Imagine being Angelina Jolie, the most famous woman in the world, with an army of photographers following your every move. Lina, an amazing look-alike, knows exactly how it feels. “Is that her? I think it is … she has the tatts. Wow, it is Angelina Jolie. Let’s see if we can get a photo. Angelina, […]

The TV favourite and her new husband Nick wasted no time starting a family after their whirlwind romance. Now they can’t wait to have more. It’s a gorgeous day as Suzie Wilks and her husband Nick O’Halloran sit in their magnificent Melbourne home – spring is here after a long winter. But for Suzie, the […]

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

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

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

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

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

Shay Stafford went from tapping down the aisle at Woolies to twirling in a banana costume in BrisVegas. Yet when she became a showgirl at Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge, she found love. David Leser tells her story. “I will need see your breasts,” the ballet mistress declared matter-of-factly. “Now?” the young woman replied. “Here?” “Yes,” […]