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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
3 women in marketing share key career learnings
Sharon Green | November 4, 2020
Three women working in marketing in Australia share how they got started in the industry and how they have advanced in their careers.
Life
Why ‘The Gender Code’ can be the hidden cause of perfectionism
A Girl In Progress | November 1, 2020
Striving for perfectionism doesn't necessarily lead to happiness or fulfilment, so here's how you can ditch the unhelpful habit.
Food
Staff Writer | October 30, 2020
These cute and creepy treats are sure to make this Halloween one to remember – we can feel it in our bones!
Career
Women in business: Meet Melissa Park, global event producer
Sharon Green | October 28, 2020
After more than 15 years as a successful event producer, Melissa Park shares how she has shifted her career during a global pandemic.
Health
6 factors that affect fertility in women
Staff Writer | October 27, 2020
There are a number of factors that may affect a woman's fertility. Here are six aspects to look out for.
Fitness
The best 10-minute home workout routines to get results
The Ladders | October 25, 2020
Personal trainers and fitness experts share their top 10-minute home workout routines that will help you shed fat and get results quickly.
Work
How starting the day with gratitude can improve productivity and success
The Ladders | October 23, 2020
Practising gratitude can be a key element in finding a more fulfilling and balanced work life. Here's how.
Wellbeing
8 powerful techniques to adopt positive self-talk
A Girl In Progress | October 21, 2020
Our internal chatter, or self-talk, can have a huge impact on our sense of self-worth and confidence. Here's how you can make it more positive.
Life
Is it immoral to have children in the era of extreme climate change?
Laura Roscioli | October 18, 2020
Faced with a future of catastrophic climate change, writer Laura Roscioli asks if it’s immoral to bring children into a decaying world.
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