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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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Child-free
How to handle the pressure to have kids when you want to remain child-free
Celeste Lennon | December 13, 2020
If you’ve decided not to have children and are struggling with pressure to do so from others, here are some strategies that can help.
Books
Quick reads: 5 short books by female authors that you can read in a day
Sharon Green | December 11, 2020
From poetic prose to collections of essays, these short books by women writers are perfect for those seeking a quick read.
Career
How habit stacking can boost your personal and professional development
The Ladders | December 9, 2020
Here’s how habit stacking can help fast track your personal and professional development, according to mindset experts and career coaches.
Wellbeing
5 tips to get a better night’s sleep
Staff Writer | December 9, 2020
If your bedtime has been restless for too long, here are five tips to help you get better night’s sleep.
Relationships
Why some women choose friendship over marriage or romantic love
Celeste Lennon | December 6, 2020
Some women choose a best friend as their ‘life partner’ over marriage or romantic love, making platonic friendship the centre of their life.
Food
Delicious and portable: 3-course festive picnic for Christmas celebrations
Danielle Phyland | December 4, 2020
For those who like to take their Christmas celebrations outdoors, why not try a festive picnic?
Food
Festive baking: Christmas melting moments
Danielle Phyland | December 2, 2020
With the festive season here, these melting moments make a delicious addition to the Christmas table.
Food
Classic carrot cake with cream cheese icing
Danielle Phyland | November 29, 2020
Deliciously moist and lightly spiced, this carrot cake will become your go-to for afternoon teas, picnics, and lunchbox treats.
Fitness
Yoga found to be as good for the brain as cardio
The Ladders | November 27, 2020
Yoga strengthens many of the same brain networks as aerobic exercise, a new study has found.
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