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For comment, analysis and discussion from a woman’s perspective, these are our opinion articles.

Why it’s time to say goodbye to the mid-life crisis and welcome the mid-life catalyst

Why it’s time to say goodbye to the mid-life crisis and welcome the mid-life catalyst

It’s time to let go of the myth that getting older equates to a time of despair, and declare the years ahead as the most powerful years of your life.

Why we need to stop glamourising healing from trauma

Why we need to stop glamourising healing from trauma

It’s time our pop culture stopped presenting emotional healing as a fairy tale. The healing process can be messy and complicated, writes Lisa Cox.

I live in a bigger body — and I still love myself

I live in a bigger body — and I still love myself

If you struggle with your confidence as a plus-sized woman, here are the ways I stay loving myself no matter what, writes Ava Roman.

The case for quitting while you still have a choice

The case for quitting while you still have a choice

Contrary to popular belief, quitting will get you to where you want to go faster. Here's why.

Activism vs reactivism: How to use social media for good

Activism vs reactivism: How to use social media for good

What’s the difference between making a real impact online and reacting unconsciously to every upsetting news story that pops up in our feed?

Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood

Why we need to change the narrative around female singlehood

When coupledom is the default, single women become devalued and invalidated. It's time to change the narrative around female singlehood.

Emma Lennon: Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Why I no longer care about being ‘nice’

Being ‘nice’ leaves too little room for authentic opinions, behaviours and emotions, so I’m ditching the social construct, writes Emma Lennon.

Success isn't defined by motherhood

Success isn’t defined by motherhood

As a child-free by choice advocate, Tanya Williams asks: why does a woman’s life only have value if they are having babies?

Tanya Williams: My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum

My decision to be child-free is not a reflection on your choice to be a mum

Tanya Williams is happily married with no children. So why do other people have such a problem with her choice to be child-free?