Womens-interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
To Catch A Love Thief
When a Kansas woman starting blogging about her con-artist husband, she discovered he’d amassed many more victims – and wives. They joined forces with a bounty hunter to bring the swindler down. Genevieve Gannon reports
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Into The Light Aminata Conteh-Biger
After being brutally kidnapped by rebel soldiers in Sierra Leone’s war, Aminata Conteh Biger escaped to Australia. Now this courageous trailblazer is helping to save mothers and babies in her hometown, writes Juliet Rieden.
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Rebecca Gibney “I'm Very Much For The Sisterhood”
In 1994, a role came around that changed Rebecca Gibney’s life. And as she steps back into Jane Halifax’s shoes, she tells Tiffany Dunk how the project that saw her plunge into a spiralling breakdown also brought a lifelong love.
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Harry & Meghan The Real Story
The authors of the explosive Harry and Meghan biography, Finding Freedom, tell Juliet Rieden how they uncovered the truth behind the headlines and why friends and aides were at such pains to set the record straight
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Secrets Of The Family Tree
Do-it-yourself DNA tests are a popular hobby. For some the results are predictable, for others they’re a revelation. Genevieve Gannon meets historian Rose Overberg, who followed clues from her own test to find her biological father, and now helps others do the same.
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
“My story isn't over yet”
Every day Sam Bloom longs for the surf-loving woman she used to be before a tragic accident injured her spinal cord. But the unstoppable love of her husband and sons, plus a remarkable friendship with an injured magpie, made her want to live again, she tells Juliet Rieden.
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Forged in flames
When fire ravaged eastern Australia last summer, Shane Fitzsimmons was the steady, resolute, compassionate voice that saw us through. Samantha Trenoweth meets the former NSW RFS Commissioner and his family on their very personal quest for resilience and recovery.
10+ min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE Reading room
Literary fiction
10 min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Spring FORWARD
A new season has arrived, so why not give your skin a spring clean to bring back the sparkle? Juliette Winter explains how to tackle pigmentation, pores and fine lines for a gorgeous glow.
5 min |
September 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Princess Anne - “I've Never Been A City Girl”
In a rare interview to celebrate her upcoming 70th birthday, HRH Princess Anne talks to Juliet Rieden about life as a farmer away from the royal beat, memories of Australia, riding with her grandchildren and why she chose not to give her children titles.
10+ min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Holly Go Lightly
As muscular dystrophy takes hold of the bright and beautiful Holly Warland, she’s using her remaining strength to lobby for the right to die and to celebrate life. She tells Genevieve Gannon about her final fight.
10+ min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Jane Hall - My Daughter Is Horrified By Me!'
On the cusp of turning 50, Wentworth newcomer Jane Hall talks to Susan Horsburgh about letting go of her only child, staying (fiery) friends with her famous ex and dipping her toes into the dating pool again.
10 min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Royal dads
The delightful photos taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate Father’s Day offer a rare glimpse of family life behind palace walls, writes Juliet Rieden.
2 min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Witching Hour blues
There’s a special time of day when everyone hits their limits. But when does that clock stop ticking?
3 min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Shaun Micallef a sobering thought
Shaun Micallef is shining a light on the dark side of drinking. Now, for the first time, he tells Susan Horsburgh about the tragedy that inspired him.
10+ min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
LOVE AFTER LOSS
“Little by little we let go of loss, but never of love” is an adage Neil Seaman can attest to. The Farmer Wants a Wife contestant tells Tiffany Dunk why his past has made him the right man to romance the woman of his dreams once more.
7 min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
FAMILY MAN - Ben FORDHAM
In the last 12 months, Ben Fordham has scored the biggest job in radio, lost his much-loved father to cancer, and he and wife Jodie Speers have welcomed their third bundle of joy. They invite Samantha Trenoweth into their home to recap a year of heartbreak, triumph and love.
10+ min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Game of fools
Rather than be bored apart, families are board gaming together. But that can come with risks …
3 min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
DEBORAH HUTTON - The scars that heal
When Deborah Hutton was rushed in for surgery on a facial skin cancer, she was shocked to hear it had been caught “just in time”. She tells Juliet Rieden about the wake-up call we all need to heed.
10+ min |
August 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Is Belgravia The New Downton?
Rustling petticoats, ringlets and bling jewels; dark secrets and afternoon romps. Lace up your corset for Belgravia, another addictive costume drama from the creator of Downton Abbey. Juliet Rieden goes behind the scenes.
10+ min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Fearless - Amal Clooney Maria Ressa
When superstar lawyer Amal Clooney signed on to defend Maria Ressa, her case made global headlines. Margaret Simons meets the tenacious Filipino journalist who is fighting for her life against political intimidation and fake news.
10+ min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Power Of Isolation
From the fun of camping in the backyard to discovering what love truly means, some of our favourite stars tell Tiffany Dunk the lessons they’ve learnt during self-isolation.
7 min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KENNEDY CURSE
Is the Kennedy family unlucky or cursed? Neither, says author James Patterson, whose new book unlocks the truth. In a revealing interview he tells Juliet Rieden the answer is much closer to home.
10 min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Queen SECRETS of her REIGN
In her 95th year, despite being in lockdown, Queen Elizabeth II is as present and powerful as ever. Juliet Rieden uncovers the courage, humour and intense loyalty of this inspirational leader for our times.
10+ min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
What Judith did next...
For more than 30 years Judith Lucy has been making us laugh by candidly relating her stories of life’s disappointments, failures and hard-won triumphs. But, as Tiffany Dunk finds, there is a sensitive side to the ballsy comic as she embarks on a brand new journey.
10 min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
My story - Remembering Bob
From her fog of grief in the year since Bob Hawke died, his daughter Sue Pieters-Hawke has rediscovered the man she adored and forged a deeper bond with stepmum Blanche.
7 min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE DEVIL INSIDE
Coercive abuse is common, can escalate to violence in a heartbeat, and can be lethal. One survivor shares her story with Genevieve Gannon in the hope it will shed light on warning signs and increase understanding.
10+ min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Lessons from the country
Have you recently taken up jam making, or thought about getting a brood of chooks? Country woman Georgie Robertson muses on some lessons from the bush to help her city sisters when times are tough.
5 min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Marcia LANGTON - SAINT OR SINNER
She’s gone to war with Andrew Bolt, been criticised for cosying up to right-wingers and miners, and she’s changed the face of Australia. Samantha Trenoweth gets personal with Marcia Langton.
10+ min |
July 2020
The Australian Women's Weekly
Princess Charlotte Turns 5 Happy Birthday!
For Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, turning five in the time of coronavirus proved to be all about giving back
1 min |