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Sara’s dream to help others • When Sara arrived in Australia she couldn’t speak English. Now, thanks to the right support, she’s chasing her dream of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.

10 minutes with Andie MacDowell • As she gets ready for the Paris Fashion Week runway, the Hollywood star and beauty icon chats with The Weekly.

What I’ve Learnt About … keeping kids private

“Never again can’t just be a slogan” • As we prepare for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, The Weekly speaks with community members on the frontline as they work towards shared hope and healing.

Arise, Queen Kate • Princess Catherine’s friends and palace insiders share how she will change the royal family.

Making Waves • One woman’s solo morning swim inspired hundreds of ladies around the country to band together and take the plunge.

Crisis In The Classroom • For years, educators have warned that teacher shortages are putting schools under pressure. Now they’re sending an SOS. Our schools, teachers tell The Weekly, are in crisis.

For The Birds • On an immense cattle station in Far North Queensland, a big-hearted farmer and a team of dedicated scientists are saving Australia’s rare and beautiful golden-shouldered parrot, one precious nest at a time.

Three’s company • Ahead of their play about male friendship, Ryan Corr, Richard Roxburgh and Damon Herriman sat down with The Weekly to talk about the relationships that have sustained them.

Leila McKinnon ‘Our hearts ached’ • Daughter and sister-in-law, Leila McKinnon, shares the beauty and generosity of two extraordinary Australian women – Ann and Skye Gyngell – whose deaths came devastatingly close together.

Summer at the beach • When it comes to beach culture, no one does it quite like us Aussies. The Weekly dives into where our love of the sand and sea came from, and the birth of a classic national icon.

Emily Brontë’s Ghosts • On the eve of the release of a new Wuthering Heights film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, The Weekly ponders why Emily Brontë’s violent tale of star-crossed lovers still haunts us.

Sewn from the heart • Welcome to The Social Outfit’s cosy workroom in Marrickville, where women from all over the world find hope, and create clothes of extraordinary beauty.

Dying? I just haven’t had the time – Michael J. Fox • Michael J. Fox has lived with Parkinson’s disease since he was 29. Now 64, he’s jammed with Coldplay and written a book about the film that made him a megastar. He takes us on a ride back to the future.

My story ‘What I’ve learnt from Love’ • Petal Ashmole Winstanley was a go-go dancer in Paris and performed with The Royal Ballet, but nothing meant more to her than the love of three wonderful men.

Little drummer girl • She’s long marched to the beat of her own drum, but can our columnist translate this to a new type of performance?

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

Neutral territory • For a breezy wardrobe to see you through summer and into the rest of the year, layer earthy tones, prints inspired by nature, shell jewellery and woven accessories.

Bare necessities • Don’t get your knickers in a twist – update your underwear with practical staples and flirty and fun picks.

8 Effortless summer hair hacks • Our favourite hair experts share their no-snip tricks to expensive-looking locks that don’t require a trip to the salon.

The long goodbye • It’s unsettling news we’d rather not hear:...