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This AMERICAN LIFE
The Australian Women's Weekly

This AMERICAN LIFE

A woman’s right to decide what happens to her own body has just taken a massive dive in modern America. The Weekly investigates the Roe v. Wade debate.

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9 mins  |
August 2022
Camilla The down-to-earth Duchess
The Australian Women's Weekly

Camilla The down-to-earth Duchess

EXCLUSIVE 75th birthday interview - As she celebrates her 75th birthday, the Duchess of Cornwall talks to The Weekly about her simple country childhood, losing her mother, lessons from Prince Philip, why speeches terrify her and becoming Queen Consort.

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10+ mins  |
August 2022
Thank you, Your Majesty
The Australian Women's Weekly

Thank you, Your Majesty

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Britain presented a profound and witty tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s historic 70-year reign. Following fears for the sovereign’s health, it also underlined the future of this monarchy, as four generations stood side by side.

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6 mins  |
July 2022
Interview - Leila McKinnon Doing it for the kids
The Australian Women's Weekly

Interview - Leila McKinnon Doing it for the kids

Floods, a broken knee, homeschooling and the loss of significant family and friends has failed to dull the Australian Ninja Warrior co-host's lust for life.

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9 mins  |
July 2022
Sam Neill - 'I'm writing a new chapter'
The Australian Women's Weekly

Sam Neill - 'I'm writing a new chapter'

He might just be New Zealand's most famous export, his film and television projects as diverse as they are acclaimed. Yet, despite being in demand, Sam Neill's latest project is far closer to home.

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8 mins  |
July 2022
Easy moves to beat back pain
The Australian Women's Weekly

Easy moves to beat back pain

There's practical stuff you can do at home to help case discomfort, says fitness guru Annie Deadman.

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3 mins  |
July 2022
Ita - Believe in yourself
The Australian Women's Weekly

Ita - Believe in yourself

She's a national treasure with a thrilling zest for life that, at 80, is as irrepressible as ever. Here, Ita Buttrose reflects on the childhood that shaped her, the meaning of love and shares what she really thought when she was picked for Chair of the ABC.

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10+ mins  |
July 2022
MAGGIE'S WINTER STABLE
The Australian Women's Weekly

MAGGIE'S WINTER STABLE

This month, pull up a seat as Maggie Beer shares her favourite warming winter meals, plus two stunning desserts showcasing the best of winter produce.

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9 mins  |
July 2022
Girls can do anything
The Australian Women's Weekly

Girls can do anything

Beloved author and parenting expert Maggie Dent says girls deserve to be healthy, happy and heard.

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6 mins  |
July 2022
HAPPY SAILING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!
The Australian Women's Weekly

HAPPY SAILING DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!

Excitement is building as cruising gets back into full swing, bringing with it new experiences and new ports of call. Here's a selection of what passengers can look forward to.

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4 mins  |
July 2022
Cooking class - Brown butter bliss
The Australian Women's Weekly

Cooking class - Brown butter bliss

This month we give the classic pound cake a sweet and nutty twist, and show you step-by-step how to perfect brown butter.

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2 mins  |
July 2022
BACK TO BILOELA at last
The Australian Women's Weekly

BACK TO BILOELA at last

Meet Priya, Nades and their girls, the Sri Lankan family who, for four years, were shunted from pillar to post by the Australian government. And meet the Queensland country town that fought a David and Goliath battle to get them back.

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10+ mins  |
July 2022
What do these women have in common?
The Australian Women's Weekly

What do these women have in common?

Housing crisis

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
Stranger danger
The Australian Women's Weekly

Stranger danger

Ellis Gunn had survived a lot, including a violent past, and come out the other side tough and positive. But when she started being stalked by a stranger, her world unravelled.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
The day my world changed
The Australian Women's Weekly

The day my world changed

In 2018, Selma Blair learned the truth about the mysterious health issue she'd battled, along with alcoholism and depression, for decades. In an exclusive extract from Mean Baby, the actress relives the moment she was told she had MS and how it would change her life.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
The Queen Devoted to your service
The Australian Women's Weekly

The Queen Devoted to your service

As Britain's longest-reigning monarch through good times and bad, Queen Elizabeth II has proved a role model for generations past, present and future.

