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Editor’s letter

Chrissie Swan Steph de Sousa, Sophie, Maggie Beer

Letter of the month

Beloved cook Maggie Beer espouses the benefits of

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December 2025

Around the world

Chile Seeds from more than 200 flower species

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Eugenie is fighting slavery in fashion Palace ADVOCATES

Unrivalled romance

Dame Jilly Cooper wrote raunchy stories about the

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Andrey Shpatak: Pea crab. Photography COMPETITION Underwater world

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Nicole Kidman with her daughters Sunday Rose and

Summit series

The Weekly hit the road for a sold-out tour, bringing health advice to readers around the country.

Menopause gets its moment

Priceline Pharmacy has launched a nationwide education and support program to ensure every woman – in every community – has somewhere safe to turn for expert advice.

Dr Jane Goodall “I was put on this world with a mission.”

As the incredible trailblazer passes away, aged 91, we republish an edited extract from our final interview.

Songs of Joy

The Weekly visits a choir in Dubbo that is bringing hope to people living with dementia, their family and friends.

On The Shoulders Of Giants

The Perkins women are the doyennes of the Australian arts and Aboriginal rights communities. Now they’ve come together for the first time with The Weekly to share a very personal, multi-generational family story.

Goodwill hunting

Meet Tasmania’s Northern Hunt Club, where no animals are harmed, women lead the field and a glass of port (or local sparkling) warms the heart, even on the frostiest morning.

Let’s talk about sex

At 83, Ita Buttrose believes it’s more important to talk about – and enjoy – sex than ever before.

Susie Maroney ‘We had an unbreakable bond’

After her mother died, Susie Maroney found her diaries. Five years later, the champion marathon swimmer shares what she read there, and the impact it’s had on her life.

Australia’s First Supermodel Judy Barraclough

In 1940s and ’50s Australia, model Judy Barraclough helped change the face of fashion. Her son, photographer Tony Potts, remembers the real Judy, a natural beauty who danced in the lounge room, swore like a trooper and taught him that a picture is worth 1000 words.

The sound of silence

Being cut off by a close family member is devastating. But with one in five families dealing with it, it’s time to talk about the realities of being estranged from a relative.

My Story “Through tragedy, we’ve become a fraternity”

When Lara Jensen lost her much-loved brother in a collision at a level crossing, she became an accidental advocate for safer country trains.

A wrinkle in time

When it came time to take on a new challenge, our columnist went full steam ahead.

Chrissie Swan “I Can’t Say No To Fun!”

Earlier this year, Chrissie Swan set herself a personal challenge: To start clearing her plate and saying no to things that take up too much time. But when a special new project came her way in the form of her first cookbook, she broke her own rules to embrace it with abandon.

The path to peace in the palace

There was a 50-minute meeting and it looked as though King Charles and Prince Harry had found a path towards reconciliation. But they hadn’t. The Weekly investigates what it would take to bring this beleaguered father and son back together.

How Turia finally put herself first

Turia Pitt is many things to many people. She’s a mum, a partner, a hero, an author, a daughter, a sister, and a friend. But there’s one thing you wouldn’t ever describe her as, and that’s selfish. Yet that is the title of her defiant new book.

Go Your own Way

Jeanne Socrates is the oldest woman to sail solo around the world, and her message to The Weekly ’s readers is to up anchor and follow your dreams.

Shades of summer

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

Golden hour

As the sun goes down, it’s time to add shimmery silk and liquid fabric layers to your chic swimsuit to head from summer day to night. Add golden jewels for an even more elevated sunset effect.

Great gifts for 2025

Put these on your Santa wish list!

Here comes the sun

Sunshine won’t just lift your spirits. Turns out this therapeutic tool has benefits for your bones, heart and immunity as well as your mood!

Put a pin in it

From shifting hormones to changing gut health, here’s what could be behind your bloating.

Time to share the load

While it’s hard to articulate, the invisible mental load many women carry is a heavy burden to bear. But you can find a way to have the others in the household pick up the emotional slack.

Health news

On your bike! Can’t remember the last time

Chistmas is coming!

Festive baking made simple with adorable gingerbread cookies, dinner hacks from Chrissie Swan, Julie Goodwin’s pasta salad, plus MasterChef ’s all-time favourite recipes.

Ready, set, Xmus bake !

Christmas memories start here. Try our easy fruit cake that delivers traditional flavours without the fuss, and for gifting create our cute gingerbread house cookies or spiced Pfeffernüsse.

Easy biscuit treats

Arnott’s and The Weekly have collaborated on a new cookbook brimming with much-loved timeless recipes as well as new ones to inspire you to create simple sweet treats to delight your guests.

Trio Of Dips

You just can’t beat homemade dips for quality, flavour and freshness. They only take minutes to whip up and you’ll be the most popular guest at the party!

Julie's family favourites

This month Julie Goodwin shares a big, bold salad that’s versatile. Serve it as a side or dish up as a quick and easy summer dinner when fresh basil is its sweetest and most plentiful.

Be A Masterchef @ Home

Impress your guests and make entertaining a breeze with these delicious dishes to serve for a casual gathering over the festive season.

From Chrissie’s kitchen

Is there anything Chrissie Swan can’t do? Our columnist (plus radio and TV host, mum-of-three, podcaster and much more) is now a cookbook author. The Shortcut Queen is full of delicious recipes and hints for time-poor cooks. Here Chrissie shares some of her favourites.

Quick bites

We're loving! Bountiful harvest Looking for a gift

Home news

Read THIS! Food for thought Struggling to grow

Home hints

Christmas special How to store your Christmas wrap

Great read

Philosophical FICTION The Seeker and the Sage by

“There wasn’t a chance in hell of me being a writer!”

Actor-turned-author Bryan Brown tells The Weekly about his new book and the real-life struggles that inspire his storytelling.

Talking about all generations

Get ready TO EXPLORE Australia and the world

Park life

They’re fun, relaxing, invigorating and plentiful. And best of all, they’re affordable. Welcome to the wonderful world of Australia’s holiday parks.

Travel news

Travel in style to Parkes via train for

Money matters with Effie

EFFIE ZAHOS is a money commentator, author and Channel Nine’s Money Editor.

Puzzles

In the stars

Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 Friendly Venus

From the archive

December 13,1944 In this issue ... Two long