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Exercise For Your Life New evidence is showing us that we need to both exercise as well as lose weight to have the greatest reduction of risk to lifestyle related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. This exercise to weight relationship is a direct balance between the energy we consume […]

Once upon a time gardeners believed that flowers and herbs had more power if gathered by moonlight – especially if you planted them for spells and potions. Maybe this was because some plants are more fragrant at night, as they try to attract night flying moths and other insects. Cool moist air also seems to […]

An exclusive extract from the Great Read in the May issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Pan McMillan) Was that talkback radio she could hear? She hated talkback radio. The callers were so cranky and nasal. They were always appalled by something. Alice said that she’d never been appalled […]

When Magda Szubanski revealed her amazing weight loss on The Weekly’s cover, she inspired the nation. Here she shares an open letter with us all. Hi Guys It’s Magda here. I would like to thank all the Weekly readers who entered the competition for a chance to meet me, and see me as Big Julie […]

By Glen Williams Pictures: Andrew Jacob These TV favourites graced our screens for decades — and today their legends live on. They’re the stars of two of Australia’s most fondly remembered TV commercials. They were in our faces and under our skin for over two decades — Madge, the mad beautician who’d make her unsuspecting […]

By Phillip Koch Pictures: Grant Matthews Australia’s favourite funny girl has found a new lease on life. These days Magda Szubanski gets a shock when she looks in the mirror and sees an incredible shrinking TV star. A couple of weeks ago Magda Szubanski dug out an old pair of jeans she’d bought on a […]

Things go from bad to worse for Australia’s fairytale couple. Former golden couple Lleyton and Bec Hewitt are in the grip of a personal and professional crisis such as they’ve never seen before. Lleyton’s tennis career has been all but destroyed, and the pair are also fighting a bitter court battle over Lleyton’s fortune and […]

**By Lucy Chesterton The Packed To The Rafters star describes her fight against the emotional scars of alcoholism and violence.** For Rebecca Gibney, last week’s TV Week Gold Logie win was all the more precious because it marked the end of a lifetime struggle against the emotional fallout from her tortured childhood. By her own […]

By Jacqui Lang Pictures: Paul Lovelace Anthony Field talks exclusively to Woman’s Day about the Million Paws Walk. As the host of RSPCA Animal Rescue, Anthony Field knows first-hand just how important the RSPCA’s work can be. That’s why he’s excited to be involved in their Million Paws Walk… In showbiz, they say animals and […]

When John died, it was the speed of it all that stunned me at first. He’d been feeling a bit tired and generally under the weather and I’d told him firmly to go to the doctor, but I was convinced he was nurturing a diplomatic flu, as he was fed up at work. He was […]

Finding movie entertainment for littlies is pretty easy. There are loads of good or at least passable films for the five to ten age group and as children are happy to watch the same film over and over, one DVD tends to go a long way. But worthwhile films for young teens and pre-teens are […]

When thinking about food we sometimes look at it as a simple necessity of life. A great way to value food and the essential relationship we have with it we can is by “falling in love” with the food that we eat. So, what does it mean? And why is it important to love what […]

Last week I had a telephone call with two film producers who were interested in buying the rights for my new novel, What Alice Forgot. It was all very tense and thrilling. “Shhhh,” I said to my toddler, George, to indicate that this was important, and maybe he’d like to go and quietly read his […]

One of my best memories of childhood is settling down on a winter afternoon, with my mum, in front of the TV for the Sunday Afternoon Classic. Together we sobbed our way through Waterloo Bridge, failed to follow the thread of The Big Sleep, learnt American history from Scarlett O’Hara, hummed along with West Side […]

**By Lucy Chesterton At 35, Sarah Wilson’s big break as a major TV personality has come later than most. Here the MasterChef host explains why age is no barrier.** What made you stand out from the crowd in the MasterChef presenter audition? I was pretty much myself in the audition. In fact that’s what I […]

Time for tea Real hot chocolate Spiced tea punch Mint tea Chai tea Peach iced tea Kisses Little chocolate tarts Slice and bake biscuits Tangy lemon squares Gluten-free chocolate cake Sponge ricotta slice Homemade monte carlo biscuits Breakfast in bed Brunch, lunch or simple supper Recipes the kids can cook Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just […]

Brunch, lunch or simple supper Tropical fruit salad with lime syrup Creamed rice Bacon and egg fillo pies Easy cheese soufflès Skewered lemon prawns Breakfast in bed Time for tea Recipes the kids can cook Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just desserts

