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The nation’s first-ever female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, knows better than most that Australia truly is the land of opportunity, writes STEVE JACKSON. For our nation’s first female Prime minister, the challenge has only just begun. But if anyone is well-equipped for the contest that lies ahead, it’s Julia Gillard. Faced with calming the country […]

We often consider credit card debt to be a personal problem, but when we start families, what we don't realise is the impact it has on the entire household.

The announcement this morning that Julia Gillard has taken over the reigns as Australia’s new prime minister prompted us to take a look back on how she has changed over the years and taken centre stage as our leader. To be honest, while her leadership status and responsibilities may have risen to new heights, she […]

**I love chocolate and have heard it’s good for me — great news! I know I’ll be eating lots of chocolate anyway but can you help me make the best choice at least. Jacqui** That’s a great attitude. What’s the point in total sacrifice at the expense of a whole lot of pleasure when you […]

Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr and Hollywood hunk Orlando Bloom have announced their engagement. The couple, who met backstage at a Victoria’s Secret show in 2006, spent time together in Europe recently before announcing their engagement. British-born Bloom and 27-year-old Kerr, who have both previously denied wedding plans, now say they are going to tie […]

Just when you think that scientists and doctors must be near to running-out of new health benefits to research and incredible discoveries to make, they unveil some more. One of the symptoms of a stroke — where the affected area of the brain is unable to function — is the inability to move one or […]

Question: What’s the best way to cool a cake? Stand the cake for up to 15 minutes before turning it only a wire rack to cool further. Turn the cake, upside-down, onto a wire rack, and then turn the cake top-side up immediately using a second rack (unless directed otherwise), Some wire racks can mark […]

US singer Alicia Key’s unborn child has received a traditional Zulu blessing in South Africa complete with tribal beads and a “healing tree”, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. The usually glamorous 29-year-old US singer toned it down for the event, wearing a blue sash and a beaded headband and sang traditional Zulu songs while dancing […]

Fathers can significantly improve their babies’ chances of survival by being involved during pregnancy, a new study has found. Babies whose fathers aren’t present are nearly four times as likely to die in their first year, according to researchers from the University of South Florida. These children were also found to be more likely to […]

Kind-hearted hubby Keith Urban gave up celebrating Father’s Day in the US on Sunday, June 20, because it fell on the same day as wife Nicole Kidman’s birthday this year. The country music star, who has a two-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, with Nicole, said that rather than sharing the day with his wife, who turned […]

As tennis champ Lleyton Hewitt prepares to quit while he’s on top, his long-suffering wife Bec will finally see an end to the constant globe-trotting and the strain it’s placed on their family life. With Bec Hewitt sporting the glow of pregnancy and her tennis ace husband Lleyton in winning form, the one source of […]

Despite her time in maximum security, Pauline tells Warren Gibbs Aussie jails are too good for Schapelle. As former Prisoner C70079, Pauline Hanson knows all too well the harsh realities of life behind bars. Faced with the prospect of three years locked up in the Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre’s Maximum Security Unit, Pauline admits she […]

As her gripping story plays out on Underbelly 3, the hooker who later joined the police force tells Naomi Toy how she has finally moved on from her past. The seedy streets of Sydney’s Kings Cross are an intimidating place to be. Sex and drugs and an undercurrent of menace ripple along the so-called Golden […]

Brad Pitt’s feud with Tom Cruise looks set to explode, as Tom encourages Angelina Jolie to join his controversial religion. Matthew Denby reports. They’ve been at war for 16 years, and now Brad Pitt has another reason to dislike Tom Cruise – he’s converting an enthusiastic Angelina Jolie to Scientology. The actors famously fell out […]

They’ve always shared a passion for music, but David Campbell says he and his dad Jimmy Barnes have now been united by an even greater love – that for his newborn boy. Speaking from his home town of Adelaide, David says he has grown much closer to his father since the birth of his first […]

Hollywood’s unlikeliest couple, movie veteran Harrison Ford, 67, and former Ally McBeal actress Calista Flockhart, 45, proved the doubters wrong last week by marrying after eight years together.. In typical style, the pair wed in a low-key ceremony, far from the glitz of Hollywood, walking down the aisle in Sante Fe, New Mexico – where […]

