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The money moves women should make in their 30s, 40s and 50s

The money moves women should make in their 30s, 40s and 50s

From navigating career breaks and divorce to preparing for retirement, here’s what women should prioritise financially in their 30s, 40s and 50s.

Soulmate or seat warmer: How to know if you’re in a ‘placeholder partnership’

Soulmate or seat warmer? How to know if you’re in a ‘placeholder partnership’

They say they're committed, but their actions tell a different story. Here's how to recognise the signs of a placeholder partnership.

Why telling women to 'stop saying sorry' is terrible advice

Why telling women to ‘stop saying sorry’ is terrible advice

Despite being used as a survival skill in modern workplaces, using apologetic language is holding women back. Here's how.

Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?

Can you really drain your lymphatic system, and should you?

Social media is spruiking the health benefits of ‘lymphatic draining’. Two lymphoedema experts explain what it is and whether it works.

Why emotional availability is now the bare minimum for women in relationships

Why emotional availability is now the bare minimum for women in relationships

More women are making emotional availability non-negotiable, recognising it as the foundation of a healthy relationship.

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How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women

How algorithms, incel culture and the manosphere are fuelling violence against women

The rise of online misogyny, incel culture and toxic masculinity is radicalising men — and women are paying the price.

Inside the Manosphere: A feminist’s view on a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men

Inside the Manosphere highlights a misogynistic subculture of men, but not the harms they cause

Inside the Manosphere reveals a problematic subculture of ‘masculine’ men, but fails to fully understand its reach or consequences.

How to avoid dating app pen pals, according to a relationship expert

How to avoid dating app pen pals, according to a relationship expert

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.

I travelled solo to Vanuatu. Here’s how it went

I travelled solo to Vanuatu. Here’s how it went

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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Family, frictions, finding home: Kgshak Akec on writing Hopeless Kingdom

Family, frictions and finding home: Kgshak Akec on writing Hopeless Kingdom

Migration can have a profound and devastating impact on a family, as Kgshak Akec explores in her debut novel Hopeless Kingdom.

Butternut squash pasta

Butternut squash pasta

Try your hand at this delicious butternut squash pasta, which provides fuelling carbs for sustained energy and support for immune function.

7 subtle signs your coworkers are sabotaging your success

7 subtle signs your co-workers are sabotaging your success

If you have any doubt your co-workers are sabotaging your success, look out for these seven subtle signs.

Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women

Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women

Zoom calls are a perfect storm for self-objectification and that the harms disproportionately affect women, research shows.

How to find enjoyment in life when every day feels hard

How to find enjoyment in life when every day feels hard

Try these small, actionable steps to make the days feel a little easier and more enjoyable – even when the going gets tough.

Choc-peppermint holiday fudge

Chocolate peppermint fudge

With the winning combination of chocolate and peppermint, this fudge is smooth and decadent, and will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.

Platonic by Marisa G Franco book cover

Marisa G Franco explores friendship and attachment theory in her book Platonic

Your attachment style plays a huge role in determining how you make and keep friends, which Marisa G Franco explores in her new book.

Things to consider when asking for a pay rise amid soaring inflation

Things to consider when asking for a pay rise amid soaring inflation

As we navigate soaring inflation and a cost of living crisis, there are some things to keep in mind ahead of negotiating a salary increase.

Banter Group CEO shares recipe for content strategy success

Banter Group CEO shares recipe for content strategy success

Your online presence is an essential part of your business, and you need to cultivate impactful content to connect with your audience.

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