Recipes the kids can cook Macaroni cheese Baked bean jaffles Cheese twists Chicken salsa wraps Egg and bacon muffins Tomato, olive and rocket pasta Chicken pitta pockets White chocolate oat biscuits Rocky road slice Choc-chip blueberry muffins Breakfast in bed Time for tea Brunch, lunch or simple supper Scrumptious salads Family feasts Just desserts Still […]

Scrumptious salads Prosciutto, pear and blue cheese salad Light Caesar salad Roasted tomato salad Spicy eggplant salad Creamy potato salad Rocket, avocado and macadamia salad Mediterranean chicken salad Tomato, olive and herb salad Warm tuna salad with lemon dill dressing Salad nicoise Breakfast in bed Time for tea Brunch, lunch or simple supper Recipes the […]

Family feasts Veal cordon bleu Slow-roasted lamb with lemon and potatoes Garlic mustard rack of lamb Lamb with garlic aioli and potato fondant Rosemary and garlic lamb Pork Pork with pear chutney and pumpkin mash Oven-baked risotto with Italian sausages Rack of pork with apple sauce Chicken Chicken with mustard and rosemary Roast chicken with […]

Just desserts Mum’s caramel pavlova Easy passionfruit coconut tart Old-fashioned rustic apple pie Mixed berry & museli cheesecake Lusciously light chocolate mousse Strawberries with lemon sorbet Caramel self-saucing pudding Black forest cake Rhubarb and blackberry crumble Moist lemon cake Coffee fudge self-saucing pudding French fruit flan Dark chocolate truffles Breakfast in bed Time for tea […]

Instead of chocolates or flowers for your Mum this Mother’s Day, make your gift a gift for breast cancer research… Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer-related death in women in Australia. Around one in 10 women will be diagnosed with this disease. Although it can affect all adult women, it is very […]

When celebrity chef Nigella Lawson says “Pomegranate”, viewers say, “How much?” They call it the ‘Nigella effect’ Nigella’s use of an ingredient sees its sudden rise in popularity in supermarkets. However, it turns out that even the Domestic Goddess can’t wield ultimate power at home in the kitchen. 49-year-old Nigella has admitted to UK newspaper […]

Olivia Newton-John is responsible for some of the most embarrassing photos in my family album. Well, that’s what I like to think, anyway… You see, there aren’t too many girls who look good in lycra leggings – and I am not one of them. But could you stop me from wearing them as a youngster […]

The unrepentant actor parades his new lover as baby talk grows. Mel Gibson has outraged his estranged wife and their seven children by shamelessly flaunting his new love — who is reportedly pregnant — on the red carpet. Less than three weeks after the Australian actor’s long suffering wife Robyn officially called an end to […]

The star and Matthew Broderick pay $200,000 to complete their family. Sarah Jessica Parker, 44, and husband Matthew Broderick, 47, have shelled out more than $200,000 to welcome two baby daughters into their family — a move they hope will help rebuild their relationship. The couple shocked Hollywood last week when they announced they were […]

In a candid interview, the hot onscreen duo say they are happy they traded single life for parenthood. Like her character in her new movie Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past, Jennifer Garner admits she once had a hard time on the singles market. And like his character, Matthew McConaughey — who plays a serial heartbreaker in […]

By Dorothy Whittington The nation was saddened when 12-year-old Brandi Allen died in the Queensland floods. Here her mum Deanna talks about losing her little girl. When police knocked on her door on a wet Easter Monday afternoon, Deanna Allen immediately thought something had happened to her 17-year-old son, James. It never crossed her mind […]

One woman seems hell bent on ruining Mary’s fairytale. Princess Mary is nervously bracing herself for the release of an explosive new book attacking her luxurious life with Prince Frederik. For the second time, Mary has come under fire from controversial Danish author Trine Villemann, whose first book, 1015 Copenhagen K, claimed that Mary was […]

The frosty body language was obvious as the star pair stepped out on the eve of Keith’s five-month tour. They may be spending more time together these days, but the body language between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban appeared decidedly cold as they left a Starbucks near their home outside Nashville, Tennessee. Onlookers say the […]

By Lucy Chesterton The television icon is feeling triumphant after a year of dramatic ups and downs. Calm and restrained definitely aren’t words you’d use to describe the past 12 months for Rebecca Gibney. The beloved Packed To The Rafters actress has survived a whirlwind year filled with tears and triumphs both on and off […]

