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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
Mum's the word
The Australian Women's Weekly

Mum's the word

As Mother's Day approaches, Pat reflects on motherhood through the generations.

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3 mins  |
May 2022
Like mother, like daughter
The Australian Women's Weekly

Like mother, like daughter

Carer, protector, guide or friend, our mothers shape who we become. This Mother's Day, we meet six mothers and their daughters, who continue to inspire and enrich each other's lives.

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10 mins  |
May 2022
King of the Cross
The Australian Women's Weekly

King of the Cross

He rubbed shoulders with captains of industry and heads of government, with celebrities, criminals and ASIO spies. He was suspected of murder, and known as Mr Sin. But, behind the lurid legend, who was the real the real Abe Saffron

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
Finding my feet again - Julie goodwin
The Australian Women's Weekly

Finding my feet again - Julie goodwin

As she returns to the MasterChef kitchen for a season of Fans & Favourites, newly-minted grandmother Julie Goodwin reveals the precious gifts that have given her another lease on life.

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9 mins  |
May 2022
AFTER THE RAIN...
The Australian Women's Weekly

AFTER THE RAIN...

In Coraki in the flood-ravaged Northern Rivers of NSW, The Weekly meets a team of veterans offering hope and healing while salvaging homes and lives.

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7 mins  |
May 2022
The Social Lives of Animals
The Australian Women's Weekly

The Social Lives of Animals

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
“GRIEF IS THE PRICE OF LOVE -Dame Quentin Bryce
The Australian Women's Weekly

“GRIEF IS THE PRICE OF LOVE -Dame Quentin Bryce

When her husband Michael died just over a year ago, Dame Quentin Bryce lost her soulmate of close to 60 years. In a deeply personal interview, the former Governor-General talks to The Weekly about tackling the isolation of grieſ, nature's magical healing power and the special project she and Michael were working on together.

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10+ mins  |
May 2022
The School for Good Mothers
The Australian Women's Weekly

The School for Good Mothers

Product Review

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2 mins  |
May 2022
The bookshelf ... dive into the latest page-turners
The Australian Women's Weekly

The bookshelf ... dive into the latest page-turners

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
Strangers I Know
The Australian Women's Weekly

Strangers I Know

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
The Murder Rule
The Australian Women's Weekly

The Murder Rule

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
Storytime
The Australian Women's Weekly

Storytime

Product Review

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2 mins  |
May 2022
Mother's Boy
The Australian Women's Weekly

Mother's Boy

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
Joan is Okay
The Australian Women's Weekly

Joan is Okay

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
Only Birds Above
The Australian Women's Weekly

Only Birds Above

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022
HOW TO FIND SKIN BALANCE
The Australian Women's Weekly

HOW TO FIND SKIN BALANCE

For a vital, healthy complexion, focus on skincare formulas and treatments that reduce redness and even out blotches.

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4 mins  |
May 2022
Great Reads
The Australian Women's Weekly

Great Reads

Product Review

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1 min  |
May 2022