Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2025 i The Australian Women's Weekly

I have always tried to encourage my children to speak up about their needs and wants and desires. In fact, if I had given them a dollar for every time I’d uttered the phrase “if you don’t ask, you don’t get” they’d be able to pay for their own Tyler The Creator concert tickets/arcade birthday parties/new must-have SteamAirJumpRocket sneakers/four-bedroom inner-city mansion themselves instead of me having to constantly budget for them. But, as we’ve always been told, children will do what they see, not what they’re told. I realised I have not been putting my money where my mouth is in relation to asking for help. Instead, I’ve been putting my money in a savings account named “Kids’ Whims”. And I’m not just talking about material needs. They’re easy. I…

As the Duchess of Sussex returned to Netflix earlier this year, cooking and entertaining in her series, With Love, Meghan, another duchess was planning a low-key approach to a milestone in the less glossy surrounds of Surrey. The Duchess of Edinburgh turned 60 on January 20, a birthday she spent “privately” at Bagshot Park, the home she shares with Prince Edward, her husband of more than 25 years, and their three dogs: A cocker spaniel called Mole, and two black labradors, Teal and Teasel. Their children, Lady Louise Windsor, 21, and James, Earl of Wessex, 17, sent birthday wishes – she from St Andrews University, where she is in her third year studying English, and he from boarding school in Oxfordshire, where he is studying for A-levels next summer. Beyond…

At 3am in the winter mornings of 1982, Ann Lanigan could be found crouched in her home in Melbourne’s south-east, cleaning out cupboards as she waited for her newborn to wake for his feed. She couldn’t sleep. She couldn’t eat. Her mind was restless, and her soul was troubled. She had three children to care for, and she’d been handed a diagnosis nobody seemed to understand. What she knew was that the symptoms were hollowing her out, and she had no idea when she would recover. Her body was sapped of energy, but she could not stay in bed. She had to get on with it. “It was a very confusing, overwhelming time for me,” she tells The Weekly. “I felt very alone.” The maternity hospital psychiatrist who had first…

A huge portrait of Carla Zampatti is on the wall behind a grand piano. Painted by Swedish-Australian artist Danelle Bergstrom in 2009, it is almost life-size, highlighting Carla’s unflappable gaze and impeccable style. She is also pictured from the back, full-length, almost as if reflected in a mirror. Carla’s three children – Alex Schuman, Allegra Spender and Bianca Spender – are arranging themselves at that piano as they pose for The Weekly’s photographer. And the subtext of the set-up isn’t lost on Bianca – that Carla’s presence continues to loom large in all of their lives. “It’s not a subconscious presence right now,” she says with a laugh. “It’s a very physical presence.” “It’s got a good sense of her, actually,” says Allegra of the painting, adding that Bianca had…

Just kicking a soccer ball and trying to score a goal, over and over again in my family’s garden – that’s how it started. I was always outside playing and practising, from the age of five or six, in my little Manchester United kit. There were four of us kids, three sisters and a brother, but I was the odd one out, the only one who played sports. Growing up in Essex, on the outskirts of London, I picked up football way before women’s sport became a big thing. One day Dad said to Mum, “You know, I think Fran’s got some talent. We should get her into a team.” I had to play with boys until I was 11, but it all kicked off from there. I was scouted…

The scalp spa Tokyo Headspa Orihime Try it: If your scalp needs some TLC or you’re in dire need of a de-stressing massage that doesn’t require getting your kit off. Pure Zen. What to expect: This Japanese-style treatment starts with a scalp health check before you recline, head over basin, with slippers, blanket and eye mask. This is a level of love your scalp has likely never seen. After a deep cleanse and condition, accompanied by a formidable scalp massage (magic if you have tension headaches), the intensity cranks up further with a powerful no-oil upper body (arms, neck, shoulders and hands) and facial reflexology massage that will make you aware of just how much tension you were carrying. Expect to leave with a squeaky-clean scalp and bouncy dried-off hair.…

