Turning tragedy into purpose

When Michelle Moriarty's partner died shockingly young, he left her with two small children and an enormous hole in her life. Yet the determined social worker found a way to help not just herself, but many others left floundering in grief.

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.

Where life imitates art

A fun TV drama series about young girls training to be geisha in contemporary Japan has become a surprise global hit. But do Kyoto's maiko houses, where teens leave their mobile phones at the door to become apprentices in a classical art form, really still exist?

THE SISTERHOOD

Miranda and Gracie Otto have both earned stellar places in the performing arts. Now for the first time they're collaborating on a thrilling new series, and chatting with The Weekly about family ties.

'I know we'll be together forever'

After years of juggling work schedules and interstate abodes, Andy Allen and his wife, Alex, have found a place to call home.

Hayley Holt - "Mum taught me how to love"

The beloved broadcaster and her mother Robin talk to writer Sophie Neville about the special bond they share and why there’s no such thing as the perfect parent

Home sweet home with Wendy Moore

This dated home once lacked soul, but a few clever touches inspired by Paris was all it needed to transform it into a visage of modern European chic.

Test Kitchen classics

We’ve revamped two cosy winter puddings from our new home bakers’ bible, Test Kitchen Baking.

Sidekicks

Learn to love these mini members of the cruciferous family with a luxurious sauce and crunchy almonds.

Cooking class Rhubarb & meringue dream

Louise slice, sometimes called Louise cake, is an old-fashioned Kiwi treat. The traditional version includes a jammy layer; here we roasted fresh rhubarb instead.

Two meals from one

Saving leftovers is a great way to create a second meal. This month frozen peas are the star ingredient for these two recipes.

Is anxiety making you sick?

Chest pain, nausea and frequent headaches are linked to constant worrying. We chat to the experts about how to stop anxiety from affecting your health.

Facing THE CHANGE

From fatigue and stress, to bursts of anger, the mid-life menopausal years can be a hormonal rollercoaster for our skin. We chat to the experts about how to make it a smoother ride.

MARY QUANT - The woman who made the sixties swing

She invented the miniskirt, enraged businessmen and would liberate a generation. Now a new documentary explores how revolutionary designer Dame Mary Quant created a legacy that changed the way the world dressed.

THE NEW EXORCISTS

Exorcism is on the rise, and not just on the religious fringe. Psychiatry remains sceptical, but priests are flocking to upskill in the Catholic Church’s 370-year-old ritual, and the Pope himself has declared that “the battle against evil is an emergency”.

"BEING A WOMAN HERE IS A CRIME"

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

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.

EMMA LEWISHAM 'Being different is a great thing!'

The Kiwi skincare queen opens up about her humble beginnings, her determination to break the mould and her struggles with infertility.

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.

JAMIE OLIVER - "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.

THE CORONATION of KING CHARLES III and QUEEN CAMILLA - LONG LIKE THE KING!

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

My story "Love gave me wings

As a tiny village girl in longa, Silva McLeod looked up at the sky and dreamed she could fly. Then she fell in love with a caring boy and all her dreams came true.

Home sweet home

Introducing pattern into your interiors has the power to completely transform a space – and give your home a unique selling point.

GUT REACTION

Want to live a healthier, happier life? Experts think the bacteria in your belly could be the secret to living well.

The woman behind the lens

In an age when only men held cameras, pioneering Australian Women's Weekly staff photographer Adelie Hurley would break boundaries - and produce incredible imagery at the same time.

MURDOCH MONEY FAKE NEWS

The night was long, the stakes were high, and inside a gleaming New York skyscraper, some of the biggest, best-paid names in television were going into meltdown. On the walls of Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News headquarters, banks of flickering monitors were showing that Donald Trump, the candidate heavily backed by Fox, was losing the 2 020 presidential election.

My story Three weddings and no funeral

Determined her mum wouldn't die without seeing her married, former Australian Womens Weekly editor Cath Bennett made a pact that saw her become a bride three times in two months.

The power of ONE

It's the ultimate freedom, but it comes at a price emotional and financial. The Weekly explores the highs and lows of living solo.

WARRIOR QUEEN Barbara bares HER SOUL

Best-selling Dunedin author Barbara Else reflects on how she found her voice after her failed first marriage, the power of becoming a grandmother and why her battle with cancer has enhanced her creativity.

On the trail of Marion Barter

How the clues to Australia’s most mysterious missing persons case were untangled by a devoted daughter and a team of amateur sleuths.