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Is it me or are we hurtling towards Christmas and yet another new year? Sometimes I just want to press pause on life and savour the moment, but with the cost-of-living crisis biting, it makes good sense to start planning ahead for the festive season, too. For those of you who might be thinking about gifts already, I want to draw your attention to a fabulous competition we have in this week’s issue, courtesy ofThe Bradford Exchange. Three lucky winners will win a whopping $1000 to spend on gifts on the site – and they have a big selection of keepsakes! All you have to do is read the details in the red bubble above and turn to page 57 to find out more. Talking of presents, this issue,…

who’s news It was the Farmer Wants a Wife success story that captivated the hearts of Australians during the 2023 season – and when farmer Andrew Coleman and his chosen partner, Claire Saunders, called off their wedding in July, fans hoped a reunion might still be on the cards. But in a rare and emotional post to social media on September 16, Andrew revealed it was all over for the former lovebirds. Describing Claire as an “extraordinary woman” who “captured my heart”, he said their union was “fast-paced, passionate and fun”. “But life had other plans. Despite all the love and effort we both gave, sometimes things just don’t work out,” he shared. “Living together brought its own challenges, and we realised our paths weren’t meant to stay intertwined.” Andrew…

who’s news Comedian and influencer Tanya Hennessy admits getting married isn’t something that she saw happening when she was younger. “I guess I never thought I’d meet anyone,” the 38-year old tells WHO. But after nearly 10 years with partner Tom Poole, 32, the pair said “I do” at an intimate ceremony in Byron Bay on September 7. “We’ve been trying IVF for the last six or seven years and we needed something definite to look forward to,” says Hennessy, who has talked publicly about her struggle with endometriosis. “We wanted to have a really fun day – something else to focus on – and that’s what it was.” Hennessy wore a custom-made gown by Kyha Studios and says there was a specific look that inspired it: Ariel’s wedding dress…

who’s news Fans of Bridgerton have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the period drama’s fourth season to see Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson) have his moment in the spotlight. Now, they have finally been given more details about what’s in store as filming got underway. Netflix has confirmed Australian actress Yerin Ha will be joining the cast as the bachelor’s love interest. The 29-year-old will play Sophie Baek, the mesmerising and mysterious “Lady in Silver” who Benedict meets at his mother’s masquerade ball. In her novel, Julia Quinn introduces Sophie as something of a Cinderella – the illegitimate daughter of an earl who was left to work as a servant for his step-daughters when he passed away. “What’s striking about Season 4 is that it’s the struggle between…

As he blew out the candles on his cake on September 15, Prince Harry had two big reasons to celebrate turning 40. Not only did he receive a cash windfall, but his Windsor relatives showed they perhaps haven’t quite written him off. In a surprising move, the official X and Instagram accounts for the British royal family released a social media post to mark Harry’s big day. “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” read the post accompanying a photo of the beaming prince taken on a visit to Dublin in 2018 when he was still a working royal. His wife, Meghan, was missing from the snap. Causing more of a stir, the message was also shared on the account belonging to his estranged brother and…

From childhood friends to husband and wife, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth has wed public relations coordinator Brooke Sansone in an intimate ceremony at his family home in Montecito, California. The couple tied the knot on September 7 and headed off on honeymoon to Italy, where they were snapped sporting their new wedding bling. The couple shared details of their nuptials with Vogue, with Sansone, 25, telling the magazine, “Without realising it, we had both included the same line in our vows: ‘It’s always been you.’” Puth, 32, and Sansone were childhood friends who grew up together in New Jersey and started dating in June 2022. “There was always a spark and chemistry between us, but the timing never seemed to work out – until it did,” Sansone revealed.…