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Kylie Minogue turns the big 4-0!

Kylie Ann Minogue was born on 28 May, 1968.

Kylie rose to fame in Australia’s beloved soapie, Neighbours alongside Jason Donovan.

Kylie’s first hit song, released in July 1987, was a cover of 1962 hit The Locomotion.

On 6th July 1988, Kylie is awarded two gold discs for her hit singles Got to Be Certain and I Should Be So Lucky.

Kylie’s sister Dannii also achieved fame as a singer and TV personality.

As well as a music career, is an entrepreneur and has put her stamp on perfume and lingerie.

Kylie and Nikki Webster performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic ceremonies.

Robbie Williams performs with Kylie at the European MTV Music Awards on November 16, 2000. The two also released a single, Kids.

In May 2005, 36-year-old Kylie was diagnosed with breast cancer. With months of treatment and battle ahead of her, the singer postponed the Australian leg of her ‘Showgirl’ tour.

A little over a year later and the inspiring star is out and about again, dancing and flashing her famous smile.

French actor Olivier Martinez stood by her during treatment. But with rumours he’s a “love-rat”, the course of their love has been anything but smooth!

With her ever-changing looks, Kylie has always been on the cutting-edge of fashion, making best-dressed — and worst-dressed — lists.

Kylie’s feathery dress was a point of contention for some!

Kylie shows off some serious diamond earrings.

On May 6, 2008 Kylie Minogue opened her latest world tour, ‘KylieX2008’, in Paris, with all the flair and razzle-dazzle that her fans adore.

With a new tour, a new album X, and a booming brand all of her own, incredible Kylie is one superstar who couldn’t shine brighter.

Love Aussie superstars? Don’t miss the photo gallery celebrating one of our finest film industry exports, Cate Blanchett.

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A new new year’s resolution

By Judy Davie

For further information about food and nutrition, visit Judy Davie’s website at www.thefoodcoach.com.au

This year I will lose weight

How many times have you said you’re going to lose weight and don’t?

This year why don’t you reframe your thinking to achieve the same result? Instead of saying, “This year I’m going to lose weight,” say:

This year I am going to become healthy by improving my diet and exercising.

With regular exercise and a healthy diet your body should default to its natural weight. What’s important is reprogramming your thinking to accept that a healthy diet and regular exercise is normal. When you consider how our ancestors ate and how they lived, you would have to accept that it is normal to eat fresh natural produce in season and be physically active. In the days where there was no refrigeration, limited transport and infinitely less food processing, our ancestors ate local produce and less of it, and walked, cycled or took some form of public transport to get it.

Neither did they have so many labour-saving appliances. Washing was done manually, and hung out to dry; TV channels were changed with someone physically getting up and switching it over; and stairs were climbed to get to other levels in shops, offices and apartment buildings.

While I’m not suggesting you throw out the washing machine and disconnect the lift, I am saying that even though our lifestyle today makes it hard to be physically active, you have to work out how to incorporate physical activity into your everyday life because your body demands it.

Whatever you do, consider it essential to good health and do it!

When it comes to food, many of us are truly misinformed about what comprises a healthy diet. Unless you have a particular allergy or intolerance to foods, here is the definitive guide to what you should be eating.

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January seven-day meal plan

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Nicole Kidman at the 9th Annual Premiere Magazine “Women In Hollywood” Luncheon

A pregnant Tori Spelling at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, California

Australian actress Melissa George at the Weinstein Company Pre-Oscar Party

Parker Posey at the 31st Annual Toronto International Film Festival

Heather Graham at the New York City Audi Forum

Leelee Sobieski at the 17th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards

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Jana’s baby bliss

The champion athlete and new mum says her baby son means more than all her gold medals.

“I have wanted a baby for ever, and now he’s here,” croons 24-year-old Jana Rawlinson, tenderly cradling her newborn son. “This exceeds anything I have ever experienced in my life. By far! Cornelis is worth a thousand Olympic medals.”

At only four days old, Chris and Jana Rawlinson’s precious infant can lift his downy head and also seems to smile, although even his indulgent mum admits that could be wind!

“Cornelis is perfect. He’s such a happy little boy. He hardly ever cries, he’s already sleeping quite well and he’s so strong!” says his proud Mum.

It’s been a big 12 months for the golden girl of Aussie athletics, who feared she might inherit her mother’s fertility problems. First there was Jana’s stunning 400m win at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games last March followed, only one week later, by her romantic wedding to Chris. And then there was the couple’s hoped-for baby…

For the full story, see this week’s issue of Woman’s Day

Pics: Jana’s gorgeous baby photos

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Celebrity album: Human Nature

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

Human Nature’s outback adventure

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My cousin failed high school because of me!