A high school on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is giving teenage mums a fighting chance to turn their lives around. Warren Gibbs reports. It’s a classroom like no other – students with books under one arm, bottles, booties and babies under the other. Meet the young mums from Burnside State High School – all 45 of […]

She was one of the youngest contestants in MasterChef, now 21-year-old Sharnee Rawson tells Woman’s Day her next step in the food industry and which fellow competitors inspired her during the competition. Has it been strange adjusting to reality since leaving the house? Yeah, it has! There’s so much freedom [laughs] obviously it’s nice waking […]

He was tipped as a favourite to take out the MasterChef title, but recently eliminated 21-year-old contestant Matthew Caldicott tells Woman’s Day how the show has helped him explore a career in the food industry. You guys have been filming since late last year. What has it been like being out of the MasterChef house? […]

When the Smith Family asked 1000 Australian children what they wanted to be when they grew up, the answers weren’t all that different. No matter what their background, all 1000 children said they had high hopes for the future. Unfortunately, the reality is many disadvantaged kids won’t have the opportunity to reach their potential, due […]

We’re both going to be 30 this year and I think we should be doing a bit more planning for our future, because in the past we’ve discussed having a family and moving to a house in an area where there’s good schools. The problem is that we both earn about the same amount, which […]

Red wine lovers can happily justify moderate tippling, thanks to the impressive body of research which indicates that one of its key components, resveratrol, interferes with the action of the inflammation-producing COX-2 enzyme, which is linked to a host of health disorders, including cancer and heart disease. However, people who don’t drink or who don’t […]

Queen of the cougars, Demi Moore, is one step closer to telling all about her life, career and relationships in her autobiography. The 47-year-old has signed a US$2 million ($2.3 million) deal to write a tell-all book for publisher HarperCollins, CrainsNewYorkBusiness.com reported last month . Related video: The book will reportedly detail Moore’s complicated relationship […]

Having a baby? Then find out about your maternity leave entitlements. Government-paid maternity leave around the world varies from 68 weeks in Sweden to 39 weeks in the UK and 12 weeks in China to no weeks in the US and Australia. Last year, there was a lot of talk about the federal government introducing […]

If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning and just can’t get inspired about anything, then you’re not alone. Two-thirds of women are “completely bored” with their lives, a new UK survey has found. A lack of variety in daily routine, limited social life and work pressures were given as the main […]

Lemon is one of the most magic scents in the garden. Much as I love roses — especially a cloud of rose perfume on a hot day — lemon scents are often stronger, as they come from the leaves, not the flowers. There are more leaves than blooms, so much more scent. This doesn’t mean […]

It's all fun and games until the bills start rolling in. Is it time for you to switch to a low-rate balance transfer credit card?

Win our Book of the Month Be one of the first 25 people to sign up to the Simon & Schuster monthly update and correctly answer the competition question for your chance to win a free book! About the book At a certain time in life, we all come to realise what is truly important […]

Next time you’re chatting on your mobile phone, it may be worth stopping to think about the health risks. Although the link between mobile phone use and cancer remains unclear, new research suggests that a risk is there, however the severity continues to be debated. A 10-year study on the health effects of mobile phone […]

Geoff Devitt’s superannuation accounts were a mess, so Adrian helped him trace his lost money. Did you know there is more than $12 billion worth of lost superannuation in Australia? That figure is staggering, considering our population is more than 22 million and compulsory super only started little more than a decade ago. Geoff Devitt […]

Women are more susceptible to stress than men because of a greater sensitivity to a substance produced when they are anxious, a new study has found. Scientists have long known women are more vulnerable than men to stress and related conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but this research from the US is […]

Is Kylie Minogue following in the religious footsteps of stars such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears? She has been spotted, on more than one occasion recently, wearing what looks to be a kabbalah bracelet on her left arm, sparking rumours that the iconic Aussie singer has turned to the religion. The faith, which […]

After six months of separation from her family, Joanne Zalm is the last mum left in MasterChef – and there’s only one woman who can understand what she’s going through. Now Joanne tells Lucy Chesterton how the bond between her and Julie Goodwin keeps her going. Joanne Zalm is creaming the competition on MasterChef, but […]

As your parents get older, there may be an added responsibility of looking after their finances as well as their health. Here are a few ideas on how to handle a touchy subject. Invariably there comes a time when “senior moments” become more regular and your parents will need your help. However, don’t take control […]

