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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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Relationships
5 potential benefits of utilising marriage counselling
Staff Writer | January 11, 2021
To paint a clearer picture of how beneficial marriage counselling is, take note of the following.
Food
Individual key lime cheesecakes
Danielle Phyland | January 10, 2021
With the fresh, zingy flavour of lime and the smooth, creamy texture of cream cheese, nothing beats these individual key lime cheesecakes.
Life
Paralympian Vanessa Low on how to cope when plans abruptly change
A Girl In Progress | January 8, 2021
Paralympian Vanessa Low shares how she builds mental resilience to deal with changes in plans.
Life
How to reset your goals for the new year
Celeste Lennon | January 6, 2021
Here are some tips to help you reset your goals for the new year in a way that is empowering and achievable.
Life
How Parramatta Criminal Lawyers can help with domestic violence cases
Staff Writer | January 2, 2021
Whether you’re accused of domestic violence or a victim of one in Sydney, having experienced legal counsel best serves your needs.
Career
5 surefire ways to impress anyone in 15 minutes or less
The Ladders | December 23, 2020
Learning to impress anyone in 15 minutes or less is a much more achievable feat than you may believe. Here's how it can be done.
Career
6 signs you need a new career – not a new job
The Ladders | December 20, 2020
There are some signs you don’t just need a new job — you need a new career. Career experts share insights to help guide your search.
Wellbeing
Close to burning out? Here’s what you can do about it
A Girl In Progress | December 18, 2020
Burnout is easy to ignore and it’s easy to believe it won’t affect you. Here are some signs that you might be on the cusp of burning out.
Work
These are the bad habits you need to break when working from home
The Ladders | December 16, 2020
Working from home has lots of benefits, but there are downsides too. Here are the bad habits you need to break when working from home.
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