issue 133 is here!

What a wonderful week it is. Why, you ask? Because issue 133 is ready to hit the stands! (Plus, winter is almost over – an added bonus.) To get you in the mood for spring, take a gander at our gorgeous cover art by Melbourne/Naarm painter Louise Tate.

Flip through the pages and you’ll find an array of informative stories that’ll fill your noggin with fun facts. For example, we comb through the hairy history of wigs, track the evolution of fandom culture, and get rather ranty while exploring the concerning rise of misinformation surrounding the contraceptive pill (OK, that last one isn’t fun, but it is important).

Looking for a bit of silliness? Sink your teeth into a hommus road test and have a read of this issue’s debate, which is all about personalised number plates (do you love them or hate them?). To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve also got a bunch of pretty art and four sentimental craft projects to try. Plus heaps more good stuff, of course.

KEEPSAKE CRAFTS
Whip up these projects to store and display your sentimental items, like trinkets, photos and postcards.

AROUND THE HOUSE
Step inside a retro abode that’s decked out in upcycled wares and op-shop finds.

DOLL DOCTORS
Explore an iconic toy repair store before it closes shop one last time.

WIGGY HISTORY
People have been wearing artificial locks for longer than you might think.

HATS AND CHATS
Our fashion shoot celebrates the beauty of catch-ups with your pals – and shows off the hats to match.

Aussie readers: Find your closest stockist here or order a copy online. 

Across the ditch: Issue 133 should hit stores in New Zealand on August 24th, 2026. Ask your local stockist if it’s not on shelves then. 

Digital edition: Head here to download an e-version of the mag.

On sale dates: Head here to see when the next issue comes out.