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Farewell

Barnaby’s revenge

Sinéad’s darkest day

Great Scott! • Denise Scott finds that in the fitting room, her cup runneth over.

Around the world

Closing the circle • After arriving in Australia as refugees, Nada Stankovic and her family were given a helping hand. Now, she tells The Weekly, it’s time for her to do the same for another child in need.

To Sidney, with love • Actor, activist, award winner, icon. The Weekly celebrates the extraordinary life of Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6 at the age of 94.

Farewelling a hero

“I CHERISH EVERY MOMENT” • Eighteen months after the death of snowboarding champion Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin, the love of his life, Ellidy, gave birth to their daughter. And as their family is rocked by ongoing battles with illness and grief, little Minnie has brought the much-needed gift of hope.

Happy birthday Crown Princess Mary! • On February 5, Crown Princess Mary turns 50. On this occasion the Tasmanian-born royal shares new and unseen photos and talks about her most treasured moments, and The Weekly’s Juliet Rieden reflects on a decade of interviewing the royal at home and abroad.

Hannah’s gift • When Sue and Lloyd Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren in a hideous act of violence, their world crumbled. But they have built a lasting legacy for Hannah, and have now been recognised as 2022 Queensland Australians of the Year.

Royal insider • Behind Palace gates with Juliet Rieden

The great rural pivot • It’s been a tough decade on the land, but Aussie farmers won’t be beaten. Here we meet four outstanding country women who have harnessed hope and creativity to turn their lives around.

The healing power of music • Is music truly a tonic for good health? The Weekly meets three people struggling with very different health problems to whom music gave a new sense of hope and a whole new lease on life.

Music therapy needs you

THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE • Two years after battling a great white shark that attacked her husband, Karen Milligan shares her story of courage and loss, and her new mission to save the sea.

The King and I • As she prepares to bring a new exhibition dedicated to Elvis Down Under, Priscilla Presley reveals her memories of the man she loved – and lost.

MAGGIE’S SECRETS Burnt pastry, great expectations and joy • She’s the most recognisable face in Australian cooking, beloved by millions and famous for introducing the world to the wonders of verjuice. But when the cameras are off, who is the real Maggie Beer?

To the MANOR BORN • With his mop of blond hair and lofty build, Louis Spencer looks every inch Diana’s nephew – he is also heir to Althorp House. Meet Britain’s most eligible man.

The bird whisperers • Bridgette and Paula Powers – better known as ‘the Twinnies’ – are famous around the world for their uncanny closeness and their extraordinary ability to rehabilitate injured seabirds. But behind their success lies a story of courage and struggle, and the love of a devoted mum.

IN COLD LIGHT • A Melbourne mum gunned down. A bookshop owner stabbed to death. A famous designer delivered a tragic end. Three murders three decades apart. Will 2022 deliver resolutions to these infamous Aussie cold cases?

Open Sesame! • It’s the most recognisable TV series of all time, beloved by children who’ve tuned in for more than 50 years. A new documentary...