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‘My daughter is horrified by me!'

On the cusp of turning 50, Wentworth newcomer Jane Hall talks to Susan Horsburgh about letting go of her only child, staying (fiery) friends with her famous ex and dipping her toes into the dating pool again.

Not without MY BABY

As coronavirus forced international borders closed, hundreds of surrogate newborns were stranded without their parents on foreign soil. Genevieve Gannon meets one Australian couple who were prepared to risk everything to be at their baby’s birth.

PRINCESS ANNE “I've never been a city girl”

In a rare interview to celebrate her upcoming 70th birthday, HRH Princess Anne talks to Juliet Rieden about life as a farmer away from the royal beat, memories of Australia, riding with her grandchildren and why she chose not to give her children titles.

Shaun Micallef a sobering thought

Shaun Micallef is shining a light on the dark side of drinking. Now, for the first time, he tells Susan Horsburgh about the tragedy that inspired him.

LENA HORNE The voice of change

As the Black Lives Matter movement grips America – and the world – Chantal Walsh remembers a pioneering performer whose refusal to play by the rules would change the face of show business.

Royal dads

The delightful photos taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate Father’s Day offer a rare glimpse of family life behind palace walls, writes Juliet Rieden.

Holly go lightly

As muscular dystrophy takes hold of the bright and beautiful Holly Warland, she’s using her remaining strength to lobby for the right to die and to celebrate life. She tells Genevieve Gannon about her final fight.

FAMILY MAN

In the last 12 months, Ben Fordham has scored the biggest job in radio, lost his much-loved father to cancer, and he and wife Jodie Speers have welcomed their third bundle of joy. They invite Samantha Trenoweth into their home to recap a year of heartbreak, triumph and love.

DEBORAH HUTTON The scars that heal

When Deborah Hutton was rushed in for surgery on a facial skin cancer, she was shocked to hear it had been caught “just in time”. She tells Juliet Rieden about the wake-up call we all need to heed.

THE DEVIL INSIDE

Coercive abuse is common, can escalate to violence in a heartbeat, and can be lethal. One survivor shares her story with Genevieve Gannon in the hope it will shed light on warning signs and increase understanding.

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE KENNEDY CURSE

Is the Kennedy family unlucky or cursed? Neither, says author James Patterson, whose new book unlocks the truth. In a revealing interview he tells Juliet Rieden the answer is much closer to home.

What Judith did next...

For more than 30 years Judith Lucy has been making us laugh by candidly relating her stories of life’s disappointments, failures and hard-won triumphs. But, as Tiffany Dunk finds, there is a sensitive side to the ballsy comic as she embarks on a brand new journey.

Lessons from the country

Have you recently taken up jam making, or thought about getting a brood of chooks? Countrywoman Georgie Robertson muses on some lessons from the bush to help her city sisters when times are tough.

Marcia LANGTON SAINT OR SINNER

She’s gone to war with Andrew Bolt, been criticised for cosying up to right-wingers and miners, and she’s changed the face of Australia. Samantha Trenoweth gets personal with Marcia Langton.

The Queen SECRETS of her REIGN

In her 95th year, despite being in lockdown, Queen Elizabeth II is as present and powerful as ever. Juliet Rieden uncovers the courage, humour and intense loyalty of this inspirational leader for our times.

THE POWER OF isolation

From the fun of camping in the backyard to discovering what love truly means, some of our favourite stars tell Tiffany Dunk the lessons they’ve learnt during self-isolation.

Clean thinking

Some of us found solace in self-isolating, enjoying time for clearer thinking. For others, lockdown is slowing the mind too much. So how can we stay sharp for now and the future?

Hope in their hands

When 2020 was nominated as the International Year of the Nurse, no one knew how apt that would be, as COVID-19 wreaked havoc around the globe. Bronwyn Philips honours our nurses who bring healing, comfort and care.

Adventure on the HIGH SEAS

In the winter of 1969 Paulette Cooper embarked upon a mission to become the world’s first successful female cruise ship stowaway. What followed was seven days of action, adventure and daring before men in uniform finally arrived. But had she really been caught? Paulette recounts her unlikely tale to Tiffany Dunk.

The Housewife Vs The Feminists

As Australian stars Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne go head to head in the brilliant drama Mrs America, Juliet Rieden investigates the real women who inspired this sizzling feminist versus housewife battle for equal rights in the US.

Slow - cooked comfort

Make the most of your slow cooker this winter with our deliciously thrifty line-up of easy recipes.

Keep calm & carry on!

The royal family has always been a beacon in times of national crisis and today’s “firm” has answered the call with the whole family playing its part, writes Juliet Rieden.

This too shall pass

Changes in our life can be tough to cope with, whatever form they take. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel shares her guide for not only surviving but thriving in difficult times.

SUPREME SISTER

North Korean princess Kim Yo Jong is seen as the brains behind her tyrannical brother Kim Jong Un. Amid rumours of his failing health, Genevieve Gannon asks, could his sister be the next Supreme Ruler?

The great beauty myth

Dame Helen Mirren has been grappling with ideals of beauty and the exasperating ‘sexy’ tag since the beginning of her career, and as she approaches 75 she says it’s time to break free. Juliet Rieden reports.

Happy birthday!

For Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, turning five in the time of coronavirus proved to be all about giving back, writes Juliet Rieden.

Mother courage

Merle Thornton is a battler, an academic, an author and a woman who has made history. She and her screen star daughter Sigrid discuss their deep and complex mother-daughter bond with Jenny Brown.

I AM STRONG

These six inspiring women prove that physical and emotional strength are ageless as they smash records and conquer goals, Vicki Bramley discovers.

Family values

As families around the country retreated behind closed doors, new mum Samantha Hayes tells Phoebe Watt why she continued to put others first, no matter the personal risk.

Keeping It In The Family

As a starry-eyed teen, Jason Donovan became famous for his role on Neighbours. Now history appears to be repeating itself for his daughter Jemma. The pair tell Tiffany Dunk why the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.