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A life lived at the movies • Beloved by fans of his television shows, the critic was influential in the world of film.

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What I’ve Learnt About … the power of a bum bag

The second coming of Sophie Ellis-Bextor • The British pop star has a new project – and a new attitude – since entering midlife. She tells The Weekly why she’s embracing all that lies ahead.

Cathy Freeman The future is golden • Her Sydney Olympic triumph won the nation’s heart and propelled her to fame and glory. Now, 25 years on, Cathy Freeman talks motherhood, mentoring and mindfulness.

Freedom Fighters • For 20 years Kathleen Folbigg’s closest friends believed she’d been wrongly jailed for the murder of her four children. In 2023, they had her conviction quashed. Now Kathleen and her fiercest champion, Tracy Chapman, share their courageous story with The Weekly.

The Long Dry • In the heart of South Australia’s Mid North, Burra is weathering one of its worst droughts. But beyond the cracked paddocks, this close-knit community is surviving, strengthened by history and hope.

The Royal Sister Act • In what’s been described as “the year of the York sisters”, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are winning hearts and showing they’re ready for more prominent roles in the House of Windsor.

And baby makes three • As they welcome their first child, AFL power couple Abbey Holmes and Keegan Brooksby open up their home to talk about their path to parenthood – and what is ahead for their little family.

Dog’s best friend • From the dignified dogs of Milan to New York’s street-savvy hounds and the puppuccino lovers of Sydney, photographer Giuseppe Santamaria captures the unique bond between humans and their dogs the world over.

Downton Abbey’s Final Curtain • In an intimate chat with The Weekly, Elizabeth McGovern and Hugh Bonneville bid farewell to Downton Abbey, and to the incomparable Dame Maggie Smith. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!)

Netball Nation • It’s the sport over a million Australians play, so why is it still struggling to reach centre court?

The First Couple Of Comedy • As Anne Edmonds signs on to host Ten’s upcoming Talkin’ ’Bout Your Gen, proud partner Lloyd Langford is by her side to cheer her on – and share a laugh or two.

Life Comes Full Circle • Alice Clarke was the first child born via IVF surrogacy in Australia, and one of the first in the world. Now, 36 years on, she’s welcomed baby Artemis, also born via IVF and donor conception. And three generations of Alice’s family are bursting with joy.

The Lady In The Bottle • At 8pm on September 18, 1965, a new show was launched on American TV, hoping to win over audiences with a mix of magic and mayhem. Sixty years on, Barbara Eden talks to The Weekly about the impact of I Dream of Jeannie – and the reason it’s still endlessly re-run around the world.

My story ‘I paddled around Australia’ • In 2022, Bonnie Hancock circumnavigated Australia by surf ski, paddling 12,700km in 254 days and breaking multiple world records. In the process, she discovered she was stronger than she ever dreamed.

Love at second bite • Cooking for the masses was once a chore. Now it brings a wealth of happiness to this columnist’s heart.

Fashion • Your style, your way. OUR CURATED LIFESTYLE GUIDE FOR THE MONTH

In full bloom • Refresh your wardrobe with bold florals, sharp tailoring and clashing prints made for those brighter spring days.

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