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Coming full circle • Having defied the odds to complete her own education, Palvisha Farooq is now determined to help others do the same.

Stories of hope & courage • The Weekly celebrates some inspiring women representing their states in the Australian of the Year Awards.

Who is the real Belle Gibson? • Ten years ago, Belle Gibson sold the world the story that she had recovered from cancer solely with natural remedies. At the time, The Weekly’s Clair Weaver interviewed Belle and her parents. Now, on the eve of a Netflix fictionalisation of Belle’s story, Clair reflects on the woman behind the lies.

What I’ve Learnt About … Procrastinating

Inside Queen Mary’s First Year • Following 12 months of what she calls “new decisions and change”, Queen Mary is riding high, but she is still our Aussie girl at heart.

Cowgirls Of The Kimberley • The Fitzroy Valley Rodeo gives this community a chance to come together for a show of ski ll and camaraderie. The Weekly meets the women who live for this mainstay of outback life.

Brooke Shields “I’ve Hit An Age Where I Know My Self-Worth” • At 12, Brook Shields found herself the subject of the male gaze and discovered the scrutiny and effect on self-worth that could bring. But now, in this exclusive extract from her new memoir, the newly confident 59-year-old explores what it means to be a “woman of a certain age” and why it’s time to change the narrative.

The can-do school • Meet the women leading a teaching revolution that’s helping all kids to learn to read and succeed.

Reaching for the stars • As a reimagining of five-time Tony-award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher tours the country, we catch up with the three Aussie leading ladies.

The shop around the corner • Once a cornerstone of Australian life, milk bars are now disappearing. Artist Eamon Donnelly set out to document these unique places before they vanish forever.

The Reluctant Hero • When 41 Indian miners were buried alive in 2023, Arnold Dix pulled off their rescue against the odds. In doing so, the Aussie lawyer and engineer earned the love of Indians and became an overnight sensation back home.

Viva Bianca • For the first time, Neighbours actor Viva Bianca opens up about the health battle she faced and the strength she found in the community who rallied around her.

The Storm Chasers • Meet three Aussies who like to live dangerously – risking everything to experience the wildest weather on Earth.

Learning To Live Vividly • In 2019, Geraldine Brooks’ husband, Tony, passed away, suddenly, shockingly. Now, the much-loved and award-winning author bares her soul in a new memoir, and in this exclusive interview with The Weekly.

Bob Dylan & The Woman Behind The Music • As the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, looks set to take the world (and possibly the Oscars) by storm, The Weekly uncovers the tumultuous true story of the freewheeling folk singer’s love affair with his lifelong muse, Suze Rotolo.

The Billion-Dollar World Of Astrology • Astrology is back. Celebrities won’t make a move without consulting their charts and everyone knows someone who’s retraining as an astrologer. The Weekly investigates the current fascination with the stars.

“I’m a professional baby cuddler!” • When Jenny Summerson’s own children grew up, she looked for something to fill the hole in her life. What she found were babies who needed a little extra TLC.

A day at the theatre • Staying home to care for a child requiring a sick day from school can have an unexpected upside, our...