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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.
Career
Built in, not bolted on: How Amanda Lawrie-Jones is breaking barriers in travel and business
Celeste Lennon | June 8, 2026
Consultant Amanda Lawrie-Jones is changing how Australian organisations design for accessibility, shifting from compliance to inclusion.
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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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Food
Vegan sweet potato ‘sausage’ rolls
Danielle Phyland | June 21, 2020
Are you looking for an easy and satisfying veggie starter or snack? Then look no further than these vegan sweet potato 'sausage' rolls.
Wellbeing
Why every day feels the same during lockdown, according to psychologists
The Ladders | June 19, 2020
If the days have felt like the same monotonous and repetitive cycle during the coronavirus pandemic, this could be the reason why.
Career
Women in business: Meet fashion designer Jacqui Hayes of Barney & Jacq
Sharon Green | June 17, 2020
Jacqui Hayes is on a mission to make her small-town fashion label contribute to the Australian fashion industry in a big way.
Wellbeing
How to feel inspired when you’re stuck in an unmotivated rut
Celeste Lennon | June 14, 2020
If you find yourself in a sustained state of feeling unmotivated, here’s what you can do to rekindle your passion.
Life
What it’s like working as a nurse in NYC during the coronavirus pandemic
The Ladders | June 12, 2020
Sabrina Poon, a registered nurse who works at a top New York City hospital, shares what it has been like working through the COVID-19 crisis.
Wellbeing
Worried about mingling with people again? How to tackle social anxiety as lockdown restrictions ease
Riley-Rose Harper | June 10, 2020
As lockdown restrictions ease, many of us may be feeling anxious about mingling with people again. Here’s how you can cope with social anxiety.
Life
Anti-racist resources to become a better ally in the fight against racism
Sharon Green | June 7, 2020
Use these resources to get started in your fight against racism, including books you can read, causes you can support, and how you can take action.
Career
5 things you can start doing today to score your dream job
A Girl In Progress | June 5, 2020
Landing that dream job is not impossible, but it does require hard work. Try these tactics to get closer to your ultimate career.
Wellbeing
‘The pain is excruciating’: Stories of women living with endometriosis
Laura Roscioli | June 3, 2020
From struggling with debilitating pain to waiting years for a diagnosis, three women share what it’s really like to live with endometriosis.
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