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Editor's blog"Welcome to my editor's blog, where I hope to give readers of AWW an insight into the workings of this great magazine. It is a privilege to be at the helm of The Weekly and I hope to use the blog to communicate directly with AWW readers. So, jump online and tell me about yourself and what you want from The Weekly."
AWW Editor's Blog
Robyn Foyster, Editor-in-chief, The Australian Women's Weekly says "I want to create a magazine that you love. I'm lucky enough to work with celebrities, and Australia's best experts in food, fashion, beauty and health every day. I'll share the ins and outs of magazine life with you and would love to hear from you too."
"Oh what a night"
2/12/2009 10:28:00 AM,
A very special event was held in Sydney last night, at which 12 outstanding individuals received recognition for their achievements and contribution to our community and country.
A very Weekly Christmas
25/11/2009 2:05:00 PM,
Helen McCabe
It’s that time of year again – the Christmas issue of The Weekly hits the stands today! As my first Christmas on such an iconic title, I must say that it was quite a task trying to capture all things festive in one issue, but I believe that we have put together what represents Christmas best – family, love and giving.
Conjoined twins miracle separation
20/11/2009 9:55:00 AM,
The Bangladeshi toddlers, Trishna and Krishna, will soon greet the world for the first time as individuals. The once conjoined twins, who were joined at the head, have just undergone 32 hours of historic separation and plastic surgery.
Would you retouch your wedding pictures?
10/11/2009 3:11:00 PM,
A few weeks ago, I asked if any of you would have had your wedding photographs retouched? Amid the media frenzy about our latest issue with an un-retouched picture of Sarah Murdoch on the cover, 54 per cent of you said that you would not have your photos re-touched.
To airbrush or not to airbrush?
28/10/2009 10:21:00 AM,
The November cover has caused plenty of debate about airbrushing photographs. Many women have praised our decision to publish an all-natural image of the beautiful Sarah Murdoch, but we are the first to admit that it was easy with a picture that gorgeous.
Don Lane dead at 75
23/10/2009 10:26:00 AM,
Veteran entertainer Don Lane passed away yesterday, just shy of his 76th birthday. The TV host and funny man, who had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years, won the hearts of many Australians and became one of the country’s best entertainers.
Jessica Watson's journey begins
20/10/2009 2:34:00 PM,
Teenager Jessica Watson has finally set sail aboard her yacht Ella’s Pink Lady in her quest to sail solo around the world in just eight months. The 16-year-old from Queensland wants to become the youngest person to sail single-handedly around the globe.
The power of two
13/10/2009 12:55:00 PM,
Helen McCabe
Cricket star Michael Clarke and his fiancée, model Lara Bingle, have been out and about recently, promoting a new energy and health beverage aimed at those who want to improve their health and fitness.
From politics to footy
7/10/2009 5:39:00 PM,
Helen McCabe
Former Prime Minister John Howard could become the National Rugby League’s new chairman and indeed, the game’s most powerful figure, after being approached by NRL officials to take up the position.
And the winner is...
6/10/2009 4:10:00 PM,
Helen McCabe
Molecular biologist Elizabeth Blackburn has become the first Australian woman to win the acclaimed Nobel Prize.