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BEAUTY & THE BILLIONAIRE Inside the life of the world's most powerful couple
Meet Lauren Sánchez. The television journalist and helicopter pilot is responsible for not only upgrading Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ look from tech nerd to rap star but also influencing the magnate to pledge billions to fight climate change. With Bezos’ ear, and access to his fortune, all eyes are on the American media personality
Nicola Coughlan
The effervescent Irish actor is just getting started
THE power OF TWO
All it takes is one person to enact change, but as these extraordinary women have discovered, pairing up with a like-minded companion will help you on your way
THE SHADOW PANDEMIC
Two years after Covid-19 first swept the world, Australia’s frontline healthcare workers are burnt out and broken. Kathryn Madden reports on the alarming mental health crisis within our hospitals
THE WOMEN WHO MADE ME COURTNEY ACT
The award-winning drag queen celebrates three women who have influenced her life
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT...Spirituality
The British television presenter and author tells us how embracing spirituality can positively impact your mental health
BEIRUT BLAST The mothers fighting for justice
When a catastrophic ammonium nitrate explosion ripped through Beirut in August 2020, it killed more than 200 people, including 10 children. Sarah Copland’s son Isaac was one of them. Here, she writes about the mothers who are united in their anguish and quest for answers
Human movement
Where to catch cutting-edge dance by some of Australia’s most talented performers
BOOK CLUB
March’s must-read new releases
A WOMAN'S WORLD
Seeing life through a female gaze brings its own unique perspective. To mark International Women’s Day, we asked some of our favourite female photographers to share empowering images from around the globe
BRIGHT JEWEL
Everyone’s favourite Ozark money launderer is taking on the role of everyone’s favourite SoHo grifter and stealing the title of everyone’s favourite Hollywood It-girl along the way. Julia Garner is criminally good, writes Alley Pascoe
Independents' DAY
They’re doctors, CEOs, activists, teachers and journalists who are fed up with federal politics and are stepping up to contest the 2022 election as independent candidates. Meet the women who could change Australia
SPOTLIGHT ON Free SPIRIT
Louis Vuitton has launched a super-luxurious collection of fragrances that defy the rules and lift the spirits, writes Sally Hunwick
FUR-BABY BOOM
Millennials are taking the fur-baby phenomenon to the next level. But as Alley Pascoe reports, there’s a very good reason we’ve started to treat our pets like children
The COLLECTOR
In Sydney’s east, fashion designer Bianca Spender invites us into the private realm she fills with family mementos, memories and meaning
THE CASE for SAFE
Last year was a turning point for Australia as the #MeToo movement infiltrated federal politics, highlighting the ongoing issues of sexism and sexual harassment in the workplace. Despite calls for serious action, little has been done. Here, we join forces with seven high-profile women to continue the fight for change.
THE WOMEN WHO MADE ME JESSICA MAUBOY
The award-winning artist looks back at her earliest influences
THE ultimate FRAGRANCE GUIDE
Seeking a new perfume? We’ve rounded up scents created for the season, as well as expert-approved tips for finding your favourite warmweather fragrance.
HERE & NOW
OUR PICK OF THIS MONTH’S MUST-HAVES
BOOK CLUB
Prepare to be blown away by these biting releases
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT. . . AUSTRALIA DAY
The lawyer, activist and Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman explains why January 26 could be a day of healing
THE FUTURE IS FLUID
Bold, boundary-breaking, binary-busting looks are currently taking the spotlight. But degendered fashion is more than just a fad, promoting inclusivity and tackling toxic masculinity one dress at a time, writes Kathryn Madden
Whitney HOUSTON
Phenomenal and powerful, Whitney Houston’s voice was her ticket to the history books. But the 10th anniversary of her death is a haunting reminder of the dark side that comes with global adoration.
THE CREATION OF Kristen
A child star who experienced the intense glare of fame as a teen, Kristen Stewart knew exactly what to draw on in her portrayal of Princess Diana. No wonder, then, that the film is set to earn the actress her first Oscar nomination.
The BODY & her TEMPLE
Wellness and style are interwoven at Elle Macpherson’s air-filled Florida home
THE BIG ISSUE
Systemic fat-phobia in medicine has led to poor healthcare for maligned and maltreated overweight women for decades. Now, they are fighting back for their right to quality treatment.
PERIOD POWER
Once a taboo topic, women are now shaking off the stigma associated with menstruation and are instead learning to sync their cycle for empowerment and optimum output. But does period hacking really work or is it just another wellness craze? Courtney Thompson finds out
GONE GIRL
Tennis player Peng Shuai is the latest high-profile case embroiled in China’s ongoing campaign of censorship. But what does the saga tell us about Beijng’s grip on power?
FLOWER POWER
Chanel heralds a new era in its skincare offering, with a collection that promises luxury and clean beauty in equal measure.
AUSTRALIAN STORY
While refugees may often be afforded better opportunites in Australia, our country is all the richer for their immense contribution. Women from three refugee families share their experiences with Dilvin Yasa