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Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Relationships
The rise of Galentine’s Day: Why women are prioritising celebrating female friendships
Chloe Powell | February 9, 2026
As Galentine’s Day goes mainstream, more women are choosing to celebrate the joy and emotional sustenance of their female friendships. Here's why.
Mind and Soul
Are women becoming ‘over-therapised’?
Emma Lennon | February 4, 2026
As therapy language goes mainstream, are women becoming “over-therapised” or carrying the emotional labour of healing?
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.
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Life
2026 is the Year of the Horse: What does it mean and what can you expect?
Emma Lennon | January 19, 2026
From ambition to momentum, here’s what the Year of the Horse in 2026 means and how it may shape the months ahead.
Health
Why are we so obsessed with how skinny women are getting?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2026
As extreme thinness trends return, Emma Lennon explores what our obsession with shrinking bodies means for wellness and culture.
Relationships
Chalant dating: What is it and how can you be more chalant?
Guest Writer | November 6, 2025
Hinge’s Lead Relationship Scientist Logan Ury shares an insight into what 'chalant dating' is and how you can be more chalant.
Travel
I travelled to Thailand for a wellness retreat. Here’s how it went
Danielle Phyland | May 6, 2024
Here’s how a wellness retreat in Thailand helped writer Danielle Phyland to find the perfect balance of fitness and relaxation.
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Life
5 easy ways to prepare your home when your partner is moving in
A Girl In Progress | July 21, 2019
Moving in together is an exciting step in any couple’s relationship. Here are our top tips for preparing your home when your partner is moving in.
Life
The definitive guide on how to quit plastic in Australia
Emma Lennon | July 17, 2019
If you want to reduce your plastic footprint but aren’t sure where to begin, read on for some practical and easy tips to get you on your way.
Career
Nail your next job interview with these surprising tips
A Girl In Progress | July 14, 2019
Preparing for a job interview is about more than just jotting down a few words or reciting the main goal of a company. Here are 5 tips that can help.
Life
Author Maria Tumarkin on writing Axiomatic
Caroline Zielinski | July 10, 2019
Author Maria Tumarkin shares the challenges she faced when writing her book Axiomatic, which “goes to the heart of the stuff we all grapple with”.
Travel
Travel guide to Seymour, Victoria: where to eat, stay and play
Danielle Phyland | July 7, 2019
For fresh country air, wide open space, bushland walks and nourishing fare, Seymour is a classic regional escape.
Life
Challenging the myth that ‘one thing’ will be life-changing
Sharon Green | July 3, 2019
The myth that ‘one thing’ will change your life is as potent as ever, but Sharon Green argues a case where it can be really life-altering.
Travel
‘Slow travel’ is the latest trend for those seeking eco-friendly tourism
The Ladders | July 1, 2019
In response to the proliferation of 'flygskam', a counter-movement has been born, known as ‘slow travel’.
Travel
Woman trades corporate job and city life to travel the world by bike
Sharon Green | June 26, 2019
One woman has traded her corporate job and city life to travel 20,000kms across three continents by bicycle.
Career
How to step away from your day job and set up your own business
Sarah Harrison | June 19, 2019
If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving your 9-to-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship, here’s how you can get started.
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