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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.
Wellbeing
From stress relief to energy gains: The surprising benefits of breath work
Guest Writer | September 4, 2025
By consciously practising deep breathing, you can experience several positive outcomes. Here's what they are.
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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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Career
Representation in Australia: Which industries and fields have seen growth for women?
Staff Writer | June 3, 2023
With the increasing number of women now having access to higher education, career prospects have significantly opened for them.
Wellbeing
How to get more women on bikes? Better biking infrastructure, designed by women
The Conversation | June 2, 2023
Men outnumber women by two-to-one on bikes in Australia. It’s time women were involved in planning biking systems to feel safer on the road.
Wellbeing
4 powerful ways to love yourself
Guest Writer | May 31, 2023
By embracing all aspects of ourselves, we can heal past wounds, release self-sabotage, and reach our highest potential. Here's how.
Money
A guide to property investment strategies: equity, debt, options
Guest Writer | May 29, 2023
Whether you invest in commercial, residential, or industrial property, it's important to know the risks and returns for successful investing.
Travel Tips
Travelling overseas? Here’s what the embassy will – and won’t – do to help if you get in trouble
The Conversation | May 26, 2023
In 2021-22, about 16,000 Australians turned to an overseas mission for help in 'crisis cases' – triple the number before the pandemic.
Career
How to stop being a people pleaser in 3 simple steps
Guest Writer | May 24, 2023
If you’re a people pleaser, you become a magnet for other people’s priorities at the detriment of your own. Here's how to break the habit.
Life
The best is yet to come: How women can shift their perspective on ageing
Emma Lennon | May 22, 2023
The narrative around ageing is starting to shift, with more women recognising the empowerment that comes with age.
Money
How to plan for your perfect wedding on a budget
Staff Writer | May 19, 2023
Weddings can be pretty dear and often require significant financial planning. Here are some tips for planning a wedding on a budget.
Books
Want to become a curious thinker? Read more books, says study
The Conversation | May 19, 2023
Here's why reading books is good for society, wellbeing, your career, and building a curious mind, according to latest research.
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