Innehållsförteckning för April 2025 från Total Girl

BYE AVANI TG's K-pop fan and Junior Writer says bye: It’s true — it’s time for your girl to depart, but I will never forget the incredible two years of being part of this amazing squad! I’ll miss creating fun and inspiring stories for you all and responding to your lovely messages. Now it’s time for me to head off on a new journey and find new ways to make a difference in the world. Always remember: you are all so strong, unique, smart, and beautiful. Believe in yourselves, aim high, and know that nothing is impossible. Goodbyes are hard, so let's just say, “see you later” for now!, TEAM TG LATELY… Team TG having fun collecting the Squishy Boba Besties with this issue. They’re SO cute! Ange saw Luke…

Three lucky winners OMTG! Call the pup-arazzi, coz these readers have won a mystery prize pack. By Eden, NZ “It’s Elphaba, a.k.a soon to be Wicked Witch of the West. Often misunderstood and teased coz of her green skin. I spent ages trying to perfect her.” This is defs Pup-ular with us! By Sophia, Qld “This is Frenchie the French Bulldog. He has just found the love of his life. Her name is Fifi. They met in Paris.” Aww, so creative how you included a past TG keychain! By Ruby, NSW “My puppy is called Chris-Kringle, he’s a bulldog that just loves Christmas, and is always up for an eggnog on a hot night.” A festive Frenchie friend – we love it, Ruby! Special mentions It was really ruff selecting…

BLUSH-O-METER How bad is that blush? Circle the rating you think applies! You'll get over it: disguise for a day Erm... kinda bad: Wig for a week Uh oh, You might want to wear this: mask for a month TG’s BLUSH of the MONTH Sus sounds I was sitting in class right after PE, and I was really sweaty. When I shifted in my chair, it made a squeaky noise that sounded exactly like a fart. The boy sitting next to me yelled loudly to the whole class, “She farted! She farted!” I’m pretty sure everyone heard the noise anyway, but he just made it 10 times worse. OM TG, sooo embarrassing! Charlotte Employee imposter My mum, brother, and I were at a bookstore because my friend had given me…

Dua tours Australia and NZ from March 17-April 4. Check out our mega poster for exact dates! DUA DEMAND Originally Dua was planning to do one show each in Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland. Now it’s been upped to two in Auckland, three in Sydney, and FIVE in Melbourne! FEELING RADICAL This is Dua’s third time touring Australia and NZ – she was a special guest on Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour in 2018, and then brought her Future Nostalgia tour to our shores in 2022. Now we’re the first stop on her 2025 leg of the Radical Optimism before she heads to Europe, Canada and USA. ‘TRAINING SEASON’S OVER’ Spoiler alert: shows open up with ‘Training Season’. It's one of Dua’s faves to perform, especially when fans scream along.…

Brightest Wild By Tania Crampton-Larking From London to Adelaide, Alex and her mum move to Australia to begin their new life. A new country, a new school and a new stepbrother who makes things more of a challenge. UGH, everything feels off! But there's something about this one tree that Alex feels drawn towards… something magical! This book talks about climate change and has neat character convos about protecting Indigenous land. A beautiful story about discovering your inner strength to fight for what’s right! Guinness World Records 2025: Gamer’s Edition By Guinness World Records A ‘record-breaking’ read for gamer girls! Loaded with awesome pics from your fave games across all platforms and nifty stats and facts. Do you know which game holds the title for the ‘Longest Video Games Marathon’?…

A is for arm warmers Often worn by dancers to warm up their bodies before a class. B is for ballet A famous style of dance that tells stories. Ballet has been around for over 500 years! C is for choreography Combining movements and dances, in time with music, to create a performance. D is for Dance Dance Revolution A super fun dance game you might play at Timezone or another arcade. E is for écarté A ballet position where the dancer stands diagonal with one leg extended on the floor or in the air. F is for floss Dance move where you swing your arms (with clenched fists) from the back of your body to the front, on each side. G is for Geommu A traditional sword dance from…

Minecraft Players collect resources, solve puzzles to craft items, and build epic things. Try these quests: ■ Backyard Treasure Hunt – Hide coloured stones (gems), or craft supplies. Players have to ‘mine’ for them. Get bonus points for dodging ‘mobs’ which you can cast as friends or fam! ■ Build-Off Challenge – Use cardboard, foam blocks or other materials to see who can build the coolest Minecraft-inspired creation, like a Creeper or a castle. ■ Overworld Obstacle Course – Use pillows and blankets to recreate crawling through caves, and climbing mountains to reach treasure. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Host an outdoor island-themed adventure where players collect resources to complete creative tasks or ‘island upgrades’. Try these tasks: ■ Resource Hunt – Set up an area where players gather items like…

1 LISTEN UP At training, give your coach your full attention. They are the expert on your team and know what’s working and what’s not. Using this, they come up with clever exercises and plans to make sure everyone is playing their best. 2 DO YOUR STRETCHES Warming up before training and your game will get your body match-ready but can also stop you from getting injured! 3 PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT If you’re a Goal Shooter or Goal Attack, practising your shooting during the week before your next game is super important. You can do this at netball training, by putting up a netball ring at home, or heading to your local courts or park. Start by shooting close to the ring, then move on to other distances in the…

