Womens-interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
Sam Neill - 'I'm writing a new chapter'
He might just be New Zealand's most famous export, his film and television projects as diverse as they are acclaimed. Yet, despite being in demand, Sam Neill's latest project is far closer to home.
8 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Easy moves to beat back pain
There's practical stuff you can do at home to help case discomfort, says fitness guru Annie Deadman.
3 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Ita - Believe in yourself
She's a national treasure with a thrilling zest for life that, at 80, is as irrepressible as ever. Here, Ita Buttrose reflects on the childhood that shaped her, the meaning of love and shares what she really thought when she was picked for Chair of the ABC.
10+ min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
MAGGIE'S WINTER STABLE
This month, pull up a seat as Maggie Beer shares her favourite warming winter meals, plus two stunning desserts showcasing the best of winter produce.
9 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Girls can do anything
Beloved author and parenting expert Maggie Dent says girls deserve to be healthy, happy and heard.
6 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
HAPPY SAILING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
Excitement is building as cruising gets back into full swing, bringing with it new experiences and new ports of call. Here's a selection of what passengers can look forward to.
4 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Cooking class - Brown butter bliss
This month we give the classic pound cake a sweet and nutty twist, and show you step-by-step how to perfect brown butter.
2 min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
BACK TO BILOELA at last
Meet Priya, Nades and their girls, the Sri Lankan family who, for four years, were shunted from pillar to post by the Australian government. And meet the Queensland country town that fought a David and Goliath battle to get them back.
10+ min |
July 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
What do these women have in common?
Housing crisis
10+ min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Stranger danger
Ellis Gunn had survived a lot, including a violent past, and come out the other side tough and positive. But when she started being stalked by a stranger, her world unravelled.
10+ min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The day my world changed
In 2018, Selma Blair learned the truth about the mysterious health issue she'd battled, along with alcoholism and depression, for decades. In an exclusive extract from Mean Baby, the actress relives the moment she was told she had MS and how it would change her life.
10+ min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Queen Devoted to your service
As Britain's longest-reigning monarch through good times and bad, Queen Elizabeth II has proved a role model for generations past, present and future.
7 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The REAL story of the DRUG GRANNIES
The incredible tale of two American women who unwittingly became drug mules and were convicted and jailed in Australia.
10 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
My baby was stolen from me
At the notorious Magdalene home for wayward girls in Brisbane, Lily McDonald's newborn baby was wrenched from her arms forever and so began one mother's crusade for justice that ultimately led to a national apology. Ten years later, Lily tells the whole story.
10+ min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Pirate's daughter
Collette Dinnigan made her name creating beautiful clothes for the Paris runways. Now she has a new life creating beautiful things closer to home.
10+ min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Inside the 'Windsor bubble'
She's The Queen's dressmaker and confidante, and during COVID isolated with Her Majesty in Windsor Castle. In this new chapter of her memoir, Angela Kelly reveals the quiet joys and private heartache of that time.
8 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The C word
Some of Australia's most brilliant brains are unlocking the secrets of cancer to find new ways to prevent and treat a disease that affects many thousands of lives every year, and the good news is that there is hope. Here we highlight a few of the most promising developments.
7 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Desert sounds
The Donovans were just an average suburban family until 15-year-old Steve was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and in their quest to raise funds for a cure, they fell in love with the desert. Now, their outback music festivals give joy to thousands of Aussie revellers every year.
6 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Lamb shanks Italian-style
Slow cooking is so effortless - the cooking takes time, but the prep is super-fast. These shanks are full of flavour and melt-in-the-mouth delicious!
1 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
In a class of their own
Meet the women behind the renaissance in Australian wool.
4 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Cooking class Latticed pie crust
A perfect apple pie is like a warm hug, with sweet flaky pastry woven into a beautiful lattice pattern.
2 min |
June 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The motherhood match
It takes sacrifice, passion and dedication to become an elite athlete, So why do so many women quit their sports careers in their prime to have a family? A new generation of female athletes is looking to change all that.
10 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
“I have 5.8 million followers on TikTok!
At 95, Hui Jin Wang proves age is no barrier when it comes to finding influencer fame.
4 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
The last goodbye
With Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation before the NSW parliament and a battle raging between advocates and opponents, The Weekly meets three people whose emotional real-life experiences have put them at the heart of the debate.
10+ min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
As their beloved nation is pummelled by Russian bombs, families fear they may never see each other again.
5 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
You can't keep a good Woman down
At 14, Leah Purcell was in an abusive relationship, at 17 she was pregnant and at 18 she hit rock bottom. But the women in Leah's family sit tall in the saddle, and their example inspired her to push through to become an award-winning actor, director, writer, and like them, a woman of courage.
10 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Mum's the word
As Mother's Day approaches, Pat reflects on motherhood through the generations.
3 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Like mother, like daughter
Carer, protector, guide or friend, our mothers shape who we become. This Mother's Day, we meet six mothers and their daughters, who continue to inspire and enrich each other's lives.
10 min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
King of the Cross
He rubbed shoulders with captains of industry and heads of government, with celebrities, criminals and ASIO spies. He was suspected of murder, and known as Mr Sin. But, behind the lurid legend, who was the real the real Abe Saffron
10+ min |
May 2022
The Australian Women's Weekly
Finding my feet again - Julie goodwin
As she returns to the MasterChef kitchen for a season of Fans & Favourites, newly-minted grandmother Julie Goodwin reveals the precious gifts that have given her another lease on life.
9 min |