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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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Life
Feel like you’ve wasted time? Here’s what you can do about it
Celeste Lennon | December 18, 2023
Time is indeed precious, and it makes sense that we want to avoid wasting it. But what does it actually mean to waste time?
Life
5 reasons to stay away from friends who gossip
A Girl In Progress | December 15, 2023
You feel awkward not joining in with gossiping friends, yet you’re always left feeling a little icky when you do. Here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t.
Career
‘Let them underestimate you’: Why I don’t need validation as a woman in business
Guest Writer | December 14, 2023
CEO and creative director Charlie Puchala has often been underestimated as a woman in business. But here’s why she’s not letting that hold her back.
Life
I bought nothing new for a year. Here’s what I learned
Guest Writer | December 13, 2023
Taking a break from consumption seems to me one of the most radical and liberating things we can do, writes Nina Karnikowski.
Money
5 savvy ways to boost your cash over the summer break
Guest Writer | December 11, 2023
While others are doing the slip, slop, slap, make your summer break count by padding your pockets with extra cash. Here's how.
Health
Perimenopause usually begins in your 40s. How do you know if it has started?
The Conversation | December 7, 2023
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here’s what to look for.
Beauty
Your ultimate guide to hyaluronic acid
Guest Writer | December 6, 2023
By understanding the different types of hyaluronic acid, you can make informed choices to elevate your skincare routine. Here's our guide.
Career
Upskilling made simple: How to take control of your professional development
Staff Writer | December 5, 2023
If you are a business professional looking for methods of self-development and adding to your list of existing skills, try these tips.
Wellbeing
What is positive ageing and how do you practise it?
Guest Writer | December 4, 2023
The perception of ageing is slowly changing thanks to positive movements, but how can we practise positive ageing every day?
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