For many, when our doctor warns that our cholesterol is on the higher side, we half-heartedly promise to cut down on dessert and go easy on the bacon. However, it usually slips down our priority list, becoming a humorous point of contention when our partner gives us a knowing look as we reach for the ice-cream after dinner. While we try to adopt healthier habits to lower cholesterol levels, the fact it has no noticeable symptoms makes it easier to ignore. Even when your cholesterol is high, you can feel perfectly fine, leading to a perception that it isn’t a significant health concern – that is, until a major event like a heart attack happens. “Cholesterol that’s marginally over the upper limit might not seem like a big deal, but…

One pan creamy lemon chicken SERVES 4 PREP + COOK TIME 30 MINUTES 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder 2 tablespoons plain flour 4 chicken breast fillets 40g butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thinly 3/4 (180ml) cup chicken stock 300ml thickened cream 150g green beans, trimmed 120g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 Combine smoked paprika and flour in a shallow bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and dust well to coat. 2 Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook the chicken for 3 minutes each side or until golden, but not yet cooked all the…

Turkish delight pav SERVES 8–10 In each of my books, meringue exists in some form as a nod to my grandmother. She taught me to cook long before I had any inkling of the hold it would have over my life, and the smell of whisked egg whites and sugar is enough to take me out at the knees. I honour her in every book and every meringue. I adore the wild entanglements of Turkish delight running through the peaks and troughs of this meringue. It gives it both whimsy and a sense of occasion. TURKISH DELIGHT SYRUP (MAKES ABOUT ¾ CUP) 170g Turkish delight 250ml (1 cup) water PAVLOVA 8 egg whites at room temperature 450g caster sugar 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste TO TOP…

Crumbed porte with pinsapple, lime E chilli salsa SERVES 1 PREP + COOK TIME 25 MINUTES 1 (200g) pork leg steak ¼ cup (75g) whole egg mayonnaise ½ cup (35g) panko breadcrumbs olive oil, for shallow frying butter lettuce leaves and avocado slices, to serve PINEAPPLE, LIME AND CHILLI SALSA 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ Bethonga pineapple, peeled, cored and finely chopped ½ fresh long red chilli, sliced finely ¼ teaspoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon small mint leaves 1 PINEAPPLE, LIME AND CHILLI SALSA Place lime juice, pineapple, chilli and sugar in a bowl, then toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate until required. Just before serving sprinkle over mint leaves. 2 Using a meat tenderiser, pound pork until 5-10mm thick. Coat pork steak in mayonnaise then dip in breadcrumbs,…

Read THIS! Faithful flock Australia is home to some of the most beautiful native birds in the world – and there are some clever ways you can attract them into your own backyard. This book is a great guide for gardeners and bird lovers alike. It’s full of tips on how to design a garden with both native and exotic plants, plus other features to entice every type of bird fly in. Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden by Stephanie Jackson, New Holland Publishers, RRP $35. DIY GALLERY WALL Make an exhibition of your favourite prints, paintings and photos with these easy steps. 1 Grab a large sheet of butcher’s paper and cut an outline of each piece you plan to work with before you get down to business. Mark where each…

I hear their boots first. Ack-ack-ack, like machine guns firing in the stairwell. Then the roar: “Gestapo! Aufmachen!” That’s when I remember – I forgot to lock the door. I’ve run so often these past four years that I think I can make it; that if I fling the bolt into place, I’ll have time to escape out the back. And I do make it. The bolt is in my hands, but the door is bulging from the force of the bodies trying to break in, and my fingers are hysterical with adrenaline and can’t make the lock catch. The wood cracks. The door shudders. It flies open. Two dozen Nazis burst in. This is the moment everyone in London warned me was coming. Capture. Torture. Death – but only…

Nineteen-year-old model Kathy Murrell was “the girl with the longest legs in Sydney”, said this issue’s cover notes. “She was a natural choice to illustrate the new long-legged look”. That look was so-called as “in a bombshell explosion that has rocked the fashion world, Paris couturiers upped the hemline almost to the knees”. Readers could find instructions for raising hems at home on page 30. Elsewhere, staff reporter Helen Frizell caught up with Rosalie Kunoth-Monks to see what she’d been up to since starring in Jedda (1955). Now 21, Rosalie was in Adelaide, helping care for the five children of Rev. Lionel Renfrey at his rectory. In her room, she had photos of modern-day stars pinned to her wardrobe door. “My favourite is Jimmy Dean,” Rosalie told Helen. A report…

