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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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Wellbeing
4 easy ways to stop checking your phone all day
A Girl In Progress | December 22, 2019
If you are tempted by your phone way too often, try these simple tips to help you stop checking your phone all day.
Food
Staff Writer | December 20, 2019
For a new take on the classic banana bread, give this satisfyingly sweet caramelised pear bread a shot.
Career
Women in business: Meet Paris Fontana, jeweller and founder of Immortale
Sharon Green | December 18, 2019
An obsession with jewellery and wanting to be involved in a creative process inspired Paris Fontana to start her own jewellery brand, Immortale.
Food
Colourful and nutritious festive salads to light up the Christmas table
Danielle Phyland | December 15, 2019
Deck your table with these colourful and nutritious salads which make the perfect side dish for barbecues, summer gatherings or your Christmas feast.
Wellbeing
Turns out your make-up bag is crawling with superbugs and bacteria
The Ladders | December 13, 2019
Illness-causing bacteria, such as E.coli and staphylococci, have been found in the majority of make-up bags, a study has revealed.
Career
Women in business: Meet Kate Save, CEO and co-founder of Be Fit Food
Celeste Lennon | December 11, 2019
Kate Save, CEO and co-founder of Be Fit Food, shares how her company helps people maintain a healthy weight – minus the pills, shakes and bars.
Food
Christmas cookies: 3 festive biscuits to inspire your holiday baking
Danielle Phyland | December 8, 2019
Christmas baking is a fabulous way to enjoy the festive season. Try these recipes for shortbread, gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies.
Food
Chef Sarah Todd shares tips for summer entertaining
Sharon Green | December 6, 2019
Chef, restaurateur and former MasterChef contestant Sarah Todd shares her tips for making summer entertaining effortless and enjoyable.
Career
The Body Shop Australia drives gender equality stance
Sharon Green | December 4, 2019
The Body Shop has become a shining example of a brand that empowers women, as it announces B Corp certification and a gender equality campaign.
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