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Brussels sprouts are at their best in winter. The key when cooking is to keep it brief – simply boil, steam, roast or fry until just tender.

Q: Why can't I quit sugar? A: You can

According to leading Australian researcher David Gillespie, many of us have everyday dependencies based on the same basic biochemistry as an addiction to hard drugs. Here’s how to find out if you’re hooked.

From my kitchen Sian Redgrave

This month Sian shares one of her favourite things to cook, inspired by a traditional Italian recipe, seasonal produce and wonderful memories of eating as a child. Sian’s food is created with love, colour and flavour.

Arch rivals

Discovering the power of groomed brows is a defining beauty moment. For the uninitiated, it’s a simple way to hit refresh.

Out of the box

Sarah Jane Adams is a walking contradiction, inspiring admiration in some; confusion or distaste in others. And that’s just how this outspoken character likes it.

Would you pay $70 million for this digital file?

Is it the new pop art? Or is it the hoax of the century? Welcome to the mysterious, multimillion-dollar digital art world.

What women really want

Regency soft porn has pulses racing, dodgy S&M books are flying off the shelves and sex toy sales are booming. Does the craze for passionate pop culture hint at the real-life desires of modern women?

Royal insider

Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

Judi There is nothing like this Dame

The show has always gone on for Dame Judi Dench, who even in COVID lockdown created TikTok videos with her grandson. Now, she’s back on the silver screen in a role that reminded her of her wartime childhood.

The baby of your dreams

Since the first test-tube baby was born, people have been fascinated by the idea of designer babies. Now, the reality – and the threat – of genetically modified humans is closer than ever before.

My father the murderer

When Nina Young discovered that her father was a killer and her mum had kept it secret, her world imploded. Here mother and daughter talk to The Weekly about that deeply emotional journey.

Singing the same tune

Dusting off the family toys for the grandkids brings back memories both fond and fearsome.

My story - The day I lost my mind … and how I found it again

One Sunday in March last year, Dasha Ross’s memory left her. Suddenly struck by a mysterious condition, Transient Global Amnesia, she lost a whole day of her life, and it has taken a year to truly recover.

Judge Rosemary - “Tragedy makes us more human”

The judge-turned-author opens up about her acting ambitions and the grief that’s left her broken.

“I might die, and you're the only one I can tell...”

The Hollywood star reveals the harrowing details of the night family and friends rushed to her bedside as doctors fought to save her life.

How To Get Stronger Bones

Lifestyle choices, weight workouts and your hormones can all impact the risk of osteoporosis. Here’s how to build, and keep, healthy bones.

The Barbizon

The New York hotel that set women free

Who was that girl?

When she arrived in New York on her 18th birthday carrying $600 and a stolen camera, Alice Lee was looking for something. One month later, she’s an unidentified murder victim. But who was she?

The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021: Prince among men

He was born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, became a brilliant British naval officer, but chose love and a life of unfailing public service as the Queen’s devoted consort.

Mother's Day Quiz 2021

The annual school quiz night offers lessons for both parents and teachers alike.

The big breakfast debate

It used to be considered the most important meal of the day. Then it wasn’t. We asked senior scientist and dietician at CSIRO Dr Jane Bowen, a co-author of the new CSIRO Women’s Health & Nutrition Guide, to weigh in on our first meal of the day.

Urzila Carlson: A life well laughed

Our celebrated comedienne and author has a lot going on in her life, but she’ll always find the funny.

The upside of feeling down

“Don’t worry, be happy” was the anthem of an entire generation. Yet it could be that sadness, guilt, shame and the like – often branded as negative emotions – are the feelings that really get us there in the end.

Could she be innocent?

She has been called Australia’s worst female serial killer, but now some of the world’s most brilliant scientific minds say Kathleen Folbigg’s four children could have died of natural causes.

Carla Zampatti: Family always came first 1942-2021

Just before Christmas, Carla Zampatti invited The Weekly into her Sydney home for a deeply personal photo shoot with her daughters and five of her grandchildren. No one could have imagined that this joyous day would be the iconic fashion queen’s last major interview.

The Secret To A Healthier Brain

When it comes to maintaining brain health and warding off dementia, there are myriad things we’ve been told will help. But, says Dr Sanjay Gupta in this extract from his book Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, one of the most crucial steps is also one of the most enjoyable – spending time with others.

A Fraction Too Much Fiction

Eccentricities or misinformation? After the storming of the US Capitol, Samantha Trenoweth asks, how dangerous are conspiracy theories?

My Year Of Letting Go

For Susan Sarandon, 2020 was a year of finding joy in simple pleasures and learning to say goodbye. From the loss of her mother to the birth of a new grandchild, she looks back with Samantha Trenoweth.

The Frightening Danger Of Baby Food Fads

A baby in regional Victoria suffered such severe malnutrition that it led to permanent brain damage when her parents fed her on home-made formula and herbal tea. Genevieve Gannon investigates an extreme diet culture gone mad.

PIPPA WETZELL ‘It's about being a role model – not a supermodel!'

The chilled-out TVNZ presenter and mother-of-three has a refreshing attitude when it comes to giving life a fair go, writes Emma Clifton.