Your Heart: What is it Hungry for? May 3rd marks the beginning of National Heart Week – a good time to think about looking after our hearts so that we can enjoy a happier, healthier life. Most of us know the things to avoid for a healthy heart, like saturated fat and smoking. But what […]

It all started when my boyfriend of eight years broke up with me. I had planned to spend the rest of my life with him so it was very difficult for me to contemplate life without him. Even though I tried to get past it, I began to feel depressed. I would often think very […]

It’s said that behind every great man there’s a great woman. As Wendy Squires and Sue Williams discover, when it comes to their beloved mums, some of Australia’s most successful male entertainers are only too happy to agree. Rove is known as the nice guy of Australian TV and hearing him talk about his mum, […]

— with financial expert Adrian Raftery If you’re facing repossession, the first thing to know is that you can get help from various organisations, free. The threat of losing your home is a harrowing experience, but you have to act immediately, or the problem will only grow worse. Talk to a free adviser immediately. Below […]

— with financial expert Adrian Raftery We’ve all seen the stories of overseas banks collapsing and people rushing to the bank to take out their money in case they lose it. Should you do the same? Adrian says you needn’t worry. “In the unlikely event of …” We hear this phrase all the time when […]

— with financial expert Adrian Raftery It’s never too early to learn valuable financial lessons. Most parents think that children are too young to understand the concept of money, but you’d be surprised at how much they learn just by watching you. When I met Michelle, she said her kids didn’t receive pocket money. I […]

Amid reports that her arch rival Angelina Jolie is pregnant again, Jen turns to an old friend to fulfil her baby dream. Newly single Jennifer Aniston is so desperate to become a mum that she’s turned to an unlikely source — her former Friends co-star David Schwimmer. Insiders on the set of Jen’s new flick […]

More humiliation for Kate as a family night out turns sour. Prince William’s girlfriend Kate Middleton is again suffering public humiliation and fearing for her future as a royal, following a raucous night out with her family. What began as a celebration of her brother James’ 22nd birthday turned into a shameful drunken spectacle outside […]

She won hearts for her natural talent, and look — but now there are fears we’ll lose the real Susan. Surprise singing sensation Susan Boyle, 47, who won hearts all around the world with her angelic voice and unpolished charm, has shocked fans with talk of an image revamp. The brand new superstar, who leapt […]

Susan Boyle won hearts around the world with her stunning rendition of I Dreamed A Dream, but there’s one young man who is going to give her a run for her money in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent competition — 12-year-old Shaheen Jafargholi. Here he wows the crowd with Michael Jackson’s Who’s Loving You. She […]

By Sarah Gawthorne Pictures: David Hahn. Make-up: Deanne Dority. When Stephanie Martin’s sick sister needed help, she bravely volunteered, despite the risks. Cradling her two-month-old baby boy in her arms, Stephanie Martin is clearly mesmerised by her tiny bundle. Steph’s sister Jessica sits by her side, and as the loving mum and devoted aunty coo […]

The sporting star’s marriage has been torn apart by a string of vicious public arguments. Olympic golden girl Jana Rawlinson’s shock marriage split has left many of her fans stunned — but insiders say that her seemingly perfect relationship with fellow hurdle champion Chris has long been plagued by trouble. Despite telling friends recently that […]

By Julie Hayne Pictures: Trevor King The expectant mum feared years of hard training had robbed her of the chance to have children. You’d be forgiven for not recognising Olympic champion Brooke Hanson if you passed her in the street these days. The former elite swimmer’s once super-toned physique has been replaced by what Brooke […]

My neighbour, Deb, was extremely proud of her two sons — and didn’t she want everyone to know about it! At 8 and 11 years old, they were the cockiest, most arrogant children I had ever met, and all because their parents never disciplined them for any of the reckless antics young boys are known […]

As their differences grow, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes resort to Scientology counselling to get their marriage back on track. After months of frustration and arguments, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have resorted to Scientology couples therapy — which involves being hooked up to a bizarre machine and questioned about their deepest secrets — in […]

Hollywood is stunned by claims that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are having their seventh baby. Angelina Jolie is set to welcome her seventh child, according to a shock US report. Insiders have told top-selling American magazine Star — which broke the news of her last two pregnancies and the fact she was carrying twins […]

Aussie star Mel has lost his wife of almost 30 years — and is about to lose half of his fortune. Mel Gibson looks set to be the loser in what is being billed as Hollywood’s most expensive divorce, with the Aussie star’s long-suffering wife Robyn set to receive a massive $600million payout after finally […]

