In a nation which so deeply prides itself on its ANZAC legend it seems fitting that today one of Australia’s most celebrated and revered diggers found himself sworn into the highest constitutional office in the land. Wearing civilian attire, Sir Peter Cosgrove was escorted into the Senate this morning by the Usher of the Black […]

The Australian Women’s Weekly’s editor-in-chief Helen McCabe reflects on why we will miss outgoing Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce. Dame Quentin Bryce has stepped down as Governor-General after a distinguished six years in office, during which she worked tirelessly to promote women. The first woman to hold this high office proved to be an exceptional role […]

Damning new evidence suggesting underlying domestic violence in the relationship between Paralympian blade runner Oscar Pistorius and his late model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has emerged. At Pistorius’ murder trial, the court was presented with text messages from Steenkamp to her sports star boyfriend in the weeks before her death stating “I’m scared of u” and […]

Margie Abbott has made a rare, solo public appearance to launch a new book by courageous Pink Hope founder, Krystal Barter. Mrs Abbott, who wore pink for the event, said she had been inspired by Ms Barter’s courage in having both breasts removed as a preventative measure, after discovering she carried the gene for breast […]

Today marks Quentin Bryce’s last day as Australia’s Governor-General so what better time to look back at her highlight reel from her time in office.

During her five-and-a-half years as Governor-General, Quentin Bryce has met thousands of Australians, travelled to dozens of countries, and played host to scores of foreign dignitaries and today marks her final day occupying the nation’s highest post. This morning during his final visit to see the governor-general at her official residence of Yarralumla, Prime Minister […]

Craig Thomson will spend just three months in prison for defrauding the Health Services Union of more than $24,000. Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg sentenced the former member for Dobell to one year in jail but ruled that would include nine months suspended prison time, meaning Thomson would spend just three months in custody. But Thomson is […]

Malaysia Airlines has come under fire again overnight after it sent a text message to the families of those missing on flight MH370 “confirming” there were no survivors. Prior to a press conference given by the Malaysian Prime Minister, some of the relatives of those on board had been briefed in person but others read the […]

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has made the sombre announcement that flight MH370 crashed into the southern Indian Ocean. New satellite images and analysis of the flight path placed the plane’s final position in remote waters off Australia’s west coast. “It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that, according […]

In the past month, clothing retailers Rivers Australia, Just Jeans, and bedding chain Pillow Talk recalled items, including children’s jeans, coloured with “azo dyes” known to break down into carcinogenic chemicals. While not all azo dyes present as a problem expert authorities classify these colorants as carcinogens and advise against prolonged contact. “While this dye […]