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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?
Work
Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, study finds
The Conversation | February 2, 2026
Research shows gender equality at work has stalled, with unpaid care, pay gaps and job segregation to limiting women’s opportunities.
Work
How to get managers to say yes to flexible work arrangements, according to study
The Conversation | January 28, 2026
Want flexible work arrangements? New research reveals how to make a compelling case and get your manager to say yes.
Work
8 tiny tech tweaks that help me focus better during long WFH days
Mia Barnes | January 26, 2026
Try these small but powerful tech adjustments that can sharpen your focus and make WFH days feel more manageable.
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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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Home
How to make nightstands with drawers more functional
Staff Writer | May 15, 2022
These are a few ways you can make your nightstand more functional – it just takes a little creative thinking and organisation.
Fitness
8 reasons why you’re not seeing results from exercising
The Ladders | May 13, 2022
There are common underlying factors that make some people benefit from working out more than others do.
Mind and Soul
How to use meditation to overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Guest Writer | May 11, 2022
For those that are impacted with Seasonal Affective Disorder, there are ways that meditation can be used to lift your mood.
Wellbeing
Why many women with autism and ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood
The Conversation | May 9, 2022
Many women aren't diagnosed with autism or ADHD until adulthood, but here's what you can do if you think you're one of them.
Health
These seemingly healthy foods are the source of brain fog
The Ladders | May 6, 2022
There are plenty of seemingly healthy foods that could actually cause brain fog — even if you think your diet is as clean as can be.
Life
Structural barriers remain for women who want to pursue higher education
The Conversation | May 4, 2022
Many women want to pursue higher education, but structural barriers remain. This research offers solutions.
Career
Work-life balance: Everything you need to know to stay sane
The Ladders | May 2, 2022
Work-life balance can be achieved, though it does require a few smart strategies to get there. Try these tips.
Books
Should we become parents? Gina Rushton asks this fraught question in her book
Sharon Green | April 29, 2022
Should we become parents? It’s the mother of all questions and, as Gina Rushton explores in her book, a decision that is more fraught than ever.
Travel
10 European destinations every Aussie should visit once in their lifetime
Guest Writer | April 27, 2022
There are thousands of European destinations worth your attention, but these 10 are definitely the cream of the crop.
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