Brad Pitt has been left shocked and saddened after Angelina Jolie last week announced she will adopt another child as a single mother. Officials confirmed the actress had filed the necessary papers to adopt a young boy from Vietnam as a sole parent, because local laws allow only legally married couples to adopt together. Now […]

The pregnant princess is devastated over Frederik rekindling an old flame. Princess Mary was reportedly reduced to tears over Prince Frederik’s emotional meeting with one of his former flames. It’s rumoured that pregnant Mary broke down after Fred’s reunion with ex-girlfriend Marie Montell at a recent charity event. While the Crown Prince was happy for […]

Ada Nicodemou‘s wedding joy has been crushed by revelations that her former boyfriend may be responsible for the heroin death of a 15-year-old girl. Just days before Ada married Chrys Xipolitas on February 17, her former boyfriend and Breakers cast mate Simon Munro admitted he’d injected Georgia Chant with heroin, leading to her death. As […]

The TV personality and wife of former One Nation politician David Oldfield reveals explosive details about her past drug abuse and depression. “Six months into taking a couple of ecstasy tablets on a weekend, I was introduced to cocaine.” Soon, she couldn’t “imagine life without it” and was combining the two drugs in a potentially […]

On-Sale Monday March 12, 2007 True Life — Injured and on fire in a crashed helicopter, pilot Phil O’Driscoll slipped briefly into death, then one thought revived him… “My little girl kept me alive.” True Life — conjoined twins: ‘We share a body… and a very special bond’

Johnny Depp’s seven-year-old daughter Lily-Rose is seriously ill in a London hospital. The 43-year-old actor, and father of two children with partner Vanessa Paradis, has been visiting his daughter on a daily basis since she was rushed to hospital nine days ago. The details of the child’s condition are unknown, but a hospital source says, […]

Sarah Ferguson and her daughters have been rocked by an explosive betrayal at the hands of Princess Beatrice‘s ex-boyfriend, who claims the young royals were exposed to underage drinking, illegal drugs and unsavoury men on a holiday with their mum. In a massive blow to Fergie, who was only weeks ago named ‘Mother of the […]

Her sorrow over cruel claims that her marriage is in crisis. Bec and Lleyton Hewitt have been rocked by allegations that their fairytale marriage is in trouble. The couple, who tied the knot in July 2005 and have a daughter, Mia, 15 months, feel hurt and betrayed by the unkind suggestions surrounding their high-profile relationship. […]

Tensions between Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban boiled over at the Oscars last week, adding fuel to rumours their eight-month marriage is all but over. After weeks apart, the Aussie couple did their best to keep up happy appearances at Hollywood’s night of nights, but things turned icy at the Vanity Fair after-party. “There was […]

Portia de Rossi‘s gaunt appearance at the Oscars has renewed fears she is once again in the grips of an eating disorder. The actress, who’s admitted to anorexia in the past, shocked red-carpet spectators as she showed off her bony rib-cage and twig-like arms in a revealing midnight-blue gown. “She was scarily thin,” says a […]

Not only did Jennifer Hudson win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls, her boyfriend of eight years proposed to her as she was getting ready for the ceremony! Host Ellen DeGeneres managed to squeeze in a yoga class with girlfriend Portia de Rossi just hours before the show began. Pregnant Naomi […]

The star puts Hollywood on hold as she prepares herself for motherhood. Jennifer Aniston has proudly revealed she’s set to become a mum. “I’m so excited,” she told friends. “Watch this belly, it’s about to get a whole lot rounder!” Jen, who celebrated her 38th birthday recently, has reportedly been undergoing IVF treatment for months, […]

Hugh Grant and Jemima Khan have ended their three-year romance amid reports he has fallen for co-star Drew Barrymore. According to insiders, real-life love blossomed between Hugh and Drew on the set of their new romantic comedy Music & Lyrics — and the couple’s cosy appearances at premiere’s proved the final straw for “jealous” Jemima. […]

At the time of going to press, Britney Spears was on suicide watch after fleeing rehab twice in one week and reportedly trying to kill herself while in the grip of a tragic meltdown. Brit’s increasingly disturbing behaviour has family and friends fearing the worst for the singer. “Britney has definitely gone off the deep […]

In this week’s issue of Woman’s Day, Olivia Newton-John and her daughter Chloe Lattanzi open up in a soul-bearing interview. In her brief 21 years, Chloe has endured more heartache than most people experience in a lifetime. As mother and daughter bravely dealt with one personal battle after another, today Chloe has emerged strong and […]

