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Some people have never been fit, and never want to be. Others were fit, but have grown older and out of it. Lots of people have stayed fit and healthy their whole lives. But some champions like Kerry Lane, 45 — an evaluation officer from Brunswick West in Victoria — have never been fit or […]

If you’ve been shocked by recent images in the news of whales being slaughtered for “research” in the southern ocean, here’s a great way to make a small difference and show you care. Help save the whales with an I Love Whales t-shirt. Available to women only (and their bubs), this t-shirt was designed by […]

My parents separated when I was very young, and as I grew up I realised it was because my Dad was gay. I stayed at my Dad’s place every weekend until I was about 17, so I had met and bonded with a few of his male partners over the years. When I moved into […]

The actress tells why 2010 is shaping up to be her best year ever as she takes on two new roles, on TV and in real life. Kate Ritchie bats away a parasol as she stands in the sweltering heat for the Woman’s Day photoshoot. “Don’t worry about me,” she smiles. “I don’t want people […]

Antonia Kidman is taking a chance on love, moving overseas to set up home in Singapore with Craig Marran. Far from feeling nervous about beginning a new life, Antonia Kidman looks calm and content as she slowly settles into her new home in Singapore. After exploring the tropical city during a reconnaissance mission last month, […]

After years of heartbreak and disappointment, Dannii Minogue is on top of the world as she announces her pregnancy. Here she talks to Nicola Pellagro about her exciting news. She won a place in Australia’s heart when she starred on Young Talent Time, before progressing to Home And Away and international pop stardom. But personal […]

Friends fear Schapelle Corby’s latest humiliation could tip the mentally fragile prisoner over the edge. Following a bashing scandal at her Bali prison, Phillip Koch reports that the Aussie is being treated like an exhibit in a zoo. It was a humiliation even Schapelle Corby did not expect. The filthy cage she has called home […]

The Aussie babe magnet reveals why there is only one woman for him. Katherine Chatfield reports. As tropical waters lap gently against the pristine shores of Rio de Janeiro’s idyllic Grumari Beach, Hugh Jackman takes his Mexican belle roughly in his arms and leans in for a passionate kiss – and all within view of […]

As he struggles with the bitter consequences of his infidelity, Mel Gibson opens up about why he strayed. Matthew Denby reports. Mel Gibson has not been seen in public with his mistress, Oksana Grigorieva, since November 19. Now the deeply troubled actor has confessed that his infidelity has ruined his life – admitting he did […]

Ah, that George Clooney is such a charmer. Even when playing a shallow shell of a man, whose job is to fire people for companies downsizing, he is still likeable and has more charisma than his victim. And he is the perfect person to play Ryan Bingham in Jason Reitman’s new movie, Up in the […]

For many of us, mangoes are the first sign of the summer weather and the beginning of the fresh summer fruit season. And not only are mangoes delicious, they are also nutritious. Because of their vibrant orange colour, mangoes contain plenty of vitamin A and vitamin C — which are powerful antioxidants. They also contain […]

A PhD candidate at a British university has hypothesised his chances of meeting Mrs Right are one in 285,000. Not very promising is it? A tongue-in-cheek paper written by Peter Backus at the University of Warwick used the Drake equation to determine his chances of meeting the love of his life. The formula was originally […]

Super-celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated US$1 million ($1.75 million) to assist medical staff forced to work in open air hospitals following the devastation of the Haiti earthquake. The couple will donate the money through their foundation, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which will go towards the emergency medical operation helping Doctors Without Borders/Médecins […]

Two days at the Shangri-la Fijian Resort and Spa left lifestyle writer Shonagh Walker in a quandary: just how many different words are there for paradise?

