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THE FIGHT OF KATE’S LIFE If King Charles is the head of the British monarchy, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is its heart and soul. So, the revelation that both of them have dreaded cancer is a core-shaker for royalists everywhere – not least in the N

Dressed in a simple striped sweater, and with her famous brown locks falling softly over her shoulders, Catherine, Princess of Wales looked the picture of serenity. Seated in the gardens of Windsor Castle and with the sun shining down on her, the roy

Kate’s loving family have put their own lives temporarily on hold to help with her care, keep the Wales household running, and support George, Charlotte and Louis. “The Middletons are absolute lifesavers for Kate and William,” reveals a close friend.

If anyone had told King Charles when he acceded the throne that, not only he but also the Princess of Wales would be facing cancer together within the first year of his reign, he wouldn’t have believed it. But that is the stark reality faced by the H

Eldest Wales child, Prince George, is said to be “clinging like glue” to his devoted father as he struggles to comprehend the ordeal his family are going through with his mum’s cancer diagnosis. “Everyone is keeping a careful eye on George,” reveals

For a man who lost his own mother when he was just 15 years old, there can be no doubt that Kate’s health battle has triggered painful memories for Prince William. “He is deeply in shock over this,” reveals a palace source. We’re told Kate made her c

During these uncertain and trying times, Prince William can’t help but think about the tragic loss of his dear friend, Dame Deborah James, to cancer. Wills forged a close bond with the British mum of two during her very public five-year battle with

After three months of fevered global speculation about her health, whereabouts and state of her marriage, Kate’s calmly dignified video statement, released on March 22, finally and decisively shut down many of the rumours. Nevertheless, some royal wa

It’s understood the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to the UK next month. However, the pair have Buckley’s chance of getting anywhere near the Princess of Wales, who will be around halfway through her course of chemotherapy. Prince Harry and M

The Princess Royal and the Duchess of Edinburgh are enveloping their niece-in-law with love and kindness to help her heal. While Anne, 73, and Sophie, 59, might be a generation ahead of Kate, that hasn’t stopped the trio from becoming firm friends, a

While the entire Royal Family has been shocked by the news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis, it’s been an especially hard pill for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to swallow. Anguish was written all over the York sisters’ faces as they left a London membe

Michael Jackson’s youngest son Bigi (formerly known as ‘Blanket’) is taking his grandmother Katherine Jackson to court to stop her accessing funds from the late pop star’s estate. Bigi, 22, previously sided with Katherine in a joint legal action aga

The leading man in Marcia Hines’ life has been revealed. Last week, the Australian Idol judge was seen out in Sydney with her handsome partner, believed to be named Brian, following an on-set health scare. Marcia, who has type 1 diabetes, was rushed

Chris Hemsworth is used to telling stories on the big and small screens, but that’s all set to change. The actor recently signed a deal with the Creative Artists Agency literary division, and our insiders believe he’s planning on penning an autobiogr

It looks like Jennifer Aniston is barking up the right tree when it comes to love these days! Sources are convinced sparks are flying between the actress, 55, and hunky Scott Eastwood, 38. “They’re both obsessed with dogs, and he’s put his name to a

Ita Buttrose eschewed a formal farewell celebration when she stepped down as Chair of the ABC last month, but now the media maven has publicly stepped out to celebrate the opening of Qtopia in Sydney. Ita, 82, is the patron of the museum, which is a

Julia Morris was said to have been “disappointed” by Dr Chris Brown’s decision to leave I’m A Celebrity and defect to Channel Seven. But now, a savage swipe in the first moments of the new season has seemingly shed light on how she and Network Ten re

With weeks to go until she faces court, accused mushroom murderess Erin Patterson has been forced into protective custody alongside Victoria’s worst female offenders. Among them is paedophile rapist and former school principal, Malka Leifer. Patterso

Sarah Abo has been making the commute between Sydney and her hometown of Melbourne for the last decade. But that doesn’t mean being so far away from her Victorian-based family has gotten any easier. Last month Sarah dropped everything to rush south w

Brooke Boney stunned fans when she announced, live onair, that she has resigned from her post as Today’s newsreader. The 36-year-old proud Gamilaroi woman explained she accepted an offer to study at the prestigious Oxford University in England. She w

