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The Australian Women's Weekly

The ‘Quiet Heart’ of Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022 • She was our longest-serving monarch – an inspirational sovereign, global icon and deft stateswoman with a gentle twinkle in her eye – who selflessly dedicated her life to service and duty. Here we bid goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II and look at the girl and woman behind the crown.

An outpouring of love • In death as in life, the Queen was a unifying force, bringing people together, and as the days counted down to the biggest funeral of the 21st century, our incomparable sovereign was enveloped in an uplifting aura of love.

The Queen & The Weekly • During the Queen’s 70 years on the throne – and long before – The Weekly has been on hand to report on all the most significant moments in Her Majesty’s life and reign.

Margrethe’s milestone

Women we love

A mother’s greatest gift

Stars step out

Vale Uncle Jack

Finish this sentence … • Sandi Toksvig is touring Australia with Sandi Toksvig Live. Book tickets at bohmpresents.com

Around the world

Dolly’s doggy designs

Farewell A Current Affair

Great Scott!

Bold women dominate Emmys

Looking to the future

My friend, Fred • It’s been 30 years since The Fred Hollows Foundation was established to help end avoidable blindness. As his friend Ray Martin reflects on this groundbreaking work, Fred’s legacy continues to change lives around the world.

Dami Im “I feel I could explode with joy” • In a stellar 10-year career she has produced hit albums, wowed Eurovision and won the hearts of a nation. But as she releases her memoir, Dami Im reveals her greatest work is far more personal.

Pliés, pirouettes & arabesques • As The Australian Ballet raises the curtain on its thrilling 60th anniversary season, The Weekly looks back at the beauty, magic, aesthetic genius and pioneer spirit that have garnered admiration around the world for our national company.

AGAINST ALL ODDS • It’s 20 years since 202 people were killed in bomb blasts in Bali. At the time, doctors believed Therese Fox would die from her injuries, but she defied the odds to continue life as a mother, a nurse and then a grandmother.

“We’re entering a new phase of our lives” • For many, abandoning the city for a rural retreat became a happy by-product of lockdowns. But this beautiful sheep station owned by veteran newsreader Mark Ferguson and his wife, Jayne, is far from a hobby. We talk to the couple about their changing family dynamic and rekindling childhood passions.

STAR MAN • Elon Musk is the wealthiest man in the world and perhaps the most eccentric, but with his Aussie girlfriend out of sight for months could he also be the loneliest?

HEATHER MITCHELL The naked truth • After a rocky start to the year, and another brush with cancer, Heather Mitchell is celebrating friendship and family, true love and a career that is just hitting its stride.

HIGH TEA WITH Sarah Ferguson • The feted investigative journalist and new host on ABC’s 7:30 ponders naughty school days in historic England, a jealous boyfriend followed by the thunderbolt of love at first sight in Paris, and giggly conversations with her late mother.

Car troubles • As the daughter of a used-car salesman, our columnist has honed negotiations to a fine art. Or has she?

Taking Flight • As the wedding of the year approaches, memories of trips past come flying back.

Break the fall • If your ponytail looks thinner and your part-line wider it’s time to take swift action. We shed light on...