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Editor’s Letter
When your name means princess, it’s hard not to grow up with a fascination for the royal family – the castles, the crowns, the gowns, the carriages… There is a lot to love when you’re just a kid! My thoughts about royalty today are a lot more realist
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This Month I’m
… to go under 7kg – in the packing department! I take lots of short work trips and drive my colleagues bonkers with my checked-in luggage while they just have carry-on. I’m hoping this new case from July is going to help my cause. It’s been specifica
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Editor-at-Large Sarah Henry Editor Sebastian van der Zwan Art Director Mirella Monteiro Designers Béla Trussell-Cullen, Anna Petursdottir, Hayley Pearce Chief Sub-Editor Denise Bowden Beauty Editor Hélène Ravlich Photo & Editorial Coordinator Kellie
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A Funny Thing Happened
when this cheerful calf was born, making his owners do a double take. This Gippsland calf’s smiley face markings earned him the name “Happy”. ■
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Around The World
Five thousand years after they first adorned Athens’ Parthenon, three sculpture pieces have returned home. The artefacts were at the Vatican, which gave them back in an act of friendship. A young sloth named Gloria is happily hanging out in the botan
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Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla
It has been 70 years since the last British coronation and as The Weekly goes to press, we are counting down to what will be a very special and unique moment in contemporary history, the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday May
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The Regalia
This ancient chair was made by order of King Edward I to enclose the famous Stone of Scone, which he brought from Scotland to Westminster Abbey in 1296. The King had the magnificent oaken chair made to contain the Stone in the first year of 1300. It
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The Six Stages Of The Ceremony
There are typically six stages to the coronation service. The palace has yet to confirm if all will be followed. First is the recognition. The King will be presented, the congregation will shout, “God save the King!” and trumpets will sound. Next com
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King Of Quiches
SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION TIME) 200g plain flourpinch of salt40g cold butter, diced25g lard60ml cold milkbaby new potatoes, green salad, for serving FILLING 75ml milk75ml double cream2 medium eggs1 tablespoon coar
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JANE FONDA “Keep Your Girlfriends Close!”
Hollywood has long been pilloried for its clueless ageist casting which has seen – largely male – directors retire women from romantic leading roles once they hit the tender age of 40. But the tide has turned and heading the charge is the irrepressib
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JOHN FARNHAM “He Inspires Us Every Day”
Rob Farnham places his hand on his heart as he talks about his father, unwittingly drawing attention to a bold tattoo poking through the top of his shirt. The swirling cursive letters spell the title of his favourite song, Playing to Win, one of his
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On The Trail Of Marion Barter
In the past four years there has been a great unravelling in the story of Marion Barter, one of Down Under’s most troubling, and now most famous, missing persons cases. For 22 years the clues had made no sense. Marion’s daughter, Sally Leydon, had go
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WARRIOR QUEEN Barbara bares HER SOUL
Barbara Else is beginning to have second thoughts about the publication of her memoir. The bestselling New Zealand novelist, literary editor and playwright has produced a raw, funny and sometimes heartbreaking account of her life. An intensely privat
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The Power Of ONE
In her late thirties, Connor Hartog’s life changed dramatically in ways she could never have predicted. A 10-year relationship ended, she was stood down from her IT job because of COVID and she found herself living alone for the first time in a decad
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Three Weddings And No Funeral
It wasn’t really the time to be making deals. We were in the middle of the Covid pandemic, I had briefly swapped New Zealand’s gilded cage for the clinical confines of Mum’s English care home and doctors had warned us she might not live to see Christ
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Murdoch Money Fake News
“Right now, there is a whole, an entire generation that never knew anything that didn’t come out of this tube. This tube is the gospel, the ultimate revelation; this tube can make or break presidents, popes, prime ministers; this tube is the most awe
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The Woman Behind The Lens
Onlookers stopped in the street to take in an unusual sight. A photographer was clambering up the chimneystack of a brewery to get the winning shot … while wearing high heels. It was 1938 and this was the first freelance assignment Adelie Hurley was
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“Love Gave Me Wings”
I was 18 years old when I first set eyes on Ken McLeod. My first impression was: “Oh my God, he’s handsome!” Then shortly after: “But he’s unreachable. Why would he go out with an island girl like me?” I’d just finished high school and was working as
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Homecoming Tour
Ruff Red, the youngest of our five children, was born knowing the difference between a cheese stick and a chocolate biscuit. He also knew which one he preferred. Like all babies, Ruff Red had his moments. He’d take one bite of an apple and then throw
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The Capsule Collection
All prices are approximate. HAIR & MAKE-UP BY ELSA MORGAN. MODEL: KATRINA FORD @ KULT. ■
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Hair Skinification
It’s logical to assume that our locks provide the scalp with a layer of protection from the elements, but it’s far from the truth – beneath those 100,000-odd follicles hides a humid hothouse of microbial activity that is constantly being tested. Expo
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Expert Scalp Health Secrets
“Conditioners tend to have lower pH to penetrate the hair shaft. While beneficial to the hair, it’s too acidic for the scalp, so can cause irritation.” “Fragrances are known to be irritants, so lower levels are preferred.” “I understand the convenien
