Finding grace at Christmas

At this time of year, joy, anxiety, frustration and loneliness co-exist in the emotional holiday melting pot - but it's also when, more than ever, experiencing awe connects us, explains Julia Baird.

The little koala that could

When Albert was five months old, no one was sure whether he'd live to see Christmas. But thanks to 'koala whisperer' Hayley Shute, he's thriving.

Rewriting a GREEK TRAGEDY

The children and grandchildren of deposed King Constantine II of Greece have wealth, beauty and fame, and are some of Europe's most glamorous royals. But they do not have a kingdom... yet.

'NEXT CHRISTMAS I'LL BE a married woman!'

Sophie Delezio is ready to celebrate the holiday season with her best friend and fiancé, Joseph, after a year that's seen an engagement, a move to a new home and another critical surgery.

Marcia Hines - 'There's more to life than we know'

In a fascinating, heartfelt conversation with The Weekly, Marcia Hines shares the moments in life that have moved her heart and soul.

The joy of seeing Diana again

I thought Watching TV hit The Crown delve into the last months of Diana's life in its final season would feel exploitative and ghoulish in fact it was healing.

Bus crash tragedy - 'WE WON'T LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN'

Ten people's lives were lost in the devastating Hunter Valley bus crash in June. Now, facing Christmas without loved ones, three parents speak to The Weekly about their quest for a safer world.

The land of Christmas kindness

Twelve months ago, flash floods tore through the Cabonne district in central western NSW. Now, as they ready themselves for Christmas, locals are thankful for good neighbours, second chances and new beginnings.

Pavlova perfection

Mastering the perfect pavlova is a skill for life! With our tips and secret ingredient, you can create a sumptuous dessert that has a delicately crisp outer shell with a soft marshmallow interior.

Salad stars

These summer side salads are a fresh and vibrant addition to any casual (or not so casual) gathering.

Golden glazed ham

Done right, glazing takes ham from a humble stand-by to a show-stopping centrepiece on the Christmas table, adding layers of flavour along the way.

Celebrate with Maggie

Christmas is a time for family and friends to enjoy delicious food. Maggie Beer shares plenty of advice for stress-free entertaining and shows how to celebrate this special time of year with panache and joy.

Craft for the kids

Get your little ones into the spirit of Christmas by making some simple, colourful, homemade decorations for your tree, dining table or gifts. You'll be making memories, too.

ZARA TINDALL- 'Lessons I will teach my girls'

Mother-guilt, precious moments with the late Queen and the fun of the Magic Millions - Zara and Mike Tindall talk to The Weekly as they prepare to head Down Under.

Chrissie Swan - 'It's a whole new era for me'

With her kids entering their own new life stages and a career that has never been stronger, next year Chrissie Swan is preparing to do something out of the ordinary: She's doing something just for herself.

Little big miracles

Katrina Kirk was just 26 when a cancer diagnosis shattered her most cherished dreams. But a pioneering Australian medical treatment gave her a chance at motherhood, making this a very special Christmas for Katrina, husband Steve and their longed-for daughter, Layla.

the Christmas spirit

At home, with friends, or flying solo, the festive season is a time to embrace the people and places you hold most dear. We check in with some of our favourite celebs to see what their holidays have in store.

Anna Torv home is where my heart is

Award-winning actor Anna Torv has spent most of her adult life overseas but as she stars in a second series of hit TV drama The Newsreader, she is back home in Australia and loving it

Is your home making you sick?

A long wet weather spell in recent years has left a new health problem in its wake: Toxic mould

Mum's secret life

When a mystery photo appeared at her mother's funeral, Amelia Oberhardt embarked on a 12-year quest to fight through a veil of shame and find out the truth about her family's past

The invisible woman

Our columnist discovers that after women hit a certain age, it can become a matter of being heard and not seen

AI The good, the bad, and the downright terrifying

Everybody knows the story of Superman. How a baby from another world is found and adopted by a humble farming couple who discover the boy possesses incredible powers

FALSE PROFITS

Luxury escapes, free-flowing champagne and a life of endless possibilities.... That's what the Courtenay House Investment Group promised its investors. Instead, Australia's biggest Ponzi scheme sold them a house of cards, and some victims lost everything

Learning to let a go

After her eldest son quit uni to head to parts unknown, Kylie Gillies was forced to confront a new chapter. She reveals the emotional roller-coaster her family faced - and how she learned mother may not always know best.

Denise Scott "I want to live"

Battling cancer over the past six months has wrung almost every drop of energy, creativity and joy from Denise Scott. But not her sense of humour. Our favourite funny lady is back to reveal how she has tackled her greatest challenge to date

OUT OF THE ASHES

Stephanie Browitt lost her father and sister in the deadly White Island volcano eruption, and when she was evacuated with burns to 70 per cent of her body, doctors feared they'd lose her too. Today she speaks about finding inner courage and purpose, and her mum, Marie, breaks her silence in support of her brave, beautiful girl

Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet kieden

Maggie Tabberer "Do something you love"

For 15 years, Maggie Tabberer was The Weekly’s doyenne of fashion. Of course, she was already a household star and here, with a new shoot to celebrate our 90th birthday, Maggie reminisces about her favourite photographer and a life of “luck and love”

KING AND COUNTRY

It could be a plot point from Monty Python's Holy Grail but it's only too real. In the castles, factories and beer halls of small-town Germany, a new movement of conspiracy theorists and far-right royalists is threatening to topple the republic.

"There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be"

Girlie Goody has run her Central Queensland cattle property solo for 45 years, battling through drought, disbelieving bank managers and broken bones. And in this tough environment, she’s thrived, blazing a trail for women on the land.