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Anxious? Exhausted? Irritable?
It might be perimenopause Baffling, debilitating symptoms in our 40s could signal “the change before the change”, reports Vicki Bramley.
Valerie TAYLOR “I've been blessed”
At 83, Valerie Taylor has survived close encounters with the most dangerous sharks on the planet but she brushes them off as mere trifles. Valerie’s most terrifying encounter, she reveals exclusively to Jenny Brown, was with breast cancer.
Tomorrow Will Be Wonderful
Rock poet Patti Smith and her daughter, Jesse, chat with Samantha Trenoweth about love, family, and riding the storms of life.
The Odd Couple
He’s the flamboyant, best-selling novelist and former politician who famously spent two years in jail. She’s the cool chemistry don who miraculously stood by his side. William Langley meets Jeffrey and Mary Archer in their stunning London home.
The Cult Of Community
They raised eyebrows with their old-fashioned dress, strict vows and radical lifestyle. But, as Jenny Brown reports, the Bruderhof sect in rural NSW has not only flourished, it’s won the hearts and minds of the local community.
Little Town, Big Hearts
A Queensland community promises unwavering support for the family of Tamil asylum seekers.
She Was My Angel
Shelly Braieoux grew up a Jehovah’s Witness, where elders were to be trusted, obeyed, even feared. Yet somehow she summoned the courage to call the police and report her father’s abuse. Genevieve Gannon meets Shelly and the now lifelong friend who returned that call.
Separated At Birth
Carol Maney was drugged and her child was taken from her at birth, and that was just one incident in generations of family trauma. Now she speaks with Susan Chenery about family secrets and lies, and her quest to find her lost brothers.
My Journey To The Light
Elly Symons lost her 27-year-old son, Samuel, to brain cancer last year. She talks exclusively with Michael Sheather about Samuel’s resilience in the face of death and her path through grief to healing.
In Living colour
When Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson met, the connection was instant. They’ve stood by each other through weddings, funerals, fires and near-fatal disasters. And on the way, writes Samantha Trenoweth, they’ve changed Australian fashion, and each other.
Escape From The Hermit Kingdom
Four women who risked everything to escape the brutality and secrecy of Kim Jong-Un’s North Korea speak exclusively with Paola Totaro in London.
Against All Odds
At 36, a health crisis saw Jolene Anderson given the news that she may never have children of her own. But, three years on, the popular Australian actress exclusively tells Tiffany Dunk she’s proved the experts wrong.
A Place To Call Home
Growing up she changed schools 16 times in fewer years as her father pursued a career in the Australian Army. Now, Erin Molan tells Tiffany Dunk she’s finally found the stability she’s always longed for.
My Spiritual Home
Di Morrissey returns to WA’s Kimberley coast, the scene of some of her finest fiction and a place that still lives in her heart
How To Manage Menopause
Professor Kerryn Phelps reveals her menopause journey and the latest advice on HRT, herbal medicines and other medications for relieving symptoms.
Fertility Miracle "I thought I'd Never Be A Mum"
The drugs used to treat breast cancer can be life-savers, but they have devastating effects on women’s ovaries. Yet there is a drug which is giving hope to women who want a baby after chemo.
Portrait Of A Marriage
She was a smitten 21-year-old Princess, he was a dashing 26-year-old naval lieutenant and, 70 years on, their love is stronger than ever.
The Power Of Love - The Diana Effect
On August 31, it will be 20 years since the premature death of Diana, Princess of Wales, rocked the world. In a poignant and insightful tribute, royal biographer Christopher Wilson investigates Diana’s legacy and her continued inspiration and influence on her boys, Princes William and Harry.
Richard Gere Finds Happiness
He’s one of Hollywood’s favourite leading men, but his recent movie Norman is a complete change of direction and already being Oscar-touted. Chrissy Iley meets the enigmatic Richard Gere and discovers the secret to his inner calm.
The Battle For Colleen Mccullough's Fortune
She was a best-selling author who was larger than life, yet even in death Colleen McCullough is having the last laugh. As Sue Smethurst reports, the battle between her husband and a university over her will is set to be one hell of a story.
Dior In Australia - The Fashions Made us Happy Again
As a new exhibition celebrates 70 years of Christian Dior, Susan Horsburgh looks back at the thrilling early days of the design house and talks to Dior model June Dally-Watkins about its special relationship with Australia and The Weekly.
Seize The Day
Our busy, modern-day lifestyle has robbed us of the joy of spontaneity. Melissa Field finds out why embracing the unplanned will feed your soul.
Our African Tree Change
The Fennessy family moved from Melbourne to Namibia to help save giraffes from extinction. Samantha Trenoweth reports on how they are bringing up two resilient children on the savanna.
A Vision In White
Soft, sculptural tailoring, modern flourishes and pure, pristine white silk with an ephemeral lustre were the defining features of the most anticipated gown of the year.
Lisa Curry I Married My King
Olympic swimmer Lisa Curry has married Elvis entertainer (her “burning love”) Mark Tabone. And they invited Susan Chenery along to their romantic country hideaway on their wedding day.
The Song Of Water
Water features aren’t simply ornamental – they’re also relaxing and good for your soul. Jackie French picks the best for your backyard and home.
Ice In Her Veins
When many teenagers aren’t allowed to walk to school, 16-year-old Jade Hameister has become the youngest person to cross the North and South Poles.
Jacinda Aredern: Yes, I Can Be Prime Minister And A Mother
She’s 37, having a baby and one of the youngest leaders in the world today. Juliet Rieden meets the extraordinary New Zealand Prime Minister who is shattering glass ceilings at an inspiring rate, even with morning sickness.
Love, Courage And The Women Who Made Me
At just 26, Natasha Stott Despoja strode into Parliament House in her Doc Martens boots with a head full of idealism. By the time she left, writes Samantha Trenoweth, Natasha was the youngest-ever leader of a political party and a catalyst for change.
The Ride Of Your Life?
A spate of deaths and serious injuries from joy flights in recent months has made many people wonder if the thrill of a lifetime is worth risking your life.