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Go behind the scenes withToni on Easter with The Australian Women's Weekly ON CHANNEL 10, 6.30PM SATURDAY MARCH 27 Loved-up Toni and Will married in 2007, and will be spending Easter this year with the extended Osmond clan in Moree. Toni could not, and would not, have done I'm A Celebrity without Will's backing. Up front It's a jungle outside Toni Pearen's place, a sea of swaying green treetops stretching down from her hilltop eyrie to the ocean, surf booming far below on the rocky headland. [Extracted from the article]

'" IN THE FIRING LINE It was perhaps the only time in a career spanning almost 60 years that Patricia Amphlett OAM - the youngest and, standing at just147cm, shortest person ever to entertain Vietnam War troops - has been told to stop singing. Lex and Patricia's podcast celebrates older Aussies. Life isn't over just because you're ageing - just ask Patricia and Lex Marinos, who co-host a successful podcast, The Baby Boomers Guide To Life In The 21st Century. [Extracted from the article]

While 38-year-old Brooke is the laid-back, creative songwriter of the outfit, part-time Getaway presenter Sam has a sharp commercial brain, and the youngest, Mollie, reckons she falls somewhere in the middle. "Sam and Mollie were a lot younger and used to come along for the ride until they got bored sitting around watching Brooke perform, so they decided to sing too. Not to mention keeping three beautiful, energetic daughters - Sam and Mollie arrived five and six years after Brooke - on the straight and narrow. PHOTO (COLOR): The McClymonts (Brooke, seated, Mollie and Sam) credit mum Toni (far left) with an unwavering support that helped them realise their musical dreams. [Extracted from the article]

Up front As a little girl, Sigrid Thornton was blithely unaware of the vicious death threats targeting her family. Famously, the Thornton family was arrested en masse by Queensland police at a Vietnam Moratorium rally when Sigrid was only 13. Occasionally, perhaps inevitably, Sigrid wished the Thornton clan was more conventional. Merle & Sigrid THORNTON Clockwise from right: Sigrid and Merle share a close bond; Merle and Ro Bogner chained themselves to the Regatta Hotel bar after being refused service in 1965; Merle's inspiring new book. [Extracted from the article]

Over a lavish assortment of cakes, Jean Kittson is gently teasing her nonagenarian parents as they prepare for The Weekly's photo shoot. With a three-hour round trip to reach Elaine and Roy's retirement village on the NSW Central Coast, she is a fully paid-up member of the "sandwich generation", struggling to care for elderly parents and children simultaneously. Jean, Roy and Elaine have developed a special bond as they navigate older age. Right: Jean (far left) with Alan (Elaine's nephew), brother Bill, Elaine, sister Rachel and Roy. [Extracted from the article]

Aged 79, Pat is chatting animatedly about computers, handicrafts, family history and the university course on dementia prevention she has just completed. With her ninth decade looming, Pat revels in the company that Scalabrini Bexley offers - especially the chance to mix with students participating in its groundbreaking Gold Soul Companionship Program (GSCP). Student Gabrielle says peers are often baffled by her living arrangements. PHOTO (COLOR): Gabrielle (left) says moving away from friends like Pat (right) will be challenging. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on author Mary Moody, who shares her views on life after the death of her film producer husband David Hannay. It cites her latest memoir "The Accidental Tour Guide: Adventures in Life and Death." which is about losing her husband to cancer and her sister to Alzheimer. It mentions her second book "Last Tango in Toulouse" which focused on her extra-marital affair. She explains her relationship with her husband after the affair, his attitude and their close family unit.

This article from Real Simple explores various aspects of the human heart. It explains that the heart is actually located in the center of the chest, between the lungs, although we feel its beat more strongly on the left side. The article also discusses the historical perception of the heart as the seat of intelligence and emotions, as well as the discovery of a cluster of neurons in the heart that can influence emotions. Additionally, the article touches on the mystery surrounding the heart shape and its representation in art. [Extracted from the article]

WHEN THE SUN STANDS STILL The word "solstice" comes from the Latin I solstitium, i or "sun standing still", since the sun seems to follow the same path for several days. At the same time (and yes, solstices come at a particular time - this year, the winter one is at 10:27 p.m. ET), the southern hemisphere points most directly at the sun and has its I summer i solstice. That's because the sun, which has been gradually descending in the sky since the start of summer, will trace its lowest arc - signaling the winter solstice and, with it, the first day of the season. [Extracted from the article]

Jenny Kee: "MY LIFE WAS NEVER THE SAME" "What's important in life isn't power or money, it's health" Princess Diana was one of many high-profile fans of Jenny's work. In their honour, Jenny has created a limited-edition bandage - featuring some of her iconic images - for Red Cross Lifeblood donors throughout March in support of International Women's Day. [Extracted from the article]

