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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello |Georgia Weir
It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Since then, we’ve seen loss, illness, and major lifestyle changes. Businesses closed. Work and daily life shifted. Many think COVID is over. But the virus and its evolving variants are still spreading widely in Australia. A new COVID variant is currently making its way through Australia. Health officials are urging Australians, especially those in high-risk groups, to get their booster shots.
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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Rumours are swirling that a follow-up to the iconic teen movie (based on Taming of the Shrew by one William Shakespeare), 10 Things I Hate About You is being made! With that in mind, it got us thinking about what the best Heath Ledger movies are in his filmography. The late actor had some incredible roles in his time, and it’s tragic to think about what could have been.
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2 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate cuts of 25 points made headlines across the Australian media landscape on 20 May, but what does it mean for you? Well, first of all, the new RBA rates provide some breathing space for Australia, especially for mortgage holders and small businesses. Let’s dive in and see how the changes could impact you. What is happening with the RBA rate cuts in May 2025?
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3 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Australian Fashion Week 2025 opened with a stunning tribute to one of the nation’s most enduring fashion houses: Carla Zampatti. The show, titled Ubiquity, marked the brand’s 60th anniversary. It honoured the legacy of its trailblazing founder, who shaped the style of generations of Australian women. It was a fitting choice after the brand’s brilliant return to Australian Fashion Week in 2024.
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3 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Did you know that The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book has been delighting children and families for 45 years? It has been a staple in many Aussie households for generations, spreading joy and a whole lot of buttercream with its fun and (mostly) achievable cake designs.
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3 weeks ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Cath Collins first stepped into the MasterChef kitchen as a self-taught cook and Melbourne mum — and she made it all the way to the top five. Regarded by her fellow contestants, judges, and viewers for her homey dishes, warm personality, and signature “wow” catchphrase. After the show, she turned her passion for food into a business, launching her own cooking school, Cath’s Kitchen. This year, she returned to MasterChef — older, wiser, and ready to showcase her new skills.
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3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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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4 weeks 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).
