WHO Issue 5, 2022

When it came to pulling together this issue, an unofficial theme soon began to emerge: celebrating awesome women! Our inspiring cover star Ada Nicodemou chatted to us about why she’s putting herself first and prioritising her happiness after working hard during her incredible 22 years – so far! – on Home and Away. How good does she look in our exclusive shoot, too? Check out our story from page 20. At the time of going to print, Ash Barty was marching through the rounds of the Australian Open. Regardless of what happens to her in the tournament, our world No. 1 tennis star – for three years in a row now – is definitely someone I’m fangirling over. Catch up on where Barty is at on page 5. It was also…

At just 25, she’s got a Wimbledon title under her belt, and hopefully the coveted Australian Open title come January 29. But it’s her Oz homecoming to fiancé Garry Kissick that is making the start of 2022 her best year yet. The tennis world No. 1 recently told Australian Vogue that she’s all about prioritising what really matters, her loved ones, and any tennis wins are just a plus! “I’m enjoying the time now that’s personal to me, reconnecting with my loved ones and almost reconnecting with what life’s all about, and not having the professional side of my life interfering at the moment,” Barty says of being back home after more than six months abroad. So what’s next for Barty, who’s lighting up our lounge rooms with outrageously good tennis and her…

When all three of your kids finally start school, some mothers might breathe a sigh of relief to have a bit more time to themselves during the day –but not Kate Middleton. Prince William has revealed his wife of a decade is secretly hoping the pair might try for one more. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the Clitheroe Community Hospital and the Church on the Street charity in Lancashire on January 20. While speaking with staff and patients at the hospital, a gorgeous baby girl caught Kate’s eye and she quickly walked over for a cuddle. “Don’t give my wife any more ideas!” William, 39, joked with staffers as Kate, 40, cradled the tiny tot in her arms.“Don’t take her with you,” the prince added to his wife, as she…

January 22 marks the beginning of a whole new chapter for 2021’s Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. The 27-year-old’s boyfriend of a year, Max Heerey, proposed to the inspirational social justice warrior with a dazzling sapphire ring – and she couldn’t be more thrilled. “OATH YES! Love you forever and ever angel man,” she shared on her Instagram page, alongside a gorgeous gallery of snaps featuring the proposal mid-bike ride. It marks the perfect end to a long and gruelling year, in which Tame has campaigned tirelessly on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse. Even Heerey acknowledged his fiancée’s 2021 via Instagram, referencing her own harrowing experiences. “Just as you are finally finding peace after a rough start to life by no fault of your own. You have been taken from that…

British Actress Michelle Dockery is engaged to film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, six years after her then-fiancé John Dineen died from a rare form of cancer. And in true Downton Abbey style, the happy couple shared the news in The Times. “The engagement is announced between Jasper, son of Michael Waller-Bridge of King’s Lynn, Norfolk, and Teresa Waller-Bridge of Battersea, London, and Michelle, younger daughter of Michael and Lorraine Dockery of Gidea Park, Essex.” Waller-Bridge’s father shared his joy with the Daily Mail, telling the publication,“We are certain that she and Jasper are going to have a very joyful marriage and life together.”Dockery’s new sister-in-law will be Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Dockery’s first fiancé, Dineen, passed away in December 2015. His funeral was held the day after her 34th birthday and a day before…

Iconic rocker Meat Loaf has passed away after a short battle with COVID. He was 74.“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,”his family shared on social media on January 21.“His amazing career spanned six decades that saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including Fight Club, Focus, Rocky Horror Picture Show and Wayne’s World.”They added, “Bat Out of Hell remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time.”…