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Work
Wages are falling: Why $100k is no longer considered a ‘good’ salary
The Conversation | February 25, 2026
Nearly half of full-time Australian workers now earn six figures, yet rising inflation has reshaped what $100,000 actually means.
Health
Understanding perimenopause: Early signs, hormones and health impacts
Guest Writer | February 23, 2026
Experiencing heavy periods, 3am wake-ups and mood swings? Here’s what perimenopause really means and what’s happening to your hormones.
Relationships
Why modern relationship frustration looks so familiar
The Conversation | February 16, 2026
The current debate over gender relations may feel new, but it is a consistent historical response to long-standing structural inequities.
Relationships
The rise of Galentine’s Day: Why women are prioritising celebrating female friendships
Chloe Powell | February 9, 2026
As Galentine’s Day goes mainstream, more women are choosing to celebrate the joy and emotional sustenance of their female friendships. Here's why.
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?
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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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Life
House or apartment? City or country? The big things to consider when buying a first home
The Conversation | October 1, 2025
A housing expert unpacks three of the biggest questions facing prospective first-home buyers.
Health
Perimenopause: How to advocate for yourself with your doctor
Guest Writer | September 29, 2025
Here's how women can advocate for themselves during GP visits, with tips from an expert perimenopause nutritionist.
Mind and Soul
The 1% rule: How 14 minutes a day can transform your mental health
Guest Writer | September 25, 2025
Learn how 14 minutes a day can boost your mental health through mindful habits, healthy routines and small steps that create positive change.
Wellbeing
The ‘good girl’ myth and autistic masking: Why unlearning it matters
Beth Rush | September 24, 2025
Many women with autism mask their behaviours. Here's what masking looks like, why it happens and practical ways to start shedding it.
Relationships
Signs you’re blocking love and how to avoid them
Guest Writer | September 22, 2025
There are some specific ways in which you may be blocking love across the cycle of dating – these are the signs to look for.
Life
How AI can help manage cost of living pressures without giving away your data
Guest Writer | September 18, 2025
Tech expert Tracy Sheen shares how AI can help ease cost of living pressures while keeping your personal data safe.
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.
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