Australian Women's Weekly

The Australian Women’s Weekly turns 80 this year and to celebrate, some of our favourite celebrities have recorded a video message. From models Sarah Murdoch and Megan Gale to foodies Maggie Beer and Julie Goodwin, singer Ricky Martin, actress Bec Hewitt and even a prince, a wide range of stars have come together to share […]

From the grounds of his country retreat in Scotland, His Royal Highness Prince Charles has given a revealing exclusive interview with The Australian Women’s Weekly — his first Australian print interview in 40 years. Speaking with The Weekly’s deputy editor Juliet Rieden, the Prince of Wales discussed his family, his passionate plans for the planet, […]

In the company of one of Australia’s most prominent women, Her Excellency, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, the honourable Quentin Bryce, and some of the inspiring Australian women who have graced the cover of The Weekly, the magazine’s 80th birthday collector’s edition cover has been revealed. Australia’s own royal, Crown Princess Mary […]

When we called for young women to enter a $100,000 scholarship contest to mark our 80th birthday, we were overwhelmed with inspirational entries. Now the judges and The Weekly’s readers have made their decision and it’s time to reveal our Women of the Future. Sydney schoolteacher Susanna Matters runs a charity providing sanitary pads to […]

Supermodel Megan Gale joined almost 200 Australian Women’s Weekly readers in kicking off the magazine’s 80th birthday celebrations and raising money for ovarian cancer research in the first event of The Weekly’s high tea tour. Readers travelled from across the country on Tuesday to enjoy a classic high tea with sandwiches, pastries and cakes from […]

The image of a mother and baby is special at any time, but the one you see on the cover of this month’s souvenir edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly is historic. When the Duchess of Cambridge appeared on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital in London with newborn Prince George in her arms, the […]

Longbourn by Jo Baker, Doubleday. Did the publishers back in 1813 have any inkling of the level of popularity Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice would reach? Possibly not. Yet, 200 years later, that appeal is still palpable, so English author Jo Baker has either done a very smart or a very naive thing with her […]

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has described the comments that feminist Germaine Greer made about her “fat arse” as both catty, and stupid. In an interview with The Weekly, Ms Gillard said she could “roll with the punches” when it came to personal abuse, but thought Dr Greer had demeaned herself, by stooping to make nasty […]

To celebrate The Weekly’s 80th birthday we’re proud to have launched a unique initiative to help Australia’s young women of the future fulfil their dreams. Meet some of the early entrants who are in the race to be among the finalists in our search for the nation’s most inspiring young women. Rhiannon Tracey-Bradford 25, VIC […]

As part of its 80th Birthday celebrations, Australia’s biggest-selling magazine, The Australian Women’s Weekly has launched a nationwide search to uncover the best stories in the land — and the first-stop on its story-hunting tour is Dubbo. If you are a woman based in the Dubbo region and you have a story you think is […]