Australian Women's Weekly

'We really get into Christmas'

''Gotta say, I’m pretty pleased with this effort.''

But don't expect him to make one of the iconic birthday cakes.

Our six judges share their top tips and experiences on how they got to where they are today.

After a remarkable career in the media, Ita has no plans to slow down.

Take a walk through history with The Weekly's favourite retro covers.

At The Weekly we believe every woman deserves safe, secure housing. Join our Unhoused campaign and urge our governments to provide it.

How to get the most out of your pie maker.

At age 80, Wendy is still not done and shares personal stories from her life and new memoir.

For too long, women have been under-represented in the world of film - these women are set to change all of that.

The most important meal of the day for the most wonderful time of the year!

Decadent Christmas desserts the whole family will love.

We turn the traditional Christmas pudding on its head!

Mark December 9 in your calendars!

They share stories of courage, perseverance and the advice that made them who they are.

Equality starts now.

She's a woman of many talents, but for Jane Barnes nothing is more important than raising her family with the love of her life by her side - Samantha Trenoweth reports.

A heartbreaking reality, our thoughts are with everyone affected.

''I've got a rock solid partner to get me through anything.''

There are still many ways you can read The Weekly's stories you love.

In a revealing interview she talks about taking on the boys, her dairy-farm childhood and the shocking hospital blunder that killed her dad.

Couch couture no more - these stars are getting glammed up and going out.

''Christmas has always been about the kids.''

The pair's 1983 tour of Australia also appears in the fourth season of Netflix's The Crown.

The Australian Women’s Weekly Veeda Women of the Future Awards celebrate bright, bold young women tackling big issues and changing lives. From climate change solutions to supporting domestic violence survivors, our finalists are an inspiration.

The beloved cook talks to Juliet Rieden about losing daughter Saskia, how the legacy of the pioneering farmer will live on and the outpouring of kindness that has taken Maggie’s breath away.

Stepping into the beaded shoes of the 20th Century’s most controversial princess was a huge responsibility for The Crown’s new star Emma Corrin.

The Weekly meets the people who want to see greater kindness in aged care.

Impeccable results.

Young lawyer Cara Peek moved to the Kimberley to reconnect with family, but unexpectedly bonded with Aboriginal stockmen and women.

Meet the esteemed Aussie women judging this year's Women of the Future Awards - together they will select a worthy winner of over $72,000 in cash and prizes.

A change of season is the perfect time to start afresh with a brand-new book. We've got plenty to choose from, whatever your tastes!

One is a thrice-married TV legend whose favourite meal is bangers and mash, the other a flamboyant vegan model with aspirations to act. But this pair say that have far more in common than meets the eye.

As we launch into the 2020 Awards, we catch up with some of the most extraordinary women we have met along the way.

Today Extra co-host Sylvia Jeffreys turns to The Weekly’s fabled children’s birthday cake book to raise money for Youngcare.

Need a distraction from the seemingly never-ending pandemic news? We've got all the escaping you'll need!

In the last 12 months, Ben Fordham has scored the biggest job in radio, lost his much-loved father, and welcomed a third bundle of joy. The Fordham family invites The Weekly into their home to recap a year of heartbreak, triumph and love.

From the fun of camping in the backyard to discovering what love truly means, some of our favourite stars tell The Weekly the lessons they’ve learnt during self-isolation.

The Black Lives Matter protests in America are a timely reminder of our own responsibility to work towards creating a fairer Australia for us all. The Weekly asked four prominent Indigenous media personalities to comment.

An emotional journey to trace her family history saw Lisa Wilkinson discover the strength that can come from great hardship, and the enduring power of a mother's love.

As Australian stars Cate Blanchett and Rose Byrne go head to head in the brilliant drama Mrs America, we investigate the real women who inspired this sizzling feminist versus housewife battle for equal rights in the US.

With three teenage kids, Lisa McCune knows a thing or two about family comedy. Happily single, she talks about life in the time of COVID-19, the complexity of parenting, and learning to ignore the critics.

No matter your age, sexual healthcare is important for every woman. But what does sexual healthcare look like in your 50s, 60s and beyond?

See which reads you should add to your bookshelf this month.

They say a crisis brings out the best and the worst in humanity. The Australian Women's Weekly  meets seven extraordinary Australians whose courage and kindness inspires us all in this time of isolation and uncertainty.

Merle Thornton is a battler, an academic, an author and a woman who has made history. She and her screen star daughter Sigrid discuss their deep and complex mother-daughter bond.

The arrival of her daughter Molly has helped Edwina Bartholomew find some much-needed perspective. She invites Tiffany Dunk to stay at the country property where her she and her new family have created a sanctuary from a world in turmoil.

The king of culinary TV, Gordon Ramsay is serving up on MasterChef Australia. Here, he talks about freaking out in the delivery room, his caveman image, and raising normal, hardworking kids.

With their Learning for Life program, The Smith Family changes lives across multiple generations. We meet some of the amazing people helping others achieve their dreams.

He calls himself The Crazy Bull, but his passion for food and family has made him a TV favourite. Tiffany Dunk meets Miguel Maestre and Sascha, the woman who tamed him.

Hilde Hinton was “the other sister” in the background as her siblings, Connie and Samuel Johnson, raised millions to fight cancer. Her new novel is inspired by the mother her siblings never got to know.

An Easter egg hunt and DIY crafts...thanks to the Australian Women's Weekly team, the long weekend is sorted!

Thousands of Aussies have offered to help out our heroic health workers.

To mark International Women’s Day, we are launching our Women to Watch in 2020 series. And what better way to kick it off than with an AFLW superstar Tayla Harris, who is now an Our Watch Ambassador.

