Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2025 i Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

A few days ago, we celebrated my grandmother’s 99th birthday – not with a quiet nod to the number, but with a full-blown “In My 100th Year” party. Because why wait for the card from the King when you can honour the incredible years already lived? It’s a rare and beautiful privilege to still have my grandmother in my life. Even more special is that my son knows her too – not just in a photo album or on the family tree, but as a real, living presence. She has a wicked sense of humour, an open heart, and a gentle wisdom that emerges in the simplest conversations. She’s been there for every chapter of my life. I can’t name a major milestone she hasn’t been part of. I remember…

Parents know the panic. A lost child, even for a few agonising seconds, can be a nightmare. If those few seconds stretch into minutes – or God forbid, hours – whole worlds can cave in. So imagine what Nancy and Jim Beaumont experienced when their children – nine-year-old Jane, seven-year-old Arnna and four-year-old Grant – vanished on January 26 in 1966. An unsupervised trip to busy Glenelg Beach on a swelteringly hot Adelaide day in the last week of the summer holidays quickly detonated into the most chilling mystery in Australia’s history. Glenelg is, and always has been, a popular playground for families. But on that fateful day it was also the hunting ground for a cold, calculating predator. He watched Jane, Arnna and Grant arrive by bus after their…

Turtlenecks and cable knits Dreamy knits are a sleek pairing option for skirts and trousers. Jac + Jack cashmere turtleneck, $680. Patterns and colours Add country chic to your winter dressing. The Grampians Goods Co. wool sweaters, $269 each. Twin sets and layering Worn together, or apart, add style and versatility with classic separates. Elka Collective knit vest, $199, and cardigan, $249. Collars and stripes Casual sophistication in navy stripes are a seasonal staple. Mia Fratino cashmere pullover, $499. ALL PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE. HAIR AND MAKE-UP BY CANDICE SEPTEMBER. MODEL: RACHEL WALLER @ IMG. SHOT ON LOCATION AT SUN RANCH, BYRON BAY.…

We’ve all done it – dismissed a nagging ache, blamed our tiredness on a busy week, or chalked up headaches to dehydration. But what if your body’s trying to hint at something bigger? The gender pain-gap tells us women often soldier on through symptoms we should pay attention to. We’re so busy looking after everyone else that we put ourselves last. Recent research shows that when women do seek help, they wait longer in emergency departments and are less likely to be given effective pain relief than men. “I’ve seen women accept and ignore a range of symptoms – and often the health profession is part of the problem, wrongly leading women to believe certain symptoms are normal,” says Melbourne GP and a co-host of ABC’s The Health Report, Dr…

Test Kitchen Instead of ziti pasta, you could use penne or rigatoni, if you like. Parmesan rinds are great to add to meat sauces, risottos, soups and stews. Just remove any rind remnants before serving. Ligurian pesto & potato trofie SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 15 MINUTES 5 cups loosely packed basil leaves, washed, dried 1 clove garlic 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup (120g) toasted pine nuts 1 cup (80g) finely grated parmesan 400g dried trofie (see note) 1 large potato (300g), cut into 1cm cubes 200g green beans, trimmed, cut into thirds 400g can butter beans, drained, rinsed ¼ cup (20g) finely grated pecorino (or parmesan) 1 To make the pesto, in a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts…

PG 110 Osso buco with gremolata crumb PG 110 Slow cooked lamb shoulder with lemon fetta sauce Osso buco with gremolata crumb SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 8½ HOURS 4-6 pieces (1.2kg) osso buco (beef shin) ¼ cup (35g) plain flour 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium (120g) carrot, peeled, chopped finely 2 sticks celery, chopped finely 1 medium (350g) leek, white part only, chopped finely ½ cup (125ml) white wine (or additional beef stock) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups (500ml) beef stock 250g cherry tomatoes 2 bay leaves 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme mashed potatoes, for serving GREMOLATA CRUMB 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup (25g) panko breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind ¼ cup coarsely chopped parsley 1…

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about turning the ordinary into something extraordinary – especially when it comes to your home. Personalising garden pots or indoor décor items is one of the easiest ways to do just that. It’s quick, affordable and the results are often surprisingly chic. If you’ve ever spent weeks searching for a vase in just the right hue or a garden pot with the perfect pattern, you’ll know the frustration. So why not create your own? A plain ceramic or terracotta piece becomes a canvas for your ideas – whether it’s a pop of paint, a bold colour scheme or a gentle textured effect. It’s a great way to test out colours or styles you love without the pressure of committing to full looks in your home. Tempted…

