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Child-free
It’s time we stopped telling women their only value is being a mother
Guest Writer | September 17, 2025
We've been conditioned to believe that a woman’s ultimate role is motherhood, but it's time to change the narrative, writes Kelly Donougher.
Travel
Need a nature break? How to spend 2 days in the Grampians, Victoria
Danielle Phyland | September 15, 2025
Here's our guide to making the most of a couple of days enjoying a nature break in the Grampians.
Money
9 ways to build an emergency fund when you’re living week to week
Guest Writer | September 11, 2025
Think saving up an emergency fund is out of reach? Think again! Here are nine easy tips to get you started.
Work
Movement at work: Creative ways to energise yourself and your colleagues
Guest Writer | September 10, 2025
Here are some practical ways to bring more movement into the workday, boost team wellbeing, and create a more energised workplace culture.
Relationships
The secret to being a better listener
Guest Writer | September 8, 2025
Learn how to be a better listener with tips on asking deeper questions, naming emotions, and closing the gap for more meaningful connections.
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Wellbeing
Craving constant stimulation? How dopamine fuels the modern attention crisis
Beth Rush | August 11, 2025
Learning how to overcome dopamine-seeking behaviour could improve your quality of life. Here's how you can do it.
Health
Why fasting is doing women more harm than good, according to a nutritionist
Emma Lennon | July 14, 2025
Fasting can have drastically different impacts on men and women, despite science and wellness marketing often treating us identically.
Relationships
Why is early dating so stressful? The most common spirals and how to beat them
Guest Writer | August 7, 2025
A relationship expert shares five early dating hurdles they see most often, and how to handle them with clarity and confidence.
Wellbeing
Why our obsession with self-improvement is holding us back from healing trauma
Emma Lennon | July 23, 2025
I fear the glamourised version of the ‘healing era’ we see online has become a reason to believe we're never doing enough, writes Emma Lennon.
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Wellbeing
What is functional freeze mode? Here’s everything you need to know
Mia Barnes | July 1, 2024
More women are struggling with 'functional freeze' mode – feeling trapped in an emotional state, while others might not realise anything’s wrong.
Health
Stress could be the reason you’re experiencing hair loss. Here’s what you can do
Staff Writer | June 27, 2024
Experiencing stress-related hair loss can be difficult, but understanding the link between stress and your hair can reduce periods of hair loss.
Career
Many women don’t get a pay rise because they don’t ask for one. Here’s how to change that
Emma Lennon | June 26, 2024
More than half of women have never received a pay rise because they've never asked for one, a study shows. Here's how to negotiate a higher salary.
Money
Plugging the superannuation gap for women
Guest Writer | June 24, 2024
Despite the disadvantages women face with superannuation there are some effective strategies to address this gap, writes a financial adviser.
Books
Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’
The Conversation | June 20, 2024
It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.
Food
The role of a keto nutritionist in personalising weight loss
Guest Writer | June 19, 2024
The ketogenic diet is a powerful way to shed excess weight, but requires careful planning and monitoring to ensure nutritional adequacy.
Beauty
How to keep your skin and scalp hydrated during winter
Staff Writer | June 19, 2024
Winter is here and with it often comes skin dryness, tightness and sensitivity. Here's what you can do about it, according to a doctor.
Life
Have we forgotten how to have fun?
Guest Writer | June 17, 2024
When you make a commitment to be more fun, more fun will show up, writes motivational speaker Lisa O'Neill.
Money
I’m tired of hearing women say they’re ‘no good with money’
Guest Writer | June 13, 2024
Here's why your ‘I don’t do numbers’ attitude is doing you no favours, writes finance expert Justine McLean.
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