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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
5 desk-friendly tactics to combat anxiety
A Girl In Progress | December 1, 2019
Here are five simple strategies to help combat anxiety at work. And the best bit? You won’t even have to leave your desk to give them a go!
Style
How to dress for party season, with tips from a stylist
Sharon Green | November 29, 2019
Whether you’re heading to your office Christmas party, cocktails with friends, or a family gathering, here are some tips for dressing your best.
Wellbeing
This is how you can stop procrastinating
Quincy Malesovas | November 27, 2019
Procrastination is easy to spot, yet the reasons why we do it are much harder to identify. Here's how you can kick the habit.
Wellbeing
Women experience work-related burnout in ‘more intense way’
Caroline Zielinski | November 24, 2019
Recognised as an “occupational phenomenon”, work-related burnout is impacting women at a faster rate than men. Here’s why.
Food
Staff Writer | November 22, 2019
For a satay like you’ve never had before, try this traditional Indonesian lamb kambing which offers a sweet yet spicy kick.
Money
Superannuation fund for women aims to close gender super gap
Sharon Green | November 20, 2019
Imagine a superannuation fund that caters to the changing needs of women. It might sound too good to be true, but it exists.
Career
5 easy ways to build your personal brand online
A Girl In Progress | November 17, 2019
No matter what your career goals look like, building a strong personal brand is one of the most powerful ways to succeed in business.
Life
Why setting boundaries is the secret to better relationships
A Girl In Progress | November 15, 2019
I used to think that having firm boundaries would stop someone from getting close to me. Turns out, the opposite is true.
Career
Suzanne Chadwick’s book inspires women to ‘play bigger’ in business
Sharon Green | November 13, 2019
For women who want to create a bold business or career, Suzanne Chadwick’s book offers a practical guide on how to do so.
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