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What are ‘ghost jobs’ and how to stay away from them
Mia Barnes | June 30, 2025
Not all advertised jobs are real. Here's how to spot a 'ghost job' and some key questions to ask yourself before applying for a listing.
Career
Rethinking vulnerability: Is it a crutch?
Guest Writer | June 26, 2025
Zoe Goodhardt shares her perspective on why we need to stop treating vulnerability like the holy grail of leadership.
Relationships
Your 7-step financial recovery plan after a relationship breakdown
Guest Writer | June 25, 2025
While the emotional pain of a relationship breakdown heals with time, the financial pain can be permanent – unless you take steps to recover quickly.
Career
Leanne Shelton: How to stay human and connected in the age of AI
Guest Writer | June 23, 2025
Leanne Shelton shares how you can stay grounded, intentional, and deeply human in a technological world that’s moving faster than ever.
Life
‘The Unravelling’: When the life you built no longer feels true
Guest Writer | June 19, 2025
Calm coach Louise Siwicki shares why many women experience 'The Unravelling' – the feeling that you've outgrown the life you worked so hard to build.
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Mind and Soul
Psychologist shares 4 ways to get out of your head and into your life
Guest Writer | June 4, 2025
Getting out of your head and into your life isn’t about ignoring your thoughts, it’s about responding to them in helpful ways. Here's how.
Work
This is what the internet is calling ‘lazy girl jobs’
Mia Barnes | June 2, 2025
A growing wave of women are rejecting high-stress roles in favour of something different. Here's how the 'lazy girl job' trend is creating a shift.
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.
Relationships
‘Reply only’ friendships: how to deal with a friend who never initiates
Emma Lennon | September 15, 2023
If a lack of reciprocity in your friendship is negatively impacting you, here’s how you can make a change.
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Life
Beyond careers and kids: Redefining normative measures of success
Carla Horvath | July 26, 2023
Whether it’s establishing a career or raising a family, we’re told these are measures of success. But what if you don’t want either of those things?
Travel
How to manage the friendship wage gap when you’re on holiday
Mia Barnes | July 24, 2023
It’s important to set boundaries when it comes to spending while on holiday with friends, especially if your financial situations differ.
Life
Child-free vs childless: why the difference matters
Donna Carton | July 21, 2023
There is a clear distinction between being a woman that is child-free or childless – and this is why the difference matters.
Career
Level up your business acumen: Discovering the benefits of an MBA
Staff Writer | July 21, 2023
Whether you’re a professional looking to improve your skills or an aspiring entrepreneur, an MBA offers a transformative learning experience.
Life
‘How I looked was part of the decoration’: how getting married impacts women’s body image
The Conversation | July 20, 2023
Many women experienced feelings of pressure and expectation to look a certain way on their wedding day, a study has shown.
Career
Female leadership roles are declining. Here’s why
Emma Lennon | July 19, 2023
The rate of women hired for senior leadership roles significantly dropped in the first quarter of 2023 after a few years of gradual improvements.
Travel
Exploring thriving hotspots in Australia
Staff Writer | July 18, 2023
Discover Australia's hotspots: from Sydney's iconic landmarks to Perth’s tropical charm – these cities blend culture, nature, urban delights.
Books
How to stick to your reading goals: tips for book lovers who want to read more books
Carla Horvath | July 17, 2023
Committing to reading more books and sticking to your goals can seem daunting, but here are some practical tips that can help.
Style
Style tips: How to choose clothing in colours that suit your complexion
Sharon Green | July 15, 2023
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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