminated in a terrifying incident which saw a kitchen knife narrowly miss her two-year-old son’s head. Jackie started feeling depressed after the birth of her first son, and the feelings only intensified when her second was […]

Two TV presenters were stunned when a live lottery worth the equivalent of $2.3 million was drawn — and one of their colleagues took out the major prize. Canadian anchors Sophie Lui and Squire Barnes were clearly shocked when the winner turned out to be their sports reporter Barry Deley. They immediately got him on […]

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge has met Princess Mary after the pair bonded over charity work and decided to work together in Copenhagen. The pair, who have a striking resemblance, met at the UNICEF emergency supply centre, where they organised food deliveries for famine-hit eastern Africa. Princess Mary and Catherine did not have an opportunity […]

Australia’s two favourite princesses came face-to-face yesterday when Kate Middleton visited Princess Mary in Copenhagen. Kate looked radiant in ruby red as she and Prince William visited Denmark for their first joint humanitarian mission. They met Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary at their palace for some tea before visiting a UNICEF warehouse to […]

Kim Kardashian and her mum Kris Jenner have both spoken out about Kim’s 72 day marriage, saying that she didn’t make any money from the nuptials. After arriving in Sydney this morning Kim took to her blog writing under the heading “a message to my fans” to talk about her divorce from Kris Humphries, saying […]

Job interviews, first dates and public speaking are enough to reduce even the most confident people to a quivering bundle of nerves. Here, psychologist and fear specialist Anthony Gunn tells you how to overcome your anxiety and excel in whatever you’re doing. “When it comes to stepping out of a social comfort zone, see your […]

Kim Kardashian caused a media frenzy this week after she announced she was divorcing her new husband after just 72 days of marriage. Reality star Kim wed basketball player Kris Humphries in a multi-million dollar extravaganza at a mansion in Montecito in August. The wedding netted Kim and Kris a cool $17.9 million in media […]

Kardashian is currently one of the world’s most-searched words – but many people still have no idea what it means. Learn everything you need to know about the famous family here. Who are they? The Kardashians are a rich Los Angeles family who shot to fame on reality TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians […]

Pippa Middleton may soon lose the title her royal hotness for Pippa the perfect party hostess if a lucrative new book deal goes ahead. The 28-year old, who shot to fame following her sister Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wedding, is said to be in talks about a potential book deal and has been […]

What to remember where you left your keys? Including more brain-boosting foods to your diet could be the answer, says accredited nutritionist Caitlin Reid. The foods you eat can help you to perform at your best — not just physically but mentally too! With stress levels in Australians at the highest levels, anything that can […]

Make-up should enhance and soften your looks, not age you. Here, six common make-up mistakes that could add years to your face (plus some tips on how to avoid them). With age, skin naturally takes on redness. Using pink-based foundations adds to the ruddiness. A yellow-based formula will knock redness out. Avoid pink or red […]

Do you have a friend or relative who constantly offers ‘helpful’ criticism and invades your emotional or physical space? Pamela Allardice shows you how to set boundaries. 1. Focus on you By interfering and interrupting, a boundary-pusher is keeping all the attention trained on them. When it seems your needs are less important than the […]

This could be one of the worst Halloween costumes ever, but you can’t blame Shane Warne and fiancée Elizabeth Hurley for trying! The pair dressed up as ninjas and hit the streets of the Melbourne suburb of Brighton to take Hurley’s son Damian and Warne’s children Brooke, Summer and Jackson trick or treating. Warne took […]

We celebrate the biggest celebrity weddings of 2011!

When Queensland was devastated by deadly floods, the Lockyer Valley community banded together. Woman’s Day talks to the pair behind the relief effort Derek and Chris Pingel who are being honoured for their efforts and are still helping their community find its feet. Derek Pingel still remembers the day his home town of 50 years […]

Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian’s mum and the woman behind the Kardashian empire, is releasing a memoir called Kris Jenner … and All Things Kardashian, but the book isn’t just about the big money earning family. Kris is also revealing the details of her friend Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of football star-turned actor OJ Simpson, […]

Liz Hurley and Shane Warne may be planning an all-out wedding, but it seems his ex-wife and her beau might just beat them down the aisle! As Shane Warne and Liz Hurley celebrated their engagement together in Melbourne last week, the cricket great’s ex-wife, Simone Callahan, and her buff boyfriend, Toby Roberts, fled the spotlight […]

Kim Kardashian’s visit to Australia this week is set to earn her close to $1 million. But with her family feuding and her marriage in serious strife, many are wondering – is it really worth it? Stepping off a private jet, dressed in a figure-hugging designer dress, new diamond earrings hanging from her ears and […]