Seventy-two hours after our daughter, Neve, was born, Clarke and I held a press conference to introduce her to the world. We planned the whole thing before I gave birth, and I’d been sure it would be fine. Kate Middleton did it, I’d thought. I can make it work. Now that I’d just given birth, it did not feel fine. I had spent most of the waking hours since Neve arrived just staring at her, the way new parents do. For so long, I had waited and worried, and now she was here. I was relieved and elated. My body, though, was another matter. Even the easiest birth knocks a body in two, and Neve’s wasn’t entirely straightforward. Close to delivery, her heart rate had dropped precipitously, and she’d emerged…

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It’s the most exclusive WhatsApp group on Earth. To get into it, you have to be young, female, and heir to the throne of a European kingdom. The members of this closely-guarded chat are the Gen-ZEuropean princesses who will one day ascend to the head of their nations: Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 23, Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway, 21, and Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, heir to the throne of The Netherlands, 21. Princess Leonor of Spain, 19, may also be in the group. “I don’t know for sure,” European royal correspondent Wim Dehandschutter tells The Weekly. The Queen of Spain is very strict with her daughters, he explains, and because of this Leonor is less connected than the other three. Using the encrypted app, these future queens in their early…

“My very first cat show was the 1971 Sydney Royal, in which I got third.” After a week of rain, the sun has come out over the St Ives Showground in Sydney. The sky is a winning shade of blue and the verdant greenery smells sweet and bright. All that’s missing is birdsong, but there’s not a chirp to be heard. In fact, local birds would be well advised to steer clear. The sound rising from the Douglas Pickering Pavilion is a symphony of meows. It’s the NSW Cat Fanciers Association Autumn Show, and 80 felines have come to preen in front of the judges. Show manager Tracey Camp is directing foot and paw traffic as breeders and owners arrive for vetting at 7.30am. She has a busy day ahead…

Countless studies suggest we are hardwired to focus on lips, including recent research by psychologists at the University of Sydney, which found lip size is encoded by the brain as a distinct feature, separate from our overall facial structure. Interestingly, the study also found that female participants preferred digitally-altered images with fuller lips. It’s something make-up artists have noted too. “There’s a growing shift towards more natural-looking fullness,” says Lori Taylor Davis, global pro lead artist at Smashbox Cosmetics. If you’re after a fuller-looking lip, there’s a lot you can do with makeup alone. This winter is the perfect time to try a movie-star worthy lip (like Dame Helen Mirren, opposite) that rocks just the right balance of definition and softness. Lori has a trick for achieving this. “Use a…

About 10 years ago, Dr Tanya Finnie’s life changed. Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia – chronic, autoimmune conditions that cause joint pain, fatigue, brain fog and inflammation throughout her body – the professional speaker and motherof-one had to find a way to exist in her new body while still living her life. “I’ve sat through meetings silently pushing through pain because I didn’t want to be seen as dramatic,” she says. “I’ve had to cancel plans, not because I didn’t want to show up, but because my body had already decided for me. There’s a constant tension between wanting to appear ‘fine’ ... and the reality that, some days, simply existing takes all my energy.” Tanya wasn’t always this sick. The symptoms have gotten worse over the years, and…

This meal is the result of combining all my boys’ favourite things into one hearty winter dish. They love chicken, they are mad for pie, and what could make those two things better than to top it off with another family favourite – potato bake! As with most of my recipes, this lends itself very well to being served to the table in the pan for everyone to help themselves. "Combining my boys' love of chicken and pis, and topping it with potato, makes this hearty dish a favourite at our place." Chicken & leek pie with potato bake top SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 6-8 (800g) medium washed potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 600g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm cubes 1 leek, white and pale…

Chelsea GIRLS Flower power “I’m trying to look like a garden,” Dame Joanna Lumley (left) said as she posed for photos during her visit to The King’s Trust Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. The King’s Trust garden will be relocated after the show to west London where it will be maintained by young people enrolled in King’s Trust programmes. The trust thanked Joanna and Cate Blanchett (right) for their ongoing support. Royal ROUND-UP A recognition of resilience The service for the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey was “a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served,” Prince William said. The Prince of Wales laid a wreath in the Abbey in an act of thanksgiving, alongside veterans and families. Later, he and Princess…

It was an early Thursday morning in 1975 when Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill had their first, incredibly awkward dance. The 15-year-olds had seen each other around at Nottingham ice rink, enough to say hello to, but nothing more than that. But Chris was in the market for a new partner, his usual skating compatriot having decamped to London. Jayne was another talented local who coach Janet Sawbridge had identified as a potential good fit. Janet met the teenagers on the ice at 6am and instructed them to take a dance hold. And then, to their horror, she pushed their hips together to make them closer and, says Jayne, “kind of left us there for five minutes or so. We kept looking all the way around the room rather than…

