The Australian Women's Weekly March 2022

I magine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. So goes the campaign theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, and no matter how you feel about the ‘F’ word (feminism, that is) it’s a goal that’s hard not to get behind. It’s also nothing new (page 194). While it seems everyone in the country had an opinion on the actions, words and, yes, facial expressions of our outgoing Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, there was a cohort of women quietly and determinedly working to bring about sustained change of their own. They may not receive the…

The Queen’s grandson-in-law Mike Tindall is instilling his love of sport in his kids, having a kick with daughter Mia after a charity match. Tennis champion Serena Williams hinted daughter Olympia loves the game as much as she does, sharing this photo with the caption, “Next?” Cuddly Kate The Duchess of Cambridge was thrilled to meet some tiny community members, but Prince William was a little circumspect, quipping, “Don’t give my wife any more ideas!” Paris Haute Couture Week has inspired us to put away the lockdown activewear. Schiaparelli was joyfully theatrical, while Valentino embraced age and body diversity.…

Jonathan LaPaglia  hosts Australian Survivor, now airing on Ten. Catch up on tenplay.com.au. The toughest situation I’ve found myself in was... trying to convince my wife to only take hand luggage on a trip to Europe. If I was playing Survivor, I would… probably be voted out first. The best way to play when things come up that you don’t agree with is to hold your tongue. And I can have trouble doing that. The one thing I can’t stomach is… the fact that I didn’t buy Amazon stock when it went public. The first person on my speed dial is… my agent. I’m an actor, what can I say? My motto in life is… go big or go home. My first celebrity crush was… Ginger from Gilligan’s Island. The…

Ash Barty says it was a night “I will never forget”. Not only had the world No. 1 claimed victory on her home soil grand slam, the Australian Open, but she had done it in the presence of two national heroes, and personal idols. Meanwhile, Winter Olympian Jakara Anthony skied to glory, becoming Australia’s sixth ever gold medallist after a near-perfect run.…

“She wouldn’t allow me at all to teach maths or do phonics unless I dressed up as her teacher.” Cate Blanchett’s  acting skills came into good use during her daughter’s pandemic homeschooling. “I can’t give you what I have right now and I’m gutted.” Adele  tearfully postponed her concert after COVID wreaked havoc on preparation. The Wiggles’ Anthony Field  has a dig at bandmate Jeff Fatt after they came in at No. 1 on the triple j Hottest 100. “He’s the first guy to win the Top100that is 100.” Jason Donovan  on Neighbours’ uncertain future. “Neighbours changed the Australian television landscape. Hoping that it will find a new home ... and continue to provide opportunity and entertainment.”…

RUSSIA Bear market Struggling to buy a home in Australia? Maybe you should take a leaf out of a polar bear’s book. Wrangel Island in Russia seems to be the up-and-coming market, after a group of polar bears took up residence in one of the island’s abandoned weather stations. UNITED STATES Frozen in time A winter storm has frozen the state of Massachusetts in time, creating scenes eerily similar to that of an apocalyptic movie. Temperatures dipped well below freezing, with frozen salt spray coating most homes. It even stopped one town’s clock! Japan Fry fight Japan is in the midst of a food fight, after COVID-19 caused a potato supply issue. McDonald’s has had to ration its fries, while many of its competitors have jumped at the chance to…