Investigative reporter Sarah Ferguson shares the deep outrage and inner turmoil she felt when she came face to face with convicted paedophiles for her shocking new ABC TV series, 'Revelation'.

As a starry-eyed teen, Jason Donovan became famous for his role on Neighbours. Now history appears to be repeating itself for his daughter Jemma. They tell The Weekly why the apple hasn't fallen too far.

I first met Jill Emerson late last year in a room behind an old heritage-listed art gallery in the NSW port town of Newcastle. Dozens of women were gathered around a long table, chattering brightly as they sewed silk and cotton flowers. Only two colours were used in their creations: the pink of the breast […]

Australian etiquette icon June Dally-Watkins passed away peacefully on Sunday at age 92. Here is her last interview with The Australian Women's Weekly, alongside her daughter Lisa and granddaughter Natalia.

Footballer Mat Rogers has triumphed over loss and heartbreak. When he returns to TV for Australian Survivor, he'll be doing it for the most important people in his life: his family.

In a candid interview, Mastermind host Jennifer Byrne talks to Juliet Rieden about the society scandal that rocked her childhood, her royal and rebel ancestors and the son who convinced her to wed.

As the bushfires across Australia push our wildlife to the edge of extinction, this special team is working to save our precious species and ensure their survival.

A divorce, a baby and a battle with cancer has led The Project’s Gorgi Coghlan and her family to sing a brand new tune, they tell Tiffany Dunk.

The drought is far from over, but for Ash Miles and her family in Trangie, there has been some positive change to come from the most challenging time.

Keen to help, but not sure how? Sometimes it's the simplest of gestures that make a big difference, as farmer and mother-of-four Jamee Wykes tells us.

Off on hols? Enjoy your break without bringing home any excess baggage...

Even though Bob Hawke's last months were hampered by pain and suffering, they were also the happiest, as Blanche shares in her new biography.

She was Princess Margaret's best friend, maid of honour at the Queen's coronation and an aristocratic socialite. Lady Anne Glenconner talks to Juliet Rieden about the ups and downs of her life.

Legendary star Julie Andrews opens up to The Weekly's Juliet Rieden about the husband she adored, motherhood, her Hollywood years and the heartbreak of losing her voice.

Olivia Newton-John and her daughter Chloe treasure every moment together. In an exclusive interview with The Australian Women's Weekly, Samantha Trenoweth shares their mother-daughter time at their rural northern NSW retreat.

These tasty additions to your festive-fare round-up will leave even the biggest carnivore wanting more leafy greens.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a gorgeous glistening glazed ham. Follow our easy guide to cooking and carving, plus our top five glazes to make your Christmas ham sing.

In her first sit-down interview since the passing of her beloved husband John in February, Kerri-Anne Kennerley reveals the incredible pain of those final days and how she's managing to move on.

She was Australia’s golden girl, but underneath swimming sensation Libby Trickett was struggling. The former world champ speaks about her post-natal depression and the great love that saw her through.

She once almost gave away the thespian game for good. But acting her age has proved a refreshing change of pace for 'Frayed' star, Kerry Armstrong.

At 36, a health crisis saw Jolene Anderson given the news that she may never have children of her own. Three years on, the popular Australian actress tells Tiffany Dunk she's proved the experts wrong.

The Women of the Future Awards celebrate inspirational young Australian women doing incredible work in a variety of areas such as business, community, and technology.

Newly married AFLW star Moana Hope has never been afraid to fight for what’s right and now she's opened up about her battle for beloved sister Vinny.

50 years on, Debra Tate tells William Langley how she is haunted by her's sister Sharon murder, and how she's still fighting to keep the killers behind bars.

Friendships aren't just about having people to share experiences with. As psychologist Caroline Anderson explains, friendships are crucial to our mental health.

Inspired by Helen Reddy's 1972 feminist anthem, the new Aussie film has been chosen to open the Toronto International Film Festival, featuring a wealth of Australian talent.

Meet the Nipple Angel.

The little girl who changed the way transgender children were treated in Australia is all grown up.

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Just a few years ago, Turia Pitt thought she was going to die. Now she is happy, healthy and living her best life.

Try The Weekly's royally perfect recipe.

The Honourable Dame is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to female empowerment.

''There’s a lot to be done and I’m committed to be helping do it.'' The former deputy leader of the Liberal party touched on her future plans.

The future is looking bright as Australia's most inspiring women gather.

This year, Australia’s three best known and most controversial art prizes were won by women, but the art world hasn’t always been so egalitarian. Bronwyn Phillips unveils the stories of generations of female painters who sought to slash the art world’s canvas ceiling.

A book club on trains has inspired a novel about words, ideas and love. Genevieve Gannon travels with the book ninjas.

150 devoted Australian Women's Weekly readers came to celebrate the recent royal wedding over tea and cakes.

Our stellar line-up of judges give their tips to the next generation.

Bernadette has worked with the likes of Celine Dion and the late Whitney Houston but says she was so unhappy, she could barely look at herself in the mirror.

Calling all young women helping to build a better world – our 2017 Women of the Future competition is now open for nominations!

The beloved actress has opened up in The Australian Women’s Weekly about standing up for abuse victim Melissa George and not caring about what others think.

If Cassie maintains her innocence, she faces a sentence of up to 20 years in a Colombian jail.

Meet Turia’s little inspiration... Seng.

The young woman from Adelaide remains in custody in Colombia. Colombian police were tipped off by the US.

It's nearly the 10th anniversary of the 3-year-old's disappearance. Heartbreakingly, Kate says she still buys birthday and Christmas presents for Madeleine.