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‘My daughter is horrified by me!'
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

‘My daughter is horrified by me!'

On the cusp of turning 50, Wentworth newcomer Jane Hall talks to Susan Horsburgh about letting go of her only child, staying (fiery) friends with her famous ex and dipping her toes into the dating pool again.

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August 2020
Not without MY BABY
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Not without MY BABY

As coronavirus forced international borders closed, hundreds of surrogate newborns were stranded without their parents on foreign soil. Genevieve Gannon meets one Australian couple who were prepared to risk everything to be at their baby’s birth.

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August 2020
PRINCESS ANNE “I've never been a city girl”
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

PRINCESS ANNE “I've never been a city girl”

In a rare interview to celebrate her upcoming 70th birthday, HRH Princess Anne talks to Juliet Rieden about life as a farmer away from the royal beat, memories of Australia, riding with her grandchildren and why she chose not to give her children titles.

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August 2020
Shaun Micallef a sobering thought
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Shaun Micallef a sobering thought

Shaun Micallef is shining a light on the dark side of drinking. Now, for the first time, he tells Susan Horsburgh about the tragedy that inspired him.

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August 2020
LENA HORNE The voice of change
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

LENA HORNE The voice of change

As the Black Lives Matter movement grips America – and the world – Chantal Walsh remembers a pioneering performer whose refusal to play by the rules would change the face of show business.

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August 2020
Royal dads
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Royal dads

The delightful photos taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate Father’s Day offer a rare glimpse of family life behind palace walls, writes Juliet Rieden.

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August 2020
Holly go lightly
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Holly go lightly

As muscular dystrophy takes hold of the bright and beautiful Holly Warland, she’s using her remaining strength to lobby for the right to die and to celebrate life. She tells Genevieve Gannon about her final fight.

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August 2020
FAMILY MAN
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

FAMILY MAN

In the last 12 months, Ben Fordham has scored the biggest job in radio, lost his much-loved father to cancer, and he and wife Jodie Speers have welcomed their third bundle of joy. They invite Samantha Trenoweth into their home to recap a year of heartbreak, triumph and love.

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August 2020
DEBORAH HUTTON The scars that heal
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

DEBORAH HUTTON The scars that heal

When Deborah Hutton was rushed in for surgery on a facial skin cancer, she was shocked to hear it had been caught “just in time”. She tells Juliet Rieden about the wake-up call we all need to heed.

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August 2020
THE DEVIL INSIDE
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

THE DEVIL INSIDE

Coercive abuse is common, can escalate to violence in a heartbeat, and can be lethal. One survivor shares her story with Genevieve Gannon in the hope it will shed light on warning signs and increase understanding.

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July 2020
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KENNEDY CURSE
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KENNEDY CURSE

Is the Kennedy family unlucky or cursed? Neither, says author James Patterson, whose new book unlocks the truth. In a revealing interview he tells Juliet Rieden the answer is much closer to home.

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July 2020
What Judith did next...
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

What Judith did next...

For more than 30 years Judith Lucy has been making us laugh by candidly relating her stories of life’s disappointments, failures and hard-won triumphs. But, as Tiffany Dunk finds, there is a sensitive side to the ballsy comic as she embarks on a brand new journey.

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July 2020
Lessons from the country
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Lessons from the country

Have you recently taken up jam making, or thought about getting a brood of chooks? Countrywoman Georgie Robertson muses on some lessons from the bush to help her city sisters when times are tough.

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July 2020
Marcia LANGTON SAINT OR SINNER
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Marcia LANGTON SAINT OR SINNER

She’s gone to war with Andrew Bolt, been criticised for cosying up to right-wingers and miners, and she’s changed the face of Australia. Samantha Trenoweth gets personal with Marcia Langton.

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July 2020
The Queen SECRETS of her REIGN
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Queen SECRETS of her REIGN

In her 95th year, despite being in lockdown, Queen Elizabeth II is as present and powerful as ever. Juliet Rieden uncovers the courage, humour and intense loyalty of this inspirational leader for our times.

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July 2020
THE POWER OF isolation
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

THE POWER OF isolation

From the fun of camping in the backyard to discovering what love truly means, some of our favourite stars tell Tiffany Dunk the lessons they’ve learnt during self-isolation.

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July 2020
Clean thinking
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Clean thinking

Some of us found solace in self-isolating, enjoying time for clearer thinking. For others, lockdown is slowing the mind too much. So how can we stay sharp for now and the future?

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July 2020
Hope in their hands
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Hope in their hands

When 2020 was nominated as the International Year of the Nurse, no one knew how apt that would be, as COVID-19 wreaked havoc around the globe. Bronwyn Philips honours our nurses who bring healing, comfort and care.

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July 2020
Adventure on the HIGH SEAS
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Adventure on the HIGH SEAS

In the winter of 1969 Paulette Cooper embarked upon a mission to become the world’s first successful female cruise ship stowaway. What followed was seven days of action, adventure and daring before men in uniform finally arrived. But had she really been caught? Paulette recounts her unlikely tale to Tiffany Dunk.

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July 2020
The Housewife Vs The Feminists
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The Housewife Vs The Feminists

As Australian stars Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne go head to head in the brilliant drama Mrs America, Juliet Rieden investigates the real women who inspired this sizzling feminist versus housewife battle for equal rights in the US.

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June 2020
Slow - cooked comfort
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Slow - cooked comfort

Make the most of your slow cooker this winter with our deliciously thrifty line-up of easy recipes.

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June 2020
Keep calm & carry on!
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Keep calm & carry on!

The royal family has always been a beacon in times of national crisis and today’s “firm” has answered the call with the whole family playing its part, writes Juliet Rieden.

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June 2020
This too shall pass
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

This too shall pass

Changes in our life can be tough to cope with, whatever form they take. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel shares her guide for not only surviving but thriving in difficult times.

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June 2020
SUPREME SISTER
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

SUPREME SISTER

North Korean princess Kim Yo Jong is seen as the brains behind her tyrannical brother Kim Jong Un. Amid rumours of his failing health, Genevieve Gannon asks, could his sister be the next Supreme Ruler?

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June 2020
The great beauty myth
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

The great beauty myth

Dame Helen Mirren has been grappling with ideals of beauty and the exasperating ‘sexy’ tag since the beginning of her career, and as she approaches 75 she says it’s time to break free. Juliet Rieden reports.

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June 2020
Happy birthday!
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Happy birthday!

For Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, turning five in the time of coronavirus proved to be all about giving back, writes Juliet Rieden.

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June 2020
Mother courage
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Mother courage

Merle Thornton is a battler, an academic, an author and a woman who has made history. She and her screen star daughter Sigrid discuss their deep and complex mother-daughter bond with Jenny Brown.

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June 2020
I AM STRONG
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

I AM STRONG

These six inspiring women prove that physical and emotional strength are ageless as they smash records and conquer goals, Vicki Bramley discovers.

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June 2020
Family values
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Family values

As families around the country retreated behind closed doors, new mum Samantha Hayes tells Phoebe Watt why she continued to put others first, no matter the personal risk.

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June 2020
Keeping It In The Family
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Keeping It In The Family

As a starry-eyed teen, Jason Donovan became famous for his role on Neighbours. Now history appears to be repeating itself for his daughter Jemma. The pair tell Tiffany Dunk why the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

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April 2020