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 Helen McCabe, AWW Editor in Chief 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."

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 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."
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Neal's new look: what do you think? 29/09/2009 1:28:00 PM, Helen McCabe There has been a lot of debate and speculation over Federal MP Belinda Neal and her rocky relationship with her husband, NSW MP John Della Bosca. Just days after Belinda found out that her husband of 23 years had had an affair with a much younger woman; she enjoyed a makeover and a glamorous photo shoot styled by The Weekly’s fashion team.
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Rumer, Roman and Rugby League 28/09/2009 5:19:00 PM, Helen McCabe With the AFL Grand Final between Geelong and St Kilda now over, preparations have begun for the NRL Grand Final between the Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm this Sunday. Eels star Jarryd Hayne has been cleared to play in the finals after facing a grade one dangerous contact charge for a tackle against Storm player Bryson Goodwin.
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Greetings from the Editor's chair 23/09/2009 3:08:00 PM, Helen McCabe

I have a dear friend who tells me she has kept every copy of The Australian Women’s Weekly since 1996. She revealed her devotion to The Weekly over a quiet glass of champagne to celebrate my transition from a Sydney newspaper to this much-loved magazine.

I wasn’t nervous then, just proud and excited, but in recent weeks, the significance of moving into the chair of Australia’s biggest-selling magazine has dawned on me. So, it is with some trepidation that I pen this, my first letter.

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MasterChef's Julie Goodwin joins The Weekly 20/07/2009 3:23:00 PM, One of the mantras of The Weekly is to provide inspiration and hope to our readers. One person has recently inspired us all – and that is the MasterChef winner Julie Goodwin.
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