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The veteran TV chef and artist tells Jackie Brygel the secret to his 50 years of marital bliss … humour helps! Visitors to the sprawling rural property that Peter Russell-Clarke now calls home could be forgiven for immediately asking, “Where’s the cheese?” After all, for many years the iconic chef and artist had the entire […]

Natasja and Dave felt like a couple of tools as they tied the knot, reports Warren Gibbs. When lovebirds Natasja and Dave Johnson planned their wedding day, they imagined a setting of golden sand and tropical palms. Instead, they exchanged vows among stacks of wood and tins of paint at their local Bunnings store. After […]

Many parents today may believe their children have a lot more distractions than what they did as a kid with the invention of Facebook and texting, but is this really the case? US child psychologist Professor Douglas Gentile says Facebook and texting aren’t any better or worse than what today’s parents did as teens: watch […]

According to a study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, vitamin D doesn’t just protect bones. Higher levels of vitamin D are also linked to a lower risk of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The study, which looked at more than 1800 women, found that average vitamin D levels were much […]

We asked our readers to nominate Australian women they considered to be extremely influential and the response has been overwhelming. We profile two of the six inspiring achievers and reveals their lessons for success. Maggie Beer, 60s. Cook and writer Long before MasterChef, Maggie Beer was inspiring Australians to appreciate home cooking and fresh ingredients. […]

We asked our readers to nominate Australian women they considered to be extremely influential and the response has been overwhelming. We profile two of the six inspiring achievers and reveals their lessons for success. Carla Zampatti, 68, Fashion Designer Carla Zampatti is a pioneer of Australian fashion. She produced her first collection in 1965, at […]

Portia DeGeneres has come a long way from troubled young actress to successful, openly gay and happily married star, with an autobiography due out soon. My knees went weak and I felt like I was shot through the heart with an arrow,” says Portia DeGeneres, recalling the most important moment of her life, the one […]

She’s better known as the wife of Russell Crowe, but Danielle Spencer is a creative talent in her own right. She talks to Bryce Corbett about her music, family life and her struggle in the spotlight. Danielle Spencer has been let in on a big secret. It’s the best known but least talked about aspect […]

In Michael Clarke’s “moving forward” matrix, there’s no room for regrets. He tells Bryce Corbett how he wants family and fatherhood to shape his future. Before each match of cricket he plays, Michael Clarke performs a ritual. He enters the dressing room, unzips his cricket bag, which he has fastidiously packed in the neatest way […]