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This month, we say farewell to Bek! Hey TGs, From reading it to writing for it, being a part of Total Girl has been insane! I loved every moment working with TG – from the fun embarrassing stories, movie sneak peeks to the hilar YouTube videos. TG

To Total Girl, My name is Mia and I am 10 years old and I LOVE your magazine. I have been collecting your mag since January 2017. My favourite celebrity is Katy Perry and Maddie Ziegler. I especially like the little surprises in each magazine. When

Yay! Letters and art published in this issue’s Girl Talk have won a Barbie Pack – featuring the cool new Barbie nailART kit to create endless fun nail designs, and the special edition Barbie x Turbie Twist hair towel*, out now! ■

EACH MONTH SOMEONE AT TG WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR BIG QUESTIONS! Q What do you like better, ice cream or doughnuts? - TG reader Avery Ice cream! It’s the perfect summer time treat (that I’d still eat even on the coldest days of winter). – TG’s Izzy E

I was with my dad and brother to get ice cream. I asked if we were going through drive-through because I was in my PJs and my dad said yes. So, I put on my flamingo slippers and hopped in the car. We got our ice cream but then Dad turned into the sho

The best thing about summer? The summer entertainment! We can’t wait to see our fave duo T and Z (that’s Tom Holland and Zendaya, hehe) back on the big screen in one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Turn to page 26 for a first look at the new

I was on school camp and I was riding a bike. I was about to lean it against a tree and then the handlebar got caught on my waistband and pulled my skirt down. OMTG, it was so embarrassing! Imogen The whole school was at an assembly for awards. I go

With new music and a new sound, Sabrina Carpenter is the fresh face of music, but you may know her as Maya from Disney Channel’s hit show Girl Meets World. The show ran from 2014 to 2017 and it’s where Sabrina got her big break! She even sang the sho

Use this contraption to search for signs of ghostly activity, it’s even able to asses a ghost’s classification and strength! It lights up, the arms extend and it makes buzzing noises when ghosts are nearby. Worn like a backpack, this is a nuclear-po

A fun, fresh hit just in time for summer! Sean Paul teams up with vocal powerhouse Sia in a new dance anthem. This isn’t the first time they’ve teamed up either, you might remember Sean featuring on the song ‘Cheap Thrills’ by the Aussie artist. Thei

Did you enjoy Book 5 of our Book Club? We think you did, judging by all the amazing reviews we received for Everything Under the Sun by Molly Oldfield. Congratulations to TG reader Willow for her rad review! I have always wanted to read a book like

It’s time to channel our inner mermaid with salty hair, beach-inspired waves and care-free locks that say ‘It’s the summer holidays!’. A seat salt spray or hair oil is great for scrunching in after a swim, and don’t forget your SPF (Sun Protection Fa

Have a themed dinner night and try one new recipe Create an art piece for your room Have a water fight, or enjoy a relaxing bath Create a summer scrapbook or keep a diary Create your own mini TG magazine! Explore a new walking or bike track

Let’s face it, you’re already amazing! So, let’s channel that inner awesomeness into the best version of you. Whether that’s a stronger, smarter, fearless, or kinder you, follow these tips and you’ll be feeling like your most amazing self... ★ Plan

At 18, this Sydney local is a now global star. You may have heard his #1 radio hit ‘STAY’ with Justin Bieber. Hailing from NSW, we can’t stop dancing along to Vera’s hit ‘Regular Touch’. She also plays the violin! A Kids’ Choice Award nominee, an I

Hey Tia! Congrats on your new song ‘Belong’. What was the inspiration behind the track? Being a teenager, you go through a lot of shifts, loosing people that you thought were going to be there forever [a.k.a people you thought were your real friends

Catch the fun, pop-up art experience in Sydney until the end of December. For more info, visit sugarrepublic.com.au

Element: Earth | Colour: Brown | Day of the week: Saturday 2022 is going to be action-packed and on the go! Luckily, you’ll have heaps of energy to keep up with everything the universe will be throwing at you. Some changes at home might confuse you

What does it take to become the captain of the Matildas? I think I’m very lucky that my team picked me to be the captain. But on a personal level, it takes lots of hard work, dedication, and trust from my coaches and teammates, and giving a lot of tr

Fave emoji? The laughing/crying face one. pumped Song that before gets a you game? At the moment, ‘Coming Home’ by Skylar Grey, because we’re playing home! Go-to snack? Before a game, popcorn (I just had some), and then after a game, I like to have

Go-to snack before or after training? I love fruit, my favourite is apples; I also love yoghurt. Most-used emoji? The laughing/ crying face. Song that gets you pumped up before a match? Any One Direction song always gets me up and about! ■

“The longest format of the game, which goes for five days for men and four days for women. We don’t get to play a lot of Test cricket but when we get the opportunity, we absolutely love it.” “T20 cricket is fast paced and exciting, lots of boundaries

Muggles helping the puggle world! A tiny, short-beaked baby echidna (a.k.a a puggle) was found abandoned and alone on a NSW property last month, and is now being hand-raised at Sydney’s Taronga Wildlife Hospital. The little spiky friend, named Weja a

Eleanor and Harper have won a mystery prize from Total Girl! For your chance to be TG’s Pet of the Month, email: totalgirl@nextmedia.com.au with the subject line ‘Pet Gazette’. Tell us about your pet, and include a photo and your postal address in ca