The young royal blends in with budget tourists in Thailand. Princess Eugenie has cemented her reputation as royal wild child, after letting down her hair during a boozy night out at a gay-friendly bar in Thailand. Coming just one day after indiscreet pictures showing the 19-year-old cavorting with a female friend were splashed across the […]

The actress refuses to wallow in self-pity after her latest relationship disaster. Determined to move on from her heartbreak after splitting with muso John Mayer, Jennifer Aniston has been flirting up a storm on the set of her new movie The Baster. Last week, a buoyant Jen was seen giggling girlishly with the film’s director, […]

By Glen Williams Pictures: David Hahn Her name may not be recorded on the honour roles, but Dorothy Stewart’s heartfelt words can still be heard every Anzac Day. On any given Anzac Day you’ll hear the strains of Now Is The Hour ringing out with gusto from beer-stained bars and RSL Clubs across Australia and […]

By Brad Hunter Pictures: Katherine Loffler When Shayna almost fell to her death it was the little life inside her that kept her going. As she plummeted towards the ground during a freak skydiving accident, Shayna West had no idea she was carrying a new life inside her ? and that she would one day […]

— with financial expert Adrian Raftery One consequence of a slowing economy is that more people are likely to be made redundant. It’s a stressful event, but if it happens to you, there are ways you can reduce its impact. Your legal rights Employers must follow strict guidelines when dismissing an employee due to redundancy. […]

**We usually resign ourselves to the idea that any carnival visit will involve eating junk food! But Food Coach Judy Davie offers some suggestions for healthy eating at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show — many of which will also come in handy at other carnivals around Australia during the school holidays.** There’s no excuse not to […]

By Phillip Koch Pictures: David Hahn The star of a new show that wipes away the years reveals how she manages to stay looking so young… With glowing skin and the lean body of a dancer after spending much of her life in a ballroom, Channel Seven star Sonia Kruger is used to being thought […]

**By Angela Mollard The cricketing legend opens up about his toughest year ever and how he bowled Bollywood over…** Brett Lee always seemed like the boy who had everything: a glittering cricket career, a successful fashion label, pop stardom in India, and a glamorous wife and adorable two-year-old son. But late last year his world […]

By Leigh Reinhold Pictures: Paul Broben The country legend and his wife open up their gorgeous homestead… On the banks of the Brisbane River, under the shade of a magnificent old poinciana tree, life can’t get much more laid-back for Troy Cassar-Daley as he reclines in an old bath and strums a few tunes. Known […]

Hollywood’s most fit and fabulous stars share their secrets to youthful looks at 40 and beyond…

The star is keeping her hubby on a tight leash following his steamy scenes with Katherine Heigl… A jealous Demi Moore has rushed to the set of husband Ashton Kutcher’s new movie in France, fearing his onscreen chemistry with female co-star Katherine Heigl will spill into real life. Demi — who, at 46, is 16 […]

By Katherine Chatfield Pictures: David Hahn The story of two Aussie blokes and their pet lion has captured the hearts of the world… When John Rendall and Anthony “Ace” Bourke laid eyes on the huge lion bounding across the African plains towards them, they were far from scared. As the lion ran up to them, […]

**”Which is worse for you, pasta, rice or potatoes?” — Marie** None of these foods is bad for you but, depending on your specific needs, one may be better than the others. For weight loss or if you are suffering from type 2 diabetes: Pasta has a lower GI than potatoes and rice and is […]

I had been working full-time as a receptionist for a year when I decided to take up part-time study. So I didn’t have to leave a job I loved, I suggested that we hire another receptionist to fill in for me on the days I’d be at uni. This seemed like the perfect solution to […]

The superstar attracts a barrage of criticism in her bid to adopt a little sister for her Malawian son. Madonna has been branded a manipulator, a kidnapper and a bully as her adoption of three-year-old Malawian orphan Mercy James attracts criticism from charity and humanitarian organisations around the world. All eyes have been on the […]

Just like Diana and Fergie before her, royal-in-waiting Kate is afraid dark forces are out to harm her. Following a series of negative media reports directed at her, Kate Middleton fears that conniving palace insiders are deliberately trying to oust her from Prince William’s life. William’s girlfriend was left mortified last week after sordid revelations […]

The 40-year-old star is stinging after her ex John Mayer’s latest outburst. Jennifer Aniston is once again facing heartbreak as her failed relationship with musician John Mayer looks set to turn toxic. The singer has reportedly humiliated Jen by debuting a new song that is being widely seen as an attack on the unlucky-in-love actress. […]