Sexy soccer star David Beckham has got himself a new tattoo of Jesus, despite his declared links to Judaism. The British athlete wrote in his first biography, My World, that he has a connection to Judaism, the UK’s Daily Mail reported. “I’ve probably had more contact with Judaism than with any other religion,” he wrote. […]

While most three-year-old girls play with their Barbie dolls, little Suri Cruise will be zooming around in her own US$30,000 ($32,280) car. The youngster has been given a custom-made miniature replica of an Indy race car by her father, Tom Cruise, Showbiz Spy reported. Young Suri, who is usually seen running around in 5cm-high heels […]

If you’re hitting the road, hopping on a plane or sailing the high seas this summer, make sure that motion sickness isn’t part of your travel plan with these simple and effective ideas. Wear an acupressure wristband These are specially designed for people who get carsick, seasick or airsick and they really work. The bands […]

As Antonia Kidman prepares to resettle in Singapore with the man she loves, some think the pair have already wed! He has already captured the heart of Antonia Kidman, now Craig Marran has won over her youngest daughter, Sybella, 2. The bright-eyed toddler was just three weeks old when her mum’s marriage to dad Angus […]

On the eve of the 2010 series, trainers Jillian Michaels and Michelle Bridges speak out about the dangers of throwing unprepared and obese contestants into drastic diets and extreme workouts. Worried trainers Jillian Michaels and Michelle Bridges have spoken out about their fears for contestants on The Biggest Loser, with Jillian claiming she has no […]

Loved ones are worried about the golfer as he disappears amid a barrage of bad news. Disgraced golfing star Tiger Woods has not been seen in public since mid-December, sparking concern that his fragile emotional state has pushed him to the brink. After being dumped by many of his sponsors, Tiger is also set to […]

As the debate over body image rages, Ricki-Lee Coulter tells Clare Rigden why she’s proud to fly the flag for average-sized Aussie women. As images of slender Jennifer Hawkins and unretouched shots of Bianca Dye cause controversy across Australia, there’s never been a better time for women to stand up and be counted as beautiful […]

As the couple snipe at each other, it seems the only thing keeping their happy family act going is Brad’s concern for the children. It should have been a fun day out in New York for Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their children. But hot chocolates all around couldn’t sweeten the bitter aftertaste for the […]

As Peter Spencer remains on his platform, refusing to eat in a protest over farmers’ land rights, his daughter Sarah tells why she understands her dad’s action. Starving, sunburnt and isolated on a makeshift platform 20 metres in the air, Peter Spencer could not imagine his suffering getting any worse … until he looked down. […]

WhenWoman’s Dayfirst met James, he’d fallen in love online with a single mother 14 years his senior. Three years on, we revisit the pair and find James being ‘mum’ to his daughters. Barely out of his teens, James Piggott exhibits the weariness of a far older man. At just 20 years of age, he is […]

Denmark is abuzz as Princess Mary is given the green light to become the new Queen. The Princess Mary fairytale has gathered an exciting new momentum, with the news Queen Margrethe is about to step down, and is preparing the way for Mary and her husband, Crown Prince Frederik, to take the throne by May. […]

“How healthy is cous cous compared to rice? Is there rice that’s better than other rice? Does cous cous have a low GI?” Cous cous is a wheat product and is very popular in the Middle East. It can be used as a fluffy grain alternative to rice. Neither rice nor cous cous is low-GI, […]

What women look for in a man used to be so clear-cut, but times-a-changing. So what are the ingredients for a perfect bachelor in 2010? Whether you’re single and on the lookout for a partner or attached but intrigued to see how your man matches up to the ‘ideal’ check out this recipe for the […]

As parents there are various ways you can have a positive impact on your children’s long-term eating behaviours. We’ve come up with some key ways in which you can help establish healthy habits for life. We’d also love to hear any tips you may have. Set an example. As parents, you will need to set […]

If you think you’re working at full capacity and still not getting everything done, take time to reassess your work habits. A few simple steps will soon have you leaving on time with a clear head and sense of achievement. The secret? Work smarter, not harder. 1. Make a list “The humble to-do list often […]

The 2010 People’s Choice Awards were held in Los Angeles last night with a bevy of glamourous stars littering the red carpet. In the winners circle the Aussie’s were well represented, with Hugh Jackman taking out the award for Favourite Action Star, (beating out Christian Bale, Gerard Butler, Shia Lebouf and Vin Diesel) and Keith […]

