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Life's a beach
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Money matters with Effie
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
Home sweet home with Wendy Moore
The Australian Women's Weekly

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!

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Sidekicks
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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1 min  |
July 2023
Cooking for one
The Australian Women's Weekly

Cooking for one

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

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1 min  |
July 2023
From my kitchen - Charlotte Ree
The Australian Women's Weekly

From my kitchen - Charlotte Ree

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

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Dive into forest bathing
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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3 mins  |
July 2023
How to cut friends who are bad for your health
The Australian Women's Weekly

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?

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Change of heart
The Australian Women's Weekly

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?

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6 mins  |
July 2023
Seeing RED
The Australian Women's Weekly

Seeing RED

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

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3 mins  |
July 2023
The fundamentals of fun
The Australian Women's Weekly

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?

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9 mins  |
July 2023
"I saved my baby. Then he saved me."
The Australian Women's Weekly

"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.

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5 mins  |
July 2023
Where life imitates art
The Australian Women's Weekly

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?

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5 mins  |
July 2023
SISTERS in COURAGE
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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10 mins  |
July 2023
Seeking sanctuary
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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4 mins  |
July 2023
"They are our treasure"
The Australian Women's Weekly

"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.

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10 mins  |
July 2023
My Friend Anne Frank
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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10+ mins  |
July 2023
A place to call home
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
The BOOK THIEVES
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
The SISTERHOOD
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
Turning tragedy into purpose
The Australian Women's Weekly

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.

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8 mins  |
July 2023
'I know we'll be together forever'
The Australian Women's Weekly

'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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
Feels like team spirit
The Australian Women's 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.

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10 mins  |
July 2023
"It's been a tough path."
The Australian Women's Weekly

"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.

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9 mins  |
July 2023
Precious memories
The Australian Women's Weekly

Precious memories

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

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2 mins  |
June 2023
Paddling free
The Australian Women's Weekly

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

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4 mins  |
June 2023
"BEING A WOMAN HERE IS A CRIME"
The Australian Women's Weekly

"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

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6 mins  |
June 2023
STALKED BY A STRANGER
The Australian Women's Weekly

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

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10 mins  |
June 2023
JAMIE LIVER "I've realised I'm a massive feminist!"
The Australian Women's Weekly

JAMIE LIVER "I've realised I'm a massive feminist!"

At school he struggled with dyslexia, so writing a kids’ book is a dream come true for Jamie Oliver. In an emotional interview, the TV chef reveals how he conquered his demons, why women rock his world and the thrill of marrying wife Jools all over again

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10 mins  |
June 2023
A helping hand
The Australian Women's Weekly

A helping hand

Australia is currently in the midst of a volunteering crisis. The Weekly chats with six community champions about the challenge charities around the country are facing and the joy they find in giving up their time for others

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7 mins  |
June 2023