The Conversation
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Articles by The Conversation:
Relationships
Why do women still have to justify being single?
The Conversation | May 21, 2026
A growing number of women are choosing to be ‘defiantly single’, yet the stigma against them persists. Maddison Sideris asks why.
Fitness
Do peptides improve workout performance? A nutrition expert explains
The Conversation | April 16, 2026
Peptides are being widely marketed as a “holy grail” for workout recovery and physical performance. But do they work?
Health
Why a lifetime of putting others first is affecting women’s health
The Conversation | April 13, 2026
For many women, a lifetime of putting others first quietly damages their health – and midlife is often when the cost finally becomes clear.
Travel
Need to fly amid global travel chaos? Here’s what you should know
The Conversation | March 23, 2026
Air travel faces major disruption with the Middle East war. For those whose plans have been disrupted, there are ways to navigate the uncertainty.
Health
Intermittent fasting shows no clear advantage for weight loss, study finds
The Conversation | February 26, 2026
New research shows intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than receiving traditional dietary advice.
Work
Wages are falling: Why $100k is no longer considered a ‘good’ salary
The Conversation | February 25, 2026
Nearly half of full-time Australian workers now earn six figures, yet rising inflation has reshaped what $100,000 actually means.
Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.









