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The January 25 Edition

In our first edition for 2026, Bridgerton actor Ruth Gemmell shares how she found love in later life, both on and off the screen.

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“My 50s have taught me not to worry about certain things, but I still struggle sometimes.”

Who is Bridgerton star Ruth Gemmell’s husband? No one seems to know

As Bridgerton returns to our screens, one of its stars shares how a speeding ticket led to marriage, and her character’s steamy Season 4 storyline.

  • Kate Halfpenny
Midlife coaches are helping women navigate everything from burnout to grief to perimenopause.

Do you need a midlife coach? The professionals helping to answer life’s big questions

After turning 50, a quiet restlessness that I first noticed six months earlier began to grow louder. Is this it? Is there more?

  • Rachel Wells

Already broken your New Year’s resolution? Take this advice

It’s time to stop trying to stick to a bunch of silly, self-imposed rules.

  • Wendy Squires
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This new Olympic sport is fiercely demanding. Meet the former opera singer giving it a go

“It’s extremely intense,” says Lara Hamilton, the “skimo” athlete, who will be representing Australia in Milano Cortina.

  • Kim Wilson
Journalist David Speers says his mother influenced him professionally: “She instilled in me the importance of hard work.”

We married young, but after my wife developed cancer, we thought, why wait?

“Some of the toughest interviews I’ve done have been with female politicians,” says Insiders host David Speers. These are the two who stand out. 

  • Jane Rocca
Jessica Sepel developed a love for fashion when she moved to Australia from South Africa.

If you need new activewear, this brand could be the ‘next Lululemon’

Wellness founder Jessica Sepel also shares the jeans she “wore to death” in the early 2000s.

  • Georgie Gordon

Would you dive into the freezing waters of the Antarctic? Meet the people who do it for fun

A long-awaited polar plunge comes with a mix of excitement and trepidation.

  • Mark Daffey
For nails, it’s a question of extremes. For day, soft putty shades like beige, porcelain and clotted cream are trending.

From $12 nail polish to a $900 treatment, these are the top beauty trends for 2026

Gaze into the glass-skin ball to see what’s trending in the beauty sphere.

  • Stephanie Darling
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If you’ve ditched dairy, try these dietitian-approved calcium boosters

Entrepreneur Jess Armstrong shares her day on a plate.

  • Nicole Economos
Suzie Stanford in the family lounge. “Our home expresses my love of colour and houses an eclectic collection of things that make me smile.”

Want to bring more colour into your home? First, create a blank canvas

A 1970s home is given a modern makeover with a clean white base and pops of vivid colour.

  • Heather Nette King

Stuck in a self-care rut? Turn your bath into a day spa with these Japanese-inspired tools

Create a sanctuary at home inspired by Japanese onsen and introduce daily rituals steeped in tradition.

  • Georgie Gordon
Sausages with barbecue cherry tomato chutney.
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Take your barbecued sausages to the next level with this easy tomato chutney

The home-made chutney elevates a humble dish to a whole new level.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Curried egg salad rolls.
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Adam Liaw’s curried egg salad rolls

I love a curried egg sandwich, but add fruit chutney and crunchy lettuce and put them in a toasted bun and you have a whole new experience.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
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Aquarius: You’ll learn a lot about yourself this week

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

  • Hedy Damari

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In our autumn fashion special, we chat with model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr about her latest design project, and her wonderful blended family.

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The March 15 Edition

In our cover story this week, musician Amy Shark talks about fame and film, as she prepares to star opposite Russell Crowe in her first movie role.

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