If you’ve always wanted to know more about animals, Bindi Irwin is the little girl to ask. Each month, Bindi will write about a different animal and answer readers’ questions in the magazine. In the March issue of The Weekly, she tells us all about the Fijian crested iguana. Pick up a copy of the […]

Losing his father to cancer when he was still a teen was a painful blow for rising TV star Tom Williams, yet he retains a touching bond with his dad, writes Leigh Reinhold. “I speak to him all the time,” says The Great Outdoors presenter, “but especially out in the surf when the waves are […]

Jane McGrath, wife of Aussie cricket star Glenn McGrath, has fought and beaten cancer twice. Yet nothing prepared her for the discovery that the cancer had returned — this time, as a brain tumour. The couple tell Michael Sheather of the love that has sustained them and how Jane dreams of growing old and watching […]

Haven’t been able to catch the Road Train passing through your town? Watch all the highlights in our video journal. Victor Harbor tea party Watch the video Shepparton shenanigans Watch the video Shepparton comes out to sing Watch the video Having fun in Ulladulla Watch the video An Elvis impersonator and a jazz family stop […]

The Australian Women’s Weekly and Commonwealth Bank On the Road with Today Road Train got off to an exciting start at The Tamworth Country Music Festival, with a live broadcast on the Today show. Guests included country stars James Blundell, Melinda Schneider and Anne Kirkpatrick, as well as the team from The Weekly and Dr […]

Exclusive extract fromShearwater(Viking) by Andrea Mayes. In that place, the birds come and go in great clouds, and the season turns at the rush of grey wings. Through spring and summer dusk falls to their rhythm, and in the winter, the land is bereft, hushed and waiting for their return. These are the shearwaters, mutton-birds, […]

The talk show queen is embroiled in a shock surgery scandal as her addiction to food spirals. Oprah Winfrey has hit a devastating new low and is so depressed over her rapid 25kg weight gain she booked in for secret stomach surgery to control her ballooning figure. Sources reveal Oprah, 53, was so desperate to […]

Courteney Cox’s marriage to David Arquette is once again on shaky ground, this time over her close friendship with her hunky younger co-star Josh Stewart. According to sources, tensions between the couple hit breaking point when Courteney, 42, and Josh, 30, were spotted together at a Hollywood bar last week. The two laughed and chatted […]

Following Anna Nicole Smith‘s sudden death, family insiders have revealed the shocking secret she took to her grave — that her late husband J Howard Marshall was the likely father of her daughter Dannielynn. Talking exclusively to Woman’s Day, Stacy Brown — a ghost-writer who worked with Anna Nicole’s half-sister Donna Hogan on her upcoming […]

They’re bachelors no more but radio duo Hamish Blake and Andy Lee had fun playing up on a visit to Sydney. What makes you laugh? Andy: The people in our lives that make us laugh are our housemates and our friends. Hamish: I am looking for new friends though. I have a space for two. […]

Lisa Robertson couldn’t be more ecstatic about joining the Mile High Club with Hollywood heart-throb Ralph Fiennes. The statuesque stewardess and former undercover cop says her sexy mid-air romp with Ralph was so good they couldn’t wait to continue their lusty tryst back on the ground. In an exclusive interview with Woman’s Day a very […]

Just weeks ago a jubilant Susie was celebrating New Year’s Eve with the knowledge she was pregnant ? happy news she and hubby Robert Daniels had been hoping for. With so many triumphs under her belt, motherhood was to be her ultimate conquest. However a sudden bout of severe pain followed by bleeding only weeks […]

She’s been implicated in the break-up of one sports star’s marriage, but Lara Bingle came out of hiding for new beau Michael Clarke. All eyes were on a clearly nervous Lara as she stuck tight to her new love, cricketer Michael Clarke, during their first official appearance as a couple at the Allan Border Medal […]

The actress honours her mother’s dying wish in an intimate beach ceremony. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have exchanged rings and loving vows in a touching private ceremony. In the weeks before her mother passed away from cancer, insiders say Angelina made Marcheline Bertrand’s dying wish come true by exchanging vows with Brad during a […]

Love-rat Ryan Phillippe has betrayed Reese Witherspoon once again, hooking up with teenage actress Nikki Reed only days after his wife vowed to give their marriage another shot. While Reese was last week instructing her legal team to halt divorce proceedings, Ryan, 32, was out with the sexy 18-year-old brunette. They were seen at hotspot […]