TGs are so smart and talented – we love hearing about your wins and achievements. TG reader, Zara shared a moment at school that she’s really proud of: “I started at a new school in year 2 and I have done maths and hard maths equations for when I am seven. I have done great work and the maths problems were like 102+1092.” Nice work, Zara! TG Lucy is a MASSIVE Swiftie! Here she is reading our Taylor Swift Eras Tour Golden Guide (TG's Version) special from 2024, while listening to Taylor obviously! Lucy's fave Tay tracks are 'Lover', 'Blank Space', and 'Bad Blood'. She loves to watch The Eras Tour concert film, and sometimes performs along too! WONDERFUL WINNERS TG reader, Cleo is scooting in style with her awesome…

This month’s book... Jo Weston’s Netball Besties: The Mystery of Missing Billie Aussie netball star Jo Weston is shaking things up and launching a new book series! We’re SO excited to check it out. In Jo Weston’s Netball Besties: The Mystery of Missing Billie, weird things are suddenly happening in Talma Valley. When Jo’s cute dog Billie disappears, Jo and her new friend Ava are on the case to solve these mysteries. Download the extract, share your review, and you could score a set of books to share with your besties AND be featured in Total Girl! HOW TO ENTER ★ Head to the Comps section at: totalgirl.com.au and download your FREE book extract. ★ Write a review: in 150 words or less, tell us what you think about this issue’s book.…

Cat is an animal that keeps to himself but when his home is destroyed by a massive flood, he ends up on a boat with a bunch of other creatures. This lone wolf (err, we mean cat) will have to team up with them to survive. On this boat, they’ll have to adapt to a new world, overcome challenges, and journey through all different landscapes. This movie shakes things up, not just with its story of survival and nature, but also because it has no dialogue! Don’t be fooled though – it’s a beautifully animated film that has us feeling all the feels without words. Flow is in cinemas March 20 OMTG Flow won the 2025 Golden Globes award for Best Motion Picture – Animated, beating films including Inside Out…

1 “I see in blue, I see in blue, I see in blue”  Billie  Dua 2 “Did the heartbreak change me? Maybe”  Billie  Dua 3 “Can’t change the weather, might not be forever”  Billie  Dua 4 “Time is passin’ like a solar eclipse. See you watchin’ and you blow me a kiss”  Billie  Dua 5 “I used to know, but I’m not sure now”  Billie  Dua 6 “I’m only good at being bad”  Billie  Dua 7 “Glitter in the sky, glitter in our eyes”  Billie  Dua 8 “Can’t stop thinking of your diamond mind. Careful creatures made friends with time”  Billie  Dua 9 “I’m gonna run this nothing town. Watch me make ‘em bow” …

Emma Myers stars as Natalie in A Minecraft Movie. She’s also Enid in Wednesday!…

Hi TG s, With Disney's Snow White about to hit cinemas and coming off a Brat Summer, we're all about apples right now. We've gathered some pretty picks that are the opposite of rotten to the core – quick, someone call Charli XCX and let her know! We've also rounded up some fab gingham patterned pieces, and then in honour of this 'Shake it up' edition, you'll find four dance-inspired outfits. Whether you're a pretty ballerina or a bit more street style, we've got you covered!…

PRETTY PIROUETTES BREAK IN STYLE UPTOWN FUNK BALLERINA DREAMS…

CRISP SURGE YOU COULD SCORE: A CRISP SURGE SHOCKTECH STUNT SCOOTER 4 TO WIN! CODE WORD: STUNT BRAVEPAW YOU COULD SCORE: BRAVEPAW AND THE CLAWSTONE OF ROTWOOD MIRE: BRAVEPAW 2 30 TO WIN! CODE WORD: HARMONY LEAPFROG YOU COULD SCORE: A LEAPFROG MAGIC ADVENTURES GLOBE 4 TO WIN! CODE WORD: PLACES PURR-FECT READS YOU COULD SCORE: A PURR-FECT READS BOOK PACK 28 TO WIN! CODE WORD: TREASURES LONELY PLANET KIDS YOU COULD SCORE: A LONELY PLANET KIDS NATURE BOOK PACK 4 TO WIN! CODE WORD: WORLD GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE YOU COULD SCORE: A GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE PRIZE PACK 5 TO WIN! *Plush style will be randomly selected CODE WORD: CATS SNOW WHITE YOU COULD SCORE: A DISNEY'S SNOW WHITE MOVIE MERCH PACK CODE WORD: FAIR 25 TO WIN!…

A RABBIT APPLAUSE With Easter just around the corner, let’s show some love for famous rabbits… GABBY’S LIVE DEBUT OMTG, Australia is the first in the world to host Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! Gabby and the Gabby Cats are hitting the stage in an a-meow-zing musical show! Check out all the dates so far: ★ March 7-9: Princess Theatre, Melbourne ★ March 14-16: Regal Theatre, Perth ★ March 22: AIS Arena, Canberra ★ March 28-29: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre ★ April 11-13: Darling Harbour Theatre, ICC Sydney ★ April 19: Adelaide Entertainment Centre ★ April 26: MyState Bank Arena, Hobart SWIFT KITTY READS It’s time for Taylor Swift’s cats Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button to shine, with not one but TWO sweet picture books dedicated to them! Karma is a Cat by Farrin Jacobs…

