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Money
The money moves women should make in their 30s, 40s and 50s
Staff Writer | June 18, 2026
From navigating career breaks and divorce to preparing for retirement, here’s what women should prioritise financially in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
Relationships
Soulmate or seat warmer? How to know if you’re in a ‘placeholder partnership’
Celeste Lennon | June 17, 2026
They say they're committed, but their actions tell a different story. Here's how to recognise the signs of a placeholder partnership.
Work
Why telling women to ‘stop saying sorry’ is terrible advice
Guest Writer | June 15, 2026
Despite being used as a survival skill in modern workplaces, using apologetic language is holding women back. Here's how.
Health
Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?
The Conversation | June 11, 2026
Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. Two lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.
Relationships
Why emotional availability is now the bare minimum for women in relationships
Lola Marks | June 10, 2026
More women are making emotional availability non-negotiable, recognising it as the foundation of a healthy relationship.
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Life
How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women
Celeste Lennon | May 20, 2026
The rise of online misogyny, incel culture and toxic masculinity is radicalising men — and women are paying the price.
Opinion
Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause
Sharon Green | March 22, 2026
Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.
Relationships
How to avoid dating app pen pals, according to a relationship expert
Guest Writer | May 25, 2026
Stuck in an endless cycle of messaging with no date in sight? Here’s how to spot a dating app pen pal and move conversations offline sooner.
Travel
I travelled solo to Vanuatu. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 7, 2026
From impressive snorkelling spots to lush rainforest walks, Danielle Phyland shares what it’s like exploring Vanuatu as a solo female traveller.
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Career
Many Millennials plan to quit their job after the pandemic. Here’s why.
The Ladders | April 25, 2021
More than a third of Millennials plan to look for a new job with a different employer once the pandemic ends, a new study cites.
Life
8 hobbies that boomed in 2020 and why you should try them this year
A Girl In Progress | April 23, 2021
If you've been thinking about taking up a new hobby or interest then it’s worth looking back at the activities that trended in 2020.
Career
Why women are taking a career pause this year
Celeste Lennon | April 21, 2021
Following a year of uncertainty, many women are stopping and reflecting on their career, asking if it aligns with their values and goals.
Life
7 inspiring Australian women to follow on Instagram
A Girl In Progress | April 18, 2021
Here in Australia, we have no shortage of incredible women who we actually want to see on our Instagram feeds every day.
Relationships
I care about what other people think of me — here’s how I handle it
A Girl In Progress | April 16, 2021
If you obsess over what other people think of you, here's what you can do to assess whether it's something worth sweating over.
Wellbeing
What is ‘surge capacity’ and what can you do when it’s depleted?
A Girl In Progress | April 14, 2021
If you've been running on adrenaline to cope in an acutely stressful situation and it has left you feeling depleted, here's what you can do.
Wellbeing
This body language is a clue that someone is lying to you
The Ladders | April 9, 2021
There is subtle body language that is a dead giveaway that somebody is lying to you. Here's how to spot it.
Career
Want to work at a marketing agency? Here’s some tips for getting hired
Sharon Green | April 7, 2021
When it comes to getting hired at a marketing agency, there are a few things you can do to stand out from the crowd.
Work
Why you must disconnect at the end of the day when working from home
The Ladders | April 4, 2021
People working from home are not disconnecting at the end of the workday because the lines are so blurred, and it's doing more harm than good.
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