There are fears for the future of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s romance after the pair were seen embroiled in a boozy bust-up during a wild night out in London. Palace insiders are now worried that the persistent pressure to wed is tearing the future king and his girlfriend apart. The young lovebirds were clearly […]

Britney Spears has again been forced to defend her parenting after leaving her sons holed up with a nanny in their Las Vegas hotel suite while she jetted off to New York to party. Brit’s antics have infuriated her parents Lynne and Jamie, who have reportedly held an intervention, urging the 25-year-old to get help […]

The lonely princess’s future is in doubt as a royal feud tears her and Fred apart. Bitter divisions in the Danish royal family are threatening to tear Princess Mary’s marriage apart and have left the mum-to-be with secret fears for her future. Mary is also furious that Prince Frederik isn’t standing by her as she […]

The pop star calls it quits over the French actor’s constant betrayals. A heartbroken Kylie Minogue has finally ended her four-year romance with Olivier Martinez, telling the flirty French actor their relationship is over after his latest shock betrayal. Tired of constant innuendo about her lover’s womanising, friends say Olivier’s latest flirtations last week, with […]

Billy Crystal reveals the inspiration behind the show he’s performing in Australia. He could have hosted the Academy Awards in a few weeks time, but comic superstar and actor Billy Crystal chose to tour Australia instead. Billy, who turns 60 next month, is here to perform 700 Sundays, a self-penned tribute to his father Jack, […]

The singer flees to Paris with another man after a public row with her hubby. Madonna and Guy Ritchie‘s troubled marriage has hit crisis point, with the couple in serious divorce talks, according to close friends. The singer was seen leaving the Paris Ritz Hotel with a mystery man after she fled to Europe following […]

Oprah Winfrey “cried and cried” for days when she learnt her half-sister Patricia Lloyd had sold her deepest, darkest secret to a US tabloid magazine. Now she’s preparing for more heartache. Just weeks after learning her closest family and friends are set to dish the dirt in an explosive new tell-all book, Oprah has spoken […]

Shane and Simone Warne are more in love than ever — and they no longer care who knows it. Soon to be man and wife again, the lovers spent the last week soaking up the sun, and each other, on an exotic Fijian getaway. In their first public display of passion since they reunited, the […]

In his most revealing and personal interview ever, an emotional Keith Urban has credited his seven-month marriage to Nicole Kidman with saving his life. Speaking for the first time since his release from a 90-day stint in rehab, the country singer gushes about Nicole, calling her a “good ray of sun in my life”. “My […]

From Young Talent Time to the European charts, and now with a loving partner and adored baby, our very own Tina Arena has found contentment, writes Michael Sheather. At 39, Tina, once known as “Tiny Tina” for her childhood years on TV’s Young Talent Time and perhaps spurned in Australia because of it, is hitting […]

The premier of NSW, Morris Iemma, has never forgotten his Italian roots. He and his wife invite you into their home for a family feast with a definite Italian flavour. Pick up the February issue of The Weekly to read more about lunch at the Iemma’s, complete with the recipes prepared for their Tuscan-style lunch. […]

If you’ve always wanted to know more about animals, Bindi Irwin is the little girl to ask. Each month, Bindi will write about a different animal and answer readers’ questions in the magazine. In the February issue of The Weekly, she tells us all about a precious Australian, the koala. Pick up a copy of […]

Deborah Thomas — Editorial Director, The Australian Women’s Weekly After completing a degree in Fine Arts at Caulfield Institute (now Monash University), Deborah turned to full-time modeling where her first stop was Paris in 1978 and a regular job modeling haute couture fashion for Givenchy. Upon her return to Australia in 1981, Deborah was offered […]

We are thrilled to be On the Road with the Today show and the Commonwealth Bank — after all, our food comes from regional Australia, and that’s what we deal with all day and every day in The Australian Women’s Weekly food department. Throughout the year, we’ll find out what’s special about the towns and […]

The young mum and her husband are battling through some troubled times. Bec Hewitt is facing one of the toughest challenges of her marriage to date. Her husband Lleyton has endured a barrage of criticism and bitter fights with his once-close entourage, while she’s seen her own career efforts criticised. And, adding insult to injury, […]

