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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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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.
Travel
Travel guide to Woodend, Victoria: Where to eat, stay and play
Danielle Phyland | February 2, 2020
Nestled at the foot of the Macedon Ranges is the modern rural town of Woodend – a perfect destination for an indulgent weekend away.
Wellbeing
This simple method could help you manage difficult emotions with ease
Celeste Lennon | January 29, 2020
A simple psychological technique can help you manage difficult emotions, empowering you to view them with compassion and understanding. Here’s how.
Career
8 body language mistakes you need to avoid
The Ladders | January 26, 2020
There are certain body language traps that you may not be aware of that are hurting your career. These are the body language mistakes to avoid.
Career
How to advance in your career without becoming a manager
Sharon Green | January 22, 2020
Progressing in your career doesn’t mean you have to lead a team. Here’s how it can be done.
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