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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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Relationships
How to survive challenging self-isolation days with your partner
Sharon Green | April 19, 2020
If you’ve been spending a lot more time with your live-in partner, this is how you can manage the challenges and frustrations that come with it.
Life
How to make the most of your 5 to 9
A Girl In Progress | April 17, 2020
If you regularly complain that you 'don't have enough time' to pursue passions or interests, try this concept to make the most of your 5 to 9 hours.
Life
The reality of life in lockdown as a foreign resident in Australia
Quincy Malesovas | April 15, 2020
As the coronavirus crisis escalates, life in lockdown in Australia poses uncertainty for foreign residents. Quincy Malesovas shares her personal story
Travel
How to use self-isolation to dream, research and plan for future travel
Danielle Phyland | April 12, 2020
Instead of wallowing in the disappointment of not being able to travel, I’m using self-isolation to dream, research and plan for my next trip.
Food
3 sweet treats to whip up this Easter
Danielle Phyland | April 9, 2020
Hop into the kitchen and cook up some simple and delicious sweet treats to enjoy this Easter.
Wellbeing
How to protect your mental health during uncertain times
Celeste Lennon | April 8, 2020
A clinical psychologist shares her advice on coping mechanisms you can employ to protect your mental health during uncertain times.
Career
5 Australian women facing job insecurity due to coronavirus
Quincy Malesovas | April 5, 2020
Five women who face job insecurity due to the coronavirus share how they’ve been affected and how they’re navigating such uncertain times.
Food
Chicken schnitzel with grape slaw
Staff Writer | April 3, 2020
This chicken schnitzel with grape slaw is quick and delicious, and will add a sweet twist to your next meal.
Style
Why it’s important to get dressed when working from home (and what to wear)
Sharon Green | April 1, 2020
Working from home (WFH) in your pyjamas might sound like the dream, but here’s why getting dressed is more important than you think.
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