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Around the world • Iceland Amid the shorter, darker days of the northern hemisphere winter, the Aurora lights put on a sky show over homes in Arabaer.

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Great Australian Story • As director Wayne Blair prepares to bring Evonne Goolagong Cawley’s incredible story to the screen in a new miniseries, Lila McGuire – the woman who portrays her – sits down with the sporting legend to ask her about her life and legacy.

Introducing Lila McGuire • You may not know her name yet, but you’re likely to see a whole lot more of this talented newcomer as she makes her debut as a leading lady.

What I’ve Learnt About … negative opinions

Jackie the love, the legend, the legacy • As the world embraces a new Kennedy renaissance, The Weekly explores the surprising inheritance of the family’s matriarch, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, the First Lady of Camelot.

Our Pink Lakes In Peril • Increased droughts and flooding rains are putting Australia’s iconic pink lakes at risk, but there is hope. Local communities and scientists are working to restore these precious waterways and the creatures who live there.

The gift of love Narelda Jacobs • For the first time since their wedding, Narelda Jacobs and Karina Natt share their love story and heartfelt journey to motherhood.

Anatomy Of A Scandal in the House Of Windsor • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public disgrace has set up aftershocks that could reverberate through the British Royal Family for decades to come.

Killer Queens • Readers around the world are desperate for murder mysteries set in outback towns or the glittering Gold Coast. The Weekly explores the Aussie crime craze that’s being led by fearless female writers.

Clea Newman ‘Dad’s happy place’ • Paul Newman’s youngest daughter, Clea, shares treasured memories of growing up with her screen legend dad as she brings his camps for kids with serious illnesses down under.

Brooke Satchwell • Brooke Satchwell has worked hard to build a sparkling screen career while also healing from stress and trauma. Now, at 45, she’s created the life she truly wants to lead and she says it’s “lovely”.

Running free • After being attacked while running in bushland, Sissy Austin thought she’d never run again. But with the help of her community, she’s reclaiming women’s right to run in safety and without fear.

Robyn Malcolm • Far from a reluctant interviewee, actress Robyn Malcolm relishes the chance to use her public platform to shine a light on the realities of life – warts and all. And, in the process, remind the world why middle-aged women are a true force to be reckoned with.

Can AI really run your life? • What would happen if you asked ChatGPT to make your decisions for a week? The Weekly took the challenge … with some surprising results.

My story How a truckload of hay changed 5000 lives • Linda Widdup has been moved to tears by stories of farmers struggling through drought, fire and flood – and moved to action, founding an organisation that’s trucked 90,000 bales of hay all over this land.

Your stars for 2026 • The Weekly’s astrologer, Lilith Rocha, reveals what’s in store in 2026 for your astrological sign.

Cheers to another year • When it came to her special day, sadly our columnist found that not all her birthday wishes were destined to come true.

Good vibrations • The best of summer’s shirts, shorts and skirts in easy, breezy fabrics, plus swimwear and chic accessories.

All Set For Summer • Whether bold prints or top-to-toe colour catches your eye, find your...