Behind the smiles of two loving sisters was a devastating medical condition that would lead one to kill the other, reports Jonica Bray. They were “two halves of a whole”, sisters and soul mates who shared everything from their circle of friends to a computer and the committed love of their parents. But two years […]

It was anything but a happy birthday for Angelina Jolie after discovering her bitter rival Jen Aniston had a secret hook-up with Brad Pitt. Ange’s hopes for a special celebration with Brad were dashed when, in the days leading up to Ange’s 35th birthday, he was reportedly cracking beers with ex-wife Jen in the offices […]

Unlike her well-behaved older siblings, Suri is so spoilt and demanding her parents have had to call in a ‘courtesy coach’ to curb her diva behaviour. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been forced to call in a child wrangler to teach their daughter Suri manners, with their permissive Scientology child-rearing methods reportedly turning the […]

The actress has been pictured everywhere lately with a baby, and now adoption buzz is growing… Has single Kate Hudson followed in Sandra Bullock’s footsteps by adopting a baby and keeping it a secret from the world? The 31-year-old in-demand actress seems to have swapped her couture clothing for a baby sling of late. She’s […]

There are new fears that Catherine Zeta-Jones is buckling under the strain of her hectic lifestyle and fraught personal life, amid a string of cancelled Broadway performances – blamed on a mystery illness – and ongoing weight loss. The increasingly gaunt and pale actress, who is starring in the Broadway musical A Little Night Music, […]

Many people substitute the oral addiction of smoking with the oral addiction of eating but you can turn the situation to your advantage and make the oral addiction of eating benefit your health and lose weight. For every 20 cigarettes smoked in a day, you have 20 foods or drinks to substitute each cigarette with. […]

A new arrival means a financial overhaul. Use these tips so bringing home baby doesn’t break the bank. Your lifestyle will change once your baby arrives, so reassess your expenditures. Some items will naturally become a smaller part of your budget. For instance, you might not be going out as much with a little one […]

Julia and I bought our property almost thirty years ago. A modest three bedroom house, it served us well whilst we raised our two children and countless pets. The area we live in has always been praised for its serene and quiet nature and the other families that live in our cosy cul-de-sac like us, […]

Compare accounts online for a good deal, advises money expert Adrian Raftery. Question: Which is the best savings account on the market right now? There seem to be so many options, I don’t even know where to start. Louisa, Dubbo, NSW. Adrian’s Answer: A You can compare bank accounts at the website of ratings company […]

For such a tiny part of your body, your sinuses (the narrow channels located around your nose, eyes, cheeks and forehead are not much wider than the lead in a pencil) can sure pack a painful punch when they’re all bunged up. If the pressure is getting to you, here’s how to make yourself feel […]

Lifestyle writer Shonagh Walker spends seven glorious days in Bali, discovering two very different, yet equally as blissful, vacation experiences.

Dessert queen, 35-year-old Skye Craig, chats to us about her friendship with Alvin and her new business venture. What was the easiest part about being on the show? The easiest thing about being on a show like MasterChef was two things. Number one was learning from some of the best chefs in Australia and across […]

He was twice named the sexiest man alive by People magazine, but Brad Pitt seems to be slipping further and further away from owning that title these days. Looking old and scruffy, Brad is a far cry from the man who was last named the sexiest man alive by People in 2000 and it seems […]

Paying the bills might be a cinch when you’re taking home a regular pay check. But it pays to be prepared for the unexpected. It’s easy to think it’ll never happen to you. You’ll always be fit and able, capable of earning a living to pay the bills and provide for your family. But if […]

It seems the BFF relationship between Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, which has been going strong for 11 years, is on the rocks. The best buds are about to become frenemies with a source telling Us magazine the pair are no longer in contact. “They don’t speak,” an unnamed insider said. “I can’t tell you exactly […]

What kind of diva climbs stairs? According to her former agent, Naomi Campbell definitely does not. The 40-year-old model is being sued by fragrance marketing company Moodform Mission, for walking out on their contract. The company also claims Campbell cancelled an appearance to promote her own perfume line because she refused to walk up a […]

Question: My strawberry jam just won’t set, regardless of how long I boil it. What’s wrong? Strawberries are one of the fruits that is low in acid and pectin – both of which are required to make jam set; lemon juice can be added and the jam re-boiled until it jells when tasted. However, if […]

Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has been linked to the UK’s X Factor winner Alexandra Burke. The pair met backstage on a morning TV show last week when the 21-year-old singer was visiting Australia, the UK’s Sun reported. The two were spotted taking pictures with each other but did not get the chance to swap details. […]

MasterChef‘s Greek gourmand, Peter Kritikides, 29, tells Woman’s Day about his most embarrassing moment in the house and his big plans for the future. So you’re out of the MasterChef house and back in the real world. Is your head still spinning? It’s been a complete whirlwind, but a very positive one. You’d think after […]

Sandra Bullock has stolen the show at the MTV Movie Awards after puckering up and “lady kissing” Scarlett Johansson. Upon accepting her Generation Award from former co-stars Betty White and Bradley Cooper, Bullock asked why Johansson was there to also present the award and was told she was filling in for her husband, Ryan Reynolds. […]

TV star Ernie Dingo has been accused of cheating on his wife in a series of damning reports. Now Sally Dingo, his wife of 21 years, writes exclusively for Woman’s Day about their unique marriage deal. My husband Ernie Dingo first came to notice on television for his naturalness, and the ease with which he […]

It was a Beverly Hills, 90210 reunion when original cast member Ian Ziering -who played rich kid Steve Sanders on the hit ’90s teen drama – married nurse Erin Ludwig at Newport Beach, California, recently. Former castmates Jason Priestley, 40, Jennie Garth, 38, and Brian Austin Green, 36, attended the sunset ceremony, which marked Ian’s […]

Australia’s golden couple of sport married in a low-key but star- studded ceremony last week. Stunning Fox Sports presenter Lee Furlong married her cricket hero fiancé Shane Watson at the luxurious, John Singleton-owned Bells at Killcare hotel, on the NSW Central Coast. The gorgeous couple’s strong family bonds were evident on their special day, with […]

Their love story had a stormy start, but it was nothing but clear skies when the popular weather presenters said ‘I do’ in Bali. Clare Rigden writes. The weather was always going to have its say as Steve Jacobs and his sweetheart Rose Kelly pledged their unshakeable devotion to each other. The TV weather presenters’ […]

Celebrity biographer Andrew Morton’s claims that Angelina Jolie had secret affairs with six Hollywood stars – including another married man – were revealed for the first time last week. The previously unknown flings with stars including singer Lenny Kravitz, and actors Ralph Fiennes and Ethan Hawke – who was still married to Uma Thurman, and […]

Twins are in, as the 42-year-old diva joins the growing ranks of Hollywood’s fertility-boosted mums, reports Jackie Brygel. Ecstatic at the news she is pregnant with twins, Celine Dion last week vowed she’ll do whatever it takes to ensure her bundles of joy arrive safe and well. The 42-year-old says she’ll even remain in bed […]

This couple brought new meaning to the idea of a fairytale wedding. Jackie Brygel reports. Shrek fans were green with envy when Tracey and Vivian Williams exchanged vows covered head to toe in body paint, as homage to the world’s most famous ogres. Avid fans of the hit Shrek movies, Tracey and Vivian saw nothing […]

At 21, Wayne Kuhn learned he had cancer, so he froze some sperm just in case. Now, as the South Australian dad tells Sandra White, he’s so glad he did… Two years ago Woman’s Day visited Wayne Kuhn and his wife Kelly to meet their new baby girl, Elouise, who arrived 21 years after her […]

Sandra Bullock has joked about her marriage breakdown, during her first public appearance since she split from husband Jesse James. The new mum of adopted son Louis was honoured at the Guys Choice Awards in Los Angeles and spoke about her troubled private life after her husband’s infidelity. The 44-year-old looked stunning in a figure-hugging […]

MasterChef‘s latest evictee Jake just missed out on making the top 12! He chats to us about his dream to open a beach seafood stand and his plans to travel. What is the easiest part about being on a show like this? I guess it was good not having to worry about the outside world. […]

Will ’90s sitcom Friends follow in the footsteps of the Sex and the City movies and be the next television series to hit the big screen? If actress Jennifer Aniston has her way an on-screen Friends reunion is very possible, Courteney Cox let slip to Fox News. “We’ve got a good idea. There is a […]

It must be the season to be romantic with Aussie leading men, with the release of The Back-up Plan featuring Jennifer Lopez and Australian actor Alex O’Loughlin. Zoe (Lopez) is a sweet-natured, gorgeous-looking pet-shop owner who sells dogs that aren’t in-bred pure-breds. Zoe is somehow still single and wants to have a baby on her […]

Swiping your credit card is easy, dealing with the repercussions are hard. It's time to show it who's boss.

