90 years of women in The Weekly

For the past nine decades, our sister magazine across the Ditch, The Australian Women’s eekby, has been dedicated to shining a light on those making a difference. We revisit some of the incredible women who won readers’ hearts, lit up others’ lives and helped to shape a country.

LIGHT AFTER LOSS

Stephanie Browitt lost her father and sister in the deadly White Island volcano eruption in 2019, and when she was evacuated with burns to 70 per cent of her body, doctors feared they'd lose her too. Today she speaks about finding inner courage and purpose, and her mum, Marie, breaks her silence in support of her brave, beautiful girl.

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

As The Weekly goes to press, The House of Windsor is heading off on its first summer break since the death of the late Queen.

TONI, LACHIE & SOPHIE 'The gratitude & love will never go away'

Toni Street and her best friend Sophie Braggins share with writer Sophie Neville the impact of surrogacy five years on and why telling their special boy the truth is hard.

KING AND COUNTRY

It could be a plot point from Monty Python's Holy Grail but it's only too real. In the castles, factories and beer halls of small-town Germany, a new movement of conspiracy theorists and far-right royalists is threatening to topple the republic.

"There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be"

Girlie Goody has run her Central Queensland cattle property solo for 45 years, battling through drought, disbelieving bank managers and broken bones. And in this tough environment, she’s thrived, blazing a trail for women on the land.

Cruise control

When Pat and the MOTH head off on an adventure, the kids write a to-do list to be checked twice!

The place where mothers rule

In the far north-east of India, a market created and run exclusively by women has become a haven for mothers and children, an economic boon for the community and a formidable political force.

LAURA'S LIFE LESSONS - 'I like to solve my own problems'

TV star Laura Tupou opens up about losing her father at a young age, her surprise career change and how she found the love of her life.

Cooking for one

This tasty stir-fry is great if you're watching your carb intake. For a more substantial meal add noodles or steamed rice.

No fuss one-pan dinners

Midweek cooking needs to be effortless and these three simple recipes require minimal preparation yet the results are tasty and satisfying.

The power of connection

Relationships shift and change as we walk through life, but maintaining friendships and making new connections is vital for our wellbeing.

How to HACK YOUR PREHISTORIC BRAIN

Ever wondered why it’s so hard to walk past your favourite ice-cream parlour or resist an online sale? Human brains weren’t built for the 21st century. But there is a solution ...

A golden age

At 50, A Place to Call Home star Marta Dusseldorp is glowing with creativity. Motherhood has made her a better actor, while moving to Tasmania has sparked her greatest challenge yet.

LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND FAITHFUL

As the scandal-plagued Hillsong Church lurches through another annus horribilis, founding members have thrown up their hands and walked away.

Princess Catherine's family values

Protecting her children from the potentially damaging slings and arrows of royal life comes first for the new Princess of Wales, whose popularity is soaring as she focuses on nurturing under-fives, despite criticism from online trolls.

Royal insider

As The Weekly’s royal correspondent and books editor, it doesn’t get better than an invite to Queen Camilla’s inaugural literary festival at Hampton Court Palace.

Revealing the VERY REAL ROBYN MALCOLM

Having lost her ego but not her vanity at age 58, the iconic Kiwi actress opens up to writer Wendyl Nissen about surviving menopause, doing her own stunts and avoiding her taxes.

Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

A legend and survivor

In MEMORIAM | Tina Turner 1939-2023

5-minute philosopher

Silver Ferns star Kelly Jury is hoping to help New Zealand achieve Netball World Cup glory in Cape Town when the competition kicks off on 28 July.

Home sweet home with Wendy Moore

As a self-confessed Francophile, kitchen designer Dominique McAdam's home is packed with clever ideas to steal and you don't need to head to France to get the look - although, let's be honest, it couldn't hurt!

Sidekicks

Crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, these cheesy potatoes are just the ticket to take your next roast or family dinner to a new level.

Cooking for one

If you're craving a spicy warming dinner, this simple yet satisfying Thai curry will do the trick.

From my kitchen - Charlotte Ree

Learning to cook proved a journey of self-discovery and healing for Charlotte.

Dive into forest bathing

Shinrin-yoku - or forest bathing is a mindfulness practice that emerged in Japan in the 1980s, but which science now says is good for body, mind and soul.

How to cut friends who are bad for your health

Culling a friendship can feel brutal, so how do you know when to call time on pals who aren't good for you?

Change of heart

It may come as a surprise to learn that the single biggest killer of women in New Zealand is heart disease. At least two Kiwi women die from a heart attack every day. Do you know the signs?

Seeing red

Lipstick has the power to lift our mood - and this season, we're reaching for red.

My Friend Anne Frank

In 1933, Hannah Pick-Goslar and her family fled Nazi Germany to live in Amsterdam. There, she struck up a beautiful friendship with a girl named Anne Frank. Then their lives abruptly changed forever. This is their story.