Kylee Dennis had just poured a glass of chardonnay on a hot summer’s afternoon in January 2023 when her mum, Julee McKeen, rang to share some exciting news. Julee, then 78, had met a man online, and they’d struck up quite a rapport. They’d been chatting for almost seven months. “Donald” would soon be returning from a lengthy overseas business trip and Julee would finally get to meet him face-to-face. She was looking forward to the long lunches and coffee catch-ups they’d spoken about many times a day. “You could’ve knocked me over with a feather,” Kylee says. “Mum sounded so happy. She told me he was a widowed businessman from Orange, which is just a couple of hours from her NSW south coast home, and he was getting ready…

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Quince The mysterious quince, with its yellow exterior and it’s tough floury inside, magically transforms with sugar and slow cooking to a ruby red in colour and tender flesh. Store them in a cool, dry, airy place ideally with enough space between fruits to prevent them from touching for a couple of weeks. For longer storage, refrigerate for a month or freeze for 3 months. Rhubarb With ribbed stalks that range from red and pink to green, rhubarb is at its peak during winter. The tart, earthy flavour of the stalks changes to a refreshing sharpness when cooked. But never eat rhubarb leaves, as they’re poisonous. Remove and discard the poisonous leaves, then wrap the stalks in plastic food wrap. Store in the crisper section of the fridge for up…

Roasted cauliflower & white bean soup with cheesy parmesan toast SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR ½ large head cauliflower 4 cloves garlic, skin on, bruised 80ml extra virgin olive oil 16 sage leaves 80g good-quality bacon, diced 10g butter 1 medium brown onion, chopped finely 5 thyme sprigs 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 100g fresh ricotta 4 slices sourdough 50g mozzarella, grated 80g parmesan, grated 1 Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced. Line an oven tray with baking paper. 2 Break down the cauliflower into florets and place in a bowl with garlic cloves and half the olive oil; toss, and season with salt flakes and freshly ground pepper. Transfer to prepared tray and roast for 20 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, in…

Optimising the flow, or movement, through your home is essential for your sense of wellbeing. The goal is for the circulation within rooms, between rooms, and between indoor and outdoor spaces to have the same physical and psychological benefits as you might experience walking in a natural environment such as a forest. Think of floor plans that lead from open spaces to more sheltered spaces like paths leading from sunny, open clearings to shady spots. Architectural openings – doors and windows – have a positive effect on air flow, ventilating rooms naturally. Windows and doors positioned so that breezes flow from one end of the house to the other can cool rooms significantly, often alleviating the need for artificial air conditioning. A natural desire to increase the feeling of space…

About the author For six years, the A Beautiful Family manuscript sat, unfinished, in Jennifer Trevelyan’s drawer alongside three other unpublished novels. The aspiring author became disenchanted with her work, but knew there was something about this story, so in 2023 she gave it a final edit and sent the manuscript to acclaimed literary agent Felicity Blunt. Within weeks she had a global publishing deal. “I thought holding my book would finally make it seem real. But I still couldn’t believe it. I think I’ll finally trust it when the book is in bookstores. At least, I hope I will! Otherwise, it will forever feel like some sort of dream – a glitch in the matrix,” says Jennifer. Holiday GOLD A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan, Allen & Unwin Certain…

Cancer Jun 23 -Jul 23 As this month celebrates the birthdays of the crab clan, what better celestial present than generous Jupiter checking in for its once every 12 years homestay in your sign? If the full moon on July 11 presents a conflict between what you need to do professionally and what you want personally, remember to keep the people who matter in your life updated with your process. The courageous new moon on July 25 offers plenty of confidence to clearly express what you have to contribute and ask the relevant questions when you need to know more. Leo Jul 24 -Aug 23 July commences with caring, sharing at-home vibes for spoiling and being spoilt by the ones you love: So far, so warm and fuzzy. Then midmonth…

What does inspiration look like for you? Tohu – signs that tell you you’re in the right place, all is as it should be. They can be small and seemingly insignificant but if they speak to you, they can offer inspiration and comfort combined. What lesson has been the hardest to learn? The ones that keep resurfacing until I do learn! How do you stay motivated? Connection. If you’re connected to your body, you’ll want to look after it. If you’re connected to your whānau, your planet, your community, your purpose, motivation is usually close. It’s narrowing down my focus I find hardest. Humans need to learn to … Value life more – power and riches less. What is the definition of happy? Simple and exceptional joys, appreciated. What are…