Womens-interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
The accidental victim
In 1969, criminals planned to kidnap Rupert Murdoch's wife, Anna, and hold her for ransom. But Australian woman Muriel McKay was taken instead. She was never seen again, and her family is still searching for answers.
9 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Small town spirit
In its 60th year, the Alpha Show is celebrating the spirit of a town that won't give up - one cake, one pony, one dodgem ride at a time.
4 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
How I kicked my phone habit
The first iPhone was released in 2007, and since then, our smartphones have been slowly, insidiously changing our brains. But with features designed to addict us, can we take back control? The Weekly goes cold turkey.
8 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
SISSY SPACEK: The power of saying yes
At 75, Sissy Spacek is working on some of her favourite projects to date - on screen and at home. She sits down with The Weekly for an intimate chat.
7 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
In search of Cleopatra
Twenty years after she began exploring a neglected site in Egypt, self-taught archaeologist Kathleen Martínez has discovered unexpected treasures and believes she is closer than ever to unlocking the secrets of Egypt's last queen.
9 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Winter wonderland
With its Christmas markets, scenic alpine routes and cosy mountain towns, Switzerland is a seasonal escape straight from a storybook.
5 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Beauty muse Jennifer Aniston
From red carpets to casual days off, the actress has long mastered the art of laid-back glamour.
1 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE ART OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
Drama teacher Hellen Rose travels to some of the most dangerous places on Earth to make art, liberate creativity and lift spirits.
5 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Money matters with Effie
There's a lot to love about pocketing a couple of bucks each time you make a purchase. But how much do you really save by using cashback sites?
3 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Elton's newAussie adventure
The superstar famous for his eyewear is launching a stylish range exclusive to Specsavers.
2 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
SUSSAN LEY - How a leader was born
The opportunity to become the first female to lead the Liberal Party came at a turbulent time. Within days, Sussan Ley had lost her mother and was steering the Coalition through an ill-considered split. She invites The Weekly into her home to discuss grit, grief and her promise to Australian women.
10 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Hooked on hydration
A return to small-sized water bottles? Our columnist will drink to that.
3 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
WHAT I'VE LEARNT ABOUT...flipping houses
Does the phrase “renovate for resale” fill you with sadness and puzzlement? Or am I alone? It’s never made sense to me because it implies a total lack of care or thought. It indicates an “it’ll do” mentality.
3 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE DIANA LEGACY
She's gone, but never forgotten. Twenty-eight years after her death, a new book delves into the reasons why Diana, Princess of Wales, continues to transform the House of Windsor and the lives of millions of people around the world.
9 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
LYNNE McGRANGER - Time to be the real me
For 33 years, Lynne McGranger has become used to people mistakenly calling her \"Irene\". But now, as she bids farewell to Home and Away and takes on a new project, she's ready for the world to finally get to know the real Lynne.
7 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
RICHARD SCOLYER - My wish is to leave hope for others
Groundbreaking melanoma scientist Professor Richard Scolyer captured the hearts of the nation as the Australian of the Year who bravely experimented on his own brain cancer in the hope of finding a cure. As his tumour returned with a poor prognosis, Richard speaks with The Weekly about life and hope.
5 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
The sweet winter harvest
Quince and rhubarb are nature's winter gifts. Our glorious dessert recipes will leave you inspired to rush to the greengrocers and try these forgotten fruit and vegetables.
5 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Meet the love scam investigator
When Kylee Dennis' mother told her about the man she'd met online, he sounded too good to be true - and he was. Kylee, a former police officer, exposed the scam and found a new calling, investigating the thousands of romance scams perpetrated on Australians each year.
7 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Do yourself the world of good
We've scoured the globe for wellness destinations that will reinvigorate your zest for life!
2 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
JACQUELINE MCKENZIE A family affair
There are equal parts tradition and modernity, we learn, in the relationship between Jacqueline and Roxanne McKenzie as the mother-daughter duo pose for our cameras.
8 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Money matters with Effie
With the federal election done and dusted, plenty of Aussies can look forward to cost-of-living relief in the months to come. Here's the details of how you and your family could benefit.
3 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Hydration heroes
As the winter chill sets in, we instinctively reach for warming cups of coffee rather than water, and our skin cops the brunt of harsh winds and heating. Yet maintaining proper hydration through winter is just as crucial as during summer. Here are some easy ways to help prevent dehydration.
2 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
The vanishing
Inspired by a real-life criminal case, a new thriller follows a disgraced detective who finds himself back on the job when he arrives at an isolated Aussie farm community.
6 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
An invisible disease
Women are three times as likely to be in the firing line when it comes to inflammation, but researchers are still investigating why
6 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
BEST in SHOW
With luxurious coats, bright eyes and perfect paws, these felines are ready to claw their way to the top - and into our hearts - at the NSW Cat Fancier Association's Autumn Show.
4 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Finding your flow
In this extract from her new book, the style expert explains how interior design can benefit your mental health and physical wellbeing.
3 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Make your great escape
Need a quick, refreshing change of scene? These long weekend options will have you raring to go.
2 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
WHAT I'VE LEARNT ABOUT...my T-shirt collection
Am I the only human alive who can be transported with pure clarity straight back to very specific happy moments just by observing a visual cue?
3 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
"I want to age disgracefully REBECCA GIBNEY
Last year, a few months before her 60th birthday, Rebecca Gibney was inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame. But that milestone does not signal a winding down, she tells The Weekly. Far from it!
9 min |
July 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
JANE FONDA The revolution within
At 87, Jane Fonda has found the happiness that comes with introspection, good friends and a life well lived.
10 min |