Keeping in character with her good-girl alter ego, Charlotte York, Kristin Davis has been flashing sexy but sweet nails on the red carpet — and she’s not the only one! Eva Mendez and Natalie Portman have also been spotted showing off the look. Nail-care company Orly’s creative director, Fiona Hay, says fleshy pinks and nudes […]

Sandra Bullock will be out of hiding this week when she makes her first public appearance in months following the breakdown of her marriage to soon-to-be ex-husband Jesse James. On June 6 the 45-year-old new mum will step out at the MTV Movie Awards where she will accept the MTV Generation Award. The Blind Side […]

Charlie Sheen will spend 30 days in jail if he pleads no contest next week to the misdemeanour assault of wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day in Aspen last year. The Two and a Half Men star has decided to plead guilty to a lesser charge than the more serious charges he initially faced, in […]

Did you know mushrooms are actually edible fungus? But don’t let that put you off — this delicious food has some distinct nutritional benefits and is a fantastic all-round addition to your vegetable crisper. Variety In Australia and New Zealand, we have an abundant supply of button mushrooms, which are the small white mushrooms with […]

A simple blood test could be the answer to detecting cancer in the very early stages, new UK research has found. The University of Nottingham and cancer detection technology company Oncimmune have developed a blood test that can assist in the detection of cancer up to four years earlier than current testing methods, such as […]

Don’t know what to do with your locks this winter? Toni & Guy’s hair expert Sam Overton shares his top five hot looks for your locks and explains how to use dry shampoo and which products work well in winter. 1. Dry shampoo In between shampoos use dry shampoo (no water) to give your hair […]

As her brother James becomes a dad, Schapelle’s own dream of being a mum is giving her something to live for, her family tells Corby biographer Kathryn Bonella. Desperately lonely and increasingly despondent, Schapelle Corby plans to make a dramatic last-ditch grab at happiness by having a baby in her Bali jail, according to her […]

After a whirlwind romance that began on the dance floor, Adam married his perfect partner Jade in a musical celebration. Lucy Chesterton writes. Performing a triumphant pasodoble, Adam Brand danced his way straight into the heart of his new wife Jade Hatcher at their jubilant nuptials last week. Instead of singing a tender ballad for […]

As A Current Affair’s Tracy Grimshaw celebrates her milestone birthday, the respected TV host tells Woman’s Day why she feels nothing but blessed. Tracy Grimshaw turns 50 this week and, unlike many women her age, will not have a husband or children by her side to celebrate the big occasion. But don’t expect the host […]

As part two of the story of four women Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte hits the big screens, we take a sneak peek at all the fabulous fashion, shots and surprise scenes of Sex and the City 2. In a recent interview with Aussie entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins, Sarah Jessica Parker told all about filming […]

There was nothing regal about the shameful sight of the Duchess of York drinking, smoking and stuffing a bag with cash during a covert meeting with a reporter masquerading as a bogus businessman. The sting exposed how desperate Sarah Ferguson has become since her business collapsed. Homeless, penniless and humiliated, she was willing to sell […]

Even after the director yells “Cut!”, Kate Hudson is heating up with her new on-screen love, Colin Egglesfield. Kate Hudson has found love – or at the very least, lust – on the set of her forthcoming film Something Borrowed, with her on-screen fiancé, former Melrose Place star Colin Egglesfield. It’s a happy turnaround for […]

He cooks a mean Indian dish, but MasterChef hopeful Jimmy Seervai may soon have to adjust his spicy recipes to accommodate tiny tastebuds, after proudly announcing that he and his fiancée are expecting their first child. The 31-year-old food ingredients researcher from Sydney is so excited he can’t stop talking about it. “It’s the best […]

Even after succumbing to two brain tumours, Paul Challis lives on in his family’s hearts and in cardboard, reports Lianne Ryan. Dad of two Paul Challis died from cancer at just 38, only weeks after being diagnosed with two brain tumours. His death devastated wife Maria, 36, and their two children Jack, 7, and Molly, […]