She may have stated that she does not wear fur, but fashion icon and US first lady, Michelle Obama, did not give consent for her image to be used in a PETA campaign which is now being seen all over the US capital, Washington, DC. The Obama camp is very unhappy that the animal rights […]

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has always had an affinity with women in his movies. They are often portrayed as iron-willed and given leading roles. Men always seem weak and enslaved by their weaknesses, usually towards women. Almodóvar tends to stick with his favoured leading ladies, and in his new film, Broken Embraces, we are fortunate […]

He was the man who many hoped would change Jennifer Aniston’s unlucky-in-love curse. But Vince Vaughn has confirmed he has found true love with his real estate agent girlfriend after the pair married on January 2, 2010. The Wedding Crashers star married Canadian-born Kyla Weber in a small ceremony in front of 60 people in […]

Seeing as better nutrition and improvements in medicine mean that we’re probably eventually going to live for longer, it’s good to know that we’re going to feel happier as we grow older. According to reports presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in August 2009, adults in their eighties are generally more […]

I had always wanted to be a nurse, ever since I was a little girl. I thought it was a really honorable profession and that I could really make a difference. I started night shift at the nursing home just after I finished my training. At 21, it was my first real job and my […]

The bitter battle between Katie Price and Peter Andre has intensified after Katie’s New Year’s Eve party, which the couple’s two children attended, reportedly became rowdy and violent. The celebration, held at Katie’s house, got out of hand when her current boyfriend Alex Reid and ex-boyfriend English pop star Dane Bowers allegedly became caught up […]

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor, Mary Zavaglia answers readers’ beauty questions.

It was a romance that no-one expected to last, but Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski are still together 25 years after falling in love on the set of Crocodile Dundee. Looking relaxed and carefree, this middle-aged couple barely turned heads as they strolled along the famous strip of golden sand at Byron Bay, lost among […]

Jana Rawlinson got breast implants to feel more womanly, but had them removed three months ago – and says she doesn’t miss them. Jana Rawlinson knows she’ll win no medals for being glamorous. But like most women, this athletic heroine wants to love the reflection she sees in the mirror – and for many years […]

Since Woman’s Day brought Australians the heartbreaking story of Trishna and Krishna’s birth mother, Lovely Golder, support for her has been overwhelming. Offers of money to help bring her to Australia from her home in Bangladesh have poured in. Lovely told us how she was blindfolded during the birth of her girls, and why she […]

Angelina Jolie opens up about the vicious arguments she has with Brad Pitt – and the couple’s unusual attitudes to fidelity. Angelina Jolie has finally blown the lid on her tempestuous relationship with Brad Pitt, revealing in an interview how she recently physically attacked the father of her six children. She has also hinted that […]

Seeing her dad in a clinch with his co-star is yet another twist in a bizarre childhood. Little Suri Cruise looked on wide-eyed and confused last week as her father Tom embraced his on-screen love interest, Cameron Diaz, on the Spanish set of his film Knight & Day. Although being around a movie set is […]

Despite allegations he pulled a knife on his wife, the TV favourite insists his marriage will survive. It should have been the picture-perfect Christmas for Charlie Sheen and his second wife Brooke Mueller. A lavish rented home in the snowy celebrity haven of Aspen warmed by an open fire, and plenty to celebrate, with their […]

Nicole Miller survived a random rock-throwing attack to marry the man who stayed by her side while she recovered. The bride was late, as brides often are. The fact she was there at all was nothing short of miraculous. Her very presence, an answer to prayer. This was the beautiful day many feared they’d never […]

Young Aussie dancer Dayton Tavares, in the US to star in the musical Billy Elliot, is being hailed as the next Hugh Jackman. Starring in the New York production of smash-hit musical Billy Elliot is all in a day’s work for down-to-earth Sydney boy Dayton Tavares. While the talented 13-year-old is the youngest Australian to […]

