Good Weekend

Our first national AFL Women's competition is about to kick off. We track the trials of one team, the Bulldogs, from their beginnings.

Activist Birgitta Jónsdóttir went from battling bugs in NSW to founding the Iceland Pirate Party. Now she's an MP. How will she keep everyone honest?

Doaa al-Zamel was a 19-year-old Syrian refugee when she entrusted people smugglers to get her to Europe-a decision with disastrous consequences.

Meet the actor who's proving that there are plenty of stories to be told about women "of a certain age".

Handwriting is more than mere instant gratification: it is character, it is personal history.

Anita Pahor, 45, founding patron of the Red Cross Society of Women Leaders, met Tania Harris, 48, a pastor, at theological college.

My daughter doesn't believe in the tooth fairy. So do I have to fork out for her baby teeth?

Fun-wise, this combat sport packs some serious punch. Just don't forget the shin pads.

Test your knowledge with these 25 questions.

As a child, I learnt a lot at the lazy-susanned tables.

Steamed blue eye trevalla, and spinach, and sesame salad.

Annabel Ross visits the re-established Hardware Lane joint.