CATEGORIES
Murder In The Suburbs
After WWII, a crime wave washed through Sydney proving women killers can be just as ruthless as men. Sue Williams investigates a new book that uncovers the wives who killed their husbands and other inconvenient family members with rat poison.
Kamala Harris The People's Vice President
Kamala Harris was raised to believe in a just and equal world, even if she couldn’t see it. Juliet Rieden discovers how America’s new beacon of hope rose from segregation to the second-highest office in the land.
Modern money
Could a simple app hold the key to financial freedom? We investigate the top tech for your bucks.
Miscarriage Of Justice?
A Queensland mother lost her baby just days before she was due to give birth. The person responsible was a reckless drunk driver, but even the judge admitted there was no clear path to bring him to justice. Genevieve Gannon investigates one of the most fiercely fought and intensely personal legal battles of our time.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley - There's No Place Like Home
It’s been 50 years since Australia thrilled to Evonne Goolagong’s first Wimbledon win. In a rare and exclusive interview with Susan Chenery, Australia’s ‘sunshine supergirl’ recounts the dizzy highs of life on the international tennis circuit, and the strength and wisdom she’s found in family, community and coming home.
My life as a SPY
Former French spy Jack Beaumont knew he had to quit his job after his Australian wife found him sitting on the sofa staring at the ceiling all night. And now he’s found a new life here, he tells Sue Williams, with a novel inspired by his career and a fresh sense of peace.
LIZ HAYES - A country girl at heart
Liz Hayes was a novelty when she first hit TV screens and more than 40 years later she’s still blazing a trail. In a revealing interview she talks to Juliet Rieden about her dairy-farm childhood, the painful hospital blunder that killed her dad and her surprising fitness secret.
Daisy TURNBULL - “Mum taught me to be strong”
In an era of helicopter parenting, Daisy Turnbull says risk-taking can set our children free. She and mum Lucy share childhood stories with Juliet Rieden and discuss the key to developing resilience in tomorrow’s adults.
This Way To A Waste-Free Mind
Eliminating waste is something every household strives for. But, says Anita Vandkye in this extract from her new book A Zero Waste Family in Thirty Days, the beginning of your overhaul should start with self-care.
Which Road To The Future Will We Choose?
This COVID restart finds us at a fork in the road with permission to reset the future. Samantha Trenoweth asks some of the smartest people on the planet what they see ahead.
The QUIETEST KILLER
After 25 years of marriage, Michele Lord told police she thought her husband was drugging her. A week later she was dead. Her family tells Genevieve Gannon about the insidious threat of coercive abuse.
Naomi Watts Lessons in life & love
When Naomi Watts met Sam Bloom, the courageous Aussie she portrays in her latest film, they bonded for life. In a moving interview, Naomi tells Juliet Rieden about the power of family love, bringing her children back to Australia and embracing her 50s.
A right royal Spanish mystery
Why has King Juan Carlos of Spain gone missing? William Langley investigates the unfolding scandal, replete with unexplained fortunes and an exotic mistress.
“Hope Too Is Contagious”
Two women battled a firestorm to save the historic church and convent at Cobargo. Deb Taylor and Cal More invite Samantha Trenoweth into their community of resilience, compassion and hope.
The Reading room
The Reading room
Deborah Hutton ‘I'm Still Smiling'
The Weekly’s Editor-in-Chief Nicole Byers catches up with one of our favourite cover stars six months after her skin cancer surgery.
Sarah Harris “It's Cathartic To Talk”
From a housing commission flat in western Sydney to the giddy heights of hosting her own morning TV show, Sarah Harris has never forgotten it’s the simple things that make her family happy. The Studio 10 host opens up to Tiffany Dunk about her roller-coaster ride.
Spring rain
After drought and fire and heartache, Mandy Reid’s life, like her garden, is beginning to bloom again. Samantha Trenoweth meets Tenterfield’s favourite flower farmer.
Nigella Ingredients, Recipes & Stories
This month we bring you an exclusive extract from Cook, eat, repeat – a delicious and delightful combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food evocatively penned by Nigella Lawson.
The Benefits Of Indulgence
Indulgence often comes with a side serve of shame and regret. But, as Genevieve Gannon discovers, it’s incredibly important for our health to learn to take the guilt out of pleasure.
Playing Princess Diana
Stepping into the beaded shoes of the 20th Century’s most controversial princess was a huge responsibility for The Crown’s new star Emma Corrin. She tells Juliet Rieden why she thinks Diana never really stood a chance.
RAISING BOYS
Boys today get a bad rap, and this year’s muck-up day controversies suggest it’s not always undeserved. Michael Sheather investigates the challenges of raising boys, and finds that with the right kind of support, they can grow up to become good men with good hearts.
Family fortunes
We all want to help our kids get ahead, but there are some things to consider before becoming the Bank of Mum and Dad.
The silver revolution
A 105-year-old dancer, a family who busted Gran out of a rest home during COVID and an academic who became an advocate after her parents went into care – Samantha Trenoweth meets the people who want to see greater kindness in aged care.
Through the ringer
In the Northern Territory’s dry season, Liz Cook has one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth – wild cattle and buffalo ringing. She shares her unlikely journey with Tiffany Dunk.
David CAMPBELL - The family business
He’s conquered the stage, produced hit records and is a fan favourite on morning TV. But as David Campbell tells Tiffany Dunk, his latest project is one that pays tribute to his biggest triumph – being a dad.
Briana Collins - For the love of Gran
Bri Collins devised a revolutionary way to defend the environment and is helping young Queenslanders take Clive Palmer’s company to court – and it’s all thanks to her courageous grandmother, writes Samantha Trenoweth.
The Enduring Spirit Of Maria Venuti
Beloved singer Maria Venuti disappeared from stage and screen after she suffered a massive stroke in 2016. But, as Genevieve Gannon discovers, with the support of her loving daughter Bianca, she’s planning a comeback.
Naturally clean
Blend herbal oils, salts and pantry items to create sweet-smelling sprays and scrubs.
Animal crackers
The kids might have left home, but they keep bringing home strays, as our columnist found out.