The royal “sisters” unite for a worthy cause, reports Sebastian van der Zwan. They’re two brunette beauties who grew up as commoners, fell in love with handsome princes and blended seamlessly into royal life following their respective fairytale weddings. The comparisons don’t stop there either. Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, […]

Our veteran royal reporter JUDY WADE joined Her Majesty on what is likely to be her last visit Down Under. She came, she saw, she conquered our hearts once more…Showing no signs of jetlag after a 22-hour flight, the Queen yet againproved her royal resilience on her 16th visit to our shores. Wearing a broad […]

Families come in all shapes and sizes…as gay partners Brett and Tony prove. They’ve just become dads to four bouncing baby boys! It’s a pure “pinch me, is this really happening?” moment. Two sets of twins – all boys – sleeping soundly, are being lovingly held by their totally besotted dads. Suddenly, the drowsy silence […]

Queen Elizabeth looked every bit the monarch tonight, dusting off one of her most impressive crowns for a banquet in Perth. The 85-year-old monarch donned an impressive diamond and aquamarine crown to attend the Queen’s Banquet to celebrate the start of the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia […]

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A royal assassination attempt, an embarrassing afternoon for Prince Charles and a conversation with the queen about airplane food— it’s all just another day on the job for The Daily Mail’s royal correspondent Richard Shears. It’s downtown Dunedin in 1981 and royal correspondent Richard Shears is in the crowd of well-wishers waiting to welcome Queen […]

Are you at risk of this life-threatening cancer? Read on for the signs you should not ignore. It’s the silent killer that even experienced doctors find hard to diagnose. What woman hasn’t suffered bloating, odd weight loss and back pain? Common health complaints such as these can be a sign of something more worrying — […]

It’s well known that Tom Cruise performs his own stunts in movie roles, but it’s hard to believe that the 49-year-old agreed to this death-defying stunt for his new movie Mission: Impossible IV. A behind the scenes video of the making of the movie, including scenes shot in November 2010, has just been released showing […]

Jennifer Lopez has revealed why she broke down in tears during a performance of her new song ‘One Love’. Sining in front of a packed auditorium, JLo tried to hold back tears and has said the reason behind it all was the sympathetic reaction and atmosphere in the crowd she told Access Hollywood . “You […]

Actress Asher Keddie on Meryl Streep, relationships and why she hates being asked whether she’ll have children. As a child, Asher Keddie’s first great acting instructor had been none other than Meryl Streep, undisputed queen of the screen. Asher saw her in the Academy Award-winning film Kramer Vs. Kramer, playing opposite Dustin Hoffman, for which […]

Jessica Rudd’s first novel was about an Australian prime minister bought down by his female deputy. It was written just months before her father Kevin was rolled by Julia Gillard. There some people who believe that everything happens for a reason and Jessica Rudd is one of them. How could it be otherwise? Quite by […]

Some of Australia’s most admired women share the secrets of their success. Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Take care of yourself. When a woman is fit and healthy, everything else falls into place. We are conditioned to put others first, that “burnt chop syndrome” we observed in our own mothers. It takes […]

With our demanding, stressful lives, many people are turning to vitamin supplements in an effort to maintain health — but are they really doing us any good? Karen Inge reports. The supplement industry is growing at a phenomenal rate in Australia. No longer the sole realm of the health food store, naturopath clinic or pharmacy, […]

More than any other emotion, jealousy can seriously undermine your sanity, as you obsess over a person’s every gesture, seeing them all as ‘proof’ that they are doing you wrong. While having a partner who is actually unfaithful is one of the most painful experiences you can have, it is also true that jealousy without […]

Lose the jelly belly and achieve your desired beach body with these clever tips. With a little bit of exercise and the right diet, you’ll have a flatter stomach in no time.

What The Family Needed by Steven Amsterdam, Sleepers Publishing, $24.95. There’s something fresh and engaging about Steven Amsterdam’s writing — a lightness of touch with some of life’s more troubling human scenarios sprinkled with a frisson of other worldliness; in this instance the idea that we may all have a special power that could reveal […]

Jennifer Aniston was nowhere to be seen when her once-estranged mother was discharged from hospital last week after a life threatening health scare. Jen’s mum, Nancy Dow, 75, was admitted to Los Angeles hospital a month ago after suffering a brain seizure. At the time a source told the Daily Mirror that “…Nancy is desperately […]

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip might be two of the world’s most famous people, but today they showed they are just like any other old married couple. The royals were in Brisbane’s South Bank region to open a new storm water storage facility. The queen rose to make a short speech, praising Queenslanders for their […]

It could have been ugly, but the fiery politician and the singer are now like sisters. A red-haired controversy magnet who didn’t like black people – that’s how Deni Hines viewed Pauline Hanson and her politics before the pair met on Nine’s reality series The Celebrity Apprentice.The famous singer was sure she’d butt heads with […]

