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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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Life
Australia has more women in cabinet than ever before: what difference will diversity make?
The Conversation | July 11, 2022
Australia has lagged behind the rest of the world on gender equality, but now women make up almost half of cabinet. Will it make a difference?
Relationships
Cancer etiquette: the art of talking to a friend with cancer
Guest Writer | July 8, 2022
When it comes to communicating with a friend who has cancer, there are some dos and don’ts to follow, writes cancer survivor Alyx Stewart.
Style
4 celebrity engagement ring trends for 2022
Staff Writer | July 7, 2022
Are you about to pop the question, or maybe you're shopping together for an engagement ring? Get inspiration from your favourite celebrity here.
Travel
Why a wellness holiday is the perfect return to travel post-pandemic
Danielle Phyland | July 6, 2022
After two years of enduring pandemic restrictions, a holiday aimed at holistic wellness offers the perfect return to travel. Here’s why.
Food
Chicken traybake with baby potatoes, olives, capers and cherry tomatoes
Staff Writer | July 4, 2022
This chicken traybake is as suitable for cosy weeknight suppers as it is for show-off entertaining!
Business
3 reasons you shouldn’t quit your day job when starting a business
Guest Writer | July 1, 2022
Before you abandon your day job to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams, consider the benefits of taking a calculated risk.
Health
Why it’s time to stop ignoring the plight of women with heavy periods
Celeste Lennon | June 29, 2022
Menorrhagia affects one in five Australian women. So why are treatment options so limited?
Relationships
I’m a successful and independent woman. How can I fit love into my life?
Tracey Cheung | June 27, 2022
For busy and ambitious women, juggling a successful career and finding love can be a challenge, but it can be done. Here’s how.
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