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The theft of the Mona Lisa: How an icon was born

The theft of the Mona Lisa: How an icon was born

At 7am one morning in Paris back in 1911, a man called Vincento Peruggia snuck into the Lourve disguised as a work man, took the Mona Lisa off the wall and absconded with the canvas underneath his cloak. It would remain missing for two years, sparking a worldwide hunt. So begins Marc Fennell’s new podcast, […]
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Bob Dylan and his muse Suze Rotolo

Bob Dylan’s muse: Who was the woman behind the music?

As the Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, looks set to take the world (and possibly the Oscars) by storm, The Weekly uncovers the tumultuous true story of the freewheeling folk singer’s love affair with his lifelong muse, Suze Rotolo.
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Australian of the Year Winner at the Aus Open 2025

Who is the Australian of the Year for 2025?

One of the highlights for many Australians at the start of the year is crowning The Australian of the Year winner. There was a slew of incredible individuals nominated — find the full list of nominees here — but there can only be one winner. So who won the national title? Read on to find […]
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An aerial photo of destroyed homes in Darwin after Cyclone Tracy.

Cyclone Tracy, 50 years on

Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin in December 1974. Now, 50 years later, The Weekly revisits stories of those who lived through Cyclone Tracy.
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Where the Muster Dogs now?

Where the Muster Dogs now?

At the local pub in the small town of Bothwell, Tasmania, there’s a commotion going on. A visiting star has dropped by and is sitting on the bar, greeting her adoring audience. Former ABC News Breakfast co-host Lisa Millar is one of those queuing up, eager for a moment with Molly. She is a cute […]
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Will woolly mammoths save the world?

Will woolly mammoths save the world?

An alliance of Texan geneticists, an Aussie biologist and celebrity investors claims it can bring back mammoths, dodos and Tasmanian Tigers within the decade. But will the world be better for it?
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The fascinating story of Lee Miller

She was the muse of surrealist artist Man Ray, and took some of the most iconic images of the war. Yet despite a prodigious talent, her legacy and achievements were almost lost to history.
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Alex Barwick, host of the podcast Expanse: Spies in the Outback.

Uncovering the mystery of Pine Gap

In the late 1960s, Americans descended on Alice Springs, erecting a mysterious facility named Pine Gap, and even today its locked gates and white domes are shrouded in a cloak of silence. A new podcast seeks to uncover the truth.
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The co-education debate

The co-education debate

Co-education could be an answer to toxic behaviour in private boys’ schools, but can the switch happen without girls paying a price?
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with high profile, Human Rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson

To the British press, Jennifer Robinson is ‘the A-list’s go-to lawyer’, who has fronted high profile cases including Amber Heard and Julian Assange. Those close to her know her for as the girl from Berry who is now fighting for justice in the highest courts in the world. Genevieve Gannon meets the renowned Australian human rights lawyer.
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Woman hugging a man in a wheelchair, with a white horse standing beside them on a sunny day in a grassy field.

Cost of caring: The true cost of being a carer

Debby Fraumano has cared for her son, Michael, for 26 years. It’s a labour 
of love, but it has been costly, too. And Debby is not alone in facing a financially fraught future. With 2.65 million carers – seven out of 10 of those women – unable to work full-time, it’s time to rectify the superannuation imbalance.
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