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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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Wellbeing
7 unconventional ways to maximise your morning
The Ladders | May 31, 2020
Monotony is the common enemy of every profession so here are seven unconventional but healthy ways to start your morning.
Food
Danielle Phyland | May 29, 2020
If you love the combination of chocolate and coconut, then you'll love these chocolate coconut cupcakes.
Career
Women in business: Meet Jessica Ruhfus, founder and CEO of Collabosaurus
Sharon Green | May 27, 2020
From juggling multiple jobs while launching a start-up to international success today, Jessica Ruhfus shares her business journey with Collabosaurus.
Life
In uncertain times, finding joy in the little things is important
Sharon Green | May 24, 2020
In times of struggle, indulging in the little things that make us happy and give us a glimmer of hope are so important, writes Sharon Green.
Food
Classic chocolate chip cookies
Danielle Phyland | May 22, 2020
Enjoy these cookies with afternoon tea, as a lunchbox snack, or an indulgent treat at special occasions.
Style
Work style: This is what business attire will look like post-COVID-19
The Ladders | May 20, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing many people to work from home, it has changed what we wear. How will this influence business attire in future?
Fitness
This is why you find it so hard to exercise during lockdown
The Ladders | May 17, 2020
Working out during the coronavirus pandemic has presented a unique challenge, and this study reveals why you're finding it difficult to exercise.
Style
Wear these colours when working from home (WFH) to instantly boost your mood
The Ladders | May 15, 2020
If you're looking to boost your mood while working from home (WFH), try wearing these three colours.
Wellbeing
Struggle to wake up? Always tired? How to improve your sleep
Sharon Green | May 13, 2020
If you’ve been struggling to wake up in the morning and are feeling more tired than ever during lockdown, here’s what you can do.
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