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7NEWS
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Home and Away star Lynne McGranger reveals why she decided to leave show after 33 years
Home and Away's iconic Lynne McGranger has revealed why she decided to leave the show after 33 years ahead of her onscreen departure next month. With McGranger's last scene set to air mid-August, she revealed that it was late last year it was time to let Irene Roberts go and pursue her passion for theatre. 'I want to enjoy life, I want to remain fit for as long as I possibly can,' she told Australian Women's Weekly. 'To be more regular with my friendships and staying in touch with people that I may have lost touch with over the years. 'I look forward to being a nanna down the track. And if that's not to be, still maintaining a great relationship with my daughter and my son-in-law. 'Being able to spend more time with the people who are important in my life instead of having to work as a priority. And yes, I'd like to be known as Lynne…which might happen in some quarters, but i think until the day I die I'll probably still be called Irene!' When McGranger arrived on set to play her alter ego, it was only supposed to be a three-month gig. But the actress must have known what she was in for when she joked to her partner, Paul, that he would have to give up work if it turned into full-time work. And that it did. McGranger and her daughter, Clancy McWaters, opened up about non-traditional parenting roles. McGranger said her partner couldn't wait to raise McWaters during her formative years while she was at work, bringing in the money. 'He would do the reading. Take her to ballet, to netball. He loved it. I don't know how parents cope with young children when they're both working,' she said. 'Invariably, someone's just earning money to pay for childcare, so we were very blessed for Paul to bring her up through her school years.' McWaters added: 'It's happening more now, but it was rare,' she said as she joins her mum in a photoshoot to celebrate the end of an extraordinary era. 'Mum and Dad – they're not married – were quite different to other families. Mum was the main breadwinner, and it's been cool because I've been raised with the belief that it doesn't have to be that way, where the woman stays at home, and men go to work. I've got two awesome role models.'
9 News
10-07-2025
- Business
- 9 News
Some of Australia's most popular magazine titles are up for sale
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Multiple pedestrians hit by car in Melbourne The owner of magazine publisher Are Media has signalled plans to sell off its print assets, including legacy title Australian Women's Weekly. Mercury Capital purchased the stable of popular magazine titles, once separately owned by Bauer Media Australia & New Zealand and Pacific Magazines, in 2020. Five years on, Mercury has made a move to offload some of Australia's biggest magazine titles. Mercury Capital has made a move to offload some of Australia's biggest magazine titles. (Are Media) Are Media publishes 20 titles – among them are marie claire, ELLE, New Idea, that's life!, Take 5, Woman's Day, WHO, Better Homes and Garrden and Gourmet Traveller. The company also owns a freight and logistics business named Are Direct, which delivers the magazines around the country. Are Media chief executive Jane Huxley reportedly told staff of Mercury's plans this week but assured them it is still business as usual. Are Media magazine titles including the Australian Women's Weekly and Woman's Day. (Australian Women's Weekly/Are Media/Supplied) Mercury Capital acquired Bauer Media's Australian print and digital assets in June 2020 for an estimated $40 to $50 million. In March that year, Bauer Media bought Seven West Media's Pacific Magazines, acquiring the likes of Girlfriend and Men's Health. The acquisition brought rival titles under the one roof. KMPG is expected to lead the sales process but it is understood Mercury isn't looking for a quick sale. media Australia national money CONTACT US
West Australian
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Home and Away star Lynne McGranger reveals why she decided to leave show after 33 years
Home and Away's iconic Lynne McGranger has revealed why she decided to leave the show after 33 years ahead of her onscreen departure next month. With McGranger's last scene set to air mid-August, she revealed that it was late last year it was time to let Irene Roberts go and pursue her passion for theatre. 'I want to enjoy life, I want to remain fit for as long as I possibly can,' she told Australian Women's Weekly. 'To be more regular with my friendships and staying in touch with people that I may have lost touch with over the years. 'I look forward to being a nanna down the track. And if that's not to be, still maintaining a great relationship with my daughter and my son-in-law. 'Being able to spend more time with the people who are important in my life instead of having to work as a priority. And yes, I'd like to be known as Lynne…which might happen in some quarters, but i think until the day I die I'll probably still be called Irene!' When McGranger arrived on set to play her alter ego, it was only supposed to be a three-month gig. But the actress must have known what she was in for when she joked to her partner, Paul, that he would have to give up work if it turned into full-time work. And that it did. McGranger and her daughter, Clancy McWaters, opened up about non-traditional parenting roles. McGranger said her partner couldn't wait to raise McWaters during her formative years while she was at work, bringing in the money. 'He would do the reading. Take her to ballet, to netball. He loved it. I don't know how parents cope with young children when they're both working,' she said. 'Invariably, someone's just earning money to pay for childcare, so we were very blessed for Paul to bring her up through her school years.' McWaters added: 'It's happening more now, but it was rare,' she said as she joins her mum in a photoshoot to celebrate the end of an extraordinary era. 'Mum and Dad – they're not married – were quite different to other families. Mum was the main breadwinner, and it's been cool because I've been raised with the belief that it doesn't have to be that way, where the woman stays at home, and men go to work. I've got two awesome role models.'
