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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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Wellbeing
I did a silent meditation retreat. This is what I learned
Emma Lovell | March 25, 2018
Silence is golden. It’s a phrase we hear so often but many of us find it challenging to do in practice. A Vipassana is exactly that – silence.
Travel
A seasoned traveller’s guide to the Gold Coast
Emma Lovell | March 14, 2018
Australia’s sunny Gold Coast has a lot more to offer than theme parks, nightclubs and overcrowded beaches, writes Emma Lovell.
International Women's Day
Female-run Floozy Coffee Roasters aims to advance women in coffee industry and beyond
Sharon Green | March 9, 2018
Two women who run a coffee roasting business are not only changing the face of the coffee industry but also supporting women in need.
International Women's Day
Meet two women of diversity pressing for progress
Emma Lovell | March 8, 2018
Two women are striving for progress in the workplace and community despite their diversity.
International Women's Day
Melbourne co-working space One Roof helps women in business flourish
Sharon Green | March 7, 2018
The future of business is female – and a co-working space dedicated to helping women in business is on a mission to make it happen.
Career
How I run my business and travel the world
Emma Lovell | February 28, 2018
You can travel the world and still make a living. Sounds like the dream, right? For me, this is reality.
Life
Sharon Green | February 25, 2018
Not every bride enjoys planning their wedding, and some downright detest it.
Travel
A local’s guide to sightseeing in Madrid, Spain
Susana Canas | February 21, 2018
Combining a bustling city atmosphere with traditional and cultural experiences, Madrid is a city that will leave you wanting to discover more.
Food
Chocolate and peanut butter ganache pudding
Sharon Green | February 14, 2018
Love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Then you’ll love this pudding. And it’s not as naughty as it looks.
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