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Let’s face it, women are incredible at putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. We’re the multitasking pros who manage family, careers, social lives and whatever other curveballs life throws at us. We excel at it, but often at a cost – negle

It’s official, mums are gold! New Zealand rowing pair Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis’ inspiring win at the Paris Olympics is proof for mothers around the world that having children is not a barrier in achieving your dreams. In fact, the Kiwi pair say

When it comes to sliding door moments, most of us can name a few occasions in life where a seemingly inconsequential action has ended up defining and shaping us in ways we never could have imagined. It might be that last-minute invitation we accepted

An eerily beautiful monolith was discovered jutting out of rocks in the Nevada desert not far from Las Vegas. Local police removed it and still don’t know where it came from. Belgium: Princess Delphine of Belgium sent a bold, clear message at the ci

Catherine’s instinct has always been to resolve problems by talking them through. But the Harry/Meghan feud tested her patience to the limit. She is a solution finder, not somebody who buries her head in the sand or goes out of her way to clash. That

Recently, there was a mini-meltdown on social media, and not for the first time Jelena Dokic found herself in the thick of it. Thanks to renewed public speculation about her current body size and shape (Had she succumbed to diet culture? Was it Ozemp

I think about Celine Dion every day when I have my coffee. She once told me her treat of the day, the thing that lifts her and calms her, the thing that she looks forward to, is coffee with heavy cream – and it is delicious. I take coffee with half-a

She was not supposed to intervene. For nearly 20 years, Major Cheryl Pearce had obeyed orders and trained for war in an era that favoured a masculine and militaristic way of operating. Since entering officer training in 1985 as part of the first grou

At the start of every weekon the set of Colin from Accounts there’s a sense of anticipation in the air. And it’s not down to the excitement of catching up with colleagues to share any weekend adventures. “We have Hidden Money Monday, where we take $5

Sarah Nathan is living the dream. Without her, the phenomenal World of Wearable (WOW) Art show might look very different to how it does today. I catch her on a sparkling midwinter afternoon, at home in her study, which overlooks the magical Marlborou

On an otherwise ordinary day in 2018, Laura Young discovered something that would make headlines around the world. She was in her local thrift shop, scouting for treasures for her online vintage shop, when she spotted a large, handsome bust with a US

It’s a short distance – just seven minutes down a steep, tree-lined highway. The journey can be treacherous in winter frost or when sudden fog descends in billowing grey clouds. Yet despite the drive to see each other, Paulina Kelly and Daniel Mitche

When I was a child I used to pretend that I was blind. I’d try to navigate my room, my eyes screwed shut, my hands groping out. I always ended up banging into something, bruising myself. It was not a game. It was a kind of instinctive aversion therap

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Welcome to the era of “digital ageing”: All the time we spend in front of screens (about a third of our day on average) isn’t just causing “tech neck” and messing with our circadian rhythms, science says it’s also visibly ageing our skin. According t

The AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY It started with COVID. The pressure cooker of homeschooling coupled with the surreal isolation. And what about the rapid erosion of our work-life boundary? After that, life went back to normal, right? Throw in several y

The AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY Nearly a year into new motherhood, Justine Cox thought she was ready to jump back into some of her old routines. Her breastfeeding journey was coming to an end and, while exhausted and battling monthly bleeding she desc

The AUSTRALIAN WOMENS’ WEEYLK Generally, my Sunday evenings are reserved for taking a bath and getting comfortable on the couch with a good book, but tonight I am lying on the floor of a Pilates studio taking a different kind of bath – a sound bath.

Walking is simply one of the best ways to keep you healthy – it makes your blood pressure dip, strengthens your bones, recovers your waistline, raises your spirits and, if you start out right, it can spark a love affair with the simplest fitness and

The AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY Picking up your speed when walking is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health and burn more calories. Scientifically, walking has been shown to be almost the perfect exercise because it uses both the skeletal

The AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY We all freak out sometimes, overwhelmed by powerful emotions when life throws us a curve ball. Reacting impulsively during these moments risks increased suffering, damaged relationships, and feelings of regret. Think ab

The AUSTRALIAN WOMENS’ WEEKLY If you’re one of the 750,000 New Zealanders who suffer from migraines, you’ll know they’re so much more than just a headache. From fatigue and difficulty concentrating to nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, it’s o

When it comes to our health, sometimes the hardest thing is getting started. This 30-day planner aims to help you to not only get started, but to keep you on track. Want to track more habits? Scan to download extra pages

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SERVES 4-6 PREP + COOK TIME 35 MINUTES ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 1 medium (350g) leek, white part only, chopped finely 1 large (350g) parsnip, core removed, cut into 1cm pieces 2 trimmed (200g) celery st

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 240g rolled oats 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1.1 litre (1100ml) full cream milk 2 large bananas 80g honey 160g natural yoghurt 60g flaked almonds, toasted 1 Place the oats, nutmeg and milk into a medium saucepan. Cook, stir

Place 1 sliced lemon, 1 small (80g) quartered onion, 2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon black peppercorns, ½ bunch parsley stems in a deep frying pan with a lid. Add salmon and enough water to cover. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover; cook for 2

This hue often tops the favourite colour lists and for good reason. Blue can evoke feelings of calmness, relaxation, peace, tranquillity and security, making it a great bedroom option. It can also promote productivity and creativity, so consider blue

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. The cheery voice of the cruise director sounds over the public address system, urging us to get to the best viewing spots. Passengers scurry to elevators, stride up stairways: It’s a race to the top,

It’s a cliché to say good books take you places, but in the case of Elif Shafak’s new masterpiece, that’s exactly the case. There are Rivers in the Sky transports readers to the shores of two rivers: The Thames in London and the Tigris in modern-day

It’s a toss up between Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now and Whitney Houston’s version of I’m Every Woman. Babies learning to walk, stupid dogs, finding notes from my husband, listening to my kids tell me about their day, my mum dancing at parties and my da