Fostering a happy home

There are nightmare stories around welcoming a foster child into your home and it's deterred many potential carers. But, says one happy family, with the right support, a wonderful and enriching relationship can begin.

Spotlight on Kyushu Island

Stunning scenery, unique dining and hot springs aplenty in Japan.

Life's a beach

Vietnam is renowned for its rich history, buzzing cities, natural beauty and unique cuisine. But it’s also becoming an alluring destination for luxury resort stays.

Money matters with Effie

With rising interest rates making mortgage stress surge, there are some things you can do to take the financial pressure down. Here are a few options that may help ease the burden.

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 barbecue 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

Nearly three times as many women die of heart disease than breast cancer and 10 are lost every day to heart attacks. Do you know the signs?

Seeing RED

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

The fundamentals of fun

In a world full of stressors, we’re all trying to get more sleep, more vitamins and more exercise to put a spring in our step. But what if the answer lay in a simple – and much undervalued – three-letter word?

"I saved my baby. Then he saved me."

In the aftermath of a horrific car crash Bek Bishop discovered she was pregnant. Doctors suggested she terminate the pregnancy due to her injuries, but Bek refused. Her son, Harry, became her reason to fight.

Where life imitates art

A fun TV drama series about young girls training to be geisha in contemporary Japan has become a surprise global hit. But do Kyoto’s maiko houses, where teens leave their mobile phones at the door to become apprentices in a classical art form, really still exist?

SISTERS in COURAGE

On February 12, 1942, as Singapore burned, 65 Australian army nurses and 130 civilians set sail on the Vyner Brooke, hoping to head home. Instead, they faced a terrifying ordeal at sea only to be delivered to the notorious POW camps of Sumatra. Now, a new book charts their course.

Seeking sanctuary

When Samantha Barnes visited Borneo in 2019 for a month-long ‘voluntourism’ holiday, the endangered orangutans and sun bears captured her heart. The 23-year-old Aussie is still there.

"They are our treasure"

For generations, Elders have served as cultural knowledge holders; paving the way for other First Nations women to follow. As NAIDOC Week approaches, we hear the incredible stories of trailblazing women who continue to inspire today.

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.

A place to call home

An unexpected act of kindness led Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti to find the love of a mother, a whole new family and an iconic AFL career.

The BOOK THIEVES

A book fan who masquerades as a publisher, authors with fake identities, and work that’s not quite as original as it appears. Welcome to the world of literary scandals, where fact and fiction have an uncanny knack for impersonating one another.

The SISTERHOOD

Miranda and Gracie Otto are the daughters of Australian acting royalty, but they’ve both earned stellar places in the performing arts on their own. Now for the first time they’re collaborating on a thrilling new series, and chatting with The Weekly about family ties.

Turning tragedy into purpose

When Michelle Moriarty's partner died shockingly young, he left her with two small children and an enormous hole in her life. Yet the Bunbury social worker found a way to help not just herself, but many others left floundering in grief.

'I know we'll be together forever'

After years of juggling work schedules and interstate abodes, Andy Allen and his wife, Alex, have found a place to call home. They share their journey with The Weekly.

Feels like team spirit

Ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup heading Down Under to crown a new team of champions, The Weekly catches up with the Matildas to talk about the ties that bind them and the women who motivate them.

"It's been a tough path."

In a soul-baring exclusive, Edwina Bartholomew shares her family’s secret struggle, and their hopes for a brighter future.

Precious memories

Mourning the loss of a family heirloom, Pat remembers why there should be no crying over shattered china

Paddling free

These egg-laying aquatic mammals are among the world's most intriguing animals, a mystery to even the scientists who study them. The Weekly meets one man whose accidental discovery of an urban platypus led to a battle to save its home

"BEING A WOMAN HERE IS A CRIME"

Ona dangerous and shocking trip back to Afghanistan, investigative reporter Yalda Hakim discovers the terrifying realities of life as a woman under the new laliban rule, and.meets some brave schoolgirls who are fighting back

STALKED BY A STRANGER

Journalist and mother Nicole Madigan was minding her own business at a school cricket match when a perfect stranger set out to ruin her life