Mattie Cronan

If you’ve taken a look at the July 2026 issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly, you may have noticed something special: It’s the Rural Issue! This special issue, guest edited by Edwina Bartholomew, who also graces the cover, features regional Australian designers and producers from the length and breadth of the country. We wanted to celebrate the heartland of our readers and celebrate those creatives, who are just a taste of what this incredible country has to offer.

Jan Logan was a highly respected Australian jewellery designer. She was the founder of the luxury brand Jan Logan, known for its elegant, timeless designs. Her influence on fashion and creative industries in Australia is undeniable. Sadly, Jan Logan passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Sydney at the age of 86, surrounded by family. Her death was confirmed in a tribute shared on the official Jan Logan brand’s social media.

It’s a hot day in Sydney’s Centennial Park, and Julie Bishop is pulling on a sea-foam trench before stepping into long, dry grass. One of The Weekly crew members thumps the earth with a large stick as nervous laughter follows jokes about snakes. Julie gamely forges into the scrub, but something else is lurking in the undergrowth: A paparazzo. Julie shrugs it off. During 20 years
in federal parliament, she grew accustomed to her quotes becoming the page one splash the following day.