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2 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
The Princess of Wales sent a teaser to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account for something called ‘Mother Nature”. Speculation was rampant in the comments. Was she starting a new podcast like her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle or fellow royal Queen Mary? Was she releasing a documentary about her love of nature? Was it simply a celebration of May and her wedding anniversary with Prince William?
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3 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Another astrological phenomenon is upon us! The Flower Full Moon is the official name given to the full moon in May. In Australia, it lands on 12 May 2025. When is the Flower Full Moon? As aforementioned, the Flower Full Moon is the name of the Full Moon in the month of May. Its actual date changes in line with the lunar cycle (which doesn’t follow our 365-day calendar year!). In 2025, it will happen on 12 May. Why is it called the Flower Full Moon?
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3 days ago | 
concreteplayground.com | Orlaith Costello
In partnership with Step aside negronis and espresso martinis, the whisky highball is fast becoming the go-to drink for anyone who wants their cocktail crisp, refreshing and full of character. And we've got Japan (and Suntory) to thank for it. With over 125 years of drinks innovation, Suntory has shaped Japan's drinking culture in a way few others have.
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6 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Brisbane artist Julie Fragar has won the Archibald Prize 2025 and $100,00 for her portrait of fellow Brisbanite (and artist) Justene Williams. The piece is titled “Flagship Mother Universer (Justene) As of 2025, 13 women have won the Archibald Prize, however, two women artists have won twice. Those winning artists were Judy Cassab (1960 and 1967) and Del Kathryn Barton (2008 and 2013).
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6 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
White smoke plumes rose to the sky as bells chimed and people clapped and cheered: a new Pope has been elected! “Habemus Papam,” “We have a pope announced Cardinal Prodeacon Dominique Mamberti as he introduced the crowds gathered below at St Peter’s Square to the new pontiff, the 267th Bishop of Rome, and leader of the Vatican City. His first words to his congregation were “Peace be with all of you!”. Who is the new pope?
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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello |Glynis Traill-Nash
Carla Zampatti’s children sit down to talk about losing their mother and how they are honouring her legacy as her iconic fashion brand, Carla Zampatti, celebrates its 60th birthday. A huge portrait of Carla Zampatti is on the wall behind a grand piano. Painted by Swedish-Australian artist Danelle Bergstrom in 2009, it is almost lifesize, highlighting Carla’s unflappable gaze and impeccable style. She is also pictured from the back, full-length, almost as if reflected in a mirror.
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2 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
MasterChef Australia is back with a new season in 2025: Back to Win. As the name suggests, the show is bringing back fan-favourites and giving them another shot at the MasterChef title! Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli are ready to judge the dishes, and the competition is sure to be fierce. However, even with all the talent amongst the cooks, there can only be one winner.
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2 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
MasterChef Australia has returned to our small screens for its 17th season. Returning favourites and previous winners are here, and they are (as the episode title suggests): Back to Win! For those who missed the most recent episode, we have the recap below. Here’s what happened in last night’s episode.
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2 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Content warning: this article discusses mental health and depression, which may be triggering for some readers. Depression is an insidious disease. One that is often diminished and overused in equal measure. The mental health condition is more than sadness — it’s a heavy, invisible weight that can cloud every corner of life. It can steal joy from moments that once sparked happiness and make even the smallest tasks feel impossible.
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2 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Genevieve Gannon |Orlaith Costello
Content warning: The following story discusses violence against women. As battle-weary women across the country dusted off their “Enough is Enough” signs and took to the streets again, anger churned their weary frustration into resolute determination. Too many women had died. Something needed to be done. That same weekend, emergency service workers responding to a house fire in a southern suburb of Perth had found the body of a 30-year-old woman in a bedroom. Her name was Erica Hay.
