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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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Money
The difference between good debt and bad debt (and how to leverage it)
Guest Writer | September 1, 2025
Think all debt is the same? Think again! Understanding the difference between ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’ can make or break your financial wellbeing.
Money
9 habits that set millionaires apart (and none of them involve luck)
Guest Writer | August 25, 2025
Here are nine qualities and habits that consistently set millionaires apart, and how you can employ them too.
Health
Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other questions about breasts and bras
The Conversation | August 21, 2025
How and what kind of bra should you wear to stop your boobs sagging? Plus, five other common questions about breasts and bras.
Work
All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility
The Conversation | August 20, 2025
New research highlights that the career outcomes of both women with and without children are negatively impacted by engaging in unpaid labour.
Work
The Morning Upgrade: Why the first 2 hours can change everything
Guest Writer | August 18, 2025
Productivity expert Donna McGeorge shares how transforming your first two hours each day can boost focus, energy, and success.
Money
How investors can spot a high-performance property in 2025
Guest Writer | August 14, 2025
Just because a market grows doesn’t mean the property will perform. Here's what property experts advise to look for.
Career
How to improve your networking skills and why it matters
Guest Writer | August 13, 2025
Vinisha Rathod shares tips to boost your networking skills and explains why strong connections are key to personal and professional success.
Wellbeing
Craving constant stimulation? How dopamine fuels the modern attention crisis
Beth Rush | August 11, 2025
Learning how to overcome dopamine-seeking behaviour could improve your quality of life. Here's how you can do it.
Relationships
Why is early dating so stressful? The most common spirals and how to beat them
Guest Writer | August 7, 2025
A relationship expert shares five early dating hurdles they see most often, and how to handle them with clarity and confidence.
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