Letter of the month Chrissie Swan, I just read your column (What I’ve learnt about …Food memories, AWW, April) about making Spanish almond biscuits for your mum. It brought tears to my eyes as I remembered cooking with and for my mum. She was a wonderful cook, loved to eat and was always trying new things. She’s no longer with us but I think of her often. I’d love the recipe – when I make them, I’ll think of Mum. I read magazines from around the world. It makes you realise how connected we all are. Canada. Years of music Thinking of fond memories from my childhood, some of my favourite moments were spent watching The Sound of Music with ever-delightful Julie Andrews. After reading the behind-the-scenes stories and the…

Car tyres crunch on a gravel road, winding through dense, white fog on the valley floor then up again into pale sunlight. A mob of 20 grey kangaroos races The Weekly team across golden paddocks on either side of this backroad to Carcoar. One last bend, then we’re on the main street of town, and beyond that, in an old Victorian cottage, Edwina Bartholomew is waiting. She’s listening to the dawn chorus, tearing into a croissant from a local bakery, ready for hair and make-up as she has been almost every morning for the past 20 years. However, it’s not the Sunrise crew today. Edwina and her husband, Neil Varcoe, have invited The Weekly to join them in the NSW Central West to explore the National Trust-listed town where they’re…

Ann Jarvis was dynamic, opinionated and generous – a woman of passion and principle who lived through the troubled times of the American Civil War. She was also the woman who inspired Mother’s Day. Ann was a mother of 13, though she lost nine children to disease, rampant during the war. In spite of that heartbreak, she devoted her life to good works, largely around educating women and honouring the work of mothers. In 1858, while pregnant with her sixth child, Ann founded Mothers’ Day Work Clubs all through West Virginia to bring women together and combat soaring infant and child mortality rates. When war broke out, the clubs turned their attention to nursing and feeding wounded soldiers, and at her insistence, did not differentiate between Confederate and Union men.…

The dress is a pale green brocade, with small baskets of flowers in cream and green dotted across the fabric. The fitted bodice features buttons covered in the same fabric, which stop at the waist, leaving the skirt split down its long length. An underskirt would have been worn underneath, its likely contrasting colour peeking through. The peaked leg-of-mutton sleeves are short, and there are two pocket flaps on the hips. The label at the neck is stitched with four words: Mavis Ripper Model Melbourne. This name will be unfamiliar to most, with the exception of those with an avid interest in early 20th century Australian fashion and film. Tom McEvoy has spent years researching this period, completing a Master’s of Fashion and Textiles. He first stumbled across Mavis Ripper…

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I didn’t know quite what to expect but it wasn’t exactly this: Reclined on a couch, tucked beneath a fluffy blanket, I’m visualising myself in a place that fills me with joy. It’s not that I was expecting clock swinging or party tricks but this feels more like I’m drifting off for a power nap in the presence of a stranger – a little awkward at first but, as I listen to her voice and focus on the details of my daydream, I get swept up in the moment in much the same way I might get lost in a good book or film. Essentially, I’m slipping into a flow state, which is really an induction process that serves a specific purpose: To silence the conscious, thinking mind – the…

Sticky aubergine noodles SERVES 1 HANDS ON 7 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES 1 DRAWER 1 aubergine (eggplant) (250g) 1 clove of garlic 1 pak choi 1 tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 150g straight-to-wok thick udon noodles 4 spring onions ½ a fresh red chilli ½ a little gem lettuce 2 sprigs of mint or coriander 1 tbsp crunchy peanut & sesame chilli oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Slice the aubergine lengthways 1cm thick, then into long 1cm-wide strips. Remove the air-fryer shelf, scatter the aubergine into the drawer and cook for 15 minutes at 200ºC, shaking halfway. 2 Peel and finely slice the garlic. Quarter the pak choi lengthways. When the time’s up, pull out the drawer, scatter in the garlic and peanuts, spoon over…

