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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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Work
How to answer ‘why should we hire you?’ in a job interview
The Ladders | November 25, 2020
Knowing how to answer the question “why should we hire you?” can make all the difference in the success of your job interview.
Wellbeing
Signs you may be experiencing burnout and how you can manage it
Celeste Lennon | November 22, 2020
Burnout is on the rise and it particularly impacts women, but there are ways to manage it.
Life
Telltale signs you have impostor syndrome – and what to do about it
A Girl In Progress | November 20, 2020
Impostor syndrome can be detrimental and is often experienced among women, but there are ways to overcome it.
Travel
5 fantastic Victorian towns for a weekend getaway
Danielle Phyland | November 18, 2020
Providing countryside charm and culture, here are five great Victorian towns to visit for a weekend escape or short-term getaway.
Child-free
‘Why I’m child-free’: 3 women share why they chose a life without children
Celeste Lennon | November 15, 2020
From having no desire to embrace motherhood to enjoying more freedom, three women share their reasons for choosing a life without children.
Wellbeing
6 simple self-care habits you should practise daily
The Ladders | November 13, 2020
Life coaches and gratitude experts share their best tips on how to implement self-care habits into your daily life.
Fashion
Women in business: Meet Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer
Celeste Lennon | November 11, 2020
Nikki Hind, Australia’s first blind fashion designer, is on a mission to do more than just add more clothes to the world.
Wellbeing
3 ways procrastination affected my life — and how I’ve overcome it
A Girl In Progress | November 8, 2020
I’m getting real about my own journey with procrastination and sharing the ways it’s affected my life, and how I've overcome it.
Career
5 signs your mindset is holding you back in your career
The Ladders | November 6, 2020
Could your mindset be holding you back in your career? Here's how you can spot the signs you might be getting in your own way.
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