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A lesson in achieving your dream • One in six Australian children and young people are currently experiencing disadvantage. The Smith Family believes education is the key to changing that.

The making of an Aussie Queen • Cheering crowds lined the streets to watch history unfold as Tasmania’s Mary Donaldson transformed into a Danish Queen beside her soulmate, King Frederik X.

Why The Time Is Right For Queen Mary

Becoming Royal

The Crown Jewels • When in Denmark, Queen Mary has exclusive use of this historic jewel box.

An Oasis In The Desert • A project to keep pools open in remote Indigenous communities is improving children’s health, empowering locals and reducing drownings. It’s also making for a whole lot of fun.

Jessica Mauboy ‘I long to have children one day’ • As she launches a new album and embarks on a national tour, newly married Jess Mauboy discusses marriage, music and motherhood with The Weekly.

The Cult Around the Corner • It’s a global nutrition company known for weight-loss teas, protein shakes and sports supplements. But those who’ve been part of the Herbalife machine say the company is deceptive and controlling, and lawyers say it may be breaking Australian laws.

Dementia is part of our lives. It has not been too difficult, really. • It’s more than 20 years since Timothy West noticed the mind of his wife, Prunella Scales, was failing. The actor reveals the contentment of their final act.

The Fight For Mount Pleasant • In the Hunter Valley of NSW, a ragtag group of teachers, farmers and townsfolk is pitting itself against an international mining company. It’s a David and Goliath battle the locals are determined to win.

“As a little girl I was so frightened” • Dassi Erlich grew up in an ultra-Orthodox sect where her abusive home life made her a target for predatory teacher Malka Leifer. She talks to The Weekly in a powerful and courageous interview.

It’s never Too Late • As they approach their sixties, women have traditionally been told to think about slowing down. But what if, instead, it was time for the second act? The Weekly meets four remarkable women who prove it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

How I became a middle-aged Swiftie • Confused by the Taylor Swift phenomenon? Just ask the host of RN Breakfast who discovered she’d become a diehard fan of the pop star without even realising it.

The forgotten Kindertransport • Watching a new film about Sir Nicholas Winton’s courageous plan to save Jewish children from Hitler reminded me of his part in my own father’s flight from Prague.

Taking a pause • It’s the time all women will face at some point or another. But are there benefits to these change of life stages?

A second chance at life • When Tiffany Williams rescued a desperately thin and neglected horse from a lonely paddock, she saved his life. Years later, when they both worked for the Mounted Police, he repaid the favour.

Ruff road to school • As the school gates prepare to swing open for another year, it triggers a flood of fond memories.

The Good life

New Year, New Style • The fashion forecast for 2024 is here and there’s something for every occasion and mood. Think pink and swinging maxis for summer’s last days, denim and cool neutrals in classic styles, and a touch of glitter for glamour.

Change in mood • Is your skin sensitive or sensitised? Here’s how to deal with everything from redness and dehydration to rosacea and eczema.

The pro solution • Some skin barrier issues can benefit...