The new year is off to a great start for sexy actor Matthew McConaughey after he and his partner, Brazilian model Camila Alves, welcomed a little girl into their family. Camila gave birth to the couple’s second child on January 3, 2010, at 12.13am and Matthew wasted no time sharing the good news with his […]

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Using the Internet stimulates your brain and may even help to counteract any age-related physiological changes that cause brain fog and poor memory, says a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. The study, which was reported in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, found that online searching significantly enhanced brain circuitry and helped […]

When it comes to being faithful to her partner, Angelina Jolie doesn’t seem to be too much of a fan. The 34-year-old actress opened up to German magazine Das Neue, revealing that she doesn’t believe in fidelity being important in relationships. “I doubt that fidelity is absolutely essential for a relationship. It’s worse to leave […]

With her career and marriage under new pressure, the mother of three makes a spectacle of herself on a rare night out. Actress Julia Roberts caused chaos at a star-studded fundraiser in New York last week. Hogging the microphone, she drunkenly ranted and embarrassed her peers and her husband, Danny Moder. The uncomfortable scenes come […]

After two suicide attempts, the Olympic diving gold medallist tells Glen Williams she’s putting her life back together. Her smile is uncertain at first. It creeps up tentatively, almost as if it needs permission, before lighting up her face. For the past eight months, Chantelle Newbery has been trying to dig herself out of a […]

Tenika Walker was a baby when her parents learnt they had AIDS. They tell why they kept the news from her. They kept it a secret from their daughter all her life. But after more than 20 years, Stephen and Wendy Walker decided it was time to reveal their chilling news: “We have AIDS.” And […]

Olivia Newton-John’s daughter collapses, reigniting fears about her health. Olivia Newton-John’s troubled daughter Chloe Lattanzi collapsed in front of a Los Angeles strip club last week after she and a girlfriend were turned away from the sleazy venue for being too drunk. A dishevelled Chloe, 23, fell to the ground and needed assistance to stand […]

Elle Macpherson and her trainer reveal how the supermodel stays naturally fabulous. She’s been our most recognisable body for more than two decades but, at 46, Elle Macpherson believes she is only just coming into her prime. And while she admits her body is not quite as trim and taut as it used to be, […]

The sporting couple put the pain of their recent split behind them and become a family again. Jana Rawlinson’s big heart is beating fast, as if she has just crossed the finish line in the race of her life. “I feel elated, on top of the world,” laughs the star hurdler as she wraps her […]

The Kidman clan have come together this Christmas for a joyous celebration before a heartbreaking farewell. This festive season will be unforgettable for the Kidman clan. With Nicole bringing daughter Sunday Rose home to Australia for a rare visit and sister Antonia getting ready to walk down the aisle with fiancé Craig Marran, a host […]

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal were the Angelina and Brad of their day until their stars were tarnished by drugs, infidelity and family pathology. In her last days, as Farrah lay dying of cancer, we shared Ryan’s vigil, learning the true struggles and breakthroughs of their 30-year romance. In the final days of Farrah Fawcett’s […]

He’s smart, he’s funny … and he’s still single! George Clooney reveals all about life, past loves and his latest pranks, as he chats to us. George Clooney is everywhere this month: he provides the voice of the title character in the animated screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, he’s getting early Oscar […]

I was a happy, bouncy, energetic tomboy when I was young. My concerned mum enrolled me in modelling lessons to teach me deportment and grooming, and that’s when I became aware of my body. Photographers told me I was too fat to be a model and I should lose 5kg. I was 15 and had […]

All of Australia watched and cheered as funny lady Magda Szubanski lost a massive 36 kilos. While ecstatic with the results, Magda tells Wendy Squires that she is also acutely aware that now is the time she’s most likely to slip up – and it terrifies her. It’s sundown at one of Sydney’s trendiest eating […]

One of the worst benevolences ever perpetrated on a generation of children was free milk at school — especially in Queensland where I grew up. Every child had to drink their small bottle of milk every morning. All morning we looked out of our classroom and watched the milk getting hotter and hotter under what […]