Woman’s Day chats to MasterChef‘s king of curry, Jimmy Seervai, who reveals all about his time in the house and his next culinary journey. What is the easiest part about being on a show like this? The easiest thing was probably the people that were there. We were all in the same mindset and even […]

I am torn between following my responsibility and my heart. I grew up in Vietnam knowing I would always follow in my father’s footsteps by marrying the daughter of one of his associates and becoming a partner in his business within the next 10 years. For the first 24 years of my life this was […]

Eating more weekly vegetarian meals is one of the easiest ways to increase the plant foods in your diet. And according to one of the most comprehensive nutrition studies ever conducted, The China Study, enjoying more plant-based meals is one of the best things we can do for our health. The China Study Conducted through […]

Following the announcement of the new federal budget, we're hopeful of some benefits for our savings.

Bindi Irwin is the chosen one – heir apparent to father Steve’s wildlife juggernaut. With ambitions that reach as far as The Lodge, is the 11-year-old too young to be a brand, asks Bryce Corbett? In the lush hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, a mini-world inside a world is taking shape. It’s called Planet Bindi […]

Sacred or oppressive? As Europe debates the banning of the burqa, Erin O’Dwyer talks to four Muslim Australian women about why they choose – or choose not to – wear the Islamic veil. To some, Islamic veils are expressions of faith. To others, they are symbols of oppression. Either way, they continue to spark debate. […]

Oh so sexy at 63, Susan Sarandon is a woman without fakery. In her varied career, she’s never felt the need to hide who she really is, as she tells Chrissy Iley. The first thing you notice about Susan Sarandon is how comfortable she looks in her own body. She often talks about how proud […]

She’s had both good times and bad. Rebecca Gibney tells Bryce Corbett her six secret rules for a happy life. In the great backstage dressing room of the Australian TV industry, there are those who affect nice, those who are nice – and then there’s Rebecca Gibney. She is so consistently lovely and so effortlessly […]

Read our review of Nicky Pellegrino’s Recipe For Lifethen tell us what you think on the form below for a chance to win a copy of the AWW Cooking School cook book and have your critique printed in The Australian Women’s Weekly books pages. Mediterranean turquoise cover, splashed with a couple of ripe lemons and […]

This Party’s Got To Stopby Rupert Thomson, Granta, $29.99. This is British novelist Rupert Thomson’s first foray into non-fiction, an absorbing memoir that explores the impact of his father’s death on Rupert and his two younger brothers. They’re in their 20s, already motherless, and having come together for the funeral, the brothers stay on for […]

The Last American Manby Elizabeth Gilbert, Bloomsbury, $24.99. She inspired millions of women withEat Pray LoveandCommitted. How fascinating that Elizabeth Gilbert should have tackled men first, or rather manhood, through the story of a modern-day frontiersman called Eustace Conway, who could throw a knife with pinpoint accuracy at seven, and by 17 was living alone […]

Mayaby Alastair Campbell, Hutchinson, $32.95. Everything’s going right for Steve Watkins. He’s got a good job, lovely wife, even a touch of tinsel in his life because his best friend is the glamorous Maya, one of the world’s most famous film stars. No one quite understands what she sees in him, but Steve is always […]

What’s Happening To Our Boys?by Maggie Hamilton, Penguin, $29.95. Let’s say it up front – I feel for today’s teenagers. Tricky enough that they have to find a path through the challenges particular to this stage of human evolution and Maggie Hamilton’s book canvasses them all – drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, porn, manipulation by […]

Book Of Lost ThreadsBY TESS EVANS, ALLEN & UNWIN, $27.99. Taunted at school because she has two mums, choral prodigy Miranda Ophelia Sinclair – “Moss” – is the first lost soul in this study of needy hearts forming unlikely friendships in lonely places. Finn is tormented by his involvement in a fatal car crash and […]

Oprah: A Biography BY KITTY KELLEY, ALLEN & UNWIN, $35. By the age of 19, the illegitimate girl, born to a teen single mum in the segregated Southern state of Mississippi in the ’50s, had already conquered mountains as Nashville’s first black woman TV news reporter. She was raised for her first six years by […]