A year after body-lift surgery, the series three favourite has her weight under control and her life back on track. Becoming a contestant on The Biggest Loser Australia was a dream-come-true for Michelle Lozanovski, who hoped the hit reality series would help save her from a vicious cycle of binge eating. When the Newcastle girl […]

Hugh Grant warns Shane Warne not to cheat… and gets told to rack off! Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley’s all-too-perfect engagement has hit its first serious bump in the road – and it’s because her ex and best friend, Hugh Grant, doesn’t trust the cricket legend to treat her right. Although Liz and Hugh split […]

Following a difficult year, the famous showbiz clan has reason to celebrate. They share their exciting news. A smile is making its way across Bert Newton’s famous moon-face – an infectious grin that instantly lights up his features and the faces of those around him. The entertainment legend’s blue eyes twinkle as he reflects on […]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge won’t be bullied into producing an heir, but Wills has made an unspoken promise to the Queen. Even before Kate Middleton walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey, it was almost a foregone conclusion that the brunette beauty would be pregnant within three months of her marriage to Prince […]

When Arthur ‘Bushy’ Pembroke met a young Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 1953, he was so overwhelmed by her beauty he wrote home to his fianc&eacutee in Australia, giddy with admiration for the royal. Yesterday, Colonel Pembroke and Her Majesty, 85, came face-to-face once again, and the war veteran says she was just as […]

Queen Elizabeth has a reputation for being frugal and she lived up to it today, recycling a favourite outfit to wear to church on the fourth day of her Australian tour. The thrifty 85-year-old monarch attended a special service at St John’s Anglican Church in Canberra wearing the same primrose yellow dress and coat she […]

Prince Philip might be 90 years old but his famous sense of humour is as sharp as ever, as he proved at a function in Canberra last night. The Duke of Edinburgh addressed a group of Commonwealth Study Conferences alumni at Government House. Philip founded the conferences more than 50 years ago and they quickly […]

When Queen Elizabeth arrived at St John’s Anglican Church in Canberra this morning the crowd erupted into cheers of ‘God save the queen’. In a country populated by people who usually only scream chants if they contain the words ‘Aussie’ and ‘Oi’ this behaviour was remarkable. But from the moment the Elizabeth and Prince Philip […]

A dramatically slimmed-down Dawn French stole the spotlight from stars half her age at an event in London last week. The 53-year-old comedienne has lost more than 25kg in the past few months and was keen to show it off in a sparkly black dress at the Galaxy National Book Awards. Dawn – who split […]

If you’re losing your mind trying to figure out what’s going on in his head, our guide to male moods will save your sanity! Does your partner’s mind sometimes seem as hard to read as ancient hieroglyphs? Before you let your imagination wander into scenarios involving his younger secretary, we asked David Cutler, manager of […]

Queen Elizabeth started the second day of her Australian tour with not one, but two, awkward bows from Julia Gillard. The monarch spent the morning in meetings with the prime minister, and, later, Opposition leader Tony Abbott. Gillard was the first to be received at Government House, greeting the queen with bows and a handshake […]

Queen Elizabeth gave a rousing address at Parliament House this evening, praising Australian’s bravery, generosity and fortitude. The 85-year-old monarch was the picture of poise as she delivered her only public address during her stay in Canberra. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia She began by expressing her joy at being back on Australian […]

As a queen, Elizabeth II is not used to looking up to anyone — but she had to crane her neck tonight when she came face-to-face with a 7ft female basketball player The 5ft 4in monarch was visibly delighted when she bumped into Australian Opals forward Elizabeth Cambage, 20, at an official reception at Parliament […]

In what is sure to incite some fiery debate between the sexes, a recent study has found that men are funnier than women… just. The University of California San Diego found that men held the title by the slimmest of margins, with research — published in the Psychonomic Bulletin and Review — showing men won […]

Subjected to incalculable child abuse, Kim Noble’s young mind shattered into multiple personalities when she was just three years old. In an exclusive extract from her autobiography, this extraordinarily brave woman explains how she survived, became a mother and what it feels like to live a life literally in pieces. Kim Noble was born on […]

Pregnant women with pre-eclampsia or those at risk of developing the condition will be encouraged to learn that a study published by the British Medical Journal has suggested particular dietary supplements can significantly reduce their risk of having the abnormally high blood pressure and other symptoms which can lead to premature birth. A team of […]

According to a study by researchers from Melbourne’s Swinburne University, published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, a family history of ‘pink disease’ is a strong risk factor for developing autism. Never heard of pink disease? Its official name is infantile acrodynia, and it was a form of mercury poisoning that was quite […]

