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Children's corner
The Australian Women's Weekly

Children's corner

Funny family, tiny treasure, bonza buildings.

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May 2022
Pyramids of promise
The Australian Women's Weekly

Pyramids of promise

Multi-level marketing schemes can sound like a dream come true to aspirational and often underemployed women, but who actually profits from them, and at what cost?

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April 2022
Ways to help a friend in need
The Australian Women's Weekly

Ways to help a friend in need

Watching a loved one struggle is tough. Here, experts reveal the best way to reach out and show your support.

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April 2022
THE ACTOR and THE SPY
The Australian Women's Weekly

THE ACTOR and THE SPY

As missiles fall on Ukraine and Russia makes nuclear threats, the world seems closer to global peril than it has at any time since the Cold War. And at the centre of it all are two unlikely adversaries: Putin, a dictator billionaire and former spy, and Zelensky, a onetime actor, comic and anti-corruption crusader whose courage has earned him a place in his people's hearts and the history books.

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April 2022
Simple seafood
The Australian Women's Weekly

Simple seafood

Ocean harvest: Easter is a popular time to enjoy fresh Australian seafood, and our easy-to-prepare fish and prawn recipes are sure to become family favourites now and at any time of the year.

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April 2022
SHANE WARNE 1969 - 2022 :Farewell to a legend
The Australian Women's Weekly

SHANE WARNE 1969 - 2022 :Farewell to a legend

A larrikin, a genius, a flawed Aussie hero and the world’s Spin King. The Weekly and those who knew and loved him tip their caps to the inimitable Shane Warne.

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April 2022
How to feel rested
The Australian Women's Weekly

How to feel rested

The solution to daytime fatigue doesn't rhyme with 'shmaffeine? In fact, the hard work happens when your eyes are closed.

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April 2022
Jane Seymour At 71 I'm coming into my own
The Australian Women's Weekly

Jane Seymour At 71 I'm coming into my own

Passion, positivity and facing life's challenges with an open heart.

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April 2022
AMANDA KELLER : "I'm okay with being 60"
The Australian Women's Weekly

AMANDA KELLER : "I'm okay with being 60"

She's hit the big 6-0, seen the last of her children leave home and is settling into life as an empty-nester alongside her husband of 31 years. But while she once thought this would signify the beginning of the end, for Amanda Keller it is actually the beginning of an exciting third act.

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April 2022
Great read
The Australian Women's Weekly

Great read

If you read just one book this year make sure it’s Lessons in Chemistry. Clever, hilarious, thought-provoking, uplifting … I could go on. Although set in the 1960s, protagonist Elizabeth Zott is a woman for our times who challenges the status quo with the sort of resolve we all wish we had.

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April 2022
WENDY McCARTHY “I'M NOT DONE YET”
The Australian Women's Weekly

WENDY McCARTHY “I'M NOT DONE YET”

Wendy McCarthy was raised in rural NSW in an era when leadership was a man’s domain. Now 80, the trailblazing feminist, teacher, businesswoman, wife and mother reveals the triumphs and challenges of her wonderful life.

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March 2022
Together we're strong
The Australian Women's Weekly

Together we're strong

A powerful coalition of women is making equality a talking point in the lead-up to the next federal election.

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March 2022
Bad blood
The Australian Women's Weekly

Bad blood

Disgraced one-time tech billionaire Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty of fraud. The whistleblower who helped topple her corrupt empire, Erika Cheung, speaks exclusively to The Weekly about bringing down one of Silicon Valley’s biggest cons.

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March 2022
DIVORCE DONE DIFFERENTLY
The Australian Women's Weekly

DIVORCE DONE DIFFERENTLY

From arguments over finances and children to the emotional fallout of love gone wrong, divorce can be an ugly and perilous journey. But what if there was a kinder, gentler way to navigate the end of a marriage?

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March 2022
A LABOR OF LOVE
The Australian Women's Weekly

A LABOR OF LOVE

He’s been described as the leader Australia doesn’t know. As the ALP’s Anthony Albanese steadies his nerves for the campaign of his life, he invites The Weekly into his home to get to know him a little better – and to introduce us to Jodie Haydon, who will be standing right by his side.

