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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.
Work
8 tiny tech tweaks that help me focus better during long WFH days
Mia Barnes | January 26, 2026
Try these small but powerful tech adjustments that can sharpen your focus and make WFH days feel more manageable.
City Guides
48 delicious hours in Hobart: A food lover’s guide to Tasmania’s capital
Danielle Phyland | January 21, 2026
From fresh oysters to pure honey and good wine, this food-lover’s guide to Hobart reveals where to eat, drink and indulge across Tasmania’s capital.
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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
How to forgive someone who isn’t sorry
Emma Lennon | January 12, 2024
Knowing that forgiving others is good for us is one thing, but it’s quite another to put into practice. Here’s some tips on how you can start.
Life
Can marriage be feminist? ‘Hopeless romantic’ says no, but same-sex newlywed says yes
The Conversation | January 11, 2024
Here's a look at two books about feminism and marriage – Clementine Ford’s polemic against it and Rachael Lennon’s history of its reformation.
Mind and Soul
What are ‘glimmers’ and how can they help regulate your nervous system?
Mia Barnes | January 10, 2024
Glimmers are little signs that everything is right in the world, and help us to feel safe and calm. Here's how they can regulate your nervous system.
Career
Australian women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries
Staff Writer | January 9, 2024
These Australian women have broken stereotypes, questioned norms, and paved the way for others to follow in fields usually controlled by men.
Life
What are personal values, and how can you establish your values?
Emma Lennon | January 8, 2024
Personal values are the principles and beliefs that guide your decisions, actions, and interactions. Here's how to discover what yours are.
Fitness
How ‘shy girl workouts’ help women get fit, gain confidence in gym
The Conversation | January 7, 2024
'Shy girl workouts' are a response to inequality in exercise spaces that may provide women with support while they grow more confident.
Life
A reason, a season, a lifetime: Coming to terms with how a friendship can end
Emma Lovell | December 29, 2023
Whether a friendship has lasted a long time or a short time, it's truly upsetting when it ends. Here's a way you can come to terms with it.
Wellbeing
Feeling stuck? How to break the cycle and get clarity in your life
Guest Writer | December 21, 2023
If you feel stuck, here are some steps you can take to break the cycle that prevents you from gaining clarity and taking action in your life.
Fashion
7 classic engagement rings that are timeless
Staff Writer | December 20, 2023
Engagement ring trends come and go, but simple engagement rings with timeless details and traditional bands exude sophistication.
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