CATEGORIES

Spring rain

After drought and fire and heartache, Mandy Reid’s life, like her garden, is beginning to bloom again. Samantha Trenoweth meets Tenterfield’s favourite flower farmer.

Rough seas

This Christmas, Michael and Ann Smith are grateful to be alive. They tell Samantha Trenoweth about a spontaneous birthday cruise that steered them perilously close to death by COVID-19.

Charlize's GIFT

During her darkest days, Julie Gravina thought she’d never stop crying. Now, her daughter is preparing for her first Christmas concert and helping find a cure for the condition that nearly took her life. Genevieve Gannon reports.

Sue & Saroo Brierley - Heart Of A Lion

The extraordinary life of Saroo Brierley captured hearts around the world in the movie Lion, but very little has been known about his mother, Sue, until now. Samantha Trenoweth meets the ‘lioness’ whose fierce courage and unconditional love were forged in her own traumatic childhood.

Nigella Ingredients, Recipes & Stories

This month we bring you an exclusive extract from Cook, eat, repeat – a delicious and delightful combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food evocatively penned by Nigella Lawson.

Sir Peter & Lady Cosgrove: A Love Story For The Ages

He’s the working-class lad who became a military hero and Governor-General. But Sir Peter Cosgrove couldn’t have done it without his Lynne. The soulmates talk to Juliet Rieden about love, family and a royal picnic.

The Benefits Of Indulgence

Indulgence often comes with a side serve of shame and regret. But, as Genevieve Gannon discovers, it’s incredibly important for our health to learn to take the guilt out of pleasure.

Maggie Beer - Love, Laughter & Loss

She’s known for her passion for food and joy for life, but 2020 has been heartbreaking for Maggie Beer. The beloved cook talks to Juliet Rieden about losing daughter Saskia, how the legacy of the pioneering farmer will live on, and the outpouring of kindness that has taken Maggie’s breath away.

Playing Princess Diana

Stepping into the beaded shoes of the 20th Century’s most controversial princess was a huge responsibility for The Crown’s new star Emma Corrin. She tells Juliet Rieden why she thinks Diana never really stood a chance.

The butterfly effect

The butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck may be small, but its importance to your overall health is enormous. Tiffany Dunk gets an expert view on how to better care for the thyroid – our master energy controller.

TO BELARUS with LOVE

Amidst dead-of-night arrests, mysterious poisonings and mass protests in the streets, William Langley meets the savvy, new generation of female leaders risking their lives to bring freedom to Europe’s east.

RAISING BOYS

Boys today get a bad rap, and this year’s muck-up day controversies suggest it’s not always undeserved. Michael Sheather investigates the challenges of raising boys, and finds that with the right kind of support, they can grow up to become good men with good hearts.

Family fortunes

We all want to help our kids get ahead, but there are some things to consider before becoming the Bank of Mum and Dad.

The barefoot doctor

Mamitu Gashe went from a poor peasant girl whose life was saved by Dr Catherine Hamlin to a surgeon in the Aussie heroine’s fistula hospital in Ethiopia. Sue Williams tells her story.

Never underestimate PRINCE PHILIP

He was “an alpha male in a beta role”, but according to biographer Ingrid Seward, the Duke of Edinburgh’s influence has been profound. Here, she talks to Juliet Rieden about what really makes the royal consort tick.

Justine Clarke flying high

Incisive actor, Play School veteran, cabaret singer and now documentary TV host. Justine Clarke talks to Juliet Rieden about her child-star beginnings, finding her father, the seismic shift of approaching 50 and why family will always come first.

The silver revolution

A 105-year-old dancer, a family who busted Gran out of a rest home during COVID and an academic who became an advocate after her parents went into care – Samantha Trenoweth meets the people who want to see greater kindness in aged care.

Through the ringer

In the Northern Territory’s dry season, Liz Cook has one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth – wild cattle and buffalo ringing. She shares her unlikely journey with Tiffany Dunk.

David CAMPBELL - The family business

He’s conquered the stage, produced hit records and is a fan favourite on morning TV. But as David Campbell tells Tiffany Dunk, his latest project is one that pays tribute to his biggest triumph – being a dad.

DAWN FRENCH “I always just wanted to be happy”

In a powerful interview, Dawn French talks to Alice Bedford about motherhood, marriage, losing her parents and the joy of working with best pal Jennifer Saunders on the new film version of Death on the Nile.

CROWN PRINCE FAMILY Winning hearts & minds

They are the most influential family in Denmark, and increasingly Crown Princess Mary is making dynamic and passionate use of her royal platform at home and on the world stage. Juliet Rieden charts how the girl from Tassie has become a Princess of purpose.

Chloë McCARDEL SAVED BY THE Sea

Marathon swimmer Chloë McCardel has faced unimaginable challenges, both in the ocean and on land. She tells Genevieve Gannon about her most harrowing struggle, and how she hopes her honesty will bring hope to other women who are living through domestic abuse.

Briana Collins - For the love of Gran

Bri Collins devised a revolutionary way to defend the environment and is helping young Queenslanders take Clive Palmer’s company to court – and it’s all thanks to her courageous grandmother, writes Samantha Trenoweth.

Thrill Of The Wildflower Chase

Sooner or later, every Australian should immerse themselves in the splendour of Western Australia’s wildflower season. Amanda Kendle ventures out into the wide pink, yellow, white and blue yonder.

Turia Pitt - “In Times Of Crisis, Shine A Light”

In the first weeks of this year, Turia Pitt gave birth to a book, a baby and a brand new social enterprise, all while bushfires raged around her, triggering traumatic memories. Samantha Trenoweth meets this no-nonsense Aussie hero and the family that fills her world with love.

Jane Fonda - “I'm Still A Work In Progress”

At 82, activist and award-winning actor Jane Fonda tells Juliet Rieden she’s finally embracing what she calls “the whole Jane” without husbands or lovers to please.

The Enduring Spirit Of Maria Venuti

Beloved singer Maria Venuti disappeared from stage and screen after she suffered a massive stroke in 2016. But, as Genevieve Gannon discovers, with the support of her loving daughter Bianca, she’s planning a comeback.

Jane Harper's Secrets From The Deep

The Survivors – the fourth thriller from Jane Harper, the bestselling author of The Dry – sees a body on a beach, a sunken wreck, a missing girl and a whole heap of secrets in a Tasmanian seaside town.

Naturally clean

Blend herbal oils, salts and pantry items to create sweet-smelling sprays and scrubs.

Land of the giants

A return to the days of the hunter-gatherer caused unexpected chaos in the Blair home.