Latest Stories
Life
My gut-wrenching heartbreak sparked a flourishing career
Donna Carton | September 20, 2020
Heartbreak is often a catalyst for personal growth, and for some women it’s an unlikely launchpad for a whole new professional or creative path.
Beauty
Health meets beauty: How to start a holistic skin care routine
A Girl In Progress | September 18, 2020
Beauty often starts from within, so here are some simple changes you can make to your lifestyle to take a more holistic approach to skincare.
Books
Olive by Emma Gannon: a vital book for child-free women
Sharon Green | September 16, 2020
Emma Gannon’s novel Olive opens a much-needed conversation about a woman navigating the complexities of being child-free by choice.
Travel
I can’t be the only one longing to travel again
Danielle Phyland | September 13, 2020
The prospect of travelling again feels like a long, patient wait in the departure lounge, writes Danielle Phyland.
Career
4 analytical skills you must list on your resume
The Ladders | September 11, 2020
To improve your chances of landing a new job, be sure to include these four analytical skills on your resume.
Our picks
Life
Child-free vs childless: why the difference matters
Donna Carton | August 16, 2020
There is a clear distinction between being a woman that is child-free or childless – and this is why the difference matters.
Style
Why it’s important to get dressed when working from home (and what to wear)
Sharon Green | April 1, 2020
Working from home (WFH) in your pyjamas might sound like the dream, but here’s why getting dressed is more important than you think.
Career
Working from home and abruptly hit a brick wall? Here’s why
Laura Roscioli | June 24, 2020
If the shift to working from home (WFH) was initially productive but then you hit a brick wall, you’re not alone. This is why it happened.
Style
Style tips: How to choose clothing in colours that suit your complexion
Sharon Green | November 4, 2018
How do you determine which colours make you look drab versus the ones that elevate your complexion? It turns out there is a little science to it.
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Travel
Travel guide to Heathcote, Victoria
Danielle Phyland | May 12, 2019
In the 1850s, Heathcote was inundated with people seeking their fortune in gold. Today, it attracts people for another reason: quality food and wine.
Travel
Digital nomads share tips on how to balance working remotely and travelling
Sharon Green | May 5, 2019
How can you balance working remotely with enjoying the destination you're visiting? These experienced digital nomads share their tips.
Travel
Travel tips: How to make your next holiday more environmentally-friendly
Caroline Zielinski | April 24, 2019
Sustainable travel doesn’t have to be a killjoy; all it takes is a bit of extra effort for a massive payoff. Here's how.
Life
5 of Australia’s exceptional female authors to empower your reading list
Caroline Zielinski | April 17, 2019
For exceptional books that speak to our times and what it means to be a woman today, be sure to add these Australian authors to your reading list.
Style
How to buy sustainable, ethical fashion without compromising on style
Sharon Green | April 7, 2019
You don’t have to resort to knitting your own clothes or wearing shapeless hemp sacks to be more sustainable and ethical when it comes to fashion.
Travel
Tips for women travelling to India: how to dress, stay safe, and follow local customs
Danielle Phyland | March 20, 2019
Women are often deterred from travelling to India but following a few safety tips and local customs will make a trip to this destination worthwhile.
Life
Author Summer Land on expat life and writing her second novel
Sharon Green | March 17, 2019
The novelist who moved from America to Australia shares all the ups and downs of expat life in her latest book.
International Women's Day
Australian gender pay gap hits record low, more employers drive income equality
Sharon Green | March 8, 2019
Latest data has shown that the gender pay gap in Australia has reached a 20-year low and more businesses are striving for income equity.
International Women's Day
How women can retain independence in a relationship, with advice from a lawyer
Emma Lovell | March 7, 2019
Women can enter into a relationship and maintain their independence, says family law solicitor Jennifer Franklin. Here’s how.
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