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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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Books
Family, frictions and finding home: Kgshak Akec on writing Hopeless Kingdom
Sharon Green | October 12, 2022
Migration can have a profound and devastating impact on a family, as Kgshak Akec explores in her debut novel Hopeless Kingdom.
Food
Staff Writer | October 10, 2022
Try your hand at this delicious butternut squash pasta, which provides fuelling carbs for sustained energy and support for immune function.
Career
7 subtle signs your co-workers are sabotaging your success
The Ladders | October 7, 2022
If you have any doubt your co-workers are sabotaging your success, look out for these seven subtle signs.
Wellbeing
The Conversation | October 5, 2022
Zoom calls are a perfect storm for self-objectification and that the harms disproportionately affect women, research shows.
Wellbeing
How to find enjoyment in life when every day feels hard
Tracey Cheung | October 3, 2022
Try these small, actionable steps to make the days feel a little easier and more enjoyable – even when the going gets tough.
Food
Danielle Phyland | September 30, 2022
With the winning combination of chocolate and peppermint, this fudge is smooth and decadent, and will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.
Books
Marisa G Franco explores friendship and attachment theory in her book Platonic
Celeste Lennon | September 28, 2022
Your attachment style plays a huge role in determining how you make and keep friends, which Marisa G Franco explores in her new book.
Work
Things to consider when asking for a pay rise amid soaring inflation
Guest Writer | September 26, 2022
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.
Career
Banter Group CEO shares recipe for content strategy success
Staff Writer | September 24, 2022
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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