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Moments after her final visit to the obstetrician, Catriona Rowntree shared her joy with Woman’s Day editorial director Alana House. Days before the birth of her first child, Catriona Rowntree relaxed over lunch with a girlfriend at Café Di Stasio in the Melbourne bayside suburb of St Kilda, then drove to the obstetrician for her […]

A department store in London is expecting to be inundated with orders for miracle “fat-busting” undies, which it’s selling for £30 ($60). In May this year, John Lewis’ online store sold out of the knickers within an hour and the company’s London department store sold out in one day. New stock went on sale July […]

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Download your exclusive first chapter from Don’t Tell Eve by Airlie Lawson here. About the author: The desite to write can strike at any age. In the case of Airlie Lawson, who spent the first decade of her life on a farm in South Australia, where she had a horse called Punch, the urge expressed […]

Magda Szubanski has done it – the much-loved actress has hit her goal weight of 85 kilos, losing an amazing 36 kilos in the process. Now, as she tells Wendy Squires, not only is she the happiest and most energetic she has ever been, she is also feeling downright foxy. Magda Szubanski is so excited, […]

They met and fell in love on the set of The Thorn Birds. Today, more than 25 years later, Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown tell Susan Chenery why they were made for each other and why he is happy to let her call most of the shots. On a distant hill in a still, quiet […]

With a little savvy shopping and some clever beauty tricks you can certainly be beautiful on even the tightest of budgets. **1. Dark under-eye circles and puffiness ** Fatigue and slackened under-eye skin can lead to pouches and bags. Often this is caused by a build-up of lymph which needs to be regularly drained, and […]

Once a nude model and free-spirited rebel, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has put away the Playboy vamp to become an elegant, charming and popular French First Lady, writes Chrissy Iley. She used to smile and say “sex” instead of “fromage” during her supermodel photo shoots. By her own admission, “Okay, I flirt. I flirt with everything. Even […]

Want to zap zits, tame your tummy, or heal heel pain?Here are 10 trustworthy home remedies to beat your everyday health hassles. Zap those zitsApply a drop of tea-tree essential oil to blemishes three times a day to discourage infection and speed up healing. Research has found that 5 per cent tea-tree oil is as […]

Coeliac disease is the permanent intolerance to a protein called gluten, and currently affects approximately 1 in every 100 Australians. The disease involves an autoimmune reaction to the intake of gluten, causing the lining of the small intestine to become damaged and nutrients to be poorly absorbed. Upon diagnosis of coeliac disease, a diet completely […]

When Aussie cricket star Mitchell Johnson’s mother recently made ‘unkind’ comments about his fiancee, thousands of other young men probably groaned in embarrassed compassion for the guy! Having a mum who speaks out of turn; a permanently needy sister or maybe in-laws who won’t butt-out, is all part of being in a family. And an […]

Angelina Jolie is furious after finding an old diary belonging to her partner Brad Pitt in which he allegedly confesses to having two affairs while married to Jennifer Aniston, says Woman’s Day’s LA correspondent. “Brad was at pains to point out that this chick was like a groupie who had come on to him after […]

The superstar singer has given up hope of having her own family — now she’s determined to raise Michael’s children. Erin Craven reports. As the circus that surrounds the fight over Michael Jackson’s children continues, a dark horse in the custody war has emerged — his sister Janet. Jackson matriarch Katherine, 79, has been granted […]

They’re worth more than $100 million between them, but the lowdown is that you’re more likely to find these three young Harry Potter stars at home on a Saturday night rather than splashing around their enormous wealth. Daniel Radcliffe, who has been playing Harry since the age of 11, is about to nearly double his […]

Jana Rawlinson’s estranged husband Chris opens up to Rose Fydler about his marriage bust-up, revealing he’d do anything to get his family back. Chris Rawlinson once had everything he’d ever dreamed of: marriage to the love of his life, an adorable two-year-old son, and a rewarding career coaching one of the world’s most talented athletes. […]

Phillip Koch spends a few days in paradise with the supermodel and learns how cleverly she blends business and fun. It is almost 10pm and a mini-cyclone has blown up in Fiji. Waves batter the beach, rain buckets down and palm trees dance like a bunch of teenagers at a rave party. It could almost […]

The nation’s most famous child turns 11 with a bizarre birthday, adding to concerns about what her future holds, writes Angela Mollard. If Bindi Irwin were a child in a storybook, she would be the luckiest girl in the world. Her home is a zoo, she doesn’t have to go to school, she’s about to […]

