Womens-Interest
The Australian Women's Weekly
A long journey home
Award-winning investigative journalist Louise Milligan's first novel was an exploration of issues she encountered at work. With her follow-up, Shellybanks, she looks back to her birth country of Ireland, where things get more personal.
5 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Julie's family favourites
Warm, homely, and full of love, this classic fish pie with a crispy, buttery topping is comfort food made easy, Julie-style. With flaky and tender ling fillets and juicy king prawns, it's bound to be a regular visitor at your table.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
The Library That Made Me, edited by Richard Neville & Phillipa McGuinness, New South Publishing with the State Library of NSW
Albert Einstein said it best when he mused: \"The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.\"
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
In the stars
Horoscopes
5 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Three of a kind
Colouring books are back and cosier than ever.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Rock & ROLL: Four Weddings and an Encore by Amanda Pelman, E&R Publishers
In the heavily male-dominated music industry of the '80s, Amanda “Panda” Pelman was a trailblazer, who would go on to become a titan.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Scrubbing back in
Trainee psychiatrist Dr Hannah Wright is back where it all began for her medical career: the general hospital. Relegated to the basement along with her fellow trainees, she needs to navigate and heal the mental health of the physically broken, including new patient Nova Mandala.
7 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Unmasking MR CRUEL
In the late '80s and early '90s, Melbourne was menaced by a serial predator who was as cunning as he was vicious. Decades later, the identity of 'Mr Cruel' remains unsolved. While some believe the killer has died, others feel he could be hiding in plain sight. Will he ever be brought to justice?
10 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Quick bites
Test Kitchen
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Time to ship up!
Thousands of new ocean cruise itineraries have been released ... where does one start? Right here, with our pick of the bunch.
5 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Beyond Togetherness: A Life by Barry Creyton, ORIGin Theatrical
You know his name - from his impressive theatre credentials - and you know his face - from the iconic Mavis Bramston Show of the '60s - but you don't know Barry Creyton's story.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Lamb worth celebrating
From an air fryer roast to slow-cooked Italian shanks and al fresco barbecue, lamb is the ultimate Easter centrepiece. These three stunning recipes show there's a perfect method for every occasion.
4 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Heartfelt JOURNEY: Finding Cynthia Winters by Sue Watson, Lasavia Press
Finding Sue Watson always knew she was adopted. She grew up with Cynthia Winters her parents, Cicely and Peter, and her sister, Wendy (who was also adopted), on a quarter-acre block in West Auckland.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Make it micro
Slow and steady is one way to run the skincare marathon. Welcome to the world of microdosing.
3 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Side show
No longer content to sit quietly beside a piece of protein, our side dishes are bold, generous and full of flavour. For the vegetarians at your table, they're a genuine main event.
3 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Dark TURN: Kill Your Boomers by Fiona Wright, Ultimo Press
This isn't your average Fiona Wright book.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Storytime
Smother by Eve Thomson, Echo Publishing
2 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Australia's best buns
The Weekly team blind tested six buns from supermarkets and bakeries around Australia to find the best on offer. The criteria Each bun was given a mark out of five for texture, fruit ratio, appearance and taste. So, how did the six buns fare?
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
A constant companion
As Australia’s “kitchen bible” turns 30 – and is re-released with all new recipes – we look at the role The Cook's Companion has played in our cuisine.
8 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
My story: 'War helped me see the world's beauty'
Caitlin Wright retraced her grandfather Tom's steps as a prisoner of war on the notorious Burma-Thailand Railway – to learn how he could go on living with such optimism.
4 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Pick A Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa, Bloomsbury
The edict was simple and strict. When Canadian poet Souvankham Thammavongsa sat down to write her debut novel, she gave herself three rules: “One voice, one room, one day.”
2 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Swirly meringues with chocolate drizzle
MAKES 10 PREP + COOK TIME/HOUR (+ COOLING TIME)
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Sleep, chill, repeat
You spend a third of your life there, so why not give your bedroom a lift? Here are six simple ways to spruce up your personal space.
4 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Sleep your way to a healthier heart
We know high blood pressure and smoking are bad news for the heart, but new research suggests one overlooked habit plays a starring role for women: sleep.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Historical GEM: The Hobart Hotel by Mary-Lou Stephens, HO Fiction
You're invited to the grand opening of Australia's most glamorous, hotly anticipated hotel, the Wrest Point Riviera in Tasmania, in December 1939.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
A survivor's guide to grief
In 2014, resilience researcher Dr Lucy Hone lost her daughter in a car accident. Plunged into trauma, Lucy and her world changed forever. Here she shares what she’s learnt about human strength, hope and grief.
6 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Dinner for two: One-pan risoni with fetta, peas & tuna
Creamy risoni tossed with good-quality canned tuna, tangy fetta, fresh dill and lemon makes a comforting midweek dinner that is ready in just 20 minutes.
1 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Room service
When it came time to plan the ultimate holiday, our columnist knew she'd found the perfect location.
3 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Mind games
Mental fuzziness in midlife might be common, but how do you know if it's menopause or an early sign of dementia?
5 min |
April 2026
The Australian Women's Weekly
Home hints - D-I-Y tips
When buying fresh figs, take an empty egg carton hint or two with you to store them, so they don't get damaged when shopping. K. Beattie, Bacchus Marsh, Vic.
1 min |