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“My final comeback” • She was Australia’s golden girl but beneath the surface, swimming sensation Libby Trickett was struggling. The former world champion speaks candidly with Lizzie Wilson about her battle with postnatal depression and the great love that saw her through.

In my father’s footsteps • On a frenetic visit to Australia, Prince Edward talks exclusively to Juliet Rieden about why his father’s famous awards still matter, his gap year in New Zealand and the one question his children keep asking.

KERRI-ANNE “Mornings are the hardest” • 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. Michael Sheather reports.

Catch HER IF YOU CAN • When Lezlie Manukian left her husband at the airport, his family lost everything – their home, their life savings. They were not her only victims. This brash American beauty has left a trail of deception around the world.

Learning to fly • He’s the much-loved athlete who has dominated two sports. But, Dylan Alcott tells Sue Smethurst, the real champion in the family is his mum, Resie.

Hollywood HORROR STORIES • After his death, the world learned that Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee was the victim of horrendous abuse – and he was not alone. As William Langley reveals, elder abuse is rife Hollywood.

“We’ve found our strength” • Birdsville cattle farmers Nell and David Brook have weathered everything the outback has thrown at them, from floods and droughts to the tragic death of their eldest son. They tell Susan Chenery how a little grit and a lot of love has seen them through.

“I indulged in forgiveness” • At 76, Billy Connolly has made peace with his tough Glasgow childhood and found happiness and a suntan on a Florida beach. William Langley catches up with the Scottish funnyman and finds Parkinson’s has not even begun to quench his spirit.

“Friends are my family” • In a revealing conversation, Deborah Hutton tells Ingrid Pyne, that no lover or career has ever meant more to her than her friends, who have seen her through her darkest hours.

Vampire or victim • Her violent crimes and lack of remorse shocked detectives, but is Tracey Wigginton a calculating psychopath or an unfortunate product of her own tragic upbringing? Megan Norris investigates.

Early bird or night owl? What your sleep patterns say about you • Scientists now believe there are fundamental differences in the brains of early risers and late sleepers. Genevieve Gannon learns the importance of a good night’s sleep and undertakes a brave experiment to turn her night-owl ways around.

What’s your sleep type?

PENNY WONG Matters of the heart • Margaret Simons goes behind Penny Wong’s cool-headedness to reveal the magic of motherhood and private grief of one of our most admired politicians.

Shopping addiction • The opening of a new supermarket has an unexpected — and unpleasant— side effect.

Liza Minnelli My mum , Judy Garland • While many think of Judy Garland as a tragic figure, Liza Minnelli recalls a loving mum with a wicked sense of humour, as she tells Sharon Krum.

Journey to the soul • Actress Madeleine West and her daughter Phoenix step into a life-altering adventure, exploring the world of the women of Morocco.

Retirement living reboot! • For the baby boomer generation, traditional aged care leaves a lot to be desired. Genevieve Gannon looks at some of the...