Explosive new claims about Ivan Milat suggest that Australia’s most notorious serial killer might have had a secret female accomplice. Between 1989 and 1993, the late Milat made the NSW Southern Highlands’ Belanglo State Forest his own personal buria

Pursed lips. Stern faces. Him striding ahead without so much as a second look back at her. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones might be one of Hollywood’s last true power couples, but they hardly looked like the picture-perfect pair during a rec

Gwyneth Paltrow might have popularised the notion of ‘conscious uncoupling’, but newly-single Natalie Portman is taking things one step further – by hiring a ‘divorce coach’ to walk her through this new phase of her life. According to a source, the

For Home and Away actress Stephanie Panozzo, food is the way to her heart. So when she met talented cook Josh Kelly six years ago, and he made her a curry in his woodfired pizza oven on their first date, she knew she was “on to a good thing”. “What c

In the early ’90s Courtney Love was the undisputed wild Queen of Grunge. Married to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, the singer also fronted her own band, Hole, and tore up stages wherever and whenever she performed. After Kurt’s death on April 5, 1994

Look out, Osher Günsberg – reality TV star Michael Theo is also on a mission to help others meet their perfect match! Michael – who became the breakout star of Love on the Spectrum thanks to his manners, charm and suave style – is now the ambassador

A Maize cornflour (not wheaten cornflour) and arrowroot are both glutenfree. Both are excellent thickeners. Arrowroot is made from tapioca flour and will produce a clearer, glossier finish than cornflour, which makes the sauce slightly more cloudy in

Have you bent over to pick something up recently and realised it isn’t as easy as it used to be? You’re probably not alone on this one, as we all get less flexible as we age thanks to the change in our ligaments, tendons and muscles. While most peopl

During my time on The Living Room, one of the most common requests was how to brighten a dark room. It was always a popular segment because it seems to be a common problem so many of us have. Light, reflective paint colours are a game-changer for dar

Forget beauty trends, the key to choosing the right foundation is all about knowing your skin type. To help get you prepped and ready for makeup, we went straight to the experts who recommend the best products to use depending on your skin’s specific

In the intricate dance of life within our veins, blood clots play a pretty significant role. These tiny but powerful chemical roadblocks are essential for preventing excessive bleeding when we get a cut or injury. However, when clots occur when they’

Your local council and a licensed plumber should be consulted before carrying out any work in relation to drainage and stormwater. Fri. 7pm on Channel 7 and in Better Homes and Gardens magazine every month. Water is a must-have for any garden, even

Turns out, you don’t actually need to be a celebrity to feel like one. For the ultimate in pampering and indulgence, read on to get the lowdown on the best homegrown spa stays that are guaranteed to make you feel like a superstar. QUALIA, HAMILTON IS

When Venus sweeps onto your centre stage this week your confidence should surge. An intriguing offer might get you thinking, but with Mercury shifting into reverse, consider all options and take your time. Focus on having fun instead, and enjoy a few

FUNERAL Streaming now on Apple TV+ and Prime Video Is it still raining? I hadn’t noticed...”. Can you believe it’s been 30 years since a soaking wet Andie MacDowell delivered that iconic, albeit very cheesy, line to Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a

This four-part British crime drama is filled with twists and turns! A young woman named Lisa Evans finds herself trapped as a ghost in a London railway station. Soon, segments of Lisa’s memory start to reveal themselves, helping her unravel her past

When Lally and Patrick meet in New York the attraction is crystal clear. But as they try balancing income with ambition, while also navigating their differences, the question still remains – can they really have it all? OUTWED. When someone threaten

Andrew Scott’s ‘Hot Priest’ might have told Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag “it’ll pass” when she confessed her love for him. But we bet the happiness Fleabagfans will be feeling over news the pair are reuniting wont ‘pass’ any time soon! In a new i

A) ‘Party for Two’ B) ‘Don’t Be Stupid’ C) ‘Rolling Stone’ D) ‘You’re Still the One’ A) National Football League B) Major League Baseball C) National Hockey League D) National Basketball Association A) Matt LeBlanc B) David Schwimmer C) Lis

The force is still strong in this one! Hayden posed with Darth Vader and some Stormtroopers during a Star Wars takeover of the Empire State Building in New York. Game, set and match! The actress served up yet another ace red-carpet look for the Sydne