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Solving The Riddle Of Pelvic Pain

There is hope for women with a debilitating condition that can cause misery for sufferers, says Professor Kerryn Phelps.

Taking On The Boys

Clementine Ford is one of the boldest and most influential voices in fourth-wave feminism. Samantha Trenoweth meets a woman who wants to incite schoolgirls to revolution and create a world that will not destroy her son.

Playing By Heart

Noni Hazlehurst chats with Susan Horsburgh about sexual harassment in the ’70s, empty nest syndrome, the joys of being single and finding the humanity in every character’s heart.

Opposites Attract

Georgie Parker chats with Samantha Trenoweth about fall in love, motherhood, and the operation that gave her a new lease on life at 53.

When The Ones You Love Hurt You The Most​​​​​​​

Elderly Australians are being neglected and abused by those who are closest to them. Susan Chenery finds that the financial abuse of older Australians very often begins at home.

Tracy Grimshaw "I'm Not Crippled By Shyness"

TV’s Tracy Grimshaw has finally found happiness, contentment and a sense of belonging in her life away from the small screen. Tracy tells Michael Sheather how she is basking in the peace and tranquillity of her rural property, yet still has a good social life –and how finding love is always a possibility.

Puppy Love

A close encounter with an uncommunicative parrot gives Pat McDermott pause for thought. Could it be time for a new puppy?

The Tudor Queen

As she releases her latest tale of greed, romance and bloody deeds from King Henry VIII’s court, best-selling author Philippa Gregory talks to Juliet Rieden about 30 years of historical fiction and picks her ultimate dinner party guests.

A Free Spirit

Last month, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark lost the love of her life. But who was the raffish, unconventional, at once charming and grouchy, Prince Henrik? William Langley investigates.

Smart, Sassy And A Secret Softie

 As she reluctantly turns 50, Sunrise newsreader Natalie Barr opens up to Genevieve Gannon about fears, family and why she can’t stop crying...

Aung San Fall From Grace

Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the coveted Nobel Peace Prize, knows too well what it is like to be persecuted. So why is the political leader of Myanmar allowing hundreds of thousands of Rohingyan Muslims to be driven from their country in what the UN describes as “ethnic cleansing”? William Langley investigates.

A Long Way From Home

Sajeda, her husband, Nayim, and their six children are Rohingya refugees. They fled the violence of Myanmar and braved a terrifying ordeal at sea but, they tell Samantha Trenoweth, they are slowly finding a new sense of hope in Australia.

Barney & Kada The Power Of Us

Barney Miller, a quadriplegic, and his wife Kada refuse to accept limitations on how they live. Barney not only stood for his bride at their wedding but together, they tell Sue Smethurst, they are looking to a life of surfing, songs and, one day, a family.

Dream Weaver

Renowned artist Rene Kulitja is one of the busiest women in Australia, and her mission is to build bridges between vastly different worlds, writes Samantha Trenoweth.

How A Magpie Helped A Family Heal

Sam and Cameron Bloom were on an adventure in Thailand with their three boys in 2013 when tragedy struck. The family was on a rooftop terrace and Sam leaned against the safety rail – unaware its supports had rotted away. She crashed to the concrete two storeys below, shattering two vertebrae in her spine and losing the use of her legs. Sam slipped into a dark depression. As Cameron tells Genevieve Gannon, salvation came in the form of a scruffy little bird named Penguin.

A Foot In The Door

Imagine investing in the lucrative housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne for less than $100. It is possible, writes Money founding editor, Pam Walkley.

Ocean Cruising In Asia

As the cruise scene in Asia hots up, Sally Macmillan discovers some enticing trips that are both scenic and serene, offering bustling cities and sacred sites.

Home Hints

Georgina Bitcon gives clever tips on keeping kids’ bath toys mould-free, getting squeaks out of floorboards, drying woollens and more, plus a reader's prize hint.

“My Country Childhood Made Me​​​​​​​ Who I Am” 

Dame Quentin Bryce was raised in remote, rural Ilfracombe and has a deep love of the bush. On a trip down memory lane she takes Juliet Rieden to the landmark town of Winton, where her parents met, and talks to the proud locals who wouldn’t live anywhere else.

“I'm better in my skin at 50”​​​​​​​

Tina Arena has been performing since she was a six year old and has seen it all – Harvey Weinstein, loss, love and superstardom in Europe. And now back in Australia with her partner and son, she’s finally ready to take on the most challenging and thrilling role of her career, she tells Juliet Rieden. 

Celebrating “My Man”

Tiaras and medals dazzled, and Crown Princess Mary gave thanks to the love who “swept me off my feet”, as Denmark wished Crown Prince Frederik a happy 50th birthday. Juliet Rieden reports.

Tantrums And Tiaras​​​​​​​

The reign in Spain is facing its most thunderous forecast yet, as commoner Queen Letizia elbows her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía, aside in a right royal rumpus pitching the old guard against the new world order. William Langley investigates.

Getting Away With Murder

Since Lois Roberts (right) vanished from the side of a road in 1998, her twin sister, Rhoda (left), has never stopped looking for justice. Susan Chenery reports on this brutal murder in the NSW Northern Rivers and asks why Lois’ killer has never been found.

Women Of The Outback

Some have thousands of years of history here; others blew in just a decade ago but the red dust has seeped into their veins. Samantha Trenoweth meets six women who have made Central Australia their home.

All You Need Is Love

Emma Watkins, the Yellow Wiggle, speaks with Ruth Hessey about the secret weapon in her recovery from acute endometriosis – her mother, Kathryn.

All Aboard The Royal Love Train

On her royal tour debut the elegant, gentle Duchess of Sussex touched down with a wonderful surprise and left having revolutionised the monarchy. Juliet Rieden gives the inside story on Meghan and Harry’s dramatic group hug.

People In Long, Happy Marriages Tell A Lot Of BS

As an actress she often plays posh ladies in frocks, but privately Emma Thompson is loud, angry and radical. William Langley talks to the British Dame about the secret to a happy marriage and her heartbreaking new role.

I Found A Secret Window Into Happiness

Australia’s favourite funny lady, Julia Morris, has a revealing chat with Jenny Brown about the freedom she’s found at 50, the importance of raising two strong girls, and the personal encounter with sexual harassment that left her speechless.

Love, Loss And Diamonds

She lost first her homeland, then her husband and finally her son, but Frauke Bolten-Boshammer rebuilt her life from a patch of barren red earth. Sue Smethurst meets the inspiring diamond queen of Kununurra.

Malala Turns 21

She’s a global icon and an Oxford student who still takes her washing home. In the lead-up to Malala’s first trip Down Under, Christina Lamb joins her humanitarian mission, and 21st birthday celebrations, in Brazil.