Hi Total Girl, My name is Marliah and I am 10 years old. This is my second year collecting TG and I love it. I am hoping you can include more Dua Lipa and BTS content. I love the Girl Talk and the Totally Embarrassing sections of TG – it is so funny.Love, Marliah Dear Marliah,Congrats on your second year of being a TG collector! You’re in luck coz Dua stars on the cover this issue and there's even a mega poster of her. Hope you love the Girl Talk messages, including yours!Love, Team TG x Hey TG!My name is Indie. I am 12 years old and I live in Melbourne. I do lots of competitive cheerleading and love to hang out with my besties from school. My fave animal…

LISTEN UP! IVE EMPATHY IVE K-pop girl group IVE is stepping up their rad and rebellious aesthetic in their third EP, IVE EMPATHY. It might only be an EP, but our girls are serving DOUBLE title tracks with this release – ‘REBEL HEART’ and ‘ATTITUDE’. Yas! The energy of both songs seriously matches each other’s vibe, so we totally get why they couldn’t simply have one. The girls are still spotlighting their sweet vocal harmonies, but musically and instrumentally, they’re also leaning towards a rock vibe (defs feeling that on 'ATTITUDE' and 'TKO') and we’re so here for that! The rock-ballad vibes of 'You Wanna Cry' is a highlight too. 'Thank U' is giving Ari's 'thank u, next' and FLU' like its name, is totally catchy, Out now! Your rating…

MCoBeauty glow lip balm – apple, $14 This 2-in-1 lip balm helps soothe dry and chapped lips, as well as giving them a glossy shine. Seed Heritage apple sunglasses, $24.95 But like literally the apple of our eyes in these shades! OXX Haircare Melon Crush hydrating hair mask @Kmart and Target, $6 This watermelon and apple scented hairmask helps restore lost moisture to hair! Lanolips 101 ointment: multi-balm green apple, $14.95 Use it to stop your lips from getting chapped, hydrate your nails, and keep your skin from getting dry! Emily in Paris - Romantic 100mL, $70 Looking for a special occasion scent? This perfume has a gorg green apple top note, with more sweet notes! Zara Mickey Mouse © Disney 50mL, $29.95 This has notes of lemon, sweet apple…

Zendaya Trained in hip-hop and contemporary, Z made her acting debut in 2010 on a Disney Channel show called Shake It Up! Hugh Jackman This iconic Aussie actor did 10 weeks of intensive dance training for The Greatest Showman. Tom Holland To prepare for his first role in the musical Billy Elliot, Tom took ballet lessons for two years! Zoe Saldana Zoe (a.k.a Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy) studied ballet. It was her first passion! Emma Watson For the live-action Beauty and the Beast, Emma trained for the iconic waltz to the movie’s title song. Robert Downey Jr. Who would have thought that Iron Man trained in ballet? Truth – he studied it as a kid!…

Emerson Jones, the 16-year-old tennis sensation from the Gold Coast, made a huge impact at the Australian Open! Kicking off 2025 as the junior world No.1, she was also lucky enough to be a wild card entry in the main Women’s tournament. Even though Emerson's run ended early in the first round, her performance in the Junior tournament had crowds talking! Emerson made it to the Girls’ semifinals after making an impressive comeback (she dropped the first set) in the quarter-finals against Austria’s Lilli Tapper. Emerson aimed to be the first Aussie girl to win the Junior Australian Open title since 1995 – which she was SUPER close to achieving last year as the 2024 runner-up. The teen is being compared to another iconic Aussie player – Ash Barty –…

Meet the author Name: R.A. Spratt Born: Essex, UK Lives: Bowral, NSW You know her as: Author of books including Friday Barnes, Girl Detective, The Adventures of Nanny Piggins, The Peski Kids, Hamlet is Not OK , and from the podcast, Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt Hi R.A! What inspired you to become an author? I was sick of working in television. I wanted to make up my own stories instead of writing other peoples. Once I had created the fictional characters, they took over my life and have forbidden me to stop writing about them… What did you have to study to get to where you are today? I studied Communications specialising in Media Production at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst Campus. I didn’t really learn a lot there that…

BRILLIANT BUNNIES Interested in having a bunny as a pet? RSPCA NSW's Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Liz Arnott, shares some tips: ❤ Rabbits are great companions and make excellent additions to any family, especially those in smaller dwellings or without a large backyard. Rabbits are quiet animals too, and can live up to 10 years or more with proper care. ❤ They're great for families who are out during the day and home during the morning or evening. Rabbits are crepuscular creatures, which means they're most active around dusk and dawn, so you’ll have plenty of time to spend with your pet. ❤ Rabbits need a secure enclosure that's protected from sun and rain. It needs to be large enough for them to hop around and high enough for them to…