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Money
The money moves women should make in their 30s, 40s and 50s
Staff Writer | June 18, 2026
From navigating career breaks and divorce to preparing for retirement, here’s what women should prioritise financially in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
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.
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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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Travel
Travel tips: How to share responsibilities when travelling with a partner, friend or group
Emma Lovell | January 16, 2019
Have you ever planned a trip with a partner, friend or group and been left feeling like a travel agent? Here's how you can share responsibilities.
Food
3 simple recipes for summer entertaining at home
Danielle Phyland | January 13, 2019
Summer is the perfect time for hosting friends and family. Impress your guests (and their taste buds) with these three simple but delicious recipes.
Wellbeing
Pet therapy: Why spending time with animals is good for your mental wellbeing
Emma Lovell | December 23, 2018
Spending time with pets can bring more than just enjoyment to our lives - they can also help to reduce stress and improve our mental wellbeing.
Travel
72 hours in Chicago: where to eat, stay and play
Emma Lovell | December 19, 2018
With stunning architecture, delicious food and plenty of sport on offer in Chicago, there is much to delight visitors in America’s third-largest city.
Life
5 great books by female authors to read right now
Sharon Green | December 16, 2018
From complicated reflections on a relationship to a page-turning memoir, here are five great books by female authors to add to your reading list.
Travel
The accommodation debate: Airbnb vs hotel – which is best?
Emma Lovell | December 12, 2018
Travelling has become easier thanks to home sharing networks such as Airbnb. But is this new style of stay better than the familiar hotel setup?
Food
Homemade and delicious: 3 easy Christmas food gift ideas
Danielle Phyland | December 9, 2018
For the recipient that has everything they need, give an edible homemade gift from the heart this Christmas. Try one of these delicious food gifts.
Career
Women in business: Meet Holly Stephens – entrepreneur, Blockchain expert and business analyst
Sharon Green | December 5, 2018
Holly Stephens has pursued a multi-passionate career and says there are advantages in doing so. Now she is encouraging other women to do the same.
Wellbeing
I meditated for 10 minutes every day and this is what happened
Emma Lovell | November 28, 2018
In an effort to find more internal balance, I challenged myself to meditate for 10 minutes every day – and the benefits were valuable.
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