Orlaith Costello

Digital Editor - The Australian Women's Weekly

Orlaith Costello is the Digital Editor for The Australian Women's Weekly. She is the official Australian Survivor, Alone Australia, and MasterChef Australia correspondent and has the false belief that she could succeed in all three shows. Additionally, she covers everything from travel guides to lifestyle content, news coverage and everything in between. Orlaith (pronounced Or-lah) is from Ireland originally (recently became a dual citizen!). Yes, she does love Derry Girls, Jessie Buckley, and hearty stews. She has been working in Australian digital media spaces since 2016 for Concrete Playground, The Plus Ones, WithWine.com, Cellarmasters, Smarthouse and ChannelNews. When she's not editing or writing for The Weekly, you will find her flexing her green thumb with her ever-growing plant collection, sipping on whisk(e)y, and planning her next road trip or camping adventure.

Travel

The Weekly’s travel trends for 2025

From destination dupes to Dark Sky Parks...

Travel

The best resorts in Bali for a luxury escape in 2025

If you're looking for a tropical escape in 2025, here are our top picks...

Wellness

Is journaling your secret to success?

The journaling method with a cult-like following.

Royals

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies aged 22 from rare condition

He accomplished so much during his life.

News

Labor promise beer tax freeze, but what does that mean for you?

Beer lovers rejoice! We break down what the tax freeze means for your wallet.

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Money

A new gender pay gap report finds that Australian men earn almost $30,000 more than women

The new report also found that half of employers have a median gender pay gap larger than 8.9 per cent.

News

Danika Mason joins Today as its new sports presenter

Morning television is getting a fresh face in sport, with journalist Danika Mason joining Channel Nine’s Today as its new sports presenter. A familiar face to Nine audiences through 9News, The Sunday Footy Show, NRL on Nine, and Wide World of Sports, Danika will deliver the latest sports news, breaking stories, and exclusive interviews from […]

News

Emma Stone breaks Meryl Streep’s Oscar record

And it's not the only Academy Award record she's broken.

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Real Life

The war in Ukraine: Looking back on the men at the centre of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Who is dictator billionaire Vladimir Putin and actor turned anti-corruption crusader Volodymyr Zelensky?

News

Pretty Woman: The Musical is heading Down Under in October

Big news. Huge.

Books

Best romance audiobooks to add to your list in 2025

Get your romance fill on your commute to work or while getting your daily steps in.

News

Who is Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan’s partner?

Here’s everything we know…

Celebrity

EXCLUSIVE: Dave Hughes opens up about missing his family on I’m A Celeb

Dave shares his jungle diet, missing his family, and how his I'm a Celeb experience changed him: “I’m now a patient person.”

Health

Women’s healthcare gets a funding boost from Australian Government

New women's healthcare subsidies aiming to make life easier for women at all stages of life.

News

The complete list of AACTA Award winners 2025

Better Man and Boy Swallows Universe won big at the AACTA Awards 2025

Celeb Style

Best looks from the AACTA Awards red carpet 2025

Australian and international stars walk the red carpet for the AACTA Awards...

Travel

Live large in the best hotels in the Maldives

Escape to an azure paradise...

Travel

Upgrade your holiday with these best travel suitcases for 2025

Travel in style with these top choice suitcases.

TV & Film

Dolly Parton announces world premiere of ‘Dolly: An Original Musical’

"I actually have always wanted to do my life story as a musical"

News

Corpse flower finally blooming in Sydney

Three days late, but just as smelly...

Travel

Five incredible national parks across the Northern Territory that can’t be missed

From camping and fishing to crocodile spotting, these national parks are an adventurer's oasis.

A woman walks into a Medicare Government Office on May 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.

Health

Bulk billing rates plummet, leaving Australians to pay more

A new report shows that it's costing Australians more and more to access healthcare...

News

The United States has a new president. How does that affect Australia?

Curious about how we could be impacted by the returning US president? Find out more…

News

Australian Open found a creative way around streaming rules with avatars

Australian Tennis is getting crafty to bring games to more people...

News

Kmart recalls Christmas bedding over a chemical defect

Popular homewares retailer, Kmart, has announced a product recall of its Christmas bedding sets over a chemical hazard. It’s Christmas time so people have been decking their halls and hanging fairy lights to get into the holiday spirit — and some have even been swapping out regular bedsheets for Christmas ones. The two products are […]

Christmas with The Weekly: On location in the Northern Territory

Travel