As TV’s hottest show goes out with a bang, Julie is struggling to cope with the recognition it’s brought her, writes Katherine Chatfield. MasterChef favourite Julie Goodwin has prompted concerns that she’s finding it difficult to cope with the pressure of fame, after admitting she suffered an apparent mild panic attack during one of the […]

They are the It girls, young women who create such a wow factor with their very presence, they’ve become household names. To see more of Australia’s favourite It girls, click here. Zoe Ventoura, Jessica Marais and Jessica McNamee from Packed to the Rafters, Home & Away’s Jodi Gordon, model Rebecca Twigley, David Jones racing ambassador […]

Scientists in the US are working on a pill that could decrease the amount of fat stored in overweight people by almost half in just one week. Thus far, scientists at Indiana University have tested the drug on mice, finding that after seven days their body weight was decreased by a quarter and fat content […]

The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides.

The fitness industry is a bit like the ocean, with a constant flow of gimmicks and trends that come and go with the tides. Yet Pilates has withstood the test of time and is one of the more effective ways to keep yourself fit, especially for those looking to prevent back pain. Pilates is a […]

The great Australian tradition of outback road trips heads down a new road in Last Ride, which heralds two newcomers, as we enjoy a favourite old stager in Hugo Weaving. Kev (Hugo) takes his 10-year-old son Chook (Tom Russell) off into the night and the wilderness, with little explanation. Apart from visiting ex-girlfriend Maryanne (Anita […]

Excited about the new Harry Potter film but worried you won’t understand it? We’ve put together some things that will make it easier to watch the film without having to consistently ask ‘who is that and what do they do?’ In pictures: Find out who’s who here Your say: Have you seen the new movie? […]

Broadway has recently become a bit of a pop music concert.  Millions sang along to Abba tribute musical Mamma Mia; Billy Joel tunes rocked a 1960s plot in Movin Out; most recently Dolly Parton songs took to a stompin’ stage in 9 to 5. Now Melbourne can rock along, as award-winning musical Jersey Boys brings […]

Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has been criticised by a leading nutritionist over her new role spruiking junk food. The ten year old appears with mum Terri and younger brother Robert in the Green’s General Foods ads for chocolate cup cake mix. But Rosemary Stanton said the ads were “exploitation” of both Bindi and the children […]

The Australian Women’s Weekly and Dymocks invite you to meet thriller writter Tara Moss at our exclusive events. You will receive a free copy of her novel, Split, courtesy of HarperCollins. Sydney: Morning Tea with Tara Moss. 11am, September 1, Dendy Cinema Opera Quays, 9/2 Circular Quay Sydney, $40 includes morning tea. To book call […]

First-time mum Danielle Mackay thought her tummy was massive, but she never imagined just how huge her baby would be. Jo Knowsley reports. Danielle Mackay was impatient. It was June 20 – five days past her due date – and she was getting anxious about when her first baby would be born. But neither she […]

This Aussie couple blinged up their babies’ names to create a brood of designer kids. Every woman dreams of having a house full of fashion labels, but Linda Jane Alafaci has a collection more unusual than most; her designer items aren’t clothes — they’re her children. Proud mum to Chanel, 11, twins Cartier and Armani, […]

Mitchell Johnson’s fiancée talks to Angela Mollard about her future mother-in-law’s savage attack. Jessica Bratich, fiancée of star fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, has hit back at her future mother-in-law’s claims that she’s a gold-digger who has stolen her son from her. Jessica said she did not want to be drawn into a catfight but was […]

The DWTS host’s marriage split gets ugly, with disputes over their $4 million properties, rows over who gets to keep the dog, and a fist-fight between her ex-husband and her new love. Angela Mollard investigates. On television she is the perfect polished host, but behind the scenes Sonia Kruger is embroiled in a bitter divorce […]

In a brave and candid interview, the Woman’s Day’s columnist tells Patrice Fidgeon of her alcohol hell and how she’s fighting back. As falls from grace go, they don’t come much more spectacular than comedian Fiona O’Loughlin‘s drunken collapse during a live comedy show in Brisbane just days before she was set to make her […]

The late superstar befriended the Ramirez family during his Australian tour. Amid all the bizarre claims about the singer, Billy Ramirez tells Jacqui Lang of the real man he knew as a friend. From the moment his idol Michael Jackson slid down a hotel banister to greet him, Billy Ramirez was in awe. Little did […]

After a happy family ‘honeymoon’ in Las Vegas and London, Simone is ready to give her womanising ex another chance. Phillip Koch reports Shane Warne and Simone Callahan are expected to return to Australia as husband and wife, having spent a fortnight “honeymooning” with their kids in Las Vegas and London. Their very public display […]