I had been working a stressful job as a Team Leader for a Call Centre for about eighteen months. The hours were savage and I found myself constantly on the phone appeasing angry customers that no one else wanted to deal with. One of the other Team Leaders – Mark – had made it a […]

As Kelly, the bubbly flatmate with a heart of gold in the hit series The Secret Life Of Us, Deborah Mailman brought to life one of our most loved TV characters. But while Deborah bid farewell to Kelly many years ago, she happily confesses a secret of her own – she’s expecting her second child […]

Soulful singer Casey Donovan has made peace with her body – and herself. As the winner of 2004 Australian Idol, Casey Donovan carried the weight of the world on her shoulders, trying to squeeze into the skinny music industry mould and struggling against the idea she was too fat to be a star. But now curvy Casey, […]

After a tumultuous year the actress has found love again, with Rugby League hunk Braith Anasta. Home And Away star Jodi Gordon is head over heels in love with Rugby League hunk Braith Anasta, and more than happy to show off her hot new summer romance to her fans and friends. The beautiful actress couldn’t […]

On the eve of Mary MacKillop becoming Australia’s first saint, Sophie Delezio tells Glen Williams about the special bond she has with the nun she says saved her. Sophie Delezio’s eyes twinkle with wonder as she ponders the miraculous powers of Mother Mary MacKillop. With news that the inspirational Aussie nun, revered for her tireless […]

Christmas takes on a whole new meaning for Catriona Rowntree, who will celebrate it for the first time with her beautiful bush bub, Andrew. As Getaway presenter Catriona Rowntree walks into the living room with four-month-old baby Andrew snuggled in her arms, she’s met with a sea of smiles. “I should have got you to […]

Grant and Candice tell how they’ll be celebrating with their new twins. With their cute-as-a-button pigeon pair set to be the undisputed stars of their family Christmas celebrations, Candice Alley and Grant Hackett have double cause to be thankful this festive season. But the new parents do have a little confession to make: all they […]

Alone on a vast ocean, young sailor Jessica Watson tells Ray Chesterton she will still be celebrating on December 25, thanks to her loving family. Teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson, 16, knew she wouldn’t be home for Christmas this year – so she took it with her. It’s tightly packed among the other precious packages […]

Every boy wants a bike for Christmas but Josiah Kappert, born without arms, scored an extra special set of wheels, his mum Marika tells Katherine Chatfield. Josiah Kappert grins as he sits on his new bike and pedals off down the road. But while most 10-year-old boys like nothing more than riding a bike with […]

Melissa Ashfield witnessed her mother and stepfather murder her brother. Now, as the stepfather is about to be released, Melissa talks to Glen Williams. It’s little wonder Melissa Ashfield is a haunted and tortured soul. Sixteen years ago, as a terrified toddler, she was forced by her sadistic parents to watch as they set about […]

After two suicide attempts, the Olympic diving gold medallist tells Glen Williams she’s putting her life back together. Her smile is uncertain at first. It creeps up tentatively, almost as if it needs permission, before lighting up her face. For the past eight months, Chantelle Newbery has been trying to dig herself out of a […]

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have taken to Twitter to mourn the shock death of actress Brittany Murphy. The Hollywood actress died on Sunday after her mother found her unconscious in the shower in the home the star shared with her husband, screenwriter Simon Monjack. Entertainment news website TMZ reported the actress then […]

The myth is that marriage can make you mad, but psychologists have found that is really is good for your health. Clinical psychologist Dr Kate Scott from New Zealand’s University of Otago conducted the study of more than 35,000 people across 15 different countries based on a decade of surveys by the World Health Organization. […]

At the end of the decade most of us turn and reflect on the ten years that have passed. At Women’s Weekly we’ve had a beautiful woman on the cover each month and have been inspired by their stories and touched by their compassion. Can you believe it was a whopping ten years ago that […]

Plant sterols (also known as phytosterols) are natural substances that can help lower your cholesterol. They exist in wood pulp and leaves, but are also found naturally in certain foods such as vegetable oil, nuts, legumes, corn, fruit and vegetables. You can obtain higher levels through enriched margarine spreads. How do they work? When consumed, […]

