Womens-interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
The down-low on down there
Here's how to support your vaginal health through midlife and beyond, from strengthening your pelvic floor to enhancing pleasure.
4 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
"I graduated as a nurse at 70"
After losing her husband to Parkinson’s disease and beating cancer, Neysa King was ready for a new challenge. She went back to university to study nursing, and now she’s bringing a lifetime of wisdom to the patients in her care.
6 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Great read
By late August, the summer heat in Athens is oppressive. Tourist numbers dwindle and local families with the means leave the city for the islands. The sun feels “harsh”, “domineering” and “slightly sinister as if it intended to slowly boil you,” as described by author Amy Taylor in her new novel Ruins, which is set in the Greek capital. Heat radiates from this book, sweat drips off the pages. It’s fitting, not just because of the setting, but the subject matter.
1 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
The silent menopause symptom
It affects more than half of Australian women over the age of 60, yet few can name this condition.
3 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE BLAINE FAMILY GOSPEL
Stalked by a would-be prophet and threatened with kidnapping, Lech and Hannah Blaine's family saga is stranger than fiction. But their siblings and the love of devoted foster parents saw them through.
10 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Winter warmers
Whether you're slow braising a shoulder of lamb or creating a buttery pastry-topped beef curry pie, winter cooking offers a unique joy. Explore recipes that take a little longer and fill your home with irresistible aromas.
6 min |
August 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Our story 'How a holiday in Cambodia changed our lives'
The world’s problems often feel too big and overwhelming to tackle. Yet the Palti family from Melbourne found that taking small steps can make a real difference.
4 min |
August 2025
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 |