She’s dropped her married name and that famous smile’s back. Now the Aussie golden girl is partying away the pain of her recent marriage split. Sarah Blake reports. Just weeks since her shock break-up with husband Grant Kenny after 23 years of marriage, the former swim star was all smiles and in holiday mode as […]

As the popular television host’s marriage split gets ugly, police speak to her about the punch-up and friends reveal they believe the marriage had been rocky for years. Sonia Kruger was called by police after the punch-up between her husband and new boyfriend but no statement was taken because she did not see who started […]

For many years, the first thing I did when I came home was eat a passionfruit. When I was small, a passionfruit vine grew over our outdoor toilet, in the days before the last of the Brisbane suburbs were connected to the sewerage system. By the time I was in high school, our passionfruit vine […]

A 20-year study of monkeys in the US has found that reducing the kilojoule intake slowed the ageing process and increased their lifespan. The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center monitored 76 rhesus monkeys — 30 since 1989, and 46 since 1994 — to study what cutting their diet by 30 percent would do to them. […]

By the time your children reach Year 12, they will have spent nearly 14,500 hours at school (12 years of 40 weeks a year, five days a week, six hours a day), so it’s best to make sure their schoolyard is a stimulating environment, with flowers, grass, leaves and trees. Not only is gardening fun […]

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Jacko’s death has reopened old wounds for Heath Ledger’s family. His dad Kim talks to Natalee Fuhrmann in Perth. Kim Ledger’s grief for his son is with him every day, but the similarities between Heath’s overdose from prescription drugs and Michael Jackson’s death have left the family reeling. “On the day Michael died I spoke […]

Donna Marett has lost one breast to cancer. Now her other breast must be removed. She tells Jo Knowsley she wants a reconstruction so she can feel like a womanly bride. When Sunshine Coast mum Donna Marett fell in love with Jason Penny, she was thrilled to have finally met the man of her dreams. […]

The wild night that cost Jodi Gordon her relationship with Channel Seven heir Ryan Stokes started in a seedy pole-dancing club — a regular haunt of Jodi’s, reports Frank Thorne. Disgraced Home And Away star Jodi Gordon is preparing to leave the country amid revelations she regularly paid for private lap dances at a strip […]

Woman’s Day goes inside the epic custody battle for Jacko’s children, and investigates the true biological parentage of the late King of Pop’s three heirs. With Michael Jackson’s fortune hanging in the balance, and a number of competing claims over who are the rightful guardians of to his three children and heirs – Prince, 12, […]

She’s a 37-year-old mum of two, a wife, a princess…and a red-hot bikini babe with abs of steel. Aussie-born Princess Mary proudly showed off her incredible new body last week as she holidayed with her husband Prince Frederik on a 54-foot luxury super-yacht off the coast of Sardinia. While most mums find it a struggle […]

The firm favourite tells Alex Needs she owes her success to her biggest fan and soul mate — her husband. With only two weeks to go in the most talked about TV competition in years, MasterChef favourite Julie Goodwin has revealed the secret of her success — the unwavering love of her husband Michael. While […]

Australian entertainment’s first family tells Jackie Brygel of the harrowing health scare that threatened newborn baby Eva’s little life. Pretty as a picture with her rosebud mouth and pink cheeks, the tiniest member of Australia’s royal family of show business is perfectly at ease, safely nestled in the arms of her “Poppy”, Bert Newton. Producing […]

With the Cruise-Holmes clan in town, speculation is rife as to what Tom and Katie will get up to in Melbourne today in celebration of Tom’s 47th birthday. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have already had a busy few days of sightseeing after settling into their seriously top-notch luxury apartment at Crown Towers near Melbourne’s […]

If it's hip and happening, it's in Barcelona, one of Europe's most dazzling cities, as Jo Wiles discovered on a visit to the Catalonian capital in Spain.