Angelina Jolie’s bizarre behaviour at the Golden Globes last week has further fuelled speculation her relationship with Brad Pitt is in crisis. Insiders say the volatile actress had a meltdown moments before arriving at the glamorous awards night in LA, telling Brad she wanted to stay home. “They had a major argument when Ange decided […]

Friends fear the actress’s dangerous eating habits are out of control — again. Kirstie Alley has piled on more than 15kg after a month-long holiday binge-eating frenzy. Her suddenly inflated appearance is a far cry from the bikini body that won the admiration of Oprah Winfrey Show viewers last November. “Kirstie definitely looks like she’s […]

Wentworth Miller talks to Woman’s Day about his family life, his recent Christmas down under, and how playing a jailbird on Prison Break has changed his opinion of criminals. We hear you spent Christmas in Australia … I have a younger sister, Leigh, who’s down here in Melbourne for a year. Her boyfriend has a […]

The singer’s mum says ‘Get clean or I’ll take the kids.’ Britney Spears’ mother Lynne has issued her daughter with an ultimatum: stop the partying or say goodbye to your children. Lynne’s furious that Britney’s been on a non-stop bender since she split with her husband Kevin Federline last year. A source claims the distressed […]

Jessica Rowe is settling into motherhood after the birth of her daughter Allegra Penelope on Thursday night in Sydney. The Today host and her husband Peter Overton are delighted with their long-awaited first child who was conceived after four IVF attempts. “Each day brings new discoveries about our precious little daughter,” says new mum Jessica. […]

The Launch A roll-call of country stars visited the truck throughout the day, including James Blundell, Felicity Urquhart, Dianna Corcoran, Anne Kirkpatrick, Nick Kingswell, Melinda Schneider, The Sunny Cowgirls, The McClymonts and Troy Cassar-Daley. For a taste of what you can look forward to this year on the Road Train, check out these video highlights […]

Hot shots: Golden Globes glamour Kiefer Sutherland almost missed out on all the Golden Globes action on Monday night ? the star of 24 was without a ticket or a limo pass right up until the last minute. Apparently the same strict rules apply for everyone ? even if you’re Kiefer ? no ticket, no […]

Video: Hollywood gossip Today gossip guru Richard Reid has all the details about Madonna’s New York car chase. Watch video.

Brooke Satchwell is facing her fears and loving it. After over a decade in the acting business, the 26-year-old has just come out of a two-year work drought and scored a role in the new series Dangerous on Fox8. To read the full interview with Brooke, see this week’s issue of Woman’s Day. Dangerous is […]

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The actress stuns the world with her controversial comments about her biological daughter. Brad Pitt is devastated by Angelina Jolie’s shock new claims that she hasn’t bonded with their baby daughter Shiloh. Referring to her only biological child as a “blob”, the actress admits she doesn’t “feel” for Shiloh as much as she does for […]

Reese Witherspoon has decided to give estranged husband Ryan Phillippe one more chance after they reunited over Christmas. Insiders say the intimate holiday with her ex left Reese thinking she was too hasty in filing for divorce after their October split. Now she’s asked her lawyers to put divorce proceedings on hold for another six […]

They’ve been behaving like love-struck teenagers … it’s clear Simone has taken Shane back — and he’s not ruling out a re-marriage. Shane Warne has achieved the near-impossible by winning back the heart of ex-wife Simone. Friends confirm the two have become “romantic” again, much to the amazement of all who’ve witnessed their soap-opera-style relationship. […]

One of eight children who grew up outside Cincinnati, Sarah Jessica Parker began acting at age eight in local productions and eventually found her way to Broadway. By age 12, she was starring in Annie as everyone’s favorite orphan. She then found steady work as a character actress in films while appearing on Broadway in […]

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 […]

Bindi Irwin launches her first Bindi, Jungle Girl column in the January issue with fun facts and interesting information about the Asian elephant. Each month, Bindi will write about a different animal and answer readers’ questions in the magazine. Pick up a copy of the January issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly to read more […]

Surrounded by his family, new Labor leader Kevin Rudd talks to Michael Sheather about what makes him tick — and gives us his prize-winning chocolate cake recipe. Kevin Rudd, the son of a dairy farmer, has only been the leader of the Opposition for a few days, an intense and dramatic few days in which […]

Exclusive extract from Blind Submission (Allen and Unwin) by Debra Ginsberg. “Well, why don’t we sit down and get started?” Lucy said, gesturing for me to sit on the couch. Craig positioned himself on a chair next to me, holding a legal pad on his lap. Lucy sat down next to me, so close our […]

