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Steph de Sousa “I call myself the gateway drug to cooking” • As she releases a brand new cookbook – Easy Dinner Queen – Steph de Sousa talks all things food.

What I’ve Learnt About … Food memories

We Won’t Go Under • After North Queensland was ravaged by the worst floods in recent history, with two lives lost, we visit some of the brave survivors helping rebuild the community.

Celebrating 60 years of The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews • This March, The Sound of Music turned 60, and in October its star, Julie Andrews, will be 90 years old. The Weekly honours two icons of the cinema as they continue to bring joy to new generations.

Australia’s first family of film • As the family business celebrates a significant milestone, Margaret Pomeranz and son Josh invite The Weekly into their home to share their story.

Thank You For Your Service • Ahead of ANZAC Day, we celebrate the four-legged heroes who have given their lives to active service – and learn of the tough road that still lies ahead for these brave veterans in retirement.

The second coming of Jennifer Coolidge • At 63 – and with a new movie on the way – Jennifer Coolidge is enjoying every minute of her current success, even if she’s not always dressed up for it.

The Workshop Bringing a Community Together • When the little SA town of Kimba lost a much-loved local business, the women of the district put their heads together and came up with a bold, creative project to take its place.

Australia’s forgotten duchess • A chance encounter saw Australian-born Nell Stead up sticks and move to the UK to wed, becoming our first – and only – duchess. So why haven’t you heard of her? A new book uncovers Nell’s incredible story.

‘The Most Frightening Call Of My Life’ • Alice Martin was 21 and travelling the world when she suffered the nightmare of a psychotic episode. Alice and her mother, Sarah, share their courageous journey through mental illness to a place of understanding and hope.

The Rose • This 35-million-year-old flower has inspired painters and poets, and remains a muse in modern times.

Circle Of Truth • After a local banana farmer spotted an unexplainable flying object in the sky – and later, a flattened circle in its wake – mystery engulfed the country town of Tully. Nearly 60 years later, a new podcast seeks to uncover what really happened.

Never underestimate an older woman. Especially these women of conviction who are putting their lives on the line for a better world.

My story ‘I fought back against bullies - and won’ • Stefanie Costi became a lawyer to make a difference. Yet she didn’t expect to be fighting bullying in the legal profession itself.

Mirror, mirror on the wall … • In a TikTok age where beauty is in the eye of the influencer, can eyebrow gel transform this 56-year-old’s life?

Cool change • Embrace seasonal dressing with this stylish collection of coats, knits and boots. Plus, colour palettes and accessories that look great on everybody.

Cool change • When it comes to updating your wardrobe for the cooler months, you can’t look past these key trends and pieces for style and comfort.

Good vibrations • Can you bottle happiness? The creators of these neuroscience-developed scents think so.

How to microstress less • We can’t always avoid the small frustrations that life throws at us, but we can stop them from being an invisible drain on our energy.

It’s all in your head • Every year hundreds of thousands of Australians suffer a knock to the head that can turn their lives...