CATEGORIES

Tracy Grimshaw "I'm Not Crippled By Shyness"

TV’s Tracy Grimshaw has finally found happiness, contentment and a sense of belonging in her life away from the small screen. Tracy tells Michael Sheather how she is basking in the peace and tranquillity of her rural property, yet still has a good social life –and how finding love is always a possibility.

Puppy Love

A close encounter with an uncommunicative parrot gives Pat McDermott pause for thought. Could it be time for a new puppy?

The Tudor Queen

As she releases her latest tale of greed, romance and bloody deeds from King Henry VIII’s court, best-selling author Philippa Gregory talks to Juliet Rieden about 30 years of historical fiction and picks her ultimate dinner party guests.

A Free Spirit

Last month, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark lost the love of her life. But who was the raffish, unconventional, at once charming and grouchy, Prince Henrik? William Langley investigates.

Smart, Sassy And A Secret Softie

 As she reluctantly turns 50, Sunrise newsreader Natalie Barr opens up to Genevieve Gannon about fears, family and why she can’t stop crying...

Aung San Fall From Grace

Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of the coveted Nobel Peace Prize, knows too well what it is like to be persecuted. So why is the political leader of Myanmar allowing hundreds of thousands of Rohingyan Muslims to be driven from their country in what the UN describes as “ethnic cleansing”? William Langley investigates.

A Long Way From Home

Sajeda, her husband, Nayim, and their six children are Rohingya refugees. They fled the violence of Myanmar and braved a terrifying ordeal at sea but, they tell Samantha Trenoweth, they are slowly finding a new sense of hope in Australia.

Barney & Kada The Power Of Us

Barney Miller, a quadriplegic, and his wife Kada refuse to accept limitations on how they live. Barney not only stood for his bride at their wedding but together, they tell Sue Smethurst, they are looking to a life of surfing, songs and, one day, a family.

Dream Weaver

Renowned artist Rene Kulitja is one of the busiest women in Australia, and her mission is to build bridges between vastly different worlds, writes Samantha Trenoweth.

How A Magpie Helped A Family Heal

Sam and Cameron Bloom were on an adventure in Thailand with their three boys in 2013 when tragedy struck. The family was on a rooftop terrace and Sam leaned against the safety rail – unaware its supports had rotted away. She crashed to the concrete two storeys below, shattering two vertebrae in her spine and losing the use of her legs. Sam slipped into a dark depression. As Cameron tells Genevieve Gannon, salvation came in the form of a scruffy little bird named Penguin.

A Foot In The Door

Imagine investing in the lucrative housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne for less than $100. It is possible, writes Money founding editor, Pam Walkley.

Ocean Cruising In Asia

As the cruise scene in Asia hots up, Sally Macmillan discovers some enticing trips that are both scenic and serene, offering bustling cities and sacred sites.

Home Hints

Georgina Bitcon gives clever tips on keeping kids’ bath toys mould-free, getting squeaks out of floorboards, drying woollens and more, plus a reader's prize hint.

“My Country Childhood Made Me​​​​​​​ Who I Am” 

Dame Quentin Bryce was raised in remote, rural Ilfracombe and has a deep love of the bush. On a trip down memory lane she takes Juliet Rieden to the landmark town of Winton, where her parents met, and talks to the proud locals who wouldn’t live anywhere else.

“I'm better in my skin at 50”​​​​​​​

Tina Arena has been performing since she was a six year old and has seen it all – Harvey Weinstein, loss, love and superstardom in Europe. And now back in Australia with her partner and son, she’s finally ready to take on the most challenging and thrilling role of her career, she tells Juliet Rieden. 

Celebrating “My Man”

Tiaras and medals dazzled, and Crown Princess Mary gave thanks to the love who “swept me off my feet”, as Denmark wished Crown Prince Frederik a happy 50th birthday. Juliet Rieden reports.

Tantrums And Tiaras​​​​​​​

The reign in Spain is facing its most thunderous forecast yet, as commoner Queen Letizia elbows her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía, aside in a right royal rumpus pitching the old guard against the new world order. William Langley investigates.

Getting Away With Murder

Since Lois Roberts (right) vanished from the side of a road in 1998, her twin sister, Rhoda (left), has never stopped looking for justice. Susan Chenery reports on this brutal murder in the NSW Northern Rivers and asks why Lois’ killer has never been found.

Women Of The Outback

Some have thousands of years of history here; others blew in just a decade ago but the red dust has seeped into their veins. Samantha Trenoweth meets six women who have made Central Australia their home.

Rediscovering The Lost Art Of Sleep

Sleep is the first thing we sacrifice when our lives get busy, but it’s as important to our health as the food we eat and the air we breathe. Genevieve Gannon uncovers links between sleeplessness and chronic disease and shares expert tips on catching more zzzzzs.

“Things I Never Thought I Wanted To Say Out Loud”​​​​​​​ - Sally Field

She’s one of Hollywood’s most intuitive actors, but behind the brilliant career was a woman in pieces. Now the 71-year-old wants to lift the lid on the painful childhood that still haunts her, and in an extraordinary interview in her LA home talks to Juliet Rieden about the raw, intimate and explosive memoir she knew she had to write.

A Lady And A Champ

Racing legend Gai Waterhouse and her daughter, Kate, invite Genevieve Gannon onto the family farm to talk about success, style and why family will always come first.

Solving The Riddle Of Pelvic Pain

There is hope for women with a debilitating condition that can cause misery for sufferers, says Professor Kerryn Phelps.

Taking On The Boys

Clementine Ford is one of the boldest and most influential voices in fourth-wave feminism. Samantha Trenoweth meets a woman who wants to incite schoolgirls to revolution and create a world that will not destroy her son.

Playing By Heart

Noni Hazlehurst chats with Susan Horsburgh about sexual harassment in the ’70s, empty nest syndrome, the joys of being single and finding the humanity in every character’s heart.

Opposites Attract

Georgie Parker chats with Samantha Trenoweth about fall in love, motherhood, and the operation that gave her a new lease on life at 53.

When The Ones You Love Hurt You The Most​​​​​​​

Elderly Australians are being neglected and abused by those who are closest to them. Susan Chenery finds that the financial abuse of older Australians very often begins at home.

Allison Baden-Clay's Of Legacy Hope

When Allison Baden-Clay was murdered, her family was shocked – they’d had no idea she was in an abusive relationship. In an exclusive interview, her sister Vanessa Fowler shares Allison’s story with Susan Chenery, in the hope it will help save lives.

The Day Our World Caught Fire

The Black Saturday bushfires tore through Victoria in 2009, taking 173 lives and devastating whole communities. Ten years later, Megan Norris speaks with some of the survivors who lost homes, properties, loved ones, and whose lives will never be the same.

Our New Life With Neve

A year ago, Jacinda Ardern was making headlines as New Zealand’s new Prime Minister. She was also newly pregnant. Now, a year into her job running the country while also becoming a first-time mum, she talks to Emma Clifton about making history, finding life balance and her gratitude for others support.