Lamb shoulder & barley casserole with herb yoghurt SERVES 4 PREP & COOK TIME 3 HOURS 30 MINUTES 50ml extra virgin olive oil 1kg diced lamb shoulder 200g red onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely 100ml red wine 40ml aged red wine vinegar 400g can whole peeled tomatoes, including the juice 500ml chicken stock 3-4sprigs thyme 1 stalk fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick 300g pearl barley HERB YOGHURT 250g natural yoghurt 1 tablespoon lemon thyme leaves, chopped ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley or mint leaves, plus extra for serving 1 Preheat the oven to 145°C (125°C fan-forced.) 2 In a large, heavy-based dish with tight fitting lid (with pot large enough to hold the added barley) pour in the olive oil, place over a…

GREEN GOODNESS The Shepard is the perfect avocado for sandwiches thanks to its smooth and buttery texture. It’s great for slicing, acting as a barrier to help stop your bread getting soggy from the other sandwich ingredients. That makes it worthy of the title of sandwich-approved avocado! Marion’s kitchen Marion Grasby swaps the hustle and bustle of Bangkok for her own slice of paradise in Noosa, Qld, taking a fresh approach to her Asian-Australian heritage that inspires her new TV series Flavours of Heart & Home. In this eight-episode, half-hour snackable series Marion shares stories and recipes that reflect her upbringing, from comforting family dishes to delicious street food. Watch now on SBS Food and SBS On Demand. Mother and daughter Karima Hazim Chatila and Sivine Tabbouchhave created a celebration…

“A dozen or so gondolas roped together for the night are bobbing boisterously.” It’s a drizzly winter Monday night in Venice and it feels good to be alive. The bracing wind gusts have whisked away our jetlag, we’re chilling under the umbrellas of a quiet wharfside cafe enjoying the scenery while being serenaded by a 10,000-strong male choir. In front of us, a dozen or so gondolas roped together for the night are bobbing boisterously on the agitated waters of the lagoon, like over-exuberant chorus members in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers dancing “a cachucha, fandango, bolero” having drunk too much Xeres, Manzanilla, Montero because “wine, when it runs in abundance, enhances the reckless delight of that wildest of dances”. We’ve been on the go for 30 hours, flying or…

Red CARPET Spotted at the premiere Naomi Watts wore spots to match her co-star, Bing the Great Dane, for the New York premiere of her new film, The Friend. “One of us has got to change!” she wrote on photos of her posing with her co-star. Also starring Bill Murray, The Friend is based on the 2018 bestselling Sigrid Nunez novel of the same name. Bing’s handlers said he was “pawsitively excited” about the film. Women we love Picture book win Nukgal Wurra artist and debut author Wanda Gibson, 79, has won the $100,000 Victorian Premier’s prize for children’s literature for Three Dresses, a book about her childhood. Swimmer steps up Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry, 41, from Zimbabwe, has been elected the International Olympic Committee’s first female president in…

I am a data-driven person, and nothing about what I was going through was factual, rational or had any set path. No data points could be allocated, and no goals could be set to strive for. But I realised in the first couple of weeks that numbers meant the future for me – they represented progress, goals that I didn’t need to strive for because the universe inevitably pulled me forward, and small notches that got me further away from the impact zone. First, I needed to survive a period of time. I needed to get to Sunday, the day after Jock’s funeral. I had naively thought it would mean that no more decisions needed to be made and that the phone would stop, but that wasn’t to be. I…

The concert [with John Lennon joining Elton John on stage] was set for Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving – November 28, 1974. Yoko contemplated attending. She was hesitant but decided to go to see how John was doing. “Everyone was telling me how worried they were about him, so I thought maybe I should go.” She didn’t tell John and requested a seat where John wouldn’t see her from the stage. Before the concert, she sent gardenias but didn’t say she’d be there. “If I’d known she was there I’d have been too nervous to go on,” John said. “I would have been terrified.” In the middle of his set, Elton brought out John. “In my whole career, I’ve honestly never heard a crowd make a noise like the one…