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It’s been a long time since we’ve had a celebrity roll-up quite like the Tom and Katie show, reports Katherine Chatfield in Melbourne. It doesn’t get much bigger than a visit from Katie Holmes, daughter Suri and megastar Tom Cruise. And this week Australia has rolled out the welcome mat for the A-listers as Katie […]

As the face of the ’70s, Farrah Fawcett inspired a generation of women with her style. And as her life ended, she inspired us all over again. When Farrah Fawcett passed away last Thursday at St. John’s Health Center in Los Angeles, she was surrounded by the loved ones who’d helped her throughout her courageous […]

From pet monkeys to plastic surgery and dark secrets, the life of Wacko Jacko was never dull, writes Katherine Chatfield. Oxygen tents, a reclusive life in a private fun park called Neverland, a pet chimp, multiple face surgeries, his marriages and, of course, the court cases … Michael’s controversial life, at times, almost overshadowed his […]

They spent their lives hidden from the world by a father determined to keep them safe – now there are concerns for the uncertain future of Michael’s children, writes Lucie Morris. He was adored around the world by millions of fans as the King of Pop, but to his three children – Michael Joseph Jackson […]

Sarah and I have been best friends for as long as I can remember. Tall, lean and tanned it is not difficult to see why Sarah has never been short of male attention. She was constantly bombarded with offers of dates which she regularly accepted only to get bored of her prospective partner a few […]

My daughter Anna had boyfriends regularly and they were all quite the same. They were young, awkward teenage boys who were overjoyed they had a girlfriend. I met Anna’s 19-year-old boyfriend, Lukas, for the first time at a small party she had for her 17th birthday. Lukas was absolutely gorgeous: tall, tanned, green eyes, broad […]

I had been in three serious relationships with men who were fantastic. But as for meeting all the criteria and my sexual life – none of them went all the way. I met my current boyfriend through the most random of introductions, and, as often with life’s funny ways, he turned out to be that […]

Gold Coast newlyweds Ari Dannenberger and Rachel Nancarrow tell Jo Knowlsey about the chastity promise that meant they didn’t even kiss until they married. As they read their vows aloud, there was one thing both Rachel Nancarrow and Ari Dannenberger were anticipating more eagerly than anything else: the moment they were named husband and wife […]

As debate rages over Sarah Jessica Parker’s decision to pay a woman to carry her babies, an Australian mum tells Jackie Brygel her own surrogacy story. Melbourne mum Fiona Rushford knows all too well what Sarah Jessica Parker has gone through to expand her family. Eight-and-a-half years ago, Fiona’s sister Laura Clark gave birth to […]

Australia’s golden girl of the pool has fallen hard for hunky fellow Olympic swimmer Ashley Delaney, reports Sarah Blake. Sweating it out through long days of high-altitude training at a camp known as “torture” among competitive swimmers doesn’t sound like the most auspicious way for a love affair to start. But for three weeks last […]

The recently separated star and her TV boss lover enjoy the romantic Italian Riviera, reports Angela Mollard. Strolling with her new love while enjoying a relaxing Italian holiday, Sonia Kruger had clearly put the pain of her recent marriage split behind her. The Dancing With The Stars host and her new boyfriend, Craig McPherson, enjoyed […]

The small screen star’s wedding was an intimate affair. Sarah Blake was there to help celebrate. Home And Away favourite Rebekah Elmaloglou’s wedding to Kane Baker was an intimate, idyllic return to the Byron Bay hills where they first fell in love. From a dreamy bush waltz to a belting blues set from the groom, […]

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd appeared on TV talk show Rove Live last night — in the same show as comedian Sacha Baron Cohen‘s latest madcap character, Bruno, no less. “I said, ‘Are we on together? Like, you know, in the studio at the same time?”‘ Rudd said, recounting his reaction to appearing on the show […]

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By Leanne Hudson Whether it’s your place, their place or a whole new place, moving in with your partner can be quite an experience. But how can you make sure it’s a good one? If you’ve reached the point where you spend practically every night with your partner, you might think living together won’t be […]

The world has virtually ground to a halt with the death of two of the greatest icons of our time. Music legend Michael Jackson has died from a reported heart attack at the age of 50 and screen icon and sex symbol Farrah Fawcett, famed for her role in Charlie’s Angels, has also passed away […]

A turbulent love life might cause more serious issues for women than just reaching for that tub of ice cream, box of chocolates or soppy DVD. Alarmingly, hypertension, abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high triglycerides and low levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol in women have been linked to the anger, conflict and hostility experienced […]

Actress Farrah Fawcett lost her long battle with cancer in the early hours of this morning. The 62-year-old passed away in hospital, surrounded by friends and family. “After a long and brave battle with cancer, our beloved Farrah has passed away,” her partner Ryan O’Neal said in a statement. “Although this is an extremely difficult […]

Michael Jackson has died in LA aged 50, amid reports that he may have succumbed to a fatal overdose of a prescription painkiller. British newspaper The Sun reports an emergency room worker confirmed that members of Jackson’s entourage told medics he had collapsed after an injection of Demerol. “Shortly after taking the Demerol he started […]