By Katherine Chatfield Pictures: Brigitte Seiwert Once a normal housewife, Jane Stork found herself embroiled in the frightening “Orange People” cult. Here she shares her story of escape with Woman’s Day. Jane Stork stared into space as the judge gave his verdict — 10 years behind bars for attempted murder. She was shell-shocked. She’d once […]

Turn a plain, boring wall into a gorgeous panelled feature with this simple — and inexpensive — decorating tip. Head to your local hardware store for strips of slim moulded railing for the square frames or wider pieces for the mid-wall dado and the picture rail (from $12.76 for 1.8m length, Bunnings). Use a pencil […]

By Phillip Koch The much-loved TV star seems to have it all — but one thing is missing from her dream life… TV’s golden girl Johanna Griggs is haunted by the fear she will never have the baby she so desperately wants. Johanna and her husband Todd Huggins have been battling to have a baby […]

By Monique Butterworth Pictures: Paul Broben. Hair and Make-up: Christian Alexander. The star we fell in love with on Big Brother is thrilled she’s pregnant against the odds, but in a tragic turn, her vision is fading fast. As their little two-year-old daughter Mia excitedly blows out the candles on her Wiggles birthday cake, Regina […]

A few years ago, my 11-year-old daughter was being picked on at school by a girl in her class who was stealing her lunch every day. I noticed that my daughter was losing weight rapidly, and always seemed to come home from school hungry. When I approached my daughter about what had happened to her […]

By Angela Mollard Pictures: Gina Milicia. After following a doctor’s advice, Hannah Mulcahy was thrown into a nightmare that almost ended in tragedy. It’s a sweltering day in Melbourne, but Hannah Mulcahy is wearing long sleeves. Her friends are cooling off at the pool or the beach, but the thought of joining them and exposing […]

A fed-up Brad storms out on Angelina as he struggles to raise their six kids alone while she’s at work. Brad Pitt has threatened to call it quits on his manic life with Angelina Jolie, storming out on the star after their biggest argument ever. Fed up with his out-of-control home life, a frustrated Brad […]

Princess-in-waiting Kate Middleton is horrified by the latest scandal to engulf her. Royal writer Phil Dampier reports. Just as speculation mounts that Prince William is finally set to propose, Kate Middleton has been left red-faced by suggestions that her family have been cashing in on talk of her impending royal wedding. An embarrassed Kate — […]

Friends and fans pay tribute as the star loses her very public struggle to live. Reality TV star Jade Goody succumbed to cancer last week knowing she had provided for her two young sons’ futures — and that she’d lived her unconventional life exactly as she’d wanted to. Shooting to fame with her often uncouth […]

By Gill Pringle Pictures: Christopher Ameruoso After six on-screen weddings, the Bold And The Beautiful star has popped the question for real. As TV’s Ridge Forrester, he’s been down the aisle so many times he’s worn a path in the carpet. But in real life, actor Ronn Moss hopes his second marriage will be for […]

The model’s wedding to internet and property tycoon Jim Clark was a surprisingly laid-back affair. Aussie model and television host Kristy Hinze, 29, said “I do” to her billionaire love Jim Clark, 65, in a star-studded tropical island ceremony. Wearing a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown and surrounded by a who’s who of powerful […]

An exclusive extract from the Great Read in the April issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly: The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Fig Tree) Constantine came to work in our house at six in the morning and at harvest time, she came at five. That way she could fix Daddy his biscuits and gravy before he […]

The zesty scent of lemon essential oil is not only refreshing; it’s a blues-buster as well. A study published in Neuroimmunomodulation shows that depressed patients who inhaled lemon oil each morning needed fewer antidepressant drugs than those who did not; other research suggests that lemon oil improves mood, concentration, and accuracy. It is thought that […]

Two antioxidant flavonoids that you’ve probably never heard of – kaempferol and luteolin – may hold the key to fighting ovarian cancer, often called ‘the silent killer’ because it has few symptoms and is usually only diagnosed at an advanced stage. A study of 66,940 women at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, USA, published […]

Strength training does not make you 'big'. To get big muscles you need to train a lot, very hard and with very heavy weights and you also need testosterone. This is hard enough for men and extremely difficult for women...

The city of Kota Kinabalu on Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, is your doorway to a world of lush tropical rainforest, incredible wildlife and a shared history created by war.

On and off the catwalk, Paris Fashion Week is one of the world's great spectacles. Mike Dolan discovers that the glamour, glitz and gossip often spills into the city's palace hotels and restaurants.

