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Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Relationships
The rise of Galentine’s Day: Why women are prioritising celebrating female friendships
Chloe Powell | February 9, 2026
As Galentine’s Day goes mainstream, more women are choosing to celebrate the joy and emotional sustenance of their female friendships. Here's why.
Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Emma Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.
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Life
2026 is the Year of the Horse: What does it mean and what can you expect?
Emma Lennon | January 19, 2026
From ambition to momentum, here’s what the Year of the Horse in 2026 means and how it may shape the months ahead.
Health
Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2026
As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.
Relationships
Chalant dating: What is it and how can you be more chalant?
Guest Writer | November 6, 2025
Hinge’s Lead Relationship Scientist Logan Ury shares an insight into what 'chalant dating' is and how you can be more chalant.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
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Wellbeing
How to embrace — and bounce back from — failure
A Girl In Progress | February 26, 2020
Psychotherapist and coach Tess Brigham shares how you can reframe the way you look at failure, and what to do to bounce back from disappointment.
Food
Chocolate pancakes with caramel and peanut butter sauce
Staff Writer | February 23, 2020
Career
The 5 best time management apps for remote workers
A Girl In Progress | February 21, 2020
With all of the flexibility and freedom of remote working, it’s important to manage your time wisely. Try these apps to get things done efficiently.
Style
Why sustainability is the only way forward for fashion
Sharon Green | February 19, 2020
Sustainable fashion – it’s a buzzword that has gained prominence in recent years, but why is it important for us to pay attention to this approach?
Career
Business coach Nicole Lapin on why IQ is not a predictor of success
The Ladders | February 14, 2020
Consultant, author, and podcast host Nicole Lapin shares her emotional competence roadmap as it applies to budget, balance, and mental ‘fitness’.
Life
6 fun last minute ideas for Valentine’s — or Galentine’s — Day
A Girl In Progress | February 12, 2020
Whether you’re making last minute plans for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day (or both!) here are some fun ideas.
Travel
5 exciting travel trends for 2020
Quincy Malesovas | February 9, 2020
From choosing more environmentally-friendly travel to taking micro-vacations, these are the top travel trends predicted for the year ahead.
Books
Books on gender, politics, culture make 2020 Stella Prize longlist
Sharon Green | February 7, 2020
Gender, politics and culture are prominent themes across the diverse books written by Australian women on the longlist for The Stella Prize 2020.
Work
How to stop multitasking to supercharge your productivity
A Girl In Progress | February 5, 2020
Multi-tasking could be what is stopping you from hitting your productivity goals. Here are 5 strategies to help you ditch multi-tasking for good.
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