In the glow of new motherhood, Nicole Kidman speaks to Jenny Cooney Carrillo about her joy at being a mother and the pride she feels in her role in the much-anticipated epic Australia.. See Nicole Kidman throughout her career “I never thought that I would get pregnant and give birth to a child, but it […]

The first-name-only supermodels of the 1990s are making a comeback, despite being the other side of 40. Lee Tulloch talks to Elle Macpherson, who has taken her “super” status and turned it into an empire. See gorgeous Elle throughout her career Until recently, you might have been forgiven for thinking that the supermodels who dominated […]

The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has a family tree that leads all the way back to the convicts transported on the Second Fleet in 1790 and the very foundations of Australia. Yet he isn’t the only Australian with a rich family history. More than 160,000 convicts came to these shores between 1787 and 1857, and […]

Australian women are renowned for breaking down barriers. Here, Sue Williams talks to trailblazing women in myriad fields of endeavour about their setbacks and successes. First aboriginal film star — Rose Kunoth-Monks “It was life-changing,” says Rose, now 70. “It never changed me from being an Aboriginal person and it never changed me at the […]

In the world of magazines, there is nothing quite like The Australian Women’s Weekly and this month, we celebrate our 75th birthday. Since The Weekly’s first ever issue in 1933, The Weekly has grown to become a publishing icon with an emotional connection to generations of Australian families. We’re proud to bring you our special […]

There are few pastimes more pleasurable than curling up with a good book and losing yourself in another world. Books Editor Carol George spoke to Bryce Courtenay, one of Australia’s best-loved authors, about which stories inspired his own literary passion. The only thing I ever stole in my life was a book. I was six […]

Improve immunity and prevent cancer with a little help from medicinal mushrooms, says Pamela Allardice. Here are four fungi you need to know about. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has prescribed certain mushrooms — shiitake, maitake, reishi and turkey tail — for their health-promoting effects. Along with other common mushrooms, like button and Portobello, […]

Women in their early 40s have doubled their chances of having a baby through IVF treatment in just two years and are enjoying a higher success rate than any other age group, national statistics have revealed. According to data issued by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, women aged between 40 and 44 had […]

Recent reports from the UK indicate that Prince Charles is planning to make his wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles the queen of England when he becomes king — despite concerns amidst the royal family that the reputation of the British monarch could be at stake. According to British newspaper reports, the Prince of Wales has met with […]

By choosing foods, supplements and herbs that balance hormones, you’ll feel healthier, happier – even sexier. Try these tips from Pamela Allardice. 1 Minerals matter 2 ‘B’ calm 3 Herbal help 4 Veg out 5 Slow down Caution: Herbs should not be taken during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Seek professional advice before taking any herbs […]