CATEGORIES

Through the ringer

In the Northern Territory’s dry season, Liz Cook has one of the most dangerous jobs on Earth – wild cattle and buffalo ringing. She shares her unlikely journey with Tiffany Dunk.

David CAMPBELL - The family business

He’s conquered the stage, produced hit records and is a fan favourite on morning TV. But as David Campbell tells Tiffany Dunk, his latest project is one that pays tribute to his biggest triumph – being a dad.

DAWN FRENCH “I always just wanted to be happy”

In a powerful interview, Dawn French talks to Alice Bedford about motherhood, marriage, losing her parents and the joy of working with best pal Jennifer Saunders on the new film version of Death on the Nile.

CROWN PRINCE FAMILY Winning hearts & minds

They are the most influential family in Denmark, and increasingly Crown Princess Mary is making dynamic and passionate use of her royal platform at home and on the world stage. Juliet Rieden charts how the girl from Tassie has become a Princess of purpose.

Chloë McCARDEL SAVED BY THE Sea

Marathon swimmer Chloë McCardel has faced unimaginable challenges, both in the ocean and on land. She tells Genevieve Gannon about her most harrowing struggle, and how she hopes her honesty will bring hope to other women who are living through domestic abuse.

Briana Collins - For the love of Gran

Bri Collins devised a revolutionary way to defend the environment and is helping young Queenslanders take Clive Palmer’s company to court – and it’s all thanks to her courageous grandmother, writes Samantha Trenoweth.

Thrill Of The Wildflower Chase

Sooner or later, every Australian should immerse themselves in the splendour of Western Australia’s wildflower season. Amanda Kendle ventures out into the wide pink, yellow, white and blue yonder.

Turia Pitt - “In Times Of Crisis, Shine A Light”

In the first weeks of this year, Turia Pitt gave birth to a book, a baby and a brand new social enterprise, all while bushfires raged around her, triggering traumatic memories. Samantha Trenoweth meets this no-nonsense Aussie hero and the family that fills her world with love.

Jane Fonda - “I'm Still A Work In Progress”

At 82, activist and award-winning actor Jane Fonda tells Juliet Rieden she’s finally embracing what she calls “the whole Jane” without husbands or lovers to please.

The Enduring Spirit Of Maria Venuti

Beloved singer Maria Venuti disappeared from stage and screen after she suffered a massive stroke in 2016. But, as Genevieve Gannon discovers, with the support of her loving daughter Bianca, she’s planning a comeback.

Jane Harper's Secrets From The Deep

The Survivors – the fourth thriller from Jane Harper, the bestselling author of The Dry – sees a body on a beach, a sunken wreck, a missing girl and a whole heap of secrets in a Tasmanian seaside town.

Naturally clean

Blend herbal oils, salts and pantry items to create sweet-smelling sprays and scrubs.

Land of the giants

A return to the days of the hunter-gatherer caused unexpected chaos in the Blair home.

DOUBLE DUTY spaces

As we get used to spending more time in our homes, we’re all looking to get extra use out of rooms. Peter Griffiths uncovers ideas for doubling up on them.

Budget basics

Building a solid foundation leads not only to financial security, but overall happiness. Financial planner Canna Campbell gives us a crash course on writing a winning budget.

Animal crackers

The kids might have left home, but they keep bringing home strays, as our columnist found out.

Hermione Norris: ‘My Children Are My Greatest Gift'

With a lead role in a new Aussie drama and a marriage that arguably had its genesis on our shores, Hermione Norris tells Jenny Brown that Australia has given her plenty to be thankful for.

To Catch A Love Thief

When a Kansas woman starting blogging about her con-artist husband, she discovered he’d amassed many more victims – and wives. They joined forces with a bounty hunter to bring the swindler down. Genevieve Gannon reports

Into The Light Aminata Conteh-Biger

After being brutally kidnapped by rebel soldiers in Sierra Leone’s war, Aminata Conteh Biger escaped to Australia. Now this courageous trailblazer is helping to save mothers and babies in her hometown, writes Juliet Rieden.

Rebecca Gibney “I'm Very Much For The Sisterhood”

In 1994, a role came around that changed Rebecca Gibney’s life. And as she steps back into Jane Halifax’s shoes, she tells Tiffany Dunk how the project that saw her plunge into a spiralling breakdown also brought a lifelong love.

Harry & Meghan The Real Story

The authors of the explosive Harry and Meghan biography, Finding Freedom, tell Juliet Rieden how they uncovered the truth behind the headlines and why friends and aides were at such pains to set the record straight

Secrets Of The Family Tree

Do-it-yourself DNA tests are a popular hobby. For some the results are predictable, for others they’re a revelation. Genevieve Gannon meets historian Rose Overberg, who followed clues from her own test to find her biological father, and now helps others do the same.

“My story isn't over yet”

Every day Sam Bloom longs for the surf-loving woman she used to be before a tragic accident injured her spinal cord. But the unstoppable love of her husband and sons, plus a remarkable friendship with an injured magpie, made her want to live again, she tells Juliet Rieden.

Forged in flames

When fire ravaged eastern Australia last summer, Shane Fitzsimmons was the steady, resolute, compassionate voice that saw us through. Samantha Trenoweth meets the former NSW RFS Commissioner and his family on their very personal quest for resilience and recovery.

THE Reading room

Literary fiction

Spring FORWARD

A new season has arrived, so why not give your skin a spring clean to bring back the sparkle? Juliette Winter explains how to tackle pigmentation, pores and fine lines for a gorgeous glow.

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.

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.

Jane Hall - 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.

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.