We will never know, most of us, what we are really made of. If we are fortunate, we will never be tested. We will never know what we would do to survive. When something terrible or tragic happens you find your inner resources. Some people, like the Greste family, find fortitude and purpose. Retirees Lois and Juris Greste had no idea that they were campaigners. Or that they could front the media day after day. What they would be capable of if one of their three sons – Peter, Andrew and Michael – were in trouble. At Christmas 2013, they had just moved into a townhouse in Brisbane and were breathing in the tranquillity of their hobby farm in the Laidley valley. Juris and his boys had built the timber…

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Fresh out of high school, I joined the professional surfing tour. For 20 years I defined myself as a professional athlete, following the endless summer of the pro tour. During that time, surfing, training and travelling were my main priorities. These priorities made my decisions for me, because my time was focused solely on being a strong, healthy and confident competitor. A clear direction simplifies the process. When I retired from the pro tour, that purpose was lost. With it, I lost my sense of community, direction and identity; my sense of self. Without any set routine or structure to use as a barrier or reasonable excuse, I found it very challenging to say no to things without feeling guilty. To avoid the discomfort of guilt, I said yes to…

My earliest memory of eating stroganoff was at Nan’s house. I think it was probably memorable because Nan wasn’t known for her experimentation with spices, or exotic cuisines, so I think my young tastebuds would have been quite surprised by the flavours of paprika and sour cream. I am not even sure if, at that early point in my life, I would have eaten too many mushrooms either. All I know is I was enamoured with it. My boys have always loved it as well and it became part of the dinner rotation in our house. Beef is the traditional meat for this, but my chicken version makes it even more economical and I reckon just as tasty. It’s quick, too, and an ideal mid-week dinner as we head into…

From their home for all seasons in the Byron hinterland, Maggie Dylan and Julian Kelly have had a profound impact on Byron Bay’s cafe culture. “We have lived in a beautiful barn in Coorabell for about four years, which we found by chance in the local paper,” Maggie explains. “It’s been a special place for us, and its walls are filled with many memories. We cook here, play music here, read and riff on all things art, business, love and life. We feel very lucky to be here. Our landlords are amazing, and the property is a bit of a mix of wild beauty and considered design. We live together with Cohen, our dog, and his cat brother, Len.” Their space embraces the duo’s artistic nature and provides a backdrop…

One of a KIND Mother Tongue by Naima Brown, Pan Macmillan The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposes that the language we speak influences and shapes our perception of reality. This theory is at the heart of Mother Tongue, a daring new novel by American-born, Australian-based author Naima Brown. The premise: Brynn, a suburban mother, wakes up from a coma with the ability to speak fluent French. She seizes the opportunity to leave Midwestern America and start a new life in Paris, leaving behind her MAGA-voting husband and fiveyear-old daughter, Jenny. If you recoiled in shock and horror at the thought of a mother abandoning her young daughter, you’re not alone. That was my initial reaction too, but as I dove deeper into Brynn’s story, I started to understand and empathise with her…

It’s a crisp Friday morning when I arrive in Hobart. Tasmania’s capital is known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant food scene. Touching down at the airport, I can already sense the charm of this little city nestled on the banks of the Derwent River. My base for the trip is Lumière Lodge in West Hobart. It’s easy to see why the remodelled 1890s Victorian property is billed as “experiential accommodation”. There’s a beautiful blend of antique charm and modern luxury, the stained-glass windows and rambling courtyard creating a cozy atmosphere that transports you back in time. I’m impressed by the fully-equipped chef’s kitchen, and the complimentary welcome samples of local gourmet provisions, artisanal baked goods and locally-made cheeses. But today I’m here to tick an item off my…

Taurus Apr 22 -May 21 This month’s best birthday present to yourself? The practical magic of taking “you time” every day, even a few minutes. To ditch devices, step out of routine obligations and tap into deep inner calm. During the middle two weeks of May, the sun, executive Mercury and innovative Uranus synching up in Taurus could bring a breakthrough in your work or finances if you’re willing to think outside the box and experiment with new methods. Plus, they’re pushing for a wardrobe refresh to start your new astrological year in suitably fine style. Gemini May 22 -Jun 22 This month’s energetic upsurge in your sector of social groups – known in traditional astrology as the house of joy – is about networking, Geminis’ superpower. In late May,…