Womens-interest
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
3 min |
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 |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Chrissie Swan "'I CAN'T SAY NO TO FUN!"
Earlier this year, Chrissie Swan set herself a personal challenge: To start clearing her plate and saying no to things that take up too much time. But when a special new project came her way in the form of her first cookbook, she broke her own rules to embrace it with abandon.
8 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
AUSTRALIA'S FIRST Judy Barraclough SUPERMODEL
In 1940s and '50s Australia, model Judy Barraclough helped change the face of fashion. Her son, photographer Tony Potts, remembers the real Judy, a natural beauty who danced in the lounge room, swore like a trooper and taught him that a picture is worth 1000 words.
5 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Goodwill hunting
Meet Tasmania's Northern Hunt Club, where no animals are harmed, women lead the field and a glass of port (or local sparkling) warms the heart, even on the frostiest morning.
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
How to store your Christmas wrap
If you're travelling this festive season, keep phone photos organised by creating a folder for each day, labelling it with the date or day and naming the destination.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Dr Jane Goodall
As the incredible trailblazer passes away, aged 91, we republish an edited extract from our final interview.
3 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
"Through tragedy, we've become a fraternity"
When Lara Jensen lost her much-loved brother in a collision at a level crossing, she became an accidental advocate for safer country trains.
4 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Great read
Deep in the Myanmar-India highlands, on the side of a cliff overlooking a fertile valley, sits the community of Silver Springs.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Summit series
The Weekly hit the road for a sold-out tour, bringing health advice to readers around the country.
1 min |
December 2025
The Australian Women's Weekly
Home news
Struggling to grow your own fruit and veg at home?
1 min |