Womens-interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
Royal insider
Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden
5 min |
March 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Sir Cliff Richard “Retiring is not in my vocabulary!”
At 81, Sir Cliff Richard has a lifetime of musical hits, film roles and more to reflect on. And he has no plans to stop making them any time soon.
5 min |
March 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Aussie women conquering Hollywood
For too long, women have been under-represented in the world of film but a generation of inspiring creatives is changing that, and many of the industry’s most exciting talents are Australian.
8 min |
March 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The King and I
As she prepares to bring a new exhibition dedicated to Elvis Down Under, Priscilla Presley reveals her memories of the man she loved – and lost.
9 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
“I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT”
Eighteen months after the death of snowboarding champion Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, the love of his life, Ellidy, gave birth to their daughter. And as their family is rocked by ongoing battles with illness and grief, little Minnie has brought the much-needed gift of hope.
10+ min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
To Sidney, with love
Actor, activist, award winner, icon. The Weekly celebrates the extraordinary life of Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 94.
3 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The healing power of music
Is music truly a tonic for good health? The Weekly meets three people struggling with very different health problems to whom music gave a new sense of hope and a whole new lease on life.
10 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
IN COLD LIGHT
A Melbourne mum gunned down. A bookshop owner stabbed to death. A famous designer delivered a tragic end. Three murders three decades apart. Will 2022 deliver resolutions to these infamous Aussie cold cases?
10+ min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
MAGGIE'S SECRETS - Burnt pastry, great expectations and joy
She’s the most recognisable face in Australian cooking, beloved by millions and famous for introducing the world to the wonders of verjuice. But when the cameras are off, who is the real Maggie Beer?
7 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE
Two years after battling a great white shark that attacked her husband, Karen Milligan shares her story of courage and loss, and her new mission to save the sea.
10+ min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Open Sesame!
It’s the most recognisable TV series of all time, beloved by children who’ve tuned in for more than 50 years. A new documentary reveals the surprising journey behind Sesame Street, a show that set out to change the world.
7 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Happy birthday Crown Princess Mary!
On February 5, Crown Princess Mary turns 50. On this occasion the Tasmanian-born royal shares new and unseen photos and talks about her most treasured moments, and The Weekly’s Juliet Rieden reflects on a decade of interviewing the royal at home and abroad.
8 min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Hannah's gift
When Sue and Lloyd Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren in a hideous act of violence, their world crumbled. But they have built a lasting legacy for Hannah, and have now been recognised as 2022 Queensland Australians of the Year.
10+ min |
February 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Rita Moreno My WEST SIDE STORY
As West Side Story gets a reboot, Tinseltown legend Rita Moreno reflects on both her early years in Hollywood and the movie that would end up changing her life.
8 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Mediterranean inspirations
Perfect for summer, these sharing-style dishes follow the healthy Mediterranean diet principles.
7 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor, Simon & Schuster
Reading room Great read | CLASSIC REIMAGINED
2 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
FOOD or SEX?
Actor Stanley Tucci’s lockdown videos and Emmy-winning food show turned him into a hot, midlife crush. Now he’s written a memoir about cooking, love and loss.
10+ min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Escaping the Chrysanthemum cage
Meet Mako Komuro, the Japanese princess who created a storm of controversy when she sacrificed her ties to family, wealth and title to marry the man she loves.
10+ min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
A dog's life
They work harder than any employee, never ask for a pay rise and – along with a positive environmental impact – help family businesses stay afloat. Now a new documentary explores the effects working dogs have on the farming industry.
4 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Surf's up
Meet the Silver Salties, a club of age-defying beach buddies who are fun and fabulous, gutsy and resilient, and who change lives.
7 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The spirit of Australia
Their Excellencies David and Linda Hurley were heartbroken they couldn’t see their grandchildren for much of 2021. But when the lockdowns finally ended, they invited The Weekly along to a very happy family reunion.
10 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Meet our high-flying first responders
When someone’s in trouble in Australia’s rugged wilderness or wild oceans, first responders put their own lives on the line to get there. The Weekly salutes our rescue chopper crews.
9 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Nicole Kidman - “It's nice to make people laugh for a change”
Oscar buzz is humming for Nicole Kidman’s brilliant portrayal of comedienne Lucille Ball. In a candid interview as Nic returns to our shores with her family, she reveals why this was such a tough and special role, the magic that fuels her marriage and how protecting her daughters is her top priority.
10+ min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
No joking matter
Days ahead of a hesitant start to 2022, Julia Morris gives her thoughts on how to embrace an uncertain new year – and not get cancelled while doing it.
5 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
“Love was my driving force”
What if you needed to raise $3.2 million to keep your child alive? That was the life-or-death predicament for one Queensland family, who nonetheless secured the world’s most expensive drug to save sick babies right across Australia.
10+ min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
WOMEN AT THE COALFACE
In the wake of harassment claims and a parliamentary inquiry, The Weekly meets four women stepping boldly into what they hope will be a new era in Australian mining.
7 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Sun seeker
Keep your cool this summer by choosing flowing silhouettes in natural fibres. Just add a sun hat and swimsuit for extra ease in and out of the water.
1 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Good intentions
Resolutions rarely become reality, and yet we continue to make them. The good news, however, is that there’s another way – and it makes them far more likely to stick.
5 min |
January 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Our heroes of 2021
This year has tested us beyond measure, but we’ve seen everyday Australians rise to its challenges in courageous, heartfelt and inspiring ways. The Weekly pays tribute to some of those everyday heroes.
5 min |
Christmas 2021
The Australian Women's Weekly
Remembering Bert Newton
July 23, 1938 – October 30, 2021
2 min |