25 YEARS OF ALL SAINTS: "WE WERE UNDER INTENSE PRESSURE" It was just an incredibly lucky start, and how grateful I am for it!" After All Saints, Virginia's television career continued to thrive with Winners & Losers. Television favourite Virginia Gay regularly gets recognised in the street - but for all the wrong reasons. [Extracted from the article]

Valerie TAYLOR: "I've been blessed" In the beginning, there were seven other women in the Sydney breast cancer clinic with Valerie Taylor. "I was told I had only a 25 per cent chance of surviving", says Valerie, now 83 and revealing her cancer struggle for the first time after more than three decades. Luckily, Valerie also had "beautiful" husband Ron - her life companion, dive buddy, soulmate, co-conspirator and constant inspiration - fighting in her corner. [Extracted from the article]

Norann, a killer cook, is busy serving bircher muesli, farm-made yoghurt and mango for Chris and their sons, 19-year-old Jordan - "named after the river" - Mason, 17, and Derek, 12. Like Norann and Chris, and her own husband Bruce, 28, Joan grew up in the Bruderhof but was given time out after graduation, as is customary, to choose whether to embrace her own membership vows. PHOTO (COLOR): Norann Voll (left) plays with Joan Fischli's daughter Tana. PHOTO (COLOR): Clockwise from top left: Joan and Bruce Fischli with daughter Tana; schoolgirls make their way to class; Meghan Zimmerman with her pet pugalier, Dixie; Joan at work in the Danthonia Designs sales office; the men having a field day. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports novelist Lynn Santer joined actresses Tippi Hedren and Priscilla Presley to stop jungle safaris in Africa. It mentions that Tippi is fighting for an international ban on licensed trophy hunting in cahoots. It cites an incident when a lion Cecil suffered for 40 hours before his eventual death, after beings shot with bow and barbed arrow by hunter Walter Palmer.

The article reports that a mother Jacqui Bateman offered her beach house for veteran respite, that gained backing from Robe to Recovery co-founder Justin Brown. It makes reference to veteran David Gillard stating that they do not come over war memories. It mentions that holiday parks and motels started coming forward with offers of free accommodation.

The article offers information about Australian television actress Susie Porter Topics discussed include her struggle with depression and also alcohol addicted; talks about her marriage and relationship with husband Christopher Mordue, British psychotherapist; and mention about her roles in Puberty Blues, East West 101 and East of Everything as her career achievements.

The article features Australian comedian Fiona O'Loughlin and relates how she defeated alcoholism. Topics covered include freedom she gained following her recovery from alcoholism, suicide attempts and her near-death experiences, her rehabilitation at Karralika Therapeutic Community in Canberra, and her outlook on being a grandmother and being with her children after her recovery.

The article focuses on Australian actress Kiruna Stamell who has performed on some of the most famous television (TV) shows and stages in Great Britain. Topics include her feisty and fabulous role as the new presenter of the children's TV show "The Playschool," the vicious comments and criticisms on her ability and on her rare form of dwarfism, how she saved her husband British comedian and actor Gareth Berliner and her fulfilling life in Great Britain.

The article discusses the marital life of Australian television presenter and racing car driver Grant Denyer and wife Cheryl Denyer. Topics include their work relations as the presenter and producer, their marriage in 2010, the post-traumatic stress disorder and post-natal anxiety treatment underwent by Cheryl following the birth of their first child in 2011 and their advocacy for the Rural Aid for the benefit of farmers.

The article presents information on Australian comedian Julia Morris who turned 50 in 2018. It mentions about the good and bad experiences of her life, the happiness she has felt in raising her two daughters, and the incident of sexual harassment that she faced some time back and was left shocked by it.

The article profiles Australian actress Jacqueline McKenzie. Topics mentioned include her acceptance speech at the 2018 Logie Awards in which she acquired the Most Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries for "Romper Stomper," her inclusion in the thriller "Pine Gap" of ABC-TV, and her relationship with her mother and passion for acting.

Up front Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR The sun was setting beyond the Canberra hills when Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann stood to speak at the Australian of the Year Awards. To learn more about Miriam's work, visit miriamrosefoundation.org.au Rosemary Kariuki LOCAL HERO The first time Rosemary Kariuki's ex-husband hit her, she thought she was dreaming. That's a no-brainer for Young Australian of the Year Isobel Marshall and her best friend, Eloise Hall, who are using their business savvy to fight "period poverty" around the world. [Extracted from the article]

T roughout her career, Tina has specialised in playing similarly grounded, self-reliant women - from Louise Carter in Skyways to matriarch Meryl Knight in Doctor Doctor. It's a fairytale ending for Tina Bursill to be back on stage in Cinderella, after a year when almost everything went heartbreakingly wrong for the Doctor Doctor favourite. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several Australian people who are helping the farmers struggling regarding drought problems. Topics mention including the Drought Angles charity founded by Natasha Johnston, Chezzi Denyer and Ryan Grant as Rural Aid ambassadors and 10-year-old- boy Jack Berne who raised funds for rural relief.