Exclusive extract from From Baghdad, With Love (Pan Macmillan Australia) by Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman. I don’t remember exactly when I got to the house that served as our command post in the north-west sector of Fallujah, and I don’t remember exactly how I got there. I remember being exhausted, the tiredness weighing more heavily […]

Made a new year resolution about losing weight? Here, four well-known Australians — Libbi Gorr, Hugh Jackman, Ajay Rochester and Megan Gale — share their diet and fitness secrets, with meal plans to help you achieve your goals. To prove there is some justice in the world, Megan Gale, like most women, has to work […]

Oprah Winfrey has agreed at last to make her relationship with long-time partner Stedman Graham official. She’s shocked even her closest friends by confiding she plans to tie the knot with Stedman after accepting his proposal on a recent holiday in Hawaii. The couple have been together for two decades, and it’s 14 years since […]

Bindi Irwin chats about her new Kidfitness video and how she’s coping without her exceptional dad. Was the video fun to make? A lot of fun. Especially fun because I got to get up and dance. That was really cool. I had some dance lessons so I could do all the moves with the Crocmen. […]

by Glen Williams I went down to Tassie aiming to report on Princess Mary’s Aussie homecoming. This was going to be a happy family reunion, as it was the first time most of Mary’s rellies had come face to face with her very cute baby boy, Prince Christian. I was told we might not be […]

by Glen Williams There’s something about Mary, and there’s certainly something about her beautiful look-alike sisters Jane Stephens and Patricia Bailey. Warm, friendly, poised and with an overwhelming sense of the importance of family – its little wonder Princess Mary is so grounded. When I first spotted Jane and Patricia I was convinced it was […]

True blue singer John Williamson fought back tears when he sang to a worldwide audience of millions at his mate Steve Irwin’s memorial service. Flying home after the service, the bush balladeer realised how easily his friend’s precious legacy could be lost … unless like-minded people stepped forward to help fulfil Steve’s conservation dream. Within […]

Steve Irwin often spoke with his hands. Every “Crikey” or “Get a look at this little beauty” that tumbled from his mouth was punctuated with a flourish. It was with these hands — “as big as an orangutan’s,” says his widow, Terri — that Steve grappled with the crocs that made him an international star. […]

Not long ago, he was on top of the world, newly married to movie star Nicole Kidman. Now, singer Keith Urban is locked up in rehab and everyone wants to know why. J Randy Taraborrelli investigates. The scene unfolds in West Hollywood, California. A woman parks her Mercedes in front of a gym, gets out […]

Exclusive extract from The Consequences of Marriage by Isla Dewar (Headline). These days, the allotment, with its winding brick paths, small white picket fences and vibrant flowerbeds, was a little neglected. Weeds had pushed up through the cracks in the path, and the small shed where the tools were kept, and where Bibi sat by […]

[Photographed by Rob Palmer.] Materials 1 bundle of 2mm round rattan core cane tape measure scissors kitchen string 2 x bundles of raffia 2.5m thin coloured ribbon flowers/foliage (either fresh or artificial) Method Measure and cut the cane into 1m lengths. Arrange the cut lengths into a circular form, about 3cm thick, ensuring the cut […]

Surrounded by her family and friends, actress and singer Belinda Emmett, 32, lost her eight-year battle with cancer at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital at dawn on Saturday, November 11. Belinda, a popular actress in the TV series Home and Away and All Saints and wife of comedian Rove McManus, the host of Network Ten’s Rove […]

For the first time, and in her own words, Schapelle Corby reveals the daily hell of living inside Bali’s notorious Kerobokan prison. Schapelle, who is serving a 20-year sentence for smuggling 4.1kg of cannabis into Indonesia, tells of rats giving birth in her shoes, of sanitary towels being left on her toothbrush and of how […]

It’s official! The palace confirms our princess is expecting another baby! After weeks of speculation, Princess Mary has finally confirmed she is expecting a little brother or sister for Prince Christian. Chief of the Court Per Thornit announced last week, “It is expected that the birth will take place at Copenhagen University Hospital in the […]

Exclusive extract from The Valley by Di Morrisey (Pan Macmillan Australia). Dani was glad they were in Helen’s old station wagon as the back roads were dirt and gravel. She could hardly believe the beauty of the gullies and hills, and every so often a vista of green river. She took photos of old houses […]