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March 2022
GOING UNDER
The Australian Women's Weekly

GOING UNDER

Twelve months ago, the tiny community at Telegraph Point on the mid-north coast of NSW was swamped by a once-in-a century flood. The long, hard work of rebuilding and recovery continues but, for many, life will never be the same.

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March 2022
How Chrissie got her groove back
The Australian Women's Weekly

How Chrissie got her groove back

Between work, raising a family and pandemic homeschooling, Chrissie Swan realised one day that she’d forgotten how to have fun. And so she blazed a fresh trail – and found opportunities opening up right in front of her …

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March 2022
Royal insider
The Australian Women's Weekly

Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

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5 mins  |
March 2022
Sir Cliff Richard “Retiring is not in my vocabulary!”
The Australian Women's Weekly

Sir Cliff Richard “Retiring is not in my vocabulary!”

At 81, Sir Cliff Richard has a lifetime of musical hits, film roles and more to reflect on. And he has no plans to stop making them any time soon.

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March 2022
The Aussie women conquering Hollywood
The Australian Women's Weekly

The Aussie women conquering Hollywood

For too long, women have been under-represented in the world of film but a generation of inspiring creatives is changing that, and many of the industry’s most exciting talents are Australian.

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March 2022
The King and I
The Australian Women's Weekly

The King and I

As she prepares to bring a new exhibition dedicated to Elvis Down Under, Priscilla Presley reveals her memories of the man she loved – and lost.

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February 2022
“I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT”
The Australian Women's Weekly

“I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT”

Eighteen months after the death of snowboarding champion Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, the love of his life, Ellidy, gave birth to their daughter. And as their family is rocked by ongoing battles with illness and grief, little Minnie has brought the much-needed gift of hope.

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February 2022
To Sidney, with love
The Australian Women's Weekly

To Sidney, with love

Actor, activist, award winner, icon. The Weekly celebrates the extraordinary life of Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 94.

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February 2022
The healing power of music
The Australian Women's Weekly

The healing power of music

Is music truly a tonic for good health? The Weekly meets three people struggling with very different health problems to whom music gave a new sense of hope and a whole new lease on life.

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February 2022
IN COLD LIGHT
The Australian Women's Weekly

IN COLD LIGHT

A Melbourne mum gunned down. A bookshop owner stabbed to death. A famous designer delivered a tragic end. Three murders three decades apart. Will 2022 deliver resolutions to these infamous Aussie cold cases?

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February 2022
MAGGIE'S SECRETS - Burnt pastry, great expectations and joy
The Australian Women's Weekly

MAGGIE'S SECRETS - Burnt pastry, great expectations and joy

She’s the most recognisable face in Australian cooking, beloved by millions and famous for introducing the world to the wonders of verjuice. But when the cameras are off, who is the real Maggie Beer?

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7 mins  |
February 2022
THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE
The Australian Women's Weekly

THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE

Two years after battling a great white shark that attacked her husband, Karen Milligan shares her story of courage and loss, and her new mission to save the sea.

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February 2022
Open Sesame!
The Australian Women's Weekly

Open Sesame!

It’s the most recognisable TV series of all time, beloved by children who’ve tuned in for more than 50 years. A new documentary reveals the surprising journey behind Sesame Street, a show that set out to change the world.

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February 2022
Happy birthday Crown Princess Mary!
The Australian Women's Weekly

Happy birthday Crown Princess Mary!

On February 5, Crown Princess Mary turns 50. On this occasion the Tasmanian-born royal shares new and unseen photos and talks about her most treasured moments, and The Weekly’s Juliet Rieden reflects on a decade of interviewing the royal at home and abroad.

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February 2022
Hannah's gift
The Australian Women's Weekly

Hannah's gift

When Sue and Lloyd Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren in a hideous act of violence, their world crumbled. But they have built a lasting legacy for Hannah, and have now been recognised as 2022 Queensland Australians of the Year.

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February 2022