Year after year I wonder what I’ll put in our front flower bed, and year after year, after tossing up between stocks and delphiniums, or California poppies, or a froth of nemesia or dianthus, I plant the same again — petunias. They’re not always the same petunia. These days I go for the ‘spreading petunias’, […]

Queen Elizabeth beamed throughout her visit to Floriade today, and the Duke of Edinburgh seemed heartily amused with the first official engagement of the couple’s 16th Australian tour. The 85-year-old monarch and her 90-year-old husband took a barge from Government House to the annual Canberra flower show. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia After […]

You shared each other’s lives, possibly a house and maybe children. But can you really share friendship with an ex? We’ve all got a couple of exes knocking around. How to deal with them can be a dilemma. Impossible as it sounds, some choose friendship. But can a platonic relationship ever replace an intimate, sexual […]

Is your postcode making you unhealthy? Caitlin Reid, accredited nutritionist and exercise physiologist, provides you with tips for living the healthy life irrespective of your location. Location, location, location! It’s one of the most important things to consider when buying or renting a place. However, few of us think about how this postcode may impact […]

When kids learn things for the first time, you never quite know how they are going to react. Take this little boy who is introduced to the game Angry Birds by his father. His reaction to the game is priceless! Has your child done something cute lately? Share it in the comments box below.

The Queen has touched down in Canberra for her 16th visit to Australia. Looking immaculate after an 18 hour flight, the 85 year old monarch wore a powder blue coat and matching hat. In Pictures: Royal visits to Australia She stepped off her jet arm-in-arm with husband Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and was […]

Hundreds of people turned out to farewell Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip today as they boarded their plane to return to the UK. It was the royal couple’s 16th visit to Australia, and they kept extremely busy, visiting Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth during their 10 day stay. The queen and duke have been extremely […]

Celebrity chef Matt Moran discusses Masterchef, ambition and Gordon Ramsay with The Australian Women’s Weekly editor-in-chief Helen McCabe. Helen: MasterChef — how have you gone fitting in with the other three guys? Matt: They’re very, very tight. I thought I might be intruding on what they have, but in actual fact, I felt as though […]

Fad diets and crazy exercise regimes promise to help you slim down quickly but weight loss doesn’t have to be so difficult. You can achieve longer-lasting results by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to help you get started on the right track. Learn about your health: Identify why you want […]

Have you ever wondered why ice cream gives you a headache? Or we 'kiss it better'? It seems there are perfectly sane solutions to some of life's little health mysteries.

Have you ever wondered why ice cream gives you a headache? Or we ‘kiss it better’? It seems there are perfectly sane solutions to some of life’s little health mysteries. People die of a broken heart: The heart doesn’t break, but loss definitely causes stress, depression, and decreased immunity, with studies showing an increased sudden […]

Women often talk about their desire to have a little girl and some go to extreme lengths to make it happen. Jolanda Waskito was the opposite; she wanted a boy. When she set out to understand why she felt this way, the answer was surprising. I was 34 when my husband and I decided it […]

Four years after she was jailed for the murder of Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox returned to America a free woman. But what really happened on that fateful night? Amanda Bower investigates. Devoted murder mystery readers know that a satisfying story has a tragic beginning and a tidy end. In the middle is the investigation, during […]

As we get lost in the hustle bustle of life it can be difficult to get together as a family to eat meals, especially as children get older and have activities that keep them busy. But the importance of family meal time should not be underestimated, with studies showing that regularly eating meals at the […]

He’s your husband and soul mate, but he secretly prefers men. Jordan Baker talks to women who married men they later found out were gay. When Lisa looked into Mike’s eyes and vowed to stand by him through good and bad, in sickness and health, for as long as they both lived, she meant every […]

Feeling better in your clothes and having more energy could be as simple as making a few minor changes to your eating habits, says accredited nutritionist Caitlin Reid. Getting healthy doesn’t have to mean making drastic lifestyle changes and giving up your favourite foods. Some of the biggest health benefits can come about by making […]

New research has found that anti-obesity surgery, such as lap band surgery, results in a “halo effect” on a patient’s family resulting in them losing weight as well. Surgeons at Stanford University in California found that when one family member takes part in the surgery, which limits how much they eat, other obese adults in […]

Most people know by now that there is no magic pill to losing the five, 10 or 20 kilograms of weight they need to. To allow you to lose weight and keep it off changes need to be focused around ‘lifestyle’ factors — behaviours, motivations and environment. In pictures: Gym habits that are holding you […]

I drive quite a distance to work and because of this I have to fill up my car’s small petrol tank a couple of times a week. I try to plan my days so that I’m filling up when petrol’s cheapest, but my reason for filling up is always the same: if I don’t my […]