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The Australian Women's Weekly
Rhonda Burchmore THE POWER OF SONG
Rhonda Burchmore's soaring voice and warm heart bring joy wherever she goes at Christmastime delivering treats to hard-working surf lifesavers or performing onstage at the Regent Theatre.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
"Keep it traditional"
At this time of year, Hunter PageLochard's thoughts turn to taking it easy, and a Weeklyinspired gourmet Christmas by the sea.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Peace takes flight
Nothing fills Indira Naidoo with peace and joy in quite the same way as birdsong. And this year she will share Christmas lunch with her human and feathered friends.
5 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
A tale of Christmas past
From spiders to demons, The Weekly explores the astonishing origins of some of our best-known Christmas traditions.
3 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Julie Goodwin I'm in the best place I've ever been
Since her rise to fame on MasterChef Australia in 2009, Julie Goodwin has experienced both dizzying highs and heartbreaking lows. Through it all, her constant has been family, who came together to celebrate their extraordinary matriarch and reveal their hopes for the New Year.
9 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
WHAT I'VE LEARNT ABOUT... Christmas Day
I've had one of those years. The kind where every week feels like a marathon, every weekend another set of logistics, and every “day off” quietly fills itself with jobs I’ve been putting off since April.
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Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
It's not just the human residents of the Jiggi Valley, but their four-legged friends as well, who have rallied to give their local church a new lease on life.
7 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
A very Campbell Christmas
A bleary-eyed Christmas morning, a “memory tree” and a pav with all the trimmings are some of the ways David Campbell and his family celebrate on December 25.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
A Royal family album
As another challenging year draws to a close, the British Royals have many reasons to be thankful as they look forward to 2026.
2 min |
Christmas 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Put a bin in it
From shifting hormones to changing gut health, here's what could be behind your bloating.
5 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Storytime
Believe the hype. Buckeye has been tipped as the novel of the year.
3 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Here comes the sun
Sunshine won't just lift your spirits. Turns out this therapeutic tool has benefits for your bones, heart and immunity as well as your mood!
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Park life
They're fun, relaxing, invigorating and plentiful. And best of all, they're affordable. Welcome to the wonderful world of Australia's holiday parks.
2 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
The sound of silence
Being cut off by a close family member is devastating. But with one in five families dealing with it, it's time to talk about the realities of being estranged from a relative.
7 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Health news
Can't remember the last time you ventured out on two wheels? It might be time to dust off your bike, with scientists discovering that cycling could be one of the simplest ways to support long-term brain health.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Dinner for two
This vibrant linguine combines briny olives, peppery rocket and flaky tuna with crispy breadcrumbs for bold Mediterranean flavours.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Money matters with Effie
The festive season is fast approaching, and while it's a wonderful time of the year, it can also be very expensive. Between gifts, travel and those “must-do” sales, it’s easy for “ho-ho-ho” to turn into “Oh-no-no-no!”. But instead of starting the New Year deep in hock, let’s make Christmas 2025 a little different. Because with some planning, you can enjoy the celebrations without budget worries.
3 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Travel news
Calling all Elvis fans and all romantics. The Parkes Elvis Festival 2026 will have a “Love Me Tender” theme, with even a Renewal of Vows Ceremony among the packed five-day program over January 7-11.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
TRIO OF DIPS
You just can't beat homemade dips for quality, flavour and freshness. They only take minutes to whip up and you'll be the most popular guest at the party!
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
"There wasn't a chance in hell of me being a writer!
Actor-turned-author Bryan Brown tells The Weekly about his new book and the real-life struggles that inspire his storytelling.
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Time to share the load
While it's hard to articulate, the invisible mental load many women carry is a heavy burden to bear. But you can find a way to have the others in the household pick up the emotional slack.
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
A wrinkle in time
When it came time to take on a new challenge, our columnist went full steam ahead.
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Talking about all generations
Get ready TO EXPLORE Australia and the world
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December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
SUSIE MARONEY 'We had an unbreakable bond'
After her mother died, Susie Maroney found her diaries. Five years later, the champion marathon swimmer shares what she read there, and the impact it's had on her life.
6 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
GO YOUR OWN WAY
Jeanne Socrates is the oldest woman to sail solo around the world, and her message to The Weekly's readers is to up anchor and follow your dreams.
6 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
SONGS of JOY
The Weekly visits a choir in Dubbo that is bringing hope to people living with dementia, their family and friends.
9 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
The path to peace in the palace
There was a 50-minute meeting and it looked as though King Charles and Prince Harry had found a path towards reconciliation. But they hadn't. The Weekly investigates what it would take to bring this beleaguered father and son back together.
9 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Let's talk about sex
At 83, Ita Buttrose believes it's more important to talk about - and enjoy - sex than ever before.
6 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
How Turia finally put herself first
Turia Pitt is many things to many people. She's a mum, a partner, a hero, an author, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. But there's one thing you wouldn't ever describe her as, and that's selfish. Yet that is the title of her defiant new book.
9 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
The Perkins women are the doyennes of the Australian arts and Aboriginal rights communities. Now they've come together for the first time with The Weekly to share a very personal, multi-generational family story.
10 min |