The Australian Women's Weekly August 2022

Editor’s letter This month I met with my fellow Women of the Future judges to talk about and promote this year’s campaign, and to encourage young Australian women to throw their hats in the ring (page 42). I marvelled with Ita Buttrose and Julie Bishop at the outstanding achievements of former finalists and winners. First-time judge and 2018 winner Sarah Moran spoke of her eagerness to get to know and encourage the next crop of passionate and driven women, just as she does with her own Girl Geek Academy. Journalist and presenter Narelda Jacobs shared her excitement about being on our panel for a second year while Caterina Nesci, from award sponsor La Trobe Financial, implored women everywhere to never stop reaching for the stars in pursuit of their dreams.…

“Live as if you will die tomorrow. Learn as if you will live forever.” — MAHATMA GANDHI Letter of the month I was thinking of cutting down on my expenses, and had decided not to renew my subscription. Then I thought of my routine when The Weekly arrives. A quick look at the contents, followed a few days later by perusal of the human interest stories. Days later I’d find myself picking up the magazine and looking at the recipes and household hints, cutting and pasting into my collection. Then for the final time, a look at all the overlooked items. There you have it – a whole month of pleasure. How could I give that away! West Lakes, SA. Can-do attitude To me The Australian Women’s Weekly isn’t just…

In brief News of Prince William’s birthday endeavour leaked early when a member of the public snapped the royal on the streets of London with a homeless man selling copies of The Big Issue. A few days later the magazine released its prized exclusive: An interview and photo shoot with Prince William and the very man Will had been spied with – 60-year-old Dave Martin. “I wanted to experience the other side and see what it was like to be a Big Issue vendor. My time was truly eye-opening,” William explains. He joined Dave for an afternoon just a few days after the Platinum Jubilee and together the duo sold 32 copies. “While I may seem like one of the most unlikely advocates for this cause, I have always believed…

Julie’s new jersey Julie Bishop has pulled on a green and gold jersey to join Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 campaign to get more women and girls into sport. Wendy’s gift Wendy Whiteley has made an extraordinary pledge to donate her collection of Brett Whiteley art, worth $100 million, to the NSW Gallery after her death. Prized portrait A portrait by retired major Anneke Jamieson portraying motherhood and military service has won an Australian War Memorial art prize.…

In briefYoung ARCHIES Beloved little brothers, admired grandparents and celebratory self-portraits stole the show at the Young Archies this year. “I had no idea I was capable of creating something so beautiful,” wrote Lev Vishnu Khan, five, winner of the most junior category of the portrait competition for school children. With a record number of 2400 entries, the calibre could not have been higher this year as Australia’s youngest artists captured people who inspired them or whom they loved.…

“[My kids] can’t be here, they got last minute fake IDs and they’ve gone clubbing. But I know they’ll watch this tomorrow, when I make them, on YouTube.” Hamish Blake accepting his Gold Logie. “First up I need to thank the old cheese, my mum. Margaret Anne Armstrong is a superstar!” Tony Armstrong, who was raised by a single mum, thanked her during his Logie acceptance speech. “I was terrified that somebody might heckle me here tonight and I thought, don’t worry, Bert would love that, that is what he would want.” Patti Newton during her speech. Gold ruled on the Logies red carpet this year, as stars went bold and bright. Amanda Keller looked resplendent in a shimmering suit while Jessica Mauboy stunned in a Mariam Seddiq crumpled…