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And then there were three – Karina Natt

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In brief

January 2026

Around the world

Iceland Amid the shorter, darker days of the northern hemisphere winter, the Aurora lights put on a sky show over homes in Arabaer.

In brief

What’s on! Photos Captured by light See images

In brief

Anthony Albanese, with Jodie, is the first sitting

Great Australian Story

As director Wayne Blair prepares to bring Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s incredible story to the screen in a new miniseries, Lila McGuire – the woman who portrays her – sits down with the sporting legend to ask her about her life and legacy.

Introducing Lila McGuire

You may not know her name yet, but you’re likely to see a whole lot more of this talented newcomer as she makes her debut as a leading lady.

What I’ve Learnt About … negative opinions

I’ve come to believe that when someone hurts

Jackie the love, the legend, the legacy

As the world embraces a new Kennedy renaissance, The Weekly explores the surprising inheritance of the family’s matriarch, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, the First Lady of Camelot.

Anatomy Of A Scandal in the House Of Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public disgrace has set up aftershocks that could reverberate through the British Royal Family for decades to come.

Killer Queens

Readers around the world are desperate for murder mysteries set in outback towns or the glittering Gold Coast. The Weekly explores the Aussie crime craze that’s being led by fearless female writers.

Clea Newman ‘Dad’s happy place’

Paul Newman’s youngest daughter, Clea, shares treasured memories of growing up with her screen legend dad as she brings his camps for kids with serious illnesses down under.

Brooke Satchwell

“There’s been immense healing”

Running free

After being attacked while running in bushland, Sissy Austin thought she’d never run again. But with the help of her community, she’s reclaiming women’s right to run in safety and without fear.

Robyn Malcolm

The midlife warrior

Can AI really run your life?

What would happen if you asked ChatGPT to make your decisions for a week? The Weekly took the challenge … with some surprising results.

My story How a truckload of hay changed 5000 lives

Linda Widdup has been moved to tears by stories of farmers struggling through drought, fire and flood – and moved to action, founding an organisation that’s trucked 90,000 bales of hay all over this land.

Your stars for 2026

The Weekly ’s astrologer, Lilith Rocha, reveals what’s in store in 2026 for your astrological sign.

Cheers to another year

When it came to her special day, sadly our columnist found that not all her birthday wishes were destined to come true.

Our Pink Lakes In Peril

Increased droughts and flooding rains are putting Australia’s iconic pink lakes at risk, but there is hope. Local communities and scientists are working to restore these precious waterways and the creatures who live there.

The gift of love Narelda Jacobs

For the first time since their wedding, Narelda Jacobs and Karina Natt share their love story and heartfelt journey to motherhood.

Good vibrations

Your style , your way. OUR CURATED LIFESTYLE GUIDE FOR THE MONTH

All Set For Summer

Whether bold prints or top-to-toe colour catches your eye, find your style in the coordinating set, this season’s easiest trend. It’s the cool choice for hot days, in natural linen, silk, and everyone’s favourite, denim.

Neck and neck

Beauty marketers have never met a myth they

Flick the switch

Even when we’ve pencilled in time off, unwinding is often easier said than done.

Eat like a woman

Forget calorie counting, excessive exercise and skipping meals. The latest research shows that fuelling our bodies differently to men could be the secret to better health – and longer-lasting energy.

How to be a superager

With the help of these simple, science-backed habits you could live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Health news

Your voice matters If your aged-care experience isn’t

Food

RECIPES AND INSPIRATION from Australia’s most trusted Test Kitchen

Fire Up The Grill

In their beautiful cookbook, Sofra , Karima Hazim Chatila and her mother, Sivine Tabbouch, celebrate the heart of Lebanese cooking, food meant to be shared, including this traditional Mashawi barbecue best enjoyed with loved ones.

Leftover feasting

Don’t let those delicious Christmas leftovers go to waste! Transform roast pork, prawns, ham, fruit cake and that half empty box of choccies into light and fresh family-friendly meals.

Julie's family favourites

This month. Julie Goodwin creates an impressive dessert spread with crispy, chewy mini pavlovas, clouds of whipped cream, seasonal fruit and sauces to drizzle. Then it’s self-service for everyone to build their own sweet masterpieces!

Sweet summer

Celebrate the season’s juiciest stone fruit with these two sweet bakes. Elegant individual tarte tatins and a ‘surprise inside’ peaches and cream loaf that’s pure summer bliss!

Dress up a barbecue chicken

Bachelor’s handbag, BBQ bird or hot chook – whatever you call them, you’re halfway to a tasty dinner with a rotisserie chicken. Here’s four easy meals.

Dinner for two

Fresh peaches and spicy honey elevate salmon fillets with this speedy summer dinner.

Quick bites

We’re loving! Gilava Pour’s Exotic Bazaar brings Middle

Summer Reading

Slip between the covers with our guide to the best holiday books.

Colour your world

Want to dip your toe into the world of colour but don’t know where to start? Read on for an expert guide

Home news

Outdoor & gardening special Read THIS! Houseplant how-to

Home hints

Keep your herbs herbalicious To keep leafy green

Where to go in 2026

Get ready TO EXPLORE Australia and the world

Travel news

Group TRAVEL Monumental moments Last month Egypt’s

Money matters with Effie

The new year brings new opportunities – and of course, a fresh round of changes to our financial system. So what’s in store for your money in 2026?

How to enter & win!

In the stars

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 You couldn’t

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