You’d think wearing the same outfit twice would be an absolute fashion faux pas for a princess, but it appears Princess Mary has no qualms about recycling old clothes. The Danish royal was photographed on a visit to Greenland this week wearing a traditional Inuit outfit (right) — the same one she wore on a […]

When Sonia Kruger’s marriage broke up, she turned to her life-long friend, Todd McKenney, for support. Amazingly, as she tells Wendy Squires, Todd stepped in with not only love and comfort, but a heartfelt offer to father her much-wanted child. It’s said the true test of a friendship is being there through the tough times, […]

Toni Collette has come a long way from her difficult 20s. Today, she is a successful actress with a loving husband and beautiful daughter, who has found her true path, as she tells Michael Sheather. To see more of beautiful Toni throughout her career, click here. Toni Collette’s smile is practically incandescent. In the grey […]

Download your exclusive first chapter from Perfection by Julie Metz here. About the author: Julie Metz is a graphic designer and freelance writer. She lives with her daughter and partner in Brooklyn, NY. She is currently a recipient of a Macdowell Fellowship. About the book: A breathtakingly honest, gloriously written memoir about the complexities of […]

Intuition – that gut feeling, hunch or sixth sense you get when you instinctively know what to do in a certain situation, but have no idea why – is not some mystical power or a gift for a privileged few. It is a valuable, often under-utilised tool that everyone possesses. Research suggests that the pineal […]

Why do people who don’t smoke get lung cancer? According to research from Seoul National University, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care, it’s because they eat a diet high in inorganic phosphates, chemicals which are used in many processed foods, including meats, cheese, and baked goods. “Our results clearly demonstrated that […]

Spending time in nature has long been known to ease anxiety. Now a Kansas University study, reported in HortTechnology (18:563-568), proves that plants actually accelerate healing. The study, of 90 patients recovering from an appendectomy, found that those with potted plants in their rooms needed less pain medication, had lower blood pressure and reported experiencing […]

Media personality Rebecca Wilson could ski anywhere in the world. Here’s why she chooses Perisher Blue every year.

Karyn and Richard Shine wish to make a personal plea to Aussie parents who smoke. “Please don’t smoke near your kids. It’s not fair. You have taken up the habit, but your children haven’t. “If you light up near them, they breathe the smoke as well. You’re putting their health at risk because you choose […]

After a fling with sexy TV presenter Caroline Flack, Harry is now considering a reunion with old flame Chelsy Davy. Get ready for a right royal cat fight, says Lucie Morris. Let the battle commence! There are now two contenders for Prince Harry’s royal affections – two feisty and headstrong women who aren’t used to […]

Sydney schoolgirl Ruby King is one of just 60 children in the world to be struck with the deadly disease. Phillip Koch meets a special little girl who fought to beat the odds. When little Ruby King danced in her primary school concert in November, it marked the end of a terrifying seven-month ordeal for […]

Sydney Swans great Brad Seymour’s wife has been transformed from high-flying businesswoman to bed-ridden invalid. She tells Jacqui Lang of her battle. Until late last year, dynamic Sydney businesswoman, author and mother-of-two Melissa Seymour led a fast and exciting life. The wife of former Sydney Swans star Brad Seymour was running her own busy PR […]

A surprise beach ceremony before a whirlwind honeymoon – Erin Craven reports on the wedding we’ve all been wishing for. Just hours before funnyman Rove McManus vowed to spend the rest of his life with Tasma Walton, the happy groom couldn’t contain his excitement at the prospect of becoming a dad. “Baby races! You little […]

As Roberta Williams breaks out the bubbly to toast her arch enemy’s troubles, she tells Megan Norris the real story behind Australia’s most vicious family feud. When bottle blonde Melbourne matriarch Judy Moran hobbled from a court to spend her first night behind bars after being denied bail, her long-time arch enemy Roberta Williams was […]

As the newly ejected contestant prepares to fly off to her ‘special man’ in Cyprus, Lucy Chesterton reports there could be trouble brewing in her kitchen. When Brisbane widow Geni Papacostas appeared on MasterChef cooking up endless dishes of delicious Greek food, she was hiding a very personal secret. The 54-year-old has revealed she spent […]

This anti-aging meal plan will take years off how you look and feel, and it will help you to lose weight. This seven-day plan is loaded with natural anti – inflammatory foods, vitamins and antioxidants that protect and boost your body’s cells at the surface of the skin right through to your internal organs. Day […]

Being high above the snowline is an unforgettable experience anywhere, but the American Rocky Mountains can lay claim to some of the best snow destinations of all.