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7 mins  |
June 2022
The REAL story of the DRUG GRANNIES
The Australian Women's Weekly

The REAL story of the DRUG GRANNIES

The incredible tale of two American women who unwittingly became drug mules and were convicted and jailed in Australia.

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10 mins  |
June 2022
My baby was stolen from me
The Australian Women's Weekly

My baby was stolen from me

At the notorious Magdalene home for wayward girls in Brisbane, Lily McDonald's newborn baby was wrenched from her arms forever and so began one mother's crusade for justice that ultimately led to a national apology. Ten years later, Lily tells the whole story.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
The Pirate's daughter
The Australian Women's Weekly

The Pirate's daughter

Collette Dinnigan made her name creating beautiful clothes for the Paris runways. Now she has a new life creating beautiful things closer to home.

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10+ mins  |
June 2022
Inside the 'Windsor bubble'
The Australian Women's Weekly

Inside the 'Windsor bubble'

She's The Queen's dressmaker and confidante, and during COVID isolated with Her Majesty in Windsor Castle. In this new chapter of her memoir, Angela Kelly reveals the quiet joys and private heartache of that time.

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8 mins  |
June 2022
The C word
The Australian Women's Weekly

The C word

Some of Australia's most brilliant brains are unlocking the secrets of cancer to find new ways to prevent and treat a disease that affects many thousands of lives every year, and the good news is that there is hope. Here we highlight a few of the most promising developments.

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7 mins  |
June 2022
Desert sounds
The Australian Women's Weekly

Desert sounds

The Donovans were just an average suburban family until 15-year-old Steve was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and in their quest to raise funds for a cure, they fell in love with the desert. Now, their outback music festivals give joy to thousands of Aussie revellers every year.

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6 mins  |
June 2022
Lamb shanks Italian-style
The Australian Women's Weekly

Lamb shanks Italian-style

Slow cooking is so effortless - the cooking takes time, but the prep is super-fast. These shanks are full of flavour and melt-in-the-mouth delicious!

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1 min  |
June 2022
In a class of their own
The Australian Women's Weekly

In a class of their own

Meet the women behind the renaissance in Australian wool.

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4 mins  |
June 2022
Cooking class Latticed pie crust
The Australian Women's Weekly

Cooking class Latticed pie crust

A perfect apple pie is like a warm hug, with sweet flaky pastry woven into a beautiful lattice pattern.

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2 mins  |
June 2022
The motherhood match
The Australian Women's Weekly

The motherhood match

It takes sacrifice, passion and dedication to become an elite athlete, So why do so many women quit their sports careers in their prime to have a family? A new generation of female athletes is looking to change all that.

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10 mins  |
May 2022
“I have 5.8 million followers on TikTok!
The Australian Women's Weekly

“I have 5.8 million followers on TikTok!

At 95, Hui Jin Wang proves age is no barrier when it comes to finding influencer fame.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
The last goodbye
The Australian Women's Weekly

The last goodbye

With Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation before the NSW parliament and a battle raging between advocates and opponents, The Weekly meets three people whose emotional real-life experiences have put them at the heart of the debate.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
THE HUMAN COST OF WAR
The Australian Women's Weekly

THE HUMAN COST OF WAR

As their beloved nation is pummelled by Russian bombs, families fear they may never see each other again.

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5 mins  |
May 2022
You can't keep a good Woman down
The Australian Women's Weekly

You can't keep a good Woman down

At 14, Leah Purcell was in an abusive relationship, at 17 she was pregnant and at 18 she hit rock bottom. But the women in Leah's family sit tall in the saddle, and their example inspired her to push through to become an award-winning actor, director, writer, and like them, a woman of courage.

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10 mins  |
May 2022