MARRIED to the CULT

At 14, Stefanie Hinrichs was forced to marry a cult leader. At 22 she fled with her child, and brought one of Australia's most dangerous sexual predators to justice. Now she talks exclusively to The Weekly.

Voice from the heart of Australia

As the 'yes' and 'no' camps settle into their corners, the women at the heart of the campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament answer our most pressing questions and talk us through its rollercoaster ride to a referendum.

THE barefoot ARISTOCRAT

The King is her godfather, her grandmother was the last vicereine of India, and her father was arguably England's greatest 20th century designer. But India Hicks is very much her own woman.

DOING GOOD differently

It takes a special type of woman to tackle injustice head-on. The Weekly travels from Arnhem Land to Melbourne to meet four courageous women who are making the world a better place.

45 YEARS PHOTOGRAPHING the ROYALS

Derby Day 2005 \"Her Majesty adored racing and I just love the look of delight on her face here. She's seen something on the ground and it's really made her laugh. I don't know what it was because the photo was taken with a long lens. But it's a beautiful picture.\"

Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Delta The view from the top

It's 20 years since Delta Goodrem's debut album, Innocent Eyes, broke records and catapulted her to international stardom. As she returns to the road to celebrate, she talks about the love and loss - that's propelled her journey.

Big Brother is watching

In an era of hacking and online surveillance, The Weekly asks the experts how we can be tech savvy and cyber safe.

SHORT STORY by MARGARET ATWOOD

One of the world's most gifted and celebrated authors dives into the thoughts and emotions of a new widow in this powerful tale.

Is this the most toxic man on Earth?

Andrew Tate is the most famous man you've never heard of. With millions of followers, he's polluting our boys' minds with a world view that's sexist, racist and violent. And that's just the beginning ...

The building blocks of love

As a new series of Lego Masters readies to air, we meet the woman behind 'the Brickman' - and learn how their beginning laid the foundation for a romance built to last.

For 30 years, the families and friends of victims have lived in the shadow of the Frankston Serial Killer.

Now, as parole becomes a real possibility, they tell The Weekly why they believe Paul Denyer's life sentence should be for life, and a dangerous murderer should not walk free.

Hello, my name is Sam Neill

In his hilarious and candid memoir Sam Neill talks about arriving in Australia, trying to kiss Judy Davis and, with his new friend the divine Meryl Streep, meeting a bolshy Bob Hawke.

The family that shaped Camilla

As Britain prepares for an historic coronation, royal biographer Christopher Wilson delves into the Queen Consort's family heritage and the tragic death of a beloved uncle.

The Crown Prince Couple's Passage to India

Mary and Frederik wow on their first joint visit to the \"magnificent\" nation.

Judi Age is just a number and some days I choose to be 20!

At 88, actor and global treasure Dame Judi Dench is as sharp as a tack and full of naughty fun. In an exclusive interview she talks about her lucky life, the essential joy of friends and family and the thrill of new projects, like her topical new film, Allelujab.

Granny's -great encore!

With the encouragement of her granddaughter, Helena Blanch relives her heyday and steps into the spotlight once more in a story written exclusively for The Weekly by best-selling novelist

Twas the night before Christmas...

And all through the house, not a McDermott was Stirring well, apart from our columnist of course.

"I'm licensed to sleigh!"

Spending Christmas halfway across the world became far less lonely for Amanda Kendle when she was invited on the adventure of a lifetime.

The PRINCESS and the SHAMAN

When Princess Märtha Louise of Norway fell in love with a Californian guru, it was assumed to be a passing phase. But six months into their engagement, many are asking how warmly the flamboyant Durek Verrett will be welcomed as a royal son-in-law.

Home is where the heart is

As we age, staying active and connected to community is crucial. Betty, who lives independently at 105, credits her community work and crosswords with keeping her sharp.

The CURIOUS TALE of AUSTRALIA'S own MISS HAVISHAM

Eliza Emily Donnithorne might not, as locals believe, still walk the overgrown paths of a Camperdown cemetery in a wedding dress as luminous as the moon. But this Sydney recluse and eccentric may well have inspired one of literature’s most tragic romantic figures.

"It's nice that life can still surprise you -Graham Norton

At 59, the vibrant TV chat show host never expected to be getting married, writing his fourth novel or spending three months a year back in Ireland.

How to nail Christmas Day

Christmas was a traditional affair when Julia Morris was a child. The Catholic family would attend mass the night before in their hometown of Gosford, open their gifts the morning of and then hit the road to see their Sydney-based relatives.

LOVE AND COURAGE

Dr Alison Thompson QAM, an Aussie surfer girl’ and first responder, has spent her year bringing hope and medi€al aid to disaster zones from Puerto Kico to Ukraine.

The GREATEST GIFT

There are two types of people in the world: those who celebrate Christmas Day sharing plates piled high with food, Christmas cracker jokes and thoughtful handwritten cards with their loved ones around the family table; and those who think it’s just another day and hit up the Hungry Jack’s drive-through for lunch. Ellidy Pullin is the latter.

Music made with Love

It's been a tough year for Australia's first family of rock'n'roll, but a lot of love and a rabble of grandkids have seen Jimmy and Jane Barnes through.

Born to shine

Twins Olivia and Zoe have already overcome unimaginable challenges. This year, they'll celebrate their fourth Christmas thanks to a new development in the care of premature babies, and to the special bond they share.

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

The next 12 months are going to be awash with firsts in the royal world and many will bring a pall of sadness. Last month we saw the first Remembrance Day without Queen Elizabeth II and the first with her son, Charles, as King.

On the road to Christmas Hills

Christmas is a time to celebrate the places we treasure and the people we love. We travel to Christmas Hills in the north of Tasmania, and along the way visit four communities where the year's challenges have been vanquished and the locals are doing just that.