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Meryl Streep urges congress to back equal rights amendment

Our July cover star, Meryl Streep is taking a stand against inequality by addressing congress.

Helen Mirren called out Hollywood ageism in the most amazing way

Helen Mirren tells it like it is

Tilda Swinton built a school

An education in life

On pointe

These tiny dancers are overcoming disability one ballet pointe at a time.

Going green: How new office spaces are changing the way we work

A greener workplace in the city – but will the treehouse office work?

Distance makes the brain grow hungrier

Why finding your passion can be easier and closer than you think.

Artificial Intelligence: New prosthetics allowing patients to feel

Scientists in Austria have unveiled a new prosthetic that allows the user to feel again.

Google wants to count the calories in your Instagram pictures!

A new app being developed by Google can determine how healthy your food pictures are! That’s right! Google is currently […]

Father designs ‘safe space’ for children with autism in Minecraft

A Canadian Father has created a safe haven within Minecraft for kids with Autism to make friends, avoid bullying and enhance their social skills.

Yoga enthusiast and fat femme teaches women to love their bodies

A US woman is inspiring women to love their bodies through yoga.

Blyth Danner: New Beginnings

Actress Blyth Danner talks about life after loss and learning from your family.

Noble on Noble

Born into an Irish slum Christina Noble has gone on to help more than 700,000 children get off the streets in Asia, and a movie, Noble, has been made about her incredible life.

Melissa McCarthy tells Ellen “We tear down women in this country”

Our June cover girl addresses rampant sexism in the film industry with the most amazing response for her critic.

Cate Blanchett: A wicked talent

Her feet firmly on the ground, Cate Blanchett chats to us about playing the villain, embarrassing her children and why she doesn’t have any mirrors in her house.

The Colourful Artificer

From his days with shock rock band Jimmy and the Boys to his current role as global creative director for Sydney’s annual Vivid festival, Ignatius Jones has transformed the way we look art, architecture and innovation.

Soap Aid, recycled soap helps save lives

Ever wondered what happens to the discarded soap bars left behind in hotel rooms? One charity is hoping to save lives in the third world, one used soap bar at a time.

Alan Davies: It’s the little victories that count

Alan Davies is bringing his sell-out, stand-up tour to the shores of New Zealand. We sat down with the reticent crime solver and resident QI funny man for a few reflections on life, family, growing up looking forward to the future.

Miranda Tapsell’s inspiring speech calls for racial diversity on our screens

Last night at the 2015 Logie Awards, a proud new Indigenous voice was raised calling for ‘more beautiful women of colour’ to grace our screens, inspiring a standing ovation.

Driving you home: Delhi’s first female bus driver starts work.

In a landmark decision by Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi has seen their first female bus driver take the wheels.

Rita Wilson shares breast cancer diagnosis to encourage women on getting a second opinion

Actress Rita Wilson hopes talking about her breast cancer diagnosis will encourage others to get a second opinion.

Asher Keddie – A star on the rise

Take a look at this exclusive gallery of images of one of our favourite Australian cover stars actress Asher Keddie.

Amal Clooney to teach a subject at Colombia Law School

Amal Clooney to teach a human rights subject at Colombia Law

Looking back on the life and times of Australian author Colleen McCullough

As news of literary giant Colleen McCullough’s passing made headlines, we talked to the last artist to have captured the Australian author on canvas.

Reese is the word

A Hollywood powerhouse in her own right, Reese Witherspoon balances a career both acting in and producing films along with a busy family life.

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