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“This is the most shameful letter I have written”

When Ella Ward was diagnosed with a rare cancer and told it was probably terminal, she began writing to her young daughter so she could still provide some mothering if she were no longer around. In an extract from her book, 27 Letters to my Daughter, Ward strips herself bare and admits to a lifetime of hating her body

Dreaming BIG

Rebecca Judd went all in for the renovation of her family home. The result is an effervescent haven she never wants to leave

MANE GAME FULL potential

Hair looking blah no matter what products you throw at it? It might be time to change tack and take on a new supplement created specifically for thinning, lacklustre hair

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