When I was growing up, all that I wanted was to be my cousin Sasha for a day. The same age as me, Sasha was always more beautiful and more vivacious. She was always the one charming her way in and out of everything. While the rest of us got surly waiters, parking fines and speeding tickets, Sasha batted her eyelashes and all her problems went away. It was infuriating!

But one thing Sasha had always been, was mean. When we were young, she taunted me with her cool toys, much better than mine, and wouldn’t let me play with them. And when we got older, she sneered at my sense of fashion — sometimes the only clothes my parents could afford — and constantly reminded me that she was prettier, and therefore — she used to say — had a better future ahead of her. For a long time I believed this too, and I was so jealous. I couldn’t wait for the day I could move out of our small country town, and not have to see her almost every day, to be reminded of how perfect she seemed to be.

The one thing Sasha was not, however, was very bright. Throughout high school she jeered at me for my studious habits and good grades, and all of her friends bullied me. But by the time we had reached our final exams in Year 12, she was almost failing. In the actual exams, she was going to need to pull off a miracle to get a decent overall matriculation score.

For the first time in our lives, I had something to hold over her: I was fairly confident that I would get top marks in everything. Not that I boasted about it though, that was her style, not mine. But I should have seen what Sasha was going to do about it.

The week before exams commenced, Sasha demanded that I help her cram. I couldn’t believe what she was asking; I had my own exams to study for! I curtly told her that she had made her own bed, and now she could lie in it. But when she got her parents, and even mine, behind her, I knew I was going to have to do what she asked. I angrily agreed to give her two hours of each day to tutor her, knowing that it would probably turn into four hours. But I also knew that I was going to make her pay!

Each day, when Sasha came around to my house, I gave her the wrong information. For English, I made up characters and plot lines; for maths, I incorrectly coached her in how to figure out sums; for history and science, I made up events, dates and formulas. At first I thought she must catch on, but it quickly became clear that Sasha hadn’t been paying any attention at all for the whole of Year 12, and she lapped up my information eagerly. I almost felt guilty, but then I would remember how selfish she was actually being — had always been — and I couldn’t wait for her to get what she deserved.

The exams came and went, with Sasha confident that she had done well. You can imagine everyone’s disappointment, and her shock, when the results came out — Sasha had basically failed everything! I waited to be fingered for the blame, but Sasha’s parents just accused her of slacking off too much, and figured it was too late to start studying right at the end. I was completely off the hook!

After that, I went to uni and Sasha finally managed to get a job, although she never became the big thing she always imagined she would. And when I drive past her house in my expensive car, bought from my fantastic job at which I work very hard, I try not to honk the horn too loud as I remember that I sabotaged her exam results!

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Ready, steady, go with a new fitness goal

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You know your mind is ready to get started on that New Year fitness goal, but what about your body? Chances are you may need to get steady and take stock before you go for it. We consulted Dr George Janko, Medical Director of McKinnon Sports Medicine in Victoria for some top questions you should ask yourself before you get started:

Do I need a medical check-up?

  • Yes, if I don’t feel well.

  • Yes, if I haven’t exercised for more than a year and I’m more than 40 years old.

  • Yes, if I previously stopped exercising because of injury or ill health.

  • Yes, if I am a heavy smoker, or drinker, use other drugs, or am significantly overweight.

  • Yes, if I use any prescribed medications.

  • Yes, if I have close relatives who have had or have died from any heart or related conditions such as stroke.

I’m not sure where to go for my check-up. What should be covered?

  • A chat (health, old injuries, family history).

  • A look-see (include bio-mechanics).

  • Blood for fats, sugar and maybe iron stores if you’re vegetarian.

  • Blood pressure, heart check and maybe an ECG.

  • An exercise ECG to stress the heart if you’re over 40 years old and have any risk factors or are a post-menopausal woman.

Do I need help with motivation?

  • Arrange a friend to join you.

  • Put aside time and write it in your diary.

  • Make sure you have the right gear (good running shoes, a drink bottle).

  • Commit to a plan with rewards.

  • Sign up for a gym membership or classes and pay up in advance.

Do I need help with maintenance?

  • Think about a regular massage.

  • Get any niggles treated early.

  • Use a heart rate monitor.

  • Remember to warm up and warm down.

For more information, visit www.sportmed.com.au.

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