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Bright stars in a rugged land

The hot, dusty opal fields around Lightning Ridge in outback NSW have traditionally been a man's world. Now The Weekly meets the women who have been struck by opal fever.

The gift of life

Maureen Elliott had just months to live when she went on St Vincent's Hospital's transplant list. Thirty years on she's one of the longest living heart-lung transplant recipients in the world.

An uncaged heart

After more than two years in Iranian jails, Kylie Moore-Gilbert has forged a new life that's brimming with love, and a determination to help others who have been wrongfully imprisoned.

The woman behind The King

As Sofia Coppola's biopic Priscilla readies to hit screens, we look back at the early life and great love of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley.

Say hello to the Cockatoo cake

When we put a call-out to our readers for their best children's cakes we were inundated with recipes, and this clever cockatoo was ahead of the flock.

The French revolution

Dawn French quit her sketch show because she felt so ugly. Now the \"roly-poly comedian\" wants us all to stop fretting about our faults. She talks body image, surviving the 1980s and owning her mistakes.

Trump's women

Will it be the jailhouse or the White House for Donald Trump this year? The women in his life could make all the difference.

Can you buy a good night's sleep?

Forty per cent of Australians have trouble sleeping, and the market has responded with a mind-boggling array of sleep aids. But do any of them actually work? The Weekly goes in search of slumber.

Standing strong in a storm

A little over a year ago, 15-year-old Perth boy Cassius Turvey died after being beaten by strangers on his way home from school, and in the aftermath his mother’s call for peace united the nation. The Weekly meets Mechelle Turvey, WA’s inspiring Australian of the Year.

REBECCA GIBNEY “I feel very much at ease in my own skin”

The beloved actress chats exclusively with The Weekly about family life, empty nesting, and the contentment and hard-won self-acceptance she's found with the passing years.

Barbra Streisand – No Regrets

Barbra Streisand writes candidly about her loves and losses in her must-read new memoir. Here, she talks about a fleeting, heady relationship with handsome Miami Vice star Don Johnson.

Merry macadamias

Delightful, delicious edible presents from your kitchen to please everyone! These sweet and spicy nuts are great for snacking and add a crunchy burst of flavour to sprinkle over salads and desserts.

Season's greetings

Despite decades of practice, Christmas still sneaks up and surprises the best of us.

Finding grace at Christmas

At this time of year, joy, anxiety, frustration and loneliness co-exist in the emotional holiday melting pot - but it's also when, more than ever, experiencing awe connects us, explains Julia Baird.

The little koala that could

When Albert was five months old, no one was sure whether he'd live to see Christmas. But thanks to 'koala whisperer' Hayley Shute, he's thriving.

Rewriting a GREEK TRAGEDY

The children and grandchildren of deposed King Constantine II of Greece have wealth, beauty and fame, and are some of Europe's most glamorous royals. But they do not have a kingdom... yet.

'NEXT CHRISTMAS I'LL BE a married woman!'

Sophie Delezio is ready to celebrate the holiday season with her best friend and fiancé, Joseph, after a year that's seen an engagement, a move to a new home and another critical surgery.

Marcia Hines - 'There's more to life than we know'

In a fascinating, heartfelt conversation with The Weekly, Marcia Hines shares the moments in life that have moved her heart and soul.

The joy of seeing Diana again

I thought Watching TV hit The Crown delve into the last months of Diana's life in its final season would feel exploitative and ghoulish in fact it was healing.

Bus crash tragedy - 'WE WON'T LET THIS HAPPEN AGAIN'

Ten people's lives were lost in the devastating Hunter Valley bus crash in June. Now, facing Christmas without loved ones, three parents speak to The Weekly about their quest for a safer world.

The land of Christmas kindness

Twelve months ago, flash floods tore through the Cabonne district in central western NSW. Now, as they ready themselves for Christmas, locals are thankful for good neighbours, second chances and new beginnings.

Pavlova perfection

Mastering the perfect pavlova is a skill for life! With our tips and secret ingredient, you can create a sumptuous dessert that has a delicately crisp outer shell with a soft marshmallow interior.

Salad stars

These summer side salads are a fresh and vibrant addition to any casual (or not so casual) gathering.

Golden glazed ham

Done right, glazing takes ham from a humble stand-by to a show-stopping centrepiece on the Christmas table, adding layers of flavour along the way.

Celebrate with Maggie

Christmas is a time for family and friends to enjoy delicious food. Maggie Beer shares plenty of advice for stress-free entertaining and shows how to celebrate this special time of year with panache and joy.

Craft for the kids

Get your little ones into the spirit of Christmas by making some simple, colourful, homemade decorations for your tree, dining table or gifts. You'll be making memories, too.

ZARA TINDALL- 'Lessons I will teach my girls'

Mother-guilt, precious moments with the late Queen and the fun of the Magic Millions - Zara and Mike Tindall talk to The Weekly as they prepare to head Down Under.

Chrissie Swan - 'It's a whole new era for me'

With her kids entering their own new life stages and a career that has never been stronger, next year Chrissie Swan is preparing to do something out of the ordinary: She's doing something just for herself.

Little big miracles

Katrina Kirk was just 26 when a cancer diagnosis shattered her most cherished dreams. But a pioneering Australian medical treatment gave her a chance at motherhood, making this a very special Christmas for Katrina, husband Steve and their longed-for daughter, Layla.

the Christmas spirit

At home, with friends, or flying solo, the festive season is a time to embrace the people and places you hold most dear. We check in with some of our favourite celebs to see what their holidays have in store.