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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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Style
The sustainable undergarment brands that have converted me
A Girl In Progress | January 19, 2020
If sustainability is your jam and you’re ready to update your everyday essentials to more eco-friendly alternatives, these brands should excite you.
Life
Women unite to help with Australia’s bushfire relief efforts
Sharon Green | January 15, 2020
From fundraising to volunteering their time, several women have banded together to help with Australia’s bushfire relief efforts.
Career
5 signs you could be ready for a career change
A Girl In Progress | January 12, 2020
If you’re considering taking the leap into a new job, here are five signs that indicate you could be ready for a career change.
Career
How to find your perfect mentor to thrive at work
A Girl In Progress | January 8, 2020
How do you find the perfect mentor to suit your career goals? Here's the ultimate guide to uncovering the ideal mentor to help you thrive at work.
Food
Fact or fad? The rise in food intolerances and dietary requirements
Quincy Malesovas | January 5, 2020
With requests for gluten free meals and dietary-specific foods becoming more common, is the rise in food intolerances a fact or a fad?
Life
Why checking in on your partner’s goals is vital to your relationship
A Girl In Progress | January 1, 2020
Your goals and your partner’s goals will most likely shift over time, which is why it's important to check in with each other regularly.
Travel
These are the best places to travel to in 2020
A Girl In Progress | December 29, 2019
Whether you're seeking rejuvenation, the chance to connect with nature or a sustainable destination, these are the places to travel to.
Wellbeing
Arianna Huffington says the end of ‘hustle culture’ is near
The Ladders | December 27, 2019
Huffington shares workplace stress coping mechanisms, and how she combats the stigma surrounding the prioritisation of mental welfare.
Life
Summer reads: 5 books by female authors to inspire your holiday reading
Sharon Green | December 24, 2019
From reflections on self-delusion to dazzling collections of fiction, here are five great books by female authors to add to your holiday reading list.
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