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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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Business
Women in business: Meet the female founders of Good-Edi, the coffee cup you can eat
Celeste Lennon | July 27, 2022
Enter the new kid on the block for sustainable coffee cups, Good-Edi. This edible cup is the brainchild of two Australian women.
Career
Part-time work holds women back from executive roles, accentuates pay gap
The Conversation | July 25, 2022
Most women do not work full time during their working lives, which holds them back from management positions and accentuates the pay gap.
Wellbeing
The benefits of reading before bedtime
Cora Gold | July 22, 2022
If you’re seeking better sleep, here are some compelling reasons why you should pick up a book before you drift off.
Career
Why your job doesn’t define your identity
Celeste Lennon | July 20, 2022
Many professional women take pride in their career and consider it an important part of their identity. But it's doing more harm than good.
Health
Workout meal plan: What to eat before and after exercise
Staff Writer | July 20, 2022
Different types of exercise requires different nutrition – and the same goes for what you should eat before and after your workout.
Books
6 books about the climate crisis that offer hope
The Conversation | July 18, 2022
How to counter the gloom? We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.
Beauty
Grey-haired and radiant: reimagining ageing for women
The Conversation | July 15, 2022
Old women remain the butt of jokes; they are some of society’s most marginalised people. But age invites us to become our most authentic selves.
Food
The benefits of sustainable eating you probably haven’t thought of yet
Staff Writer | July 14, 2022
Discover the exciting benefits of sustainable eating, sustainable food choices, and pragmatic ideas to live sustainably.
Work
Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting sexism enriches men too
The Conversation | July 13, 2022
While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men discovered a rather surprising benefit too.
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