The Australian Women's Weekly

This is Elle Macpherson’s tenth cover for The Australian Women’s Weekly. She first appeared alongside then-Wimbledon champion Pat Cash in 1987, and since has even introduced her sons, Flynn and Cy, to the world in our pages. This feature is her most intimate yet. In our exclusive interview the supermodelturned-businesswoman, now 60, discusses for the first time her breast-cancer journey, which she also reveals in her new book – the eponymously-titled Elle. The book details the life lessons she’s learnt over her six decades, including motherhood, business, sobriety and her life of wellness. Elle was impressively self-aware and refreshingly open during our revealing interview (page 22). Our new and 28th Governor-General, Samantha Mostyn, is another remarkable Australian and only the second woman to be appointed to the prestigious position. She…

Letter of the month I was delighted to see Jelena Dokic on the cover (AWW, September). Jelena’s story is enthralling and I admire her courage for telling us about her struggles and encouraging others to stand up to criticism. I love listening to Jelena’s tennis commentary, and in spite of her busy life her philosophy of kindness to others shines through. Todd Woodbridge had utter faith in Jelena and helped her through the bad times. I am sure her ultimate goal that someone will “be someone’s Jelena” will indeed happen. Sale, Vic. Putting health first Bravo for promoting good health through the Walk with The Weekly challenge (AWW, September). We are responsible for our own health journeys and having a plan and goal is highly motivating. I regret having let…

Our OLYMPIANS Hearts of gold Jessica Hull’s silver medal in the 1500m is just one of many extraordinary moments from the Olympics in which Australia achieved its highest ever gold medal count. The legacy of the Games, however, will not be the tally, but the courage and excellence that inspired us all. Biles is the best by miles America’s Simone Biles picked up a triumphant four medals in Paris after being forced to withdraw from almost all events at the Tokyo Games due to a dangerous condition where gymnasts lose awareness of their body in the air. Celeb SPECTATORS Stars in the stands Hollywood royalty and European royalty were in the stands, cheering for their favourite sports stars during the Paris Olympics. Princess Anne handed out equestrian medals in Versailles…

NORTH AMERICA A corny tribute Corn farmers in the US and Canada have teamed up to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Peanuts cartoon strip by creating mazes featuring the characters. The maize mazes span 35 states and provinces. KENYA Anew neck of the woods Wild giraffes have been moved to a conservancy to keep the peace between the Pokot and Ilchamus communities. “It’s a symbol of peace,” says the reserve’s manager. Germany Mouse grounds flights Frankfurt airport lost part of its power supply when a mischievous dormouse caused a short circuit. Fortunately, it was late at night and flights were about to end for the evening. Sweden Sunken champers One hundred bottles of 19th-century champagne and mineral water have been found in a shipwreck off southern Sweden. Officials have…

Having met in their early 20s, and before they even went on to have two young children of their own, Jess and Ben knew that they had a calling to help others. For Jess, who had training as a social worker, the decision to look into fostering was a no-brainer. “Ben and I had shared values around giving back and picking a cause and that’s how our conversations started,” she tells The Weekly. “We had good resources and a stable home and that was something I knew was needed.” They made the first call to The Benevolent Society’s Fostering Young Lives when their eldest daughter was just 18 months old. Advised to wait until the kids were a little older, Ben and Jess welcomed their first foster child into their…

Elle Macpherson has enjoyed many life-changing moments throughout her incredible six decades. But it was on Friday, February 13, 2017, that her life as she knew it was altered forever: It was the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Known as “The Body”, Elle is Australia’s first supermodel. She carved a career out of her natural beauty and Amazonian physique – in particular her breasts – from the Tab soft drink commercial that launched her career in 1982 to swimsuit calendars and magazine covers, and a successful multimillion-dollar line of bras. But she couldn’t have predicted the very serious diagnosis that was to come. Elle is opening up and revealing her cancer journey for the first time both to The Weekly and in her new eponymously titled book. Elle…