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Home and Away star reveals why she left show after 33 years
Home and Away's iconic Lynne McGranger has revealed why she decided to leave the show after 33 years ahead of her onscreen departure next month. With McGranger's last scene set to air mid-August, she revealed that it was late last year it was time to let Irene Roberts go and pursue her passion for theatre. 'I want to enjoy life, I want to remain fit for as long as I possibly can,' she told Australian Women's Weekly. 'To be more regular with my friendships and staying in touch with people that I may have lost touch with over the years. 'I look forward to being a nanna down the track. And if that's not to be, still maintaining a great relationship with my daughter and my son-in-law. 'Being able to spend more time with the people who are important in my life instead of having to work as a priority. And yes, I'd like to be known as Lynne…which might happen in some quarters, but i think until the day I die I'll probably still be called Irene!' When McGranger arrived on set to play her alter ego, it was only supposed to be a three-month gig. But the actress must have known what she was in for when she joked to her partner, Paul, that he would have to give up work if it turned into full-time work. And that it did. McGranger and her daughter, Clancy McWaters, opened up about non-traditional parenting roles. McGranger said her partner couldn't wait to raise McWaters during her formative years while she was at work, bringing in the money. 'He would do the reading. Take her to ballet, to netball. He loved it. I don't know how parents cope with young children when they're both working,' she said. 'Invariably, someone's just earning money to pay for childcare, so we were very blessed for Paul to bring her up through her school years.' McWaters added: 'It's happening more now, but it was rare,' she said as she joins her mum in a photoshoot to celebrate the end of an extraordinary era. 'Mum and Dad – they're not married – were quite different to other families. Mum was the main breadwinner, and it's been cool because I've been raised with the belief that it doesn't have to be that way, where the woman stays at home, and men go to work. I've got two awesome role models.'
7NEWS
20-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- 7NEWS
Demolition work under way as Deborah Hutton plots northern Illawarra beach house
It was recently revealed that it was all systems go for Deborah Hutton and her northern Illawarra beach house project. The television personality and entrepreneur has pledged to regularly share the project's progress with her 72,000-plus Instagram followers. Hutton recently revealed that she had signed the building contract to start construction of the new house. Earlier this week she shared a video - "just a bit of a catch-up on what's going on" - documenting the site establishment, asbestos removal and house demolition. "Loving the BIG Tonka Toys," she posted in a caption accompanying the video. The total new build cost is believed to be $5 million. In a previous video post on Instagram, Hutton discussed the knockdown-rebuild project. "We had such a beautiful experience in that house, and it's shame we couldn't have renovated it," she said. "But it's on to new and exciting times, and I'm looking forward to the next process... We are up and away." Former Australian Women's Weekly editor Hutton recently received a medal of the order of Australia for her role as a skin cancer awareness ambassador. "I'm incredibly honoured (and mildly shocked) to be awarded an OAM in the King's birthday honours," she posted on Instagram. "This recognition feels far bigger than me - it's a reflection of the remarkable charitable organisations and inspiring people I've had the privilege of working with over many years." In 2021, Hutton bought the oceanfront Wombarra home for $5.6 million. The three-bedroom cottage was built in the 1960s. It sits on a 1048 square metre block with direct access to the water's edge and 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Hutton said the project, "will be a two-year build of a fab new beach house". "We moved down here over 2 1/2 years ago and loving Sydney's south coast," she wrote previously. "Wouldn't want to be anywhere else." The architect's visualisation of the plans shows a big build on the sloping oceanfront site. The home's previous owner had lodged a DA with Wollongong City Council in early 2021, for the "demolition of dwelling house and construction of new dwelling house and swimming pool". This was later approved by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel. Last year, Hutton lodged an amended DA, which was approved. Wollongong City Council documents show the modified DA was for the "demolition of dwelling house and construction of new dwelling house and swimming pool", with the modification of the "deletion of pool and associated structures, reconfiguration of dwelling, increased setbacks and addition of outdoor room".
