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1 day ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Peter Dutton has been a familiar face in Australian politics for over two decades. But how much do you really know about the man behind the headlines who has positioned himself as a contender for the top job in Aussie politics? There is plenty of information out there about his politics (we’ve even covered it here); however, the leader of the Opposition is fairly private about his family life.
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1 day ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
On April 25, Anzac Day, numerous Australians will honour our servicemen and women at Dawn Services around the country. However, as Easter fell on Sunday, April 20, many shops closed or offered reduced trading hours. So, you might find your pantry looking a little sparse and asking yourself: What’s open today?
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2 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
On April 21, 2025, the news broke that Pope Francis had passed away aged 88 and instantly tributes poured in from around the globe. King Charles III was one leaders to release a message following his death. He had recently visited the pope along with his wife, Queen Camilla.
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2 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
As the 2025 Australian Federal election looms, women across Australia are watching closely, not just for promises on taxes or housing, but for answers to everyday challenges such as the rising cost of living and access to healthcare. Both Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition (LNP) have unveiled major policies — some directly targeting women, others with more subtle implications.
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2 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
The Catholic world is reeling with the news that the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has passed away aged 88. Now the dust is settling, the question on everyone’s minds is, how is the next pope elected? And who is in charge now? Who is in charge of the Catholic Church after the pope dies? No one person is fully in charge following the pope’s death. Instead, the Church shifts to a caretaker mode. However, there is still a kind of governance from various factions.
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3 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Breaking news in the Catholic world, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis, has passed away, aged 88. Follow us as we cover this breaking news story. Who was Pope Francis? Pope Francis has been the head of the Roman Catholic Church and the sovereign of the Vatican City State since March 13, 2013. He was the 266th pope. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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3 days ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
The Australian fashion world has lost one of its brightest talents with the passing of the acclaimed designer Aurelio Costarella. Aurelio passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 60, after a battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease — a rare, incurable and rapidly progressing brain disorder that also claimed the life of his sister, Gracie. Born in Perth, Western Australia, to Sicilian parents, his heritage deeply informed his romantic sensibility and dedication to craftsmanship.
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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Based on the true story of Peter Greste's imprisonment. Asides In April 2025, the film The Correspondent is set to be released. It is based on the incredible true story of Australian journalist and foreign correspondent Peter Greste and his imprisonment in Egypt, 2014.
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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
Should you be packing an umbrella or sunscreen this Easter? Asides The Easter long weekend is here! And with ANZAC Day conveniently happening in the following week, many Australians are taking advantage of the converging public holidays to spend some quality time with the family at home and interstate.
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1 week ago | 
womensweekly.com.au | Orlaith Costello
No matter what time of the year, be it backyard barbecues in summer, Easter lunch feasts in autumn, cosy get-togethers in winter, or celebratory picnics in spring, you are always in need of a hosting guide. We’ve enlisted interior design expert Neale Whitaker for his take on the best hosting tips for get-togethers with family and friends. Read on for his guide to hosting the perfect long lunch with your loved ones…I have a confession to make.
