Bindi, the Jungle Girl: Echindas
Pick up a copy of the December issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly to read more about this endangered species of tiger and see below for information on how to ask Bindi your most pressing wildlife questions. Australia Zoo is doing all it can to save endangered species of tigers, writes Bindi Irwin, and she […]
60 seconds with Sonia Kruger
Dancing with the Stars presenter, ballroom dancer Tina Sparkle in the Aussie smash hit movie Strictly Ballroom, entertainment reporter and all-round Australian icon, Sonia Kruger talks to The Weekly in our 60 second celebrity grill! If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My inability to take anything seriously. All-time favourite […]
*A Question of Death*
Exclusive extract from A Question of Death (Allen and Unwin) by Kerry Greenwood. Marrying The Bookie’s Daughter ‘Phryne,’ said Lindsay Herbert. ‘Will you marry me?’ Phryne Fisher had been drowsing, lying naked on her moss-green sheets with the young man’s head on her shoulder. Now she was shocked awake. She released Lindsay and slid down […]
Christmas counts!
There’s no denying that when it comes to weight loss, Christmas really counts. Or does it? Many people feel that they put on huge amounts of weight over the Christmas period, but is this really true? Let’s explore a little further and look at ways to curb the Christmas kilojoules. Holiday weight gain Although it […]
Antioxidant awareness
You’ve probably heard of antioxidants, right? You know those powerful disease fighting components in foods, especially plant foods like fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and herbs. Even tea, red wine and chocolate are hailed for their antioxidant powers. But unlike other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, we do not currently have an RDI or recommended dietary […]
Seven tips to survive Christmas
‘Tis the season to have too much to do and no time to do it. These ideas will help you curb spending, reduce stress, and make Christmas more fun and less frustrating. 1. Ease indigestion: During this marathon of meals, sip 1 teaspoon of digestive bitters (from healthfood stores) in 50ml warm water after eating. […]
Barbecue alert!
As barbeque season kicks off, go easy on charred-to-a-crisp backyard barbeques. A 10-year study of more than 90,000 women published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that women who ate more than 1½ servings of red meat daily were twice as likely to develop breast cancer. Researchers believe there are two culprits involved, […]
Shawls to the rescue!
A shawl is an excellent option as an evening cover-up in the warmer weather; they can be relatively inexpensive so you are able to buy a couple to match various outfits. Look for glamorous details and luxurious fabrics, either opt for a colour that matches the colour of your outfit or try a contrasting colour, […]
Surviving the party season!
As the festive season fast approaches, many of us are left wondering how we will make it through the season with our heels still on and jewels still in tact. The AWW Fashion team has put together a mini survival guide to help you stay fabulous for your busy party season ahead. Plan ahead One […]