The facts Strength training does not make you ‘big’. To get big muscles you need to train a lot, very hard and with very heavy weights and you also need testosterone. This is hard enough for men and extremely difficult for women. Muscle is denser than fat, as it stores water and energy. Pay more […]

Sometimes you come across a plant that you’ve ignored for years, and realise it’s so absolutely perfect that you don’t know why you haven’t planted hundreds of them years ago. I had one of those moments two years ago, when I looked at a friend’s nerines. I’d never even thought of growing any before – […]

Food Coach Judy Davie gives you the lowdown on how — and how long — you can best store fruit and veggies as the weather cools… With the cooler weather, produce is typically much hardier and lasts longer. That said, to avoid nutrient loss and ensure it stays fresh, you should know where to store […]

The celebrity mum often retreats inside the family mansion as her anxieties grow for her daughter. Nicole Kidman has become increasingly guarded of her daughter Sunday Rose, with friends revealing that she worries so much about the eight-month-old that her fears are controlling her life. The Aussie star is scarcely seen out with precious Sunday […]

By Jackie Brygel Pictures: Trevor King The couple reveal their joy in our exclusive interview. No-one could accuse Grant Hackett of doing things by halves. Famous for winning gold in the 1500m freestyle at two successive Olympic Games, the retired swim star is now taking a double dive into parenthood. An ecstatic Grant and his […]

Jen is left picking up the pieces after her latest romantic disaster. Jennifer Aniston has been left feeling humiliated and used after her romance with John Mayer failed for the second time. Less than a month after the two appeared at the Academy Awards together, they suddenly called it quits when Jen returned to the […]

A dying woman is on a disturbing quest to become Demi’s clone. Demi Moore has issued a desperate public plea for a dying fan to abandon her bizarre quest to have plastic surgery to look like the Hollywood star. Lisa Connell, 29, who has a brain tumour, has revealed she plans to spend around $85,000 […]

The TV shrink’s relationship with the controversial single mum of 14 is putting even more pressure on his marriage. Dr Phil McGraw’s wife Robin has threatened to walk out if he continues his burgeoning relationship with California’s controversial “Octomum” Nadya Suleman. The mother of octuplets has been the subject of worldwide criticism since it was […]

By Philip Koch After the devastating loss of her husband in the Bali Bombings, Natalie has found love again with her Prince Charming. Brave Aussie mum Natalie Grezl Juniardi has found happiness again, marrying an Indonesian royal six years after her first husband was killed in the Bali bombings. Natalie tied the knot with her […]

Now she’s lost a total of 75cm from her body. Since she began her weight-loss crusade, Magda has lost 26kg — including a massive 16.5kg since she joined weight loss program Jenny Craig. Magda has lost so much weight, she now has to don a full body fat suit when she takes to the stage […]

From AFP Actress Natasha Richardson has died two days after she apparently suffered brain damage in what was initially dismissed as a minor ski accident. Richardson — married to Irish actor Liam Neeson, and daughter of British theatre icon Vanessa Redgrave — died in New York, where she had been flown after the accident in […]

I met my current boyfriend, Thomas, at a charity function that his parents commissioned me to organise. Usually, one doesn’t meet their boyfriend’s parents until they are both ready, but in our case I met them before I met him! I got along with Edward and Diane so well that they were more than delighted […]

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse apparently plans to meet up with estranged husband Blake Fielder-Civil so she can resolve their issues. Meanwhile Blake — who was released from prison in February after serving a 15 month sentence for assault and trial-fixing — wants to see Amy too… along with £5 million (AU$10.6 million) of her money. […]

By Judy Davie Studies have found that a diet with increased amounts of the mineral calcium are effective for weight loss. With that in mind, this energy-reduced meal plan focuses on calcium found largely in milk, cheese and yoghurt, canned salmon (with the bones) almonds, sesame seeds, and fortified soy products. Day one | Day […]

As MYER lanched their Autumn/Winter 2009 collections at Melbourne’s Whitehouse Institute of Design in glam style last night — The Weekly’s Online Editor Yvette Le Grew, talks to the stunning face of MYER, Jennifer Hawkins. See Jen on the catwalk at the MYER Autumn/Winter collections launch Who are your favourite Australian designers? I love Camilla […]

The actress’s down-to-earth co-star has her beaming from ear to ear. Katie Holmes finally has reason to smile again — and it’s all due to her fun new leading man and an exciting job out of her husband’s shadow. After weeks of appearing worn down by her high-flying life with megastar Tom Cruise, our exclusive […]