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Gut Reaction
If gut health was a religion, it’s fair to say I grew up among devout believers. Homemade sourdough, sauerkraut and – the sourest of them all – the giant gelatinous kombucha pellicle bubbling away on the kitchen shelf were my toast and tea growing up
Australian Women’s Weekly NZ2 min readDiet & Nutrition
Food For Thought
A recent survey of 73,000 adults in 33 countries found that more than 40 per cent had gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or constipation. And according to Agnesa Simcic, accredited nutritionist and founder of Wholefood Mama,
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Fibre
Low-fibre diets have been linked to many allergic and inflammatory diseases, while high-fibre diets are thought to reduce inflammation. “Fibre is fermented by certain gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids, which suppress inflammation,” says
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Good Gut Feeling
That means anything exacerbating bloating, indigestion, constipation or an irritable bowel. This is often sugar, yeast, gluten and dairy; however, everyone’s gut is different so keep a food diary. Eating healthy foods repetitively is great but it doe
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Beat The Bloat
Gentle exercise, such as yoga, is a simple way to stimulate the colon, which can provide both immediate and long-term relief. “Improvements in digestion should help improve nutrient absorption, waste and toxin removal, sleep quality, sleep hormone re
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GENIUS RECIPES from the SLOW COOKER
SERVES 6 PREP TIME 25 MINUTES (+ STANDING + REFRIGERATION TIME) COOK TIME 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES ⅓ green cabbage (500g), sliced thinly1 teaspoon fine sea salt6 eggs1 cup (250ml) instant dashi stock½ cup (75g) cornflour½ cup (75g) plain flour2 trimmed corn
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The New Roast Chicken
SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES ½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon sweet paprika2 teaspoons chopped rosemary1 teaspoon chopped thyme1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1.2kg whole chicken½ medium lemon, halved8 sprig
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PASTA from SCRATCH
To freeze fresh pappardelle, arrange in loose nests on trays dusted with semolina; freeze until solid. Transfer frozen pasta to a zip-lock bag or airtight container. Cook from frozen. SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 3 HOURS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive
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Sidekicks
SERVES 6 PREP + COOK TIME 20 MINUTES 1 cup (200g) quinoa (white, red, tri-coloured or black)2 cups (500ml) water1½ cups chopped flat leaf parsley1½ cups chopped mint leaves10 cherry tomatoes, quartered6 green onions, sliced thinly2 tablespoons extra
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Cooking For One
SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES ¼ cup (45g) brown rice2 free-range eggs1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil½ small (40g) onion, chopped finely1 small clove garlic, crushed75g small Swiss brown or small portobello mushrooms50g kale or baby spinach
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Weeknight Wonder
SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 40 MINUTES 1 large (400g) kūmara, peeled, chopped coarsely3 medium (600g) potatoes, chopped coarsely⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil100g store-bought garlic and herb butter, softened2 tablespoons baby capers4 x 160g firm
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Mad About Dessert
SERVES 8 PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES You will need to start this recipe a day ahead.¾ cup (165g) caster sugar6 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup (75g) caster sugar, extra300ml thickened cream1¾ cups (430ml) milk 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (
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Home Sweet Home
My aim for interiors we feature is to smash the perception that to sell a home, you have to decorate “safely”. It’s simply not true and when you have a property like this, it’s more effective to lean into its hidden charms while giving the whole spac
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The Top Six Interior Trends For Autumn
Shorter days and the inevitable change in the mercury that follows is a signal to switch up your home from cool to cosy. Here are some of the seasonally appropriate trends happening now that only require a few new accessories or a weekend project to
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Great Read
The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa, Simon & Schuster When Ally Keller’s daughter emerges into the world, she’s silent, whimpers and finally howls – and it’s no wonder. The midwife who pulls her out condemns the newborn – “It’s a Rhineland ba
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Storytime
One Illumined Thread by Sally Colin-James, HarperCollins An extraordinary threading of three women separated by thousands of years but linked by an indomitable creative spirit. We begin in the Art Gallery of South Australia, 2018, where a conservator
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Room Service
I have a first-day rule. Any sign of trouble, even a whiff of a problem, and I walk. In hotel 13 I was gone before my first shift even started. I told my supervisor my mother had died and I had to go back to Scotland. I’ve never even been to Scotland
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Puzzles
Win 5 x $50 We’ve hidden a collection of royalty-related words in the grid. These words can be spelt horizontally, vertically, diagonally, backwards and forwards, but always in a straight line – we've found one to start. When you have found all the w
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In The Stars
The Sun, Jupiter and new moon in Taurus place your agenda this month firmly in the comfort zone. While Mercury retro in your sign for the first half of May might not be the most comfortable birthday scenario, you can buffer your nervous system by avo
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5-minute Philosopher
Is it more important to be liked or respected? Respected – because respect is the foundation of trust and being a good human. What is the meaning of life? To live it to the fullest. What talent do you wish you had? Healing powers! I would love to be

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