The Australian Women's Weekly - January 2022

Precious memories

Mourning the loss of a family heirloom, Pat remembers why there should be no crying over shattered china

Paddling free

These egg-laying aquatic mammals are among the world's most intriguing animals, a mystery to even the scientists who study them. The Weekly meets one man whose accidental discovery of an urban platypus led to a battle to save its home

\"BEING A WOMAN HERE IS A CRIME\"

Ona dangerous and shocking trip back to Afghanistan, investigative reporter Yalda Hakim discovers the terrifying realities of life as a woman under the new laliban rule, and.meets some brave schoolgirls who are fighting back

STALKED BY A STRANGER

Journalist and mother Nicole Madigan was minding her own business at a school cricket match when a perfect stranger set out to ruin her life

JAMIE LIVER \"I've realised I'm a massive feminist!\"

At school he struggled with dyslexia, so writing a kids’ book is a dream come true for Jamie Oliver. In an emotional interview, the TV chef reveals how he conquered his demons, why women rock his world and the thrill of marrying wife Jools all over again

A helping hand

Australia is currently in the midst of a volunteering crisis. The Weekly chats with six community champions about the challenge charities around the country are facing and the joy they find in giving up their time for others

STAYING POWER Kate Cobrano

After four decades in the music industry, Kate Ceberano's still going strong. The singer talks about career highs and lows, and making peace with what might have been.

LONG LIVE THE KING!

The historic crowning of King Charles II and Queen Camilla combined ancient medieval tradition and contemporary firsts in a moving display of ceremony, family and celebration

\"I couldn't have done it without help\"- Maggie Beer

The past three years have not been easy ones for Maggie, but family, community, her husband of 53 years, Colin, and of course food – always good food – have seen her through

BARRY HUMPHRIES 1934-2023

The man behind Edna Wise, warm and witty, Barry brought us the venomous and caustic, yet wonderful, Dame Edna Everage. Barry’s best friend Kathy Lette talks about his legacy and her own close friendship with the comic genius.