Royal WEDDING
A queen’s blessing
When Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated the marriage of her daughter, Princess Iman, 26, and venture capitalist Jameel Thermiotis, she had one thought in her heart. “I pray this next chapter in your life brings you as much joy, love, and laughter as you have brought us over the years,” she wrote. The Jordanian Princess wore an exquisite Dior gown that was custom-designed by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Women we love
Blooming generous
Sam Bloom has donated $100,000 to Project Spark, a program led by SpinalCure Australia, to help Australians like Alex Richter (above, right) living with a spinal cord injury.
Ace umpire
In its 125-year history, Wimbledon has never had a female referee – until now. Former player Denise Parnell, 62, will replace Gerry Armstrong as the tournament supervisor.
A Stella statue
The impactful work of the late Stella Young, a passionate disability advocate, has been commemorated in a statue overlooking an accessible playground in Victoria.
Pacific ODYSSEY
Michelle rows into record books
After 240 days, 14,000km, four cyclones, five hurricanes and a craving for pancakes, Australian endurance rower Michelle Lee completed an epic journey that began in Mexico on August 8. The Sydney massage therapist, 50, had to battle strong tides on the last leg of the row that made her the