Nine is one of the most anticipated of 2010, already. It stars (wait for it) Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, pop star Fergie, Kate Hudson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Sophia Loren. Nine has been nominated for Best motion picture, musical or comedy, Daniel Day-Lewis nominated for Best Actor, Marion Cotillard for Best Actress, […]

I met Tom at the pub when I was nineteen. I’d had one other relationship, with a lovely guy called Brent, but he was a little ‘safe’ and I was getting bored, so when I walked into my local pub one night and set my eyes on Tom- I was gone. He was tall and […]

There were no goal posts or team cheers, but it was far and away the most thrilling match of Adam Cooney’s life when he married sweetheart Haylea McCann in a romantic ceremony beside Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach. The Western Bulldogs star, who won the AFL’s ultimate accolade, the Brownlow Medal, in 2008, is revered as a […]

It’s berry time — time to eat mulberries or strawberries or loganberries or blueberries on sponge cakes for a Christmas treat. A strawberry-rich sponge cake is much lighter than a hunk of Christmas cake (though a rich fruitcake can’t be beaten in winter). Soon it will be planting time — and now is the best […]

The former PM turned 80 last week. Glen Williams looks at the remarkable life of one of Australia’s most popular leaders. He has been called the heart and soul of Australia. Silver haired, charismatic, fiery tempered, a man of easy tears, champion of the worker, Australia’s mate, a Rhodes Scholar, the lovable larrikin. Whatever label […]

A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw tells Leigh Reinhold why a young policewoman’s horrifying story brought her to tears on air. After almost three decades in journalism, Tracy Grimshaw has just about seen it all. But the highly regarded A Current Affair host says 2009 will go down as one of her most memorable years. […]

An attempt to take her own life has left her parents reeling. Jackie Brygel reports. She’s the girl who should have had it all. With a pop legend dad and a former supermodel mum, Alexa Ray Joel looked destined for a life the rest of us could only dream about. But after a tortured early […]

Weight-loss role models Magda Szubanski and Ian “Dicko” Dickson tell Phillip Koch their tips for staying trim while enjoying all the trimmings. Australia’s favourite funnygirl Magda Szubanski isn’t joking when she says you can tuck in to a traditional feast without regretting it this Christmas. “The trick is that you can have little bits of […]

The Australian Idol winner and his family have been plagued by a killer gene, but the young star refuses to let it get him down. Behind Stan Walker’s infectious smile and sweeter-than-honey voice lurks a frightening and real cancer threat that would fill most people with a sense of terror and dread. The Australian Idol […]

Always the outsider, little Shiloh’s challenges look set to get worse as her mother presses ahead with yet another adoption. Dressed in her oldest brother Maddox’s cast-off army clothing, three-year-old Shiloh Jolie-Pitt last week cut a lonely figure in the days before Christmas as the blended family were bundled home after another tantrum-plagued day out […]

The Aussie model and the Lord Of The Rings star return from a romantic break with happy news! GOOD NEWS travels fast – particularly in the Kerr household. And while Aussie model Miranda is yet to make an official announcement, her family is already celebrating her engagement to Orlando Bloom. The British actor is said […]

When Isabella Taleski did water safety at school, she never guessed she’d soon get to use what she’d learnt. She tells Katherine Chatfield what happened. Stefan Taleski shrieks with delight as he chases big sister Isabella across the park. As his screams dissolve into giggles, it’s hard to imagine that just a few weeks ago […]

Pro Hart’s teenage granddaughter has paint running through her veins, Julie Hayne reports. She’s only 14, but Chloe Hart’s tender age hasn’t stopped her from hosting her first art exhibition – or deterred people from lining up to commission her paintings. Her success, however, comes as no surprise to her family. After all, she is […]

Although a lengthy list of stars including Lady Gaga met Queen Elizabeth II recently at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, don’t expect singer Pink to be next on the list. The singer, who is not afraid to speak her mind, has come out swinging at the royal family and has labelled Prince William a […]