Susan Chenery

Susan Chenery is a journalist who has lived and worked in Sydney, London, New York, Italy, and now the Northern Rivers of NSW. She’s as happy following the threads of a complex crime story as investigating the real-life issues that affect Australian women’s lives. And she has interviewed some of the most significant players (from politicians to film stars) of the past 30 years.

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Royals

What India Hicks – King Charles’ god daughter – has achieved since her infamous role as bridesmaid

The King is her godfather, her grandmother was the last vicereine of India, and her father was arguably England’s greatest 20th century designer. But India Hicks is very much her own woman.

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Real Life

How residents in this bushfire-ravaged town have banded together to rebuild

The resilient people of Nymboida in NSW are intent on rebuilding the community they love.

"Four female firefighters in uniform featured on The Australian Women's Weekly cover."

Real Life

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the heroic Aussie female firefighters risking their lives to battle the horrific bushfires

In the midst of an unprecedented bushfire season, possibly the worst Australian has ever seen, Susan Chenery pays tribute to the women firefighters who risk their lives to keep us safe.

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Real Life

Allison Baden-Clay’s sister: “We never dreamed that he would have it in him to actually murder her”

When Allison Baden-Clay was murdered, her family was shocked. They had no idea she was in an abusive relationship. Now in an exclusive interview with The Weekly, her sister Vanessa Fowler shares Allison’s story in the hope it will help save lives.